Oh wow. That actually works? Thank you so much!
@Zelthukad: Seems this issue finally got a solution after all 🙂
UPDATE:
Before editing any .SkuDef files, make a backup -- simply copy and paste, and rename the new one to be "CNC3_english_1.X.SkuDef.old" (replacing X with the actual number). You MUST put the ".old" after the ".SkuDef" or the game may still recognize it as a valid file.
BONUS:
Instead of rewriting the 1.9 SkuDef, just make a backup using the above method, then delete the original, then copy the SkuDef for the version you want to play on and rename it to be 1.9. I have tested this with 1.0 and 1.4 so far and it has worked perfectly.
ORIGINAL:
@person61's method totally worked for me! For @Nyerguds, @Zelthukad, and anyone checking this in the future:
I used nothing special other than the fully installed C&C 3 folder from C&C Ultimate Collection in Origin, no extra patches downloaded. I went into the CNC_english_1.9.SkuDef file in the Tiberium Wars install folder, and changed every "1.X" number to be "1.0". I booted up the game, checked the settings which said version 1.00, and loaded into a Campaign game. I built a crane and confirmed my second Defense Build Queue is allowed to make Watchtowers and the like. I haven't tested more than that but that's absolutely a good sign that this is working as intended.
PLEASE NOTE: If you do load up an old patch using this method, the game will NOT prevent you from loading up save files from more recent versions. In my case, when I originally loaded the mission (even though it's from the start of the mission), the game crashed just as it appeared that units were spawning in. Loading a Campaign save (not in-mission) however hasn't been bad so far. If I have any different experiences I will update here.
I'm having difficulty locating the Tiberium wars install folder as well as the CNC_english_1.9SkuDef file, I'd greatly appreciate any further help.
@Zelthukad if you installed it to the standard location then the install folder will be "C:\Program Files (x86)\Origin Games\Command Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars". Mine is in the same place except it's on my D drive. In this folder you should find something like my attached screenshot.
