Downloading the server's .MIZ file

[JayPee]

In many MP games, prior to joining a server running a map/mission which is not present at the local client's machine, the client downloads that map/mission. Often the user can run that map/mission himself from then on as a copy is stored locally.

 

I imagine DCS works the same yet I can't find a cache where .MIZ files are downloaded to. Is it possible to copy the server's .MIZ file for my own future use by joining a session? I've noticed that joining a public server which is at that time running a map I don't have takes significantly longer so there must be some sort of downloading going on.

[xaoslaad]

rename the .trk file that's saved after joining the mission to .miz. Optionally, open it in the mission editor and resave to ditch the extra track stuff. I personally have no problem with this, but some people flip their lids over it.

[Pman]

That will work fine until the mission on the server is updated and you have to download it again ;)

 

Pman

[NeilWillis]

Or simply ask the server admin if you can have a copy.

 

Asking will immediately please the author, and is far more likely to gain their co-operation and consent.

[JayPee]

Thanks xaoslaad.

 

Pman, I am aware of that, thank you.