User Guide

MEAT GRINDER: This type of game forces players to rely on infantry and tanks.
NAVAL WAR: Players battle on small islands.
COOPERATIVE: Allows you to play with a friend through a specially designed campaign.
CO-OP PLAY
Command & Conquer Red Alert 2 allows two friends to play against preset computer
opponents throughout the course of a short campaign. There are five campaigns,
some harder than others.
CHOOSING A BATTLEFIELD
When you select a game type, the maps available for that type of game will appear in
the menu on the right. Each map has a suggested number of players. Click on the map
you wish to play, and you will see a small overview of the map in the top right corner
of the screen. Click the Use Map button to return to the Skirmish/Multiplayer menu,
where you can start the game.
CREATE A RANDOM MAP
You can create a random map by clicking on the Create Random Map button. Here you
will be able to determine the terrain type you wish to use, the time of day of the battle,
the climate, the general size of the map, the availability of resources, and the number
of players. If you have no preferences, clicking on the Surprise Me button will generate
a completely random map. You can preview the map you have created with the Preview
Map button.
LOAD MAP: Use a previously saved randomly created map.
SAVE MAP: If the random map you have created appeals to you, you can save it for future
play. Saved random maps can be loaded and deleted from this menu as well.
DELETE MAP: Delete a map you’ve created.
USE MAP: Use the created map and return to the Choose Map menu.
PREVIEW MAP: Allows you to sneak a peek at the map you’ve created. A small version of
the map will appear in the upper right hand corner of the screen.
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