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<h1>🎯 MOOSE Dual Coalition Zone Capture</h1>
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<div class="subtitle">Complete Mission Maker Implementation Guide</div>
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</header>
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<div class="content">
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<!-- Introduction -->
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<section id="introduction">
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<h2>📖 Introduction</h2>
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<p>
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The <strong>MOOSE Dual Coalition Zone Capture</strong> system is a fully-featured, balanced territorial control framework for DCS World missions.
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This script creates dynamic capture zones that both RED and BLUE coalitions can fight over, with automatic victory detection,
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tactical information displays, and comprehensive player feedback systems.
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</p>
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<div class="feature-box">
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<h3>✨ Key Features</h3>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>Easy Configuration:</strong> Define zones with simple Lua tables - no complex coding required</li>
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<li><strong>Dual Coalition Support:</strong> Both RED and BLUE can capture zones and win</li>
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<li><strong>Dynamic Visual Feedback:</strong> Color-coded zone boundaries, smoke markers, and flares</li>
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<li><strong>Tactical Information:</strong> Real-time unit counts and MGRS coordinates for small enemy forces</li>
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<li><strong>F10 Radio Menu:</strong> Players can check status, progress, and refresh visuals</li>
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<li><strong>Automatic Victory Detection:</strong> First coalition to capture all zones wins</li>
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<li><strong>Flexible Initial Ownership:</strong> Set zones to start under RED, BLUE, or NEUTRAL control</li>
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<li><strong>Comprehensive Logging:</strong> Detailed debug output for troubleshooting</li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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</section>
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<h3>📑 Table of Contents</h3>
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<li><a href="#requirements">1. Requirements</a></li>
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<li><a href="#quick-start">2. Quick Start Guide</a></li>
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<li><a href="#detailed-setup">3. Detailed Setup Instructions</a></li>
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<li><a href="#configuration">4. Configuration Options</a></li>
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<li><a href="#zone-states">5. Understanding Zone States</a></li>
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<li><a href="#player-features">6. Player Features</a></li>
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<li><a href="#troubleshooting">7. Troubleshooting</a></li>
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<li><a href="#advanced">8. Advanced Customization</a></li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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<!-- Requirements -->
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<section id="requirements">
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<h2>📋 Requirements</h2>
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<h3>Essential Components</h3>
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<li><strong>DCS World</strong> - Any recent version</li>
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<li><strong>MOOSE Framework</strong> - Latest version recommended
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<li>Download from: <a href="https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE" target="_blank">https://github.com/FlightControl-Master/MOOSE</a></li>
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<li>You need the <code>Moose_.lua</code> file</li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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<li><strong>This Script</strong> - <code>Moose_DualCoalitionZoneCapture.lua</code></li>
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</ol>
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<h3>Mission Prerequisites</h3>
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<div class="warning-box">
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<h4>⚠️ Required Mission Elements</h4>
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<p>Your mission MUST contain the following groups (case-sensitive):</p>
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<li><code>BLUEHQ</code> - A BLUE coalition ground unit group (can be a single unit)</li>
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<li><code>REDHQ</code> - A RED coalition ground unit group (can be a single unit)</li>
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</ul>
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<p><strong>Why?</strong> These groups serve as command centers for the messaging system. They can be placed anywhere,
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even hidden or spawned late. Without them, the script will fail to initialize.</p>
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</div>
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</section>
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<section id="quick-start">
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<h2>🚀 Quick Start Guide</h2>
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<p>Get up and running in 5 minutes:</p>
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<h3><span class="step-number">1</span>Mission Editor Setup</h3>
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<ol>
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<li>Create trigger zones at locations you want to be capturable (e.g., airbases, towns)</li>
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<li>Name each zone starting with <code>Capture</code> - for example:
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<ul>
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<li><code>Capture Severomorsk</code></li>
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<li><code>Capture Murmansk</code></li>
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<li><code>Capture Zone-1</code></li>
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</ul>
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</li>
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<li>Create two ground unit groups named <code>BLUEHQ</code> and <code>REDHQ</code></li>
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</ol>
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<h3><span class="step-number">2</span>Load MOOSE Framework</h3>
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<ol>
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<li>In Mission Editor → Triggers → New Trigger</li>
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<li>Type: <strong>MISSION START</strong></li>
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<li>Actions → DO SCRIPT FILE → Select <code>Moose_.lua</code></li>
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</ol>
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<h3><span class="step-number">3</span>Configure Zone Ownership</h3>
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<p>Open <code>Moose_DualCoalitionZoneCapture.lua</code> in a text editor and edit the <code>ZONE_CONFIG</code> section:</p>
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<pre><code>local ZONE_CONFIG = {
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RED = {
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"Capture Severomorsk",
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"Capture Murmansk"
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},
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BLUE = {
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"Capture Banak"
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},
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NEUTRAL = {
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"Capture Contested Valley"
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}
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}</code></pre>
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<h3><span class="step-number">4</span>Load the Script</h3>
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<ol>
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<li>In the same trigger, add another action</li>
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<li>Actions → DO SCRIPT FILE → Select <code>Moose_DualCoalitionZoneCapture.lua</code></li>
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</ol>
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<h4>✅ Done!</h4>
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<p>Save your mission, start it, and the zone capture system will automatically initialize.
