PWCG 17.1.1 Oh, your squadron needs a plane.

[Patricks]

Thank you Pat, and the link to the 3 .json files(zip) is here .

Edited May 18, 2023 by Patricks

[71st_AH_Mastiff]

Thank you

[tbauchot]

Hi Pat,

I would just like to report a small problem with the positioning of planes taking off
on the Normandy map at Saint Omer airfield.
These take off from the taxiway and not from the grass runway !
Attached are two images to illustrate the situation.
With the Bf 109 : Mission generated by PWCG.
With the Fw 190 : Mission generated by the stock game carrer mod.
however, please note that this does not prevent the mission from proceeding correctly,
and that the gameplay is very, very fun !
Please also note that I make this remark, only for the cosmetics of the game and the realism,
without calling into question the very high quality of your work which brings us so much happiness every day !
And for that, thank you very much !
Best regards, Thierry. ?

[Styx13]

Congrat again. Your work reqiured a huge amount of research, respect. I use PWCG to recall the Chanell Battles period of the European Air War. But let me some notes: 

 

1. Small issue: RAF Day Fighter Sceme was changed (from dark earth - green to dark grey - green) on the 15th of August 1941, so I rewrite the given .json file. // Although I cannot handle the missing skins for some Hurricane and Boston units. 

 

2. There were no ground combat till 6th June 1944, so for eg. "patrol-over-our-troops" missions are inaccurate. // I do not know who can eliminate them at all, it is quite hard to find the proper configuration for each campaign/period/unit. 

 

3. Is it possible to create (build-in) some predefined campaign-characteristics valid for the given squadron, theater and period? // I can help to define these main characteristics, but I'm not a programmer.   

 

Sorry for the long post, hope you will have time read it.   

[PatrickAWlson]

@Styx13 
1. The use of green/brown is intentional since I am doing BoB in 1941.  

2. Good point.  Those missions should ne be generated.  For now, scrub the mission and generate a new one.  I will look into why they are being generated.

3. I would need specifics.  There are already a number of built in characteristics that e3xist in PWCG like target preferences, iconic missions, and more.  Each characteristic is separate and would need to be defined and then coded.

[Styx13]

On 6/5/2023 at 4:07 PM, PatrickAWlson said:

@Styx13 
1. The use of green/brown is intentional since I am doing BoB in 1941.  

2. Good point.  Those missions should ne be generated.  For now, scrub the mission and generate a new one.  I will look into why they are being generated.

3. I would need specifics.  There are already a number of built in characteristics that e3xist in PWCG like target preferences, iconic missions, and more.  Each characteristic is separate and would need to be defined and then coded.

 

Thanks for your reply, much appreciated.

 

I can contribute with defining the charasteristics (if you tell me the requirements) and ready to support you in research issues (only WWII air combat, maybe ground, but I am not familiar in WWI). 

 

Ps.: Dieppe was an exception in CAS/CAP tasks, but as I read in this forum, and you also mentioned individual missions will be generated for such memorable events. 

 

 

[Styx13]

Dear Patrick, 

 

Before the arrival of the new patches I started to repair the Sqn. files related to 1942/43 period of the Channel front.

 

Will the Prokhorovka map will be available in PWCG? 

 

Thanks for the effort. 

 

Edited June 16, 2023 by Styx13

[PatrickAWlson]

3 hours ago, Styx13 said:

Dear Patrick, 

 

Before the arrival of the new patches I started to repair the Sqn. files related to 1942/43 period of the Channel front.

 

Will the Prokhorovka map will be available in PWCG? 

 

Thanks for the effort. 

 

 

Doubt it.  Not much bandwidth to do much of anything IL2 related these days.

[Styx13]

Thanks for your reply. 

 

Understood... Could you please give me an advice how can I convert some units plane. I get this message, when I try. 

PWCGErrorLog.zip

[Dioisgod420]

I am having some trouble 2 things, my missions for the planes dont show up in the folder in teh game but are there outside the game..... and the tank crew one  wont recognize my t34 i have all of the tanks ... 

[ACG_Red]

Hello! I am having an issue adding coop pilots to a campaign for PWCGFC 15.1.1 and Experimental version, I have added a zip file with both error files. The issue occurs after clicking "Create Pilot" in the campaign.

