Dino

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Hey guys, I have mentioned to a few guys recently that I have been building a moving dogfight using some of the new features available through 3.0. There are 2 folders to download in the vault. These are non historical scenarios that are fully populated. Radar works as do scout aircraft. AA and AAA along with guns on ships has been adjusted to offer fairly realistic ranges. They contain mission objectives, maps, aircraft lists, skins , recon photos and an overview of the settings I used from MDS. All the skins are named "North Africa and Italy" to make them easy to find.Alter them any way you like and let me know your thoughts. One is 2 sided Tunisia to Sicilly, the other is Libya to Crete, again 2 sided. " DINO "

Hey guys, as you know I build missions occassionally. I have finished my first BETA MDS/Campaign using RC3. Now I know there are lots of problems but they will get it fixed and everything I am building will still be useable. The Scenario: The RAF and the USAAF have bases on the coast at Tunisia. The RAF also have 2 bases on Malta. The Germans and Italians have bases on the coast at Sicilly. The flying time is really workable as to target is 10-15 minutes max and obviously less for closer bases. All bases are captureable by landing 50 troops. Radar works, range 20KM minimum height 100M ( allows under radar flights if you are that good ) maximum height 10000M. There are radar compounds, fuel dumps, repair shops and ordinance stores on every base. Destroying percentages of these disables the use of that function on that base. For example, destroy the radar at Tunisi and allied radar in that area will cease. There are set aircraft for each base. There is a file with an info fact sheet, maps, plane sets, aircraft base allocation charts and photo recon shots accompanying this scenario. All artillery, AA and AAA including those on ships has been historically matched for range. The idea eventually will be that this will run as a MDS where you can join anytime, capture bases, resupply bases and recapture and move front lines using ground forces. For now what would be helpful is if anyone that has RC3 installed could run this and test a base for me. By that I mean I will send them the completed folder and once installed I need every base checked for spawns, AA effect etc.... If anyone is interested in working with me on this just send me your email and I will send you the folder...dino@hotmail.co.uk

Hey guys, Ok RC3 has still not rectified the problems and RC4 is in progress but at some time in the future it will work correctly. When it does the possibilities for dynamic missions and campaigns is enormous. Whatever happens its almost certain that any missions built now will work so in preparation I am starting on a very large venture using all these possibilities. As this is all new stuff I am looking for others interested in mission building and test flying to share this and the new knowledge we will gain. It does not matter how much experience you have as most of this is totally new. If anyone is interested in being involved in this just holla, Jimbo (DINO )

Thanks to all the guys that tested my tweeked missions for 4.101. I have sent these out to whoever asked for them but they are all in the vault as Dino 4.101 coops and Dino 4.101 MDS dogfights. ( Also Attached if that works ) As you probably know its a good idea to read the briefs as I add lots of targets etc....Feel free to alter them anyway you wish, I do not worry about stuff like that. I am now looking to the future so if you like testing new stuff I am looking for some partners to test and collaberate using the latest abilities of the game. It really does not matter how experienced you are as this will be a learning experience for everyone and a chance to share skills.See the new post. Enjoy, Dino. DINO 4.101 COOPS.zip DINO 4.101 MDS DOGFIGHTS.zip

