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I have to say, I agree with Chibawang. I browse these forums a lot and I usually don't have any reason to post, but I would be disappointed if people who are creating modifications for the game start feeling as though they shouldn't be sharing them publically for fear of being scolded by an elitist few. I have never played DCS online, so I cannot say whether such modifications are used maliciously, but it is irrelevant anyway. If they can be used in such a way then posting them on this forum with the best of intentions is going to benefit those who want to use the mod in SP, and alert developers to possible flaws with the multiplayer/mod system. Saying that modifications which have the possibility of affecting MP shouldn't be posted (obviously with the requirement that the modification has some merit in SP and in its own right), is analogous to burying your head in the sand. Additionally, if such problems with a modification are addressed in a polite and constructive manner, then the developer of the modification is far more likely to consider it next time.

Thank you Butcher59, that is exactly what I was looking for! In the example, a new squadron (and associated badge) is created, but I expect that it may be possible to add a new nation in a similar way. I will experiment with this later and repost if I am able to. Google Translation: Adding new Squadrons

Hello, I wanted to know if it was possible to modify DCS: Black Shark by adding new squadrons and nations to the Logbook. Having read the GUI manual, I see that it is possible to add a custom pilot's avatar/photograph, but the manual does not seem to make any mention of squadrons or nations beyond the ability to select the predefined ones. I am not particularly familiar with the DCS folder hierarchy or the LUA scripting, but after a quick look, it appears to be possible to modify the existing squadron patch images. Does anybody know if new squadrons, nations and badges can be created without the need to overwrite the existing ones, and if so, how? I did search the forum before posting this, so I apologise in advance if it has already been covered and passed through my net. Constructive responses are much appreciated! Additionally, I wanted to convey my thanks to ED for producing such an excellent simulation. The documentation and the software itself are of the highest order and I will definitely be pre-ordering any future DCS modules based on my impressions with Black Shark. Thanks!