Cold War 1947 - 1991

[Alpenwolf]

Server News:

Okay, I'm back at my PC...

 

Operation Into The Desert:
- The mission's warehouses are heavily bugged at the military bases and FARP's.
- I've tried removing the warehouses' file, removing the FARP's, the helicopters themselves, and still no success.
- This happened once in Two Towns at the Blue FARP and the only way to solve the issue was relocating the FARP completely.
- It's a bug, but can hardly be proven, so developers don't pay attention to it. Flappie knows of it, but nothing he can do for developers to fix.
- The way it works, you report a bug to ED, provide a log file and and .trk one for them to be able to see what's going on, otherwise the report is invalid and they ignore it.
- Nothing I could provide in that case in terms of these files, as this bug happens after a while.
- Relocating the military bases in the mission Into The Desert is nigh impossible. Hundreds of static objects per each and hardly any better locations for them.
- Therefore, I'll have to remove it from the roster.

Operation Search & Destroy:
- After the F1's addition to the game, the mission doesn't work any more.
- Upon selecting a slot the game crashes immediately and you're back at the desktop.
- I've removed .lua files, triggers, multiple units, the warehouses' file, and more, and the issue still persists.
- This happened once in the mission Sail Ahoy! and I had to completely redesign the mission.
- That being said, I'll have to redesign the mission Search & Destroy from scratch at some point.

Operation One Night in Arabia:
- The mission is currently undergoing some adjustments and updating. Lots to do as it's a very old mission.
- Once ready, I'll start putting the mission once or twice a month (depends on popularity) as an event.

New Missions:
- A new mission featuring nuke bombs is in the making. It will be very strict giving each player one life (maybe 2 max.) and signups will be mandatory.
- A new mission featuring the A-4 will also be designed.
- A new regular/daily mission will be designed afterwards.
- 1-2 old missions will be updated and added back to the roster.

Reported Bugs by Users:
- All bugs reported in the bugs section on Discord will be fixed either today or tomorrow.
- After that I'll scan through the latest bug reports on the Cold War 1947 - 1991 thread on the ED forums and tend to them.

[Alpenwolf]

Server News:

Operation Phone Booth:
- Bombs and illumination rockets were added.

Operation Open Range:
- Reduced the amount of structures Blue needs to destroy at both the Red Factory and the Red Water Station.

[DrRed]

Hey @Alpenwolf, is there any chance you'd be willing/able to share a pair of server-side track files if I give you a date and time? My local copies are useless as always.

Edited August 28, 2022 by DrRed

[Alpenwolf]

9 hours ago, DrRed said:

Hey @Alpenwolf, is there any chance you'd be willing/able to share a pair of server-side track files if I give you a date and time? My local copies are useless as always.

 

Can't see why not. What for?

[Alpenwolf]

Server News:

Operation One Night in Arabia change log:

- Su-25T's, AV-8B's and Ka-50's removed.
- Su-25's, A-10's, F1's and Mi-24's added.
- Moonlight disabled.
- Instead of 3 hours mission time, it's now 2 hours.
- Illumination rockets and bombs added.
- Mi-24's restricted to 4 x ATGM's on the outer pylons.
- Petrovich is unable to track aerial targets.
- No R-60M's for Su-25's and Mi-24's.
- No AIM-9's for A-10's.
- Mi-8's and UH-1's can now deploy troops. Each squad consists of 4 x MG's and 4 x RPG's.
- No AA's or AAA's for Mi-8's and UH-1's. Troops, artillery, BTR-80's/M113's and ammo trucks only.
- Helicopters are NOT hidden on the F10 map. No need to hide them when it's difficult to spot anything visually anyway.
- All ground units' skill level is set to average, which is the lowest. This should help helicopters, especially, Mi-8's and UH-1's survive in these conditions.
- Briefing image and briefing adjusted.
- After 2 hours, he who holds Kish Intl Airbase is the winner, otherwise it's a draw and the server rotates.

Note:
The mission used to runs for 3 hours and was part of the daily missions. The hype for a night mission was gone quick enough and I had to remove the mission from the roster. Therefore, the mission will run on the weekends only as an event. Stay tuned for the exact date and time for the upcoming weekend.
On a side note, make sure you use your navigation lights correctly at and around friendly bases when flying the mission.

[DrRed]

6 hours ago, Alpenwolf said:

Can't see why not. What for?

Video editing, potentially. I'd like to collect in-game footage from a couple of decent engagements (TacView GIFs). 

First one is from the Elbrus mission, 05/27/2020.  The timestamp on my Tacview file is 17:45 in my time zone, which would be 20:45 in London

The second one is from Hold The Line 09/13/2020. The timestamp is 16:25 in my time zone, which would be 21:25 in London.

If you could share the trackfiles from those missions I'd really appreciate it - thanks.

[Alpenwolf]

42 minutes ago, DrRed said:

Video editing, potentially. I'd like to collect in-game footage from a couple of decent engagements (TacView GIFs). 

