violentesc / openra

An open-source implementation of the Red Alert engine using .NET/mono and OpenGL. Runs on Windows, Linux and OSX. Grab the latest at http://open-ra.org Bugs at http://bugs.open-ra.org

OpenRA

A Libre/Free Real Time Strategy game engine supporting early Westwood classics.

• Website: http://www.open-ra.org
• IRC: #openra on irc.freenode.net
• Repository: https://github.com/openra/openra

Please read the FAQ in our Wiki and report problems at http://bugs.open-ra.org.

Join the Forums for discussion.

Play

Distributed mods include a reimagining of

• Command & Conquer: Red Alert
• Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn
• Dune 2000 (experimental)

Check our Playing the Game Guide to win multiplayer matches.

Contribute

• Please read INSTALL and Compiling on how to set up an OpenRA development environment.
• Read HACKING for an overview of the engine.
• To get your patches merged please adhere to the Contributing guidelines.
• Some insights on the upcoming Translation framework.

Mapping

• We offer a Mapping Tutorial as you can change gameplay drastically with custom maps.
• If you want to share custom maps, mini-games and units with the community upload them at http://content.open-ra.org

Modding

• There exists an incomplete Trait documentation to get started with yaml files.
• Check the Modding Guide to create your own classic RTS.
• Some hints on to create new OpenRA compatible Pixelart.
• Upload total conversions at our ModDB profile

Support

• Sponsor a mirror server if you have some bandwidth to spare (ask in IRC).
• You can immediately set up a Dedicated Game Server.
• Fund development by creating Bounties on specific tasks.