DCE Campaigns

[jojojung]

nullnullfirst message apears when clicking on "update". Then there is no Script Mod...

[Miguel21]

reset buton

[jojojung]

Thanks got it solved. The Mission Scripting Mod was placed via ovgme in the save Games instead of the root 

[nachinus]

Hi! I'm new to this or any dynamic campaign and I'm still getting the ropes. I'm currenty playing Chiprus Incident with the M2000. Everything is going fine, but I can't get my flight to engage ground targets. I tried this ground strike mission a couple of times, tried the order engage ground targets and engage primary and rejoin, but instead targeting the actual mission target--> the column below us, they push on for the enemy airbase where they get shot down by SAMs. Is there anything special I should be doing? Is the enemy airbase considered Primary Target even if the actual mission target as per the briefing is supposed to be the vehicle column?

Edited January 21, 2023 by nachinus

[Miguel21]

@PB0_CEF ? ^^

[RedeyeStorm]

Hi Cef,

I just started a new campaign Crisis in PG Harrier. At mission generation it gives an error: key 7 is missing in 'camp_triggers_init.lua'. It turns out that in line 66 of the lua the numbering goes from 6 to 8 and that generates the error. Fixed it by changing the number sequence.

 

 

[Miguel21]

3 minutes ago, RedeyeStorm said:

Hi Cef,

I just started a new campaign Crisis in PG Harrier. At mission generation it gives an error: key 7 is missing in 'camp_triggers_init.lua'. It turns out that in line 66 of the lua the numbering goes from 6 to 8 and that generates the error. Fixed it by changing the number sequence.

 

 

Yes, thank you, we know about that.
But Cef will fix that, when he changes all the campaigns to be compatible with the DCE_Manager "cloning".

This will allow to manage much less campaigns for him, while offering you as much "diversity" of campaigns (yes I know, not easy to understand, but it's the magic of cloning )

[PB0_CEF]

20 hours ago, nachinus said:

Hi! I'm new to this or any dynamic campaign and I'm still getting the ropes. I'm currenty playing Chiprus Incident with the M2000. Everything is going fine, but I can't get my flight to engage ground targets. I tried this ground strike mission a couple of times, tried the order engage ground targets and engage primary and rejoin, but instead targeting the actual mission target--> the column below us, they push on for the enemy airbase where they get shot down by SAMs. Is there anything special I should be doing? Is the enemy airbase considered Primary Target even if the actual mission target as per the briefing is supposed to be the vehicle column?

 

Well AI can be really difficult to understand…Did you follow the waypoints ? It’s better to ask AI to engage mission and rejoin just after reaching IP Nav point …

Edited January 22, 2023 by PB0_CEF

[nachinus]

hace 2 horas, PB0_CEF dijo:

Well AI can be really difficult to understand…Did you follow the waypoints ? It’s better to ask AI to engage mission and rejoin just after reaching IP Nav point …

 

Yes, I did follow the waypoints, but I went a bit offcourse from the IP to align myself better with the road before issuing the order. I will try to ask to engage mission just after touching IP.

[Digitalvole]

Sorry, I come baring questions..

Is it possible to swap the Tarawa for the HMS Invincible in any way but ideally in a way I only have to do once?

Also same question for time of year? I fancy a bit of snow

Finally, I only seem to get given iron bombs. Is this because the ai struggles with gbus or is it just my bad luck?

Thank you in advance.

Edited January 23, 2023 by Digitalvole

[Miguel21]

13 minutes ago, Digitalvole said:

Sorry, I come baring questions..

Is it possible to swap the Tarawa for the HMS Invincible in any way but ideally in a way I only have to do once?

Also same question for time of year? I fancy a bit of snow

Finally, I only seem to get given iron bombs. Is this because the ai struggles with gnu’s or is it just my bad luck?

Thank you in advance.

Hi
concerning the date and the weather, you have to modify the file Init/camp_init.lua

For HMS Invincible, it is a Mod?

and for the bombs, I did not understand anything, but Cef will pass ^^

[Digitalvole]

Thanks @Miguel21 for the prompt response.

Not worried about the bomb issue, just curious.

I believe HMS Invincible came with the SA map, is it possible to  swap assets round with same file as the weather/date?

