Open Conflict - Server Information

[Mirknir]

Having a Forward Edge of Battle Area (FEBA) line would be helpful - yesterday I was sneaking up on some enemy planes and then boom, hit by ground AI. Granted, I am still new to the jet/missile arena so I don't have the best situational awareness, but I kinda forgot that might happen...

 

I, sadly, can't draw on the F10 map so that's why I put spotters of your coalition around red enemy objectives.

These spotters can be seen on your F10 map and will also use smokes to help you in the 3D environment.

Checking the F10 map and the briefing maps will give you a better situational awareness.

 

Like I posted a bit on top, I also added recons to 'draw' a line where your enemy protected zone is about to start.

Around this line, SAMs presence will start to intensify.

Maybe that's what is closer to the FEBA.

 

If you are new to the missile jet arena, consider watching the video 'The Art to Kill'.

It's old but still relevant. It's one of the videos that helped me progress and grow a mustache.

 

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[/ame] Edited April 30, 2016 by Mirknir

[Mirknir]

To play Maverick and Goose we need Mig-28 also :D

 

And a Polaroid...

 

I sometimes have trouble with my vodka bottle in the su27, can't wait for the F14 glove boxes and cup holders

[CEPEGA]

We have polaroid already - the "print screen" button. It's making instant pictures too :megalol:

[RightStuff]

Maybe I need to watch the movie again but I've always thought the danger zone was flying with Maverick, not the actual theater of operation! Ask Goose! :lol:

 

:music_whistling: :smilewink:

[Mirknir]

In Map: Open Conflict Khashuri - v5.6.4

 

 

• Tweaked: All ground groups
  
  • The bug where 90% of the defense groups randomly disappear on some reset came back! yay! :helpsmilie:
    
  • Adding more defense groups to cover protected zones seems to be the cause
    
  • I've 'optimized' the overall defenses of all bases and objectives to come back to the same number of groups and units as before the bug reappeared
    
  • Hopefully, this will be enough make this bug go away again
    

   

 

• Tweaked: Blue MM58 Drone Base
  
  • Some predator were trying to climb the mountain
    

   

[Mirknir]

In Masterscript: Skynet - v2.1.7

 

• Updated: Scenery Object Destruction Detection (objects I don't place, like bridges)
  
  • A lot of time, the position of the destroyed object is mising in the DCS event making it impossible for Skynet to know if the object is inside an objective
    
  • Skynet now maintains a database of all the valid scenery objects and their positions
    
  • When players destroys a scenery object and everything is fine, the object information will go in the database
    
  • When players destroys a scenery object and the position is missing, Skynet will try to go fetch the position in the database
    
  • The more players go for these objectives, the better the detection will be
    

   

 

In Map: Open Conflict Khashuri - v5.6.5

 

 

• Updated: Air Tankers paths
  
  • I am trying a new thing: square route instead of ellipse
    
  • Air tankers should u-turn like crazy for short time but stay flying straight for longer
    
  • Also, slightly decrease their speed to have a maximum of time in straight line
    
  • Tell me if it's better for you!
    
  • Here is some tacview charts to geek around:
    

   

[Sverre]

Easy communications

 

hi, Mirknir.

Do you use easy communications on your server?

I'm asking because I've always played with it off, but when I join your server in a Mirage, it acts as if i have easy comms enabled. Double checked my setting and its off there.

Single-player works as it should.

[Mirknir]

hi, Mirknir.

Do you use easy communications on your server?

I'm asking because I've always played with it off, but when I join your server in a Mirage, it acts as if i have easy comms enabled. Double checked my setting and its off there.

Single-player works as it should.

 

Yea I was actually investigating this.

I don't have this option set in the mission options or forced options and yet... it seems to be on. Still checking some stuff!

[deuterio]

Mirknir, congrats for your amazing map!

 

I'm trying to run it privately by my own (v 5.6.5) instead joining to your public server because of 2 reasons: your server is allways full (congrats again), and I like to test different approaches for each target, without being interrupted by any other pilot.

