Through The Inferno (Syria) - Highly dynamic and endless task-based mission

[deadlyfishes]

Update October 26, 2023 - 1: TTI SP v2.4.8a

• JTAC/AFAC Drones will now prioritize air defenses before targeting armor, then soft targets, then finally infantry.
   
• Option added for JTAC/AFAC Drones to prioritize air defenses or to choose targets at random. Prioritizing air defenses is the default setting.
   
• Extended the F10 Other - Menu options for JTAC/AFAC target status by adding options for the time to display the status pop-up, similar to the active target location options.
   
• Fixed an issue in the Caucasus mission where some F10 - Other menu options were duplicated and caused spawning issues.
   
• Added method within the RAT.lua to change whether certain RAT spawns start on runway, hot or cold on ramp. These options are not exposed in the mission settings, but can be changed in the lua for ease of future updates for the mission designer.
   
• Cleaned up the startup script and settings text and consolidated to a single text box. This status message can be disabled in the mission settings. Additionally, you can see the script and startup status of the mission via the F10. Other Misc Mission Tools and Utils Menu.
   
• Fixed an issue (DCS 2.9 OB) where kill messages were being triggered by A2G units hitting a player

 

Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

[deadlyfishes]

Update November 18, 2023 - 1: TTI SP v2.4.9a

• Ensure compatibility with DCS Open Beta DCS 2.9.1.48111 or later:
  https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.9.1.48111/

• Fixed many script errors relating to CTLD, CSAR, Tanker Spawns and other core scripts relating to DCS Engine Update. Please ensure that you do not use any DCS Open Beta version earlier than DCS Open Beta DCS 2.9.1.48111 which was released on November 11, 2023.

• Fixed an issue where some MISSION ERAs and WW2 Asset Pack were not working, causing script errors on some maps.
   
• Skynet IADs now has a proper Red EW to ensure working Skynet IAD SAMs.
   
• Added an option to load/read mission settings from local files on your PC, that do not require re-saving or re-loading scripts into the mission via the editor. This is not the default behavior, you must change this in the DEFINE MISSION LOAD SETTINGS in the MISSION EDITOR first. See documentation and included text file for details.

 

Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

Edited November 18, 2023 by deadlyfishes

[deadlyfishes]

Update March 17, 2024 - 1: TTI SP v2.4.9f

• Changed despawn logic of friendly BLUE AI aircraft. Carrier type aircraft despawn quicker than other airframe types to ensure that carrier decks are not blocked when AI are busy doing launch and recovery.
   
• Updated text readme and online documentation on how to get "load settings from saved games" to work.
   
• Fixed an issue where it was possible that Korean War and WW2 era aircraft would sometimes deploy modern countermeasures.
   
• Fixed an issue where friendly A2A spawns TO PLAYER location did not have a working waypoint for the AI or map marker.
   
• Fixed an issue with spawning SMERCH units that caused an error.
   
• Fixed an issue with spawning BLUE TRAINER AIRCRAFT units that caused an error.
   
• Fixed an issue where CONVOY INTEL would always display when asking for single mission intel of another type
   
• Fixed an issue where mission settings were not showing the correct setting for JTAC drones.
   
• Fixed an issue where ground units requesting air support/CAS messages would not go on cooldown sometimes and constantly spam.
   
• Add new artillery units to spawning pools and database: red_arty_hlb8m1 and red_arty_ttb8m1 (Insurgent trucks with B8M1 80mm launchers)
   
• Add new AAA flak units to spawning pools and database: red_aa_aaa_s60, red_aa_aaa_ks19, red_aa_aaa_firecan_son9
• Changed TTI Settings default in editor and in scripts to improve performance for defaults.
   
• Changed default enemy A2A spawning pools, removing most US fighters spawning as enemy A2A.
   
• Add options for CTLD/CSAR to start on mission load, will wait for player to spawn in helo first by default
   
• Using MOOSE CSAR now, which has the same functionality as before with a few more quality of life improvements, such as downed pilots will now run towards your helo if you are able to land nearby
   
• Add radio menu option to FLARE DESIGNATE active ground and/or ship convoy missions.
   