Hey guys, it is good to be able to spend some time back in the game after such a crappy 9 months. I really missed my fun nights and of course mission building. Hopefully slowly I can get back into being a more regular target. Of course since my absence the game progressed through 4.0, 4.101 and now we have the RC0,RC2 and RC3. Being always involved in the mission building side I have been very interested in these new developements. Knowing how these things worked in the past I always keep a patched version of every stage. I know it takes up space but I have always found I needed them in the past. Ok so now we are flying coops on 4.101 clean. I thought I would start this thread to open up the whole debate on game versions, missions and where we all think the game is heading. I did not start the thread to cause arguments so please be nice. I am really interested in all you guys views and as alot of you are far more experienced than me its helpful. I keep looking but I cannot see a plus for this version against 2.01? I see lots of minuses, less planes and the need to alter the already built missions, perhaps someone can enlighten me. I hear that we are not running the RC3.3 because it has too many bugs. I have patched to this version and I have very minor issues. I hear things like problems joining planes etc... personally I think these things are extras and not as important as the things that do work. Someone said that the game seemed to be moving away from COOPS, I have a hard time knowing what we think COOPS are? The main disadvantages of flying COOPS are, people cannot join after the start, crashes on takeoff and known opposition. Add this to flying on the same radio frequency and splitting the group to me moves away from COOP and into dogfight. Coops for me is a squad working together as a team on a mission with set objectives. You can load the dogfight maps and fly it as a coop and cut those disadvantages out. If you do not want people to have more than one life tell them or alter the preferences in spawning? Having said that I would just like to offer my personal thoughts on why RC3 can be useful. I have this idea for some missions that might be really interesting using RC3. ( This is just for those guys who do not build missions, not preaching to the experienced LOL ) We can now build maps and missions where bases can be captured and recaptured and resupplied. We can now put home bases and spawn points wherever we like. We can cut and paste whole areas onto new maps, limit lives and almost every other value can be adjusted. In the past it was really hard work to make "dynamic" missions but now it is relatively easy. How about something like this: a mission built around the capturing of japanese held Pacific Islands. ( Once these maps are populated they can be saved as templates for the future in a template library ) The "Dogs" fly Allied , their mission is to simply capture, occupy and work out of these bases backed up by the task group(s). I can build this with lots of new features using RC3. I can put in advancing troops which will try to recapture bases that are overun. Resupply convoys that will replace destroyed supplies. Ground forces and Artillery, enemy shipping and recon, radar ETC We can alter bases so its possible to stop the RRR by destroying certain objects, produce arial maps showing where these objects are. The game is now only limited by our imagination and effort......Once built these could run for whatever time limit you like and of course can be reversed so we fly Japanes. Along with this we can split or play against other squads. I only see this type of thing running a few times a year but I think it could be fun. What would make it really nice is if we had a server like Toads and could run it for just this one mission. At the end it would give everyone a fantastic spreadsheet of info. Like I said this is not to start arguments about Coops, Dogfights or game versions. I would just like to hear what you guys think and as I love building things any ideas you might have or missions you like to fly. I have built a folder of COOP and MDS missions for 4.101 and they are available for anyone who wants them As usual alter them as you feel fit I do not get upset about that sort of stuff as you know.

Hi Snacko.I have been absent for months now and used to love building missions. Since returning I have patched upto 3.03 and kept every version seperate so I can go back if necessary. As the dogs are using 4.101 I have worked on altering my old 2.01 missions I ran with Zuti1.3 so they will run on the version Dogs use on coops. Yes there are lots of differences I think. I had to form new folders and tweak lots of things to get the missions to work. Thankfully through luck and a bit of thinking mine work now. There is no rrr in this version as it works on zuti1.2 . Friction is there but thats because friction is used other than rrr. Although we do not use the RC3 version as a squad but my version works fine I am also building on that. Or at least slowly figuring out all the fantastic things that can be done and practicing them. I think once rc3 is less glitch free and it is more useable it would be a crime not to use it. I am only a dork but if I can help you just give me a poke. Dino..

Thanks mate, if you see me in private at any time on teamspeak and want to fly a few just drop down. I just want to make sure they have no issues and take onboard any suggestions before sending them to any of the dogs that host missions for the guys. And apparently according to other dogs your legs are your best feature...?pink or blue mankini??

Thanks I will be logged on most days, I will look out for you.

Hey guys, I have just finished building some missions for this version. I could use anyone who has the time to help test these. I am available days or evenings. Dino.

Hi Guys, Its been along time but I do see a light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully I will be able to fly again and get my arse shot off by you all as usual. Whilst I have been away I have had time to come up with another cunning business plan. I could use some help promoting my latest invention the "MANKINI". Unlike my other failures the chocolate teapot, the silent alarm clock and my cooking book "Garlic and where you can stick it" This one is sure to be a success. Take a look at my advert here and if you would be interested in wearing one at Duxford let me know and I will run you up a sample. I will of course choose the more "suitable" applicants (Jedi of course is a gimme) The posing pouch comes in 3 sizes, pea, normal, Hernia and Jamaican. Be sure to specify your size. Only colour available at the moment is puke pink so if you really want to be noticed guys act fast.I personally am looking forweard to wearing it on coop nights as it is so comfortable. Dino. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190549586217&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Hey Artie its a video on youtube. Cant you see the film or link? Jimbo

If you like motorbikes, this is classic.

Hi Mate yes she is fine. I think Natasha is more worrying right now and has had some bad luck. I think you will love flying with these guys. They are very flexible and helpful and there is always something to do. Although there are regular nights anyone can join in there is normally guys flying every night. We also fly campaigns and have loads of guys who build maps, missions, skins etc. See you online soon mate.

Welcome mate, I am Sue and Marks neighbour Jim. Look forward to flying sometime.

Hey guys, Thank goodness I think at last the last 6 months are behind me. I had so much going on I found it impossible to do much. I hope over the next few weeks I will be flying again and can join you all. I really missed the banter and friendship...oh and Todd . See you all soon and for those that kept in touch and wished me well, thank you. Jimbo. (Dino)

Hey guys I just discovered this nice ride and some great skins. I have been messing with codecs and card settings to see if I can improve on my captures. I put some screenies in and as I also found this nice track i made a video.