First one is from the Elbrus mission, 05/27/2020.  The timestamp on my Tacview file is 17:45 in my time zone, which would be 20:45 in London

The second one is from Hold The Line 09/13/2020. The timestamp is 16:25 in my time zone, which would be 21:25 in London.

If you could share the trackfiles from those missions I'd really appreciate it - thanks.

Oh, that's ancient history there, mate. Track files are always deleted after a while to clear the way for new ones. Sorry, I can't help you with those. I hardly think any player could.

[DrRed]

No problem, I figured it might be a challenge.

 

 

If any regular player has a track from back then let me know!

Edited August 29, 2022 by DrRed

[sthompson]

I'd like to try this server. The number one post has a list of missions, but no info about most of them. I recall looking at the top of the thread at one time in the past and finding descriptions of the missions. But now I can't find that. Is there a central place to get info about the missions and other server info. (In addition to the main post at the start of this thread, of course.)

[=475FG= Dawger]

1 hour ago, sthompson said:

I'd like to try this server. The number one post has a list of missions, but no info about most of them. I recall looking at the top of the thread at one time in the past and finding descriptions of the missions. But now I can't find that. Is there a central place to get info about the missions and other server info. (In addition to the main post at the start of this thread, of course.)

Alpenwolf’s signature has the link to the server discird

here it is.  https://discord.gg/cmvxug89eV
 

There is a server mission channel with links to all current missions. Funnily, they link back to this forum. 
 

Asking questions on the Discord is a good plan too. 

[Tavo89]

Hi @Alpenwolf, I could see the AV-8BNA in the Two Towns briefing, could you include this bird in some Caucasus mission?.
You can remove armament and other things with the idea of representing the 1983 AV-8B, (Aim-9M 1982).

As a point of reference the Mig-29A entered service in 1982-1983, the AV-8B in 1983 and the AV-8BNA in 1987.

[Get_Lo]

23 minutes ago, Tavo89 said:

Hi @Alpenwolf, I could see the AV-8BNA in the Two Towns briefing, could you include this bird in some Caucasus mission?.
You can remove armament and other things with the idea of representing the 1983 AV-8B, (Aim-9M 1982).

As a point of reference the Mig-29A entered service in 1982-1983, the AV-8B in 1983 and the AV-8BNA in 1987.

Harrier's systems are too good and it would make no sense for an attacker to have by far the best IR missiles on the server

[Tavo89]

For example this is the configuration I usually use in the A-10A, 4x Aim-9 and 6x Maverick D.

And this is the configuration of the AV-8B, 2x AIM-9 and 4x Maverick F. 

It is true the AV-8BNA systems are very advanced, but its capabilities can be greatly diminished by removing some of the armament, PODS etc, its effect on the mission would be limited.

As for the Aim-9M it is a very good missile, but you can limit the number of missiles you can carry to only two, Alpen knows how to do that. You also have to take into account the enemy fighters, not much an AV-8B can do against a Mig-29, a Mirage F1 or a Mig-21Bis flown by a good pilot.

 

[Get_Lo]

20 minutes ago, Tavo89 said:

For example this is the configuration I usually use in the A-10A, 4x Aim-9 and 6x Maverick D.

And this is the configuration of the AV-8B, 2x AIM-9 and 4x Maverick F. 

It is true the AV-8BNA systems are very advanced, but its capabilities can be greatly diminished by removing some of the armament, PODS etc, its effect on the mission would be limited.

As for the Aim-9M it is a very good missile, but you can limit the number of missiles you can carry to only two, Alpen knows how to do that. You also have to take into account the enemy fighters, not much an AV-8B can do against a Mig-29, a Mirage F1 or a Mig-21Bis flown by a good pilot.

 

A-10A is not in the same league as the harrier. harrier is way faster, way better missiles, and way better systems. Ask anyone on the server what they would rather have, 4 AIM-9P or 2 AIM-9M. harrier is cool but its just too good, we tried it when it was worse like I said, and it was still too good.

[Alpenwolf]

The Harrier served its time on the server back when we had a notable lack of modules. Same goes for the A-10C in the first year of hosting and later the M-2000C.
Limited Editions as I call them are a different story, where modules regardless of their years of service are featured. Check here.

A-10's are restricted to 2 x AIM-9's in some missions and I'll do that in all missions. The issue is, I'm mostly focusing on other more pressing matters and keep on forgetting adding the restriction of 2 x AIM-9's when updating missions in the mission editor, so that's on me alone.

[Giskvoosk]

9 hours ago, Tavo89 said:

For example this is the configuration I usually use in the A-10A, 4x Aim-9 and 6x Maverick D.

And this is the configuration of the AV-8B, 2x AIM-9 and 4x Maverick F. 

It is true the AV-8BNA systems are very advanced, but its capabilities can be greatly diminished by removing some of the armament, PODS etc, its effect on the mission would be limited.

