OP Reforger MISSION 5 Hotfix.

[draconus]

32 minutes ago, Chief_Biv said:

This campaign is broken. Mission 4 freezes DCS when approaching the carrier. In Mission 5, the TALDS are not launched by Pontiac flight. Can someone please fix this.

[Chief_Biv]

Thanks for the link. I replaced the two files.

The TALDS launched this time and there was a lot of action after that. Unfortunately the DCS froze/crashed whilst I was loitering on station after splashing some red fighters. Not having much luck with these super carrier missions in the Tomcat these days.

[Istari6]

Agree.  Just flew back and forth between Waypoint 2 and 3 for an hour before giving up and landing.  The AI Tomcats were landing with TALDs still under belly, so presumably the trigger wasn't fired for the rest of the mission.  Disappointing, but understandable given how DCS keeps changing and updating.  I'm skipping to the next mission, but hopefully Heatblur can fix this for future folks who try this campaign.

To clarify, I'm playing OB updated to latest as of 1/9/23, and using SC version of campaign.

Edited January 9, 2023 by Istari6

[Dentedend10]

Tried this mission for the second time. On latest stable version. Pontiac fires the TALDS, after that nothing happens and I keep flying between waypoints 2&3. Also, my wingman gets shot down by the SAMs as I’m turning from waypoint 3 back to 2. Not sure if that’s because the TALDs didn’t do their jobs

[TerminallyIrish]

Trying to play this, and I splash the first Flankers. Get a call to go after a MiG, but another flight gets there and destroys them first. Then…nothing. Flew between WP 2 and 3 until I hit bingo fuel. Landed. No Mission Complete and only a score of 50. 
 

Reading about the issues from a few years ago, it looks like this missionp may just be borked (to be honest, this whole campaign has sort of had issues for me.)

[draconus]

3 hours ago, TerminallyIrish said:

Get a call to go after a MiG, but another flight gets there and destroys them first.

It's good to mention which mission you're talking about. You're supposed to engage only the threats you're ordered to (note flight no/callsign) - not all of them. Every update can break some bits so idk.

[суховей]

 Please be advised. In version DCS 2.8.7.42718 open beta (MT) the bug with not starting TALD and lack of further mission progress remains.
I just stay on the station WP 2-3 and nothing happens.

Edited July 30, 2023 by суховей

[JesterIsDead]

On 7/30/2023 at 1:38 AM, суховей said:

 Please be advised. In version DCS 2.8.7.42718 open beta (MT) the bug with not starting TALD and lack of further mission progress remains.
I just stay on the station WP 2-3 and nothing happens.

 

seems MT has some odd effects on this campaign- I had problems with triggers for 1 and 2 in MT. I play in ST now and no problems so far in the first 3 missions

[суховей]

В 09.08.2023 в 11:04, JesterIsDead сказал:

seems MT has some odd effects on this campaign- I had problems with triggers for 1 and 2 in MT. I play in ST now and no problems so far in the first 3 missions

In the single-core version of the open beta TALDs do not start either.

[суховей]

Tried 2 variants of the fixed mission posted above.  No luck.

[IronMike]

The issue is that TALDs were shifted to the SEAD task by ED, we added the SEAD task and a mission fix in preparation for the coming patch, but ED will have to adjust on their side, which they envisioned for one of the following patches. Our apologies and thank you for your kind patience.

[U4IA]

Thanks to all for the updates. 

 

Unfortunately I poured soo many hours going around in circles, trying different things without success and left thinking that I was following instructions inadequately before finding this post and realising that Iron Heel AND Cage the Bear are critically bugged (and have been since their release).

 

As of Sep 29 2023 mission 05 of Iron Heel still appears bugged (TALDS do not trigger anchorman). 

At this point I have to research which missions are broken BEFORE starting so as to not sink more hours in a black hole of useless attempts with Reforger 1 and 2

 

Why is Fear the Bones flawless with it's triggers and has never broken after any patch (and even comes with custom kneeboards and music) but the 'Reforger' DLC feels like 'early access' in comparison?

 

Anyway - Just had to vent because I have no hope that the Iron Heel and Flanking the Bear will ever be fully patched (once and for all)... Hope ED proves me wrong!

 

 

 

[draconus]

8 hours ago, U4IA said:

Hope ED proves me wrong!

It's HB's job, not ED's, and they specifically said they have other toy to play with as their priority now.

You're comparing "free" campaigns to paid DLC campaigns - which are maintained much better with high priority - but the "free" ones are part of the paid DLC module, not free at all, don't forget that. I'm also waiting for months to play Reforger II, after realising only the 1st mission worked.

First time I hear about Cage the Bear problems and I have not even heard of Flanking the Bear.

Edit: I forgot that Reforger II has full title Flanking the Bear.

Edited September 29, 2023 by draconus

[U4IA]

Ah yes. Draconus Sir you are correct, my apologies - I meant to say Heat Blur - not ED (Eagle Dynamics).

 

And fair point regarding operation Reforger 1 (Iron Heel) and Reforger 2 (Flanking the Bear) coming with the F14 module Vs. Fear the Bones being a dedicated stand alone DLC campaign - It is something I had not considered and that explains much. Thank you.

(slight counterpoint: The campaign for my F18 seemed to be perfect and that came with the airframe too but I still defer to you)  

 

I confess I'm being a bit salty, but in fairness to all players,  it is not cool to make people fly around in circles for hours because missions break after updates or outright have triggers that have not functioned correctly since launch (ie. months).

 

I still feel like Heat Blur should warn players that their "Free" (but not actually free) campaign for the F14 module is still in 'development' given that they are now 'playing with other toys' and will likely not update it anytime soon (if ever). That way, at least people know to expect issues and so will more readily look for solutions or feel less bad about 'skipping' a level.

 

Just my 2 cents but ye... I'm only frustrated because I love the F14 soo much and the campaign was so close to being perfect!

Sorry for my winge and I appreciated your response

[Rokkett]

On 9/29/2023 at 9:57 AM, U4IA said:

Thanks to all for the updates. 

 

Unfortunately I poured soo many hours going around in circles, trying different things without success and left thinking that I was following instructions inadequately before finding this post and realising that Iron Heel AND Cage the Bear are critically bugged (and have been since their release).

 

As of Sep 29 2023 mission 05 of Iron Heel still appears bugged (TALDS do not trigger anchorman). 

At this point I have to research which missions are broken BEFORE starting so as to not sink more hours in a black hole of useless attempts with Reforger 1 and 2

 

Why is Fear the Bones flawless with it's triggers and has never broken after any patch (and even comes with custom kneeboards and music) but the 'Reforger' DLC feels like 'early access' in comparison?

 

Anyway - Just had to vent because I have no hope that the Iron Heel and Flanking the Bear will ever be fully patched (once and for all)... Hope ED proves me wrong!

 

 

 

I have made a workaround which will enable you to play and successfully complete Reforger 1: Mission 5.

Download here. Let me know if you find any other bugs.

F-14B_Campaign_Mission5.miz