DCS Open Beta Update 17/11/22

[DD_Fenrir]

Lotta fixes and tweaks lads:

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DCS World

• Debriefing. Players get no scores - fixed.
• Weapons. Kh-58 and Kh-25MP will not aim to long-wave EW radars.
• ME. Loadout menu extended to 15 hardpoints.
• MP. Users in the same server sharing the same UCID - fixed.
• DS: Liveries stored in zip files are completely missing from dedicated server install - fixed.
• DS. "Pure Scripts" option not available in webGUI - fixed.
• Fixed: Alarm State Change causes all tasks to abort.
• Fixed: Wrong position for ground units in ME (3D view).
• Fixed: Initial heading in simulation does not match the heading assigned in the editor for ground vehicles.
• Added task 'Hold' for ships.
• Fixed: Unable to create circular routes with “Go to waypoint” for ground units.
• Improvements made to Tracer Round Smoke
• Fixed: MP Scoreboard not working
• Fixed rare crash caused by using TAD MFD mostly in A-10C II (in edterrainGraphics41.dll)
• MP: Reduced number of AWACS messages. (WIP)
• AIM-120: Improved tracking of slow targets
• Fixed: AI aircraft sometimes fail to takeoff if player enters runway with no ATC clearance
• New: Multiple lines of text now possible in ME draw tools
• Fixed: AI F/A-18 will not release TALD
• New: AI task - Recovery tanker.

DCS: F/A-18C Hornet by Eagle Dynamics

• Added UFC/BU Page
• Fixed: AUTO Int impact error with Dive Toss.
• Fixed: Donated trackfiles on the RDR ATTK page stop showing speed and altitude info, while the radar trackfile is being built
• Fixed: Hornet Rocket CCIP Pipper Weirdness
• Fixed: HARM Page still shows threats after Jettisoning all HARM
• Fixed: Radar tracks AIM-120/SD-10

DCS: F-16C Viper by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed:CTD with F6 view
• Fixed: FCR Sync with TGP using TMS Right
• Fixed: HMCS ACM Bore ellipse should vanish once lock gained
• Fixed: Tail numbers on the 0 and 1 LOD. unable to set in ME or in game
• Fixed: M4 IFF Scan provides accurate target range and azimuth
• Fixed: ACM-BORE HMCS Error
• Fixed: ENG CONT switch doesn't affect nozzle position
• Fixed: MK-84 CCRP fall short
• Fixed: CRM in BST mode locks target outside beam pattern
• Fixed: Incorrected behaviour after off HMD
• Fixed: Unable to boresight multiple mavericks without TGP
• Fixed: Using step or weapon release on dual maverick lock undesignated the second target
• Fixed: Steering cue does not lead perpendicular targets
• Fixed: AGM-65D Handoff does not work if the target is moving
• Fixed: Guard frequency doesn't shown on freq indicator
• Fixed: Radar priority in Mode 2 not switching on with MRM mode
• Fixed: Markpoint HUD not working if I cycle CCIP, CCRP, DTOS and back to CCRP
• Fixed: AG Radar in GMT mode azimuth change decreased scan velocity
• Fixed: Autolocking target in ACM mode from 30nm
• Fixed: LAR indication can still be seen in HUD after maverick use and switched to CCIP
• Fixed: ACM Bore JHMCS ellipse - after lost lock at radar gimbal edge incorrect display and incorrect radar behavior
• Fixed: HARM Target handed off in HAS mode gets frozen relative to missile's seeker boresight
• Fixed: HARM reacquires target handed off in HAS after it's gone off seeker's gimbals
• Fixed: Don't show up on DL without GPS
• Fixed: Lesson 13 for AGM-65 Maverick - Too short duration of text showing "Reset Run 4"
• Fixed: Radar elevation jumping around on bugged target
• Fixed: HSD shows range to jamming target
• Fixed: AIM-120 being guided by FCR when it is off
• Fixed: Air start setting HOME on CRUS page changes when set