 

However, when I tried with that version, the initial message and F10 comms menu won't appear. In previous versions (actually, v1.7.1) I didn't have that problem.

 

So I wonder if something else is needed beyond the mission file, and in that case, where can we get it, if possible.

 

Thanks

[Mirknir]

Mirknir, congrats for your amazing map!

 

I'm trying to run it privately by my own (v 5.6.5) instead joining to your public server because of 2 reasons: your server is allways full (congrats again), and I like to test different approaches for each target, without being interrupted by any other pilot.

 

However, when I tried with that version, the initial message and F10 comms menu won't appear. In previous versions (actually, v1.7.1) I didn't have that problem.

 

So I wonder if something else is needed beyond the mission file, and in that case, where can we get it, if possible.

 

Thanks

 

I know the server is often full and I am working on adding more slots:

- I am working on overall performances

- I've opened the server to donation (link in my signature) to be able to host it on a better computer.

 

Stay tuned!

 

Running the mission in single player, you will indeed be missing a lot of features comparing to the server.

Edited May 1, 2016 by Mirknir

[Mirknir]

In Map: Open Conflict Khashuri - v5.6.8

 

 

• Tweaked: Radio Assist and Easy Communication options forced to OFF
  

 

• Optimized: Object Count
  
  • Removed a lot of statics
    
    • This will make the objectives easier to complete
      
    • This will make the map run smoother
      
    • Defended objectives will have less statics
      

     

    [*]Removed Red Retaliation Convoy that was almost never triggered

    [*]Removed WWII / Korean AI planes that were almost always killed by modern missiles (AIM120)

   

[doodenkoff]

I'm new to the multiplayer DCS. I very much like the performance of your server. I tried to sneak in to the opposition's area the other evening....I was not successful, an AIM120 flew up my fundament and ended my foray.

 

So I looked for a safer target since I was flying an L-39ZA. What is the actual objective at

Sagarejo Spy Hideout, inside the red protected zone". The smoke markers? Or am I missing some parameter that identifies the actual structure?

[Oceandar]

You were getting killed because lack of fighters cover. People seem tend to join more crowded side for whatever reasons and it makes unbalance forces. I've seen blue side getting more fighters than red side, in this case more F-15 than The Su.

 

 

Gam Zeh Ya'avor - King Salomon

[Mirknir]

I'm new to the multiplayer DCS. I very much like the performance of your server. I tried to sneak in to the opposition's area the other evening....I was not successful, an AIM120 flew up my fundament and ended my foray.

 

So I looked for a safer target since I was flying an L-39ZA. What is the actual objective at

Sagarejo Spy Hideout, inside the red protected zone". The smoke markers? Or am I missing some parameter that identifies the actual structure?

 

I hope this will help ; a picture is worth a thousand words :)

You can also request an detailed report using:

-ag <objectiveCode> in your case -ag SAG

Edited May 2, 2016 by Mirknir

[Mirknir]

You were getting killed because lack of fighters cover. People seem tend to join more crowded side for whatever reasons and it makes unbalance forces. I've seen blue side getting more fighters than red side, in this case more F-15 than The Su.

 

 

Gam Zeh Ya'avor - King Salomon

 

Actually, I think choosing red or blue is more complex ; it seems like a personality test, like cat or dog person.

 

Some people will always go red, some always blue.

Of course, some people don't care or wants to be in the bigger/safer team.

 

I've seen player join red, alone, in a ka50 while there were 4 F15 blue side.

 

Also, reds seems to prefer fighters and being the trouble bringer while blue seems to prefer the systematic ground target destroying.

 

It's really hard to predict.

Edited May 2, 2016 by Mirknir

[Oceandar]

....(snip)....

I've seen player join red, alone, in a ka50 while there were 4 F15 blue side.

