WHY DO YOU KEEP BUILDING TESLA TANKS? Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

[@Kohchu]

In the original Red Alert, Tesla Tanks were a fun gimmick unit; since they were good against everything except aircraft, and they backed that with decent mobility and average range. In the original Red Alert 2, Tesla Tanks were basically less armored Rhino Tanks with 1 gimmick; they could shoot over walls. They lost the range that made them useful in the original Red Alert, making them really poorly optimized units. This shoot over walls mechanic BARELY mattered except in a few fringe cases in the campaign mode; outside of that, Rhinos were almost always a better choice (more cost effective, better armor, generally more universal) but in addition; playing as Russia to get Tesla Tanks, meant you were opting to forfeit Demo Trucks or Desolators as much better options. When looking at the new balance change; it seems all they did was restore the range of the Tesla Tank, back to it's RA1 counterpart. Which is roughly twice the length of the original shot... certainly makes them more useful, however there is a drawback. Remember how I said "they are good against everything except aircraft?" that still applies in RA2, meaning the only effective counter to them in the balance, is Rocketeers, Siege Copters, Kirovs and Floating Discs. Yuri might be able to do some sneaky Magnetron shit; but they outrange Yuri Clones and a Mastermind; and while a group of Battle Fortresses might be able to compete... it's hard to say exactly. From what I read in the patch notes; the Tesla Tank has a 50% damage penalty against Heavy Armor; which does hinder it's ability to deal with Battle Fortresses and Apocalypse Tanks... but at the end of the day; it just feels like they tried to make it the Soviet version of the Prism Tank. Still, this is a game that has Prism tanks, which are far more ridiculous. I think they just give players a reason to use the faction, as opposed to defaulting to Desolators if you wanna play a Soviet faction.

[@nijamkaj]

There was tesla tanks in red alert (1)?

[@Kohchu]

@@nijamkaj They were added in the Aftermath and Counter Strike Expansions. In Counter Strike, they were just modified Radar Jammers that could shoot Tesla Bolts and only appeared in the extra mission "Legacy of Tesla" (though there was a glitch to make Skirmish mode Radar Jammers function as Tesla Tanks), but in Aftermath, they became fully functional unique units with a new sprite and everything. And they were honestly pretty damn solid units. When combined with a few Mammoth Tanks, and Heavy Tanks; it could be tough to break the line, because while Tesla Tanks in RA1 had less defense then the Heavy Tank, they did way more damage to everything, only really losing to Aircraft which they couldn't target. They were also decently fast units, though they were expensive costing 1500$ credits. In addition, Red Alert also had the original version of the Tesla Trooper; though back then they were called "Shock Troopers" instead.

[@Asidders]

What kind of a mod is this, though? It's not mentioned in the description.

[@Kohchu]

@@Asidders They are playing Red Alert 2 via CNC Net, which allows for easier online play of Yuri's revenge, and has an abundance of QoL changes to the system (even if you don't play online, I recommend it just for the better everything else in Skirmish), one of which is an option called "Rebalanced YR" which adjusts unit prices, damages, and a boatload of other things to try to make the game a bit more on terms with things. Not everything is tweaked, but it certainly makes things better then the vanilla experience. The Tesla Tank buff was an attempt in the recent rebalance to make them viable. Getting CNC Net setup isn't that difficult, but if you search around, I'm sure you'll be able to get it working.

[@smokingcrab2290]

I prefer Libya over Iraq. The desolators never really did much for me but the demolition trucks have always been a lot of fun.

[@okiebuzzj]

I used to love Tesla Shock troops because my opponent would run over my troops with tanks. Tesla Tanks were pretty weak at that time not much good against other tanks. I am happy to see they have been been upgraded.

[@BBQpig21]

You liked the Tesla troops because they got ran over? I don't get it.

[@ProvidenceXIV]

@@BBQpig21 obviously he liked tesla troopers because they didn't get run over like his other guys did.

[@alexanderstoyanov7464]

They've been overbuffed a little bit too much especially in team games when allies can cover you early game

[@hijiriyukari]

I've only played the vanilla version game. So in their version they already have the forking attack without promotion?

[@ShakerSilver]

@@hijiriyukari They also can attack on the move and have increased range. The only thing holding them back is that they have 50% reduced damage to vehicles with heavy armor (grizzly, rhino, apoc, bfort, etc), however splash damage somewhat mitigates this.