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Check the DCS.log file to verify successful zone creation.</p>
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</div>
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</section>
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<section id="detailed-setup">
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<h2>📐 Detailed Setup Instructions</h2>
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<h3>Step 1: Creating Trigger Zones</h3>
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<h4>In DCS Mission Editor:</h4>
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<ol>
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<li>Click the <strong>Trigger Zones</strong> button (or press F5)</li>
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<li>Click <strong>New</strong> to create a zone</li>
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<li>Set the zone type to <strong>Circular</strong> or <strong>Polygon</strong></li>
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<li>Position the zone over the area you want to be capturable</li>
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<li><strong>CRITICAL:</strong> Name the zone with any name you choose (e.g., "Capture Severomorsk")</li>
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<li>Adjust the size to encompass the tactical area</li>
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<li>Repeat for all capture locations</li>
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<h4>⚠️ Zone Naming Rules</h4>
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<li>Zone names in the mission editor MUST EXACTLY match the names in your Lua config</li>
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<li>Names are case-sensitive: <code>Capture Zone-1</code> ≠ <code>capture zone-1</code></li>
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<li>Spaces matter: <code>Capture Zone-1</code> ≠ <code>CaptureZone-1</code></li>
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<li>Best practice: Use the "Capture [Location]" format for clarity</li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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<h3>Step 2: Creating Command Centers</h3>
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<p>The script requires two "command center" groups to function:</p>
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<h4>BLUEHQ Setup:</h4>
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<ol>
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<li>Place any BLUE ground unit (e.g., M-1 Abrams, Infantry, HMMWV)</li>
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<li>Name the GROUP (not the unit): <code>BLUEHQ</code></li>
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<li>You can make it immortal via triggers if desired</li>
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<li>Location doesn't matter - can even be in an unreachable area</li>
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<h4>REDHQ Setup:</h4>
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<ol>
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<li>Place any RED ground unit (e.g., T-90, BTR-80, Infantry)</li>
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<li>Name the GROUP: <code>REDHQ</code></li>
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<li>Same rules as BLUEHQ</li>
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<h4>💡 Pro Tip: Hidden Command Centers</h4>
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<p>You can hide these units by:</p>
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<ul>
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<li>Placing them far off-map</li>
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<li>Setting them to "UNCONTROLLED" start state</li>
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<li>Using the "Late Activation" option</li>
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<li>Adding a trigger to activate them after mission start</li>
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</ul>
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<p>They only need to exist in the mission file - they don't need to be active or visible.</p>
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</div>
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<h3>Step 3: Script Loading Order</h3>
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<p>Create a MISSION START trigger with these actions <strong>IN ORDER</strong>:</p>
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<li><strong>DO SCRIPT FILE:</strong> <code>Moose_.lua</code> (MUST be first)</li>
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<li><strong>DO SCRIPT FILE:</strong> <code>Moose_DualCoalitionZoneCapture.lua</code> (MUST be after MOOSE)</li>
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<li>(Optional) Any other scripts that depend on this system</li>
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</ol>
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<h4>❌ Common Loading Errors</h4>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>Script loaded before MOOSE:</strong> Will crash with "attempt to index a nil value"</li>
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<li><strong>Wrong trigger type:</strong> Must be MISSION START, not TIME MORE or ONCE</li>
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<li><strong>DO SCRIPT instead of DO SCRIPT FILE:</strong> Use FILE to load external Lua files</li>
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</ul>
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</div>
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</section>
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<section id="configuration">
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<h2>⚙️ Configuration Options</h2>
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<h3>Zone Ownership Configuration</h3>
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<p>Edit the <code>ZONE_CONFIG</code> table at the top of the script:</p>
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<pre><code>local ZONE_CONFIG = {
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-- Zones that start under RED coalition control
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RED = {
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"Capture Severomorsk-1",
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"Capture Severomorsk-3",
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"Capture Murmansk International"
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},
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-- Zones that start under BLUE coalition control
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BLUE = {
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"Capture Banak",
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"Capture Kirkenes"
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},
