How to Play Command and Conquer Generals Online

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Install C&C Generals;

   You can always google these files if you have issues with the mentioned website. ,,, (www.gameranger.com) ,, Do so and go on with the installation. , Let it do it's job.
   
   Its recommended to leave the computer idle when the updating process is going on. , If it doesn't you can do so manually in the options menu. , Click on it and choose "My Games".
   
   Now you can only see the games you have installed which is good because it saves time.
   
   In this screenshot i only have COD installed. ,, Each room has a bunch of property that is either allowing or disallowing you to join.
   
   A Green Light:
   If you can see a green light next to the room then that means the game has already started and you can't join anymore.
   
   A Lock Sign:
   If you can see the lock sign next to the room then the room is password protected and you need to contact the host for a password.
   
   Usually this kind of rooms are private.
   
   Description:
   The room's main descriptions.
   
   Usually the map, player's level, rules and restrictions are stated here.
   
   Here is a Description example: "2 VS 2 No Rules No Newbies Fallen Empire". in this example the host is willing to play a 2 VS 2 Game on the Fallen Empire Map and is disallowing New players to join. ,, As an example for a 2 VS 2 game you need at least 4 players in the room.
   
   But some hosts take 1 more player than required as backup so in case one player failed to join the backup player will fill his place. , Once the game is started don't do anything.
   
   Gameranger will automatically navigate you to Multiplayer>Network>Direct Connect>Join game .
   
   If you are the host it will navigate you to Multiplayer>Network>Direct Connect>Create Game. , People rather not choose the faction on their Game rooms, Because choosing armies makes the game unfair, so every player picks random as it's faction. ,,
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   Step 2: Install C&C Generals Zero Hour

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   Step 3: Open the following website (http://www.cnclabs.com/downloads/generals/patches.aspx) to download the files stated in the next two steps.

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   Step 4: Download the 1.08 Patch for Generals.

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   Step 5: Download the 1.04 Patch for Zero Hour.

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   Step 6: Download GameRanger.

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   Step 7: Install the patches and GameRanger.

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   Step 8: GameRanger will ask you to create an account.

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   Step 9: After the installation GameRanger will update itself.

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    Step 10: Once GameRanger is done updating it will open itself and will detect your installed games.

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    Step 11: There is a drop-down menu at the middle-top of the GameRanger screen.

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    Step 12: Now that you have everything set its time to choose a room.

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    Step 13: Host a room by clicking on the Host button (optional).

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    Step 14: Once you are in a room

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    Step 15: wait for the room to reach its number of required players.

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    Step 16: Wait for the room to start the game.

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    Step 17: Once in the Game choose your Color and Team.

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    Step 18: Click on Accept and wait for the host to start

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    Step 19: Enjoy online gaming.

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