> > Did the message say they'd patch RA2?

> Not explicilty, but words like 'support' kept coming up. I know... im too much of an optimist. They seemed to be more focused on maintaning the servers, in my opinion. But who knows? I wish i could post the exact message, as i know u probably dont have time to play RA2 (its spring break where i am) . Maybe i will transcribe the important parts for you...

Actually, I do have time to play. The entire message of the day:
Welcome to Westwood Online!
Server version is 4.2, last built on Wed Jan 22 2003 at 15:32:49 PST
Local date and time is March 29, 2003 2:57am.

*** ELECTRONIC ARTS IS NOW DIRECTLY SUPPORTING RA2 ***

Electronic Arts is now overseeing the support and maintenance of the Red
Alert 2 game servers and ranking systems.

EA will continue to support Red Alert 2 for as long as necessary. For
technical support issues, please contact the EA support department at
http://www.ea.com.

Remember that EA and Westwood employees will *NEVER* ask you for your
personal information or game serial number. If anyone asks you for this
information, please report them to EA customer service. If your serial
number gets out, you will no longer be able to play online.

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