[@hijiriyukari]

@@ShakerSilver Oooooh Pretty Nasty. But I like the rework decision.

[@defaulted9485]

Nevermind, that splash is some Prism Tank sh*t with a way-too-durable armor. Splashes 50% Damage, yes... but to 5 targets? That's still 250% increased damage in a Zerg Rush game like RA2, damn. -I think it's better this way. Tesla had a massive problem with range on Vanilla an it's too costly to counter Rhino/Grizzly/Lasher. It's more tactical now and doesnt totally broke the game also gets countered by the usual way.-

[@ShakerSilver]

@@defaulted9485 the range on top of splash makes it a little overboard. Reverting the range to something more sensible would be ideal.

[@VechsDavion]

Video makes Iron Curtain spam look more OP than the tanks, TBH.

[@Sid_Streams]

*even more.

[@madrox8]

honestly looked the same as always, just team mates where desperetly trying to save key structures with force sheild, which if you use then your at lower power for about 1 min. so slower production and no radar

[@watercannonscollaboration2281]

Don’t expect to see you here Vechs

[@Gacu666]

I remember playing this game for two straight weeks (10-16h daily) with my friend when we were in high school. I grabbed my PC, went to his house and lived there basically :D.

[@setyoaomiya7504]

A summer gaming garage or something like that?? Sounds awesome!

[@Gacu666]

@@setyoaomiya7504 something like that, except he didn't have a garage so we had to fit in his room :D

[@alexkubrat3868]

Useless fact: Red Alert 2 in my opinion is the best game in the series, music is the best thing I ever heard, and the gameplay looks fun. Change my mind...

[@user-cv8xu2yk7m]

Ok I’ll change your mind! Not!

[@Templarfreak]

Tiberian Sun's atmosphere is unbeatable. It may not have the best gameplay, or the best overall soundtrack, or the best graphics, or the best story, or the best ... well anyway, Tiberian Sun's atmosphere is just soooooo good. So so so very good. :)

[@alexkubrat3868]

@@Templarfreak I never played C&C Tiberian Sun, but I have it on EA Origin, so I could give it a shot.

[@Templarfreak]

@@alexkubrat3868 well, forewarning: while they definitely did amp up the campiness a lot in RA2's cutscenes, base Tiberian Sun still is pretty cheeseball at times. :) Firestorm is a lot more serious, though.

[@SuperCorking]

Honestly nothing beats Tiberian dawn, landing on that beach with your gdi troops. And the intro scenes on both sides. Then again best multiplayer was definatly ra2yr The music of that expansion and the units make it more fun. Second red alert original was very good and nice gameplay . Tiberian sun has a nice atmosphere. In the name of kane!!! Kane livess is an epic video. The music on that game and the automatic gates are epic orca gg Also liked the first person shooter. Command and conquer is a great game overall

[@Kronosfobi]

Splash AND range buff together is a bit OP. They should keep the range buff but remove the splash ability since thats the entire point of promoting a Tesla Tank. Right now its like Prism but has better armor.

[@nizzystorm7067]

It isn't like prism because prism does shitloads more damage to buildings and have shitloads more range. Tesla tanks are only this good because superweapons are a thing.

[@nguyenhuyduc9151]

Prism has much higher range, much higher dam vs building. Iirc 3 normal prism tank can clear the base within 10 sec.. Tesla cant

[@Templarfreak]

i think its fine because by being Russia to get Tesla Tanks you are sacrificing going a different Soviet country for other country-specific units, you know, like, Desolators

[@nizzystorm7067]

@@Templarfreak Yeah exactly Russia, Russia and America should be the strongest factions cause that's how the story is but that's not the case sadly.

[@collinwatson3319]

Fucking magnetos. I want to pick my laptop up and throw it through a window when I hear that sound

[@BryanVahey]

loooool true

[@kaikart123]

Holy shit someone actually build chaos drone

[@adonis1168]

Chaos drone + ic might be an interesting combo

[@Richard-ow3cj]

Right!? I've played Yuri enough to know they're virtually useless! Just a waste of time and money.

[@Johny_Watson]

Chaos drones are imbas

[@ShakerSilver]

Building Tesla Tanks for unlimited FREE HOOKUPS!