As for the Aim-9M it is a very good missile, but you can limit the number of missiles you can carry to only two, Alpen knows how to do that. You also have to take into account the enemy fighters, not much an AV-8B can do against a Mig-29, a Mirage F1 or a Mig-21Bis flown by a good pilot.

 

Thing is, aside from the sidewinder situation, after its first exclusion it will be even less likely to see its comeback due to the implementation of hot spot detector function from NAVFLIR. The NAVFLIR was not fitted in gulf war let alone cold-er war, and cannot be disabled in the game.

Take Two Town as example, those chevrons alone offer way too much tactical advantage in the games of Where's Waldo.

Edited August 30, 2022 by Giskvoosk

[Alpenwolf]

15 hours ago, sthompson said:

I'd like to try this server. The number one post has a list of missions, but no info about most of them. I recall looking at the top of the thread at one time in the past and finding descriptions of the missions. But now I can't find that. Is there a central place to get info about the missions and other server info. (In addition to the main post at the start of this thread, of course.)

Throughout the years I lost track of all the missions' briefings that are buried in this thread. Never thought I'd design that many. I'm working on updating the briefings (already halfway through) and when ready, users should be able to just click on any mission's name and that will take them to the briefing instantly.

[Tavo89]

1 hour ago, Alpenwolf said:

The Harrier served its time on the server back when we had a notable lack of modules. Same goes for the A-10C in the first year of hosting and later the M-2000C.
Limited Editions as I call them are a different story, where modules regardless of their years of service are featured. Check here.

A-10's are restricted to 2 x AIM-9's in some missions and I'll do that in all missions. The issue is, I'm mostly focusing on other more pressing matters and keep on forgetting adding the restriction of 2 x AIM-9's when updating missions in the mission editor, so that's on me alone.

Ok Alpen, It's a shame not to have a Harrier on the server, an iconic plane from the cold war.

[Alpenwolf]

4 minutes ago, Tavo89 said:

Ok Alpen, It's a shame not to have a Harrier on the server, an iconic plane from the cold war.

Lots and lots of CW modules on the way, mate. Don't worry about it

[Graphene]

Hi @Alpenwolf ! I often fly the Viggen and have noticed that it almost always does not have a landing airfield assigned. Last waypoint. You always have to enter manually to get back home or ask the GCI for a vector. Is there a landing airfield waypoint assigned in his route in the mission or is it some kind of bug?
I also want to ask if the restriction of air-to-air missiles in the Viggen is also for balance? It can carry aim-9's on all pylons, but sometimes I can't combine mavericks and 4х aim9 for example. This aircraft does not have a cannon and must carry two pods. Therefore, sometimes it is not possible to defend against fighters after attacking ground targets or help someone. Thanks!

[Alpenwolf]

Server News:

Operation One Night in Arabia kicks off this Friday, 02.09.2022, around 1830 zulu.
Operation Battle Over Sukhumi Unleashed kicks off this Saturday, 03.09.2022, around 1800 zulu.
Operation Clash of Eras kicks off this Sunday, 04.09.2022, around 1800 zulu.

Notes:
- Once Kish Intl in One Night in Arabia is captured, airplanes and helicopters can use the airbase to quickly rearm and refuel instead of flying back to home base.
- Added F1's to Battle Over Sukhumi Unleashed.
- Clash of Eras ran three times so far. Red won it twice and one time it was a draw. Blue is yet to win it.

[Alpenwolf]

14 minutes ago, Graphene said:

Hi @Alpenwolf ! I often fly the Viggen and have noticed that it almost always does not have a landing airfield assigned. Last waypoint. You always have to enter manually to get back home or ask the GCI for a vector. Is there a landing airfield waypoint assigned in his route in the mission or is it some kind of bug?
I also want to ask if the restriction of air-to-air missiles in the Viggen is also for balance? It can carry aim-9's on all pylons, but sometimes I can't combine mavericks and 4х aim9 for example. This aircraft does not have a cannon and must carry two pods. Therefore, sometimes it is not possible to defend against fighters after attacking ground targets or help someone. Thanks!

In some missions there are waypoints for the home base, but from what I understand Viggens don't really need that, as I'm told by some Viggen players.
The weapons' restrictions is an attempt to simulate the AJ37 rather than having the more advanced AJS37.

[Giskvoosk]

Viggen pilots can reference the kneeboard for the preloaded waypoints of airfields, farp's and roadbases.

[Graphene]

9 minutes ago, Giskvoosk said:

Viggen pilots can reference the kneeboard for the preloaded waypoints of airfields, farp's and roadbases.

Yes, it is known. But if the cartridge is prepared correctly, then after the task, I simply press one button and fly straight home without unnecessary manipulation.

[Tavo89]

2 hours ago, Alpenwolf said:

Lots and lots of CW modules on the way, mate. Don't worry about it

I know, I am even collaborating in a module that you will like a lot and that fits in the cold war. 

My idea was to represent the 1983 AV-8B, but I think it is not possible because of different aspects of the AV-8BNA. I will continue to enjoy the A-10A.