DCS 2.5 Update Thread (2020)

Flight Sims
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I did a bit of Hornet flying today, testing out the new TGP functions.
The TVV slave is… OK. Not super useful but might be of use in some situations, when you can see a target and want to put your SPI there and look at it with the TGP. The waypoint slew function sure comes in handy though. Just change the waypoint elevation to 0ft on the data page if it isn’t already and you are good to go.

But beware of the weirdness (I struggled for a few minutes before I figured out what I was doing wrong):
Keep in mind that when you are in certain weapon modes the TGP will not slew to the WPT. Example: you have JDAMs selected in PP mode.

Edit: corrected lots of typos. Apparently autocorrect hated me last night and I didn’t even notice.

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667

This is exactly what I am doing right now. Started by learning MiG-15, flying some missions in Museum Relic campaign (which I like very much so far). Now learning MiG-19, which seems to have lot more systems compared to MiG-15, but shares some like ARK navigation radio. After some MiG-19 campaign action, next will be MiG-21, which I know already somehow.

I like this way of chronologically learning all the MiGs, it gives you the feeling of how technology has progressed and how useful the additions to newer versions have been. Definitely recommend learning the MiG trio chronologically.

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668

LOL. Welcome to the cloud cebe chance chuck club (sigh)

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669

Anyone having weird issues with f16 ins align? Even with win+home starting, it never reaches RDY state. Got to like 11/6 and still didn’t flash rdy. Tried norm align confirming coords, tried stored, nothing. Maybe it’s just me though

670

I found that if the aircraft ever bumps or moves, it bugs the align indicator. So as long as you get to 7.9/8 on the timer, you’re good.

671

On the Mirage I don’t even start the engine until the INS gets past 50 percent for fear of upsetting the thing.

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672

Makes sense. The wake turbulence still jars the aircraft, probably what causes it.

673

Really? I’ve never had any problems starting the engine. I keep the chocks in until I’m ready to roll so…
…this obviously need more study. I shall dedicate my afternoon to it! :smile:

(I need to see the lates update changes - the center radar cursor button is now the lock target?)

674

Worth adding that changing your loadout apparently bumps things enough to harm the alignment process.

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675

Has this always been there inside the M2000c cockpit (Right Wall)?

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Or was that from the latest update?…and what is it?

676

I believe it’s new (noticed it as well when I started flying her again last week), and I think it’s either for maps or your kneeboard? I believe it’s mentioned in the new manual, under the cockpit layout section.

677

Can anyone confirm the destruction zone still works? I am having difficulties whilst creating an afghan scenario :slight_smile:

678

Works in singleplayer, not in multiplayer.

679

I am stuck then. Its a sp mission and the area of interest is covered by trigger zone 1 in trigger set up I have mission start /nothing /create destruction in trigger zone 1
Nada.i even added message to all and that fails too.

680

Try changing from “Mission Start” to “Once” and see if that works.

681

Put some units down and do an Explode Unit with a big value. I like to stagger the explosions by a second or two across some 10 units or so.

682

Try using a tiny Mortar unit so it is not apparent.

683

Newsletter today is a pretty monumental one: Eurofighter Typhoon!

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684

You’re in for a treat!
DCS Eurofighter? DCS Eurofighter!

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https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.c…a/2.5.6.45915/

DCS 2.5.6.45915 Open Beta 2020-03-31

DCS World
ME. Fixed Statics returning the ‘Ammo’ name in ME, name can now be set correctly.
Fixed Scripting Engine bug causing Airports to return random ID’s they have been pounded back into submission and will now have the correct id number for their actual position.
ME. Adjusted Icons in ME and loadout screens to allow people to see which type of missile / ordnance they are loading when there are multiple versions of the same type.
VR. Medium water creates double vision for terrain - fixed.
VR. Fixed automatic use of headset audio for the outputs which are set to default device.
Aircraft carrier. Ejected pilot falls through all decks - fixed.
SCUD missile. Corrected skins.
MP. Added support for clients behind CG-NAT.
MP. Added packet stats to Ctrl-Pause info (up/down traffic, ping, packet loss).
Sound. Fixed theme music for ED/BST modules.
Sound. Added a sound mod example to Doc/Sounds.
Added correct drag for PGU 20 mm family and fine tuned M56 family.
Ingame rearm and refueling panel. Sliders disappear on the mouse cursor over it - fixed.
RIM-7 missile. Added self destruction after losing target.
Refactoring load images MM. Fix for some user’s that can’t run DCS.
Adjusted radio for Al Dhafra.
AGM-88. Fixed crash that appeared in some conditions.
AGM-88. Zero-lift drag decreased according to CFD research.
SARH and ARH air-to-air missiles. Crash when a missile changes target - fixed.
Cruiser Moscow. Restored functionality of AK-630 30mm guns.
If a player exits the game after ejecting he got a death in the logbook - fixed.
Crash after landing on an airfield where there is no available parking - fixed.

