Joseph D. Collins's definitions

GDI

Shorthand version of the Global Defense Initiative, one of two factions in the Command & Conquer series of games.(Generally regarded as "the good guys".)

The GDI has Mammoth Tanks, while Nod has Stealth Tanks.

by Joseph D. Collins May 1, 2005

Tiberian Dawn

The first in the Command & Conquer series of games. Sometimes written Tiberium Dawn for whatever reason. Prequel of Tiberian Sun.

Tiberian Dawn was the start of a good series of games, but Tiberian Sun was the game to TRULY Rock the Casbah!

by Joseph D. Collins May 1, 2005

Counterstrike

Counterstrike is the first add-on pack for Command & Conquer: Red Alert. It adds new units to Red Alert such as Wonderdogs and Super Jets, as well as giving players new missions and unlocking the secret of the Ant Missions hinted at in the original Red Alert manual.

No, not Counter-Strike, the wildly-popular Half-Life modification. Counterstrike. For Red Alert.

by Joseph D. Collins May 1, 2005

Dungeons & Dragons

The proper spelling for "Dungeons and Dragons," a popular table top, pen-and-paper roleplaying game by TSR.

"Remember that one campaign we did in Dungeons & Dragons?"
"Yeah?"
". . .let's make a follow-up campaign!"
"Aw yeah! You da Dungeon Master!"

by Joseph D. Collins June 5, 2005

Global Defense Inititive

One of two fighting factions in the Command & Conquer series of games. Generally considered "the good guys," GDI takes it upon themselves to keep peace in the world while keeping the Brotherhood of Nod in its place.

General Shephard runs the Global Defense Initiative while Kane runs the Brotherhood of Nod.

by Joseph D. Collins May 3, 2005

Red Alert 2

The shortened version of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2. This is the second game in the Red Alert universe, taking place years after the first conflict with the Axis and Allies. New technology has since been invented, thus making both sides far more formitable than before.

Abbreviation: RA2

Man, those Chrono Miner trucks are the coolest unit in Red Alert 2!

by Joseph D. Collins May 1, 2005

Tiberian Twilight

The fan-made name for the third installment in the Command & Conquer series of games which will never see the light of day.

I find it unfair that Tiberian Twilight will never be a reality. Thanks a lot, EA Games!!

by Joseph D. Collins June 5, 2005