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Command & Conquer: Red Alert
Frequently Asked Questions List
Last Update: December 9nd, 1996
Version 1.4
About this document....
This FAQ file contains all information currently being released
regarding Westwood Studios' newest Command & Conquer game, RED ALERT.
Because the game has not yet been finished (but we are only days away
now), some details may change before our final release.
This FAQ is available from our web site (www.westwood.com).
All information contained herein is copyright 1996 by Westwood Studios.
You are allowed to distribute it freely, but not to make changes.
(support@westwood.com)
--- PART 1 : GENERAL INFORMATION -------------------------------------------
1.1 What is Red Alert?
1.2 System Requirements.
1.3 Is this Command and Conquer 2?
1.4 When is the game going to be released in North America? Elsewhere?
1.5 Are there screenshots or maybe a Demo available to download?
1.6 Where are GDI and Nod?
--- PART 2 : NEW FEATURES --------------------------------------------------
2.1 What new units and structures are there?
2.2 What kind of missions are there?
2.3 How is the computer AI in comparison to C&C?
2.4 What new controls are there?
2.5 How do I set waypoints?
2.6 Are there any cheat codes?
2.7 Is there any kind of editor included?
2.8 The Engineer
2.9 The Spy
---PART 3: MULTI-PLAYER OPTIONS---------------------------------------------
3.1 Can I play Command & Conquer against a friend?
3.2 What kind of Internet support is there?
3.3 What is Westwood Chat?
3.4 Can DOS and Wind95 play together?
3.5 How many players, IPX, modem, null modem?
3.6 Does the AI build bases in multiplayer games?
3.7 What is "skirmish" mode?
3.8 Are the crates back?
--- PART 4 : TROUBLESHOOTING -----------------------------------------------
4.0 Read Me First!
4.1 What is DirectX?
4.2 Video Card Problems
4.3 Sound Card Problems
4.4 DOS and Win95 LAN connection
4.5 DOS and Win95 Savegames
4.6 Does Red Alert work with Windows NT or OS/2?
4.7 "Letterbox Screen" Effect
4.8 Crash on the score screen
--- PART 5 : GETTING MORE INFO ---------------------------------------------
5.1 How to Order Red Alert.
5.2 Contacting Westwood Studios directly.
5.3 Our Internet WWW and ftp sites.
--- PART 6 : IN THE FUTURE -------------------------------------------------
6.1 Will there be a mission disk for Red Alert?
6.2 When is C&C2: Tiberian Sun going to be released?
****************************************************************************
** GENERAL INFORMATION *****************************************************
****************************************************************************
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.1 WHAT IS RED ALERT?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Alert is a real-time strategy-combat game developed by
Westwood Studios, the creators of DUNE II and the original
COMMAND & CONQUER: TIBERIAN DAWN; Red Alert is a prequel to
the latter game.
The Press Release :
With the release of Command & Conquer last year, Westwood Studios
broke new ground in the computer real-time strategy genre. C&C has
been heralded as one of the year's best, selling over 1 million
copies to date worldwide. Thousands of people challenge each other
daily, with the war raging over phone lines and Internet as all
strive for supremacy over their peers.
Now, Westwood Studios prepares to once again re-define the real-time
strategy game with Command & Conquer: Red Alert. The prequel to C&C,
Red Alert probes deeper into the mystery of the C&C universe, giving
the player all new strategies and elements to further their conquests
in solo, LAN, and modem play.
At least, not the way we think of it. Hitler never rose to power and
threatened all of Europe - something more terrible happened: Joseph
Stalin. The Soviet empire is storming into Europe. Towns are falling
and countries collapsing before the overwhelming might of the Soviet
forces. Does anyone stand a chance, or will the red storm engulf all
of Europe?
New Features for Red Alert include :
Enhanced AI - The computer is smarter than ever! Base construction
and management are the smallest of the enhancements. New settings
will allow the player to set the difficulty of the opponent they want.
New Units & Structures - Thieves, Medics, Attack dogs, Spies, Land
mines, Tesla Coils, Mobile Radar Jammers, Saboteurs, Destroyers,
Cruisers, Bombers, Paratroopers, and Submarines... to name just a
few. We won't even hint at what the Chronosphere and Gap Generators
do.
Improved unit control - Complete control over air, land and sea.
Formations control for those with specific tactics in mind, and
waypoint plotting for all those that want units to get to their
destination in a certain way.
Enhanced Multiplay - New Internet head-to-head and 8 Player IPX
multiplay. Improved chat interface that allows for longer messages
and more transmission of information to the player. New setup options
make starting a game even faster.
Skirmish Mode - Want a little practice? Take on one to five computer
opponents in a solo Multi-player game.
Detailed, interweaving story-line - an Allied and a Soviet path
through the game with 13+ missions per path. A large cast of
characters, including Stalin and Einstein, brings it all to life,
drawing you into the C&C universe.
Play in standard VGA and Super VGA screen modes with detailed
graphics like you have never seen before!