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-- Zones that start neutral (empty/uncontrolled)
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NEUTRAL = {
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"Capture Contested Valley",
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"Capture No Man's Land"
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}
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<h4>⚠️ Important: Initial Ownership vs. Unit Presence</h4>
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<p>The ownership you set here is the <strong>starting state</strong> of the zone. However:</p>
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<li>If you place RED units in a zone configured as BLUE, the zone will immediately flip to RED when the mission starts</li>
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<li>Empty zones (no units) will respect your configured ownership</li>
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<li>The script scans for units every 30 seconds (configurable)</li>
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<p><strong>Best Practice:</strong> Either start zones empty/neutral, or ensure ground units match the configured ownership.</p>
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<h3>Advanced Settings</h3>
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<pre><code>local ZONE_SETTINGS = {
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guardDelay = 1, -- Seconds before entering Guard state after capture
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scanInterval = 30, -- How often to scan for units in zones (seconds)
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captureScore = 200 -- Points awarded for capturing a zone
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}</code></pre>
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<td><code>guardDelay</code></td>
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<td>1</td>
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<td>Delay (in seconds) before a captured zone enters the "Guarded" state. Shorter = faster transitions.</td>
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<td><code>scanInterval</code></td>
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<td>30</td>
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<td>How frequently the script checks for units in zones. Lower = more responsive but more CPU usage.</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td><code>captureScore</code></td>
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<td>200</td>
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<td>Points awarded when a zone is captured (requires MOOSE scoring system to be active).</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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</section>
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<!-- Zone States -->
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<section id="zone-states">
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<h2>🎨 Understanding Zone States</h2>
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<p>Zones can be in one of four states, each with distinct visual indicators:</p>
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<table>
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<tr>
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<th>State</th>
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<th>Color</th>
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<th>Smoke</th>
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<th>Description</th>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td><strong>RED Controlled</strong></td>
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<td><span class="color-indicator red"></span>Red Border</td>
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<td>Red Smoke</td>
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<td>Zone is secured by RED coalition forces</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td><strong>BLUE Controlled</strong></td>
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<td><span class="color-indicator blue"></span>Blue Border</td>
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<td>Blue Smoke</td>
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<td>Zone is secured by BLUE coalition forces</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td><strong>Neutral/Empty</strong></td>
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<td><span class="color-indicator green"></span>Green Border</td>
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<td>Green Smoke</td>
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<td>Zone is uncontrolled and can be captured by either side</td>
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</tr>
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<tr>
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<td><strong>Contested/Attacked</strong></td>
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<td><span class="color-indicator orange"></span>Orange Border</td>
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<td>White Smoke</td>
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<td>Zone is under attack - both coalitions have units present</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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<h3>State Transitions</h3>
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<div class="feature-box">
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<h4>How Zones Change Ownership:</h4>
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<ol>
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<li><strong>Empty → Captured:</strong> Move ground units into an empty zone</li>
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<li><strong>Captured → Attacked:</strong> Enemy forces enter a controlled zone</li>
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<li><strong>Attacked → Captured:</strong> One side eliminates all enemy forces</li>
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<li><strong>Captured → Empty:</strong> All units leave the zone</li>
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<li><strong>Captured → Guard:</strong> Zone remains secured after a brief delay</li>
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</ol>
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</div>
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<h3>Tactical Information Markers</h3>
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<p>Each zone displays a tactical marker with real-time information:</p>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>Force Counts:</strong> Shows R: (RED units), B: (BLUE units)</li>
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<li><strong>MGRS Coordinates:</strong> When ≤10 enemy units, shows their exact positions</li>
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<li><strong>Coalition-Specific:</strong> Each side sees their enemies marked</li>
