PWCG 7.1.0 Released - Fixes and Improvements - lots of them

[DickDong]

Pat, my squad is having a blast, thanks for the hard work.  Only issue we're having is pilot death in a coop campain, we have max injury set to 4, why aernt pilots dying when they auger in with a huge explosion?

[PatrickAWlson]

That setting applies only to the player.

 

Because the AI is notably not interested in continued existence, PWCG makes lots of allowances for the AI.  Specifically, unless the logs clearly show the AI being killed by somebody else, and the logs often do not do this, PWCG assumes that the AI died due to AI stupidity and lets it live.

 

Now let's take the coop use case.  PWCG only knows about one player.  It thinks everybody else is AI.  It is probably applying AI rules to everybody except the primary (the guy the campaign is named for).

[Azdack]

Any help please?

In this post on March 25-27 I spoke about a problem I have with PWCG 3.3.3. I thought it was fixed but unfortunately not. Yesterday I wanted to play with PWCG but this damned window poped again by clicking on the PWCG .exe :" windows can't get the access to the device or specified file. Maybe youn don't have the appropriated authorizations to have access to the element. "

I'm a PWcG user since a long time and I never had a problem with PWCG which is installed in C/Program Files/1C Game Studios/IL-2. I have the last game version with BOS/BOM/BOK included. I spent hours to fix my problem trying to

-uninstall PWcG-download a new version-reinstall it

-to open PWCG by executing as administrator

-to check in PWCG/prorperties if I had all authorizations checked

-to check in Kasperesky security if PWCG was an authorized application.

No way. I can't play with PWCG anymore..All the previous versions were OK: Never had any problem.

This is the PWCGErrorLog.txt I have

Thanks in advance for any help

PWCGErrorLog.txt

[PatrickAWlson]

There is nothing in the error log from PWCG because the OS is not allowing PWCG to execute.  Can you try running PWCG as admin?

[Azdack]

Yes I can Pat but the little blue circle keeps on flashing and PWCG doesn't open.

[PatrickAWlson]

In truth I really don't know what's happening, but here's what googling turns up.  In the end PWCG is just a Java executable.  Something on your system views it as potentially malicious and is preventing it from running.  One of the below turned out to be anti virus blocking the run, which makes some sense.

 

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/fb3bad72-82fb-4d74-9777-ddff71692707/domain-administrator-no-permissions-local-admin-has-permissions?forum=win10itprogeneral

 

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/84a5b520-0572-4ed4-bc97-0053ed89eb39/windows-cannot-access-the-specified-device-path-or-file-you-may-not-have-the-appropriate?forum=w7itpromedia

 

https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/7ebe8f8a-0270-436f-85b5-e0122bbcf7a3/windows-cannot-access-the-specified-file-permissions-issue-on-an-item-i-have-permissions-for?forum=win10itprosecurity

 

[Azdack]

Hello Pat,

Thanks very much for the links. I visited them and tried.

-the first one : unfortunately I have a widows home premium version and it doesn't allow to access to gpedit.msc.

-the second one : I tried to follow what they say about properties in a .exe (PWCG in that case) checking that I have full controll, that the path is correct (it is) but strange I haven't the possibility to unblock in my PWCGBos.exe/properties...?

-the third link is similar to the second one, explaining how to get to properties of an .exe and to modify general, security and so on...

So still no PWCG yet... Maybe the problem will be fixed with the coming PWCG 3.4 you are working on

I'm going to try to make a reboot in safe mode and to disable my antivirus.

keep you informed.

Thanks for your work.

[Azdack]

Feeling like a child deprived of his favorite toy! It's coming from my PC and not PWCG but no way. I can't fix that problem. Just like you I really don't know what's happening. This morning again I spent a couple of hours trying to find a solution out but I've reached the end of my skills regarding computing. Mostly frustrating is the fact that I have never had any  problem with PWCG with all updates. Your marvellous soft has alway worked perfectly on my computer which - besides - works fine with all other applications.  My last hope is the future PWCG 3.4 or to find a link for a previous PWCg's version (for instance 3.3.2 that worked fine in my PC) to check if it still works. I asked on some other forums to have a link but no answer up yet. Why  I didn't keep the downloaded 3.3.2zip ??? Beating my head against the wall.

Well anyway, thanks for all those nice hours spent enyoying your PWCG.

