Squadrons Set by HQ
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Would it be possible to change a 2-day TE into some sort of “mini campaign” using MC as well?
thanks Uwe
It is, but is difficult
In E111 we used to transform important checkrides (to ger the CR status and such things) from TE to CAMs in order to have a dynamic and unknown mission.
It is mainly done by using a new “Save5.cam” file… (the number 5 could be any other… in fact you don´t even have to name it like this)
In this “Save5.cam” we adapted the closets Save0/1/2 file to the scenary you want from the TAC, and import some of the flights you want to happen, like in the TAC… The rest of the flights, and even Scrambles will depend on the Campaign engine… That gives you a lot of fun, and incorporate wahtever you really want from the TAC.The procces is tricky, but doable, but I´m afraid I cannot explain here. Last time I did it, took us several hours “doing it” on TS, me and another guy, at the same time, because You really learn it by doing it, not by reading. Each time we wanted to do it is a little different, but after several times, you really get into it.
I can give you main ideas:
- Create a new SAVEx.cam from the most similar SAVE0/1/2.cam existing.
- Adapt teams owners, Sqns and such things
- export packages - flights, from TE to this CAM
Make sure you give some hours until the TO time, so Campaign engine has time to schedule and form some flights on both sides, and evaluate it. You will have to adapt wich Sqn is Scramble capable… and such things in order to not having 2000 enemy jets flying during the mission. Actually you have to keep it very tight. Remember…is a TAC working with the CAM engine, it´s NOT a fully working campaign. - Once you have test it out, make a SAVE on the campaign on the starting point (like the TE, but just a new saved status of the campaign, that will be pointing to the SAVE5.cam… although this step is not really needed… it is up to you)
- share The saved filed, and the SAVE5.cam with your pals.
Most important things.- Teams and alliances are criticals. If you don´t set it up correctly, campaign will CTD. Remember that in order to work, the campaign engine need to have “links” between friend and foes objectives…otherwise, the campaign will not now were to attack (ground and air), and will CTD…
Check how a saved status of a standar campaign is related to the original SAVE0/1/2 file (Like any Tac is related to the “te_new.tac” file. Once you open a saved file, youo will see its name, and wich save is it “looking at” as a reference.
This way you will nderstand that the NEW SAVE5.cam will have to have both the name, and the related cam files with the same name (itself= save5.cam)… so it doesn´t look to any SAVE0/1/2.cam, but to the new SAVE5.camIf you do the step of giving a saved status file, like “operationOverload.cam”, check it is related to “save5.cam”
Not a good guide… but hopefully it will give you right directions to investigate and test it out until you get it. I hope so, because this campaigns taken from TE are really an awesome enviroment to enjoy with your Squadron mates. It really makes a difference… Just another world.
Good louck and keep it up!
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It is, but is difficult
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.Good louck and keep it up!
Yep can be done, A lot of work but if you put the effort in to a template it could be worth while.
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@Cloud:
Yes it is annoying. Not sure why they don’t correctly set it up for single player.
C9
The reasoning was some wings requested to use it on their own private servers and wanted the same type of MP environment, with human control. As we cater more towards MP, it was left with MP hosting in mind.
That being said I did request another instance SP/MP/FO so that there would be both a SP campaign with and without HQ control, just that it hasn’t been addressed yet.
The MP / FO instance does not contain the server files required to host our event as it is only intended to be used when connected to our servers.
A simple request can be made instead of debating between each other why we haven’t done it yet, but it has been on the list for some time just that I’m probably going to have to edit it myself… ha!