Thanks again : )

Edited January 23, 2023 by Digitalvole

[Miguel21]

Here is the new script (296), including the Mirage F-1EE version.

For those who are impatient, you can include these files on a version of ScriptsMod equivalent to 20.61.286

But make a backup first.

I will soon add these new files to the automatic update;

 

==:20.63.296:==
296 fixed    [Eventslog]    use "forbidden" characters for its name DCS plant DCE.
295 fixed    [task]        simultaneous task injections freeze the intelligence of AIs ^^
294 fixed    [M2000]        Radio: the red and blue radio sets are reversed
293 add        [plane]        Add Mirage F-1EE and all SA342 playable
292 modified    [mission]    attempts to "dilute" all packages throughout the duration of the mission (testing)
291 modified    [MP]        all players' planes in the same target pack (where possible)
290 add        [IA]        the helicopters (all of them) try to follow the valleys (this is under test)
289 add        [plane]        Add Mirage F1EE
288 add        [Datacard]    makes DCE compatible with the use of programs such as Datacard Generator or CombatFlite (M63)
287 add        [third]        allows you to use third party files that Data information without being overwritten by central information updates (M62)
                --> use Init\ADD_data.lua

note:

I am still working on the Helicopters SAR and CSAR script.
The automatic part is going well in the Caucasus.
However, the player part is not yet finalized, so you can land, embark an ejected pilot, but you can't helitack him yet.

For the other theatres, it will still take some time.

I have also not forgotten the changes you asked for.

EDIT: an error in the prohibited characters prevents the correct counting of the destruction

 

Edited January 29, 2023 by Miguel21

[JSF_Aggie]

I had this running fine for a long time, but now I have the problem where everytime I start the DCE_Manager, I get the window in my screen shot below, for a few seconds, then nothing.  I don't ever get the regular DCE_Manager window.

If I do an uninstall, delete DCE folder from /mods/tech/, then reinstall, DCE_Manager will run one time.  It will recreate the /mods/tech folder in my SavedGames, and I can install campaigns.  

But if I close the DCE_Manager, I can never get it to run a 2nd time.  I'm on Win10.  I did recopy the lua54.dll to the system32 folder.

Any thoughts?  Thanks.

[Barthek]

I have been experiencing exactly the same problem for the last couple of weeks on my laptop. DCE runs perfectly on my sim rig, tho.

[JSF_Aggie]

7 hours ago, Barthek said:

I have been experiencing exactly the same problem for the last couple of weeks on my laptop. DCE runs perfectly on my sim rig, tho.

Thanks. I will try it on a different box, just to see if it works any different.

[Miguel21]

On 1/23/2023 at 4:36 PM, Digitalvole said:

Thanks @Miguel21 for the prompt response.

Not worried about the bomb issue, just curious.

I believe HMS Invincible came with the SA map, is it possible to  swap assets round with same file as the weather/date?

Thanks again : )

 

Sorry for the very late reply.
To add the Invincible, you have to do it in 3 times:
Add it to the mission file : 1/ \Init\base_mission.miz with the mission editor

2/ add it in \Init\db_airbases.lua

3/ add it in oob_air_init.lua (you have to specify which squadron takes off from which base)

- the easiest way is to replace the occurrences of the Tarrawa or other CVN by the Invincible
- it is also necessary to start again the campaign so that all the changes are taken into account

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[Miguel21]

DCE_Manager_V4.10.24.52.zip

try this.
I have disabled the search for updates.

@JSF_Aggie

@Barthek

 

I'm still correcting the scriptsMod, Cef helps me too

This WE, I cross my fingers ^^

[JSF_Aggie]

Thanks Miguel.

I think I figured it out, at least how to make it crash.

With 4.10.24.52, everything works as expected, if I set:

> CDS Root Folder : C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta

However, if I set:

> CDS Root Folder : C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta Server

I can't get DCE to run after that.

Could it be that my server path is just too long for whatever you're storing CDS Root Folder in?

I can set DCS Saved Games Folder to either of the below, and DCE is fine:

> C:\Users\aggie\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta

> C:\Users\aggie\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta_server

[Miguel21]

9 hours ago, JSF_Aggie said:

Thanks Miguel.

I think I figured it out, at least how to make it crash.

