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− | {{ | + | {{Infobox game |
− | + | |cover = Command & Conquer Generals cover.jpg | |
− | |cover | + | |developers = |
− | |developer | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Pacific|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.bluesnews.com/a/436/ea-announces-public-test-for-command-conquer-generals|title=EA ANNOUNCES PUBLIC TEST FOR COMMAND & CONQUER GENERALS - Blue's News|date=2016-9-12}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/command-conquer-generals/5617p1.html|title=GameSpy: Command & Conquer: Generals - Page 1|date=2016-9-12}}</ref>}} |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/developer|EA Los Angeles|Zero Hour}} |
− | | | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|i5works|OS X|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/1029718/generals.html|title=Aspyr: Command & Conquer Generals hits beta - Macworld|date=2016-7-23}}</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20040412005141/en/Aspyr-Media-Ships-Electronic-Arts-Command-Conquer|title=Aspyr Media Inc. Ships Electronic Arts' `Command & Conquer Generals' for Macintosh - Business Wire|date=2016-7-23}}</ref>}} |
− | |release dates | + | {{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}} |
+ | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Electronic Arts}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Aspyr Media|OS X}} | ||
+ | |engines = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|SAGE}} | ||
+ | |release dates= | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|February 10, 2003}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 14, 2004}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|command-conquer-generals|84}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Multiple select, Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Asia, Middle East, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Command & Conquer }} | ||
+ | |official site= https://web.archive.org/web/20041010095143/http://www.eagames.com:80/official/cc/generals/us/home.jsp?ncc=1 | ||
+ | |steam appid = 2229870 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 2732960 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |hltb = 1835 | ||
+ | |igdb = command-conquer-generals | ||
+ | |lutris = command-conquer-generals | ||
+ | |strategywiki = Command & Conquer: Generals | ||
+ | |mobygames = 8387 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Command & Conquer: Generals | ||
+ | |winehq = 1287 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | ==Video | + | {{Introduction |
− | {{Video | + | |introduction = '''''Command & Conquer: Generals''''' is a {{Glossary:Singleplayer}} and {{Glossary:Multiplayer}} {{Glossary:Bird's-eye view}} {{Glossary:RTS}} game featuring different factions battling against each other on a battlefield. It was developed by [[Company:EA Pacific|EA Pacific]], published by [[Company:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]] and released in 2003. The game is one of many in the [[Series:Command & Conquer|Command & Conquer]] franchise. It makes use of the [[Engine:SAGE|SAGE]] engine, which was an improved version of the [[Engine:Westwood 3D|Westwood 3D]] engine. |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | |release history = The game was initially released on [[Windows|Windows]] on February 10, 2003. It was ported on April 14, 2004 to Mac OS X by [[Company:i5works|i5works]] and published by [[Company:Aspyr Media|Aspyr Media]], who also maintained the port over the years. Reception of the game was good, with several post-launch patches being released to fix most bugs, exploits and balancing issues. The team was subsequently merged with [[Company:EA Los Angeles|EA Los Angeles]] as its RTS division, and developed its expansion '''Zero Hour''', which got released on September 19, 2003 on Windows and later ported to Mac OS X in February 2005. The game was re-released for macOS on the [[Mac App Store]] on March 12, 2015. The expansion added a new '''Generals Challenge''' mode, new campaigns, new units and new maps. |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | Post-release support included 8 patches for the base game and 4 for ''Zero Hour'', as well as map editors (Worldbuilder) compatible with both titles. While no dedicated modding tools were released (instead, the community uses tools released for ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II]]'' or ''[[Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars]]'', both on the same engine), the game quickly received a sizable modding and mapping community, whose projects remain popular well into the 2020s.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.moddb.com/groups/2021-mod-of-the-year-awards/features/players-choice-mod-of-the-year-2021|title=Players Choice - Mod of the Year 2021 feature|date=2023-05-30}}</ref> |
− | | | + | |
− | |multimonitor =false | + | A compilation of both the main game and its expansion got released on October 21, 2003 under the name '''''Command & Conquer: Generals - Deluxe Edition'''''. The game was re-released twice as part of multiple compilations of [[Series:Command & Conquer|Command & Conquer]] games: ''Command & Conquer: The First Decade'' in February 2006 and for the first time digitally on [[Store:Origin|Origin]] on October 2, 2012 as part of ''Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection''. |
− | | | + | |
− | |fov = | + | On March 7, 2024, the game and its expansion were released on Steam for the first time as part of ''The Ultimate Collection''. |
− | | | + | |
− | |windowed =hackable | + | |current state = As of May 2023, the game remains playable on modern Windows versions with some major technical hiccups that can be worked around; issues like [[#Technical Difficulties/Serious Error|errors when starting the game]], [[#Auto-defeat after 30 seconds|DRM issues]] and [[#"Serial key already in use" error when starting a match|serial key errors]]. A tool called [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]] was created by the community to more easily fix these issues, and apply various fixes and improvements, as well as include [[#GenTool|GenTool]] for proper high resolution support, gameplay bug fixes and additional features like improved replay functionalities. Despite these efforts, the game is unstable and prone to crashing in many circumstances, including having to manage large amounts of objects on the map simultaneously, and unfixed pathfinding issues that are partly caused by improper use (or lack thereof) of pathing blockers in and around map obstacles such as hills and lakes. |
− | | | + | |
− | | | + | The macOS version, however, was delisted from the Mac App Store in May 2020, although it is still playable for owners of the Mac App Store version who installed the App before it was delisted. |
− | | | + | |
− | |anisotropic = | + | Official online services have been discontinued for all releases of the game, but community-run ones like [[#Online play|C&C:Online]] exist. As of 2023, the game retains a small but active community, the competitive side of which is organized around [https://www.gamereplays.org/cnczerohour/ GameReplays.org]. |
− | | | + | }} |
− | |antialiasing =hackable | + | |
− | | | + | '''General information''' |
− | | | + | {{mm}} [https://cnc.fandom.com/wiki/Portal:Generals Command & Conquer Wiki] - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related |
− | | | + | {{mm}} [https://cnc-online.net C&C:Online] - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement (Windows version only) |
+ | {{mm}} [https://cnc.community/generals Generals section on CNC.community] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://cncnz.com/games/generals/ Generals section on CNCNZ.com] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://cncnz.com/games/zero-hour/ Zero Hour section on CNCNZ.com] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.gamereplays.org/cnczerohour/ Zero Hour section on GameReplays.org] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2229870/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (base game) | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/2732960/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] (Zero Hour) | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Availability== | ||