[PatrickAWlson]

I'm not saying this to be defensive, but I don't think that PWCG specifically is the problem.  It's just a Java exe.  What your system is telling you is that you are not allowed to run the program.  According to the logs PWCG is never even being executed.  Your system is blocking it.

 

I want to push PWCG 3.4 tomorrow, so you can try that.

Have you tried shutting down your ant virus software and then running?  Not a long term solution but it would determine whether the anti virus is blocking PWCG.

Can you try posting on the Microsoft help board?

Can you install PWCG in a completely different directory?  It will not create mission files but it should run.  That would help in determining whether the install directory is part of the problem.

 

[SCG_Space_Ghost]

Try reinstalling Java.

[dburne]

Sounds like 3.3.4 is just around the corner, really looking forward to it.

 

Thanks again for all you do!

[PatrickAWlson]

1 hour ago, Space_Ghost said:

Try reinstalling Java.

That's a good idea too.  Thanks for helping out.

[Azdack]

Thanks for your answers. As I wrote in the above post this is my computer's problem not PWCG.

Yes I tried to shut down my antivirus and then to run PWCB but the  problem was the same.

Yes I tried to install PWCG in another directory and I have the problem of authorization even if I open PWCG as administrator.

When I open Java and ask for updating, Java says that my version is the most recent.

I'm going to contact microsoft help board.

Looking forward for 3.4

Thanks for help to everybody

 

[SCG_Space_Ghost]

1 hour ago, Azdack said:

Thanks for your answers. As I wrote in the above post this is my computer's problem not PWCG.

Yes I tried to shut down my antivirus and then to run PWCB but the  problem was the same.

Yes I tried to install PWCG in another directory and I have the problem of authorization even if I open PWCG as administrator.

When I open Java and ask for updating, Java says that my version is the most recent.

I'm going to contact microsoft help board.

Looking forward for 3.4

Thanks for help to everybody

 

 

The version of Java is less relevant than trying to reinstall it.

 

Uninstall Java, download it from Oracle and reinstall Java. This has solved similar issues in the past on my system.

 

Microsoft's forums/tech support suck.

Edited April 13, 2018 by Space_Ghost

[Azdack]

Space_Ghost you're a LOOOOOOOORRRRRD deserving all medals one can find into the game. Your proposal works! Thanks so much

 

[SCG_Space_Ghost]

24 minutes ago, Azdack said:

Space_Ghost you're a LOOOOOOOORRRRRD deserving all medals one can find into the game. Your proposal works! Thanks so much

 

 

Really glad it worked out for you! Have fun.

[PatrickAWlson]

PWCG 3.4.0

Altered squadrons for smoother transition in "Battles" format.

- Squadron transition within a single squadron file.  Causes natural movement through battles without actively transferring.

- Movement through battles from 1 Oct 1941 to 1 Dec 1943

- Includes early German advance through Kuban to Stalingrad and Russian advance after Stalingrad.

- Fewer squadrons for less density.  Still pretty dense, especially Kuban. 

New planes:

- A20

- P39

- La5N

- Me109G6

 

3.4.0 will probably break existing campaigns.  Sorry about that but the squadron reformation breaks backwards compatibility.

 

Coming soon (hopefully very soon):

Add Yak 7B (missed that one in 3.4.0)

Low altitude bombing missions where appropriate (1-2K meters).

Low altitude fighter missions mixed in with high alt (2K meters).

Low altitude CAP over a battle (1.5-2K meters)

 

Edited April 14, 2018 by PatrickAWlson

[Taxman]

Thank you Pat.  Even breaking existing campaigns, of which I have 5, is fine.  Looking forward to a P-39 and an A-20 campaign, and maybe hum!!! so many choices

[dburne]

Great, thanks so much Pat!

[1./JG42Nephris]

Just a basically question, is PWCG dynamically creating missions (similar to DCG for Il2 1946) or are the missions created and asigned by chance?

 

Great effort in that tool as already for RoF!

[Bando]

Thank you Patrick.

[Trooper117]

[sevenless]

This is really an incredible tool. Many thanks for producing it!

[PatrickAWlson]

5 hours ago, 1./JG42Nephris said:

Just a basically question, is PWCG dynamically creating missions (similar to DCG for Il2 1946) or are the missions created and asigned by chance?

 

Great effort in that tool as already for RoF!

