Zero-K VS OpenRA

Games have their own distribution method, but you can download the source and the engine will handle it. In ZeroKs case (https://github.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K/).

The most straightforward method to compile it reliably I'd say is with the docker container: https://github.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K/

https://github.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K https://github.com/springraaar/metal_factions

You were not banned for nor accused of lagging out any games. The lag caused in the game(s) in question was generated by a mass of lua error messages (they are propagated over the network for debugging reasons and the error in question occurs every game frame or so). I am the one who investigated and submitted a bug fix for the very error you're trying to pin as the reason you were banned. (See 52ec537) For further proof, this bug was known at the time to produce this problem in multiple games here's a couple of them:

Definitely Zero K, it's open source (and awesome!) https://github.com/ZeroK-RTS/Zero-K AND it's free on Steam!

Recently, my friends and I recreated our old LAN parties. Went up to a cabin in the woods, brought some cheap network switches, and had everyone install OpenRA (https://www.openra.net/, open red alert), and had a blast, even with everyone on laptops (mac/win). You can still do this in 2024 and it's worth it!

After the movies, I wanted to experience Dune 2 again (the pirate sites have it, along with patches to make it playable on modern OSes or Crossover). It was arguably the first mass-market real-time strategy game. There's also OpenRA for C&C, Red Alert, and Dune 2K: https://www.openra.net/

I understand Square is re-making FF7 in a multi-part release over several years (not sure why it takes so long)? https://ffvii-remake-intergrade.square-enix-games.com/en-us/ Once it's all out, I might play through that again just for nostalgia's sake (and for the soundtrack, of course! Twenty years later, I still have Aeris's Theme stuck in my head from time to time)

Obligatory reminder:Red Alert,Command & Conquer, Dune 2000, Rebuilt for the Modern Era.

https://www.openra.net/

I recently found an open source version that has been fun (https://www.openra.net/).

You can import those from ISOs: https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/wiki/Game-Content but the campaign is not complete afaik as it needs to be re-built in OpenRA: https://github.com/OpenRA/OpenRA/issues/4989 (I think this is the related ticket)

Alternatively OpenRA has a bunch of C&C inspired mods: https://www.openra.net I think this way is the easiest way to get a C&C like experience on a M1 Mac right now.

www.openra.net