[@--_V_--]

NOTHING WASTED

[@gutspillage]

I knew Henry plays

[@MisterDayDream]

Anyone else love the sound Tesla Tanks make when they move? *HNNNNNNNNG!!!!!!*

[@KhanWolf95]

The intro will never get old lmao. Ima post it whenever someone complains about Russia in game.

[@---jx3ql]

Russia lost in the offiziellen Canon twice

[@VenturiLife]

Gone from being near useless to game breaking OP level.

[@forickgrimaldus8301]

Its less because its a bad unit in the OG game and more because its kind of a redundant and expensive version of the Rhino, its main advantage over the Rhino is its damage but thats just on regular units not Buildings.

[@EXChaosFlameEX]

Veteran tesla tanks were scary before... with fire-while-moving capability... yeah they definitely scarier. Vet-Tesla troopers in Battleforts are kinda nuts too.

[@kireeek1162]

I think you meant to say Elite Tesla Tanks (Highest Level). Tesla Tanks had 5 major problems with their vanilla (original) counterpart: 1) they have the same range as Conscripts (range of 4) 2) they did not auto shoot 3) costs $1200 4) country specific unit (Russia) 5) outclassed by immediately available Rhino Tanks, which every Soviet country could produce. Rhinos were cheaper at $900 and could auto shoot with longer range at 5.75. Yes Elite Tesla Tanks were incredibly good before the patch, they had a range of 6 and the lightning bolt could arc to 3 additional targets however, that was only IF you could get them there. Otherwise they were straight up useless, hence no actual competitive player would ever pick Russia. This is why Tesla Tanks needed to be buffed in the first place.

[@nguyenhuyduc9151]

But how to lv up tesla tank before.. Because it has low armor( abit better than prism) short range, not to much strong vs anything( except troopl

[@windwindy5356]

Tesla tank is so good with cncnet rebalance, it makes Russia a very competitive faction now. Though, I think they need a little nerf like -1 range or -1 bounce target or -50% damage against medium armor or 15 bounce damage instead of 30. OR JUST ALL OF THAT XD

[@Nandru85]

Just poorly timed given the actual geopolithical context, lol

[@XSHABX]

Well i noticed that if the other side had a yuri it can be countered with flying discs.

[@kireeek1162]

-1 range hurts their viability against Yuri and Allies, they are already too expensive and you forego getting the superior Desolators. They are not as "overbuffed" as you think. They still have a lot of weaknesses and Desolators are still the superior Soviet country special unit. Read my comment above.

[@windwindy5356]

@@kireeek1162 well true, maybe not -1 range but -1 bounce target or reducing bouncing damage seems fair to me

[@donovan4444]

I found this video because I was in nostalgia city for this game. It's news to me that it's still being patched!!

[@xcoldbloom]

nostalgia? ur profile picture looks like you're 12

[@11Megane23]

A demonstration will always shush the doubters 🤣

[@Sid_Streams]

With the Iron curtain on, right before the 09.00 mark, why don't you take out the nuke reactor, the splash damage will make the stuff around it quicker to kill?

[@zaincazorla6914]

I love your content man! Keep it up!! Best RA2 content creator out there no cap

[@IXMandalorianXI]

"New patch." Who is still supporting and updating this game? Community run? I recently just grabbed it again for nostalgia. I never expected there to still be an active online community?

[@BryanVahey]

Yep. Big online presence. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@Matrix2220]

@@BryanVahey wow, this is like a dream!

[@lewyg]

Strim week has been lit 🔥

[@mwperk02]

I must ask why the teams aren't just set before the match starts?

[@FinallyFamilyOfficial]

Your videos keep getting better man. Thanks

[@Stormsong93]

First 2 seconds of discovering this guy and immediately my brain is like: Elijah Wood

[@ELHAUKEZ]

wish young matlock much luck with these teslas in coming games

[@MatthewBester]

That was great! Always liked the Tesla Tanks but there were always better options... until now!

[@TheLibermania]

1:03 For a second i wondered what that weird building is he can't build.

[@hayesj89]

Hey man, Loving the vids, keep them coming 👍

[@AckzaTV]

game makers must have known about Tartaria in the 90s because this game is about taking over ancient sites as power generators and weapons lol

[@Sue_Me_Too]

I got a new copy of RA2 recently and it's a lot harder than I remember it being as a kid.

[@leviton31]

THE POST CREDIT END WAS A NICE TOUCH

[@rydelldark]

Thanks for the upload Bryan!!

