Desastersoft campaignes in Blitz 4.5

[YoYo]

Did You try it in 4.5? Any suggestion for installation?

Is it work here again?

[Sokol1]

I don't know how is the install Desastersoft campaign - I don't own any, but know that they use custom DLL placed outside the usual folders for other campaigns, example for "Dynamo" of Piper Kiev - that don't use custom DLL, is used this folder (that campaign work OK in 4.50):

 

...\steamapps\common\IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover Blitz\parts\bob\mission\campaign  <<<< Campaing files

 

And

 

Documents\1C SoftClub\il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover\mission\campaign <<< "State.ini" - campaign progress

 

If campaign use custom skin place in

 

Documents\1C SoftClub\il-2 sturmovik cliffs of dover\PaintSchemes\Skins

 

Look in you 4.312 install where Desastersoft placed their DLL in the folder ...\steamapps\common\IL-2 Sturmovik Cliffs of Dover\  and try copy this for Blitz install.

 

But if Desastersoft use keys on Windows register no way, and seems that Desastersoft new owners don't support more that old campaigns.

Edited December 16, 2017 by Sokol1

[Laserclip]

Write the same as on other forums - maybe someone will come up with something

 

In log file a i have
a piece of code

 

 

Dispatcher_UnhandledException:
[16:59:25] System.BadImageFormatException: The file or set can not be loaded 'System.Data.SQLite, Version=1.0.66.1, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=db937bc2d44ff139' or one of its dependencies. An attempt was made to load the program in an incorrect format.
[16:59:25] File name 'System.Data.SQLite, Version=1.0.66.1, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=db937bc2d44ff139'
[16:59:25] in PSCoD.SQLite..ctor(String dataSource)
[16:59:25] in ps.campaign.PGSelectCampaign._enter(IGame play, Object arg)

 

The file "System.Data.SQLite.dll" is a file Desastersoft that is in the directory with the game / parts / Deasersoft /

so how the system screams that the incorrect format of this important file of desastersoft is probably the new patch 4.5 has more changes and new code than I thought - in the end with dx10 on dx11 so maybe some bases are in a newer version than those written from Desastersoft.

 

 

Dispatcher_UnhandledException:
[16:59:44] System.NullReferenceException:The object reference has not been set to the instance of the object.
[16:59:44] in ps.campaign.PGSelectCampaign._leave(IGame play, Object arg)
[16:59:44] in qQJeD9kfOyqlhbMQQaXmQ1QSgCr.KMZQoEnuaKZ2TLuTMTl3Ej 73OQD(Object )

the "ps.campaign" file appearing in this log is also from the desastersoft

 

 

About System.Data.SQLite

System.Data.SQLite is an ADO.NET provider for SQLite.

 

I think that  the problem is not a compatible version System.Data.SQLite 32.dll bits instaled on desastersoft  vs now 64 bit ił 2 clifs of dover 

 

 

I think we need a 64 bit version System.Data.SQLite.dll from deastersoft

Edited December 17, 2017 by Laserclip

[Sokol1]

I think that  the problem is not a compatible version System.Data.SQLite 32 bits instaled on desastersoft  vs now 64 bit ił 2 clifs of dover -

 

Seems that is better you guys that own Desastersoft campaigns keep a separated install of 4.312 to be able to play this campaigns.

[YoYo]

I think we need a 64 bit version System.Data.SQLite

So... it dosen't look promising   .

Today's Desastersoft owner knows nothing about his products and can't do nothing, so no any kind of serious support from more than 3 years, just "the store" so I'm pretty sure about lack of any update for Desastersoft campaignes especially new 64 bits dll.

 

It looks like when LM moved from Prepar3Dv3 (32bits) to v4 (64bits). Some of addons (if they used dlls) stopped work and need a new dll.

 

The only hope is in users/modding I think    .