 

Always dynamic.  Each mission is made with upwards of 1M randomizations per mission.  Missions will seem familiar yet no two will be exactly the same.  Also, each AI flight flies its mission virtually.  PWCG does not use fixed spawn points - the spawn points move along the flight path.  What this means is that if you fly the same mission but take a different route, different things will happen.

[SCG_Space_Ghost]

Any plans to start tracking ground objects that are destroyed similar to the official career system?

[LuftManu]

Thanks! This is great!

[Ptk]

Total noob at this, may be user error, but I'm not able to select the new planes, which I do have. There is no icon for them on the plane select screen, there is text though.

[Adger]

37 minutes ago, Ptk said:

Total noob at this, may be user error, but I'm not able to select the new planes, which I do have. There is no icon for them on the plane select screen, there is text though.

Yep i think i know what you mean Ptk.

 

Ive taken a screenshot if it helps you Pat..there,s no image for the 4 planes incorporated into 3.4.0.(Or the Yak 7b) Thanks for your great work

 

 

Edited April 14, 2018 by Adger

[Ptk]

Just found that they do end up in the planesowned.cfg if you select all. Not sure how to use them though.

[Taxman]

Last night I just started a P-39 campaign and was able to fly it, even though as Adger posted new planes do not show up in the planes owned list.

[Adger]

4 minutes ago, Taxman said:

Last night I just started a P-39 campaign and was able to fly it, even though as Adger posted new planes do not show up in the planes owned list.

 

Nice one Taxman,wasn,t sure at 1st if it was just my install but a reinstall showed the same screen.

I didn,t know about the new planes (working or not in PWCG) has i dont own them all yet (Just the 10 from BOS,and 8 from BOM)..im working on owning them all. Might have to sell the daughters horse 1st though

[PatrickAWlson]

The graphic is missing.  Noted, fixed, and will be out in a couple of days.  In the meantime you can still select them, there just isn't a picture.

 

Also coming:

Another significant issue is that I flat out forgot to restore units for the Me110, Me109 E7, and HS129.   

More overlap between variants in squadrons (already done).

Enabled mixed flights (already done).

Add Yak7B and LA5N (already done).

 

I will release these changes as 3.4.1.  Then I will continue adding some more flight variants.

[Adger]

20 minutes ago, PatrickAWlson said:

The graphic is missing.  Noted, fixed, and will be out in a couple of days.  In the meantime you can still select them, there just isn't a picture.

 

Also coming:

Another significant issue is that I flat out forgot to restore units for the Me110, Me109 E7, and HS129.   

More overlap between variants in squadrons (already done).

Enabled mixed flights (already done).

Add Yak7B and LA5N (already done).

 

I will release these changes as 3.4.1.  Then I will continue adding some more flight variants.

Thank you Pat,your campaign gen gets better and better 

[335th_GRMultiDoc]

Excuse my noob questions, but I'd appreciate if anyone could answer a few i have:

 

What's the correct directory for the installation ?

Where should I unzip/install the PCWG Music to ?

Any advice on what specific steps and in what order one should do to get started ?

Please forgive me if there is a tutorial as such somewhere and I missed it.

Thanks in advance.

 

Doc

Edited April 14, 2018 by MultiDoc

[No105_Swoose]

S! MultiDoc:  Watch this excellent tutorial by Requiem.  It should answer many of your questions.  

 

 

[Semor76]

On 19.3.2018 at 1:13 PM, SCG_Riksen said:

 

How is the progress,are you finish?

[FTC_Riksen]

@Semor76 Almost. I had to stop for a bit because I was on vacation but it shouldnt be long now.

[Semor76]

7 hours ago, SCG_Riksen said:

@Semor76 Almost. I had to stop for a bit because I was on vacation but it shouldnt be long now.

Thumbs up! Sounds good

[PatrickAWlson]

3.4.1 is still in the works.  Finishing testing.  Will be out by Wednesday.  I will be unavailable next week so apologies in advance if I am unresponsive during that time.

[Redglyph]

23 hours ago, busdriver said:

 

Ummm...did you see Pat's answer four posts above yours? No snark or sarcasm on my part.

 

Damn, no... I looked quite a few from the start of the thread, but it's just too long. Sorry, I'll just delete it as it's obviously reported already

 

OK, apparently the forums are acting up again, don't worry if this post appears more than once.

Edited April 16, 2018 by Redglyph