Difference between revisions of "Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2"
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Game does not start (Origin)=== | ===Game does not start (Origin)=== | ||
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# Select the My Games tab in Origin. | # Select the My Games tab in Origin. | ||
# Right-click Red Alert 2/Yuri's Revenge and select "Game Properties". | # Right-click Red Alert 2/Yuri's Revenge and select "Game Properties". | ||
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{{ii}} This issue may occur when using the Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection version from Origin. | {{ii}} This issue may occur when using the Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection version from Origin. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Add missing registry value|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Westwood\Yuri's Revenge</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|hklm}}\SOFTWARE\{{p|wow64}}\Westwood\Yuri's Revenge</code> | ||
# Make a new string called <code>Serial</code> | # Make a new string called <code>Serial</code> | ||
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==="***FATAL*** String Manager Failed to Initialize Properly" error=== | ==="***FATAL*** String Manager Failed to Initialize Properly" error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Setting up compatibility settings|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code> | ||
# Right click on the <code>Ra2.exe</code> file and select "Properties". | # Right click on the <code>Ra2.exe</code> file and select "Properties". | ||
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===Lag/low FPS=== | ===Lag/low FPS=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Modify the RA2.ini file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code> | # Go to <code>{{p|game}}</code> | ||
# Open <code>RA2.ini</code>. | # Open <code>RA2.ini</code>. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use Command and Conquer Graphics Patcher|ref=<ref>http://www.stuffhost.de/files/cnc/CnCPatcher.html</ref>}} |
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===Game runs too fast=== | ===Game runs too fast=== | ||
{{ii}} Before using this fix, make sure the in-game "Game Speed" slider is adjusted properly | {{ii}} Before using this fix, make sure the in-game "Game Speed" slider is adjusted properly | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use the <code>-SPEEDCONTROL</code> [[Glossary:Command line arguments#Instructions|command line argument]]|ref=<ref>http://cnc-comm.com/community/index.php?topic=2132.0</ref>|fix= |
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* The launcher provided with the Ultimate Collection (Origin release) does not support custom launch options. Install the [[#Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection Fixed Launchers (Origin)|Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection Fixed Launchers]] before using. | * The launcher provided with the Ultimate Collection (Origin release) does not support custom launch options. Install the [[#Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection Fixed Launchers (Origin)|Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection Fixed Launchers]] before using. | ||
* Apply the argument to a shortcut of the <code>RA2Launcher.exe</code> file. | * Apply the argument to a shortcut of the <code>RA2Launcher.exe</code> file. |
Revision as of 23:26, 19 November 2017
Developers | |
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Westwood Studios | |
Publishers | |
Electronic Arts | |
Release dates | |
Windows | October 23, 2000 |
⤏ 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 |
Key points
- Multiplayer community is officially maintained by XWIS, with instructions on their website.[1]
- Small but dedicated community
General information
- Community maintained multiplayer support by CnCNet (only Yuris Revenge expansion)[2]
- Command & Conquer Wiki - A wiki for everything Command & Conquer-related
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Origin | Bundled with other games in the franchise up to Tiberian Twilight. |
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge | Comes bundled with the The First Decade and Ultimate Collection compilations. |
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch 1.006 for Red Alert 2 fixes general bugs, network and exploit issues.
- Patch 1.001 for Yuri's Revenge fixes bugs, crashes and a problem when multiple CD drives are plugged in.
LAN patch (fan made)
The LAN patch lets you play LAN on Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Red Alert 2 (and their expansion packs) in Windows 2000 and later by changing IPX protocol to UDP.
Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection Fixed Launchers (Origin)
An unofficial patch that provides a slight enhancement to the default launchers provided with the Origin release (fixes registry entries and allows command line arguments to function properly).
It can be downloaded from the developer's site.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Save game data location
System | Location |
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Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Origin |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
For changing resolution open files RA2.ini
and RA2md.ini
with any text editor and type your resolution there:
[Video] ScreenHeight=XXXX ScreenWidth=XXXX
Where ScreenHeight and ScreenWidth are your desired resolution.
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Korean |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Requires LAN patch to function on modern Windows. | ||
Online play | 8 |
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 | 3840, 4005, 4808, 4810, 4995, 7000-7002 |
UDP | 1234-1237 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Issues fixed
Game does not start (Origin)
Disable Origin In Game[citation needed] |
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"player already have the same serial" error
- This issue may occur when using the Command & Conquer Ultimate Collection version from Origin.
Add missing registry value[citation needed] |
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"***FATAL*** String Manager Failed to Initialize Properly" error
Setting up compatibility settings[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Black screen with switchable graphics
This occurs when the game engine tries to render in VRAM. To fix this, download Aqrit's ddwrapper and extract the ddraw.dll
and aqrit.cfg
files into the RA2 folder, where ra2.ini
lies. Next, ensure that only these settings are set to "1" in aqrit.cfg
:
FakeVsync = 1 NoVideoMemory = 1
Alternatively, simply download and extract the contents of this preconfigured fix into the RA2 folder. Also, consider using the performance fix as well.
Game is purple/green colored and displays only on the other half of the screen
This happens sometimes on newer versions of Windows (7, 8, 8.1 and 10). To fix this, download Aqrit's ddwrapper and extract the ddraw.dll
and aqrit.cfg
files into the RA2 folder, where ra2.ini
lies.
Some Windows elements flicker from behind the game
This happens if you have downloaded Aqrit's ddwrapper and extracted the ddraw.dll
and aqrit.cfg
files into the RA2 folder and have set the ForceDirectDrawEmulation
to "1". To fix this set ForceDirectDrawEmulation
to "0":
ForceDirectDrawEmulation = 0
Lag/low FPS
Modify the RA2.ini file[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Use Command and Conquer Graphics Patcher[3] |
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Game runs too fast
- Before using this fix, make sure the in-game "Game Speed" slider is adjusted properly
Use the -SPEEDCONTROL command line argument[4]
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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DirectDraw | 7 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Cutscenes | Bink Video | |
Multiplayer | Westwood Online |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95 | 98, ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | 266 MHz | 450 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 64 MB | 128 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 350 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 2 MB of VRAM DirectX 7.0a compatible |