Printable Version of Topic

Posted by: RedDeadSmeg 12 Dec 2017, 12:16

Thanks to the snow here in England I've been off work for a couple of days. As a result here is the ECA Africa campaign ahead of schedule:



http://www.moddb.com/downloads/rotr-187-fan-made-eca-africa-campaign



As for the future:

Aside from one or two potential missions I've pretty much run out of ideas for the moment for Rise of the Reds, so I'm thinking of trying my hand at a mutant campaign for Tiberium Essence.

This of course depends on how well the Worldbuilder works (it's pretty weird from what I've played with so far), so nothing is set in stone yet.

On the other hand I do want to experiment with making an Aleksandr mission which might be fun, so who knows.

Whatever happens, I hope you have fun with this campaign and as always...

Good luck commander.

Posted by: jl319 12 Dec 2017, 12:49

FINALLY I can't wait to try this one

Posted by: Calvin 12 Dec 2017, 15:58

I'm gonna enjoy this

Posted by: Grimalkin 12 Dec 2017, 17:27

Please forgive me if its a stupid question: How can I install this fan-campaign?

Posted by: RedDeadSmeg 12 Dec 2017, 17:38

Whoops I forgot to add it in the description.

Open the zip file and copy all 5 mission files into:

Documents>Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour>Maps

Once you have done that open the game (make sure it's 1.87) go into skirmish and they should be in the unofficial maps.

Posted by: Skitt 12 Dec 2017, 17:44

ran them threw, quite good. though mission 1 is iffy imo

A: the gla just sit there while u wreck em, feels like they should try to fight back at liest.
B: build bug in the WF, claymore camo is still there.

Posted by: Chuck Kawosky 12 Dec 2017, 17:49

Thanks! Could you also explain how to increase the capability of the maps so you can add more maps without worrying about overwriting maps etc? Thanks

Posted by: Grimalkin 12 Dec 2017, 17:54

Oh, Thank you for fast respone.
With player who dont play PvP, your work is a huge support. I really appreciate it

Posted by: RedDeadSmeg 12 Dec 2017, 18:13

I get what you mean, but it is the first mission so I thought I'd go easy on the player.

The Claymore is always a pain to take out as it's under 'system' and not 'unit'. I just keep forgetting tbh, but it's no big deal.



No idea sorry, best to ask someone on the dev team.




No problem mate.

Posted by: 3rdShockArmy 13 Dec 2017, 2:31

Had a real blast! Thank you so much for this, RDS!

Posted by: RedDeadSmeg 13 Dec 2017, 8:34

Thanks 3rdShockArmy, I accidentally deleted your comment on Moddb, guess that teaches me not to use a PS4 to type

Posted by: UNSC THE CHILL OF WAR 13 Dec 2017, 9:48

I want to play this, but i cant download 1.87. My school wifi is terrible and has blocked the download page, and my home internet doesn't even let me on this website (it says "couldn't determine your ip connection" or something)
Plz help

Posted by: 3rdShockArmy 13 Dec 2017, 11:32

Didn't see it. Now I lost all of my upvotes on that comment. Forever. You hurt my feelings, now.

Posted by: gary1910 26 Dec 2017, 22:27

Great job!!!

Really enjoy them.

Since you have done the GLA and now ECA campaigns, how about the rest of the factions so to complete the whole ROTR ?

Posted by: rey 26 Dec 2017, 23:01

meh.. typically there'll be no missions with massacre of europeans or americans(possibly by each other).

Posted by: RedDeadSmeg 26 Dec 2017, 23:02

Thanks

That's a toughie. I'm thinking of doing a Chinese covert campaign at some point, and I've done a special Russian Campaign under General Orlov (and a General Aleksandr campaign is in development!). But as for the US I really have no idea what to do with them, bare in mind these campaigns aren't canon, just fan-made. Ideally I'd like to work on canon campaigns if the dev team would have me, but if not I'm sure I can work something out for the Americans

Posted by: RedDeadSmeg 26 Dec 2017, 23:20

Orlov's First Mission was about the massacre of Berlin and will be expanded on if I do a European campaign for the ECA and Russia.

Posted by: gary1910 26 Dec 2017, 23:38

Nice!!!!

I hope they will give you this opportunity based on your contribution to the community, and I thank you again & kowtow to you for giving everyone here so much joys.

Posted by: RedDeadSmeg 28 Dec 2017, 23:09

I'm glad to hear the community is enjoying the campaigns and giving feedback, it's what drives me to work on more missions for this great mod.

Thanks man

Posted by: rey 31 Dec 2017, 9:43

yep, that's what i was saying: again poor europeans, glorious americans, "evil on the east"(or south) that want to kill all good people and even each other.
americans almost wiping out whole city, 'cause part of civilian are rebels that are against "peaceful intervention" in their country; europeans bombing small country that preferred to become an ally for "rivals of great europe"; etc examples much closer to real life that are no good for "good guys" campaigns.
i deemed to think RotR was about "there is no good guys, everybody is a ...".

Posted by: RedDeadSmeg 31 Dec 2017, 12:02

No one is the good guy in the game, but you can't expect the faction traits to show through in one campaign. Look at Red Alert, for 3 games it was always 'Allies are good and Soviets are bad', then Uprising comes along and now the Soviets are sympathetic because the Allies/FutureTech want to completely wipe them from time itself.

All that have been shown so far is that the ECA declared war on Russia and struck first (not the other way round), the GLA are supported by a Russian General (NOT Russia itself) and the VDV are willing to help protect countries they are at war with.

As for what happens next, here's a little insight:

China aren't going to do jack shit in the Euro-Russian war since they distrust Russia and won't help the ECA because they got kicked out of Europe after saving them in Zero Hour.

The US will intervene but not for the benefit for the ECA.

Also, remember that these campaigns are fan-made, not canon, and real world stuff is boring

Posted by: Alpha Sinister 24 Jan 2018, 1:54

Your campaign is very good. It's story-rich, and some events led to another which is interesting (GLA making Russia a scapegoat). I love it.

Only 2 things I felt were missing, the music and intro missions. You know, it gets bland if there is no C&C music. I understand you'd like to listen to music while playing the game but I suggest to put at least the faction soundtrack so it doesn't feel lonely. And for intros, I believe you will improve in making cinematic intro look more exciting to watch like the Original Zero Hour Missions.

Regardless, good job on creating it. Looking forward for newer campaigns

Posted by: RedDeadSmeg 24 Jan 2018, 17:36

Thanks for the feedback

I understand the lack of music can make the missions feel quite lonely, I just find it the least essential part of mission creating. I'll have a play with adding music in once I start the Euro-Russian war campaigns and see how it goes.

My intro cinematic skills are basic at best,but I feel I have improved after creating the Aleksandr campaign.

Hope you enjoy the latest batch of missions and I'd love feedback on them as well.

Thanks again