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Who of you are still playing C&C games ?

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  • 02-07-2010 2:58pm
    #1
    master412160
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭


    I do a plenty, what about you ?

    C&C stand for CommandandConquer

    I love them, but my favorite would be Renegade and Kanes Wrath.


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    Yakult
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 7,941 Mod ✭✭✭✭Yakult


    Red Alert 2 was my favourite. New ones imo are ****e.


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    #3
    Davidius
    Registered Users Posts: 4,893 ✭✭✭Davidius


    I play Red Alert 2 and 3 the odd time as well as having Tiberian Sun installed on the laptop. Good series but felt slightly disillusioned by Red Alert 3 trying too hard about being zany and getting my arse kicked online. Campaign mode in it was just dull.


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    #4
    CrazyFish
    Registered Users Posts: 211 ✭✭CrazyFish


    I still play a bit of Tib Sun when I am bored.


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    #5
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 80,439 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    I love tiberian sun,anyone up for a game?


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    #6
    PerrinV2
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 6,332 Mod ✭✭✭✭PerrinV2


    Just got tiberian sun again today(lost the old copy)


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    #7
    degrassinoel
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    enjoying generals and zero hour all over again :)


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    #8
    master412160
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭master412160


    Anyone playing Kanes Wrath online ?:D


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    #9
    chopperbyrne
    Registered Users Posts: 11,009 ✭✭✭✭chopperbyrne


    degrassinoel wrote: »
    enjoying generals and zero hour all over again :)

    On what OS?

    I can't get them to work on Windows 7 64bit.


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    #10
    heffomike54
    Registered Users Posts: 433 ✭✭heffomike54


    Bought the version on the PS3, was really looking forward to playing and it was pants. Was gutted, loved the series, one of the best stratagem games ever.


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    #11
    Dave_The_Sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,383 ✭✭✭Dave_The_Sheep


    I bought C&C 4 recently, very disappointing. The gameplay hasn't advanced enough, there are some nice tactical innovations, but it still essentially remains a question of numbers - with a very small bit of rock paper scissors thrown in.

    What games aren't just rock/paper/scissors with numbers though, fair question. I'd point to Total War, in which positioning your troops is paramount, as are keeping your army in formation, flanking, etc. C&C doesn't offer that (not that it ever did, but times have moved on).

    Also, and I realise that C&C has always been tongue in cheek, its why we liked it, but its just a bit ridiculous in parts these days. The technology, the cutscenes, the storyline... Ah, maybe I've just moved on.

    Still, a great series and I loved the first one and Red Alert was an awesome game.


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    Dublin_Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 7,692 ✭✭✭Dublin_Gunner


    The original C&C was great (and its free too still I think), Red Alert was great.


    Tiberian Sun was my favourite. In fact, one of my favourite games of all time.

    I lost my CD a couple of years ago, but its free the past while, and keep meaning to d/l it. Oh, the hours of college work that didn't get done because of that game...


    Tiberian Dawn, Red Alert, and Tiberian Sun can be d/l from here

    http://www.commandandconquer.com/classic


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    #13
    TerrorFirmer
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    Red Alert original is champion. Not a fan of RA2 at all, or its sequel. Red Alert/Retaliation was the last true great C&C game in my opinion.


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    #14
    Dublin_Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 7,692 ✭✭✭Dublin_Gunner


    Got Tiberian Sun & Firestorm earlier.

    Plays perfectly under Win 7 64bit.

    I just finished playing the first couple of missions. Brilliant, addictive stuff! One of those games where you keep playing until you get past the level, and then say "Ah, sure I'll give the next level just one go..."


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    #15
    Ross_Mahon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,283 ✭✭✭Ross_Mahon


    Was playing Red Alert 3 Co-Op campaign a while ago, Some deep strats going on to beat the game on the hardest difficulty, Great fun


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    Yakult
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 7,941 Mod ✭✭✭✭Yakult


    Dublin_Gunner wrote: »
    The original C&C was great (and its free too still I think), Red Alert was great.


    Tiberian Sun was my favourite. In fact, one of my favourite games of all time.

    I lost my CD a couple of years ago, but its free the past while, and keep meaning to d/l it. Oh, the hours of college work that didn't get done because of that game...


    Tiberian Dawn, Red Alert, and Tiberian Sun can be d/l from here

    http://www.commandandconquer.com/classic

    There goes my weekend :P


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    thenightrider
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    chopperbyrne wrote: »
    On what OS?

    I can't get them to work on Windows 7 64bit.


    Ive got win 7 64 bit and i play all the c+c games just set them to run in compatibilty mode


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    #18
    Sisko
    Registered Users Posts: 2,910 ✭✭✭Sisko


    WHAT!? Red alert can be downloaded for free?


    I only have one question.


    Can I play this multiplayer

    I've always wanted to play red alert 1 multiplayer online!!!


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    #19
    ThatCrazyGuy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9 ✭ThatCrazyGuy


    Played it tonight :D


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    #20
    chopperbyrne
    Registered Users Posts: 11,009 ✭✭✭✭chopperbyrne


    thenightrider wrote: »
    Ive got win 7 64 bit and i play all the c+c games just set them to run in compatibilty mode

    Tried that and still get directx errors when starting the game.

    After a search of the net, it seems there are many people getting the same error too.


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    #21
    Dublin_Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 7,692 ✭✭✭Dublin_Gunner


    chopperbyrne wrote: »
    Tried that and still get directx errors when starting the game.

    After a search of the net, it seems there are many people getting the same error too.


    Hmm odd.

    I got Tiberian Sun, just extracted it, popped it in the 'Program Files (x86)\EA Games\' folder, and worked like a charm.

    Win 7 Ultimate 64bit.

    I did set it to run as administrator though.

    Also, be sure to correct the shortcuts if you don't have it on the C drive...

    Sisko - yes, they are the full games. Assuming there are still people playing these online that is...


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    #22
    chopperbyrne
    Registered Users Posts: 11,009 ✭✭✭✭chopperbyrne


    I'm specifically talking about Generals and Zero Hour which I have the disks for. Have it set to run as administrator and compatibility mode set for the exe and still get errors. Very annoying as they're my favourite C&C games.

    Not tried Red Alert 2 on Windows 7 yet, but I imagine it might have issues too.


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    #23
    vuegamer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭vuegamer


    I love command and conquer!! I use to play it 24/7 need to get back into it, anybody know were i could buy this game?


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    #24
    Dublin_Gunner
    Registered Users Posts: 7,692 ✭✭✭Dublin_Gunner


    vuegamer wrote: »
    I love command and conquer!! I use to play it 24/7 need to get back into it, anybody know were i could buy this game?

    Are you serious? If you read the thread, you will see I posted that the 1st 3 games in the series are free. And I provided the link where to get them. :)


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    #25
    vuegamer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭vuegamer


    thanks mate


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    #26
    jor el
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,713 ✭✭✭✭jor el


    chopperbyrne wrote: »
    I'm specifically talking about Generals and Zero Hour which I have the disks for. Have it set to run as administrator and compatibility mode set for the exe and still get errors. Very annoying as they're my favourite C&C games.

    I go back to Generals and ZH every now and again, but have upgraded to Win7 x64 recently, and haven't tried to install or play since. Must have a go again some day soon. You can't beat a bit of skirmish with the GLA.

    Have you run the installer as administrator and in compatibility mode? Might be worth trying. Another thing to do might be to install Windows XP Mode on Windows 7 (virtual machine) and install the game in that.


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