PANZERKNACKER - Scripted campaign Ver. 5.003

[BladeMeister]

On 6/17/2021 at 7:37 PM, Mike2945 said:

Whilst flying the 'Panzerknacker' campaign with the Hs129 I have hit a problem - 5 minutes into mission 8 I get a CTD with the message:

'Object undefined

Luascripts\worlsobjects\explosions\shells\he_085mm_10kg_660g_air.txt'

I have also had the same problem with some single missions flying the Hs129.

So far I have uninstalled all Mods, and checked the integrity of my game files (twice) with Steam, but I still have the problem.  I have looked in 'Luascripts' in my game folder but cannot find any reference to 'shells' - there are entries for 'explosions' etc but no 'shells'.   I've now run out of ideas - can anyone help with suggestions please?

Mike

Try re-saving the Panzernacker Campaign folder with the Mission Editor / Tools/ Resave All Missions In A Folder.

 

S!Blade><>

[Mike2945]

Hi BM,

 

Thanks for the tip, but I have in fact already resaved all the missions (twice) but this hasn't solved the problem.  just re-flown Mission 1 with on problem so still scratching my head as to the source of the problem  - i can't see a file labelled 'Luascripts\worlsobjects\explosions\shells\he_085mm_10kg_660g_air.txt' anywhere in my game folders or in the campaign folders!

 

Mike

[PivoYvo]

On 6/21/2021 at 10:39 PM, Mike2945 said:

Hi BM,

 

Thanks for the tip, but I have in fact already resaved all the missions (twice) but this hasn't solved the problem.  just re-flown Mission 1 with on problem so still scratching my head as to the source of the problem  - i can't see a file labelled 'Luascripts\worlsobjects\explosions\shells\he_085mm_10kg_660g_air.txt' anywhere in my game folders or in the campaign folders!

 

Mike

Hello Mike

I had a similar issue, but not in this Campaign. I had to Delete or Deactivate the Weapon mods for example the Mk109 mod then this problem disappeared.

[IL2Battle]

Thank you GOA_Walter_Nowotny, this was a great campaign (great, great, great...). I did fly Hs129 in career mode couple of times, but as you constantly have to worry about enemy fighters and most of times ain't have escort, it were not so fun. In this campaign, you do have cover or if/when enemy came, you get to know about it soon enough to escape, nice.

 

Anyway, I would recommend this campaign to everyone, this was a great campaign !!!

 

[[FF]Rockets]

Heya! Would very much love to play this campaign but it just says "Mission Description is Loading" and won't start. Is this an incompatibility with game version 4.603b?

 

[BladeMeister]

4 hours ago, [FF]Rockets said:

Heya! Would very much love to play this campaign but it just says "Mission Description is Loading" and won't start. Is this an incompatibility with game version 4.603b?

 

Open the ME. Up top, click the tools drop down. Click resave all missions in folder. Direct it to the campaign folder and start. When finished, close ME. Start IL2 GBS, start campaign and you should be good to go. You generally have to do this to any 3rd party mission/campaigns after an Update in IL2 GBS. Hope this helps.

 

S!Blade<><

[[FF]Rockets]

On 9/12/2021 at 5:22 PM, BladeMeister said:

Open the ME. Up top, click the tools drop down. Click resave all missions in folder. Direct it to the campaign folder and start. When finished, close ME. Start IL2 GBS, start campaign and you should be good to go. You generally have to do this to any 3rd party mission/campaigns after an Update in IL2 GBS. Hope this helps.

 

S!Blade<><

You're a champion, thank you! That worked perfectly. Great fun so far. Tough early missions escaping before fighters arrive in force.

[KodiakJac]

On 1/20/2020 at 5:37 PM, Blitzen said:

Still ground looping on nearly every take off...ok.... make that every takeoff. This is one of the toughest aircraft to get off the ground not just on the first mission but all of the missions... Are there Russian partisans hiding just off the runway shooting my tires off Oh how I wish for the cheat of auto pilot...sigh....?

 

But with autopilot novices could take off easily.  And with autopilot you could watch your 129 taxi and take off from the beautiful airfield designs in a cinematic exterior view.  And you could watch your aircraft attack it's target and see the explosions and destruction.  And novices could enjoy the campaign, too.

 

And there will be none of that!

 

I will never understand why campaign designers don't also add waypoints for autopilot to their campaigns, as those wanting to fly in expert mode can do so just by turning off their HUD and not using autopilot.  Why would a designer do that?  "Fly my way or take the highway!"  ?

 

This is a great campaign, but it would be much more fun with autopilot waypoints.  I spend about 50% of my time in autopilot (when I can), and the other 50% of the time in the cockpit.  Both are a blast! 

