Tanks firing while moving?

[Krosis Priest]

Not attack move, but how to actually get tanks/vehicles to fire while they are moving? The AI seems to do this a lot and it's pretty annoying, but it seems my tanks always just go tunnel vision to their target when moving, so I can't take advantage of the damage reduction.

Talking mostly about RA1, but I also started playing C&C1 now and it seems similar.

(I played RA1 as a kid and I'm more from the RA2 era if that makes sense, but I've already completed the Allied campaign on normal, so I guess I'm doing fine but still can't figure this out)

[Nyerguds]

Yea, you can do that with Q-move. I wrote an explanation of that in this topic:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/1213210/discussions/0/6194224803805850964/

Originally posted by Nyerguds:

It was always like this. You can easily take out mammoth tanks like that too if you learn Q-Move.

"Q" is a modifier key like [Ctrl] and [Alt]; you hold it down while clicking. Its purpose is to queue up multiple 'Move' orders. It can't be used for any other orders.

To use it against enemy tanks, first give an order to attack the tank, then hold down Q and click to queue up 'Move' orders to circle around the tank. Your tanks will evade enemy shots while they keep attacking their target as long as it's in their range.

See also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnpTLrY-WOg

[UnBlessed]

Default setting is Q.
Well, this is useful when scout or tank battle.

When select a unit, hold Q and click everywhere on map, then unit will moving around.

To tank battle, hold Q, click on enemy's unit, then click space with no enemy, so your tank will focus on target and moving.

Another thing is make sure target on stop unit, moving unit will take less damage, so use your tanks block enemy's tank, then focus on fire to stop units is the best way to weak your enemy and keep your units.

This also works on Destroyer and Gun Boat.

[Nyerguds]

Holding Q while clicking an enemy unit doesn't actually do anything extra; Q is only valid for move orders. You can't queue up attacks.

So technically, you should just tell your stuff to attack the enemy unit, and only then hold down Q to give the queued Move orders to circle around the enemy.

Note that Q-Move is a feature exclusive to Red Alert; C&C1 does not have it.

[UnBlessed]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yr56phJwSk

Well, if want to practice tank battle, but don't want too many AI, another way is select Allies, using Ranger replace tank, APC's attack need to turn, so can't using to practice tank battle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge7lPNGxyaA

[Krosis Priest]

Thanks a lot for the answers! I tested this a bit already and it works :)