 

Thanks for your content and support!

 

 

15-1-1-PWCGErrorLog .zip

[Charon]

@RedGreen Do you have more than 1 page of pilots? Does this workaround resolve it?

[ACG_Red]

@Charon Thanks for your reply. This workaround does not work for me. After the error no new pilots are listed on the administer pilot page.

 

extra info:
I created a brand new campaign in both 15.1.1 and Experimental
Only one pilot is listed in administer pilots (the one created with the new campaign menu), I am unable to add a second pilot

I created the coop user from the main "administer coop" menu

This is FC version, I took all the same steps in BoS version and it worked fine

 

Thanks!

[FTC_Zero]

Iconic mission generation seems not to work for me what is wrong on my end?
 

PWCG Error
Thu Feb 01 23:29:30 CET 2024
java.lang.NullPointerException
	at pwcg.gui.rofmap.brief.BriefingDescriptionScreen.makePanels(BriefingDescriptionScreen.java:60)
	at pwcg.gui.iconicbattles.IconicBattlesGenerator.generateIconicMission(IconicBattlesGenerator.java:69)
	at pwcg.gui.maingui.config.PwcgIconicMissionGenerationScreen.actionPerformed(PwcgIconicMissionGenerationScreen.java:166)
	at javax.swing.AbstractButton.fireActionPerformed(Unknown Source)
	at javax.swing.AbstractButton$Handler.actionPerformed(Unknown Source)
	at javax.swing.DefaultButtonModel.fireActionPerformed(Unknown Source)
	at javax.swing.DefaultButtonModel.setPressed(Unknown Source)
	at javax.swing.plaf.basic.BasicButtonListener.mouseReleased(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.AWTEventMulticaster.mouseReleased(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.Component.processMouseEvent(Unknown Source)
	at javax.swing.JComponent.processMouseEvent(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.Component.processEvent(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.Container.processEvent(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.Component.dispatchEventImpl(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.Container.dispatchEventImpl(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.LightweightDispatcher.retargetMouseEvent(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.LightweightDispatcher.processMouseEvent(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.LightweightDispatcher.dispatchEvent(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.Container.dispatchEventImpl(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.Window.dispatchEventImpl(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventQueue.dispatchEventImpl(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventQueue.access$500(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventQueue$3.run(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventQueue$3.run(Unknown Source)
	at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
	at java.security.ProtectionDomain$JavaSecurityAccessImpl.doIntersectionPrivilege(Unknown Source)
	at java.security.ProtectionDomain$JavaSecurityAccessImpl.doIntersectionPrivilege(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventQueue$4.run(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventQueue$4.run(Unknown Source)
	at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method)
	at java.security.ProtectionDomain$JavaSecurityAccessImpl.doIntersectionPrivilege(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventQueue.dispatchEvent(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpOneEventForFilters(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEventsForFilter(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEventsForHierarchy(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.pumpEvents(Unknown Source)
	at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.run(Unknown Source)

 

[Nickkyboy99]

The download link doesn't work?

[ACG_Seb]

1 hour ago, Nickkyboy99 said:

The download link doesn't work?

just downloaded it, and its fine. It may be worth trying again?

 

Edit: FWI I downloaded from link to website on first page

 

Edited February 17, 2024 by Seb*

[PatrickAWlson]

16.0.0

FC:

Added western front map with seasons

Expanded FC squadrons available

Rearranged all FC squadron assignments to fit expanded map (and be more accurate)

Added RE8

- Strutter and Dorand AR are RE8s.

BoS:

- Added Li2

- Added La5 S.38

- Added Spitfire Mx.IXc

- Added IAR as a possible replacement plane

Bugs:

- Fixed autumn season for FC map

- Fixed cannot add a pilot to SP campaigns

- Fixed iconic missions from the main screen

- Fixed Squadron Logs

- Fixed static planes damage too high

 

For the past couple of years I have been asking that downloaders consider making a donation - link at upper right.  As always, there is no requirement to do this.  If you cannot or do not wish to, PWCG remains a free download.  Thanks

[TheSNAFU]

Thanks Pat. Been mostly looking forward

to the new Spit but that said appreciated all the new stuff in 16. Have a great weekend. 