+ | {{Availability| | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc, Key | {{DRM|SafeDisc|2}} in the original releases, {{DRM|SafeDisc|4}} in The First Decade compilation. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Origin | command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection | Origin | Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection; includes the Zero Hour expansion. Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}. <br> [https://www.ea.com/games/command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-the-ultimate-collection/buy/pc Manual link for EA App purchase]. | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Steam | 2229870 | Steam | Bundled as part of {{Store link|Steam-bundle|39394|Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection}}; includes the Zero Hour expansion (separate library/store entry). Included with {{Store feature|EA Play}}.<br>The game can be run without Steam by renaming {{file|game.dat}} to an {{file|.exe}} file.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2024-03-09}}</ref> | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| MacApp | id912423770 | MacApp | Deluxe Edition. 32-bit only, delisted from stores after 64-bit update was cancelled in May 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186-MacOS-Catalina-64-bit-32-bit-and-related-Questions|title=MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions|date=2022-07-09}}</ref> | | OS X | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{--}} Retail versions include custom {{term|DRM}} code which can sabotage the game by destroying all units and structures owned by the player after 30 seconds, triggering an automatic defeat. It can occur on legitimate copies under certain circumstances - see [[#Auto-defeat after 30 seconds|Auto-defeat after 30 seconds]] for instructions to fix this. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Deluxe Edition''', '''The First Decade''' and '''The Ultimate Collection''' all include the base game and the Zero Hour expansion. | ||
+ | {{ii}} The '''Mac App Store''' did not have crossplay with the Windows and original OS X releases, and online muliplayer was eventually removed entirely in the v1.1.2 update after Apple retired Game Center invite functionality.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://macupdater.net/app_updates/appinfo/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/index.html|title=Command Conquer Generals Deluxe Edition 1.1.2 changelog|date=2022-07-09}}</ref> The '''Mac App Store''' version is playable with other Macs running the App Store version on Network/LAN mode. | ||
+ | {{++}} The Steam version of ''Zero Hour'' does not require the base game to be installed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [https://www.gamefront.com/games/cnc-generals/file/cnc-generals-single-player-demo GameFront] and [https://cncnz.com/downloads/generals-downloads/#demo CNCNZ.com]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{Monetization | ||
+ | |ad-supported = | ||
+ | |dlc = | ||
+ | |expansion pack = The expansion pack includes new factions, new campaigns and game mode, maps, and units. | ||
+ | |freeware = | ||
+ | |free-to-play = | ||
+ | |one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access. | ||
+ | |sponsored = | ||
+ | |subscription = | ||
+ | |subscription gaming service = Available via [[EA Play]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Zero Hour | The Steam version can be installed without the base game.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2024-03-09|comment=The Steam version of Zero Hour is configured to check for necessary base game files in its own directory in {{folder|ZH_Generals}}}}.</ref> | Windows, OS X }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Patches=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Origin/EA app and Mac App Store versions are already patched to the latest version. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Retail Windows Generals patch v1.08: [https://cncnz.com/downloads/generals-downloads/#patches CNCNZ], [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/command_and_conquer_generals.php Patches-Scrolls] and the [https://gentool.net/download/patches/ GenTool repository]. | ||
+ | * Retail Windows Zero Hour expansion patch v1.04: [https://cncnz.com/downloads/zero-hour-downloads/#patches CNCNZ], [https://www.patches-scrolls.com/command_and_conquer_generals_zero.php Patches-Scrolls] and the [https://gentool.net/download/patches/ GenTool repository]. | ||
+ | * Old Mac OS X version patch v1.0.4: [http://web.archive.org/web/20140627120609/http://downloads2.macgamefiles.com/files/aspyr/patches/GeneralsZeroHourMac1.0.4_EN.dmg English], [http://web.archive.org/web/20190620161826/http://downloads2.macgamefiles.com/files/aspyr/patches/GeneralsZeroHourMac1.0.4_FR.dmg French], [http://web.archive.org/web/20190620162122/http://downloads2.macgamefiles.com/files/aspyr/patches/GeneralsZeroHourMac1.0.4_DE.dmg German] <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20110827212856/http://support.aspyr.com/index.php/kb/article/000566|title=Aspyr Support Center|date=2011-08-27}}</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===GenPatcher=== | ||
+ | {{++}} [https://legi.cc/downloads/genpatcher/ '''GenPatcher'''] can be used to get the game in an optimal state without having to apply these improvements by hand. Includes many of the essential fixes/additions listed below like GenTool, proper {{file|Options.ini}} creation, {{file|dbghelp.dll}} removal and more. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Officially supports the CD, The First Decade (English), and Steam versions of the game. The 2024 updated EA App version require further testing. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===GenTool=== | ||
+ | {{++}} [https://www.gentool.net/ '''GenTool'''] provides improved compatibility with modern Windows versions, improved widescreen-support and enhanced/adjustable game controls, fixes several known causes of crashes and exploits, and restores online play by allowing the game to link to [[#Online llay|C&C:Online]] and adding cheat detection. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Compatible with all Windows versions of Generals and its expansion, as long as they are patched to the latest official version. | ||
+ | {{mm}} Included in [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Skip startup game intro=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Move, delete or rename the intro videos|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Needs to be applied to both Generals and its expansion pack Zero Hour separately. | ||
+ | # Go to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Data\[Language]\Movies}} | ||
+ | # Move, delete or rename the following files: {{file|EA_LOGO.BIK}}, {{file|EA_LOGO640.BIK}}, {{file|sizzle_review.bik}} and {{file|sizzle_review640.bik}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Game data== | ||
+ | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Data\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/Data/Documents/Command & Conquer Generals/User Data/|~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/Data/Documents/Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour/User Data/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Save game data location=== | ||
+ | {{Game data| | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Data\Save\|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\Save\}} | ||
+ | {{Game data/saves |OS X|~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/Data/Documents/Command & Conquer Generals/User Data/Save/|~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/Data/Documents/Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour/User Data/Save/}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
+ | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
+ | |discord = | ||
+ | |discord notes = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher = | ||
+ | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy = | ||
+ | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
+ | |origin = true | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Video== | ||
+ | {{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Options.png|In-game options screen.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Options.png|In-game options screen for Zero Hour expansion.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings for Zero Hour expansion.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
+ | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/command-conquer-generals | ||
+ | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
+ | |multimonitor wsgf award = unsupported | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = incomplete | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution = hackable | ||
+ | |widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |multimonitor = false | ||
+ | |multimonitor notes = | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen = hackable | ||
