ED how will setting LGB codes work?

[Harlikwin]

Just out of curiosity how will setting the LGB codes work? Mainly for online use part of rearm screen? Set on kneeboard? Do I have to get out of the jet with a screwdriver?

Edited September 26, 2019 by Harlikwin

[Phantom453]

Good question. Perhaps in the rearm/ refuel screen, mission planning screen and/ or mission editor? Probably default 1688 at EA though?

[falcon_120]

There is no reason to think that it will not be possible to change codes a bit later on EA (given other ACs with that option), I guess it just a question of not enough time for this release.

 

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[Revelation]

There is no reason to think that it will not be possible to change codes a bit later on EA (given other ACs with that option), I guess it just a question of not enough time for this release.

 

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Doubtful, Wags update "reads" as if it is the new direction for high-fidelity models.

[Wags]

Hey everyone,

 

For the initial release, the LGB code will be automatically set to the TGP/JTAC designation code. We understand that this a "cheat", but we'll need to use this until we add the aircraft and mission cards that will allow manual setting of the LGB codes prior to flight.

 

Thanks,

Wags

[SmoglessPanic]

We can also take an Air to Air loadout with a TGP pod, maybe a center tank, and buddy laser for a Hornet, Harrier or TommyCat.

 

Oh I cannot wait for Wednesday 10/9/19.

 

(see what I did there?..lol)

Edited September 26, 2019 by SmoglessPanic

[Greyman]

From the LGB video and Wags' comments, it looks like, for now at least, 1688 will be the only available code.

 

If some way of changing the code on the ground is to be provided, that would be fine for self-lasing missions but it might make JTAC missions interesting, to synchronise codes. I'd guess they will leave the code on all JTAC missions as 1688 and posssibly provide something on the rearm screen to set a different one(s) for self-lasing missions.

 

Edit: I hadn't seen Wags' post, or subsequent ones, when I pressed send. I need to type faster maybe. ;)

Edited September 26, 2019 by Greyman

[Nealius]

How will MP be handled? If you have a few players online slinging LGBs in the same area I foresee some laser code conflict unless they're "hardcore" simmers who go through the trouble of a pre-flight brief and make everyone change the codes before flying.

[Emmy]

How will MP be handled? If you have a few players online slinging LGBs in the same area I foresee some laser code conflict unless they're "hardcore" simmers who go through the trouble of a pre-flight brief and make everyone change the codes before flying.

 

Re-read what Wags just posted...

[Harlikwin]

Hey everyone,

 

For the initial release, the LGB code will be automatically set to the TGP/JTAC designation code. We understand that this a "cheat", but we'll need to use this until we add the aircraft and mission cards that will allow manual setting of the LGB codes prior to flight.

 

Thanks,

Wags

 

Thanks Wags,

 

But how will this work online? With more than one JTAC or player controlled jtacs.

[Stubbies2003]

Good question. Perhaps in the rearm/ refuel screen, mission planning screen and/ or mission editor? Probably default 1688 at EA though?

 

 

Ugh they do need to have some way of changing this since if all the 16s will be on 1688 hope they aren't all in a small area dropping at the same time.

[Emmy]

Thanks Wags,

 

But how will this work online? With more than one JTAC or player controlled jtacs.

 

Get the JTAC’s assigned code and dial it into your TGP. Bombs will follow.

 

I’m guessing you’ll have to temporarily take a TGP for the foreseeable future.

[exile2256]

Roger dodger. It’s absolutely fine for me, as I’m an SP guy.

[SmoglessPanic]

Roger dodger. It’s absolutely fine for me, as I’m an SP guy.

 

It's not that big a deal, I just want to get some seat time. It's not like LGB's are the only bombs you can drop or the only sortie you can perform.

 

Figure this out later.

 

 

[Nealius]

Re-read what Wags just posted...

 

That doesn't answer my question, so I'll ask it again:

 

How will it be handled in MP when most players don't coordinate or brief before flight and thus will most likely NOT change any codes before the flight? There won't be any in-cockpit workaround for casual online fliers? That won't cause a conflict with 4 jets dropping bombs on 1688 with closely packed DMPIs?

 

And please read my questions fully before replying with smartass non-answers.

Edited September 27, 2019 by Nealius

[Emmy]

That doesn't answer my question, so I'll ask it again:

 

How will it be handled in MP when most players don't coordinate or brief before flight and thus will most likely NOT change any codes before the flight? There won't be any in-cockpit workaround for casual online fliers? That won't cause a conflict with 4 jets dropping bombs on 1688 with closely packed DMPIs?

 

And please read my questions fully before replying with smartass non-answers.

 

Wags said you can change your TGP code and your bombs will (for now) follow as a temporary “cheat”

Edited September 27, 2019 by Emmy

[backspace340]

Guessing it'll be handled the same way it would with the F-14, Mirage and F-5 (i.e. it won't). It might be time to add the ability for the online JTACs to switch laser codes - I don't think any of the major servers are using ED's JTAC for this anyway, so probably best asking Ciribob if he can add that into CTLD or something.

[Nealius]

Ah, so it follows the TGP code? Was that edited in later? I only caught the bit about it automatically changing to the JTAC code.

 

But if it's only a temporary cheat....then are we SoL once that workaround is removed? Not everyone has the time to go through all that pre-flight planning.

[Emmy]

I would hope it will eventually be something you set in the Re-Arm / Re-Fuel process which is where bomb codes would be set IRL.

[QuiGon]

I would hope it will eventually be something you set in the Re-Arm / Re-Fuel process which is where bomb codes would be set IRL.

Indeed, being able to set the bomb code in the mission cards will already be an improvment (because the way it currently works is just wrong), but it would fit much better in the rearming window, as it is something that gets set on the bombs itself and not on the aircrafts mission card.

[Swift.]

Indeed, being able to set the bomb code in the mission cards will already be an improvment (because the way it currently works is just wrong), but it would fit much better in the rearming window, as it is something that gets set on the bombs itself and not on the aircrafts mission card.

 

Unless we are given the option of using the data card to load up weapons before spawning in the jet, saving having to use the rearm menu.

[Airhunter]

Hey everyone,

 

For the initial release, the LGB code will be automatically set to the TGP/JTAC designation code. We understand that this a "cheat", but we'll need to use this until we add the aircraft and mission cards that will allow manual setting of the LGB codes prior to flight.

 

Thanks,

Wags

 

Why not create something like Heatblur, using the Kneeboard to set a specific laser code? Would work great on the fly.

[razo+r]

Hey everyone,

 

For the initial release, the LGB code will be automatically set to the TGP/JTAC designation code. We understand that this a "cheat", but we'll need to use this until we add the aircraft and mission cards that will allow manual setting of the LGB codes prior to flight.

 

Thanks,

Wags

 

How does that work then if another player is lasing?

[Swift.]

How does that work then if another player is lasing?

I guess we just have to carry a tgp at all times, it doesnt take up a weapon station so its not real hardship other than the drag and weight.

[=Panther=]

How does that work then if another player is lasing?

 

You both load the same (cheat) code in the TGP, problem solved.