• Add new options to change the number of units in enemy ship and ground convoys
   
• Removed a dependency on carrier spawn so that certain mods do not break loading the mission scripts. Note that mods that break carrier spawns will still have broken carriers regardless of DCS mission. This is for those who choose to continue to use these mods and do not intend to use carriers. A message will warn about this, and can still pop-up if the carriers were accidentally removed or renamed in the mission editor.
   
• Added text file with recommended settings to improve performance.
   
• Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation:
  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

[trindade]

Thank you for the update. 

Cheers

[chardly38]

Is it possible to add the MBT Chieftain MK3 and T155 Firtina to the list for red armor and artillery. Also can Stryker units also be put in to the list for the blue ground convoy modern.

[Indyplumber]

I've noticed on the Syria server that the mission waypoints are no longer loaded in my CDU for the AGE1, AGN1 etc.  When I hop over to Caucus they are.  Also on Syria when I tune to the AWACS I no longer get BRA reports.  Was this changed on the Syria server?

[deadlyfishes]

On 5/15/2024 at 5:37 PM, Indyplumber said:

I've noticed on the Syria server that the mission waypoints are no longer loaded in my CDU for the AGE1, AGN1 etc.  When I hop over to Caucus they are.  Also on Syria when I tune to the AWACS I no longer get BRA reports.  Was this changed on the Syria server?

This thread is for the singleplayer mission, however I can tell you that we have moved away from waypoints since there are many new potential spawn points where most aircraft cant store.

[deadlyfishes]

Update May 22, 2024 - 1: TTI SP v2.5.0a

• Added new F-4E aircraft module
   
• Added new TTI SP Mission: Kola Peninsula
   
• Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation:
  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

Update May 22, 2024 - 1: TTI SP v2.5.0a

• Added new F-4E aircraft module
   
• Added new TTI SP Mission: Kola Peninsula
   
• Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation:
  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

[deadlyfishes]

Update July 31, 2024 - 1: TTI SP v2.5.1a

• Added Kiowa Module
   
• Initial TTI SP Afghanistan release
   
• Added new options to force start specific tankers at the start the mission if desired
   
• Added new options under DEBUG MENU to force-spawn tankers while in-mission
   
• Fixed an issue where AFAC/JTAC drones were not picking up targets past 5000m
   
• Attempt to fix enemy A2A AI spawns to engage player aircraft by updating script properties and moving ground red EWR to a more optimal position
   
• Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

 

[deadlyfishes]

Update Ocober 9, 2024 - 1: TTI SP v2.6.1a

•  Add new CH-47F Module

--- Overhaul framework for F10 menu to be compatible with the latest DCS Dedicated Server Mode.

• Fixes a major issue where F10 menus were not showing up for some slots or clients)

--- Overhaul and replace old EWRS AWACS script to new/custom EWR AWACS Script (based on BigEye EWR by leonardo_c)
https://forum.dcs.world/topic/339256-bigeye-ewr-script/

• New UI design showing - Bearing | Range | Altitude | Aspect | Type
• Will automatically change unit measurements based on aircraft type
• Can subscribe to constant GCI reports to focus on a single target group
• Can change message frequency in menu
• Can optionally disable helped header text for a more minimal display
• Many more options not mentioned here, check out the new menu for yourself!

--- Overhaul CTLD to brand new MOOSE-based CTLD, retaining similar functionality and feature set from TTI SP v2.5.1 and earlier. Many new options are and features available, including the ability to easily change buildable groups/units.

• Works with all DCS Rotary Wing Aircraft
• Similar options as previous CTLD
• Customizable buildables - You can choose your own buildable units, determine how many crates, you can even build your own buildable setups in the ME yourself (using late activation and correctly referencing the group name you assigned)
• Can now build a usable FARP that allows for crate spawning
• Options to enable/disable building at pickup/loading zones so you can build defenses within a loading area if desired
• Option to have dropped troops move towards objective automatically without using Combined Arms
• New CTLD and CSAR options now have its own text file and section for these settings
• Many more options not mentioned here, check out the new menu for yourself!

--- New "Mission Sequence" feature

• Allows for missions to be completed in sequence (random, but never repeats a previously done mission), for a set number of missions. Once the sequence is complete it will restart again, with a new random sequence
• Menu options for tracking this are available in F-10 Other
• This is an optional feature, disabled by default, enable in mission settings.

