Tuesday, 14 June 2011

Red Alert 2 Online Exists Officially!

So I'm tired of seeing the same old 'RA2 doesn't have online anymore' crap posted about the net, so in a hope of getting this message loud and clear, heres a blog (lets hope google bumps this up into the search ratings).

Really? Red Alert 2 still has online play?
It actually does, 11 years on, and this game is still powered by a strong community loving the game. With hundreds of players still playing. Don't miss out! Look at the online ladders for proof: http://xwis.net/ra2/

Take a look at the following Information:

Important Information and DownloadsReadme Version 1.1The following information will help you with any issues you experience with installing, playing , or accessing online XWIS games. Please read the following before opening any new topic in the help area.

Have you read through the Frequently Asked Questions?

Please make sure you have read through the Top Frequently Asked Questions before submitting a topic for help, which include the following:
  • Invalid Password when logging into XWIS servers- Use the XWIS password supplied in the Control Panel.
  • Serial Registered Already- The serial number entered has already been registered to a Strike-Team account. One Serial per account.
  • Fatal String Error - Run game.exe as adminstrator/and right click the game.exe and select compatibility mode for Windows Xp SP(X)/98.
  • Password Not Remembering when selecting 'Remember Me' in Game - Run the game as Administrator by right clicking game.exe and selecting 'Run as Administrator'.
  • I have a Black Screen/Major connection problems/Reconnection Errors/Disconection Errors - Remove the Lan Patch file from your Game Directory 'wsock32.dll'.
  • Cheating is forbidden on XWIS, please read the server rules before continuing to play.
  • How do I report a cheater? Click Here for more detailed information on reporting cheaters.
  • Fetching Server List? Go to Start > Run and type C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts. Hit enter, open it up with Notepad and clear any westwood related entries in there. Save and retry.
    AND/OR install the XWIS Client Hit XWIS, close and retry.

For more Detailed FAQ's read here
EA Have released Tiberian Sun as Freeware. Is it Free to Play Online?How to Play Tiberian Sun Online:
Yes! Tiberian Sun was released as Freeware by EA not so long ago. We recommend using the following install instructions:
  • Download Tiberian Sun
  • Log into the Control Panel and Create a Tiberian Sun nickname, noting down the XWIS password supplied.
  • Start the game as Administrator.
  • Click Internet. Enter the Tiberian Sun Nickname and XWIS password you noted down from the Control Panel
  • Enjoy!

Not Working? Create a new help topic describing any error messages you see.
Battle Clans and Nicknames: Manage them by logging in with your Strike-Team Account over at the XWIS Control Panel.

Wait, do I need a Serial Number for Tiberian Sun? I thought it was free to play?

Tiberian Sun requires a serial number if you are wanting to play ranked games, playing non ranked games is free! To participate in Ladder games, you can use a serial from a newly bought game, or by purchasing an account from the Control Panel. Online Ladders for Tiberian Sun can be found on the XWIS Website.

Red Alert 2 is not Free to Play. Serials are Required!How to Play Red Alert 2/Yuri's Revenge Online:

EA Have NOT Released Red Alert 2 as Freeware. It is not Free to Play. It requires a LEGAL, UNSHARED Serial Number, i.e from a newly bought game case. NOT from the internet. You can purchase a Red Alert 2 Account from the XWIS Control Panel. Or alternatively a Serial number can be bought from SerialCafe both of which allow them selves to take 24 hours to process. (normally less).We recommend using the following install instructions:
  • Log into the Control Panel, add a Red Alert 2 serial and create a Red Alert 2 Nickname, noting down the XWIS password supplied.
  • Start the game as administrator.
  • Click Internet.
  • Click Custom Match.
  • Enter the Red Alert 2 Nickname and XWIS password you noted down from the Control Panel
  • Enjoy!
Not Working? Create a new help topic describing any error messages you see.Battle Clans and Nicknames: Manage them by logging in with your Strike-Team Account over at the XWIS Control Panel.
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