Beta2 patch incompatible withe training missions?

[SCRAMJETZ]

Hi,

i've reinstalled from scratch 4 times, but still cannot run the training missions,

Instant action runs fine...

 

Anybody else have a problem with the training missions after Beta Patch2 installation?

 

 

Mach10

[kylania]

Any specific ones? The three I just tried are working fine (startup, takeoff and mavericks).

[SCRAMJETZ]

Any specific ones? The three I just tried are working fine (startup, takeoff and mavericks).

 

Thanks for responding. IT would return an error when i clicked on "training", I couldn't access training at all,

so i took a look at the dir structure, and saw that the training missions have a "1" "2"... folders under the main folder. So i copied the contents of folder "1" under familiarization to the top folder and was able to launch it. the nex folder/mission is "aircraft operation" and it has 4 sub folders, i haven't tried it yet. When i do i'll let you know.

 

P.S. The others are good to go also. The error message was " [sTRING\MISSION EDITOR\MODULES\ME_TRAINING.LUA 308 attempt to index field temp_options.

 

My os is win7 ultimate x64.

Thanks again

 

Mach10

Edited November 2, 2010 by SCRAMJETZ

[sweinhart3]

I didnt have problem entering tutorial missions, however, like in the startup and unguided weapons tutorial when the instructor says to press space to continue, space does nothing and I cant get the training mission to proceed.

[kylania]

Yeah, should be:

 

Training -> en -> Aircraft Operation -> 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 folders

 

Each folder should have a miz and lua folder in it (cept the Landing one, 4, that one is broken/missing). You can just move the miz files up to the main missions folder and run them that way. You shouldn't have to though. The missions have quite a few errors, but they should at least start! heh

 

Are you sure you're running the game as Administrator?

 

sweinhart, sometimes you need to hold down a key or button longer to get it to register.

[sweinhart3]

tried that. Held it down several seconds and nothing happened.

[SCRAMJETZ]

Yeah, should be:

 

Training -> en -> Aircraft Operation -> 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 folders

 

Each folder should have a miz and lua folder in it (cept the Landing one, 4, that one is broken/missing). You can just move the miz files up to the main missions folder and run them that way. You shouldn't have to though. The missions have quite a few errors, but they should at least start! heh

 

Are you sure you're running the game as Administrator?

 

sweinhart, sometimes you need to hold down a key or button longer to get it to register.

 

Thanks for responding. Yes 'am running the game as admin. I need those training missions, it's good to know that i can access them

 

Mach10

Edited November 2, 2010 by SCRAMJETZ

[kylania]

If you want some video tutorials check out these channels:

 

http://www.youtube.com/user/ExcessiveHeadspace

 

http://www.youtube.com/user/Tigerpwrr

 

Wagmatt's channel (he's the producer for DCS) has a lot of great stuff too:

 

http://www.youtube.com/user/wagmatt#p/u

 

Especially the startup videos

and

.

[thenewarea51]

I'm having the same problem, everytime I select "training" in the main menu, I get the same pop-up as mentioned above. Worked fine in Beta 1, but not in Beta 2. I reinstalled multiple times and turned off UAC and clicked run as admin but no dice.

 

Any ideas yet?

[ArtMan_NL]

Maybe here? http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=60717

[Gisen]

None of the above suggestions fix this. Running as admin does not help.

Windows 64 pro, running 32bit a10 for head tracking.

[kylania]

Gisen, tried the suggestions from the link ArtMan posted? Any of those (full screen first) work for you?

 

Also, have you tried a full install of the pre-patched Beta 2 client? All Windows updates installed?

[Gisen]

As I said,

None of the above suggestions fix this.

 

All relevant windows updates are installed. I have not re-downloaded the entire multiple gigs of the game, no and I don't really have time to do so. What's the point of having a patch if it doesn't work?

 

*edit*

I don't mean to sound ungrateful for the help but I do not have the time available to waste waiting to download gigs again and again and again.

