From e606b12d127fc986af9eec9d0a7df36c6cc15f26 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "C. Perreau" Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 22:13:24 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Mission Data Files (markdown) --- Mission-Data-Files.md | 55 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 52 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/Mission-Data-Files.md b/Mission-Data-Files.md index 8e61846..1267d98 100644 --- a/Mission-Data-Files.md +++ b/Mission-Data-Files.md @@ -4,19 +4,25 @@ These are DCS Mission Editor files in which a set of preset location have been d A mizdata file is associated to a DCS Liberation control point, which is usually an airbase. -Mizdata files are located in directory ./resources/mizdata//.miz - +Mizdata files are located in directory ./resources/mizdata/[map name]/[control_point_name].miz These files contains : - Preset location for SAMs/strike targets +- Preset offshore locations - Preset location for coastal/defense (Silkworm missiles sites for modern scenario, or Artilery Bunker for WW2) - Preset location for Factory/Power Plant (for future use) - Maybe more stuff later +**Example file for Manston (The Channel map) :** + +![](https://imgur.com/rKGOqG0.png) + # About locations to pick : Try to spread them out around the control point area, but do not put them too close together. Otherwise we might end up with overlapping icons in the DCS Liberation software if two locations are too close from each other have been picked. +Also make sure the picked locations do not overlap with locations from another Control Point ! + Here is an example for Mozdok : ![](https://imgur.com/FhaRIEg.png) @@ -39,6 +45,9 @@ When possible, or a strategic location that will cover either a frontline to ano **Good example of location :** +![](https://imgur.com/S200ycG.png) + +**Good !** There is plenty of free space around ! **Bad example :** @@ -50,6 +59,46 @@ When possible, or a strategic location that will cover either a frontline to ano **BAD !** This is not flat and, there are trees around, literally one of the worst possible location ! +# Offshore locations +These are represented by Oliver Hazard Perry class ships, USA country. -Maybe more things in the future. \ No newline at end of file +These are used to generate starting locations for ship group or oil platform sites. + +Spread them in the sea, near the control point (if the control point is a coastal one) : + +![](https://imgur.com/MOvZtgb.png) + +# Coastal defenses site + +These are represented by Iranian Silkworm Missiles launcher, on the coast, with their heading in the direction of the sea (this is important, so we'd be able get the generation of these site right). You don't need them on non-coastal control points. + +![](https://imgur.com/P0mEHJF.png) + +**Good example :** + +![](https://imgur.com/retUc2l.png) + +**Good !** There is plenty of free space around, and the site is on the coast ! + +# Factory / Power Plant Location + +These are represented by a single "Workshop A" static structure, country USA in the mission editor. + +![](https://imgur.com/Dx7jzgS.png) + +Please try to give them a name if you can, we might use these later as well to name objective realistically : + +![](https://imgur.com/d1MEWDM.png) + +**Good location example:** + +![](https://imgur.com/DovvvJj.png) + +**Good !** This doesn't look out of place, and is located in an industrial area. + +**Bad location example:** + +![](https://imgur.com/bsVgNwF.png) + +**Bad!** This is in the middle of nowhere, this doesn't make sense !