+ | |ultrawidescreen notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd = hackable | ||
+ | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. | ||
+ | |fov = hackable | ||
+ | |fov notes = Top-down view nearly orthographic. See [[#Camera height|Camera height]]. | ||
+ | |windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |windowed notes = Run the game with the <code>-win</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]]. | ||
+ | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
+ | |borderless windowed notes = Use [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Borderless Gaming|Borderless Gaming]], [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/897-gedosato/ GeDoSaTo] or [https://www.gentool.net/ GenTool]. | ||
+ | |anisotropic = false | ||
+ | |anisotropic notes = | ||
+ | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
+ | |antialiasing notes = Edit <code>AntiAliasing</code> value in {{file|options.ini}}. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = always on | ||
+ | |vsync notes = Cannot be disabled. | ||
+ | |60 fps = hackable | ||
+ | |60 fps notes = 30 FPS cap. Game speed and logic tied to frame rate in singleplayer, but game logic is always tied to 30 when in multiplayer. GenTool can increase the framerate cap, but not without affecting the game speed. | ||
+ | |120 fps = false | ||
+ | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |color blind = false | ||
+ | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Setting the resolution to something else than the game originally supports, the game crashes when alt-tabbing. There are several [[#When using Alt+Tab|workarounds available]] to fix this issue. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set widescreen-resolution in-game with GenTool|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} [[#GenTool|GenTool]] allows to set common widescreen resolution in-game and automatically adjusts camera height according to the resolution.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gamereplays.org/cnczerohour/portals.php?show=index&name=gentool&tab=8562934|title=GenTool widescreen resolution|date=2019-10-19}}</ref> | ||
+ | # Install [[#GenTool|GenTool]]. | ||
+ | # Open Generals or Zero Hour. | ||
+ | # Go to the in-game '''Options''' menu. | ||
+ | # Set the game to the desired resolution. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Set resolution manually in Options.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Can be used in case GenTool doesn't allow to set the specific unusual resolution that is desired. | ||
+ | # For Generals, open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Data\Options.ini}} | ||
+ | # For Zero Hour, open {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\Options.ini}} | ||
+ | # Change the <code>Resolution</code> line to the desired values, for example: <code>Resolution = 1920 1080</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Camera height=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Adjusted camera height only applied to replays and singleplayer. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Adjust camera height in-game through GenTool|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} This also sets the game to automatically draw the entire map to avoid visual glitches at high camera heights and odd camera angles. | ||
+ | # Install [[#GenTool|GenTool]]. | ||
+ | # Open Generals or Zero Hour. | ||
+ | # Press {{Key|Insert}} on the keyboard to open the in-game GenTool menu. | ||
+ | # Increase the <code>camera height</code> by a total maximum of 1000. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Adjust camera height|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{--}} In many versions of the game, it seems to ignore the contents in this file, causing this fix not to work. | ||
+ | {{--}} Using this in online matches could be seen as cheating and result in a ban. | ||
+ | {{++}} This also sets the game to automatically draw the entire map to avoid visual glitches at high camera heights and odd camera angles. | ||
+ | # [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-generals-zero-hour/downloads/modified-min-and-max-zoom-for-cc-general-zh Download a pre-modified GameData.ini file.] | ||
+ | # For Zero Hour, go to {{file|{{P|game}}\Data\INI|folder}} | ||
+ | # Paste the downloaded {{file|GameData.ini}} file into this folder | ||
+ | # The height of the camera can be changed to the desired height, for example: | ||
+ | <code>MaxCameraHeight = 800.0</code> | ||
+ | <code>DrawEntireTerrain = Yes</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
+ | |key remap = false | ||
+ | |key remap notes = | ||
+ | |acceleration option = false | ||
+ | |acceleration option notes = Only scroll speed can be changed | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
+ | |mouse sensitivity notes = For scroll speed. | ||
+ | |mouse menu = true | ||
+ | |mouse menu notes = | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = false | ||
+ | |controller support notes = | ||
+ | |full controller = unknown | ||
+ | |full controller notes = | ||
+ | |controller remap = unknown | ||
+ | |controller remap notes = | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity = unknown | ||
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
+ | |xinput controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = | ||
+ | |surround sound = true | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = Uses whatever the speaker layout is for the default playback device. Only tested on Windows 10. (When using Dolby Digital Live on a Sound Blaster Z) | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |subtitles notes = | ||
+ | |closed captions = false | ||
+ | |closed captions notes = | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost = always on | ||
+ | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
+ | |eax support = unknown | ||
+ | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Czech | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=5992 1] [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=6559 Zero Hour] [https://www.abcgames.cz/?p=preklady_zobraz&id=10968 The First Decade] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = An uncensored version of C&C Generals was shortly sold. The censored version, titled "C&C Generäle", is more widely available and known and uses separate patches. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Japanese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Base game only, up to version 1.07. Opening scene still retain in English voices. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://archive.ph/0DZag|title=Novo Milênio, 22/09/2003 (archived)|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Fan translations by [http://siberian-studio.ru/loc_gen.html Siberian GRemlin], [https://www.zoneofgames.ru/games/command_conquer_generals/files/3992.html DK team] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Slovak | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Fan - [https://slovenciny.com/cc-generals-sk/ 1] [https://slovenciny.com/cc-generals-zero-hour-sk/ Zero Hour] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 8 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = hackable | ||
+ | |online play players = 8 | ||
+ | |online play modes = | ||
+ | |online play notes = Official [[GameSpy]] service has been shut down; see [[#Online play|Online play]] to get online play working again. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = true | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = true | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = false | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = 80, 6667, 28910, 29900, 29920 | ||
+ | |udp = 4321, 27900 | ||
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Online play=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install GenTool and use C&C:Online (Windows)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{++}} This is a direct community-made replacement for the GameSpy servers, which were taken offline in 2014. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Works for both Generals and its expansion pack, as long as it's patched to the latest version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} GenTool is needed to redirect the login screen to the C&C:Online servers instead of the closed GameSpy ones. It also provides an anti-cheat solution for online games. | ||
+ | # Download and install [[#GenTool|GenTool]]. | ||
+ | # Sign up on [https://cnc-online.net/connect/register C&C:Online]. | ||
+ | # Activate the account by clicking on the activation link in the confirmation mail that was send to the email address that was used during sign up. | ||