Edited October 19, 2021 by KodiakJac

[VA_Kamicosmos]

We have the wing leveler autopilot.  I just get on course (It's listed on the map) and then flip on the wing leveler, and then time accel if I want.  Sure it won't fly the whole thing and/or take off and land...but...isn't that the point of a sim, to...fly?  I do appreciate being able to fly the in and outbound legs of the flight in auto, with some time accel, cause yes, I do like to look around at the scenery, see what's going on with ground forces, keep my eyes open for that flight of MiG3s about to bounce me.  But...ya gotta do a little flying in a flight sim!

 

All the planes have their characteristics.  Took me quite a while to get the hang of landing a BF109, especially in a crosswind.  And yup, I spun the Hs129 many times on the tarmac my first few attempts.  And my FW190D-9.  And the HE111, etc etc.  Again, part of a flight sim is learning each aircrafts personalities and how to handle it in various situations.

 

 

Picked up the plane in the holiday sale, and downloaded this campaign for it.  Flew the first mission, and was so satisfying to blow up those bridges!  First time trying bombing, and was glad I did well!

 

Now, if I can actually survive the mission.  3 attempts so far: 1st one, a MiG3 collided with me short of my base runway!  Second time, I screwed up landing, got a bit sideways with the rudder (see above complaints about the ground handling of the 129).  3rd attempt, the MiGs caught me a bit earlier this time and while my escorts were fighting them, they managed to not only shoot me down, but I was foolish enough to open the bullet proof canopy and while 'enjoying the airshow' one of those ^$&*%^# friggin snipped me while I was sitting in the cockpit!  LoL

Edited December 25, 2021 by Kamicosmos

[KodiakJac]

Then why did the developers create autopilot and waypoints?

 

Whatever the answer to that question is, also applies to scripted campaigns.  Of course, a campaign author can do anything they want with their design.  But since you can turn autopilot and waypoints off, why would a designer force them off by eliminating them altogether?

 

The answer is "control."  "Fly my way or the highway."

 

If someone doesn't like waypoints and autopilot, just turn them off.  Oh, you want me to fly like you in a single player campaign.  Why?

 

 

Edited December 26, 2021 by KodiakJac

[LF_Mark_Krieger]

Is it me or a lot of the ground targets in this campaign have way too much hit points?

[GOA_Walter_Nowotny]

3 hours ago, LF_Mark_Krieger said:

Is it me or a lot of the ground targets in this campaign have way too much hit points?

Hi, when I created the campaign, I took care to correctly assign the resistance values of the mission objectives. But these have been changing in the updates and, therefore, at the beginning an x value gave a certain resistance, and now that X is stronger or weaker, I don't know Rick.
But, does this issue prevent you from completing a mission?
Which?

 

Salute!

[LF_Mark_Krieger]

On 5/4/2022 at 10:13 PM, GOA_Walter_Nowotny said:

Hi, when I created the campaign, I took care to correctly assign the resistance values of the mission objectives. But these have been changing in the updates and, therefore, at the beginning an x value gave a certain resistance, and now that X is stronger or weaker, I don't know Rick.
But, does this issue prevent you from completing a mission?
Which?

 

Salute!

That's what I supposed. Anyway, today I finished the campaign and it is fantastic. Thank you!

[jollyjack]

On 6/21/2021 at 10:39 PM, Mike2945 said:

Hi BM,

 

Thanks for the tip, but I have in fact already resaved all the missions (twice) but this hasn't solved the problem.  just re-flown Mission 1 with on problem so still scratching my head as to the source of the problem  - i can't see a file labelled 'Luascripts\worlsobjects\explosions\shells\he_085mm_10kg_660g_air.txt' anywhere in my game folders or in the campaign folders!

 

Mike

 

Hi Mike et al.

Found the file in an old scripts GTP.

Create the folder .... dataLuascripts\worldobjects\explosions\shells\ 

Then put this unzipped file into it:

he_085mm_10kg_660g_air.zip

Edited May 11, 2022 by jollyjack

[GOA_Walter_Nowotny]

On 5/11/2022 at 9:31 AM, jollyjack said:

 

Hi Mike et al.

Found the file in an old scripts GTP.

Create the folder .... dataLuascripts\worldobjects\explosions\shells\ 

Then put this unzipped file into it:

he_085mm_10kg_660g_air.zip 1.2 kB · 6 downloads

Thanks for your tips to the community.

I think that finally I will have to remake the campaign (and add more things) to make it more compatible without some sounds that are no longer included.

Only I need more time to make it.

Salute!

[jollyjack]

Just PMd you again with an update, do with it what you want, it's yours LoL.

[GOA_Walter_Nowotny]

4 hours ago, jollyjack said:

Just PMd you again with an update, do with it what you want, it's yours LoL.