[@aniima5335]

every second of audio in this video is a fucking nostalgic overload.

[@finnthehuman5260]

Is this some sort of red alert 2 fan project to play it on current machines? The original copy doesn't work very well so I'm curious what version of the game this is

[@Foebane72]

Bryan, where can I get this version of C&C RA2 that you're enjoying here? I always loved this game back in the day, would love to play it again!

[@Conya1337]

Where i can buy or download this version? I see it supports high resolution and win10

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@Conya1337]

@@BryanVahey Thank you very much kind sir!

[@jamiecairns9111]

How do you get the game to be all HD and shiny?

[@X3mal-CA]

Where can I get this game (with Yuri's revange)? Couldn't find any store

[@alias234]

isn't there a way to balance the units so that you don't just spam build one or two types?

[@Sid_Streams]

It's called Supreme Commander.

[@sykeassai]

I admit i considdered trying to play some RA2 (only the campaign play) a while back, but the game wouldn't play properly last time I installed it from the disk and yet to find somewhere online to get it from.

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@DKFlax]

Ok gotta play this game again. How do I buy this for windows 10?

[@AckzaTV]

this game will be real life metaverse FPS drones soon

[@212mochaman]

I'm a total noob at strategy games with an apm of about 30 so take this with a grain of salt. Tesla troopers were and are my favourite unit in this game by a considerable margin

[@mwperk02]

Vanilla troopers sadly are pretty terrible and only because they have such piss for range.

[@Foebane72]

Why are there flying saucers in this game all of a sudden? They weren't in the old version I played!

[@alexandrucosma3010]

What is that funky beat in the first 4 minutes ? Is it from the original ost ?

[@maarhybrid9859]

Rebalance?? Are there patches still made for RA2? Where to get one?

[@ollieoniel]

Go Bryan Go. No one can defeat you!

[@Synsane]

New Patch? C&C is still being updated? That's crazy. I remember this game from Pure Pwnage days

[@robertcop8825]

Is this Yrui's Revenge? The UI looks differentt from how I remember RA2?

[@vvolfbelorven7084]

What patch is this? A community patch? Where do I download this version of RA2?

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@Striker-kp4vy]

On what vwrsion of RA2 are you playing? Can you play multiplayer? I play on Origin version and mine lookes much diffrent

[@kireeek1162]

Watch Bryan's tutorial video here to play the game online: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@Schicksal0]

Patch? Did this game get still patches? Do you play on origin?

[@TheisDue]

You can buy the game on origin Yes.

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@jimwest4060]

Artillery was the unit to use... well for tiberian sun

[@tomthebodz]

Is this a new version for Red Alert 2? I've tried to get it to work on Windows 10 but it's glitchy and keeps in freezing.

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@EisensteinPrime]

OMG sitting here watching from South Africa and someone mentions our loadshedding bullshit in the chat. I guess we need more Tesla tanks!

[@westonadams7135]

Watching old video games I use to play always makes me remember how stupid and naive I was...

[@briguyballin6031]

Build a tesla coil and add a tesla trooper near it boosts it

[@SuperCorking]

Superweapons = no Using yuri in ranked = no

[@Asidders]

Oh this is Tour of Egypt - expanded?

[@tabit25]

Where can i get this version of yuri's revenge?

[@emzzz8180]

Damn… that’s a big buff for Tesla Tonks

[@zeldamaniac3188]

How come his sidebar menu looks different?

[@BryanVahey]

it's custom

[@iainradcliffe4203]

I've played this game for years...I'm so crapnat this game but still f***in love it!!!!

[@3dartstudio007]

Your Yuri opponent used maglevs with gatlin tanks trying to destroy your testa tanks? Supposed to use master minds or Yuri clones to take them over. My copy of the game only worked on XP so haven't played on newer windows/didn't know it was possible. Looking forward to seeing more battles.

[@jarelcorpuz1439]

Where do you play red alert 2? Is this the online version?

[@TheisDue]

You can buy the game for 10 dollars on origin :)

[@KevinEontrainer381]

Wait so you're saying there's a balance patch for this classic game??

[@BryanVahey]

Yes!

[@redryanswheels7419]

Where can you download this

[@jsmtv86]

where did you get this game? i have been looking for Yuri's Revenge for ages..Thank you..