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<li><strong>Auto-Refresh:</strong> Updates every 60 seconds</li>
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</ul>
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<p><strong>Example tactical marker:</strong></p>
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<pre><code>TACTICAL: Capture Severomorsk-1
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Forces: R:5 B:12
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TGTS: T-90@38U LV 12345 67890, BTR-80@38U LV 12346 67891</code></pre>
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</section>
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<section id="player-features">
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<h2>👥 Player Features</h2>
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<h3>F10 Radio Menu Commands</h3>
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<p>Players from both coalitions have access to F10 radio menu commands under <strong>"Zone Control"</strong>:</p>
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<table>
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<tr>
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<th>Command</th>
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<th>Description</th>
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</tr>
|
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<tr>
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<td><strong>Get Zone Status Report</strong></td>
|
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<td>Displays current ownership of all zones with detailed breakdown</td>
|
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</tr>
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<tr>
|
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<td><strong>Check Victory Progress</strong></td>
|
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<td>Shows percentage toward victory and zones remaining</td>
|
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</tr>
|
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<tr>
|
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<td><strong>Refresh Zone Colors</strong></td>
|
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<td>Manually redraws all zone boundaries (troubleshooting tool)</td>
|
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</tr>
|
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</table>
|
|
|
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<h3>Automatic Status Updates</h3>
|
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<p>The script provides automatic notifications:</p>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>Every 5 minutes:</strong> Zone control report broadcast to both coalitions</li>
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<li><strong>On zone capture:</strong> Both sides notified when a zone changes hands</li>
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<li><strong>On zone attack:</strong> Alerts when a zone comes under attack</li>
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<li><strong>At 80% victory:</strong> Warning that one side is close to winning</li>
|
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<li><strong>On victory:</strong> Dramatic announcement with 60-second countdown</li>
|
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</ul>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Victory Conditions</h3>
|
|
<div class="quick-ref">
|
|
<h3>🏆 How to Win</h3>
|
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<p>The first coalition to <strong>capture ALL zones</strong> wins the mission.</p>
|
|
<ul>
|
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<li>Total zones must be controlled by one coalition</li>
|
|
<li>Victory triggers a 60-second countdown</li>
|
|
<li>Celebratory effects: smoke, flares, messages</li>
|
|
<li>Mission ends automatically with appropriate user flag set</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
</div>
|
|
</section>
|
|
|
|
<!-- Troubleshooting -->
|
|
<section id="troubleshooting">
|
|
<h2>🔧 Troubleshooting</h2>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Script Won't Load</h3>
|
|
<div class="error-box">
|
|
<h4>❌ Problem: "attempt to index a nil value"</h4>
|
|
<p><strong>Cause:</strong> MOOSE framework not loaded before this script</p>
|
|
<p><strong>Solution:</strong> Ensure MOOSE is loaded FIRST in your MISSION START trigger</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="error-box">
|
|
<h4>❌ Problem: "GROUP:FindByName() returned nil"</h4>
|
|
<p><strong>Cause:</strong> BLUEHQ or REDHQ groups don't exist or are misnamed</p>
|
|
<p><strong>Solution:</strong> Verify you have groups (not units) named exactly <code>BLUEHQ</code> and <code>REDHQ</code></p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Zones Not Working</h3>
|
|
<div class="error-box">
|
|
<h4>❌ Problem: "Zone 'X' not found in mission editor!"</h4>
|
|
<p><strong>Cause:</strong> Zone name mismatch between Lua config and mission editor</p>
|
|
<p><strong>Solution:</strong>
|
|
<ol>
|
|
<li>Check DCS.log for the exact error message</li>
|
|
<li>Open mission editor and verify trigger zone names</li>
|
|
<li>Ensure names match EXACTLY (case-sensitive, spaces matter)</li>
|
|
<li>Update either the mission or Lua config to match</li>
|
|
</ol>
|
|
</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Zones Not Capturing</h3>
|
|
<div class="warning-box">
|
|
<h4>⚠️ Problem: Units in zone but ownership not changing</h4>
|
|
<p><strong>Possible Causes:</strong></p>
|
|
<ul>
|
|
<li><strong>Wrong unit types:</strong> Only ground units, planes, and helicopters are scanned</li>
|
|
<li><strong>Dead units:</strong> Script only counts alive units</li>
|
|
<li><strong>Scan timing:</strong> Wait 30 seconds for the next scan cycle</li>
|
|
<li><strong>Both coalitions present:</strong> Zone enters "Attacked" state, doesn't flip ownership</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
<p><strong>Solution:</strong> Eliminate all enemy forces to capture the zone</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Visual Issues</h3>
|
|
<div class="feature-box">
|
|
<h4>💡 Problem: Zone colors wrong or not showing</h4>
|
|
<p><strong>Solutions:</strong></p>
|
|
<ul>
|
|
<li>Use F10 → Zone Control → "Refresh Zone Colors"</li>
|
|
<li>Zone colors auto-refresh every 2 minutes</li>
|
|
<li>Check DCS graphics settings (markers must be enabled)</li>
|
|
<li>Restart mission if issue persists</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Checking Logs</h3>
|
|
<p>The script provides extensive logging. To view:</p>
|
|
<ol>
|
|
<li>Open <code>DCS.log</code> file in your Saved Games\DCS folder</li>
|
|
<li>Search for <code>[CAPTURE Module]</code> or <code>[INIT]</code></li>
|
|
<li>Look for initialization messages and error reports</li>
|
|
</ol>
|
|
|
|
<p><strong>Successful initialization looks like:</strong></p>
|
|
<pre><code>[CAPTURE Module] [INIT] Starting zone initialization...