Thank you. I am out of my house until wednesday. Will check it

Salute!

[Mallevolent]

Will this campaign be updated due to the latest IL-2 update?
Just bought the HS-129 and downloaded this campaign. Perhaps I've installed it incorrectly, can't start mission 1

 

[GOA_Walter_Nowotny]

16 minutes ago, Mallevolent said:

Will this campaign be updated due to the latest IL-2 update?
Just bought the HS-129 and downloaded this campaign. Perhaps I've installed it incorrectly, can't start mission 1

 

Hi, I will resave and upload again. This campaign needs to reach the last update because the last was in 2020.

Salute!

[GOA_Walter_Nowotny]

 

 

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RE-UPDATED:       PANZERNACKER V5.003

Date upload:         23 - November- 2022

 

IMPORTANT INFO:

- I only resave the campaign since last update with corrected bugs and re-up

 

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For new downloaders this is the last version of the campaign with the new version of game 5.003

 

You can download here:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/err5r7ufsbds5yn/Campaign Panzerknacker.rar?dl=0

 

 

Any question, issues and comments please post to help.

 

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Hello pilots, this is my new campaign for the Henschel 129 B2.

This campaign is based in some historical background to create it.

 

Info for Installation:
Extract 'Panzerknacker.rar' file. 

Find and copy the folder 'data' from the 'Campaign Panzerknacker.rar' file into the IL-2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad main directory. This will put all the missions into the 'IL-2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad\data\Campaigns\Panzerknacker' folder and the skins into the correct sub-folders in the 'IL-2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad\data\graphics\skins\' directory.

 

PANZERKNACKER:

 

You will be the pilot Walter who joins the Schlachtgeschwader 1 flying the Henschel Hs 129 B2 plane, training to be part of the group of pilots.
After some missions, you will be transferred to the Tatsinskaya air base where is the squad Schlachtgeschwader 1, Gruppe II, commanded by Hptm Paul-Friedrich Darjes.

During July 1942, in Operation Barbarossa, Gruppe II of the Schlachtgeschwader 1 moved to Tatsinskaya in July and Tusov in August to support the 6th Army during the advance to the Don, and later to Stalingrad, which started on June 25.

Also, added 2 more maps in winter located in November, 1942 (non-historical)

 

The campaign:

Created by: Walter_Nowotny

Period: 1 July 1942 to 31 July 1942
Map: Stalingrad
Bases: Morozovskiy and Tatsinskaya
Number of missions: 11 + 2 bonus missions (12 and 13)
Skins prepared for this mission: 4 from me (with and without haken) and 4 retextured in 4K (only with haken) made for this campaign by E69_julian57

Languaje: English ( spanish only the description). And lost the German language because new release.

The skins are the first I have learned to do and are not 100% historical.

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Play mission in expert mode: 
This campaign can be played in expert mode since it includes the PeilG6 in the plane and an NDB in aerodrome.
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Comments, suggestions and errors found are welcome and will help improve this campaign in future updates.
Thank you,

Edited January 25, 2023 by GOA_Walter_Nowotny
Changed link. Added skins

[Mallevolent]

2 hours ago, GOA_Walter_Nowotny said:

Hi, I will resave and upload again. This campaign needs to reach the last update because the last was in 2020.

Salute!

Thank you so much!

[FTC_Zero]

Thanks for updating your campaign. Where can i get the skins, they are not included in your current download.

[Motch]

Can't get it to load!
Says Mission Description Loading
and
01
But nothing is written in the 10 mission descriptions and wont let me move on..

Any suggestions?

Motch

[GOA_Walter_Nowotny]

15 hours ago, Motch said:

Can't get it to load!
Says Mission Description Loading
and
01
But nothing is written in the 10 mission descriptions and wont let me move on..

Any suggestions?

Motch

Can you read mission 01?

01. Destroy two bridges and description of this mission?

 

Also, you cannot read or fly the next missions without first successfully completing mission 01.
As progress is made, the following ones are unlocked.

[GOA_Walter_Nowotny]

I forgot to add the skins for this campaigns. For those who downloaded from the last update, please re-download because I forgot to add the skins. New link from today in the last update post (23 - November -  2022) and in the page 1, first post too.

Sorry, and thanks!

[FTC_Zero]

On 1/25/2023 at 6:21 PM, GOA_Walter_Nowotny said:

I forgot to add the skins for this campaigns. For those who downloaded from the last update, please re-download because I forgot to add the skins. New link from today in the last update post (23 - November -  2022) and in the page 1, first post too.

Sorry, and thanks!

Yay, thanks.

