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 Let's Play C&C Red Alert 3: You Can't Do That! You've Created A Time Paradox! Welcome to the eighth installment of this Command and Conquer Anthology Let's Play. The success of C&C3 allowed for the continuation of the series, continuing the trend comfort through camp, cameos, and live-action cutscenes. In some ways, the game is Red Alert 2 with a new coat of paint, accommodating the an art style and unit models that are more at home in the 2010s than they would be 10 or more years earlier, while in others it expands gameplay functionality and features that made it stand out as an equal to earlier franchise entries, but, I'm getting a little ahead of myself. As is pretty standard for these playthroughs, I only have vague recollections of Red Alert 3, not having played it for at least 10 years. As such, I kindly ask that, for my sake and those of viewers/readers who are less knowledgeable of the goings-on, we should all keep spoilers to an absolute minimum. Short of discovering that absolute zero is indeed possible, let's all do our best!  How this will work As with prior threads, I will be playing through the campaigns before hopping on to the game's expansion. It has been a decade since I last played this, so I will be somewhat blind to the story and how things flesh out, so I ask that we, as usual, keep spoilers to an absolute minimum. I will be exploring the Prima Game Guide as the story/game progresses as well, and will have entries interspersed that speak directly from that entry. What games should we see/expect?  1995 – Command & Conquer 1996 – Command & Conquer – The Covert Operations 1996 – Command & Conquer: Red Alert 1997 – Command & Conquer: Red Alert – Counterstrike 1997 – Command & Conquer: Red Alert – The Aftermath 1998 – Command & Conquer: Red Alert – Retaliation 1999 – Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun 2000 – Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun – Firestorm 2000 – Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 2001 – Command & Conquer: Yuri's Revenge 2002 – Command & Conquer: Renegade (Or Renegade X) 2003 – Command & Conquer: Generals 2003 – Command & Conquer: Generals – Zero Hour 2007 – Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars 2008 – Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath 2008 – Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 <--- You Are Here 2009 – Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 – Uprising 2009 – Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Commander's Challenge 2010 – Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight --- I'm not against mods, but I have no clue which ones are good or bad, and will consider adding any to the list upon request --- I will preface by saying I am not the best strategy player ever (Company of Heroes proved that one!) but I shall attempt to play on the harder difficulties, when available or if possible.  And since this entire thing is being done chronologically, that means ABSOLUTELY NO SPOILERS AT ALL ABOUT ANYTHING! NO. SPOILERS. The Command and Conquer series has very little in terms of adaptations or spin-off content, having, I think, one "expanded universe" book sold in 2009, so let's just let things play out as the games intended them to. Thanks!   The year is, uh... you know what, let's not think about it. The Soviets are on the brink of defeat as the Kremlin is under siege and staff dart around attempting to salvage whatever items they can find, or simply to save themselves. Romanov is nowhere to be found and all seems lost. Except for one Colonel Anatoly Cherdenko and General Nikolai Krukov - the former revealing a secret underground laboratory and, with the help of Dr. Zelinsky, they travel through time in a desperate attempt to change their fate. While some changes are readily noticed upon their return, unforeseen consequences are just around the corner...   The Soviet Union A totalitarian regime whose scheming leaders constantly push a self-righteous agenda focused on achieving a global communistic state, primarily by fielding overwhelming armies of conscripts and poorly-trained grunts.  The Allies A coalition of Western countries, bound together in defense of the free people of the world, the Allies have spent years fighting Soviet aggression, often prevailing through sheer determination.  The Empire of the Rising Sun An ancient land of strict tradition and futuristic technologies, their beloved Emperor Yoshiro has decided it is now time to teach the world a few lessons in civility ... through superior firepower. Introduction + Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VENnacqxGQQ Red Alert 3: Introduction and Tutorials MISSION PLAYLIST Soviet Campaign Soviet 1: The Shrike and the Thorn Soviet 2: Circus of Treachery Allied Campaign Rising Sun Campaign Uprising Miscellaneous Jobbo_Fett fucked around with this message at 16:08 on May 18, 2024 |
