SageMetaTool

A universal engine extending launcher tool for ALL sage engine games that brings important engine updates and adds unique new features.

Key features Sage Meta Tool (SMT):

Fluent 60 FPS (Frames Per Second) with proper gamespeed - a dream finally come true -> QOL alltime top 1 request
Unlimited camera zoom (narrow and wide) -> QOL alltime top 2 request
Widescreen support and any native system resolution -> QOL alltime top 3 request
CNC Online and T3A Online fully included -> QOL alltime top 4 request
Integrated mod launcher that autodetects your mods
Dozens of new unique universal gamemodes compatible with any map + live mod/config loader, all via a completely new skirmish setup sub menu
First and third person mode with real WASD unit control (C&C renegade vibes)
Free camera 'bird' Mode
Meta control ingame sandbox menu to change countless different options including object spawner menu, unit colorizer, AI live adjusting/scripting
Spawner menu auto loads all game objects available even from mods in BFME2, ROTWK, Generals and Zero Hour.
Powerfull ingame lua script console -> Useable commands
Heavy extension of the sage lua framework, fix of player and coordinate parameters, register of every object to be accessible via lua
Complete Lua scripting framework for C&C generals zero hour -> Useable commands
New Key remapping menu
Skirmish/Campaign/Multiplayer support in most games with version 0.5+ (BFME1+2 Campaign WIP)
Completely portable single exe based tool, no install necessary
Simple usage: Run games from own launcher that autodetects all compatible games or run from game folder directly

Supported games and platforms (10/10 sage engine games, note: also works for all mods automatically): -> Supports both the Steam and EA App CNC Ultimate Collection now !

GAME	Steam	EA App/Origin	Retail/CD/DVD
Command and Conquer Generals	✅	✅	✅
Command and Conquer Generals Zero Hour	✅	✅	✅
Command and Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars	✅	✅	❎
Command and Conquer 3 Kane's Wrath	✅	✅	❎
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3	✅	✅	❎
Command and Conquer Red Alert 3 Uprising	✅	✅	❎
Command and Conquer 4	✅	✅	✅
Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth 1	-	-	✅*
Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth 2	-	-	✅*
Lord of the Rings The Battle for Middle-earth 2 - Rise of the Witch-King	-	✅	✅*

Unsupported versions can be made compatible with a compatibility pack patch. The download link for that is included in the main download. By using advanced signature (binary pattern) scanning methods all sub versions should be supported as well in the future.

A special thanks goes to:

all testers and patrons - especially hooten, darkyuri and all others

Download

A early version can be downloaded here. Please be aware that bugs exist and it's a work in progress project. I can't give any guarantee at this point. We have a large and helpfull community playing and testing SMT currently that might be able to give help and support. Also check out the wiki and it's troubleshooting guide if you have issues using the tool. If you believe in my vision to enhance our beloved games your support is highly appreciated and makes a difference !

Requirements

Windows 10 or Windows 11 or Windows 8 (because of a XInput 1.4 dependency caused by the "dear ImGUi" framework)
12 MB drive space
Ability to run the tool as admin if you choose the start from game folder method
Game versions as stated above or the compatibility patch pack applied (linked in the download)
No installation necessary, tool is completely portable and comes as one single handy executable file
If your AV or windows defender freaks out you can be sure it is a false positive alarm and you can add the tool to the exclusion list (this is due to the nature of the tool being able to hook into the games process to do it's job, e.g. gentool has the same issues)