Problems with the Paradox Launcher Thread - Red Alert 3 Paradox mod for C&C: Red Alert 3

Right, to start off with, YES, I did put this on the bug report thread, but haven't had a reply after waiting several days.

I have a massive bug with the Paradox launcher, when I try to use it it starts, loads for a couple of seconds, then stops instantly for no reason. I have tried running it as an admin, and launching it from the file's application, but both have the same problem. Has anyone else noticed this, and does anyone have a solution?

Technical Information: Windows Vista, 32 bit, copy was bought via Steam. Normal Red Alert 3 works fine, its just Paradox for some reason.

EDIT: Almost forgot: I used my Steam account to download RA3 on another computer and installed Paradox on that. It has the same problem, so it's not just my computer. The second computer was Windows 7 64 bit.

Were you able to play paradox before and did this problem just suddenly appear or were you not able to play paradox ever?

Always been there, it seems random when it works or not. Paradox can work when it works, but the launcher has only worked about 4 or 5 times over a week of attempted fixes, with about 80 or so tries, perhaps more.

(by 80 or so, I mean 80 attempts at the launcher, not 80 different fixes)

try reinstalling RA3

Like I said, I installed it on two computers, to test if that was the case, and the problem persisted, so its unlikely to be that. I'll probably try uninstalling it on one computer next if nothing here works.

Just don't use the Paradox launcer, it's broken, and doesn't even work on some computers.

Install the mod manually by putting a .big file and .skudef file in this folder: C:\Documents and Settings\YOUR USER NAME\My Documents\Red Alert 3\Mods

play the mod by opeing the RA3 control center, press the mod tab and launch it.
If you can't find the control center (should be in the start tab) then RUN: "C:\Program\Electronic Arts\Red Alert 3\RA3.exe" -ui

have you got the latest patch? 1.12 I think it was... well actually if you could play normal RA3 online it means you already have the patch

Yea, also do what griffinZ says. Then you launch normal RA3 click on "Game Browser" and instead of "Replays" go to "Mods" and you should see Paradox

Edited by: ~miragetankrules~

Thanks, I'll try that.

That should work much better. My direct launcher seems to be failing too.

I am having what seems to be the same issue, I am running Windows 7 and got my version of RA3 on steam.

I have be able to pull up the command center but when I loud the Paradox mod it just shuts down like nothing happened.

Found another solution to the problem, you have to:

1) Manually quit Steam
2) Click the Paradox launcher
3) When the Steam prompt appears, add your information
4) Select 'yes' when it asks you if you want to play RA3
5) Paradox will launch

You must do this EVERY TIME you want to launch Paradox, so its more convenient to leave it open if possible.

Incidentally, for some reason, I am unable to bring up RA3 command center. How do you do this manually?

add -ui behind the link

Through renaming the file extension, or is there a direct link?

Tried using the RUN command; didn't work, even after adding -ui it just brought up the file location.

Create a desktop shortcut to RA3

Then right click, click on properties, then you will see target location. Add -ui behind it like so "C:/blah/blah/Red Alert 3" -ui

Working now, thanks!

Yippity Yaki Yapi Yiki Yo. (Translates to TOO MUCH TF2!!!!)

I have extracted my files for Paradox to the Mods folder as directed ooked in the game browser under Mods, nothing there

There should only be one file (for each mod) in the RA3 mod folder BUT it should contain one .big one .txt and one skudef.

axle00009 wrote: I have extracted my files for Paradox to the Mods folder as directed ooked in the game browser under Mods, nothing there

You're sure you have 1.12? If not, instead of game browser, you will have replay browser, and need to update.
Also, check the tabs of the game browser, and be sure that it's on "mods".

Edited by: g.a

i have definitely got "Mods" tab in the Game Browser choice!!! I have extracted bothParadox releases 0.91 and 0.92 but nothing appears in the mods tab!!! why isthat? Also i understand that you have to extract them to the mods folderwhich is located in AppData/Roaming/RedAlert3. Which files do I need o extract there?
Does it matter if the folder is mods or Mods?

oh no you should not put it there. C:\Documents and Settings\your name\My Documents\Red Alert 3\Mods

the above location is the correct

TRIED THAT, AM USING WINDOWS 7

Appdate is still wrong. it should be with your personal documents. Thats it.

it should be in your my documents, if you can't find it then create a new folder

axle00009 wrote: TRIED THAT, AM USING WINDOWS 7

Most people are.

Are you sure you extracted the file?
Remember C:/Users/[your user]/Documents/Red Alert 3/ Mods, Although most games use appdata/roaming, red alert 3 does not.
Alternatively, you can go to library -> documents on the side panel of the file browser window, it should take you to the same place.

Also, do not extract both releases into the same folder, you do not need both releases.

Edited by: g.a