Known issues:
Selection of audio devices disabled while in simulation.
Performance review ongoing.

Voice chat

Clients could not talk to each other - fixed.
Game log flooded by debug messages - fixed.
Servers do not need a separate port for voice chat anymore.
Known issue: VC availability is controlled by client’s setting only, ignoring server options.

DCS Mirage 2000c by RAZBAM
RWR contact display logic
RWR Brightness enabled
Magic MAV search enabled. It includes HUD TD updates…
Close Combat Mode Vertical Scan bug fix…
IP Bombing release bug fix.
Manual updated with Magic MAV search

M-2000C campaign:
Mission 05:
Chevy 11 blocked by humvee which refused to move: FIXED

Mission 12:
Messages play at the beginning of the mission: FIXED

DCS JF-17 by Deka Ironwork
Added AAR feature (some issue, please check Deka subforum for file patch)
Added digital clock/chrono
Updated external model (Texture still WIP)
Updated cockpit model (Texture still WIP)
JF-17 AI: can turn on AAR light when operate night air refuel
AAR probe: can be installed/removed via both ME and ground crew
Updated loading image
Fixed 802AK and JSOW turn point issue
Fixed AG radar moving/static detection in MAP/SEA1 modes
Fixed JSOW TAND/SBYS with IMP AZ
Fixed UFCP/AAP button light model flickering
Fixed external fuel imbalance bug
Added radar notch (WIP)
Added DPLAYER music player (User can change # of loaded audio file in Special Option, max is 30)
Added ground crew EN voiceover (voice actor Tony Lin/409)
Added mig-19p to EWS database (M19)
Added LD-10 ins drift
Improved radar TDC elev
Improved engine response
Added MasterArm toggle binding
Adjust 3-pos SW direction: (left-click: down/bwd; right-click: up/fwd)
Adjust shake amplitude

DCS C-101 Aviojet by AvioDev
Improvement of console lights visibility in external view
Improvement of stairs external and internal model
Several improvements in C-101CC cockpit textures
Change from white smoke to smoke with colorant and vice-versa is now continuous, without any gap

DCS Flaming Cliffs by ED
FC3 Multiplayer data link ghost contacts eliminated.

DCS Fw 190 D-9 by ED
R4M is incorrectly located on pylons and hangs in the air - fixed.

DCS Fw 190 A-8 by ED
Bombs added to the next missions:
Nevada - Range Target Strike.miz,
Normandy - Airfield Attack.miz,
Persian Gulf - Anti-Shipping Strike.miz.
Payloads drag for FW 190 A8 - fixed

DCS Spitfire IX by ED
Added correct ammo for Spitfire, adjusted dispersion.

DCS P-51 Mustang by ED
Ammo belts for P-51 - corrected

DCS A-10C by ED
GAU8 dispersion corrected.

DCS Flaming Cliffs by ED
A-10A. GAU8 dispersion corrected.

DCS F-86F by ED
Fixed missing argument for ARN-6 tuning crank.

DCS F/A-18C by ED
Major update of the German Hornet manual.
Plane acts in a strange way and explode after multiple usage of RAlt+J - Fixed
Client aircraft doesn’t show in MSI in radar page - Fixed
Mk5 Rockets not available for the inner wing stations - Fixed

DCS F-16C by ED
Lesson 4 - Added CN localization.
Lesson 19 - Added DE Voice-Overs.
Bort number problems - Fixed

Campaigns
F-86F Hunters over the Yalu Campaign by Reflected Simulations.
Wake turbulence off enforced.
Player’s flight engages the primary target.
Updated F-86F custom skins.

P-51D: The Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney Campaign by Reflected Simulations.
Campaign updated for the new Normandy map.
Wake turbulence off enforced.
Player’s flight engages the primary target.

The Museum Relic Campaign by Apache600.
Every mission, in both campaigns, has been updated in some manner. (either to address bugs, unit placement due to trees and other factors, trigger issues, etc).
NDB morse code has been corrected on numerous briefing and kneeboard pages.
Grammatical errors fixed in briefing pages (though I’m sure some still exist).

M2000C Red Flag by Baltic Dragon.
Mission 5: removed a truck that refused to move and blocked Chevy 12.
Mission 9: fixed an issue with B1 that stops taxiing to the active.
​Mission ​14: intercepted F-16 will now land much quicker.

A-10C The Enemy Within 3 by Baltic Dragon.
Mission 9: fixed rare instance where several different messages with the attack outcome would play
Mission 10: updated behaviour of Falcons engaging targets at the range, they should now use 3 missiles instead of 4.
Mission 13: fixed issue with Special Forces exiting target building refusing to move.
Fixed issue with enemy MANPADs not moving after spawning and staying too close to the target building.
All missions: re-saved them under 2.5.6 in order to fix possible problems with ground units not moving.

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