RA2YR Enhanced v7.81 Installer file

How to install:
- Download and run RA2YRE.EXE (it can even run from within the zip package);
- Set the Yuri's Revenge folder in the text box;
- If you want to enable both Red Alert 2 and Yuri's Revenge music, make sure THEME.MIX exists inside the game's folder. If it's not there, you can copy it manually from your Red Alert 2 CD.
- If you already have a previous version of this mod, click Uninstall to remove it;
- Then click [Install] to apply the new version;
- Adjust the mod difficulty if you wish, then click [Save]. If you do this while playing, the game must be restarted;
- Click [Launch Game] to start playing.

Requirements:
- NET 3.5
- you might need to run it with administrative rights if the game is on the same drive as the Windows installation (like C:).

Version 7.81:
* Added CUSTOM.INI where advanced players can customize RA2YR Enhanced;
* Added new map, Bad Neighbours (2-8);
* Tweaked some AI settings.

Version 7.75:
* Updated Phobos to v0.2.2.2;
* Added new map, Cliffhanger (2-8);
* Decreased Cuban Terrorists strength a bit, but they no longer kill each other when exploding;
* Terror Drone production slowed down a bit to synchronize with the War Factory animation. When a drone was created while the door was busy and there was a single War Factory, the drone failed to spawn;
* Fine-tuned Chrono Legionnaires;
* Fixed some AI ChronoSphere scripts and added some more;
* More cleanups and minor adjustments.

Version 7.7:
* Human player's units can now auto-attack all enemy base defense structures, including unoccupied bunkers;
* Adjusted dps for Patriot Missiles;
* Demolition Trucks were useless against Yuri, now they are immune to psionics;
* Radiation damage over time has been adjusted;
* Minor fixes and artwork enhancements.

Version 7.6:
* Improved Aircraft Carriers and their Hornets;
* Flak Troopers no longer require radar;
* Paradrops have more realistic numbers;
* Demolition Trucks and IFV+Ivan cause chemical waste instead of radiation;
* Nuclear explosions cause quakes now;
* Fixed bug making units unable to attack shipyards in certain situations;
* Added harvester info (active/total) near the current credits;
* Various adjustments.

Version 7.51:
* Due to aircrafts keep causing crashes, AI is back to 1 Allied/American Airforce Command Headquarters. Instead, aircrafts are now more powerful but also more expensive. Hopefully, this will be restored in the future;
* Since aircrafts are more powerful now, the artwork for their bombs has been enhanced as well;
* To protect the expensive aircrafts, the airfields are also harder to destroy;
* Most vehicles can now squash unarmored infantry.

Version 7.5:
* RA2YR Enhanced now requires Ares to run, so the option to run without it has been removed;
* Updated Phobos to v0.2.2.1;
* Dogs can no longer attack plate armored infantry;
* Improved missile accuracy;
* Genetic Mutator recharge time increased to 7.5 minutes;
* Allied spies are now better trained, thus immune to mind control;
* Soviet Vehicle Thief is no longer available during the lunar campaign scenario;
* Allied Ore Processor, Soviet Industrial Plant and Yuri Cloning Vats now produce extra cash, just like a Tech Oil Derrick, keeping players alive on barren maps;
* Adjusted GI, Conscript and Initiate damage;
* Fixed bug that caused Yuri Virus and British Sniper to shoot missiles;
* Added more AI scripts.

Version 7.03:
* Phobos 0.2.1.1 is now included for supplementary enhancements and stability;
* Fixed campaign issues.

Version 7.02:
* Another hotfix update;
* More cleanups and stability improvements.

Version 7.01:
* Fixed some minor installer issues.

Version 7.0:
* New loading screen (fan art Robot Tank);
* Moved most of the mod's files into mix packages to avoid cluttering the game's folder;
* Cleaned up configuration files to greatly increase game stability.
* Some lost Red Alert 2 original animations have been restored.
* Chrono Miners now correctly teleport back to refinery when they are very far.
* Yuri Ore Miners have 4 slaves instead of 5 now;
* Prism Towers can now power up longer chains (only works using Ares);
* Prism Tank was nerfed too much in previous versions and now it's more efficient;
* Robot Tank fire power and rate rebalanced for quick short bursts;
* Apocalypse Tanks shoot AA flak now instead of missiles, which is more appropriate for Soviets;
* All V3 missiles do AOE damage now, not only the elite ones;
* Lowered Gattling Ship's damage down to 140% of a Gattling Tank, instead of 200%;
* British Snipers and Yuri Virus can also shoot airborne infantry now;
* Improved Flak Troopers damage, they were almost useless;
* Improved Desolator's efficiency. To give Iraq a better chance versus other Soviets, Terror Drones are now resistant but not immune to radiation;
* Sligthly more strength to Cuba Terrorists;
* Chaos Drones can now guard and attack like any other unit, becoming much more useful for human players;
* More units can destroy trees now;
* Added more AI scripts. Computer players are now more aware of enemy super weapons;
* Lots of other updates and fixes.

Version 6.09:
* Micro-update providing minor fixes.
* Improved "ra2yre_readme.txt" to better describe the latest changes.

Version 6.06:
* Updated Ares to version 3.0.
* Corrected damage for Yuri gattling weapons.
* Increased range and damage for Yuri Gattling Ship.
* Increased Osprey (the Destroyer's aircraft) damage.
* Unlike Yuri Virus, the British Snipers can now shoot over walls, giving them better superiority.
* Added another IFV model with same stats. Selecting all IFVs (with default key T) was also selecting unwanted IFVs. Now you can use the 2nd model for special equips (like Engineer).
* Added a few more AI scripts.

