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So the latest Patch made no difference for this problem, no one can shed any light?

Yo ED crew, Since the Oct 22 patch (2.9.20.15384), the Game Commander slot is borked. I’m setting a password in the Mission Editor to secure it, but the spawn menu shows a permanent padlock with an unresponsice password box. Can’t attatch as host or client. Hits both maps, GermanyCW and Syria on two separate servers. **Setup**: - DCS Version: 2.9.20.15384 [Open Beta or Stable? Fill in] - Mods: [None] **Steps to Reproduce**: 1. Mission Editor: Add Game Commander role (Coalition > [Side] > dual-flag icon). Set Type: Client, add password (e.g., “admin123”). 2. Save as new .miz (no scripts/mods). 3. Host server (local or dedicated), load mission. 4. Same issue as client joining. Tested on Germany and Syria maps. This worked pre-patch—passwords prompted fine. Now it’s ignoring my password and locking me out. Need this for secure admin control—help us out! Thanks,

Hi all, I'm running a dedicated DCS server for personal/multiplayer use and hitting a wall with mission loading. This started happening right after applying today's patch (October 23, 2025). The server starts fine but immediately rejects any mission (including a vanilla blank Caucasus .miz) as "unsupported," leading to "server_start failed: no valid missions in the list." The web GUI shows the missions in the list but greys them out on start attempt, and the server stops right after. Setup Details: DCS Version: [Insert your exact version, e.g., 2.9.12 stable / openbeta—post-patch] Install Path: Fresh install in a new directory (e.g., C:\Games\DCS_Fresh) Launch Command: "C:\Games\DCS_Fresh\Bin\DCS_server.exe" --server --norender -w dcs_serverrelease Workspace: Isolated via -w parameter (C:\Users\Martin\Saved Games\DCS.dcs_serverrelease) Web GUI: Default port 8088 (reverted from custom 8089—connects fine) OS: Windows [10/11], no mods enabled, Caucasus map installed/verified Firewall: Ports forwarded (10308 UDP, 8088 TCP), running as Admin Note: Full client version (same install dir and Saved Games root) runs perfectly on the same machine—missions load fine in Mission Editor and Multiplayer host mode. Issue is isolated to dedicated server. The Issue: Server launches and binds to ports correctly. GUI scans and lists missions, but on "Start," it logs "removed unsupported mission file" for each, empties the list, and fails with the errors below. This happens for modded missions and fresh blanks—no units, no scripts, saved directly from Mission Editor. (Client loads the same .miz files without issue.) GUI then throws Lua errors querying server info (e.g., "attempt to index global 'mission' (a nil value)"). Steps I've Tried (in order, with fresh workspace resets between): Full Reinstall & Saved Games Reset: Deleted old install, reinstalled to new dir. Renamed root Saved Games\DCS to backup, let server recreate fresh. Also deleted/renamed workspace DCS.dcs_serverrelease multiple times to force regen. Mission Placement: Created blank Caucasus mission in full client Mission Editor (New > Empty > Save to Saved Games\DCS\MissionsMultiplayer). Copied to workspace DCS.dcs_serverrelease\MissionsMultiplayer\[Blank-23102025-Caucases].miz. Tried root Saved Games\Missions too—no diff. Config Edits: Deleted/renamed Config\options.lua and Config\serverSettings.lua to force defaults. Manually added to new serverSettings.lua: missions = { {["path"] = "MissionsMultiplayer\\[Blank-23102025-Caucases].miz", ["name"] = "Blank Caucasus Test"} } Set ["Missions"] = "MissionsMultiplayer/" in options.lua. Repair & Verify: Ran DCS Updater > Repair (full scan, Caucasus confirmed installed). Permissions set to full control for user on all folders. Path/Workspace Tweaks: Confirmed dcs_variant.txt = "dcs_serverrelease". Tested without -w (uses root)—same rejection. No symlinks; all physical copies. GUI/Browser: Tested in Incognito Chrome/Firefox, cleared cache. GUI refreshes list but still fails on start. Logs Check: No other errors pre-start (e.g., tracks fixed by creating folder). Unzipped .miz—empty Scripts/Options, re-zipped. Nothing sticks—the log always paths to root Saved Games\[mission].miz despite copies to workspace, and rejects immediately. Relevant Log Snippet (Latest Attempt with Blank Caucasus): text 2025-10-23 01:12:09.458 INFO WORLDGENERAL (Main): loading mission from: "C:\Users\Martin\Saved Games\[Blank-23102025-Caucases].miz" 2025-10-23 01:12:45.147 WARNING LOG (2572): 1 duplicate message(s) skipped. 2025-10-23 01:12:45.147 INFO ASYNCNET (Main): server has started 2025-10-23 01:12:45.148 INFO ASYNCNET (Main): server has stopped 2025-10-23 01:12:45.148 WARNING ASYNCNET (Main): removed unsupported mission file from the list: C:\Users\Martin\Saved Games\[Blank-23102025-Caucases].miz 2025-10-23 01:12:45.148 ERROR ASYNCNET (Main): server_start failed: no valid missions in the list 2025-10-23 01:07:28.807 ERROR NET (Main): Failed assert `0` Has anyone seen this post-patch or in recent updates? Is it a path validation bug in the workspace loader? Any log tweaks or hidden configs I'm missing? Appreciate any pointers—been grinding this for hours! Thanks,

Never boring on the DCS Australian Servers . We’re now hosting Syria and Germany (Cold War) with our unique Wings of War dynamic CTI missions. Jump in, get 500 free beers just for hopping in a cockpit, and spend them on AWACS or hardware to support your squad. Search “DCS Australian Servers” in the multiplayer browser. All welcome!

