A mature overhaul of the entire game, not a total conversion in that the canon is retained, as are most existing units, but all sides are expanded greatly. Each country gets several new units, and everything is rebalanced with those in mind. There is a much greater sense of uniqueness to each country, and play styles will have to compensate for the relative strengths and weaknesses. The AI has received a dramatic overhaul as well. Gone are the days of boring skirmish games or co-op against computer players, the AI is genuinely BRUTAL! Coupled with the increased lethality of weaponry, every game is a challenge. For newbies to the mod, the MEDIUM setting offers the same intelligence, but at a slightly relaxed pace. Everything from new terrain, new decorative objects, new civilian structures and vehicles, and a bunch of quality maps are added to improve the general look and feel. Many of the all-new maps included are asymmetric or irregular, most take advantage of the new objects.

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Installing/Troubleshooting Scorched Earth

Installing/Troubleshooting Scorched Earth

Installers Tutorial 1 comment

Since all the comments/questions relate to installation, here's everything you need to know.

RA2+YR to SE Map Conversion Guide

RA2+YR to SE Map Conversion Guide

Mapping/Technical Tutorial

This is a guide on modifying maps to work with SE, or making them compatible. This is ostensibly for YR, but recent changes mean RA2 maps might need a...

Some Words on Available and Stolen Technologies

Some Words on Available and Stolen Technologies

Design/Concepts Tutorial

Without attempting to dictate tactics, a few hints regarding basic balance changes might be worthwhile to hear. Consider these as "fast start tips" more...

A Discussion on Base Defenses

A Discussion on Base Defenses

Design/Concepts Tutorial

A summary of changes to the defensive structures, new additions, and overall effectiveness.

New Allied Units and Design Philosophy

New Allied Units and Design Philosophy

Design/Concepts Tutorial

A primer on the updates to the units of Allied countries.

New Soviet Units and Design Philosophy

New Soviet Units and Design Philosophy

Design/Concepts Tutorial

A primer on Scorched Earth updates pertaining to the Soviet side countries.