Everything posted by Lowengrin
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DCG 3.50 Open Beta
One new "feature" is that planes may spawn on airfields in dangerously close to the front and become cannon-fodder for the enemy....
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`` is not a valid floating point value error
I gave Crete41 a try from the German side (no mods) with the latest build and it appear to work okay.
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DCG 3.50 Open Beta
Found a bug where, when generating a new campaign, if the only friendly base is too close to the front, DCG opts not to give the player's squadron any base (so never generating a mission). This build (#18) should/maybe/might correct this issue (and/or create new ones). Edit: Build #19 is now available.
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DCG 3.50 Open Beta
Another quick update (build #17). Added an error message for cases where the upgrade for a plane type doesn't actually exist in the class.dcg data. It's very specific but was causing the dreaded '"" is not an integer error.'
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DCG 3.50 Open Beta
Beta 3.50 (build #16) increases the allpayload data file to 20,000 records.
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There is a command or shortcut to interrupt a SetEscort timetable command?
This is an extremely late answer, but could you not set the Meteors cruise speed slower so escorts could keep up?
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Night bombing/fighting
Yes. There are settings to force night mission on the Custom Mission Panel. Not only can you set whether you want to fly day or night missions, you can even set a window of time in which to run those missions.
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How to play as a new pilot in DCG?
Yes, it's a bit clunky, but that will work.
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Trouble adding infantry units to Lonestar Solomons Campaign
Good to hear.
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Can't create USAAF European campaign
I hope you figured this out, but it seems like you've got some missing files (probably from IL2 as DCG uses the data files from it to set up the options for scenarios)....
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Trouble adding infantry units to Lonestar Solomons Campaign
No, infantry columns are not coded into DCG. Are these in some recent update or are they included through modding?
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Lonestar's Create an External DCG Campaign PDF
Skimming the old thread at Missions4Today, it seems fairly up to date. The file format hasn't changed very much in thirteen years. The ship name file might be newer, but it's fairly obvious how to use it.
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DCG grandcampaign file....can be planned and used before all campaign are ready?
Good idea. I'll add that (someday).
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TimeTable Command Activation
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TimeTable Command Activation
I'm unsure what will happen if you specify "default" in allpayloads.dcg file. Without testing, I assume it will work as expected. Adding "none" to the file should also be fine, but the game assumes for drop tank and anti-shipping that no entry is none.
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freezing and crashing
I haven't a lot of experience using IL2 from Steam - my copy is so old, I have a CD.... I do know that if your Steam game is corrupt, you can always try verifying the integrity of the files. Do this by clicking on the game in Steam and selection Properties and then Files...
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TimeTable Command Activation
The 6th ordinance column can only be changed through the GUI (Aircraft panel) as 99% of them are "default". As it's used only for fighter patrols/sweeps and transfers, I never bothered to create a timetable command for it.
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TimeTable Command Activation
If you have any specific questions regarding these commands, just post them below.
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DCG 3.50 Open Beta
Hi, the link above is working for me (but only when logged into my account).
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DCG 3.50 Open Beta
The attachment is here (it had been bumped to a previous page). https://forum.jg1.org/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=4155&key=0ff7ad4e35144a702d84404b79efc103
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Understanding Rate of Promotion by Rank
Promotions are based on a combination of kills, ground targets destroyed and the number of missions flown. I don't have the formula handy (requires rooting through the code on another computer). I don't recall there being any weighting for kills for fighter pilots or bombs for bomber pilots....
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Understanding Rate of Promotion by Rank
It took a long time for me to feel that one!
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DCG 3.50 Open Beta
Yes, 15 is the latest. As you may have guessed, I'm not currently working on it. I won't say I've stopped, because I'll still do bug fixes should they come up. But I'm not adding new content.
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File: class.dcg, plane: De Havilland Mosquito FB Mk XVIII
Got it, thanks!
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File: class.dcg, plane: Ju 88A-4/Torp
Got it, thanks.