Flaming Cliffs 3 Credentials Disappeared After Newest Update

[Lamprey]

I used the updater to update to the newest version. It seems I no longer have access to Flaming Cliffs 3 content. Is this a known issue? If so (or not) how do I go about reactivating FC3?

[Trespasser]

I wish I could give you an answer, but It seems I'm in the same boat. Pretty annoying, but not an emergency. I've checked the FAQ and done all suggestions.

(Exclusion for DCS in AV was already there)

Did the cleanup from the new launcher

Did the repair form the new launcher

Del'd the manifest files etc etc + Repair

Very strange. Li'l help?

[Trespasser]

Also getting this on the new launcher. It looks like an anomalous error?? Looks like its confused about 6 files, but there's nothing in the list. maybe I'm reading it wrong see attached pic. In addition, When I launch DCS, the main menu asks if I want to install FC3 and I say yes. I see it trying to install, but nothing gets installed.

[Flogger23m]

I get the issue, however I purchased FC 2024 upgrade and I can play the F-5, F-86 and MIG-15. I get a notification to install FC3 though it is already installed. Have not tried the older FC3 planes yet.

[rob10]

1 hour ago, Lamprey said:

I used the updater to update to the newest version. It seems I no longer have access to Flaming Cliffs 3 content. Is this a known issue? If so (or not) how do I go about reactivating FC3?

 

[ARM505]

Same here. I've had FC since the beginning, all the modules are now deactivated, and the 'Files' section of the new installer shows 5 files 'available', but nothing shows up under the list. When starting DCS, I get the '...not authorised and will be deactivated...' notification.

 

Wouldn't be a big new patch without authorisation issues....

 

EDIT TO ADD: FC3 Modules now work correctly. I flew them around a bit before noticing that the module manager IN DCS had a highlight, so I 'reinstalled' (nothing was downloaded) but as mentioned they had already worked.

Edited July 12, 2024 by ARM505

[Lamprey]

10 hours ago, ARM505 said:

Same here. I've had FC since the beginning, all the modules are now deactivated, and the 'Files' section of the new installer shows 5 files 'available', but nothing shows up under the list. When starting DCS, I get the '...not authorised and will be deactivated...' notification.

 

Wouldn't be a big new patch without authorisation issues....

 

EDIT TO ADD: FC3 Modules now work correctly. I flew them around a bit before noticing that the module manager IN DCS had a highlight, so I 'reinstalled' (nothing was downloaded) but as mentioned they had already worked.

 

Thanks for the follow up, I will give it a go tonight. I appreciate the information!

[Baron210]

I noticed this onel I made a huge mistake not buying DCS DLC on STEAM Bought the DLC FC3 on old Website only because I thought ED deserved more £££ for the content,  but a few years later. this has come back to bite me, so ended up buying FC3  (well 2o24) again on Steam for £49.00. but its amazing contenct I have flew a few fully detailed models on trial as well they deserve the hard earned money. I also fly a lot of the free mods from various websites with FC3 cockpits (VSN Planes etc),  wonder if these work with the update?  I have a issue only have Black Gloves now, when flying in VR i had nice Green and grey ones before - the Black ones aren;t straight only grip sort of on the side of the Stick and Throttle. Wonder if I can get these back? 

Edited July 12, 2024 by Baron210

[Lamprey]

7 hours ago, Lamprey said:

Thanks for the follow up, I will give it a go tonight. I appreciate the information!

Still no luck. FC3 appears to install, but it is still grayed out in the menu screen and I am prompted to purchase.

[Trespasser]

Been on hiatus from DCS for a long minute so I'm outa synch with recent stuff. Just gettin back in again. Not familiar with FC3 2024. Out of town at the mo so I can't chk the mod manager, but I must also be blind as I didn't see anything called FC32024 when I was perusing the summer sale a cpl days ago. Gonna go chk the e shop again. 

 

EDIT: Ohhhhh, it's in Bundles. D'oh!

Edited July 13, 2024 by Trespasser

[hydbyr]

Is posting a ticket a waste of time? I still have the FC3 module asking to be purchased, tried to do that several times after paying the very reasonable price to update 3 aircraft and FC3.  The FC3 icon in the start screen is grayed out. The original FC3 aircraft icons are in colour and training sessions are either in "training" or "missions" depending on who put the original aircraft files together, just like the FC2/3 of long ago.   Looks like we'll have to wait for DCS to fix the confusion.

[Rainer_B.]

Same here. Upgraded to 2024 and the annoying Splash Screen about the not valid license at start is gone. FC3 icon is also greyed out and the module manager want a install of the FC3 module. Done that without result. I will wait for the Patch. FC3 is one of my older Modules. The Prog is on Disc.

[Trespasser]

Damn yer eyes ED! bwahahaha! I just upgraded to fc2024 and the planes from FC3 STILL don't work. My DOODs, c'mon lol.

[Hotdognz]

I have submitted a support ticket about this issue as I have it, ill wait and see if its fixed going with that option

 

[draconus]

To sum up the info:

FC3 is no longer available, so don't try to install it. It's a bug that it is still shown in Module Manager.

All FC3 owners were given separate individual module licenses instead. Either you already have them installed or you do that if they are shown as available to install.

If you use DCS standalone but have bought FC3 from Steam, you have to rebind your Steam account again to get licenses.

If you still have issues make sure you remove the mods, do DCS repair/clean, try with empty profile (saved games/dcs) and check AV software for quarantined/deleted DCS files.

If all else fails contact support.