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[captive]

As I said before, I haven't had a problem playing the game yet under Vista 64. I have yet to try multiplayer, but as I said before single player is running amazingly smooth for me.

If anything goes wrong I'll come back here and let everyone know.

Random question did you install the game under program files(x86)?

Its just weird that it works fine for someone and doesnt for other people.
At any rate I'm creating a 32 bit vista virtual machine right now. No way I'm not playing this game.


Apparently C&C3 also said it didnt support vista 64. However I ran that fine on my laptop.

 

[Big-E]

Fuck I can't believe this. I am going to withhold my purchase for now I think even though I want to play it. Problems with Vista 64 is inexcusable. I can't believe how much EA dropped the ball. They put up Dead Space which is one of my game of the years with no problems at all and then they do something like this.

 

[f@luS]

I cant get a widescreen resolution (vista 64) im stuck on 1024*768 (instead of 130*768)

 

[Anasui Kishibe]

my copy just shipped, caaaant wait

I have Vista 32 anyway :lol

I hope the online service is better than C&C3, you wont believe how much blasphemy I've thrown at the screen and at EA because of the that unstable, bugged piece of shit service

 

[captive]

Ok seriously what?
I just randomly tried to start the game... and it starts working. The only thing different is the RA3 cd is not in the drive. :lol
I haven't done anything else to the computer or the game, haven't uninstalled reinstalled or anything.

 

[laserbeam]

all seperate map packages or different urls for the same thing? Much appreciated btw, brother wasn't going to buy this because of exclusive map wankery.

sorry for late reply each one is different maps.

 

[bee]

I cant get a widescreen resolution (vista 64) im stuck on 1024*768 (instead of 130*768)

if its the same as the beta then you can change the options.ini, find it here on vista

C:\Users\yourusername\AppData\Roaming\Red Alert 3\Profiles\yourprofilename\options.ini

 

[mr stroke]

I have been playing last night and this morning and have had no problems with V64..so I don't know if its a wide spread issue at this point..(I am not that far into the game so I hope I am not speaking to soon)

I am running-
Vista 64
4g Ram
AMD 6400+
3870x2


the game runs like butter so far at 1920x1200 res...

 

[laserbeam]

I have been playing last night and this morning and have had no problems with V64..so I don't know if its a wide spread issue at this point..(I am not that far into the game so I hope I am not speaking to soon)

I am running-
Vista 64
4g Ram
AMD 6400+
3870x2


the game runs like butter so far at 1920x1200 res...

oddly enough after going to bed and trying again this morning its not crashing at that point anymore. and yeah it runs totally smooth.

 

[ascully]

Running on Vista 64 here with 4GB ram no issues at all at 1920x1200

 

[otake]

Running on Vista 64 here with 4GB ram no issues at all at 1920x1200

there is hope see.

 

[laserbeam]

there is hope see.

64 bit vista seems to work just fine thankfully now that I reinstalled the game. They would have been stupid to pretty much render most of the hardcore gamers pcs useless

 

[RiverBed]

I have WAR and it has a code for an exclusive map in Red Alert 3. I believe those who bought RA3 have a code for War. I only have war and will not buy RA3. so, anybody want to swap?

please PM me.

 

[osmosis]

Good to hear it seems to be running fine on vista 64. Can't wait till my copy arrives.

 

[DustoMan]

EA Store messed up on the shipping of my Premier Edition. I got my pre-order goods last week, but I have no idea when I'm getting the actual game.

 

[Cheeto]

So I picked it up today and installed, now it has to patch but its failing to download...anyone know of any mirrors?

 

[[Nintex]]

So I picked it up today and installed, now it has to patch but its failing to download...anyone know of any mirrors?

The official site has it:
http://www.ea.com/redalert/news-detail.jsp?id=100

 

[Proc]

Put me in the "it works flawless under 64 bit vista" camp

 

[mr stroke]

Really enjoying it so far. Its been along time since a Red Alert game has been out and I realize how much I miss the campy cheese of RA.

so far-

+Graphics are really nice for such an old engine, water looks amazing and colors just pop out everywhere.
+Music
+Transforming units sooooo sick
+Co-op


-Graphics don't hold up as well when scaled up really close.
-Some Freezing here and there
-Some of the unit direction is a little off with units running into walls here and there.


haven't played the other factions yet or played multiplayer....

