Retail Game Executable Issue List

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Retail game executable issues

All bugs listed here exist in the retail version of Generals Zero Hour 1.04

BLOCKER bugs

• Game crashes on launch when IdealStaticGameLOD setting is missing from Options.ini TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#528
• Game crashes on launch with latest AMD Drivers + dbghelp.dll TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#527
• Game crashes on full screen launch if game creation resolution is not supported by the graphics adapter TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#529

CRITICAL and MAJOR bugs that GenTool has fixes for

• Options menu lists resolutions of 4:3 only TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#486
• Game Control Bar cannot be toggled in Replay Mode TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#487
• Observer cannot use chat functionality TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#488
• Game can crash when clicking on player icon in Replay Mode TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#489
• Game crashes when exiting Replay Mode while player places beacon TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#490
• Camera height does not scale properly along with aspect ratio of game resolution TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#492
• Game crashes when a lot of units are being moved at once TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#497
• Game crashes when moving units TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#498
• Game scroll speeds do not scale with viewport, aspect ratio and camera pitch TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#499
• Units and Buildings can be grouped together by using the SHIFT key feature TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#532
• Team assignments are net synced but team selections are not which can be problematic TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#533
• Game does not capture cursor in windowed mode TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#535

CRITICAL bugs

• Game mismatches in team game when player surrenders and owns a base structure that has been cleared of infantry before TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#49
• The game crashes when a certain 3D Shadow limit is exceeded TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#53
• Windows 10: Game crashes on ALT+Tab TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#128
• Tank projectiles cause mismatch TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#212
• Uni-directional map waypoints can cause AI to mismatch TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#272
• Game Rooms in Network Lobby are not gated by Executable and INI CRC check TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#472
• Game does not support IPv6 natively TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#473
• Map transfer fails for no apparent reason TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#476
• Connection does not establish to other players for no apparent reason TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#477
• Game can mismatch after transferring a multiplayer map containing a map.ini file TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#479
• Network Game Room hangs if 8 players with long nicknames join TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#494
• Some important files are not included in INI CRC check TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#495
• Heat Haze effect causes screen to render black on some hardware configurations TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#511
• Memory corruption on connecting to Online Lobby TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#516
• Memory corruption on loading into Network match TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#517
• Memory corruption on loading into Network match 2 TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#518
• Game client lags significantly when AI units try to find waypoints on large maps TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#531
• Changing resolution in Options menu will reset IP addresses to first in list TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#534
• Occasionally one or multiple players load very slow into a match even when their connection is ok TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#628
• Replay Menu looks broken when a replay with missing map file is listed TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#658
• Issue with many AI in one multiplayer. #138
• Desync after some time(an hour or so, always different) in LAN games with many players #159
• "Sound Loop" Crash or Freeze #261

MAJOR bugs

• Under certain conditions China Dragon Tank can shoot on bunker but does not clear its occupants TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#48
• Investigate whether or not Scaffold Abuse can be prevented TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#64
• USA Drop Zone grants more money when money crate falls on different home building (?) TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#151
• Demo Rebel Ambush may be unable to suicide when spawned close to a building TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#338
• Units cannot enter a Guard Mode China Helix TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#360
• W3D Files have no CRC check but can cause mismatches TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#500
• Game provides no information on EXE or INI checksums TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#501
• Units will lock onto enemy units in fog when using Guard Mode TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#505
• China Propaganda Bonus resets weapon reload TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#510
• Game can crash on application shutdown in BrowserEngine.dll TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#530
• Pressing ALT key in Windowed Mode stops the game update TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#536
• BMP Screenshot taken with F12 can stall game significantly TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#537
• Game text size does not scale well beyond 1920x1080 game resolution TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#554
• Game cursors, unit health bars and similar UI elements do not scale well in higher resolutions TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#556
• Game UI is expensive TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#560
• Controls input does not always work straight away when returning from Windowed ALT+Tab TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#609
• Unallocated memory or corrupt memory access while drawing Passable areas #16
• Unintended: Map effects carrying onto other maps. #357