+ | # Choose a server login and password. | ||
+ | # Start the game. | ||
+ | # Login online in the game with the e-mail address used to register, server password and a nickname of your choosing. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==VR support== | ||
+ | {{VR support | ||
+ | |gg3d name = | ||
+ | |native 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision gg3d award = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |iz3d gg3d award = | ||
+ | |native 3d = | ||
+ | |native 3d notes = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision = | ||
+ | |nvidia 3d vision notes = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d = | ||
+ | |tridef 3d notes = | ||
+ | |iz3d = | ||
+ | |iz3d notes = | ||
+ | |vorpx = hackable | ||
+ | |vorpx modes = G3D | ||
+ | |vorpx notes = User created profile, requires [[DgVoodoo 2|DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4]]. For required ini tweaks see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Generals_1/ profile introduction]. <code>Note:</code> Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Generals_1/ vorpx forum]. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Zero Hour has its [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/search/Generals_1/ own profile]. | ||
+ | |htc vive = | ||
+ | |htc vive notes = | ||
+ | |oculus rift = | ||
+ | |oculus rift notes = | ||
+ | |osvr = | ||
+ | |osvr notes = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality = | ||
+ | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse = | ||
+ | |keyboard-mouse notes = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest = | ||
+ | |3rd space gaming vest notes = | ||
+ | |novint falcon = | ||
+ | |novint falcon notes = | ||
+ | |trackir = | ||
+ | |trackir notes = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
+ | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
+ | |play area seated = | ||
+ | |play area seated notes = | ||
+ | |play area standing = | ||
+ | |play area standing notes = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale = | ||
+ | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==Issues fixed== |
− | {{ | + | ===d3d8to9=== |
− | | | + | {{++}} Might improve compatibility and stability of the game significantly in some specific cases by converting all older Direct3D 8 API calls and low-level shaders to more modern Direct3D 9 ones. |
− | | | + | {{--}} Could lead to unstable performance and could make the game crash, especially with total conversion mods.{{note|Legionnaire and Xezon from the CnC community brought these issues to light.}} Advised to only use this for singleplayer as it can possibly cause instability in multiplayer. |
− | | | + | {{ii}} Compatible with [[#GenTool|GenTool]]. |
− | | | + | {{ii}} Proton: already contains its own API translation layer and there is thus no need for installing d3d8to9. |
− | | | + | {{mm}} Not included in [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]. |
− | | | + | |
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install d3d8to9:|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-12-23|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases Download] the latest version of d3d8to9 (the {{file|d3d8.dll}} file.) | ||
+ | # If [[#GenTool|GenTool]] is also being used: rename the file to {{file|d3d8x.dll}} to make sure GenTool is not overwritten. | ||
+ | # Place the file in {{folder|{{P|game}}}} of both Generals and its expansion pack. | ||
+ | # Play the game. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | == | + | ===DirectX 8.1 error=== |
− | + | {{ii}} Full error: '''Please make sure your have DirectX 8.1 or higher installed. Also verify that your video card meets the minimum requirements'''. | |
− | {{ii}} | ||
− | |||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[DirectX#Legacy version|DirectX 9.0c end-user runtime]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Remove {{file|dbghelp.dll}}|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= |
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Known issue with the game as the {{file|{{p|game}}\dbghelp.dll}} file is left in the installation folder by default and often causes problems. |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | ===Technical Difficulties/Serious Error=== | |
− | {{ | + | {{Image|Command and Conquer Generals Error.png|Error message}} |
− | {{ii}} This | + | {{ii}} This error is shown in case of one of the many errors the game can encounter. It is thus often not clear what exactly causes this error; one of the methods below should fix most common causes: |
− | |||
− | # | + | ====When using Alt+Tab==== |
− | # Replace its contents with the following and save | + | {{ii}} The game can at times crash when using {{Key|Alt|Tab}}, in particular the second time. This happens usually when the game is set to resolutions that it originally did not support.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-08-09|comment=Checked in the past: happens especially when the game is set to resolutions it originally didn't support, like set through the ini-file or through [[#GenTool|GenTool]]}}</ref> |
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#d3d8to9|d3d8to9]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-01-13|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use windowed mode, see [[#Video|Video]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-08-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Other scenarios==== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Create or edit Options.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/C-C-The-Ultimate-Collection/READ-FIRST-Common-Issues-and-Solutions/m-p/222060/highlight/true#M687|title=answers.ea.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} The install process very often fails to create {{file|Options.ini}}, causing this error. | ||
+ | |||
+ | # For Generals, go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Data}} | ||
+ | # For Zero Hour, go to {{folder|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data}} | ||
+ | # Open {{file|options.ini}} in a text editor. If it is not present, create it manually. | ||
+ | # Replace its contents with the following and save the changes: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
AntiAliasing = | AntiAliasing = | ||
Line 92: | Line 591: | ||
VoiceVolume = 70 | VoiceVolume = 70 | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP2 (only if not using GenTool)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Install [[#d3d8to9|d3d8to9]]|ref={{cn|date=January 2020}}}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Fully reinstall|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/544479-cc-generals-and-zero-hour-technical-difficulties/|title=neowin.net|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} A full reinstallation is a last resort in case the solutions above did not work. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Auto-defeat after 30 seconds=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Is triggered by DRM. Can even occur on legitimate installations. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This solution refers to retail versions of the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [[#Restore mod support|executables from GenTool's repository]]|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Circumvents DRM causing this issue. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Also incorporated in [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Check game's serial key registry entries|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2022-08-10|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | See [[#"Serial key already in use" error when starting a match|"Serial key already in use" error when starting a match]] | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Clean reinstall of the game as administrator|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-08-09|comment=Succesfully fixed this issue for me in the past}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Fully re-install the game with administrator privileges in hopes the registry keys will be correctly created. | ||
