Create test replays, maps

[xezon]

• Relates to Implement feature to verify replay playback correctness #566

We need a set of 3 replays or so that are long and action packed and contain all factions and all their units being produced and fighting in their various ways. The replays are recorded on [RANK] map(s) and produced on both Generals 1.08 and Zero Hour 1.04:

Replays contain

• all factions are spawned
• all units are produced and fighting
• all upgrades are purchased
• all unit and building abilities are used
• all generals powers are used
• massive damage to player units and buildings
• player defeat
• player surrender (no mismatch)

Additionally we can also have a scripted map, similar to the shell map, that always does the same thing and comes to an end at one point.

Generals 1.08 and Zero Hour 1.04 executables:
https://www.gentool.net/download/executables/

[LegionnaireG]

There are 12 playable factions, and 1 non-standard faction (Boss General). There are also numerous unused units, like the Militia Tank, PT Boat, Aircraft Carrier, etc.

What about civilian structures/buildings (including but not limited to the falling towers), trees (which can catch fire in some cases), and other objects that could interfere with game stability?

I propose we make a great map. It should be max a 6-player map, so we can actually finish a game without mismatches (hopefully). Players should be given access to multiple factions. We can add in any important civilian/nature objects as well. Players should also be given plenty of cash crates in the beginning to kickstart the testing and prepare for huge battles.

What do you think of this @xezon ?

[xezon]

If you can make it one giant replay then that would be better for testing. The less replays with more gameplay stuff in there, the better.

[helmutbuhler]

Maybe it would make more sense to create many small replays? That way it could be checked in parallel and when something breaks you don't have to wait too long to reproduce. But longer replays are ok, too.

But in any way, some things to check (in addition to what Legi suggested) while generating these replays:

• Cover all factions, buildings and units.
• Make FFA and Team games.
• Make players exit and surrender in team games.
• Make sure the game is restarted before starting a game.
• Use AIs
• Maybe also cover custom maps with many scripts? AOD or Casino or something.

We also need to figure out where we want to store these replays

• Do we store them directly in the repository?
• Do we use LFS?
• Or somewhere else?

[roossienb]

Tansoo map

Golden replay #1

(replay 2 is missing due to mismatch)

Golden replay #3

Unzip the map and put the entire folder in $Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\Maps
Put the replays into $Documents\Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour Data\Replays

[helmutbuhler]

Those links don't work anymore. Here is an upload to github:
2replays_and_map.zip