Rise of the Reds – or ROTR for short – improves upon the C&C Generals formula while also adding its own distinct elements to it. Most notably, the mod adds two completely new factions, the tank-heavy Russian Federation and the defence-oriented European Continental Alliance. In addition, the three original factions China, USA and GLA have been greatly expanded and redesigned in a variety of ways, with several new units, buildings, powers and abilities to explore and combine in your in-game tactics.
Posted by the hundreds along the eastern borders of Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria and Italy, these Guard Towers serve many important functions and form an integral part in the ECA's multi-layered border blockade. Thanks to the sophisticated scanner systems and high-powered searchlights installed on these towers, the European border guards can easily detect covert infiltrators. Alternatively, a pair of binoculars allows the operator to spy far into unknown territory. Perhaps the most controversial piece of equipment however is the German-made MG3 machine gun, essentially a copy of the infamous WW2-era MG42, that has been modified to accept standard NATO 7.62mm ammunition and fire at a 'mere' rate of 1300 rounds per minute as opposed to the original 1500. Even though there hasn't been a single reported casualty at the border, these fearsome weapons have been used to deter many border breachers that tried to bypass the checkpoints from the outside and the occasional group of fringe activists on the inside that refused to understand the necessity of these measures.
great addition
many tears of Joy will be shed! :D
Many litres of blood will be spilt. :P
Who cares about Gatling guns? This will shred those silly conscripts just fine...
Does this structure have any abilities, or was the bits about binoculars and spying just lore fluff? Either way, I approve.
The description isn't lying at all. It does get those abilities, don't worry you'll get to see them in action on our screenshots for this week!
will u be able to garrison the building for extra fire power like aoe?
Nope , I asked the same thing on forums... Anyway that MG will chew infantry :D
i love this sort of defence, it just seems so warlike
could it have very powerfull moving searchlights on night maps? it'd be very cool
Yea, I totally agree with you.
It already does 8) Check our facebook for screenshots!
love the detail on the MG3, its stunning mates. nice work
OH MY GOD !!!
By the way, will it happen to use the C&C 'chainsaw' sound effect for the tower machine gun?
It would be hilarious.
Woo-hoo! I love guard towers! :D
And even better, this one's packing the best machine gun ever produced! :D :D
Awesome!!!
Please tell me that the turtler-oriented general will get something akin to GDI Adv. Guard Tower instead of this.
Anyways, simple and effective defence. Me likey :)
As we already said, Royal Guard (AKA General Willem) get's beefed up versions of these.