+ | {{--}} Reported by the community that this fix sometimes doesn't work. Use it only as a last resort. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==="Serial key already in use" error when starting a match=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Check game's serial key registry entries|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://answers.ea.com/t5/C-C-The-Ultimate-Collection/CnC-Zero-Hour-Serial-Key-not-valid/m-p/2074#M29|title=CnC Zero Hour Serial Key not valid|date=2022-08-09}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{--}} Reported by the community that this fix often doesn't work and even on valid installations the "-" are still missing in these registry-entries.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Mrtnptrs|date=2022-08-09|comment=My registry entries still miss the "-", while I'm not getting any of the errors and in the past had this fix not working for me.}}</ref> | ||
+ | # Open the Windows Registry Editor. | ||
+ | # For Zero Hour, go to {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour}}. | ||
+ | # For Generals, go to {{Registry|{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Electronic Arts\EA Games\Generals\ergc}} | ||
+ | # Right-click on the {{Registry|(Default)}} registry entry and click on '''Modify'''. | ||
+ | # Now add "-" at the places where it belongs in the serial code. For example, <code>123A5678B8CDD3D3P0P0</code> becomes <code>123A-5678-B8CD-D3D3-P0P0</code>. Do this for both Generals and Zero Hour registry entries. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Shell map (menu background) is static=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is a very rare issue. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This can also be done intentionally by running the game with the <code>-quickstart</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments|command line argument]] to speed up initial loading. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows XP SP2 (only if not using GenTool)|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Arrow keys cycles through units on Zero Hour instead of moving the camera=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Any non-English Zero Hour installation will always map unit cycling to the arrow keys (even when the latest patch was installed). | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://www.moddb.com/mods/cncgeneralscrashofwar/downloads/arrow-key-scroll-fixes Arrow Key Scroll Fixes] then rename its {{folder|English}} to your game language and paste it to {{folder|{{P|game}}\Data}}|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 8.1 | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = true | ||
+ | |opengl notes = OS X only. | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = 1.4 | ||
+ | |shader model notes = {{cn|date=August 2015}} | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = Install the [[#Patches|version 1.0.4]] patch for Intel support for the original port.<br>32-bit only as a planned 64-bit update was cancelled in May 2020 with the MacOS-version being delisted from stores by Aspyr. | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = Miles Sound System | ||
+ | |audio notes = | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = Bink Video, QuickTime.framework | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = Windows version uses Bink Video version 1.5.10.0. macOS version uses QuickTime.framework. | ||
+ | |multiplayer = GameSpy | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]=== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Command<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.cnclabs.com/generals/zerohour/command-line-arguments.aspx|title=C&C Generals: Zero Hour: Command Line Arguments - C&C Labs|date=May 2023}}</ref> !! Description | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -win || Runs the game in windowed mode | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -mod [path to .big file] || Runs the game with the selected mod | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -xres [number] || Sets resolution width | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -yres [number] || Sets resolution height | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -nologo || Skips the EA Games logo; when using [[#GenTool|GenTool]], it skips the tool's splash stripe on startup | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -noshellmap || Disables the shellmap in the main menu | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | -quickstart || Disables the intro and shellmap in the main menu | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Official extra map and mission=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} For Generals, EA Los Angeles released an official extra map and mission that were not included in the game. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download and install the extra map and mission|ref={{cn}}|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the single-player GLA-mission [https://files.cncnz.com/generals/cncgeneralsblacksheep.zip Black Sheep]; an official campaign mission which was cut from the final release, but was released in 2009 by EALA | ||
+ | # Download the skirmish/multiplayer map [https://files.cncnz.com/generals/Flash%20Fire.zip Flash Fire] for two players | ||
+ | # Extract the folders from the ZIP files | ||
+ | # Place the folders in {{file|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Command and Conquer Generals Data\Maps|folder}} to be able to use them in-game | ||
+ | # Start Generals ('''NOT''' Zero Hour) | ||
+ | # Go to '''Solo Play''' -> '''Skirmish''' -> '''Select map''' -> '''Unofficial maps''' | ||
+ | # Click on either <code>Black Sheep</code> or <code>Flash Fire</code> | ||
+ | # Click on '''Accept''' to use the mission or map | ||
+ | # Click on '''Play game''' | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | <!-- for pre-2024 Origin version; the current one is redone from the ground up | ||
+ | ===Restore mod support=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The Ultimate Collection on Origin/EA app was released with no support for mods or command line arguments. | ||
+ | {{mm}} Also incorporated in [[#GenPatcher|GenPatcher]]. | ||
+ | {{mm}} These changes can be simply reverted by using the <code>repair</code> option in Origin/EA app for each game in The Ultimate Collection. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Replace the executables of the games|ref={{cn|date=Oktober 2019}}|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} The executables will be replaced with original Generals and Zero Hour executables with full support for mods and command-line-parameters, but with the CD-check disabled. | ||
+ | {{++}} Circumvents the official Generals Origin/EA app launcher by allowing to start the game directly. If desired, the game can still be started using the Origin/EA app launcher. | ||
+ | {{++}} Fully supported by [[#GenTool|GenTool]]. | ||
+ | # Go to the [https://www.gentool.net/download/executables GenTool Executables page]. | ||
+ | # Download both the {{file|Generals108EXE.zip}} and {{file|GeneralsZH104EXE.zip}} files. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|generals.exe}} from {{file|Generals108EXE.zip}} archive and place it in {{file|{{P|game}}\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour\Command and Conquer Generals|folder}}. Confirm overwriting the original {{file|generals.exe}}. | ||
+ | # Extract {{file|generals.exe}} from {{file|GeneralsZH104EXE.zip}} archive and place it in {{file|{{P|game}}\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour|folder}}. Confirm overwriting the original {{file|generals.exe}}. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Use Medstar's fixed launchers (The Ultimate Collection)|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Plok|date=2021-10-14|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} An unofficial patch that provides a slight enhancement to the default launchers provided with the Origin release (fixes some registry entries and allows [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Instructions|command line arguments]] to function properly). | ||
+ | {{ii}} Previous fixed launchers from Bibber were not available and supported for a while at Bibber's own request, but can be [https://bibber.eu/downloads/cnc-ultimate-collection-launchers/ downloaded] again from his site. As support and availability is unknown, it is advised to remove those and replace them with Medstar's ones. | ||
+ | # Download the last released version from [https://github.com/Medstar117/CNC-Ultimate-Collection-Fixed-Launchers/releases GitHub] or alternatively from [https://www.moddb.com/games/cc-generals/downloads/new-fixed-ultimate-collection-launchers-v101 ModDB]. | ||
+ | # Extract the file from the ZIP file. | ||
+ | # Run the installer. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | --> | ||
