Command School

Command School was the second programme on Command and Conquer TV, produced by EA Los Angeles from 2007 to 2009 to provide in-depth tips and strategies for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Each episode, presented by producer Greg Kasavin, is divided into three parts, each corresponding to a specific skill level.

Episode 01

Aired on: 12 October 2007

The basics of competitive play: build orders for the opening minutes, rush strategies, and base development and expansion.

Episode 02

Broadcast on: 9 November 2007 Scrin strategies and endgame tactics: tactics focused on the Scrin, endgame destruction and a selection of original strategies suggested by players.

Episode 03

Broadcast on: 18 December 2007 GDI, Nod and Scrin after Patch 1.09: new strategies tested by the developers to make effective use of the three factions in C&C 3.

Episode 04

Broadcast on: 19 January 2008 Mastering the Nod and fast-paced games: building a balanced army, three-minute matches, Orca/Engineer rushes, camera control and map knowledge.

Episode 05

Broadcast on: 23 February 2008 EMP, stealth and counter-attacks: using EMP and stealth with the three factions, as well as advanced Tier 3 Tech tactics.

Episode 06

Aired on: 14 March 2008 Kane’s Wrath Special: harassment tactics with Ravagers and Hammerheads, using sub-faction special units and mastering epic units in multiplayer.

Episode 07

Aired on: 12 April 2008 Black Hand and Tier 3 forces: a guide to the Black Hand sub-faction, an analysis of the Tournament Decision map and advanced army compositions.

Episode 08

Broadcast on: 10 May 2008 Steel Talons and community strategies: an introduction to the Steel Talons, six tactics suggested by players and an analysis of a competitive match.

Episode 09

Broadcast on: 16 June 2008 Traveller-59 and high-level gameplay: strategies for Traveller-59, preparing for the Kane’s Wrath balance Patch, and making effective use of keyboard shortcuts.

Episode 10

Broadcast on: 18 July 2008 Red Alert 3 preview: an introduction to the Empire of the Rising Sun, transformable units and Nano Cores, with a glimpse at Soviet capabilities and Allied powers.

Episode 11

Broadcast on: 16 August 2008 Unit special abilities: using special abilities in Red Alert 3 and alternative attack modes in Kane’s Wrath.

Episode 12

Broadcast on: 22 November 2008 Allies versus the Soviets: strategies centred on the powerful Allied air force, Soviet ground forces and the Red Army’s super-weapon.

Episode 13

Aired on: 27 January 2009 Co-op strategies in Red Alert 3: coordination with a co-commander and co-op tactics tailored to the three factions.

Episode 14

Broadcast on: 21 February 2009 Rush, defence and reconnaissance: offensive strategies from the start of the game, defences against enemy rushes and an original reconnaissance technique.