--- Other new misc features, fixes and improvements

• Fixed an issue where bomber groups were not bombing the assigned target point.
• Added "Accept Mission" options so that pilots can start the next mission only after accepting it in the menu.
• Added an easier menu path to delete ground missions in the F10 - Other Debug menu
• Improved A2A Constant Spawn logic and also added an option to spawn a custom number of a2a "constant" spawn groups to be active at once. Once all groups are destroyed then the next batch of the desired amount of groups will spawn
• Added a way to activate certain F10 Other menu actions such as spawning missions via the map marker command method (making a map marker, with a text command, executed by closing it)
• Fixed kill/hit detection script to not throw random errors when certain AI units are hit or destroyed. (This did not break the mission previously but flooded log with errors)
• Fixed an issue with AWACS detection functionality

--- Compatibility with DYNAMIC SLOT - Enjoy using DCS Dynamic Slot when hosting TTI SP for private co-op multiplayer on dedicated server mode or as online host. A few airfields, carriers and FARPS now have Dynamic Slot available.

--- Enabled Dynamic Cargo for those wanting to try cargo gameplay out outside of CTLD

Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

 

[Steel Jaw]

Excellent. 

[trindade]

Thank you and keep the good work. 

[deadlyfishes]

Update Ocober 11, 2024 - 1: TTI SP v2.6.1b (HOTFIX)

• Fixed an issue where Ground and Sea Convoys were not spawning correctly
   
• Fixed an issue that "Single Mission Mode" would not work if there is only one type of mission in the mission type pool, since it originally tried to avoid spawning the same mission type twice in a row.
   
• Removed the setting "firstRandomSingleMission" as it is not needed, choosing the first single mission type resulted in a script error, so this setting is no longer in use.
   
• Updated Mission Briefing to properly link to third-party scripts; CTLD, CSAR and EWR BigEye.
   
• Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation:
   
• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

--- HOTFIX Manual Fix
(For those comfortable with script replacement and mission editor use that have already set up setting and custom setups in the miz file for v2.6.1a)

This hotfix mainly fixes CONVOY related missions, and all that is needed to fix  is to extract Ground Missions.lua and Trigger List SP.lua from the miz in this update (v2.6.1b) and load them into the your v2.6.1a miz (recommend to use 7zip to extract)

Additionally as mentioned, the setting "firstRandomSingleMission" is no longer in use. Setting this setting will not do anything nor will it break any script, but just understand that this no longer points to any script so it does not do anything and can be deleted.

[deadlyfishes]

Update October 18, 2024 - 1: TTI SP v2.6.1c (Crash, Log Error and Dedicated Server Fixes)

• Fixed a crash/freeze when an Infantry Assault Mission is destroyed/completed.
   
• Fixed log errors related to player spawn TypeName not being valid (this did not cause any issues, but the error log should be clear of these)
   
• Fixed an issue in Dedicated server mode that attempted to give menus to aircraft regardless of players spawned in the server or not. Now the setup only occurs when players are in the server and in aircraft slots.
   
• Mission Enhancer Script functions restored and working - Thanks to "Carlito" from the TTI Discord for the fix!
   
• Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

--- HOTFIX Manual Fix
(For those comfortable with script replacement and mission editor use that have already set up setting and custom setups in the miz file for v2.6.1a/b)

All that is needed to fix  is to extract EWRS_TTI_SP.lua, Ground Missions.Lua, Enhancer Script 2.0.lua, Trigger List SP.lua (you can also just grab all of them to be safe) from the miz in this update (v2.6.1c) and load them into the your v2.6.1a or v2.6.1b miz (recommend to use 7zip to extract)

Edited October 18, 2024 by deadlyfishes

[deadlyfishes]

Update Ocober 11, 2024 - 1: TTI SP v2.6.1f

• Fixed an issue where A2A Player Kill notifications were not working.
• Fixed an issue on some TTI Maps where friendly CAP backups were not spawning properly
• Fixed an issue where ATIS was not auto-starting.
• Fixed an issue where RAT Carrier Spawns were not initiating properly on carrier aircraft player spawn.
• Added an new A2G Mission Menu spawning option to choose specific mission. (A2G Easy/Hard/Helo 1, 2, 3 etc...) when auto-start for that mission type is disabled.
• Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation:
  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

[Hotdognz]

Hi Deadly, Im using your Syria Allepo TTi and no tankers are spawning when i get in planes that can use them for refueling, are they missing ??

