DCG Public Discussion

Hey all, Just a heads up...I like DCG so much I made a server controller for it. Now at version 0.3.2 with simple pilot management features. Releases available for download here: https://github.com/DavidGregory084/il2ssd/releases Main repository here: https://github.com/DavidGregory084/il2ssd

Hi! Actually I'm editing a campaign in Shanghai area in 1937....but this is valid also for all my other campaign I'm working on and for a new campaign I'm planning about the tip and run jabo attacks on Britain.... How can I set for a specific date a specific target? There is a shortcut to get such result? IIRC , when I have edited some SCW campaign , where I set some location in timetable as contested accordingly to the course of the ground war , the aerial activity wasn't strictly related to this position or area but only the frontline for sure move there.... If actually no such option could be used directly (an existing timetable command) or by …

I'm flying in Poland (for the Germans), and trying to give the Polish their bombers (they only come with fighters in the campaign), but whenever I try to add a Polish squadron, I get an error: "New0 was not identified in squadids.dcg. Please correct the file before continuing." It won't let me switch from New to another existing squadron in UnitName, such as one of the other extant Polish squadrons, it just throws the same error. Am I missing something here?

Hi to all! I have no idea if could be possible to transfer the player from his unit into an already exisiting one active in the campaign. If I use the timetable command: NameSquad II_JG540 II_JG770 I get the actual unit changend into a new one but IF I need to have the player start his career with II JG.54 in a campaign where II JG.77 is anyway present and active , there is a way to move the player there while maintaining the latter unit strength (the number of planes II JG.77 actually have available on the transfer day)? Because the only solution I have studied is to have the II JG.77 removed a line before the date player unit must became it , bu…

Hi! As said in the title I have to undestand how to stop a fighter unit from escort a bomber unit.... There is a way to interrupt a SetEscort comand like SetEscort K_880 = none....from other posts seem not.... If there isn't a specific command , someone have elaborate a shortcut to have the same condition? Thanks in advance for your help!

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,74038.0.htm lhttps://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,74853.0.html I tried to play Berlin with the Soviet Air Force in DCG, but when I press Generate on the campaign selection screen, the game freezes. I have attached the log. I am also using these files obtained from SAS. I also have log.lst, but I cannot attach it because it greatly exceeds the size limit. I would greatly appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you in advance. dcgerror.txt eventlog.lst initlog.lst

Hi, every time I try and start a campaign on DCG, the game alt tabs and doesn't start the campaign. I am using VP Modpack most recent. This is my most recent Il-2 DCG error, although when it fails to generate a campaign it gives no noticable error message [2026/03/27 15:08:56.332] Parameter String0 = K:\IL2 Versions\IL2DCGVP\il2dcg.exe [2026/03/27 15:08:56.332] DCG.ini processed. [2026/03/27 15:08:56.333] Message File Found for English. [2026/03/27 15:08:56.334] Message File Found for English. [2026/03/27 15:08:56.343] Loaded messages processed. [2026/03/27 15:08:56.351] DCG is active. [2026/03/27 15:08:56.357] Game version checked [1946]. [2026/0…

I would like to add more airfields and front lines to the Crimean campaign of 1941, but I don't know which file to open.

A question about wounded in action. If I got wounded but landed back or parachuted in friendly territory, would that count as a death still? Also, if WIA occurs, is there recuperation period getting factored in when I rejoin the rank?

After flying 6 missions in the USSR Finland campaign my pilots stats like number of sorties and kills reverted back to 0, any reason this happens?

When I try to save or do anything like generator it says "Invalid file name" and when It says "Welcome click on EXE" I will click on the EXE and the box will just continue to pop up over and over again. Not sure how to get this started.

Forgive me if this is an obvious question. I'm a long-time DCG user with HSFX. I've recently started playing the BAT version and would like to use DCG to create coop missions. I downloaded and cranked up DCG 3.50 but when starting a 'new' campaign (e.g. RAF, Battle of Britain), there are the same limited number of maps from my HSFX days. Is there a way to get DCG to list the numerous maps in BAT or at least some of the maps in BAT? Again, apologies if a dopey question. Any advice is appreciated. Tomarse

Good day, I would like to run some DCG campaigns in dogfight mode using a dedicated server; how would I go about doing this, as everything I have read states that I need to manually generate the "next" DCG mission. Cheers, Merry Christmas, sercrets