DCS: AH-64D by Eagle Dynamics

• Total controls MPD profiles added
• Fixed: FUEL Advisory should not show in EUFD if fuel page is open
• Fixed: AH-64D paint kit - APU Exhaust warning on wrong side
• Fixed: FMC channels not synced on CPG join - MP
• Fixed: Radar Altitude Hold uses barometric altitude as reference
• Fixed: Altitude Hold will oscillate when out of ground effect.
• Fixed: CPG TRN Threat ring appearing on Pilot TSD when it should not
• Fixed: Threat ring shown in centre of TSD when TG point is set as ACQ but hidden by COORD SHOW options
• Fixed: VID page is briefly showing main format when VSEL (T6) format is enabled and VID button is pressed
• Fixed: George should select "NO WPN" after depleting another
• Fixed: CPG AI George systems desync on seat switch cold start
• Fixed: Keyboard Unit Brightness Knob stop working correctly when assigned to Axis

DCS: Supercarrier by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: Sometimes SC doesn't rise JBL after client spawn
• Fixed: Carrier wake too short

DCS: JF-17 by Deka Ironwork Simulations

• Fixed: integrated configuration panel GUI not open if there’s wind
• Fixed: Cockpit capture keyboard input when integrated config panel GUI is opened
• Fixed: LS6-100/250 accuracy issue
• Fixed: unguided rocket engine not ignition bug
• Fixed: SPI switched to WPT when WMD7 point track downgraded to area track
• Fixed: some bugs when manually set SMS load
• Adjusted: try to improve WMD7 CCD image quality (still under adjustment)
• Added: campaign mission 11 and 12. Now campaign is completed

DCS Mirage F1 by Aerges

• Added YAW position to Yaw/Anti-slip switch and renamed the switch up position from ON to ANTI-SLIP in control inputs.
• Fixed missing gunsight reticle in (C + M or SW) mode with VEL (velocity vector) Optical Sight mode selected.
• TRAIN light logic corrected according to SME feedback.
• Combat flap logic completed.
• Fixed missing default Mirage F1 art picture in ME briefing window and in loading window when the module is not set as wallpaper.
• Fixed BIP Trim heading mode behaviour.

DCS AV-8B N/A by RAZBAM Simulations

• Improved: All drum style indicators animation (EDP, ACP, Hydraulic Gauge, Flaps Indicator, Standby Altimeter, Fuel Panel)
• Fixed: Speed brake not properly retracting sometimes when gear retracted
• Fixed: LHA Tarawa tag missing
• Fixed: Incorrect aircraft name in Nevada’s Cold and Dark QS Mission
• Fixed: Mission trigger error in Nevada’s A/A Gun and Sidewinder mission
• Updated: TOO button functionality. When saving the position as targetpoint, If the aircraft is not in A/G attack mode, TOO will command the aircraft into A/G mode and recall the last A/G weapon used.

DCS: MiG-19P by Razbam

• Fixed: Aircraft damage table.
• Fixed: both engines able to start at same time.
• Fixed: Auto-start getting stuck in MP.

DCS AJS-37 Viggen by Heatblur Simulations

• Added new textures for inside of upper airbrakes
• Added new textures for inside and outside of lower airbrakes
• Fixed all instances of deprecated 'Color' shader causing severe visual issues
• Added correct tire animations for L/R tires respectively.
• Fixed some lighting direction issues in LoD2 meshes
• Slightly reduced drawcalls by batching together some materials for improved performance

DCS: Spitfire LF Mk. IX

• 2 New Single Player Missions for Operation Jubilee

DCS: P-51D Mustang

• 2 New Single Player Missions for Operation Jubilee

DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfurst

• 2 New Single Player Missions for Operation Jubilee

DCS: Fw 190 A-8

• 3 New Single Player Missions for Operation Jubilee

DCS: Mosquito FB VI

• Texture Template now available here!

DCS: Combined Arms by Eagle Dynamics

• Fixed: Attack points clone when moved.
• Fixed: Leopard 2-family. AA MG stabilizes with the hull, not with the tower.