+ | ===Uncensoring the German release=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.united-forum.de/downloads/c-c-generaele-uncut-patch.8/ Download for base game] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [https://www.united-forum.de/downloads/c-c-generaele-die-stunde-null-uncut-patch.9/ Download for Zero Hour] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://www.moddb.com/groups/command-conquer-westwood-fans-ea/downloads/cc-generals-combat-cards Combat Cards]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A singleplayer digital card game of user against AI opponent that was released in 2003 to promote Generals. The gameplay is based on the classic card game Top Trumps. The cards feature units from Generals, with each unit having the four attributes firepower, speed, cost, and build time. One of these attributes is selected at random and the player of which the value of the attribute is highest, wins the round and receives the other's players card. Whoever runs out of cards first, loses. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://github.com/TheAssemblyArmada/Thyme Thyme]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} Open-source community-project to use reverse-engineered code of the original Zero Hour expansion pack to completely re-implement this code, while keeping true to the original game. The intention of Thyme is to allow the fixing of bugs, implementation of new features and porting to platforms unsupported by the original. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Only supports the original disc-based 1.04 versions. If any other version is used, the executable can be [https://github.com/TheAssemblyArmada/Thyme/wiki/Create-a-Patched-Executable patched]. Make sure that the executable of the game hasn't been altered by GenTool, GenPatcher or replaced the executables by hand as it will cause patching to fail. | ||
+ | {{--}} Still in active development and not fully reverse-engineered yet. Expect it to contain several (severe) bugs. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Modifications=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The following mods are all for the ''Zero Hour'' expansion. | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/cc-shockwave ShockWave] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/rise-of-the-reds Rise of the Reds] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/contra Contra] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/zero-hour-reborn1 Zero Hour Reborn] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/cnc-untitled C&C Untitled] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/cc-generals-crazy-mod Crazy Mod] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/command-conquer-tiberian-dawn-redux Tiberian Dawn Redux] | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://www.moddb.com/mods/command-conquer-red-alert-redux Red Alert Redux] | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 98 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = AMD Athlon 800 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 1.8 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon 7500 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 32 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 8.1 | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP | ||
+ | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce 3 | ||
+ | |recDX = 9.0c | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 10.9.5 | ||
+ | |minCPU = Intel 2.2 GHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 4 GB | ||
+ | |minHD = 5 GB | ||
+ | |minGPU = ATI Radeon HD 3870 | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = Nvidia GeForce 330M | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = Intel HD 3000 | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 256 MB | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = | ||
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} OS X requirements are for the Mac App Store version | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:50, 24 July 2024
Developers | |
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EA Pacific[1][2] | |
Zero Hour | EA Los Angeles |
macOS (OS X) | i5works[3][4] |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
OS X | Aspyr Media |
Engines | |
SAGE | |
Release dates | |
Windows | February 10, 2003 |
macOS (OS X) | April 14, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, Expansion pack, Subscription gaming service |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Multiple select, Point and select |
Genres | RTS |
Themes | Asia, Middle East, Sci-fi |
Series | Command & Conquer |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Command & Conquer | 1995 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert | 1996 |
Command & Conquer: Sole Survivor | 1997 |
Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun | 1999 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 | 2000 |
Command & Conquer: Renegade | 2002 |
Command & Conquer: Generals | 2003 |
Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars | 2007 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 | 2008 |
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising | 2009 |
Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight | 2010 |
OpenRA (unofficial) | 2010 |
Command & Conquer (2013) | Cancelled |
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection | 2020 |
Renegade X (unofficial) | EA |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Command & Conquer: Generals is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view RTS game featuring different factions battling against each other on a battlefield. It was developed by EA Pacific, published by Electronic Arts and released in 2003. The game is one of many in the Command & Conquer franchise. It makes use of the SAGE engine, which was an improved version of the Westwood 3D engine.
The game was initially released on Windows on February 10, 2003. It was ported on April 14, 2004 to Mac OS X by i5works and published by Aspyr Media, who also maintained the port over the years. Reception of the game was good, with several post-launch patches being released to fix most bugs, exploits and balancing issues. The team was subsequently merged with EA Los Angeles as its RTS division, and developed its expansion Zero Hour, which got released on September 19, 2003 on Windows and later ported to Mac OS X in February 2005. The game was re-released for macOS on the Mac App Store on March 12, 2015. The expansion added a new Generals Challenge mode, new campaigns, new units and new maps.
Post-release support included 8 patches for the base game and 4 for Zero Hour, as well as map editors (Worldbuilder) compatible with both titles. While no dedicated modding tools were released (instead, the community uses tools released for The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II or Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars, both on the same engine), the game quickly received a sizable modding and mapping community, whose projects remain popular well into the 2020s.[5]
A compilation of both the main game and its expansion got released on October 21, 2003 under the name Command & Conquer: Generals - Deluxe Edition. The game was re-released twice as part of multiple compilations of Command & Conquer games: Command & Conquer: The First Decade in February 2006 and for the first time digitally on Origin on October 2, 2012 as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection.
On March 7, 2024, the game and its expansion were released on Steam for the first time as part of The Ultimate Collection.
As of May 2023, the game remains playable on modern Windows versions with some major technical hiccups that can be worked around; issues like errors when starting the game, DRM issues and serial key errors. A tool called GenPatcher was created by the community to more easily fix these issues, and apply various fixes and improvements, as well as include GenTool for proper high resolution support, gameplay bug fixes and additional features like improved replay functionalities. Despite these efforts, the game is unstable and prone to crashing in many circumstances, including having to manage large amounts of objects on the map simultaneously, and unfixed pathfinding issues that are partly caused by improper use (or lack thereof) of pathing blockers in and around map obstacles such as hills and lakes.
The macOS version, however, was delisted from the Mac App Store in May 2020, although it is still playable for owners of the Mac App Store version who installed the App before it was delisted.
Official online services have been discontinued for all releases of the game, but community-run ones like C&C:Online exist. As of 2023, the game retains a small but active community, the competitive side of which is organized around GameReplays.org.