Version 6.0:
* This is pretty much v5.0 but with Ares 2.0p1 included in the package. Ares improves the game and fixes some annoying crashes, but it may also introduce new bugs. Beware that Ares works by patching the game at runtime in memory -- this means the game files will never be modified, but it can cause some security software to suspect it as malware.
* The mod installer now has a launch game button, for convenience. The mod can run with or without Ares.
* New loading screen.
* Allied and Soviet harvesters cost rounded down to 1000 credits.
* Crazy and Chrono Ivan are too mentally unstable, hence immune to mind control.
* Improved a few AI scripts and added some new ones.

Version 5.0:
* New loading screen.
* SEAL does less damage and can no longer one-shot infantry.
* Destroyer's damage has been increased.
* All shipyards are stronger now.
* Robot Tanks weapon changed to laser and they can also target air units now, but their range is quite short and they're only useful in large numbers. They don't do well against buildings.
* Added new AI scripts and fixed a few that didn't work as expected.
* Although the chance is low, brutal computer players may build an additional base now.
* Various updates.

Version 4.29:
* Adjusted underwater detection a bit (SEAL, Tanya, Boris, V3 Launcher, Yuri Prime, Master Mind)
* Most units and base defenses (except those with electrical and fire weapons) can now target revealed underwater units. It was annoying to see them lurking around yet not be able to attack them with anything but naval units which in return couldn't be created because the shipyard was being destroyed in a few seconds.

Version 4.25:
* Detecting underwater units doesn't work well for air units, moved feature to other units instead (SEAL, Tanya, Boris, V3 Launcher, Yuri Prime, Magnetron)
* Minor AI adjustments.

Version 4.2:
* To prevent having to fish for underwater units which took over an area (usually where a player last placed a shipyard), a few more units can sense them now (Seal, Siege Chopper, Floating Disk).
* Improved some AI scripts.

Version 4.1:
* Yuri now has a much needed Gattling Ship.
* Gap Generators have their range reduced (from 10 to 7), but now they can also be used as advanced power plants (similar to the Soviet Nuclear Reactors but weaker and cheaper), giving them usefulness against the computer players who otherwise couldn't care less about the shroud. They also rotate now.
* Launched units/missiles are now immune to radiation to avoid exploding over their carriers/launchers when spawned over radiated ground.
* Battle Fortresses, Apocalypse Tanks and Terrorists are immune to psionics now, giving more trouble to Yuri.
* Improved some AI scripts and fixed a few minor issues. Players no longer receive free Grand Cannon Vehicles as starting units.

Version 4.0:
* RA2YR Enhanced now has a custom loading screen.
* Grand Cannons can now be deployed only by vehicle. Allied Grand Cannon Vehicles are quite slow making French expansion less aggressive.
* Added more AI scripts. French computer players may attempt to plant Grand Cannons near enemy bases.
* Terrorists are more resilient, making Cuba stronger.
* Engineers may also repair broken bridges.
* Decreased Magnetron range, it was way too long.
* Navy AI has been enhanced, computer naval fleets are very dangerous now as they can attack any structure in range.
* AI can build Shipyards further away from base, this should fix many naval maps where AI doesn't build a Shipyard.
* Modified Arena of War (2-8) map to have water on sides.
* Added new map, Redneck Brawl (2-8).
* Fixed a few AI scripts.

Version 3.45:
* Maintenance update, plus a bunch of new AI scripts.

Version 3.16:
* Maintenance update (reorganized some stuff, adjusted AI priorities etc).

Version 3.05:
* Fixed small issue getting Yuri AI stuck.

Version 3.0:
* The AI has been enhanced even more. Air raids are more dangerous now, better have some AA around.
* Computer players can make more than one factory for each type of unit, greatly increasing production. Along with the new AI, this will create complex combat situations for endless fun.

Version 2.63:
* Probably the most important change, the AI has been completely redesigned, making the computer players a lot more challenging by organizing larger task forces and less boring assaults.
* Airplanes get repaired after raid.
* Prism Tanks have been nerfed and can no longer wipe an entire map by themselves.
* Some vehicles are more dangerous now, as they can fire while moving.
* Some vehicles received better guns.
* Structures have a slightly wider range of deployment, allowing you to make less cluttered bases. This also helps the AI from getting stuck inside its own base.
* IFVs and Guardian GIs can no longer destroy walls (they used to ruin base defenses by destroying walls while targeting air units, which is a game glitch).
* German Tank Destroyers are much weaker, while doing greater damage and having a wider range. They are no longer doing reduced damage against harvesters, making them very nice vehicle hunters.
* Units mounted on Black Hawk helicopters can now fire from inside, making them resemble real helicopters.
* Some missile launchers (like the Allied Patriot Missile) can fire more missiles, making them more realistic.
* Terror and Chaos Drones are faster and they can be quite dangerous and annoying now.
* Costs have been lowered for some expendable units like the drones.
* Some slow units (like the Kirov Airship) and some missiles are slightly faster now.
* AI will now deploy buildings like Spysat Uplink and Nuclear Reactors, which can be captured for great advantages.
* Some buildings have been moved to the Structure Tab so you can still build base defenses while making them.
* Walls can be deployed much faster.
* Enemy technical structures (like the Oil Derrick) must be destroyed as well in order to completely defeat that enemy.
* Many, many other tweaks that attempt to reduce bugs and imbalances, making the game a lot more fun.