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[NeoGrant]

How to Play, XWIS Games

A guide to installing, and playing Red Alert 2 Online

A guide to installing, and playing Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge Online
A guide to installing, and playing Tiberian Sun Online

Wait I just want Downloads...

All downloads are available here.

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Before creating a help topic, be sure to look at the Top FAQ's below, and also other FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Invalid Password error message when logging into the XWIS servers?
  Use the XWIS password supplied in the Control Panel.

• Serial Registered Already?
  The serial number entered has already been registered to a Strike-Team account. One Serial per account is only allowed.

• Password Not Remembering when selecting 'Remember Me' in Game
  Run the game as Administrator by right clicking game.exe/ra2.exe and selecting 'Run as Administrator'. If it still continues to happen, read here about turning UAC off (Latter applies to Vista/WIN7 Users)

• I have a Black Screen/Major connection problems/Reconnection Errors/Disconection Errors
  Remove the Lan Patch file from your Game Directory 'wsock32.dll'. Typically comes with the TFD 1.03 unofficial patch.

• Is cheating forbidden on XWIS?
  Yes!  Please read the server rules before continuing to play, if you are using cheats on the server you will be banned.

• I've been a victim of cheating, how do I report a cheater?
  Click Here for more detailed information on reporting cheaters.

• When clicking internet, I don't enter a login screen, instead I get fetching server list?
  Go to Start > Run and type C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts. Hit enter, open it up with Notepad and clear any westwood related entries in there. Save and retry. AND/OR install the XWIS Client Hit XWIS, close and retry.

• I have Lag or Connection problems?
  http://strike-team.net/forums/index.php/topic/171700-optimizing-the-internet-connection-for-multiplayer-anti-lag-connectivity-problems/

• Fatal String Error
  Right click ra2.exe > properties > compatibility > tick run as administrator. If it still persists set compatibility for XP.

• No Game Menu's are displaying, only when I Alt Tab and back into the game do they display.
  http://strike-team.net/forums/index.php/topic/172813-black-screen-no-menus-showing-in-red-alert-2/

If this hasn't helped, please create a help topic with a suitable topic title. Include screenshots (if relevant), and write out any error messages that you are experiencing.  Explain what you have tried to resolve your problem so we are not repeating ourselves.

[NeoGrant]

How to Play Online: Red Alert 2
Red Alert 2 is NOT free to play

EA Have NOT Released Red Alert 2 as Freeware.  It is not Free to Play. It requires a LEGAL, UNSHARED Serial Number, i.e from a newly bought game case, NOT from the internet. You can purchase a Red Alert 2 Account from the XWIS Control Panel allowing you to play online.  Processing could take up to 24 hours, (normally less). We recommend using the following install instructions:

• Download Red Alert 2 and install. (This is optional, but you need RA2 installed someway or another obviously!)
  
  
• Log into the Control Panel using your Strike-Team username and Password. Add a Red Alert 2 serial and create a Red Alert 2 Nickname, noting down the XWIS password supplied.
  
  
• Start the game as administrator.
  
  
• Click Internet.
  
  
• Click Custom Match.
  
  
• Enter the Red Alert 2 Nickname and XWIS password you noted down from the Control Panel
  
  
• Enjoy!

Once you have RA2 Installed, you have the option to Download and Install Yuri's Revenge into the same directory.

Not Working? Create a new help topic describing any error messages you see.

Battle Clans and Nicknames: Manage them by logging in with your Strike-Team Account over at the XWIS Control Panel.

[NeoGrant]

How to Play Online: Tiberian Sun
EA Have released Tiberian Sun as Freeware.  Is it Free to Play Online?

How to Play Tiberian Sun Online:

Yes! Tiberian Sun was released as Freeware by EA not so long ago. We recommend using the following install instructions:

• Download Tiberian Sun
  
  
• Log into the Control Panel and Create a Tiberian Sun nickname, noting down the XWIS password supplied.
  
  
• Start the game as Administrator.
  
  
• Click Internet. Enter the Tiberian Sun Nickname and XWIS password you noted down from the Control Panel
  
  
• Enjoy TS Online!

Not Working? Create a new help topic describing the lobby error messages you see.
Battle Clans and Nicknames: Manage them by logging in with your Strike-Team Account over at the XWIS Control Panel.

Tiberian Sun requires a serial number if you are wanting to play ranked games, playing non ranked games is free! To participate in Ladder games, you can use a serial from a newly bought game, or by purchasing an account from the Control Panel. Online Ladders for Tiberian Sun can be found on the XWIS Website.

[NeoGrant]

How to Play Online: Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge Online
Red Alert 2 is not Free to Play. How to Play Red Alert 2/Yuri's Revenge Online:

EA Have NOT Released Red Alert 2 Yuri's Revenge as Freeware. It is not Free to Play. It requires a LEGAL, UNSHARED Serial Number, i.e from a newly bought game case, NOT from the internet. You can purchase a Red Alert 2 Account from the XWIS Control Panel allowing you to play online.  Processing could take up to 24 hours, (normally less).

Important note: Once a Red Alert 2 serial number is registered in your XWIS Control Panel, you can create a nick, or use Red Alert 2 Nicknames to access online Yuri's Revenge.

We recommend using the following install instructions:

• Download Red Alert 2 and install (If you haven't already). Next Download Yuri's Revenge, both of these downloads are optional. If you have Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge installed already, there is no need to use these installers.
  
• Install WOLAPI
  
• Log into the Control Panel using your Strike-Team Username and Password. Add a Red Alert 2 serial and create a Red Alert 2 Nickname, noting down the XWIS password supplied. Remember a Red Alert 2 nickname also works online Yuri's Revenge.
  
• Start the game as administrator.
  
• Click Internet.
  
• Click Custom Match.
  
• Enter the Red Alert 2 Nickname and XWIS password you noted down from the Control Panel
  
• Enjoy!

Not Working? Create a new help topic describing any error messages you see.

Battle Clans and Nicknames: Manage them by logging in with your Strike-Team Account over at the XWIS Control Panel.

[NeoGrant]

How to Play Online: I've lost my Serial Number, Where can I get one?

EA Have NOT Released Red Alert 2 Yuri's Revenge as Freeware. It is not Free to Play. It requires a LEGAL, UNSHARED Serial Number, i.e from a newly bought game case, NOT from the internet. You can purchase a Red Alert 2 Account from the XWIS Control Panel allowing you to play online. Processing could take up to 24 hours, (normally less).


Purchasing an account via XWIS gives you to play online Yuri's Revenge and Red Alert 2 with unlimited access. Essentially once you've done this, you can go to a friends house and install the game using our above instructions, and just login with your RA2 nickname and password.

Important note: Once a Red Alert 2 serial number is registered in your XWIS Control Panel, you can create a nick, or use Red Alert 2 Nicknames to access online Yuri's Revenge.

I've lost my serial number?

Essentially losing your serial number has lost you your access to getting online. But wait... You can now buy an account electronically so you can access online. Just read above, or go to the XWIS CP and click Buy Via Paypal. You will be notified by Olaf (XWIS Admin) via E-mail with your account activation.