stix1845 0 Posted December 30, 2016 Hi, I'm trying to modify the rules.ini for RA1. I have downloaded the file, made the changes (triple checked spelling, etc), and moved the Rules.ini file into the Command & Conquer Red Alert folder in the C drive. However, every time I try to start the game, the changes don't take effect. I'm playing in the multiplayer skirmishes. Please help. I'm not much of a computer person, but I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkyFr3sh 216 Posted December 30, 2016 for cncnet multiplayer / skirmish you'll need to rename the file to spawn.xdp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darko 0 Posted January 13, 2017 for cncnet multiplayer / skirmish you'll need to rename the file to spawn.xdp I've done this but it's still not changing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkyFr3sh 216 Posted January 13, 2017 for cncnet multiplayer / skirmish you'll need to rename the file to spawn.xdp I've done this but it's still not changing? Make sure the file is really named spawn.xdp and NOT spawn.xdp.ini, because windows hides the extension by default and doesn't allow you to change it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darko 0 Posted January 13, 2017 for cncnet multiplayer / skirmish you'll need to rename the file to spawn.xdp I've done this but it's still not changing? Make sure the file is really named spawn.xdp and NOT spawn.xdp.ini, because windows hides the extension by default and doesn't allow you to change it I've managed to get it work! Thank you. I have another question.. I've realised they're only 2 soviet sides now, how do I switch a country from allied to soviet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewFord 33 Posted January 21, 2017 as far as i know, countries are hardcoded. Thus you cannot change a counter to allied or soviet unless you modify the game.exe code. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NDiaz 6 Posted January 25, 2017 I suppose you could switch around every single unit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Messiah 52 Posted January 25, 2017 as far as i know, countries are hardcoded. Thus you cannot change a counter to allied or soviet unless you modify the game.exe code. Add this to the map file and select germany: [Germany] Country=2 ; play as Russian country Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerion 0 Posted March 13, 2017 for cncnet multiplayer / skirmish you'll need to rename the file to spawn.xdp I've done this but it's still not changing? Make sure the file is really named spawn.xdp and NOT spawn.xdp.ini, because windows hides the extension by default and doesn't allow you to change it I've managed to get it work! Thank you. I have another question.. I've realised they're only 2 soviet sides now, how do I switch a country from allied to soviet? Hi, can you tell me how you did it? I am trying to do the same withe Reborn mod rulesmd.ini but it doesn't matter if I put the file in the folder or inside the expand98.mix again. Changes would simply not take effect and I am playing single player and OFFLINE only. Maybe it can work for me too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyerguds 135 Posted March 13, 2017 That's a completely different game... This is all about RA1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimeonthestr 0 Posted April 1, 2019 On 12/30/2016 at 7:40 AM, FunkyFr3sh said: for cncnet multiplayer / skirmish you'll need to rename the file to spawn.xdp where is the rules.ini file i cant find it.where is it and how do i rename it? thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewFord 33 Posted April 2, 2019 Originally it is in a mix file called 'redalert.mix/local.mix/rules.ini'. The one that cncnet uses is called spawn.xdp. It's inside the main directory. You can open spawn.xdp with notepad and its functionally identical to rules.ini. I strongly recommend put rules.ini changes within a map file if you want to make changes that you can play with other players online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimeonthestr 0 Posted April 2, 2019 4 hours ago, AndrewFord said: Originally it is in a mix file called 'redalert.mix/local.mix/rules.ini'. The one that cncnet uses is called spawn.xdp. It's inside the main directory. You can open spawn.xdp with notepad and its functionally identical to rules.ini. I strongly recommend put rules.ini changes within a map file if you want to make changes that you can play with other players online. i tried to do it with the map file yet nothing has changed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slimeonthestr 0 Posted April 2, 2019 On 12/30/2016 at 7:40 AM, FunkyFr3sh said: for cncnet multiplayer / skirmish you'll need to rename the file to spawn.xdp mcafee says ur red alert is a virus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MN_Chief 164 Posted April 2, 2019 @slimeonthestr That's a false-positive. Also, I would recommend getting rid of McAfee completely. It's honestly not that great, and Windows Defender has gotten insanely good over the years. That's completely my opinion though. Quick interjection, here are all the files you'll need to start.Rules commented: RULES-n.INI <--- *RECOMMENDED*Rules uncommented: Rules.iniAftermath: AFTRMATH.INIAs for editing rules.ini, I would actually avoid that completely and instead put the changes that you want to make onto a map file instead. Let me know if you have any questions. I'll try my best to answer. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites