Bold Cheetah - A 13 Mission DCS F/A-18 Campaign by Sedlo

[Sedlo]

The coordinates you're given are in degress minutes decimal minutes.  The PP mode of the JDAM currently does not accept those.  You'll need to put them in as a waypoint, set your JDAM to TOO and designate the waypoint in order for it to work.

[_Spad_]

Is it possible to edit the default weapon loadouts without breaking any missions?

[Sedlo]

1 hour ago, _Spad_ said:

Is it possible to edit the default weapon loadouts without breaking any missions?

No, it is not possible.  Gotta fly with what's given.

[_Spad_]

Really enjoying this campaign. I did notice a bug on mission 5, though. When heading back to the carrier they call you in for a CASE 3 approach, even though it's day VFR conditions?

[Sedlo]

7 minutes ago, _Spad_ said:

Really enjoying this campaign. I did notice a bug on mission 5, though. When heading back to the carrier they call you in for a CASE 3 approach, even though it's day VFR conditions?

That’s a DCSism, not a bug;). 
 

I agree, there is certainly enough light for a case one approach, and landing, the only way around it would’ve been to set the mission. 20 minutes later.

 

I agree, there is certainly enough light for a case one approach and landing, the only Way around it would’ve been to set the mission. 20 minutes later.

 

I thought it was important in terms of the storyline to have the action happened at the change from dark to light, presenting new challenges for the pilot, in terms of NVG/Mk.1 eyeball. 
 

I wish there was a way we could influence that a bit better.  
 

You can ignore the ATC and go in and land Case I if you want. You’ll still progress in the mission.  

[Razor18]

I'm just guessing, maybe CASE III is mandatory until official sunrise time on that specific geographic location, just as in RL? Enough or not enough light is a bit subjective.

[Sedlo]

5 hours ago, Razor18 said:

I'm just guessing, maybe CASE III is mandatory until official sunrise time on that specific geographic location, just as in RL? Enough or not enough light is a bit subjective.

Possible, though the sun is well and truly above the horizon at the time the player is inbound.

[Razor18]

Oh, sorry, I did not actually played your campaign just yet.

[Sedlo]

20 minutes ago, Razor18 said:

Oh, sorry, I did not actually played your campaign just yet.

You should!  If you do, let me know how it goes!

[krad_1337]

Great campaign! I'm half-way through and really enjoying it.

I just 'completed' the SEAD hawk at Bandar Abbas mission (miz 6?), although both times I flew it I got a 'draw'. Both times I launched both harms and landed on the boat.. The second time the harms killed 2 components of the site. I was doing pre-briefed shots. Is there some conditions I'm not meeting to get the 'success' on that one?

Small bug report - some kneeboard cards have the wrong push time. I noticed this on this mission (:20 not :40) and on one of the earlier missions.

And final question, should I be being 'pushed' to marshal on these missions? I usually get the message to fly direct to the carrier, but then when I get to 50 MI I hadn't been pushed to marshal freq and so I switch myself. Do I get 'pushed' over closer to the carrier and I just need to wait till I'm closer and already within the marshal's airspace?

[Sedlo]

19 minutes ago, krad_1337 said:

Great campaign! I'm half-way through and really enjoying it.

I just 'completed' the SEAD hawk at Bandar Abbas mission (miz 6?), although both times I flew it I got a 'draw'. Both times I launched both harms and landed on the boat.. The second time the harms killed 2 components of the site. I was doing pre-briefed shots. Is there some conditions I'm not meeting to get the 'success' on that one?

Small bug report - some kneeboard cards have the wrong push time. I noticed this on this mission (:20 not :40) and on one of the earlier missions.

And final question, should I be being 'pushed' to marshal on these missions? I usually get the message to fly direct to the carrier, but then when I get to 50 MI I hadn't been pushed to marshal freq and so I switch myself. Do I get 'pushed' over closer to the carrier and I just need to wait till I'm closer and already within the marshal's airspace?

Yes, just wait for the push to Marshall. Sometimes it’s 20-40 miles out, depends on the mission. It’s possible that’s why you didn’t score a complete but I’m not sure.

 

It’s possible that’s why you didn’t score a complete but I’m not sure.

 

Every frequency change in the campaign will be directed one way or another so don’t do anything on your own. It will happen in its own time. 
 

cheers,  

 

sedlo 

[Sedlo]

Update version 1.2 - August 16, 2023

Added automatic switch to 1x time.  If the player has time acceleration enabled, the mission will automatically switch to 1x (normal) time when important mission events occur (frequency changes, important radio messages, etc).

DOWNLOAD THE UPDATE: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/3326679/

 

[LordOrion]

<cut> works now.

Thank you!

 

Edited August 16, 2023 by LordOrion

[Razor18]

Boy, this is exactly what has always been missing from MS Flight Sim too, especially for long haul oversea flights...

Kudos!

[Kurnass1977]

Mate, just finished Mission 9 ,all I can say is that I'm thrilled by this campaign. I like all the aspect of how you worked out this gem.

A huge thanks for all you've done for the community!

[Sedlo]

23 minutes ago, Kurnass1977 said:

Mate, just finished Mission 9 ,all I can say is that I'm thrilled by this campaign. I like all the aspect of how you worked out this gem.

A huge thanks for all you've done for the community!

Thank you very much, that means a lot!

have fun in mission 10

[Mistermann]

Sedlo - Just wanted to pop in and say Thank You for this campaign.  I am just 2 missions in.  Very impressed by your work and attention to detail.  I really like how you force the player through radio channel changes that trigger events.  I also have to say thanks for leaving 9-Line details on screen a bit longer for us VR players!  Also, your voiceover content is top notch and goes beyond just voice actors into post production editing (static, pops, low power, etc.). 

As others have said, this rivals any campaign I've purchased.  Anyone who flies the Hornet should consider this "must play" content.

Looking forward to experiencing 11 more missions.  Thanks!

[Sedlo]

Thank you so much for those kind words.   
 

Yes, radio comms are very near and dear to me.   I’m glad you’ve noticed, and I’m happy you noted it. 
 

take care, and I hope you enjoy the rest of the campaign!

[Spirale]

I've posted monthes ago about this campaign and i can say it is a blast to fly, and your campaign Sedlo is on par (may be superior in certain areas) with the paid ones

[LordOrion]

I think he would have truly deserved the money from the campaign sales if he had decided to publish it as originally planned.

[Sedlo]

6 hours ago, Spirale said:

I've posted monthes ago about this campaign and i can say it is a blast to fly, and your campaign Sedlo is on par (may be superior in certain areas) with the paid ones

Thank you again, Spirale!  I really appreciate your support.

1 hour ago, LordOrion said:

I think he would have truly deserved the money from the campaign sales if he had decided to publish it as originally planned.

LordOrion, thank you for saying so.  I'm just really glad people have enjoyed it!

[Mistermann]

Hey Sedlo - or anyone else that might know the answer here.  What is the sound ELT.OGG representing?  I about jumped out of my skin when I first heard it.  I've now encountered it an a couple of missions and don't know what its telling me.  From the sound of it, it seems pretty important.

Also ... I consider myself an intermediate ME guy.  I like to build missions for my MP flying buddies.  I think of them as "campaigns for MP" and try to make them engaging.  Most of them never see the forum light of day.  Anyway, looking through the triggers to see where this sound was triggered, humbled me greatly.  I gave up looking and came here for the answer. 

Thanks!

Attached is the sound.

[Cepheus76]

46 minutes ago, Mistermann said:

Hey Sedlo - or anyone else that might know the answer here.  What is the sound ELT.OGG representing?  I about jumped out of my skin when I first heard it.  I've now encountered it an a couple of missions and don't know what its telling me.  From the sound of it, it seems pretty important.

Also ... I consider myself an intermediate ME guy.  I like to build missions for my MP flying buddies.  I think of them as "campaigns for MP" and try to make them engaging.  Most of them never see the forum light of day.  Anyway, looking through the triggers to see where this sound was triggered, humbled me greatly.  I gave up looking and came here for the answer. 

Thanks!

Attached is the sound.

It is the signal transmitted by the emergency locator transmitter, a radio beacon which helps to locate a downed aircraft and/ or airman. Should transmit on 121.50 MHz, 243.00 Mhz and 406 Mhz (or 406.5 MHz- I am not sure on this one) Some of them are portable, others afixed to the aircraft and I think that the military uses the portable variety.

[Sedlo]

Exactly so!

[Mistermann]

So whenever a flight goes down and pilot ejects, this sound triggers?  As long as I'm monitoring guard, I'll hear it.

 

Good to know.  I will keep this in mind for future missions.

Edited October 1, 2023 by Mistermann