Just also tried the other 2 included Syria TTi's and no tankers are spawning at all.

Thanks

Edited November 22, 2024 by Hotdognz

[deadlyfishes]

On 11/21/2024 at 5:08 PM, Hotdognz said:

Hi Deadly, Im using your Syria Allepo TTi and no tankers are spawning when i get in planes that can use them for refueling, are they missing ??

Just also tried the other 2 included Syria TTi's and no tankers are spawning at all.

Thanks

Okay I'll check that, I'm pushing out an update soon.

 

Which aircraft did you try spawning in? Hornet, Viper?

 

EDIT - found the problem, last few versions I forgot to add tanker autospawn functionality back into a reformatted script, fixed. It will be in the next update!

Edited November 25, 2024 by deadlyfishes

[deadlyfishes]

  

Update November 25, 2024 - 1: TTI SP v2.6.1h

• Fixed buggy Mirage F1 loadouts (floating missiles without racks)
   
• Fixed an issue where tankers were not properly auto-spawning
   
• Added new options for friendly airbase AAA/SAM sites spawning on mission start. The default setting is to include these AA SAM site spawns. Additionally, these spawns change based on era and is configurable for each era.
   
• Added and updated text files and briefing to include the full list of ground and air database units, used for spawning pools, zeus spawns and more.
   
• Added reference airfield names in the RAT.lua file for those who may want to customize RAT airfield settings that are not normally accessible in the mission editor settings.
   
• Added P-19 EWR to SA-3 site spawns (both for enemy and friendly factions)
   
• Changed default mission settings to help the default mission setting config to be slightly more performant; Disabled A2G Helo Mission Autospawn, Disabled Anti-Ship Autospawn, Disabled enemy A2G Reinforcement convoys (sent to reinforce ground missions, regular convoy mission is retained), A2G Friendly Convoy Backups
   
• Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

MANUAL UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS:

- Take all .lua files from v2.6.1f and put them into your v2.6.1h miz, where the lua files are (recommend to use 7zip to open/extract and to insert files into .miz files)

- Add TWO very small (radius ~40) zones zones named:

airbase_anti_air_spawn_1 

and

airbase_anti_air_spawn_2 

and put them at your main airbase(s) where the friendly AA ground units will spawning

- Add these new settings text blocks to your mission settings and change your desired setting for friendly AA at your home airbase(s):

-- set friendly airbase anti-air units to protect airbase
--use units from spawning list document or briefing
enable_friendly_airbase_aa_1 = true
mainAirbaseAntiAirType_Modern_1 = "blue_aa_sam_hawk"
mainAirbaseAntiAirType_ColdWar_1 = "blue_aa_sam_tac_avenger"
mainAirbaseAntiAirType_KoreanWar_1 = "blue_aa_aaa_bofors40"
mainAirbaseAntiAirType_WW2_1 = "blue_aa_aaa_bofors40"

enable_friendly_airbase_aa_2 = true
mainAirbaseAntiAirType_Modern_2 = "blue_aa_aaa_vulcanm163"
mainAirbaseAntiAirType_ColdWar_2 = "blue_aa_aaa_vulcanm163"
mainAirbaseAntiAirType_KoreanWar_2 = "blue_aa_aaa_bofors40"
mainAirbaseAntiAirType_WW2_2 = "blue_aa_aaa_bofors40"

 

[Hotdognz]

Thank you

[deadlyfishes]

Update December 20, 2024 - 1: TTI SP v2.6.1i

• Add new TTI Iraq SP map and mission: "Iraq - Baghdad" https://forum.dcs.world/topic/366268-through-the-inferno-iraq-highly-dynamic-and-endless-task-based-mission/ - No carrier ops for this mission variation, will make variations in the future as more support for the map for carrier operations come online.
• Fix an issue where spawning and main TTI menus went missing after swapping aircraft slot.
   
• Fix script errors in troop transport script
   
• Enable Auto Fog in weather settings.
   
• Enable Auto Ice Halo.
   
• Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation:
  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

MANUAL UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS:

Take all .lua files from v2.6.1i and extract them, then drag them into your previous version v2.6.1h TTI mission using 7zip.

[sarumax]

Hi, I love this framework but I have some specific questions:

1. How can I pick which airfields / carriers / farps  start as RED or blue and where can I make them to be exactly where I want
2. How can I make for instance a mig-27 do cas or bombing instead of only su27s I saw there was no red_cas_mig27 in the templates
3. How can I restrict their weapons and blue weapons in airfields/everywhere to specific ear like cold war.

Thanks!

[deadlyfishes]

10 hours ago, sarumax said:

Hi, I love this framework but I have some specific questions:

1. How can I pick which airfields / carriers / farps  start as RED or blue and where can I make them to be exactly where I want
2. How can I make for instance a mig-27 do cas or bombing instead of only su27s I saw there was no red_cas_mig27 in the templates
3. How can I restrict their weapons and blue weapons in airfields/everywhere to specific ear like cold war.

Thanks!

You can change which airfields are red or blue in the editor, but there is specific scripting that changes the Random Air Traffic spawns and where back up spawns etc...

 

Aircraft spawns and templates are pretty static in the scripting, I can easily add those, and same goes for the weapons that AI spawn with, those are hard coded for now. I'm hoping to find a more elegant solution for these to be changed based on era, but if you are script savy you can edit those.

For airbase weapon restrictions based on era, there is no scripting that will allow for that as far as I'm closely familiar with. It would require a whole new scripting framework or overhaul for that if the scripting API could allow for airfield equipment to be dynamic through scripting.

 

If you are script savy or want to learn how to make some edits let me know, hmu on the TTI discord.

[sarumax]

What's the TTI discord?

[deadlyfishes]

3 hours ago, sarumax said:

What's the TTI discord?

https://discord.com/invite/throughtheinferno

[deadlyfishes]

Update January 22, 2025 - 1: TTI SP v2.6.1n

• Fixed an issue where KOREAN WAR had a startup issue due to the ground unit template having an incorrect lua array name
   
• Added the ability to change infantry unit types for each era, including the option to change which units appear when WW2 asset pack is enabled
   
• Added Russian AK soldier variants 02 and 03 to the unit spawning list and zeus list respectively. They were also added to the default spawning pool lists for infantry ground units.
   
• Added a method to change the JTAC/AFAC Drone Laser Code on the fly using a MAP MARKER COMMAND: "-change_jtac_code [enter 4 digit number code of your choice here]"
   
• Additionally to the above; There is an F10 Map Menu option to show how to change the laser code while active in-sim.
   
• Fixed an issue where Ship Convoy Map markers were not spawning in the correct location
   
• Fixed an issue where disabling EWR reports in the settings did not have any effect.
   
• Note that the setting "zeus_lz_innter_radius" typo was corrected in scripting and fixed/changed to "zeus_lz_inner_radius" Please change this accordingly if you are porting over old mission settings.
   
• - DCS 2.9.12.533 Changelog https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/release/2.9.12.5336/ should have fixed the issue for auto-fog making AI co-pilots being unable to see. If this is still an issue for you, disable auto fog in the mission editor for this mission.
   
• Any and all new features above have been updated in detail in the TTI SP Tutorials and Guides Documentation:
  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/177ydPq1tJsOli7tKKKAuPxybfOw2yAo5

MANUAL UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS:

- Take all .lua files from v2.6.1i/h and extract them, then drag them into your previous version v2.6.1k TTI mission using 7zip.

- NOTE THAT THERE WERE NEW SPAWNING LISTS ADDED:

TemplateTable_INF_GROUND_MODERN

TemplateTable_INF_GROUND_COLD_WAR

TemplateTable_INF_GROUND_KOREAN_WAR
TemplateTable_INF_GROUND_KOREAN_WAR_ASSETPACK

TemplateTable_INF_GROUND_WW2
TemplateTable_INF_GROUND_WW2_ASSETPACK

You need to add these lists to the ground spawning lists as these are new, nothing else in the ground or air spawning pools were changed.

- Note that the setting "zeus_lz_innter_radius" typo was corrected in scripting and fixed/changed to "zeus_lz_inner_radius" Please change this accordingly if you are porting over old mission settings.