[Iskander59]

Hi Pat, first I wanted to say thank you for all the hard work. I love PWCG and use it all the time.

 

For BoS 16.0.0, the app fails to launch and I get a Java exception. FC 16.0.0 works just fine. I updated Java 64 bit just in case but same error. No issues with previous version.

 

[PatrickAWlson]

I posted a new version of PWCG BoS with a (hopefully) corrected configuration for the bundled JRE.  No version upgrade, just a new download.  Let me know how it works out.

[Iskander59]

Its working!

[Vorus]

Quick question; Does version 16 include the new engine as default or a modification for the P-40?

[Vishnu]

THANK YOU PAT FOR THIS UPDATE!!!

 

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From that other inquiry regarding the HS 129 on the Stalingrad front...see below.. I would  very much love to have the HS 129 in PWCG over Stalingrad!  Thanks for all you hard work!

 

This is a good start.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlachtgeschwader_1

 

https://rclibrary.co.uk/files_titles/2059/Profile_069_Henschel_Hs129.pdf

 

As well, you are able to fly one in career mode, in the Stalingrad module.    There are 3 squadrons listed.

 

1) 4. Staffel of Schlachtgeschwader 1

2) 6, Staffel of Schlachtgeschwader 1

 

Both from Aug 23, 1942 to Dec 11,1942

 

3) Panzerjager Staffel of Schlachtgeschwader 1

 

From Dec 12,1942 to Jan 9,1943

 

Hope this helps a little.... 

[PatrickAWlson]

40 minutes ago, Vorus said:

Quick question; Does version 16 include the new engine as default or a modification for the P-40?

 

Didn't do anything with the P-40

[Stonehouse]

4 hours ago, Vishnu said:

THANK YOU PAT FOR THIS UPDATE!!!

 

------

 

From that other inquiry regarding the HS 129 on the Stalingrad front...see below.. I would  very much love to have the HS 129 in PWCG over Stalingrad!  Thanks for all you hard work!

 

This is a good start.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlachtgeschwader_1

 

https://rclibrary.co.uk/files_titles/2059/Profile_069_Henschel_Hs129.pdf

 

As well, you are able to fly one in career mode, in the Stalingrad module.    There are 3 squadrons listed.

 

1) 4. Staffel of Schlachtgeschwader 1

2) 6, Staffel of Schlachtgeschwader 1

 

Both from Aug 23, 1942 to Dec 11,1942

 

3) Panzerjager Staffel of Schlachtgeschwader 1

 

From Dec 12,1942 to Jan 9,1943

 

Hope this helps a little.... 

 

Might be of use. Lots of information about basing and time periods for Luftwaffe units

Schlachtgeschwader 1 (ww2.dk)

Edited March 11, 2024 by Stonehouse

[CobraPower]

Thanks, Pat and everyone who helped test, for this epic update!! I've been looking forward to the Li-2 for sooo long.

 

I've tested the Li-2 and everything seems to be working great so far! Also the squadron log is working great now. Nice to be back to air trucking in PWCG, with the addition of a big turret ?

[Spidey002]

Reinstalling this (after a hard drive crash). Do I need to install all the paint skins, or only the squadron and blank skins?

[Varibraun]

On 3/9/2024 at 9:02 PM, PatrickAWlson said:

16.0.0

FC:

Added western front map with seasons

Expanded FC squadrons available

Rearranged all FC squadron assignments to fit expanded map (and be more accurate)

Added RE8

- Strutter and Dorand AR are RE8s.

