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====== Supreme Commander - Forged Alliance ====== | ====== Supreme Commander - Forged Alliance ====== | ||
{{page> | {{page> | ||
- | * [[ftp://www.mobile-infanterie.de/ | + | * [[https://maps.mobile-infanterie.de/ |
===== Information ===== | ===== Information ===== | ||
- | Forged Alliance is a stand-alone addon for [[Supreme Commander]], | + | <block classes right info> |
+ | **Multiplayer Information** | ||
+ | * Internet play: yes | ||
+ | * LAN play: yes | ||
+ | * Lobby search: yes | ||
+ | * Direct IP: yes | ||
+ | * Play via [[..: | ||
+ | * [[..: | ||
+ | * Singleplayer campaign: yes | ||
+ | * Hotseat: no | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | Forged Alliance is a stand-alone addon for [[Supreme Commander]], | ||
For the multiplayer this means on the one hand another faction that you can play. On the other hand there are a few new units. FA is therefore to be preferred for the multiplayer. | For the multiplayer this means on the one hand another faction that you can play. On the other hand there are a few new units. FA is therefore to be preferred for the multiplayer. | ||
+ | ===== Purchasing ===== | ||
+ | The game is still distributed via [[https:// | ||
===== Versions ===== | ===== Versions ===== | ||
- | There are two major version types, the Steam version (2019-02-09: | + | There are two major version types, the Steam version (2019-02-09: |
===== Installation ===== | ===== Installation ===== | ||
Essentially the usual way: Install from DVD, patch, if necessary copy a crack over it. Alternatively, | Essentially the usual way: Install from DVD, patch, if necessary copy a crack over it. Alternatively, | ||
Both versions are playable up to and including Win 10. | Both versions are playable up to and including Win 10. | ||
+ | ===== Troubleshooting ===== | ||
+ | The game is known to cause problems with Nvidia drivers of version 460.79 or later. Game stutters and frames are dropping. There are three different approaches you can try, that might help you with that problem: | ||
+ | - Install Nvidia drivers //older// than version 460.79, | ||
+ | - enter '' | ||
+ | - open your services menu via '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ([[https:// | ||
===== Multiplayer ===== | ===== Multiplayer ===== | ||
+ | ==== Comparison to the Base Game ==== | ||
Compared to [[Supreme Commander]] the economy is somewhat faster. The units themselves are just as fast, only the construction is faster. Some units are new (e.g. automated construction buildings). However, not much has changed in the core gameplay. | Compared to [[Supreme Commander]] the economy is somewhat faster. The units themselves are just as fast, only the construction is faster. Some units are new (e.g. automated construction buildings). However, not much has changed in the core gameplay. | ||
- | + | ==== Plain Game Versions ==== | |
- | The game works kind of good via LAN, provided, everyone uses the same version. Still, sometimes you simply cannot find an open match. Another problem can be the inability to join a match, where already two players are connected. It manifests itself | + | === LAN === |
- | + | The game works kind of well via LAN, provided, everyone uses the same version. Still, sometimes you simply cannot find an open match. Another problem can be the inability to join an open match, where already two players are connected. It manifests itself | |
- | Via internet is a whole different story. In short, you cannot play the DVD version via Internet without any [[VPN]] tools, and even then the above mentioned problems may occur. You certainly cannot use the official lobby servers any more, as the GPG net was shut down a while ago. However, there is an alternative in form of [[https:// | + | === WAN === |
- | - You //need// the steam version, | + | Via internet is a whole different story. In short, you cannot play the DVD version via Internet without any [[..: |
+ | ==== Forged Alliance Forever ==== | ||
+ | There is also an alternative in form of [[https:// | ||
+ | - You //need// the [[..:gaming platforms: | ||
- you need an account with FAF, | - you need an account with FAF, | ||
- | - you need to link that account to your [[Steam]] account. Remember requirement 1.? | + | - you need to link that account to your Steam account. Remember requirement 1... |
- You need to use their client software as well. | - You need to use their client software as well. | ||
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* co-op mode, | * co-op mode, | ||
* game mods, | * game mods, | ||
- | * ELO score like ratings and of course | + | * Elo score like ratings and of course |
* lobby server via internet. | * lobby server via internet. | ||
===== AI and Nukes ===== | ===== AI and Nukes ===== | ||
- | Some might have the impression, that the AI never uses nukes. That is not true! They actually do, but usually not earlier than one hour into the game. They are then thrown at the commander. But not all of them do. Current situation looks like this: | + | Some might have the impression, that the AI never uses nukes. That is not true! They actually do, but usually not earlier than one hour into the game. They are then thrown at the commander. But not all of the AIs do. Current situation looks like this: |
^ AI Type ^ Uses Nukes ^ | ^ AI Type ^ Uses Nukes ^ | ||
| Easy | no | | | Easy | no | | ||
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As written above, the AI needs some time to get to the point, where it throws strategic missiles at you. In one match this was as early as 46 Minutes (game time). | As written above, the AI needs some time to get to the point, where it throws strategic missiles at you. In one match this was as early as 46 Minutes (game time). | ||
===== Network ===== | ===== Network ===== | ||
- | The game can be played in several ways over the network. The Steam version has an extra Internet multiplayer lobby that replaces the GPGNet lobby. (See section [[# | + | The game can be played in several ways over the network. The Steam version has an extra Internet multiplayer lobby that replaces the GPGNet lobby. (See section [[# |
For a network game, FA requires the specified port and 15000 (UDP) to be allowed in a possible firewall. | For a network game, FA requires the specified port and 15000 (UDP) to be allowed in a possible firewall. | ||
+ | ===== Videos ===== | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
===== Web Links ===== | ===== Web Links ===== | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
===== See also ===== | ===== See also ===== | ||
* [[Total Annihilation mechanics# | * [[Total Annihilation mechanics# | ||
- | [[games database|Back to the games database]] | + | [[..: |
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