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[IntoTheRain]

Hello.

I recently reinstalled the game and played through the campaigns for nostalgia's sake. (its probably been at least 8 years) I'm kinda thinking about checking out online play if there is still an active group. I just had a few questions.

1) Is the game generally considered balanced? The latest version seems alright, (especially compared to 1.0) but I want to be sure there isn't something I am unaware of.

2) Are any of the mods designed for competitive play, or are they mostly single player oriented? I have tried a few, and most of them just turn the game into a giant mess of 500 units, several of which are usually terribly balanced. (pinpoint accuracy high powered artillery anyone?)

3) Are there any mods that make the AI half way decent? You can't execute rushes on them, you can't tech evenly with them, and yet...its completely hopeless at actually attacking. (or defending itself late game..)

4) Additionally, is there any mod that works on improving unit AI? Because some of it makes me want to scratch my eyes out. Jump troopers landing when units that can shoot ground are still right next to them, or units not automatically attacking enemy buildings unless specifically ordered is especially frustrating when your trying to manage several things at once.

4) And finally, are there any mods that help out with the outdated interface. Trying to scroll through 30 units to find the one your looking for is a pain. Is there a way to make the pics smaller so you can increase the number of units visible? Is there a way to force the game to sort the unit types out? I.E. all infantry/all vehicles/all aircraft/other abilities regardless of when they become available as tech options?

It does look like there are a lot of people here who still enjoy the game. So at least the game has an active (if small) community. I'm kinda hoping that either multiplayer or a well designed mod can keep my interest.

[IntoTheRain]

Interesting.

I actually prefer the long answer, I did ask a lot of questions and I prefer getting more complete answers, so no objections from me.

My biggest problem with game balance seems to be that the game is mostly a bunch of people who play single player in their spare time. (basically what I am doing right now) So its all going to be personal experience on if something is good or bad. There is no statistical records, or tournament replays of what units are used most prominently. (or if that is even a concern) I, for example, disagree with GDI being imbalanced by getting an effective siege unit. Almost every faction in pretty much every game requires something to beat static defenses from beyond their effective range or they end up lacking ways to fight turtlers.

So most of the AI and selection boxes are not modable. I was afraid of that. My biggest complaint with the game is probably just how badly some of it is written compared to more modern games. Guess I will be practicing my APM for a while to be better at babysitting units.

As for modding the game myself, I doubt I have the time. Job/School/Friends take up most of my time right now. There does seem to be a lot of at least graphically interesting games out there right now, although they look pretty dormant right now as well unfortunately. Hopefully one of them can perk up my interest in the game.

As for Hamachi, yeah I'm interested in playing a few games with you if your willing to host. I'll PM you a good time if you want, I'm not sure when I will be free for a few hours right now. Although personally I can't see how you prefer the old style scrollbar to the new one. I think simply hotkeying your barracks/warfac and then selecting the unit you want would be far faster than scrolling upward through 15 options. Shrug, different preferences I guess.

Thanks A Lot!