Edited November 5, 2010 by Gisen

[Panzertard]

See if it helps to clear "DCS A-10c Beta\temp" in the DCS folder.

 

Otherwise, try this path (I can see some of you have almost tried all of the steps, but perhaps not all):

- Install to C:\Games\DCS-A10C Beta or to another driveletter.

- Apply Beta 2 patch to Beta 1.

- Rightclick the "DCS A-10C" icon you use, go to "Compatability" tab, set "Run this program as an administrator".

- Repeat for any other DCS icons.

- Start DCS, go to options - set fullscreen mode. Do not change too many other options yet.

- Playtest Training.

- Playtest other missions.

- Playtest Training again.

 

Reclear the \temp folder if problem reappears - and report back the results.

 

Thanks :)

[kylania]

What's the point of having a patch if it doesn't work?

 

I do not have the time available to waste waiting to download gigs again and again and again.

 

It's a beta. Sometimes that's required during the beta phase. The patch works flawlessly for most of the users. With your setup something is wrong. Just need to try to figure out what that is, sometimes starting from scratch is the way to do that. Good luck, I hope Panzer's suggestions work for you.

[Gisen]

Clearing the temp folder allowed me to run training once, but then when I tried it next time it crashed with the same sort of message.

Reinstalling from beta2 full now (yes it took me this long to dl it)

 

Question: won't uninstalling and reinstalling use up some of the activations on this starforce thing?

[warpig11]

I have found that if I run the quick mission first for a couple of seconds, then I have no problem with the training mission. If I try and run the training mission right away it won't work.

[Gisen]

Clean install of beta 2 did not fix the problem.

 

Now I have wasted several activations for no result. I am unhappy.

 

Recap:

running 32bit as administrator, clean install, using fullscreen. Game crashes as soon as I click on "training."

 

Error:

[string ".\missioneditor\modules\me_training.lua"] in line 308

in func:

-> stack [string ".\MissionEditor\modules\MainMenu.lua"] in line 77

in func:func

-> stack:[string "./luagui5/Widget.lua" in line 266 in func:

->stack: [string ".\MissionEditor\MissionEditor.lua "] in line 814 in func:

 

Tried without fullscreen, same result.

 

tried running quick mission first, same result.

[ilikepie]

i'm hearing ya.....same thing for me........just lots of random failures...hangs and general all round crap-sandwich's.

(not that i'm complaining, as i am sure ED are working their balls off)

 

 

i found rolling back a driver set (ATI) help a bit, didnt stop crashes but i could play a bit.

 

Training missions for me are a total right off, same as you, not a happy camper about it, but, it what it is, and its just WIP. i went back to B1 to get some training time as some is better than none and its still very satisfying. it will improve, i have no doubt. its just the joys of being a lab rat.....:thumbup:

 

i keep trawling through the forum and try various things,if i find something that works for me i will let you know;)

[Gisen]

Somehow after playing several quick action missions and changing some settings in controls and video options the training missions are now working!

 

Strange as I dont see what I've done differently but good anyway!

 

*edit* except the landing one, it still crashes with a similar message

Edited November 7, 2010 by Gisen

[Panzertard]

Question: won't uninstalling and reinstalling use up some of the activations on this starforce thing?

No, not unless you change hardware components on your PC.

[Panzertard]

Somehow after playing several quick action missions and changing some settings in controls and video options the training missions are now working!

 

Strange as I dont see what I've done differently but good anyway!

Thats good news.

Now it would be nice to know which settings affect the problem for you guys.

If someone is able to replicate this behaviour, return / removal of problem, please post us a list of steps or settings you found to affect it.

Thanks :)

[Gisen]

No, not unless you change hardware components on your PC.

How many activations should I have? Because it says I have 7 left.

[159th_Viper]

Because it says I have 7 left.

 

Correct.

 

You started with eight activations and ten deactivations.