[@TheisDue]

You can buy the game for 10 dollars on origin :)

[@jsmtv86]

@@TheisDue Thanks man

[@jsmtv86]

@@TheisDue already bought the game..but i encountered an error and cannot completely install the game

[@TheisDue]

@@jsmtv86 Did you also remember to download this file? When you buy the game. you must also download with the game.

[@jsmtv86]

@@TheisDue Yes..the game is already finished..I can now play,but the frame is the problem it is laggy.

[@kras_mazov]

Wait, does this game get updates still?

[@RayStudio95]

Where did you download this? If its a crack version, its not for me.

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@derzerstorer7336]

New Patch ??? "a little tear went down my face" i didnt even know this game is still supported by the comunity

[@darkracer1252]

this game is still being patched and such? i thought the servers went offline. i havent played it since i was a kid

[@reddragon4482]

You are some player bro. Good job.

[@alifputra9985]

anyone know how to make balistic launching ship ?

[@UMDelite]

What server is this being played on?

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@ElvisAlilu]

Nice game. Which patch is this? If c&c community which one?

[@AJHighlights67]

Probably Yuri 2.0 patch.

[@BryanVahey]

Yeah it's the Rebalance Patch 2.0 on CnCNet.

[@ElvisAlilu]

@@BryanVahey Bryan could make Rebalance patch over view for you audience. Could be useful for new players. P.s. great impression of Khaby Lame 🤣

[@DavidJones-cx4ix]

Yeah I feel they got too much of a buff the range increase is nice and makes them viable the splash they only used to get as elites available from the get go feels too much

[@kjul.]

Hasn't this patch been out since like Mai 2021 though?

[@BryanVahey]

They've changed it a bit since then tho.

[@kjul.]

@@BryanVahey Ah I see

[@whynotdean8966]

Can anyone tell me how I'm fucking up? I tried using the Yuri Rebalance Patch INI for some skirmish fun, but after putting it in my INI -> Game Options folder, it's not showing up in game? :/

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@KuddlesbergTheFirst]

What if Tesla really did build a bunch or Tesla Tanks and giant Tesla Coils in real life? But instead of for Russia its against?

[@ezzatcasim7639]

Can you run Red Alert 2 on windows 10 or 11?

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@collinwatson3319]

I hate this. Russia was soviets version of Germany. You go random and get them it forces you into a certain tactic

[@pharaohthutmosis7803]

Feels weird to see these games with this insane speed setting, back in my day it was alot slower, plus the handicap of non broadband internet, appriciate the content but it feels..wrong =D

[@xemex1807]

how you get the UI to animate lkike that? looks nice'

[@BryanVahey]

I got it custom made!

[@xemex1807]

@@BryanVahey awesome I wanna do it to my UI too

[@marcelhanout8246]

How did the tesla tanks get patched? What's the buff?

[@windwindy5356]

+2 range, can attack while moving, non-elite can do bounce damage up to 3 targets, bounce damage = 30 per bounce. Damage against heavy armor units is reduced by 50% to balance out.

[@johndexterzarate6663]

@@windwindy5356 I thought they got their emp effect implemented.

[@kireeek1162]

@@johndexterzarate6663 Last effect is just a visual enhancement, the lightning bolt is yellow when Tesla Tanks are elite.

[@DanyalArcadio]

got intense Limmy vibes in the intro

[@SugarShaneS]

Can you play this online with other people ?

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@Misc_Identity]

I like electricity two.

[@kingpietro1279]

witch rebalance?

[@thenosa87]

idk what you're talking about because I haven't noticed any changes

[@BryanVahey]

There is a patch that you must enable.

[@lukejam1917]

Where I can download red alert 2 pls send me link plsss

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@mohamedaminechakroun5834]

I miss this game

[@BryanVahey]

come play then!

[@SuperCorking]

1on1 blood fued lets go

[@quoctrungtran7554]

Elon Musk must be proud

[@jsteel89]

There's another guy might be proud... I can't remember his name though.

[@IzYOne85]

If someone takes russia i kick Him directly

[@ChefKevinShow]

How can I play this game in 2022?

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@nabeelsiddiqui1791]

Why does his layout look difference ?

[@BryanVahey]

It's a custom UI I had made for me

[@jsteel89]

Intro too OP for me

[@mattheffernan4854]

What server does he play on? Is it private?

[@BryanVahey]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGq9ommImplloZY

[@emanuellandeholm5657]

Reading meters!