General information
- Command & Conquer Wiki - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
- C&C:Online - fan-hosted multiplayer server replacement (Windows version only)
- Generals section on CNC.community
- Generals section on CNCNZ.com
- Zero Hour section on CNCNZ.com
- Zero Hour section on GameReplays.org
- Steam Community Discussions (base game)
- Steam Community Discussions (Zero Hour)
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SafeDisc 2 DRM[Note 1] in the original releases, SafeDisc 4 DRM[Note 2] in The First Decade compilation. | |||
Origin | Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection; includes the Zero Hour expansion. Included with EA Play. Manual link for EA App purchase. |
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Steam | Bundled as part of Command & Conquer: The Ultimate Collection; includes the Zero Hour expansion (separate library/store entry). Included with EA Play (Steam). The game can be run without Steam by renaming game.dat to an .exe file.[10] |
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Mac App Store (unavailable) | Deluxe Edition. 32-bit only, delisted from stores after 64-bit update was cancelled in May 2020.[11] |
- SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).
- Retail versions include custom DRM code which can sabotage the game by destroying all units and structures owned by the player after 30 seconds, triggering an automatic defeat. It can occur on legitimate copies under certain circumstances - see Auto-defeat after 30 seconds for instructions to fix this.
Version differences
- The Deluxe Edition, The First Decade and The Ultimate Collection all include the base game and the Zero Hour expansion.
- The Mac App Store did not have crossplay with the Windows and original OS X releases, and online muliplayer was eventually removed entirely in the v1.1.2 update after Apple retired Game Center invite functionality.[12] The Mac App Store version is playable with other Macs running the App Store version on Network/LAN mode.
- The Steam version of Zero Hour does not require the base game to be installed.
Demo
Monetization
Type | Notes |
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Expansion pack | The expansion pack includes new factions, new campaigns and game mode, maps, and units. |
One-time game purchase | The game requires an upfront purchase to access. |
Subscription gaming service | Available via EA Play. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Zero Hour | The Steam version can be installed without the base game.[13] |
Essential improvements
Patches
- The Origin/EA app and Mac App Store versions are already patched to the latest version.
- Retail Windows Generals patch v1.08: CNCNZ, Patches-Scrolls and the GenTool repository.
- Retail Windows Zero Hour expansion patch v1.04: CNCNZ, Patches-Scrolls and the GenTool repository.
- Old Mac OS X version patch v1.0.4: English, French, German [14]
GenPatcher
- GenPatcher can be used to get the game in an optimal state without having to apply these improvements by hand. Includes many of the essential fixes/additions listed below like GenTool, proper
Options.ini
creation,dbghelp.dll
removal and more. - Officially supports the CD, The First Decade (English), and Steam versions of the game. The 2024 updated EA App version require further testing.
GenTool
- GenTool provides improved compatibility with modern Windows versions, improved widescreen-support and enhanced/adjustable game controls, fixes several known causes of crashes and exploits, and restores online play by allowing the game to link to C&C:Online and adding cheat detection.
- Compatible with all Windows versions of Generals and its expansion, as long as they are patched to the latest official version.
- Included in GenPatcher.
Skip startup game intro
Move, delete or rename the intro videos[15] |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Data\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/Data/Documents/Command & Conquer Generals/User Data/ ~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/Data/Documents/Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour/User Data/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2229870/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Data\Save\ %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\Save\ |
macOS (OS X) | ~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/Data/Documents/Command & Conquer Generals/User Data/Save/ ~/Library/Containers/com.aspyr.command.conquer.generals.appstore/Data/Documents/Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour/User Data/Save/ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/2229870/pfx/[Note 3] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Top-down view nearly orthographic. See Camera height. | ||
Windowed | Run the game with the -win command line argument. |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming, GeDoSaTo or GenTool. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Edit AntiAliasing value in options.ini . |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | Cannot be disabled. | ||
60 FPS | 30 FPS cap. Game speed and logic tied to frame rate in singleplayer, but game logic is always tied to 30 when in multiplayer. GenTool can increase the framerate cap, but not without affecting the game speed. | ||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
- Setting the resolution to something else than the game originally supports, the game crashes when alt-tabbing. There are several workarounds available to fix this issue.
Set widescreen-resolution in-game with GenTool[16] |
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Set resolution manually in Options.ini[18] |
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Camera height
- Adjusted camera height only applied to replays and singleplayer.
Adjust camera height in-game through GenTool[19] |
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Adjust camera height[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | Only scroll speed can be changed | |
Mouse sensitivity | For scroll speed. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Uses whatever the speaker layout is for the default playback device. Only tested on Windows 10. (When using Dolby Digital Live on a Sound Blaster Z) | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
Czech | Fan - 1 Zero Hour The First Decade | |||
French | ||||
German | An uncensored version of C&C Generals was shortly sold. The censored version, titled "C&C Generäle", is more widely available and known and uses separate patches. | |||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Base game only, up to version 1.07. Opening scene still retain in English voices. | |||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | [20] | |||
Russian | Fan translations by Siberian GRemlin, DK team | |||
Slovak | Fan - 1 Zero Hour | |||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | |||
Online play | 8 | Official GameSpy service has been shut down; see Online play to get online play working again. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 80, 6667, 28910, 29900, 29920 |
UDP | 4321, 27900 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Online play
Install GenTool and use C&C:Online (Windows)[21] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | G3D User created profile, requires DGVoodoo2 v 2.55.4. For required ini tweaks see profile introduction. Note: Profile may not work with the latest wrapper, in case of issues please report to the vorpx forum.
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Issues fixed
d3d8to9
- Might improve compatibility and stability of the game significantly in some specific cases by converting all older Direct3D 8 API calls and low-level shaders to more modern Direct3D 9 ones.
- Could lead to unstable performance and could make the game crash, especially with total conversion mods.[Note 4] Advised to only use this for singleplayer as it can possibly cause instability in multiplayer.
- Compatible with GenTool.
- Proton: already contains its own API translation layer and there is thus no need for installing d3d8to9.
- Not included in GenPatcher.
Install d3d8to9:[22] |
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DirectX 8.1 error
- Full error: Please make sure your have DirectX 8.1 or higher installed. Also verify that your video card meets the minimum requirements.