Hi!! I have recently renewed my passion for WW2 simulators after many years I have IL 2 1946 with BAT mod and (of course DCG mod) installed with updated list of flyable planes. Yet I struggle with a particular desire I have. Could please someone advise me if: 1) if I create a campaign in DCG (for example Lvov41), after I finish this particular "map" (campaign) does DCG automatically link another operation? (For example siege at Kiev, Moscov 41 etc), or does this career ends after the one campaign I chose? 2) if I pick grand campaign included with DCG (for example Eastern front fighter pilot), can I edit this camp…

Been trying to figure out DCG, running IL-2 1946 with latest BAT 4.3 modpack + DCG compatibility patch installed. The issue is that for some reason, when pressing "Generate Mission" it puts the .mis files into the SP folder of /Campaign instead of /Net/Coop, which makes it impossible to play online, despite having Coop mode selected. Trying to manually move the .mis files into the Coop folder to make them playable online doesn't work either, as campaign progress doesn't track anymore then. The Log specifically states this too. Attached below are my settings and error log from generating a mission, showing the folder mismatch. dcgerror.txt dcg.ini

How to choose who flies with and how to set skill levels without it being random

This campaign's link is dead (Channel Front '41 – '43 (A DCG Campaign)) This campaign is link is dead (Channel Front '41 – '43 (A DCG Campaign)) Is there a new one?

I vaguely remember - though I may be wrong - that Elephant's pilot skins were available for download at the old DCG site along with pilot and ace photos. While I have most of the photos (DL'd from M4T), I haven't been able to find the pilot skins anywhere. There are sets of modified versions at M4T but they're either grossly incomplete or simply not as good as Elephant's original work. Does anyone know where they can be found? Thank you.

I got sick and tired of the AI in Il2GB, so I am trying out 1946. I have the VPmodpack and it works great so far! Two quick questions. 1. How can I shorten the mission distance lengths? I already told the setup wizard that I don't like even moderate length flights. Is there anything I can do to make it shorter? I have to fly too far. 2. Is it possible to use DCG to create missions where I am the only plane on my side (axis) and I face off against flights composed of single enemy planes? I set everything to 1 flight and 1 flight size, but for some reason it still gives me wingmen. Btw, I am using the Poland39 DCG campaign. Thank you!

I was trying to create a DCG campaign and test play it, but when I selected the allcamapigns.dcg file from the ThirdPartyDataFolder and clicked the start button, the DCG stopped responding and I had no choice but to close the program. I have a few other maps that I made myself, but this is the first time this has happened, so I don't know what to do. I've attached a zip file containing the dcg error.txt and the folder that was in the process of being generated, so could you help me find the cause? testmap.zip

Hi. I started playing IL-2 for the first time in several years after updating my BAT, and when I play with DCG, something like the title happens! Every plane that takes off from the ground or carrier as soon as it finishes loading is exploding. Sometimes if I'm starting from the air, the plane starts gliding with no engine running (in this case, the other ground-launching planes are exploding or don't exist). Every time a mission like this is generated, I have to generate another mission and repeat it over and over again until I manage to get something playable. One more thing. When I run DCG.EXE, I get an error like the one in the attached imag…

Does DCG support night bombing/fighting? i didnt pay attention if it does without hassle

Just curious if anyone has a recommendation of how best to simulate fuel limitations using IL2 maps. I know maps are scaled down from actual, on one hand I'm fine with reaching a target in 20 min instead of an hour. On the other hand the use of drop tanks was a first order consideration in RL, but are rarely needed in the game. If one were to reduce the fuel of all squadrons to maybe 50%, does DCG adjust missions accordingly so that planes are not falling out of the sky?

I have been experimenting with an Italian campaign on one of the new Italy maps. As it is a large map I would like to keep the supply zone somewhat close to the front line. I can move it manually when it is threatened, but I am wondering if this could be triggered automatically? With timetable? Triggers? If I broke the campaign down into smaller chunks covering less territory this wouldn't be a problem. But having the campaign that covers a large area really brings out the D in DCG, with new threats and breakouts in unexpected areas.

Greetings, as per the headline, I would like to know if it is possible to change the map of an already existing campaign. In particular, the RAF Battle of Britain campaign, which normally uses a fictional map of Finland simulating the Channel. The Channel map exists (as a mod of course), so is it doable or even worth the time to swap maps?