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Posting the meme is prohibited. You will regret your words and deeds!!!  Name: Premier Anatoly Cherdenko Affiliation: USSR Occupation: Premier of the Soviet Union (Formerly Colonel in the armed forces) Voiced/Played by: Tim Curry Troy McClure Moment: You might remember them for their performances in Loaded Weapon 1, Muppet Treasure Island, and Charlie's Angels Having helped spearhead the time machine program, Cherdenko was revealed to be the Premier of the Soviet Union post-Einstein calamity. Despite relishing his new position, this development has already caused consternation with General Krukov.  Name: General Nikolai Krukov Affiliation: USSR Occupation: Chief of the General Staff of the Soviet Armed Forces (Formerly Lieutenant-General) Voiced/Played by: Andrew Divoff Troy McClure Moment: You might remember them for their performances in Toy Soldiers, Air Force One, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Lucky to find himself with Anatoly Cherdenko at the end of their rope in the prior timeline, Nikolai received a promotion upon their return from the post-Einstein calamity. His goals seem larger than simply Chief of General Staff, however.  Name: Dasha Fedorovich Affiliation: USSR Occupation: Intelligence Officer Voiced/Played by: Ivana Miličević Troy McClure Moment: You might remember them for their performances in Casino Royale, Jerry Maguire, and Enemy of the State. Intelligence Officer for Generals of the Soviet Armed Forces and Premier Cherdenko.   Name: Oleg Vodnik Affiliation: USSR Occupation: Armor Division Commander Voiced/Played by: Dimitri Diatchenko Troy McClure Moment: You might remember them for their performances in Get Smart, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and Chernobyl Diaries. A fellow Commander in the Soviet Armed Forces, they shared in the victory over the Empire at the Defense of Leningrad.  Name: Nikolai Moskvin Affiliation: USSR Occupation: Field Commander Voiced/Played by: Gene Farber Troy McClure Moment: You might remember them for their performances in X-Men: First Class, Das Boot (2010), and Captain America: Civil War. A fellow Commander in the Soviet Armed Forces. Their actions led to the securing of the Moscow front and retaking Krasna-45. Jobbo_Fett fucked around with this message at 16:38 on May 18, 2024 |
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  Conscript ARMOR: Infantry WEAPON: ADK-45 COST: 100 ABILITY: Molotov Cocktails Poorly trained, yet highly enthusiastic due to mental conditioning and healthy propaganda, Conscripts heedlessly charge into battle firing assault rifles and hurling Molotov cocktails in blind allegiance to the State. Author's Note: Your basic infantry, armed with Molotovs for house-clearing duties.  Flak Trooper ARMOR: Infantry* (Technically unspecified in the wiki I use) WEAPON: Flak Cannon COST: 400 ABILITY: Magnetic Mines Gloriously free after years spent in gulag, brutish Flak Troopers serve Mother Russia by hefting large anti-air flak cannons and attaching mines to enemy armor. Used on ground targets, their cannons are even more impressive. Author's Note: Anti-armor and anti-air, they are a danger to grouped air units and their mines can be devastating.  Natasha Volkova ARMOR: Commando WEAPON: Korshunov SV Sniper Rifle COST: 2000 ABILITY: Airstrike A product of advanced Soviet training programs, Natasha is a hero of the Soviet Union, able to turn the tide of battle with nothing more than her trusty Korshunov rifle and her undying cruelty. She can call in airstrikes to kill larger targets, or snipe pilots to claim their vehicles for Mother Russia. What Natasha’s scope sees, dies. Author's Note: Her special ability is a far cry from other heroes, requiring Natasha to stay in place and wait an agonizing 5 seconds for effect. Not bad, but not great.  Bullfrog ARMOR: Support Vehicle WEAPON: PVS 5-7 Tucha 23mm Cannon COST: 900 ABILITY: Man Cannon Amphibious transports with an unusual troop deployment system: infantry are launched out of a fairly accurate man-cannon, allowing for fast and strategic enemy engagements supported by the ‘frog’s AA gun. Author's Note: One has to wonder who is collecting and packing all those parachutes... A great mobile anti-air and transport platform.  KDB-5 Sickle ARMOR: Light WEAPON: PKX 12.7mm Machine Guns (x3) COST: 900 ABILITY: Flea Jump Originally designed for riot suppression, this walking gun turret is still excellent for crowd control, and is capable of leaping obstacles in order to reach its objectives. Author's Note: Useful for disrupting infantry and surprise attacks, though vulnerable against anything but (non-antitank) infantry.  Tesla Trooper ARMOR: Heavy Infantry WEAPON: Tesla Coilgun COST: 750 ABILITY: Electro-Magnetic Disruptors Enemies of the Soviet Union’s fear these elite mechanized patriots and their deadly tesla cannons. Their only vulnerability comes when they release a devastating EMP attack, rendering their foes—and themselves—temporarily helpless. Author's Note: They are surprisingly ineffective due to their weapon not firing if their target moves out of range while it is charging up.  Barracks ARMOR: Structure COST: 500 POWER USAGE: 25 PURPOSE: Trains infantry Harsh training programs in the Barracks turns scores of worthless serfs and criminals into feared, expendable infantry. Author's Note: Vital for access to infantry units. Jobbo_Fett fucked around with this message at 16:11 on May 18, 2024 |
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If there's one thing that amazes me about this game, it's the sheer amount of film and TV talent they were able to get for a cheeseball computer game, including the additions in the expansion pack.
