red alert newbie question

[johnbonesjones]

Hello

 

I just downloaded red alert after not having played it for about 15 years...

at the beginning of the game I start off with a harvester. what do I do next? I couldn't get it to harvest the minerals and I didn't see any building selections in my menu. could I get a little help to start me off please

 

Thanks

[Ford (retired)]

hmm, that seems weird.

Wait, you started off with a "harvester". That isn't possible unless there is preplaced units (a modded map for instance)
 

I think what you are refering to is the MCV. First, select it, then left click it again.

[PthBynd]

Please note that you can not deploy the MCV in the ore :-) You can deploy the MCV in an empty space