 

[otake]

I think I'm falling in love with that russian chick. she's so encouraging....

 

[Cheeto]

The official site has it:
http://www.ea.com/redalert/news-detail.jsp?id=100

Thank you sir.

 

[captive]

Really enjoying it so far. Its been along time since a Red Alert game has been out and I realize how much I miss the campy cheese of RA.

so far-

+Graphics are really nice for such an old engine, water looks amazing and colors just pop out everywhere.
+Music
+Transforming units sooooo sick
+Co-op


-Graphics don't hold up as well when scaled up really close.
-Some Freezing here and there
-Some of the unit direction is a little off with units running into walls here and there.


haven't played the other factions yet or played multiplayer....

Its working fine on my comp now, though I didnt do anything except for take the RA3 disk out.

Game looks good, water is really nice.
Idunno what it is something seems off from RA2 and Yuris revenge, just something different, like maybe more stylized art.

Loving the music.

 

[DustoMan]

Loving the music.

Frank Klepacki is a GOD.

 

[AstroLad]

Hmm, so far so good I've just checked out the intro movie and tutorial. I set res to 1920x1200 and graphics to high 2xaa. Only odd thing I noticed was that shadows were blocky as hell even though set to high. Anyone else notice this?

 

[maskrider]

Hmm, so far so good I've just checked out the intro movie and tutorial. I set res to 1920x1200 and graphics to high 2xaa. Only odd thing I noticed was that shadows were blocky as hell even though set to high. Anyone else notice this?

Yes, the same settings as yours with blocky shadows. And cartoon colours on many buildings/premises.

 

[laserbeam]

Yes, blocky shadows. And cartoon colours on many buildings/premises.

I do hate how colorful they have made buildings and such. The Campaigns are the usual good campy fun though with a few twists you dont learn about til you play all the campaigns

 

[AstroLad]

Interesting. Another thing I had to do was set my mouse sensitivity to the highest. I suppose I could bump up the DPI but it works fine with everything else. Odd. Ah well looking forward to digging in tomorrow.

 

[godhandiscen]

I got the game (will install tomorrow). I played the beta fine on my system with Vista 64, hopefully the final release works the same.

BTW, I am so glad I got my bear helmet.

I cant get a widescreen resolution (vista 64) im stuck on 1024*768 (instead of 130*768)

Try the config file. and set whatever resolution you want.


OK Vista 64 users. I am taking one for the team. Installing right now.

 

[godhandiscen]

GAME RUNS LIKE BUTTER ON VISTA 64


Very happy with my purchase. Playing on Ultra High 1600x1050 4xAA. I didnt get into any fight epic enough for the framerate to drop, but it was way above 60fps during the time
I played. I own a 4870x2.

 

[f@luS]

i am capped to 30fps, anyway to unlock?

 

[godhandiscen]

i am capped to 30fps, anyway to unlock?

I was talking about the feeling of the game. If it is truly running at 30fps then it must be the fps cap that fooled me. I will run fraps later. Also, add me guys my username is "godhandiscen".

 

[M3wThr33]

Installing now. Already downloaded pre-sell map. Currently dowloading premier edition maps.

Also, what crazy kooks do you have to be to get a console version of C&C?

 

[M3wThr33]

Looks like I'm in the batch of people with a bad key. #2420 of the Premier edition.

 

[otake]

Looks like I'm in the batch of people with a bad key. #2420 of the Premier edition.

just guess the last digit.

 

[Facism]

windows XP 32bit.

The game crashes at the menu, when the pop-up about the icon in the top right appears. Music continues, computer locks up and i have to reset.

Any ideas?

 

[captive]

running mine at 1900x1200. Game runs great on my box(which should be expected).
And i think it is the colors, it just seems shinier than Red Alert 2.

windows XP 32bit.

The game crashes at the menu, when the pop-up about the icon in the top right appears. Music continues, computer locks up and i have to reset.

Any ideas?

This is similar to what was happening to me. Are you trying to play with your disc in the drive? Thats pretty much what solved my problem. It was weird.

 

[fatigues_gasolini]

GAME RUNS LIKE BUTTER ON VISTA 64


Very happy with my purchase. Playing on Ultra High 1600x1050 4xAA. I didnt get into any fight epic enough for the framerate to drop, but it was way above 60fps during the time
I played. I own a 4870x2.

I second this. I have a 8800GT and playing with almost everything ultra high and at 1920x1080 and runs just fine on Vista 64.

 

[AstroLad]

It runs well v64 for me too, except for that weird blocky shadow thing. I may just turn them off altogether, they really mess up the overall look. Might just be an SLI thing, who knows?

 

[Dina]

windows XP 32bit.

The game crashes at the menu, when the pop-up about the icon in the top right appears. Music continues, computer locks up and i have to reset.

Any ideas?

Lots of complaints, probably something to do with RA3 trying to access the internet (that's what the star does). Unplugging your UTP cable seems to fix this, but I haven't tried.

I hear Patch 1.2 is going to solve this, but my autoupdater is down. No clue when 1.2 is going to be released.

 

[suaveric]

Lots of complaints, probably something to do with RA3 trying to access the internet (that's what the star does). Unplugging your UTP cable seems to fix this, but I haven't tried.

I hear Patch 1.2 is going to solve this, but my autoupdater is down. No clue when 1.2 is going to be released.

i think 1.2 is out now. i got a second patch last night as i was shutting the game down.

 

[Mrbob]

Man, Amazon sure has downgraded the free super saver shipping option. First time I've used it and it is taking two days for the order to process before it ships out. Every other time its shipped right away. I guess they have to push amazon prime!

Anyway, I look forward to playing this. Anyone testing out the co op play? Also, how is the AI companion holding up in missions without a human player?

 

[neorej]

Installing now. Already downloaded pre-sell map. Currently dowloading premier edition maps.

Also, what crazy kooks do you have to be to get a console version of C&C?

Seriously? You don't want to know.

 

[AstroLad]

Man, Amazon sure has downgraded the free super saver shipping option. First time I've used it and it is taking two days for the order to process before it ships out. Every other time its shipped right away. I guess they have to push amazon prime!

Anyway, I look forward to playing this. Anyone testing out the co op play? Also, how is the AI companion holding up in missions without a human player?

Pretty lame. They shipped mine (Prime) out two days ago.

 

[mr stroke]

It runs well v64 for me too, except for that weird blocky shadow thing. I may just turn them off altogether, they really mess up the overall look. Might just be an SLI thing, who knows?

This is what I mean by the graphics not looking as clean scaled up close
C&C3 had the same problem, no matter how much you crank up the res or settings some of those shadows look blocky and ugly. Doesn't bother me too much in game because I am scaled almost all the way out and later in the game and multiplayer there is too much stuff going on to notice it. I hope they patch it but I doubt it as I think it must be something with the engine.

 

[AstroLad]

This is what I mean by the graphics not looking as clean scaled up close
C&C3 had the same problem, no matter how much you crank up the res or settings some of those shadows look blocky and ugly. Doesn't bother me too much in game because I am scaled almost all the way out and later in the game and multiplayer there is too much stuff going on to notice it. I hope they patch it but I doubt it as I think it must be something with the engine.

Ah man, I was hoping it was a bug like the old Witcher no-AF bug. Those shadows are quite ugly. I gotta get into this game, so far the graphics have left me a little disappointed; I was expecting more "pop" but for now I think I like World in Conflict's graphics better. Cutscenes are definitely living up to expectations though. :lol

 

[captive]

Im not getting any block shadows, running at 1900x1200.
On Vista 64, but with an ATI 4870 1gig.

I do wish you could zoom in and zoom out more. Playing 1701 and World in Conflict have spoiled me.

 

[JonAmikar]

How is Jonathan Pryce a D list actor? He starred in Brazil.

 

[Beaulieu]

So anyone played MP yet ? Is it good ?

 

[godhandiscen]

windows XP 32bit.

The game crashes at the menu, when the pop-up about the icon in the top right appears. Music continues, computer locks up and i have to reset.

Any ideas?

WTF, this is happening to me right now. And yesterday it worked fine. FUUUUUUUUCK!

 

[Cheeto]

So anyone played MP yet ? Is it good ?

I jumped into the lobby, so only 2 games being played...one was passworded the other was full. I dunno if its a skill level filter or something.