MINOR bugs

• Client camera can follow units into the fog TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#34
• All players select any USA Spectre Gunship on spawn TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#39
• Vehicles can drive through buildings by using waypoint feature (ALT key) TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#152
• GLA Fake Building loses group key assignment after upgrading to real building TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#185
• Building waypoints cannot be placed on buildings that are not visible in Fog TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#197
• GLA Worker UI Fake Building toggle is net synced TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#216
• Message typed into Beacon object eventually is discarded before save TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#259
• Veterancy animation spawns at 0 0 while unit spawns in building TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#304
• Drones of USA units that are inside the tunnel keep circling the tunnel. TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#420
• Text in chat auto filled with hotkeys used TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#449
• Observer is unable to mute player chat TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#475
• Terrain changes can be seen in fog of war TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#478
• Need to retarget tunnels that are rebuilding from scaffold TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#483
• Rarely, replay file does not play back properly on first run TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#491
• Helixes do not get XP for kills they make using the Gattling Cannon attachment TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#507
• Units getting stuck when entering a tunnel TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#508
• Lasers and Toxins occasionally end up with positional glitches TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#561
• Assault troop Crawler's Units Don't re-garrison after pressing stop, while other troop Crawlers do TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#565
• Network and Online Room do not remember last Custom Map selection TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#598
• Vegetation animations update speed is bound to frame time as opposed to game update clock TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#612
• Pulling selection box around non owned vehicle with passenger slots will yield different feedback depending on taken passenger count TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#616
• Microwaved Buildings Cannot Be Sold Except For Supply Drop Zone TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#621
• Locomotor makes units move faster diagonally TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#650
• Game Over screen sometimes last for too long TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#656
• Shadows drawn from plane polygons flicker at connection edges. #354
• Stock bug in W3DLaserDraw #271
• Dynamic lights stop working randomly. #217
• Blob shadows pop in. #358
• Battle Plan Paralysis Indirectly Deals Damage to Airborne Units #418

POTENTIAL executable bugs

• Investigate China mines issues, where units can drive or walk through or over mines without taking damage TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#24
• USA Patriots can shoot on ground units well beyond their expected range when the structure receives damage TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#27
• GLA Worker may still walk to supplies or supply center after given an order to build a structure TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#33
• Units in GLA Battle Bus cannot be unloaded sometimes after it was damaged into bunkered mode TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#82
• Infantry can move into structures and capture from inside TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#113
• GLA Worker can continue building after being loaded into vehicle TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#114
• Empty China Emperor/GLA Battle Bus may require more than one infantry to capture TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#116
• Units can be teleported by exploiting transport unit TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#117
• GLA Worker can build inside tunnel scaffold TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#118
• China Overlord and USA Avenger model parts can be seen under fog after exiting GLA Tunnel TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#137
• China Mines on China Supply does affect SupplyTruck movement unfavourably TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#150
• GLA Worker can get stuck inside GLA Tunnel Network TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#167
• Sometimes GLA Terrorist walks into buildings and suicides in there TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#506
• Moving vehicles sniped by GLA Jarmen Kell sometimes crushes passengers TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#585
• Stealthed unit becomes invisible for a few frames when transitioning from revealed to stealth-revealed TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#580

[xezon]

Please let me know if you want issues to be opened. I closed most of them for now because we cannot fix them in Game Data Patch anyway. If more information or data is needed on certain issues, please don't hesitate to ask.

[xezon]

Bugs added to list 12 October 2021:

CRITICAL and MAJOR bugs that GenTool has fixes for

• Game does not capture cursor in windowed mode TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#535

CRITICAL bugs

• Changing resolution in Options menu will reset IP addresses to first in list TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#534

MAJOR bugs

• Game text size does not scale well beyond 1920x1080 game resolution TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#554
• Game cursors, unit health bars and similar UI elements do not scale well in higher resolutions TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#556

[xezon]

Bugs added to list 20 October 2021:

MAJOR bugs

• Game UI is expensive TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#560

MINOR bugs

• Lasers and Toxins occasionally end up with positional glitches TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#561
• Assault troop Crawler's Units Don't re-garrison after pressing stop, while other troop Crawlers do TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#565

[xezon]

Bugs added to list 26 October 2021:

MINOR bugs

• Sometimes GLA Terrorist walks into buildings and suicides in there TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#506
• Moving vehicles sniped by GLA Jarmen Kell sometimes crushes passengers TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#585
• Stealthed unit becomes invisible for a few frames when transitioning from revealed to stealth-revealed TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#580
• Network and Online Room do not remember last Custom Map selection TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#598

[xezon]

Bugs added to list 23 February 2022:

MAJOR bugs

• Controls input does not always work straight away when returning from Windowed ALT+Tab TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#609

MINOR bugs

• Vegetation animations update speed is bound to frame time as opposed to game update clock TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#612
• Pulling selection box around non owned vehicle with passenger slots will yield different feedback depending on taken passenger count TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#616
• Microwaved Buildings Cannot Be Sold Except For Supply Drop Zone TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#621
• Game Over screen sometimes last for too long TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#656

[xezon]

Bugs added to list 25 February 2022:

CRITICAL bugs

• Replay Menu looks broken when a replay with missing map file is listed TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch#658

[xezon]

All links updated from xezon/GeneralsGamePatch to TheSuperHackers/GeneralsGamePatch. This report is in need of an update at some point.