Yeah, we've been talked about it before and I can understand the point. The problem arises when the lonely striker can't accept the shooting. Some yelled at the chat like "hey, why don't you shoot something that can shoot back" and the shooter said "I'll stop shoot you when you stop bombing the blue side". This can be prevented if there's enough fighter for both side. Of course there's nothing you can do about it.

When I join any server, I try to balance the both side. When I see one side need fighter, I choose fighter slot, but of course its just me

 

 

Gam Zeh Ya'avor - King Salomon

[doodenkoff]

You were getting killed because lack of fighters cover. People seem tend to join more crowded side for whatever reasons and it makes unbalance forces. I've seen blue side getting more fighters than red side, in this case more F-15 than The Su.

 

 

Gam Zeh Ya'avor - King Salomon

 

Yeah, I know. I was trying for sneaky and/or lucky. Maybe try much lower altitude next time and use terrain features to mask my signature.

 

I prefer to join the underdog and see if I can contribute.

[doodenkoff]

I hope this will help ; a picture is worth a thousand words :)

You can also request an detailed report using:

-ag <objectiveCode> in your case -ag SAG

 

Thanks, that helps tremendously.

[deuterio]

Running the mission in single player, you will indeed be missing a lot of features comparing to the server.

 

Sorry Mirknir, I think I have not explained properly.

 

I do not open the mission in single player but in multiplayer, in a password-closed server, to enjoy with a couple of mates.

 

As stated, in this later versions, the .msi file is not enough to run the mission properly. What else do I need?

 

thanks in advance,

[Mirknir]

Sorry Mirknir, I think I have not explained properly.

 

I do not open the mission in single player but in multiplayer, in a password-closed server, to enjoy with a couple of mates.

 

As stated, in this later versions, the .msi file is not enough to run the mission properly. What else do I need?

 

thanks in advance,

 

I am sorry, I can't really release the secret sauce needed for everyone to clone the server in all its features.

 

I hope you can understand.

[Mirknir]

In Map: Open Conflict Khashuri - v5.7.1

 

 

• Removed: FARPs at Khashuri Objectives
  
  • There are already nearby FARPS for transport mission (5-10km away)
    

   

 

• Added: Red spotter for blue supply base
  

 

• Added: Patrol Defense Group
  
  • Defenses @ Blue MM58 Drone Base are now patrolling
    
  • Defenses @ Red Lanchhuti Weapon Factory are now patrolling
    

   

[Phaser]

Hey Mirknir, excellent work with the map changes so far. I see my Kamov will have a harder time in the hills with patrolling shorads and tanks.

 

Also, I ran into a bug last night. Immediately after the server reset, I checked red objectives and some had not replenished. Blue side also ran into the same issue. The Tskhinvali Heli base for example showed 1/6 active units.

[Mirknir]

Hey Mirknir, excellent work with the map changes so far. I see my Kamov will have a harder time in the hills with patrolling shorads and tanks.

 

Also, I ran into a bug last night. Immediately after the server reset, I checked red objectives and some had not replenished. Blue side also ran into the same issue. The Tskhinvali Heli base for example showed 1/6 active units.

 

Thanks for reporting it.

 

It's my big last random elusive bug to fix since I fixed the radio menu disappearing.

 

Early into random reset, ground units are disappearing for no reason.

Even it feels like a DCS problem, I am trying to track it, detect that it happened and trigger a countermeasure/correction by maybe respawning the entire defense groups.

 

It's not an easy bug to track and/or correct but I will keep you posted!

[CEPEGA]

Was on the server yesterday. The performance seems to be a lot better after the changes. Got stable 60 gsync fps @4K resolution all the time. Before the changes it dropped to 34 fps from time to time. Good work sir!

[acdelta57]

At work all week and tracking all the stuff

Happening on the server I can't wait til I get back so I can play some Open Conflict! Also question, was the US Navy huey spawn removed from Senkai kolhki? Last time I think I remember the only spawn I could use that one was a FARP far from poti shores.