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SRS needs to be integrated natively into DCS World. That would get people on board with it. Communication is such a HUGE part of simming I don't know why it's so hamfistedly implemented/not implemented at all in modern games. Same story with the Arma series. Why no one realizes the weight and limitations of communication that should be simulated in both DCS and Arma to provide astronomical amounts of depth and gameplay is absolutely beyond me.

Thank you so much for the quick and thorough reply!

Does Ikarus work on multiplayer servers that have exports disabled?

I'm thinking about buying a couple Saitek flight panels for use with DCS...are there any limitations with using DCS-BIOS or anything of the sort in multiplayer servers with the export function disabled? I'm new to this and what its requirements are, but I remember people with sim-pits being upset because export was disabled on most servers to prevent cheating...is this what gets ruined by exporting being disabled?

+1. This would solve a lot more than just performance problems.

A script with AutoHotKey or NirCMD should be able to handle any issues with prompts preventing restart. If you need help let me know.

I wish that were the case.

Thanks for the reply, but that's the IR Maverick again.

I've seen about a dozen tutorials on how to get the AGM-65D and G IR variants working, but I can't seem to figure out the other Maverick variants that don't use IR. I've been trying to get the K to fire at a locked target, but can't get it off the rails. Is this a training missile just for looks like the TGM variants?

Ironically, if they'd just support the mission objective they'd find more action than anywhere else.

He means teamwork based gameplay is sometimes hard to come by and convincing others to support any objective, let alone your objective, is much like pulling teeth depending on who's asking and who is being asked.

Thanks dude!

I'm still holding out hope for this...Has anyone heard from Quaggles? I've messaged him with no response.

Ah bummer! At least you found the culprit/solution. Your ISP blocking data was going to be my <throwing hands up in frustration> "Welp, that's all I got" conclusion. Sometimes it's as easy as talking to an ISP support rep and telling them the issue and it gets fixed within minutes (so I've heard)...you'll need to have it escalated to tier 3 though, I imagine.

C:\Users\<Username>\Saved Games\DCS\Logs should contain what you need with regards to logs. I may be previously mistaken about the folder in which DCS downloads the server's mission file...trying to find it now, but it eludes me at the moment. If I remember correctly, it is somewhere in the saved games folder within your username folder (It's a temporary file, deleted after DCS closes, if I remember correctly). I can't see why creating SymLinks would break it, but it could be plausible.

Hmm, weird. The stage at which the game does not load during connection implies that you're not receiving the mission that the server is running like you're unable to download it to the default folder DCS is trying to. Silly question, but is drive space available on your OS drive? Are there any special permissions/restrictions on your username/saved games/DCS folder like drive space quotas etc?

The only thing I can think of that's left is a port issue. Do you have a strict firewall?

The texture mod is most likely the culprit. Allowed mods have been reduced to (some) smoke mods, sound mods, cockpit mods (if installed through the save games folder or specific to the current DCS version), kneeboard mods, aircraft skins, and button/keybind mods. Try removing the mods and see if you're able to connect...hopefully you installed them using JSGME or something similar.

Try not using the 1.5 beta build and use the stable build? It's a guess, but I've seen weird things happen when beta branch client is connecting to stable branch servers. How long does it take for you to load a single player mission? If it's too long you may be timing out and the server dropping your connection. Are you running any mods? Integrity check got really strict in the last couple versions of the game. Is the shield red on top of the server list? This is a failed integrity check and it cannot connect to servers with IC enabled.

My apologies, I didn't mean to imply it should be added to start another balance discussion. I'm trying to figure out where it will be available and if I should purchase Nevada or not. Blue Flag would be my preferred arena, but if it's not available on the current iteration I'll save my Nevada schmeckles for another...eternity, or whenever ED decides to merge DCS.

Is it not feasible to expect the Harrier to be included in NTTR Blue Flag once it releases next month?

Why are you still debating this with people? Are you hoping someone will agree and put up a server with your specific preferences for you? Set one up yourself already! No one is stopping you.

Because zoom and turning my head is used for other things than just shooting your ass down.

You can't have much of discussion when you say things like TrackIR users don't need other people to cover their 6 as if it's some omnipotent device that does everything for you. That's hyperbole and conjecture, at best.