BoS:

- Added Li2

- Added La5 S.38

- Added Spitfire Mx.IXc

- Added IAR as a possible replacement plane

Bugs:

- Fixed autumn season for FC map

- Fixed cannot add a pilot to SP campaigns

- Fixed iconic missions from the main screen

- Fixed Squadron Logs

- Fixed static planes damage too high

 

For the past couple of years I have been asking that downloaders consider making a donation - link at upper right.  As always, there is no requirement to do this.  If you cannot or do not wish to, PWCG remains a free download.  Thanks

 

THANK YOU Pat!  I finally have had a little time to play and am so happy to have the Squadron Logs back as well as the other updates and fixes.  I am still on a campaign that I started in the "late" BoB you were kind enough to create.  My number of KIA iron man player pilots now fills 2 screens (say what you want about the AI, but it can be deadly).  It has been interesting to transfer some of my player pilots to the Eastern front for a change of pace - I really appreciate that feature.  D-Day is approaching and the Luftwaffe has taken a beating in the west (Which brings up another "unsupported feature" question I have that I will put in the separate thread).  I am looking forward to trying out the new PWCGFC and appreciate you giving us something more realistic (with a little imagination) to shoot at! 

 

One minor issue I noticed, with an easy work around:

When you change fronts, missions won't generate and you can't create that front's new pilots unless you exit and then restart the campaign from the main menu.  No problem, you just need to know to take that step.

 

P.S. - Donation made, thank you for that further selflessness  

[Vishnu]

Hello Pat, I was just wondering how you get the IAR 80 to have a bomb load.   It seems after you do the supply request, the only option given is "Standard Armament".   I've tried doing this with attack squadrons, and it still doesn't give the option for more choices.

 

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[PatrickAWlson]

5 hours ago, Vishnu said:

Hello Pat, I was just wondering how you get the IAR 80 to have a bomb load.   It seems after you do the supply request, the only option given is "Standard Armament".   I've tried doing this with attack squadrons, and it still doesn't give the option for more choices.

 

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

 

At the moment it is.  TBH I got confused as to what the modifications even meant.  It looked like the  bomb armed IARs were considered totally different types.

[TheSNAFU]

Cant see the new Spitfire C model. Flying an RAF campaign in Normandy, August 44 with 41 squadron. Requesting an equipment change does not show the C model. Tried an an existing Bodenplate campaign and its not there either. Is it not available in Normandy or Bodenplatte? 

[Artfactial]

I'm finally going to start my Ju 87 campaign this week, very excited!

[Herbsson]

I would like to download PWCG for FC, Pat, but my security program keeps flagging your website and downloads as containing dangerous URLs and privacy issues.

[PatrickAWlson]

16 hours ago, Herbsson said:

I would like to download PWCG for FC, Pat, but my security program keeps flagging your website and downloads as containing dangerous URLs and privacy issues.

 

I would have to know the details of why your security program is doing that.  It is not a general issue.  If you can provide some details then I might be able to act on them.

[radio]

I have the same probleme with Bitdefender

 

[Herbsson]

On 3/26/2024 at 12:55 PM, radio said:

I have the same probleme with Bitdefender

 

My security system is Bitdefender as well.

[FADEC127]

Hi,

 

I am new at IL2 and just found out about PWCG. I'm looking forward to playing a coop campaign with some friends, but I have some issues.

 

Initially I've got the same situation with Bitdefender, but I was able to just bypass the warning and go to the site anyways. The real problem for me is that I then got a "404" on the webpage. I also tried different browsers. Same for one of my friends who doesn't use Bitdefender.

 

Does anyone else have this issue at the moment?

[PatrickAWlson]

On 4/5/2024 at 5:27 PM, alexandrius12 said:

Hi,

 

I am new at IL2 and just found out about PWCG. I'm looking forward to playing a coop campaign with some friends, but I have some issues.

 

Initially I've got the same situation with Bitdefender, but I was able to just bypass the warning and go to the site anyways. The real problem for me is that I then got a "404" on the webpage. I also tried different browsers. Same for one of my friends who doesn't use Bitdefender.

 

Does anyone else have this issue at the moment?

http://www.pwcampaignmanager.com/pwcg/pwcgbos/web/PWCGBoS.php

It's up

[FADEC127]

Hi Patrick,

 

thank's for the confirmation that it is up. Initially it still wasn't working but I found the issue. My browser is normally hiding the protocol part of the URL and so I did notice that he was trying to call the page via https. I changed it to http and now it is working.

[PatrickAWlson]

16.0.1

Small ujpdate

Bugs:

- Added missing profiles and pictures for Li2 and La 5 S38

- Fixed issue with FC new pilot creation for coop campaigns