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[NSanityHD]

Hello.

 

So I reinstalled RA2 from Origin instead of using CNCNet so I could try login to XWIS but I get an internal error when I try to login. The nick and password are correct as shown on my game account page but I receive this.

 

https://i.imgur.com/LtqVO0L.jpg

[Cobalto]

Hello!

I was just having the same issue and it started to do this when I installed CNCNet. Probably it modifies some files breaking the original ones. I had to uninstall everything (CNCNet and the game) and reinstal the game without CNCNet and started to work again.

[NeoGrant]

I wonder whats causing that? Must be a recent thing as that didn't use to happen I'm sure. Files in the CnCNet package are here if anyone can spot something that might be causing it? https://github.com/CnCNet/cncnet-yr-client-package/tree/develop/package

[NSanityHD]

I'm not quite sure myself but I've been looking for that XCC thing to change the online thing back to "XWIS" instead of "default/WOL" to try and force the game to login to XWIS. The game just crashes.

Well this sucks.

EDIT #2: I entered my serial from Origin into the "RA2" and "RA2 YR" box and tested, I get this in the XWIS Client:

Is this correct or nah?

EDIT: So I managed to get RA2 to connect to XWIS but YR won't.

UPDATE:

Edited by NSanityHD, 02 January 2024 - 01:55 PM.

[Integritate]

CnCNet YR by default uses cnc-ddraw as renderer and that causes the game to crash with an Internal Error when you try to log in. The easiest way to fix this is to run "game.exe" as administrator and in Windows 8 compatibility mode:

 

Same thing should apply to YR, Olaf's removed distribution of YR uses "Yuri's Revenge.exe" to run, if you have installed the game via the EA app, applying these compatibility settings to "YURI.exe" should be enough

 

It's worth mentioning that you should also install the XWIS distribution of RA2 after installing the game from the EA app because the Internet components used by the original game will cause the game to get stuck at the log in screen after entering your nickname and password

[NSanityHD]

CnCNet YR by default uses cnc-ddraw as renderer and that causes the game to crash with an Internal Error when you try to log in. The easiest way to fix this is to run "game.exe" as administrator and in Windows 8 compatibility mode:

 

Same thing should apply to YR, Olaf's removed distribution of YR uses "Yuri's Revenge.exe" to run, if you have installed the game via the EA app, applying these compatibility settings to "YURI.exe" should be enough

 

It's worth mentioning that you should also install the XWIS distribution of RA2 after installing the game from the EA app because the Internet components used by the original game will cause the game to get stuck at the log in screen after entering your nickname and password

I uninstalled CNCNet tbh.

 

I used the XWIS Client and the WOLAPI installer from the Downloads on ST (here) to get access to the XWIS server. It finally worked but if I join or create a game my ping is 1000+ after a minute of being "0ms". I also used "CnCGraphicsPatch".

 

[Olaf]

Ping being shown as 1000 shouldn't be a problem.

[Niek]

WOW,

 

Long time no see NSanity.

 

 

Hope your doing well...

 

 

 

[XMaDTanKX]

Do a fresh install of Ra2/YR from EA.

 

Install CnCNet Client.

 

Right after, download and install the XWiS Ra2 Multiplayer from the downloads section on this forum, overwriting the original installation on the same folder.

 

This used to work for me before.

 

Cheers

 

EDIT: I just realized that the Ra2 XWiS download link is broken, it's giving 404 error. Has something gone wrong Olaf? 

Edited by XMaDTanKX, 05 January 2024 - 08:19 PM.

[NSanityHD]

WOW,

 

Long time no see NSanity.

 

 

Hope your doing well...

 

 

 

Hey, Niek, I've been well thanks. How've you been? How was your xmas and new year?

 

Excellent ironic choice of emote at the end as I'm smoking a joint right now.

 

Do a fresh install of Ra2/YR from EA.

 

Install CnCNet Client.

 

Right after, download and install the XWiS Ra2 Multiplayer from the downloads section on this forum, overwriting the original installation on the same folder.

 

This used to work for me before.

 

Cheers

 

EDIT: I just realized that the Ra2 XWiS download link is broken, it's giving 404 error. Has something gone wrong Olaf? 

I kinda removed CNCNet specifically because I wanted to play classic RA2 on the XWIS server again after having CNCNet for a long time. It just doesn't really give me the satisfaction of RA2 anymore because I miss having to go into the lobby. Shame the channel bot isn't active, seeing "XWISAdmin" at the top of the channel player list would've* been a perfect addition to my nostalgia of 2007-XWIS.  I still remember clearly my first chat ban given by Mr. Rizla (riz).

Edited by NSanityHD, 06 January 2024 - 12:46 AM.

[XMaDTanKX]

lol Rizla that old dog...  he gave me a few warnings too 

 

I really think this site should revive too. I'm considering to play some on XWiS, for pure nostalgia of the original user interface, but when I see all the lobbies are empty I get over it  

 

2005-2007 were the best years 

Edited by XMaDTanKX, 05 January 2024 - 10:44 PM.

[NSanityHD]

lol Rizla that old dog...  he gave me a few warnings too 

 

I really think this site should revive too. I'm considering to play some on XWiS, for pure nostalgia of the original user interface, but when I see all the lobbies are empty I get over it  

 

2005-2007 were the best years 

Yeah I remember. Unfortunately back then because I used to live in the same house as my foster brother we had the same IP and he had his PC in his bedroom upstairs and mine was downstairs. He had that Groza trainer on his PC during tournies but at the time I had no idea. And because I had no idea he cheated and because I was in his clan I eventually got banned too, even though I didn't have a cheat on my computer. We didn't share nicks/serials. I had my own. It was a bit of a kick in the face considering I enjoyed playing back then and I got penalised for his cheating.

 

Even though me and Olaf had a word via PM about it I've been allowed to remain and continue access to XWIS using my Origin/EA RA2 serial.

 

I wish we could some how revitalise interest in XWIS. Get people to join us in a little "event" where we host an 8 player game etc. To make it more fun, no rush. If anyone thinks this is a good idea, let me know and we could discuss it in Player's Lounge and set something up.