DCS: South Atlantic Map by Razbam

NEW AIRFIELDS:

• New - Santa Cruz Airfield
• New - Comandante Luis Piedrabuena Airfield
• New - Aerodromo de Tolhuin Airfield
• New - Generated all detail maps for the full map
• New - Porvenir Airfield
• New - Almirante Schroeders Airfield
• New - Rio Turbio Airfield

GENERAL:

• New - Updated Lighting components to support 2.8 releases new lighting system
• New - The Normal maps previously pushed are now enabled for the whole map (see know issues)
• New - Added Gause bushes across the Falklands Islands
• New - Started Detailing out the farms in the Falklands (still WIP)
• New - Replaced primary and Secondary Road surface textures across the map
• New - Added new detailing models for surfaces in a few places
• New - Various new models across the map, which include but are not limited to: New shipping container models, new gas storage tank models ….
• New - Introduced lighting variations across the map for a more realistic look
• New - Added new towns and villages around new airfields
• Improved - Converted all Lighting to 2.8 standard for all our objects
• Improved - Added lighting variations across the map for a more realistic feel with light colour variation
• Improved - Improved video memory usage which should improve performance across the map
• Improved - Adjusted taxiway lighting at Puerto Williams
• Improved - Detail maps for the low level terrain have been improved for the whole map
• Improved - Existing towns around the airfields have been tweaked for a better look
• Improved - Updated the vegetation maps for 3/4 of the map (still WIP)
• Improved - Resolved forum reported surface triangulation around the Falklands Islands
• Improved - Changed the colour of all of the tracks across the map to be more in keeping with the region
• Improved - Fleshed out Rio Gallegos refuelling terminal
• Improved - Refined the Railway line from Rio Gallegos refuelling terminal

BUGS:

• Fixed - Map grid misaligned according to in game coords
• Fixed - Threshold lighting at El Calafate Airfield set to correct direction.
• Added - REIL lights at El Calafate Airfield runway 25
• Added - Various new models across the map, which include but are not limited to: New shipping container models, new gas storage tank models ....

KNOWN ISSUES:

• Normal maps cause a discolouration around the Falklands Islands Cliffs areas in certain parts

DCS Campaigns

P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Bomber formations updated
• Carpet bombing performance optimized
• Ice halo enabled
• More realistic turbulence levels

Spitfire IX The Big Show Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Bomber formations updated
• Carpet bombing performance optimized
• Ice halo enabled
• More ambient chatter added
• Radio procedures improved - you only check in with control over the Channel
• Ingress altitudes adjusted - flight lead will stay low and climb only over the Channel.
• More realistic turbulence levels

DCS: Fw 190 A-8 Horrido! Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Mission 10 workaround for JU88 AI crashing into ground units.
• Bomber formations updated
• More realistic turbulence levels

Bf 109 K-4 Jagdflieger Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Bomber formations updated
• More realistic turbulence levels

DCS: P-47D Wolfpack Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Bomber formations updated
• Ice halo enabled
• UK AAA improved
• More realistic turbulence levels

DCS: UH-1H Paradise Lost Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Ice halo enabled
• More realistic turbulence levels

DCS: F-14A Zone 5 Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• AI skill levels adjusted to better match the new AI BFM
• Improved AI breaks
• Fixed the landing checklist in the intro mission
• More realistic turbulence levels
• Bozo calls Speed & Angels instead of Jester

DCS: F-14A Fear the Bones Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Ice halo enabled
• Recovery tanker functionality added to mission 1
• More realistic turbulence levels

DCS: Spitfire Beware! Beware! Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Intro mission progression fixed
• Ice halo enabled
• Increased bomber speeds to reduce AI glitches
• Carpet bombing performance optimized
• UK AAA improved
• The Bet mission - AI will now put up a fight
• More realistic turbulence levels

F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign by Reflected Simulations

• Ice halo enabled
• More realistic turbulence levels

DCS: F/A-18C Operation Cerberus North Campaign by Ground Pounder Sims

• Mission 1 - Adjusted Poodle AI behaviour.
• Mission 2 - Adjusted ATC zone to fix possibility of not being handed off if player is off course.
• Mission 7 - Adjusted AI behavior to avoid rare potential for mid-air collisions.
• Mission 11 - Fixed error in scoring incorrectly deducting points for hitting TOT.

DCS: F/A-18C Serpent’s Head 2 Campaign by Badge633

• All Super Carrier versions: New Stennis model added.

DCS: F/A-18C Rise of the Persian Lion campaign by Badger633

• Mission 1 all versions: New Stennis model added.
• Mission 13: 420 not engaging fixed.
• Missions 3,4, 6 to 9 and 14: Launch radio call conflict avoided.