Install DirectX 9.0c end-user runtime[23] |
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Remove dbghelp.dll [24]
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Technical Difficulties/Serious Error
- This error is shown in case of one of the many errors the game can encounter. It is thus often not clear what exactly causes this error; one of the methods below should fix most common causes:
When using Alt+Tab
- The game can at times crash when using Alt+Tab ↹, in particular the second time. This happens usually when the game is set to resolutions that it originally did not support.[25]
Install d3d8to9[26] |
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Use windowed mode, see Video[27] |
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Other scenarios
Create or edit Options.ini[28] |
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AntiAliasing = DrawScrollAnchor = GameSpyIPAddress = 0.0.0.0 Gamma = 50 IPAddress = 0.0.0.0 IdealStaticGameLOD = High LanguageFilter = false MoveScrollAnchor = MusicVolume = 55 Resolution = 800 600 SFX3DVolume = 79 SFXVolume = 71 ScrollFactor = 50 SendDelay = no StaticGameLOD = Low UseAlternateMouse = no VoiceVolume = 70 |
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 (only if not using GenTool)[citation needed] |
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Install d3d8to9[citation needed] |
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Fully reinstall[29] |
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Auto-defeat after 30 seconds
- Is triggered by DRM. Can even occur on legitimate installations.
- This solution refers to retail versions of the game.
Use GenPatcher[30] |
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Use executables from GenTool's repository[31] |
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Check game's serial key registry entries[32] |
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Clean reinstall of the game as administrator[33] |
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"Serial key already in use" error when starting a match
Check game's serial key registry entries[34] |
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- It is a very rare issue.
- This can also be done intentionally by running the game with the
-quickstart
command line argument to speed up initial loading.
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2 (only if not using GenTool)[citation needed] |
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Arrow keys cycles through units on Zero Hour instead of moving the camera
- Any non-English Zero Hour installation will always map unit cycling to the arrow keys (even when the latest patch was installed).
Use Arrow Key Scroll Fixes then rename its English to your game language and paste it to <path-to-game>\Data
|
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 8.1 | |
OpenGL | OS X only. | |
Shader Model support | 1.4 | [citation needed] |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | ||||
macOS (OS X) | Install the version 1.0.4 patch for Intel support for the original port. 32-bit only as a planned 64-bit update was cancelled in May 2020 with the MacOS-version being delisted from stores by Aspyr. |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | Miles Sound System | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video, QuickTime.framework | Windows version uses Bink Video version 1.5.10.0. macOS version uses QuickTime.framework. |
Multiplayer | GameSpy |
Command line arguments
Command[36] | Description |
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-win | Runs the game in windowed mode |
-mod [path to .big file] | Runs the game with the selected mod |
-xres [number] | Sets resolution width |
-yres [number] | Sets resolution height |
-nologo | Skips the EA Games logo; when using GenTool, it skips the tool's splash stripe on startup |
-noshellmap | Disables the shellmap in the main menu |
-quickstart | Disables the intro and shellmap in the main menu |
Official extra map and mission
- For Generals, EA Los Angeles released an official extra map and mission that were not included in the game.
Download and install the extra map and mission[citation needed] |
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Uncensoring the German release
Combat Cards
- A singleplayer digital card game of user against AI opponent that was released in 2003 to promote Generals. The gameplay is based on the classic card game Top Trumps. The cards feature units from Generals, with each unit having the four attributes firepower, speed, cost, and build time. One of these attributes is selected at random and the player of which the value of the attribute is highest, wins the round and receives the other's players card. Whoever runs out of cards first, loses.
Thyme
- Open-source community-project to use reverse-engineered code of the original Zero Hour expansion pack to completely re-implement this code, while keeping true to the original game. The intention of Thyme is to allow the fixing of bugs, implementation of new features and porting to platforms unsupported by the original.
- Only supports the original disc-based 1.04 versions. If any other version is used, the executable can be patched. Make sure that the executable of the game hasn't been altered by GenTool, GenPatcher or replaced the executables by hand as it will cause patching to fail.
- Still in active development and not fully reverse-engineered yet. Expect it to contain several (severe) bugs.
Modifications
- The following mods are all for the Zero Hour expansion.
- ShockWave
- Rise of the Reds
- Contra
- Zero Hour Reborn
- C&C Untitled
- Crazy Mod
- Tiberian Dawn Redux
- Red Alert Redux
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98 | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz AMD Athlon 800 MHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.8 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 ATI Radeon 7500 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 DirectX 9.0c compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.5 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 3870 Nvidia GeForce 330M Intel HD 3000 256 MB of VRAM |
- OS X requirements are for the Mac App Store version
Notes
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[6] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[7]
- ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[8] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[9]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/2229870/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (2229870) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ Legionnaire and Xezon from the CnC community brought these issues to light.
References
- ↑ EA ANNOUNCES PUBLIC TEST FOR COMMAND & CONQUER GENERALS - Blue's News - last accessed on 2016-9-12
- ↑ GameSpy: Command & Conquer: Generals - Page 1 - last accessed on 2016-9-12
- ↑ Aspyr: Command & Conquer Generals hits beta - Macworld - last accessed on 2016-7-23
- ↑ Aspyr Media Inc. Ships Electronic Arts' `Command & Conquer Generals' for Macintosh - Business Wire - last accessed on 2016-7-23
- ↑ Players Choice - Mod of the Year 2021 feature - last accessed on 2023-05-30
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Not Loading in Windows 10; this will break thousands of - Microsoft Community - last accessed on 2017-01-16
- ↑ Microsoft - MS15-097: Description of the security update for the graphics component in Windows: September 8, 2015 - last accessed on 2018-02-16
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2024-03-09
- ↑ MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions - last accessed on 2022-07-09
- ↑ Command Conquer Generals Deluxe Edition 1.1.2 changelog - last accessed on 2022-07-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2024-03-09
- The Steam version of Zero Hour is configured to check for necessary base game files in its own directory in
ZH_Generals
.
- The Steam version of Zero Hour is configured to check for necessary base game files in its own directory in
- ↑ Aspyr Support Center - last accessed on 2011-08-27
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-10-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-10-14
- ↑ GenTool widescreen resolution - last accessed on 2019-10-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-10-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Novo Milênio, 22/09/2003 (archived) - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-12-23
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-10-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2021-10-14
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-08-09
- Checked in the past: happens especially when the game is set to resolutions it originally didn't support, like set through the ini-file or through GenTool
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-01-13
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-08-09
- ↑ answers.ea.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ neowin.net - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Plok on 2022-08-10
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-08-09
- Succesfully fixed this issue for me in the past
- ↑ CnC Zero Hour Serial Key not valid - last accessed on 2022-08-09
- ↑ Verified by User:Mrtnptrs on 2022-08-09
- My registry entries still miss the "-", while I'm not getting any of the errors and in the past had this fix not working for me.
- ↑ C&C Generals: Zero Hour: Command Line Arguments - C&C Labs - last accessed on May 2023