[Laserclip]

YOYO as I read on your website  you worked on creating the campaign "Fighter Aces! Adolf Galland - The Expert" from desastersoft  so maybe you could write to them and describe the problem that we need 64 dll for the new patch 4.5.  Maybe  do not need to do a lot of work to fix it. 

Edited December 17, 2017 by Laserclip

[YoYo]

You have right, but the problem is that now owner of this company is different person, who hasnt any knowledge about what he sells ;>.

[Buzzsaw]

Desastersoft would need to update its missions, which would require changes to the aircraft listings, since there are different types in 4.5 than 4.312.

 

TF may look at contacting DS and seeing if something can be arranged.

[BM357_TinMan]

Desastersoft would need to update its missions, which would require changes to the aircraft listings, since there are different types in 4.5 than 4.312.

 

TF may look at contacting DS and seeing if something can be arranged.

 

This would be awesome because whoever is in charge over there doesn't seem to care much about what is being sold.

 

Would be great if TF could somehow get some kind of control so that they could update them to make them work and offer some degree of customer support.

[YoYo]

Desastersoft would need to update its missions, which would require changes to the aircraft listings, since there are different types in 4.5 than 4.312.

 

TF may look at contacting DS and seeing if something can be arranged.

It will be nice and Thank You but I have bad experience with new owner of Desastersoft (and not only me). Desastersoft stopped any kind of support near 4 years ago, and new owner wants only sells, thats all. He dosent know how to update his website too LOL. Very pitty.

 

The best option will be if TF/1CGS will buy all licence of Desastersoft campaignes and do PAYWARE update for 64 bits. I can pay again few EU for update only (as many from Us I think).

Just idea but why not !!! :D.

[birddogict]

I contacted Desastersoft, and asked if they would provide support for 4.5. Their response:

 

Pls ask TF for this matter! We do not know, what they have changed.

 

 

 

[birddogict]

YoYo,  

 

I'd be willing to pay for a Desastersoft patch for 4.5, considering that I have Channel Battles, Fighter Aces, & Wick Vs. Dundas.  It looks like any patch would be up to TF...I wrote Desastersoft for support and received the following reply:  Pls ask TF for this matter! We do not know, what they have changed.

 

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[Laserclip]

It would be a good idea to buy back the rights - I will gladly pay again - and I think that it would sell better under the TF label.

 

And you have to tell the new owners that if they do not cooperate, they will not earn a cent for their campaigns because they are no longer compatible. So they can close their business.

[Buzzsaw]

The rights were sold by 1C to Desastersoft... TF did not have any control of the situation at that point.

 

We will try to contact DS.

 

We will also be encouraging others to create mission packs, and will offer revenue share on the sale of those packs to those who do so.

[BM357_TinMan]

Agreed.  If TF could somehow get a hold of these, I would gladly buy them again from them.

[69thSpiritus]

From our coder here: https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27300&p=295341&viewfull=1#post295341

 

Ok. Took me 10 minutes to get it working.

Here's the fix:
ds_fix.zip

Hopefully it works for everyone as it seems that lately what works on one machine doesn't work on another.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A TFS SUPPORTED PRODUCT SO DON'T EXPECT ANY SUPPORT ON THIS INCLUDING ANSWERING ANY QUESTION.

[YoYo]

From our coder here: [/size]https://theairtacticalassaultgroup.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27300&p=295341&viewfull=1#post295341

 

Ok. Took me 10 minutes to get it working.[/size]

 

Here's the fix:[/size]

ds_fix.zip

 

Hopefully it works for everyone as it seems that lately what works on one machine doesn't work on another.[/size]

 

NOTE: THIS IS [/size]NOT A TFS SUPPORTED PRODUCT SO DON'T EXPECT ANY SUPPORT ON THIS INCLUDING ANSWERING ANY QUESTION.[/size]

Great! It needs to be tested :D.

[Laserclip]

It works ! thank you!

[birddogict]

It worked for me.  Thanks!