[Ulricus]

@GOA_Walter_Nowotny

After finishing my allied Mossie (twin-engine) campaigns, I wanted to get some experience with the twin-FM of the Hs 129, which becomes meanwhile a "Hangar Queen" in my inventory ;-).

Beautifully designed missions, both at the beginning (taxiing on busy airfields) and at the end (often quite busy on the ground and in the air) - immersive!!! Liked also the night missions including taxiing and landing. Your setting of mission objectives is very diverse (and these could change within one mission). My highlight was when I had to fight for my landing spot again - simply a brilliant idea!!!

I liked the navigation, especially follow lead and/or the changing target information during the flight. And the use of the AFN-2 direction finder was great for running home.

All-in-all, I learned to appreciate this slow "ugly dugling" Hs 129 as a reliable weapons platform. Thx for this fine campaign - playing it was pure fun!!!

Edited January 15 by Ulricus

[taffy2jeffmorgan]

What am I doing wrong ? I have downloaded the RAR files and converted them to ZIP  then installed data to the campaign file but nothing is showing  on my campaign screen

 

Cheers

[Ulricus]

2 hours ago, taffy2jeffmorgan said:

... downloaded the RAR files and converted them to ZIP ...

@taffy2jeffmorgan Hi Taffy,

Is there a special reason why you convert the RAR files to ZIP? I'm using 7-Zip File Manager which handles the RAR files directly, so that I can drag and drop them directly into the data folder of IL-2 Sturmovik Battle of Stalingrad.

 

Afterwards I recommend to run the campaign through this "refresh process":

This is how it worked for me to install and play this campaign.

Edited January 22 by Ulricus

[GOA_Walter_Nowotny]

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RE-UPDATED:       PANZERNACKER V5.505

Date upload:         22 - January- 2025

 

IMPORTANT INFO:

- I only resave the campaign since last update 5.505 and re-up

 

 

**************************************************************************************************************************************

 

For new downloaders this is the last version of the campaign with the new version of game 5.505. (You can go to page 1 and see the same modification and read the description of the campaign)

 

You can download here:

 

 

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d1qozy9h2tsdngnuxd92x/Campaign-Panzerknacker.rar?rlkey=i9pdzdwp9z2lhpn29ucwkp132&st=l681tmtg&dl=0

 

Edited January 22 by GOA_Walter_Nowotny
Add text

[KodiakJac]

Still no waypoints for "Normal" game play😟

[GOA_Walter_Nowotny]

On 2/1/2025 at 12:17 AM, KodiakJac said:

Still no waypoints for "Normal" game play😟

It was built that way on purpose. I learned to fly without WPs and I've carried that over into my campaigns. It helps a lot to have situational awareness of the environment you're flying in, and to understand your location when looking at the map. It makes you more careful in your decisions and not play hunt for points. I think that's how it must have been in WW2 with all pilots. Salute!

[KodiakJac]

On 2/10/2025 at 7:53 AM, GOA_Walter_Nowotny said:

It was built that way on purpose. I learned to fly without WPs and I've carried that over into my campaigns. It helps a lot to have situational awareness of the environment you're flying in, and to understand your location when looking at the map. It makes you more careful in your decisions and not play hunt for points. I think that's how it must have been in WW2 with all pilots. Salute!

 

You can do all that simply by turning waypoints off.

 

There is very little content for the Hs-129.  By making your campaign for expert level only, you have severely limited your audience of potential players who would otherwise enjoy your campaign.

 

[BladeMeister]

12 hours ago, KodiakJac said:

 

You can do all that simply by turning waypoints off.

 

There is very little content for the Hs-129.  By making your campaign for expert level only, you have severely limited your audience of potential players who would otherwise enjoy your campaign.

 

Or you could take the challenge, learn how to navigate by compass and learn your surroundings and major environmental location identifiers and enjoy this campaign on a deeper immersive level. Or not.

 

S!Blade<><

[KodiakJac]

22 hours ago, BladeMeister said:

Or you could take the challenge, learn how to navigate by compass and learn your surroundings and major environmental location identifiers and enjoy this campaign on a deeper immersive level. Or not.

 

S!Blade<><

 

I'm sure some folks might enjoy that.  But I have a pilot license IRL.  I learned to fly back in the days of analog instruments, NDB, etc. long before we had a Garmin in the cockpit.  I fly IL-2 Great Battles for the cinematic exterior views and aircraft models, the landscape, and the campaign experience, not navigation challenges.  I fly MSFS2020 for that, if I'm in the mood.

 

Not everyone's definition of fun is the same.  Different strokes for different folks.  There is very little content for the Hs-129, and it's too bad that this campaign is not more multidimensional.  Choices are good 

 

[BladeMeister]

Well there you go, "or not".

Your loss.

 

S!Blade<><