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May 4, 2024 20:17
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I'm sorry to say that there's a new free to play mobile CnC game out there since you started this project.
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I feel like a standout in that I really like RA3 and I had more fun with it than RA2, just like I feel like I'm the odd one out for liking C&C3 more than Tiberian Sun.
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Oh hey, this game. The disc version came with SecuROM DRM and it wouldn't let me install my collector's edition. EA helpfully directed tech issues to a phone number where a rep assured me that it was completely impossible for their DRM to give off a false positive so I must be a pirate! I must immediately delete my illegal files and refrain from downloading any more EA games, or legal action would follow! And that's how I discovered that pirating games was a thing and the cracked version of RA3 actually worked, unlike the version I'd paid €70 for.
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PurpleXVI posted:I feel like a standout in that I really like RA3 and I had more fun with it than RA2, just like I feel like I'm the odd one out for liking C&C3 more than Tiberian Sun. I'll also the first to state the obvious fact that Tim Curry hamming it up here is utterly glorious. anilEhilated fucked around with this message at 20:47 on May 4, 2024 |
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May 4, 2024 20:44
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SIGSEGV posted:I'm sorry to say that there's a new free to play mobile CnC game out there since you started this project. We don't talk about those!
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May 4, 2024 21:22
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Asehujiko posted:Oh hey, this game. The disc version came with SecuROM DRM and it wouldn't let me install my collector's edition. EA helpfully directed tech issues to a phone number where a rep assured me that it was completely impossible for their DRM to give off a false positive so I must be a pirate! I must immediately delete my illegal files and refrain from downloading any more EA games, or legal action would follow! Genuinely surprised and clearly a representation of EAs internal structure because I remember having a problem with my Generals CD Key and was able to get a new one sent to my email iirc. I think I had to take a photo of my jewel case and game to prove I owned it and that the cd key was wrong, whicb I dont know how I did back then when I didnt have a phone
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May 4, 2024 21:24
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If you play them on bluestacks, they become mainline PC games. Like the mainline Dune games.
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Fearless_Decoy posted:If there's one thing that amazes me about this game, it's the sheer amount of film and TV talent they were able to get for a cheeseball computer game, including the additions in the expansion pack. 100% Wonder what all their salaries were!
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SIGSEGV posted:If you play them on bluestacks, they become mainline PC games. Like the mainline Dune games. What... what is a bluestacks?
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May 4, 2024 21:26
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A virtual machine / emulator (I don't actually care to look up where it sits on that spectrum) that allows you to run mobile apps on a PC, also to develop them and cry a lot.Jobbo_Fett posted:100% I wonder if "high in cheese" gets rates to go down or up.
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May 4, 2024 21:29
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SIGSEGV posted:A virtual machine / emulator (I don't actually care to look up where it sits on that spectrum) that allows you to run mobile apps on a PC, also to develop them and cry a lot. I'm crying tears of joy, as there are no C&C games on their site.
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May 4, 2024 21:54
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Yes, you have to install them from the virtual phone. That aside, I kind of like this tutorial in concept, the execution is a little long though.
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May 4, 2024 21:58
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Asehujiko posted:Oh hey, this game. The disc version came with SecuROM DRM and it wouldn't let me install my collector's edition. EA helpfully directed tech issues to a phone number where a rep assured me that it was completely impossible for their DRM to give off a false positive so I must be a pirate! I must immediately delete my illegal files and refrain from downloading any more EA games, or legal action would follow! The pirated version didn't have it.
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May 4, 2024 22:01
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SIGSEGV posted:Yes, you have to install them from the virtual phone. 1 hour + of tutorials, mainly due to all the chit-chat between characters. I do appreciate the tutorials, but I agree that they are entirely too drat long!
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Jobbo_Fett posted:Genuinely surprised and clearly a representation of EAs internal structure because I remember having a problem with my Generals CD Key and was able to get a new one sent to my email iirc. I think I had to take a photo of my jewel case and game to prove I owned it and that the cd key was wrong, whicb I dont know how I did back then when I didnt have a phone
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There are many things to say about RA3, and a lot I'm sure people will disagree on -- but I think the one thing everyone can agree on is that hiring Tim Curry is never, ever, a mistake.