|
|
[CAPTURE Module] [INIT] Creating zone: Capture Severomorsk-1 (Coalition: RED)
|
|
[CAPTURE Module] [INIT] ✓ Zone 'Capture Severomorsk-1' initialized successfully
|
|
[CAPTURE Module] [INIT] Zone initialization complete. Total zones created: 11</code></pre>
|
|
</section>
|
|
|
|
<!-- Advanced -->
|
|
<section id="advanced">
|
|
<h2>🔬 Advanced Customization</h2>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Adjusting Scan Performance</h3>
|
|
<p>If you experience performance issues with many units:</p>
|
|
<pre><code>local ZONE_SETTINGS = {
|
|
scanInterval = 60, -- Scan less frequently (every 60 seconds)
|
|
}</code></pre>
|
|
|
|
<p>For fast-paced action:</p>
|
|
<pre><code>local ZONE_SETTINGS = {
|
|
scanInterval = 15, -- Scan more frequently (every 15 seconds)
|
|
}</code></pre>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Disabling Logging</h3>
|
|
<p>To reduce log spam, add this BEFORE loading the script:</p>
|
|
<pre><code>CAPTURE_ZONE_LOGGING = { enabled = false }</code></pre>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Mission Integration</h3>
|
|
<p>The script sets user flags on victory:</p>
|
|
<ul>
|
|
<li><code>BLUE_VICTORY</code> = 1 when BLUE wins</li>
|
|
<li><code>RED_VICTORY</code> = 1 when RED wins</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
<p>You can use these flags in mission triggers to:</p>
|
|
<ul>
|
|
<li>End the mission</li>
|
|
<li>Trigger victory cutscenes</li>
|
|
<li>Award points or bonuses</li>
|
|
<li>Transition to next phase</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Modifying Messages</h3>
|
|
<p>All player messages are in the event handler functions. Search for:</p>
|
|
<ul>
|
|
<li><code>OnEnterGuarded</code> - Zone secured messages</li>
|
|
<li><code>OnEnterCaptured</code> - Zone captured messages</li>
|
|
<li><code>OnEnterAttacked</code> - Zone under attack messages</li>
|
|
<li><code>CheckVictoryCondition</code> - Victory messages</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Zone-Specific Behavior</h3>
|
|
<p>To create different behaviors for specific zones, modify the event handlers to check zone names:</p>
|
|
<pre><code>local function OnEnterCaptured(ZoneCapture)
|
|
local zoneName = ZoneCapture:GetZoneName()
|
|
|
|
if zoneName == "Capture MainBase" then
|
|
-- Special behavior for main base capture
|
|
US_CC:MessageTypeToCoalition("CRITICAL: Main base captured!", MESSAGE.Type.Information)
|
|
else
|
|
-- Standard behavior for other zones
|
|
end
|
|
end</code></pre>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Integration with Other Scripts</h3>
|
|
<p>Access zone data from other scripts:</p>
|
|
<pre><code>-- Get current ownership status
|
|
local status = GetZoneOwnershipStatus()
|
|
-- Returns: { blue = X, red = Y, neutral = Z, total = N, zones = {...} }
|
|
|
|
-- Broadcast status manually
|
|
BroadcastZoneStatus()
|
|
|
|
-- Refresh visuals manually
|
|
RefreshAllZoneColors()</code></pre>
|
|
</section>
|
|
|
|
<!-- Final Tips -->
|
|
<section id="tips">
|
|
<h2>💡 Best Practices & Tips</h2>
|
|
|
|
<div class="success-box">
|
|
<h4>✅ Mission Design Tips</h4>
|
|
<ul>
|
|
<li><strong>Zone Size:</strong> Make zones large enough to encompass tactical areas but not so large they overlap</li>
|
|
<li><strong>Zone Placement:</strong> Position over airbases, FOBs, or strategic terrain features</li>
|
|
<li><strong>Starting Balance:</strong> Consider giving RED more zones for defensive scenarios, or split evenly for balanced play</li>
|
|
<li><strong>Ground Units:</strong> Populate zones with defending forces appropriate to difficulty level</li>