Thanks MAXsenna, changed the Colour. Funny thing is, 2.9 was said to be MT and they removed the ST all together.

Hi everyone,I'm seeking clarification on the CPU threading behavior of the DCS World 2.9 Dedicated Server. I've read mixed information about whether the dedicated server primarily uses a single CPU core for its core simulation workload or if it takes advantage of multiple cores through multi-threading.For context: I understand the DCS 2.9 client has some multi-threading support (e.g., for rendering and certain tasks), but I'm specifically asking about the dedicated server used for hosting multiplayer missions. I'm planning to optimize my server hardware and want to know if prioritizing high single-core performance is critical or if a multi-core CPU would be better utilized. Could anyone confirm: Is the DCS 2.9 Dedicated Server primarily single-threaded for its main simulation loop (e.g., AI, physics, mission logic)? Are there any specific tasks (e.g., networking, I/O) that leverage additional CPU cores? Any insights from server admins, technical users, or Eagle Dynamics staff would be greatly appreciated! If there are recent changes or planned updates for server threading in future patches, that info would also be helpful. Thanks in advance for your help!

I thought that might be the case. Thanks for your help.

If I have say 20 or more client planes instead of (player), Do I repeat the rule for all clients? I want the lonely client to fly to his waypoint and if by the time he gets there and no other players have spawned in on the opposite side, an ai aircraft spawns in instead. I have attached the mission for you to see better if you would be so kind as to take a look. PVP-BVR-MAYKOPvSOCHI-KK-0.04.miz

create a trigger so if there is only one player for 5 minutes, an ai plane will spawn on the opposing side?

This thread needs a rethink. I hate that I cant get uut of my chopper and pull out a m4

my checklist 1 BATTERIES 2 WARNINGS TEST 3 APU ON 4 ENG CRANK RIGHT 5 RIGHT ENG IDLE 6 OPEN BLEED AIR VALVES 7 DDI'S TO DAY POSITION 8 LEFT DDI FCS 9 RESET CAUTIONS 10 INS TO GROUND 11 ENG CRANK LEFT 12 ENGINE LEFT IDLE 13 FCS RESET 14 OBOGS ON (OXYGEN) 15 RADAR ON (GROUND / SILENT) 16 FLAPS TO AUTO 17 RUN A BIT FAILURES TEST 18 FLAPS TO HALF FOR TAKEOFF 19 RESET TRIM BUTTON 20 UNCAGE BACKUP ADI 21 CLOSE CANOPY 22 INS TO NAV 23 LEFT DDI HUD 24 RIGHT DDI FCS 25 HANDBRAKE

thats's ok, yes and set to idle. I can ignore the test and take off fine.

yes hold up the BIT test switch and press the left top DDI pb.

So, I follow procedure for BIT test and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesnt. the DDi says In Test but the surfaces are not moving. I read you have to disengage NWS but doesnt seem to help Reset FCS and Trim, Flaps to Auto. Not sure what other tricks I could be missing.

This. What's the point of having the spitfire if its just too damned hard to get off the ground? This needs to be sorted out. Even level flight is next to impossible. If it was really like this to fly they woudnt have issued pilots maps because taking one glance to work out where you were and you'd buy the farm.

Either the P51 is unrealistically easy to fly or the Spitfire is unrealistically hard to fly. The gap between the two is incomprehendable.

Small, very small.

I was going to keep a server up for VR users only but pretty much got shot down in flames for even suggesting it. Bought Nevada earlybut couldn't use it due to an axis bug in Alpha which probably still isn't fixed and then seeing a discount package for Nevada and a "Tuff Titties" attitude from DCS and community I've invested my moneys and resources elsewhere.

still not working after update. Not happy Jan

There are many things we didn't or don't know how to do when we play DCS. I don't think that stops us from trying however. What I am offering is a server for VR headset users only. Sometimes it may be necessary to verify that ll pilots on the server are using what they claim to be. Or at least be prepared to if so asked. Streaming through twitch if requested seems to me to be a fairly simple way to guarantee a level playing field and I'm open to alternative measures. It isn't hard to do and I'd be more than happy to explain how to set it up. If players want to take up this offer it is because they are looking for the same as I and to achieve that we would need to have some measures in place to prove authenticity.

The controller Interface is one of the best I've seen in any game or sim. DONT'T CHANGE IT!

If I buy something from Walmart and it doesn't work, I can take it back.

Maybe DCS staff will see things in a slightly more sympathetic light. They are a business after all. Keeping their customers happy should be a priority.

Well, it sure feels like it. I bought DCS Nevada a week ago and got 1 evening to fly it before it bugged out and now nothing works.

I would have loved to buy the Combined Arms and the F5-E Tiger but because I already purchased Nevada I cant take advantage of the special. So in effect I am being punished for purchasing a product early? Maybe DCS could make a bundle for those who already have Nevada? as a gesture of good will? I would buy both items (F5E tiger and Combined Arms at 40% off this weekend) DCS: F-5E Tiger II + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map DCS: Combined Arms + DCS: NEVADA Test and Training Range Map