Command & Conquer: Red Alert English Retail v1.08PE patch

If you install this patch and then try to install Counterstrike, you will get the following error message:

Compression error. Error ept0036: Old file not found. However, a file of the same name was found, noupdate done since file contents do not match. File: game.dat

This message is normal and Counterstrike will play correctly.

The following is a list of items that are updated automatically by installing this patch:

1. Score Screen Fix

Some systems were having problems handling the heavy memory requirements of the score screen opening animation. We have changed the way memory is handled at that point to improve performance.

2. Improved Multiplay

We have made various aspects of multiplay more comprehensive, to trap the rare, special cases which occasionally surfaced during multiplay on some systems. Fixes include better error handling, greater compatibility across networks and modems, and multiplayer save/load for network and modem play. In addition, an "advanced modem settings" dialog box has been added for greater player control.

3. New Gameplay Features

- Starting points for multiplayer maps are more random.
- Ability to slow down unit build rates in internet play. (This should limit the "Tank Rush" strategy)

4. Difficulty selection for Counterstrike missions