|
|
<li><strong>Respawning:</strong> Consider using MOOSE's spawn system to continuously reinforce zones</li>
|
|
<li><strong>AI Behavior:</strong> Set AI ground units to "Ground Hold" or "Ground On Road" for best results</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="feature-box">
|
|
<h4>🎮 Player Experience</h4>
|
|
<ul>
|
|
<li>Brief players on F10 radio menu commands before mission start</li>
|
|
<li>Place zones at recognizable landmarks for easy navigation</li>
|
|
<li>Consider adding custom mission briefing with zone locations</li>
|
|
<li>Test zone sizes with different unit counts to ensure good balance</li>
|
|
<li>Use neutral zones as "no man's land" for dynamic front lines</li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<div class="quick-ref">
|
|
<h3>🚀 Quick Reference Card</h3>
|
|
<p><strong>Required Groups:</strong> BLUEHQ, REDHQ</p>
|
|
<p><strong>Zone Naming:</strong> Must match exactly between mission and Lua</p>
|
|
<p><strong>Load Order:</strong> MOOSE → This Script</p>
|
|
<p><strong>Victory Condition:</strong> Capture all zones</p>
|
|
<p><strong>F10 Menu:</strong> Zone Control → Status/Progress/Refresh</p>
|
|
<p><strong>Log Location:</strong> Saved Games\DCS\Logs\DCS.log</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
</section>
|
|
|
|
<!-- Support -->
|
|
<section id="support">
|
|
<h2>📞 Support & Resources</h2>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Script Author</h3>
|
|
<div class="feature-box">
|
|
<p><strong>Author:</strong> F99th-TracerFacer</p>
|
|
<p><strong>Discord Community:</strong> <a href="https://discord.gg/7wBVWKK3" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/7wBVWKK3</a></p>
|
|
<p>Join the Discord for support, updates, and discussion about this script and other DCS mission development topics.</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
|
|
<h3>Additional Resources</h3>
|
|
<ul>
|
|
<li><strong>MOOSE Documentation:</strong> <a href="https://flightcontrol-master.github.io/MOOSE_DOCS/" target="_blank">https://flightcontrol-master.github.io/MOOSE_DOCS/</a></li>
|
|
<li><strong>MOOSE Discord:</strong> <a href="https://discord.gg/gj68fm969S" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/gj68fm969S</a></li>
|
|
<li><strong>DCS Forums:</strong> <a href="https://forum.dcs.world" target="_blank">https://forum.dcs.world</a></li>
|
|
</ul>
|
|
|
|
<div class="success-box">
|
|
<h4>✨ Version Information</h4>
|
|
<p><strong>Script Version:</strong> 2.0 (Dual Coalition)</p>
|
|
<p><strong>Author:</strong> F99th-TracerFacer</p>
|
|
<p><strong>Last Updated:</strong> October 2025</p>
|
|
<p><strong>Compatibility:</strong> DCS World 2.9+, MOOSE Latest</p>
|
|
</div>
|
|
</section>
|
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</div>
|
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|
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<footer>
|
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<p><strong>MOOSE Dual Coalition Zone Capture System</strong></p>
|
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<p>Created by F99th-TracerFacer for the DCS World Community | Powered by MOOSE Framework</p>
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<p>Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/7wBVWKK3" style="color: #fff; text-decoration: underline;">https://discord.gg/7wBVWKK3</a></p>
|
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<p>© 2025 | This guide is provided as-is for educational purposes</p>
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