TaxOwlbear Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Command & Conquer Red Alert 3! I really like this game. Do I like it as much as the older entries? Probably not. I do love the coop campaign, though, and I like the distinctions between the three factions. Anyway, let's get on to the actual game. We start with the first Soviet mission, in which we defend the Leningrad Fortress - not that it needs much defending; it pretty has unlimited hit points anyway. Soviets Mission 1: The Shrike and the Thorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 The second Soviet mission features more sniping as well as more of the new support powers. The Soviets have to have a whole bunch of old satellites just waiting to be dropped on someone! Soviets Mission 2: Circus of Treachery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Did the Empire really have blueprints for a Nano Core Royal Palace? Soviets Mission 3: Taking Back Ice Harbour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X3M Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 It is clearly noticeable that they worked on the AI path taking "off map". And how it compares to your units path taking. Is Natasja going to return btw? Or is she perma dead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 No permadeath for heroes in RA3, except in certain commando missions. You can re-recruit them at your barracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 I would love at warships in mountain lakes, but that's actually a thing in Bolivia. Soviets Mission 4: March of the Red Army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 This is the mission with the infamous tech inhibitor. It's also the one where we get access to cheesy air units. Soviets Mission 5: The Science of War Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 I like this mission. We get to use Kirov Airships, there's multiple enemies to fight... and no music during the first half.for some reason. Soviets Mission 6: No Traitor Tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 This may very well be my favourite mission in the entire game. It's so much fun! We go up against all Imperial commanders, we get Apocalypse Tanks, and... there's a little surprise at the end. Soviets Mission 7: To Tame A Living God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X3M Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 That last mission, how you deal with the new enemy MCV. Reminds me of playing EbfD. Where in a defend mission. I simply rush in and kill the enemies MCV before a base is even build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted July 10, 2016 Author Share Posted July 10, 2016 Sucking enemy MCVs into space is my favourite use of the magnetic satellite. It's the most trollish power. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 I love this mission. It's like a James Bond RTS. Soviets Mission 8: The Stone-Faced Witnesses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 As Red Alert 2 starts, so does Red Alert 3 end. The Soviet campaign, that is. I always found the first part of this mission to be rather difficult to the rest. Then again, RA3's difficulty is all over the place anyway. Soviets Mission 9: Blight on the Apple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 Welcome to the Allied campaign! The first mission is actually surprisingly tricky. The first time I played it I lost because I didn't bother protecting my base, and then lost because having 15+ vehicles but no buildings still means you lose. Allies Mission 1: Ride of the Red Menace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X3M Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Minimum range huh? Your beach cannon thought at a certain point some minutes later, "!@#$ minimum range" Another funny comment. "Wasn't there a vehicle in Red Alert 2 that could do the same as this IFV?". http://vignette4.wikia.nocookie.net/cnc/images/1/10/Ra3MultigunnerIfvGarrisons.png/revision/latest?cb=20130215214925 That is one of those missions that looks really hard for a first mission. And as said before, you failed it 2 times. However, if you place your units in the right spots. This mission is a simple, popcorn event. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 He, my first loss was really disappointing. I shouldn't have lost the mission if all the Soviets have left are two heavily damaged Kirovs, whereas I have 10+ IFVs, several of which are elite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 This mission is pretty fun. It's also well-designed, with both commanders having completely different objectives. Allies Mission 2: The Shark and the Lure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 Finally: Air units! Allies Mission 3: The Famous Liberation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 We now fight alongside the Soviets! What could possibly go wrong? Allies Mission 4: Enemy of my Enemy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 This is lifted straight from 1984, isn't it? Allies Mission 5: The Unfathomable Fortress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X3M Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 That ended very sudden. Is there a part 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 Man, this LP is a mess. I just checked the video: The last eight minutes are black, and got cut off when I uploaded them (or weren't properly rendered). Apologies for that. I'll have a fixed version up by tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 Fixed and re-uploaded the previous video! I love this mission. The evil president heads are just awesome. Allies Mission 6: A Monument of Madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 This isn't all that hard... unless you play with the AI and let it chronoshift onto the mainland. Then you're dead. Allies Mission 7: Forever Sets the Sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxOwlbear Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 A fun mission. Turns out Cuba is really into sports. This is also one of those mission where the AI (relative to other games) shines. Giles is quite compete at brining down those airships. More competent than me when I played this mission for the first time! Allies Mission 8: The Great Bear Trap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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