Moose Dynamic Ground Battle is a sophisticated DCS World mission script that creates an engaging, dynamic ground warfare system between Red and Blue coalitions. The script uses the MOOSE framework to simulate realistic battlefield conditions with zone capture mechanics, intelligent AI movement, and warehouse-based reinforcement systems.

Features

🎯 Zone Capture System

Multiple Zone States: Captured, Guarded, Empty, Attacked, and Neutral
Visual Indicators:
- 🔴 Red: Captured by Red forces
- 🔵 Blue: Captured by Blue forces
- 🟠 Orange: Contested zone
- 🟢 Green: Empty/Neutral zone
Real-time Updates: Zone status changes trigger messages and visual updates

🚁 Intelligent AI Behavior

Automated Spawning: Infantry and armor groups spawn at random locations within friendly zones
Smart Pathfinding: Units automatically calculate and move to the nearest enemy zone
Periodic Task Assignment: Every configurable interval, units receive new orders based on zone states
CTLD Integration: Troops dropped via CTLD will automatically join the battle
Stuck Unit Recovery: Units that become stuck can be reset to receive new patrol orders

🏭 Warehouse System

Dynamic Reinforcement Rate: Spawn frequency adjusts based on warehouse survival
Proportional Impact: 100% warehouses = 100% reinforcement rate, 50% warehouses = 50% rate
Intelligence Markers: Automatic map markers showing warehouse locations and nearby units
Strategic Importance: Warehouses become critical targets affecting enemy reinforcement capability

📊 Spawn Management

Configurable Limits: Set initial spawn counts and maximum unit limits
Template Randomization: Multiple unit templates for variety
Frequency Control: Adjustable spawn intervals for infantry and armor
Coalition Balance: Independent settings for Red and Blue forces

Installation Requirements

Prerequisites

MOOSE Framework: This script requires the MOOSE framework for DCS World
- Download from MOOSE GitHub
- Load MOOSE in your mission before this script
DCS World: Compatible with current DCS World versions
Mission Editor: All groups, zones, and warehouses must be pre-configured

Mission Editor Setup

Required Groups (All LATE ACTIVATE)

Red Forces:

Infantry: RedInfantry1, RedInfantry2, RedInfantry3, RedInfantry4, RedInfantry5, RedInfantry6
Armor: RedArmor1, RedArmor2, RedArmor3, RedArmor4, RedArmor5, RedArmor6

Blue Forces:

Infantry: BlueInfantry1, BlueInfantry2, BlueInfantry3, BlueInfantry4, BlueInfantry5, BlueInfantry6
Armor: BlueArmor1, BlueArmor2, BlueArmor3, BlueArmor4, BlueArmor5

Required Zones

Red Zones:

FrontLine1, FrontLine2, FrontLine3, FrontLine4, FrontLine5, FrontLine6

Blue Zones:

FrontLine7, FrontLine8, FrontLine9, FrontLine10, FrontLine11, FrontLine12

Required Warehouses (Static Objects)

Red Warehouses:

RedWarehouse1-1, RedWarehouse2-1, RedWarehouse3-1, 
RedWarehouse4-1, RedWarehouse5-1, RedWarehouse6-1

Blue Warehouses:

BlueWarehouse1-1, BlueWarehouse2-1, BlueWarehouse3-1, 
BlueWarehouse4-1, BlueWarehouse5-1, BlueWarehouse6-1

⚠️ Important: Warehouse names are based on the static unit name in the mission editor, not the display name.

Optional: Command Centers

If not using another script for command centers, create these units:

BLUEHQ - Blue coalition HQ unit
REDHQ - Red coalition HQ unit

Configuration

Basic Settings

-- Infantry Movement
MOVING_INFANTRY_PATROLS = false  -- Set true to enable infantry movement

-- Warehouse Markers
ENABLE_WAREHOUSE_MARKERS = true
UPDATE_MARK_POINTS_SCHED = 60    -- Update interval in seconds
MAX_WAREHOUSE_UNIT_LIST_DISTANCE = 5000  -- Search radius in meters

-- Task Assignment
ASSIGN_TASKS_SCHED = 600  -- Reassign tasks every 600 seconds

Spawn Configuration

Red Forces:

INIT_RED_INFANTRY = 5           -- Initial infantry groups
MAX_RED_INFANTRY = 100          -- Maximum infantry groups
SPAWN_SCHED_RED_INFANTRY = 1800 -- Spawn interval (seconds)

INIT_RED_ARMOR = 25             -- Initial armor groups
MAX_RED_ARMOR = 200             -- Maximum armor groups
SPAWN_SCHED_RED_ARMOR = 300     -- Spawn interval (seconds)

Blue Forces:

INIT_BLUE_INFANTRY = 5          -- Initial infantry groups
MAX_BLUE_INFANTRY = 100         -- Maximum infantry groups
SPAWN_SCHED_BLUE_INFANTRY = 1800 -- Spawn interval (seconds)

INIT_BLUE_ARMOR = 25            -- Initial armor groups
MAX_BLUE_ARMOR = 200            -- Maximum armor groups
SPAWN_SCHED_BLUE_ARMOR = 300    -- Spawn interval (seconds)

Zone Configuration

Zones can be arranged in any configuration - along a front line, following roads, or scattered across the map:

local redZones = {
    ZONE:New("FrontLine1"),
    ZONE:New("FrontLine2"),
    -- Add more zones as needed
}

local blueZones = {
    ZONE:New("FrontLine7"),
    ZONE:New("FrontLine8"),
    -- Add more zones as needed
}

Template Customization

Add variety by creating multiple unit templates:

local redInfantryTemplates = {
    "RedInfantry1",
    "RedInfantry2",
    -- Add more templates for variety
}

local redArmorTemplates = {
    "RedArmor1",
    "RedArmor2",
    -- Add more templates for variety
}

Gameplay Mechanics

Zone Capture

Zones change ownership based on unit presence
Zones transition through states: Empty → Attacked → Captured → Guarded
Players receive notifications when zones change status
Visual indicators (smoke and map colors) show current ownership

Unit Behavior

Spawn: Units spawn at random locations in friendly zones
Task Assignment: Units calculate the nearest enemy zone
Movement: Units patrol to and around enemy zones
Reassignment: Stationary units receive new orders periodically
Combat: Units engage enemies encountered during patrols

Warehouse Impact

Full Capacity: All warehouses alive = normal spawn rate
Reduced Capacity: 50% warehouses alive = 2x spawn delay
No Capacity: 0% warehouses alive = no more spawns
Strategic Target: Destroying enemy warehouses significantly impacts their reinforcement rate

Win Conditions

Mission ends when one coalition captures all zones
Periodic checks every 60 seconds
Victory message and sound plays for winning side

Access warehouse status via the F10 menu:

F10 → Warehouse Monitoring → Check Warehouse Status

This displays:

Number of warehouses alive per side
Current reinforcement capacity percentage
Real-time battlefield intelligence

Customization Tips

Adjusting Difficulty

Increase Challenge: Reduce friendly spawn rates, increase enemy spawn rates
Balance Forces: Adjust MAX values to limit unit counts
Strategic Depth: Add more zones and warehouses
Terrain Adaptation: Disable infantry movement for mountainous terrain

Adding More Units

Create new templates in mission editor
Add template names to the appropriate arrays
Ensure templates are set to LATE ACTIVATE
Test spawn behavior and patrol patterns

Zone Layouts

Linear Front: Place zones in a line for traditional front-line combat
Scattered: Distribute zones for multi-front warfare
Road Network: Follow roads for realistic vehicle movement
Strategic Points: Place zones at key terrain features

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Units Not Spawning:

Verify all template groups exist in mission editor
Check that groups are set to LATE ACTIVATE
Review DCS.log for error messages

Units Not Moving:

Check MOVING_INFANTRY_PATROLS setting for infantry
Verify zones are properly named and created
Check that units aren't already moving when tasks are assigned

Warehouse Markers Not Showing:

Ensure ENABLE_WAREHOUSE_MARKERS = true
Verify warehouse static objects exist
Check that warehouse names match unit names (not display names)

Zones Not Capturing:

Verify MOOSE framework is loaded
Check zone names match exactly
Ensure units are fully inside zones

Script Structure

├── Configuration Section (User Editable)
│   ├── Spawn Settings
│   ├── Zone Definitions
│   ├── Warehouse Definitions
│   └── Template Definitions
│
├── Core Functions (Do Not Edit)
│   ├── Zone Capture System
│   ├── Task Assignment Logic
│   ├── Warehouse Monitoring
│   ├── Spawn Frequency Calculator
│   └── Win Condition Checker
│
└── Initialization
    ├── Spawn Schedulers
    ├── Event Handlers
    └── Menu Creation

Performance Considerations

Unit Limits: Higher MAX values increase computational load
Update Frequency: Longer intervals reduce CPU usage but decrease responsiveness
Zone Count: More zones = more calculations per update
Template Variety: More templates add minimal overhead

Credits

Script Author: F99th-TracerFacer
Framework: MOOSE Framework by FlightControl
Community: DCS World Mission Editing Community

Version History

1.0.3 (November 12, 2024) - Current release
1.0.0 (November 11, 2024) - Initial release

License

This script is provided as-is for the DCS World community. Feel free to modify and distribute with credit to the original author.

Support

For issues, suggestions, or improvements, please contact the author or submit issues through your community channels.

Happy Mission Building! 🚁

README.md

Moose Dynamic Ground Battle

Overview