Add to this the superb 3D cinematics and audio that people expect
from Westwood Studios, and the result is obvious - A game so
addicting you'll swear the history books are wrong.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Alert will be released in both a DOS version and a Windows 95
version, both of which are included in each box on 2 CD's.
** DOS VERSION:
MS-DOS 5.0 or higher
486 DX2/66 or higher
Double Speed CD-ROM
8MB RAM
30MB of free HD Space
VGA compatible video card (320x200 with 256 colors)
Keyboard & Mouse
100% Sound Blaster compatible sound card. (Gravis Ultrasound,
Ultrasound Max, ESS Audiodrive, Ensonique Soundscape,
Roland RAP-10, Gold Sound Standard, Pro Audio Spectrum,
Microsoft Sound System)
Multiplayer Requirements:
* 2-8 Players over IPX compatible network
* 2 Players over Null modem cable
* 2 Players over minimum 14.4 baud modem
* SORRY, the DOS version does not support SVGA.
** WINDOWS 95 VERSION :
Pentium Required
Windows 95 Required
8MB RAM (16 recommended)
30 MB HD space
Double-Speed CDROM
1MB Local BUS video card with MS DirectDraw compatibility.
Sound Card: Sound Blaster (all models), ESS: 488, 688, 1488, 1688
Mediavision (most models), Aztech: Nova 16,
Washington 16, Rocky 2 or any Microsoft DirectSound
supported card
Keyboard & 100% Microsoft Compatible Mouse
Multiplayer requirements:
* 2 players over Winsock 1.1 compliant Winsock
stack (requires ISP connection over 28.8 baud
modem or direct Internet connection such as ISDN or T1).
* 2-8 players over IPX compatible Network
* 2 players over null-modem cable
* 2 players over minimum 14.4 baud modem
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.3 Is this Command & Conquer 2?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Alert is commonly mistaken for Command & Conquer 2: Tiberian Sun.
C&C 2 will be out late in 1997.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.4 When will Red Alert be released?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Alert is available now! We appreciate everyone's patience during
the past few months while we made Red Alert the best game we possibly
could.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.5 Is there a demo or screenshots available?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
There is no demo available yet. We do have movie files, plenty of
screenshots, and music from the game available at our website :
http://www.redalert.net
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.6 Hey! Where are GDI and the Brotherhood of Nod?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Alert takes place early in the history of the alternate Earth
where the Command and Conquer saga takes place. At that time, GDI
was not yet formed, and Nod was still hiding in the shadows. Red
Alert will show you the beginnings of these two powers. In addition,
Command & Conquer: Red Alert
Frequently Asked Questions List
Last Update: December 9nd, 1996
Version 1.4
About this document....
This FAQ file contains all information currently being released
regarding Westwood Studios' newest Command & Conquer game, RED ALERT.
Because the game has not yet been finished (but we are only days away
now), some details may change before our final release.
This FAQ is available from our web site (www.westwood.com).
All information contained herein is copyright 1996 by Westwood Studios.
You are allowed to distribute it freely, but not to make changes.
(support@westwood.com)
--- PART 1 : GENERAL INFORMATION -------------------------------------------
1.1 What is Red Alert?
1.2 System Requirements.
1.3 Is this Command and Conquer 2?
1.4 When is the game going to be released in North America? Elsewhere?
1.5 Are there screenshots or maybe a Demo available to download?
1.6 Where are GDI and Nod?
--- PART 2 : NEW FEATURES --------------------------------------------------
2.1 What new units and structures are there?
2.2 What kind of missions are there?
2.3 How is the computer AI in comparison to C&C?
2.4 What new controls are there?
2.5 How do I set waypoints?
2.6 Are there any cheat codes?
2.7 Is there any kind of editor included?
2.8 The Engineer
2.9 The Spy
---PART 3: MULTI-PLAYER OPTIONS---------------------------------------------
3.1 Can I play Command & Conquer against a friend?
3.2 What kind of Internet support is there?
3.3 What is Westwood Chat?
3.4 Can DOS and Wind95 play together?
3.5 How many players, IPX, modem, null modem?
3.6 Does the AI build bases in multiplayer games?
3.7 What is "skirmish" mode?
3.8 Are the crates back?
--- PART 4 : TROUBLESHOOTING -----------------------------------------------
4.0 Read Me First!
4.1 What is DirectX?
4.2 Video Card Problems
4.3 Sound Card Problems
4.4 DOS and Win95 LAN connection
4.5 DOS and Win95 Savegames
4.6 Does Red Alert work with Windows NT or OS/2?
4.7 "Letterbox Screen" Effect
4.8 Crash on the score screen
--- PART 5 : GETTING MORE INFO ---------------------------------------------
5.1 How to Order Red Alert.
5.2 Contacting Westwood Studios directly.
5.3 Our Internet WWW and ftp sites.
--- PART 6 : IN THE FUTURE -------------------------------------------------
6.1 Will there be a mission disk for Red Alert?
6.2 When is C&C2: Tiberian Sun going to be released?
****************************************************************************
** GENERAL INFORMATION *****************************************************
****************************************************************************
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.1 WHAT IS RED ALERT?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Alert is a real-time strategy-combat game developed by
Westwood Studios, the creators of DUNE II and the original
COMMAND & CONQUER: TIBERIAN DAWN; Red Alert is a prequel to
the latter game.