With 4.10.24.52, everything works as expected, if I set:

> CDS Root Folder : C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta

However, if I set:

> CDS Root Folder : C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta Server

I can't get DCE to run after that.

Could it be that my server path is just too long for whatever you're storing CDS Root Folder in?

I can set DCS Saved Games Folder to either of the below, and DCE is fine:

> C:\Users\aggie\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta

> C:\Users\aggie\Saved Games\DCS.openbeta_server

haaaaaaa, ok, you're using on the same PC DCS and the DCS server, wow, I hope that won't create any problems with DCE.
Because I didn't take that into account. (for me, DCS Server is usually on another PC)

What I can say, and in all logic:
1/ If the path of DCE_Manager points to DCS, then it will be necessary to use the DCS campaigns to find the DCE missions

2/ if the path of DCE_Manager points to DCS Server, you will have to launch DCS Server, then DCS normal in multiplayer mode to play the DCE mission

Now, I don't really understand your current problem.
When you say that "I can't get DCE to run after that", what does that mean?
You can't find the DCE campaigns in DCS?
You can't find the DCE campaigns in DCS server?
or DCE_Manager crashes?

[Barthek]

A teaser of campaign being currently tested by my squad. Debugging is killing me but I see a light at the end of the tunnel. It will be focused on the Cold War PVP aspect between two coalitions. Oldschool aircraft only.

 

 

Edited February 4, 2023 by Barthek

[JSF_Aggie]

2 hours ago, Miguel21 said:

haaaaaaa, ok, you're using on the same PC DCS and the DCS server, wow, I hope that won't create any problems with DCE.
Because I didn't take that into account. (for me, DCS Server is usually on another PC)

What I can say, and in all logic:
1/ If the path of DCE_Manager points to DCS, then it will be necessary to use the DCS campaigns to find the DCE missions

2/ if the path of DCE_Manager points to DCS Server, you will have to launch DCS Server, then DCS normal in multiplayer mode to play the DCE mission

Now, I don't really understand your current problem.
When you say that "I can't get DCE to run after that", what does that mean?
You can't find the DCE campaigns in DCS?
You can't find the DCE campaigns in DCS server?
or DCE_Manager crashes?

I normally run like you, DCS on one computer, and DCE_Manager & DCS Server on another.  

I have DCS installed on my DCS Server computer, just in case I need to use the Mission Editor.

I had only pointed DCE_Manager to DCS as an experiment, when Barthek said it was working for him on one computer, yet crashing for him on another, like what I was experiencing.  I then installed DCE_Manager on my DCS computer, and it worked fine, so I was just looking for differences.  

Sorry to be unclear.  If I point DCE_Manager's CDS Root Folder to C:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta Server, hit the "Save Path" button, close DCE_Manager, then DCE_Manager will crash the next time I try to start it.  The DCE_Manager window never pops up.

If I delete log.txt before I do the above, the only thing written to the log is:  "2/3/2023 7:34:03 PM Download upgrade.txt"

I was going to reinstall the DCS server to a shorter path, something like, C:\Program Files\DCS World OpenBeta Server, just to see if that makes a difference to DCE_Manager.

[JSF_Aggie]

Miguel,

I reinstalled DCS Server to a shorter path, C:\Program Files\DCS World OpenBeta Server, and DCE_Manager is no longer crashing for me.

[Miguel21]

15 minutes ago, JSF_Aggie said:

Miguel,

I reinstalled DCS Server to a shorter path, C:\Program Files\DCS World OpenBeta Server, and DCE_Manager is no longer crashing for me.

I don't think that's it.
I created a path like yours (the long one) and it works.

I think it's the servers that are messing up. If DCE_Manager can't download the first "upgrade.txt" file the consequences seem random, until it refuses to let DCE_Manager start.

When you say that DCE_Manager crashes, is there an error message or not?

[Barthek]

21 hours ago, Miguel21 said:

DCE_Manager_V4.10.24.52.zip

try this.
I have disabled the search for updates.

@JSF_Aggie

@Barthek

Didn't help, still crashing on my laptop which I use for dedicated server. Weirdly, version 3.9.17 of DCE manager opens without any issues.

Edited February 4, 2023 by Barthek