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I have no recollection of this game other than the actors hamming it up in the cutscenes, and Tim Curry really committing to the bit and just by himself being more hammy than a giant pig farm.
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Geez even sped up the tutorial section is a lot more long winded than I remembered. I guess it's good if you've never played an RTS before. And also have brain damage or it's your first time using a PC. PurpleXVI posted:I feel like a standout in that I really like RA3 and I had more fun with it than RA2, just like I feel like I'm the odd one out for liking C&C3 more than Tiberian Sun. RA3 does have a few things going for it of course, there's a lot of high profile talent here, even more than C&C3. (Though I prefer the acting in C&C3 on the whole.) Tim Curry is of course fantastic as can be expected, and Peter Stormare is lovely in the intro. Also the main menu music absolutely slaps.
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The music in general is pretty solid. The kefpecki remixes are fun, and there's a bunch of tracks that are just fun to roll a bunch of tanks around with.
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FoolyCharged posted:The music in general is pretty solid. The kefpecki remixes are fun, and there's a bunch of tracks that are just fun to roll a bunch of tanks around with. They also had a REALLY good "jingle" that you hear at the end of the video.
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i tried playing this a few times but bounced off within two or three missions each time, glad that i can just watch it now instead 
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Good grief, those tutorials are in dire need of being less longwinded and boring.
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Koorisch posted:Good grief, those tutorials are in dire need of being less longwinded and boring. I still cannot grasp why they needed to split everything into 6-7 tutorials and with so many voiced lines! Whoever argued to have them in must've been doing a VA friend a solid. Also, as per the video, if anyone feels very strongly for the little unit snippet videos, speak now. Otherwise, I think its fair to say they'll be skipped - perhaps uploaded separately somewhere (no promises)
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SIGSEGV posted:Yes, you have to install them from the virtual phone. Trip report: Installed bluestacks and it blue screened my PC. Started up the thing and it asks to turn on virtualization, which I can't do without loving with BIOS. Start without the changes -> one of the C&C games requires it Try the 2nd C&C game, install it, Bluestacks doesn't register it being on the "phone", can't find any settings to change. Uninstalled Bluestacks. 10/10 experience, its like I played it on my phone!
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So the missions will be played solo?
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White Coke posted:So the missions will be played solo? You'll see 🙂
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Jobbo's going to fire up RA3 on two different PC's and play both at the same time.
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Jobbo_Fett posted:Trip report: Installed bluestacks and it blue screened my PC. That's actually fairly accurate to the mobile phone CnC experience, but you've missed gems such as thinking Nod is an acronym "the NOD" and gacha sales tactics. Sorry about the blue screen.
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Jobbo_Fett posted:1 hour + of tutorials, mainly due to all the chit-chat between characters. I do appreciate the tutorials, but I agree that they are entirely too drat long! They were seriously pushing this game as an RTS for consoles after the uneven C&C3 consloe port. I think the unusually thorough tutorial is a product of that, a way to make very sure console players new to the genre knew how everything worked. This is also why units have exactly one special ability-ease of playing the game on controller with a dedicated special ability button.
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Fond memories of playing this on EA's ramshackle attempt to make a competitive multiplayer environment. Game was pretty ludicrously broken balance-wise though.
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Jobbo_Fett posted:Trip report: Installed bluestacks and it blue screened my PC. Aww, does that mean that we're going to miss out on the sick 1.8Ghz Dual-Core gaming rig from 2007 that Kane was showing off in the most recent mobile trailer  ?
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Jobbo_Fett posted:100% I have no idea, but it sure as hell looks like they were all having a grand ol' time seeing who could ham it up the most and I love them for it.
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There's a lot of things I could hate on this game for, like the absurd sexualization of every female character in the game (it literally came with a pinup poster of all the women actresses in the game), but so much of the cast seems to be having so much fun with the whole thing that I just can't bring myself to despise Red Alert 3.
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Cythereal posted:There's a lot of things I could hate on this game for, like the absurd sexualization of every female character in the game (it literally came with a pinup poster of all the women actresses in the game), but so much of the cast seems to be having so much fun with the whole thing that I just can't bring myself to despise Red Alert 3. Oh god.... trust me, Ive have some words about the uniforms in this one
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Oh it's right out there on the game box cover with Ms Commie Hotpants.
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