The Press Release :
With the release of Command & Conquer last year, Westwood Studios
broke new ground in the computer real-time strategy genre. C&C has
been heralded as one of the year's best, selling over 1 million
copies to date worldwide. Thousands of people challenge each other
daily, with the war raging over phone lines and Internet as all
strive for supremacy over their peers.
Now, Westwood Studios prepares to once again re-define the real-time
strategy game with Command & Conquer: Red Alert. The prequel to C&C,
Red Alert probes deeper into the mystery of the C&C universe, giving
the player all new strategies and elements to further their conquests
in solo, LAN, and modem play.
At least, not the way we think of it. Hitler never rose to power and
threatened all of Europe - something more terrible happened: Joseph
Stalin. The Soviet empire is storming into Europe. Towns are falling
and countries collapsing before the overwhelming might of the Soviet
forces. Does anyone stand a chance, or will the red storm engulf all
of Europe?
New Features for Red Alert include :
Enhanced AI - The computer is smarter than ever! Base construction
and management are the smallest of the enhancements. New settings
will allow the player to set the difficulty of the opponent they want.
New Units & Structures - Thieves, Medics, Attack dogs, Spies, Land
mines, Tesla Coils, Mobile Radar Jammers, Saboteurs, Destroyers,
Cruisers, Bombers, Paratroopers, and Submarines... to name just a
few. We won't even hint at what the Chronosphere and Gap Generators
do.
Improved unit control - Complete control over air, land and sea.
Formations control for those with specific tactics in mind, and
waypoint plotting for all those that want units to get to their
destination in a certain way.
Enhanced Multiplay - New Internet head-to-head and 8 Player IPX
multiplay. Improved chat interface that allows for longer messages
and more transmission of information to the player. New setup options
make starting a game even faster.
Skirmish Mode - Want a little practice? Take on one to five computer
opponents in a solo Multi-player game.
Detailed, interweaving story-line - an Allied and a Soviet path
through the game with 13+ missions per path. A large cast of
characters, including Stalin and Einstein, brings it all to life,
drawing you into the C&C universe.
Play in standard VGA and Super VGA screen modes with detailed
graphics like you have never seen before!
Add to this the superb 3D cinematics and audio that people expect
from Westwood Studios, and the result is obvious - A game so
addicting you'll swear the history books are wrong.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Alert will be released in both a DOS version and a Windows 95
version, both of which are included in each box on 2 CD's.
** DOS VERSION:
MS-DOS 5.0 or higher
486 DX2/66 or higher
Double Speed CD-ROM
8MB RAM
30MB of free HD Space
VGA compatible video card (320x200 with 256 colors)
Keyboard & Mouse
100% Sound Blaster compatible sound card. (Gravis Ultrasound,
Ultrasound Max, ESS Audiodrive, Ensonique Soundscape,
Roland RAP-10, Gold Sound Standard, Pro Audio Spectrum,
Microsoft Sound System)
Multiplayer Requirements:
* 2-8 Players over IPX compatible network
* 2 Players over Null modem cable
* 2 Players over minimum 14.4 baud modem
* SORRY, the DOS version does not support SVGA.
** WINDOWS 95 VERSION :
Pentium Required
Windows 95 Required
8MB RAM (16 recommended)
30 MB HD space
Double-Speed CDROM
1MB Local BUS video card with MS DirectDraw compatibility.
Sound Card: Sound Blaster (all models), ESS: 488, 688, 1488, 1688
Mediavision (most models), Aztech: Nova 16,
Washington 16, Rocky 2 or any Microsoft DirectSound
supported card
Keyboard & 100% Microsoft Compatible Mouse
Multiplayer requirements:
* 2 players over Winsock 1.1 compliant Winsock
stack (requires ISP connection over 28.8 baud
modem or direct Internet connection such as ISDN or T1).
* 2-8 players over IPX compatible Network
* 2 players over null-modem cable
* 2 players over minimum 14.4 baud modem
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.3 Is this Command & Conquer 2?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Alert is commonly mistaken for Command & Conquer 2: Tiberian Sun.
C&C 2 will be out late in 1997.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.4 When will Red Alert be released?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Alert is available now! We appreciate everyone's patience during
the past few months while we made Red Alert the best game we possibly
could.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.5 Is there a demo or screenshots available?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
There is no demo available yet. We do have movie files, plenty of
screenshots, and music from the game available at our website :
http://www.redalert.net
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
1.6 Hey! Where are GDI and the Brotherhood of Nod?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Red Alert takes place early in the history of the alternate Earth
where the Command and Conquer saga takes place. At that time, GDI
was not yet formed, and Nod was still hiding in the shadows. Red
Alert will show you the beginnings of these two powers. In addition,
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