Advance And Secure (Planes And Tanks)

[GasTeddy]

3 hours ago, Leady_Brickov said:

 

Because I had no problems knocking out another player who was driving a T34.

 

I'll leave it there, and move on now. 

 

Similar experiences with same player. Like T34, which can take 4 direct hits of Tigers 88 APHE from distance about 200 meters. T34 which is able to knock Tiger out w/ 1 shot from much longer distance. SU shooting w/o visual over a hilltop and hitting every time. And so on. One reason I'm nowadays in Finnish server.

[Nblg_Magni]

 

19.10.2024 в 12:06, Leady_Brickov сказал:

Tonight I was playing on the server, 19/10/2024 ~10:30pm New Zealand time. After spotting an Su152 I fired on it while it was climbing a hill, I was opposite it on a higher hill and hit it's thin engine deck armour 5+ times.

19.10.2024 в 12:06, Leady_Brickov сказал:

they then fired one shell at me with a low velocity gun hitting me first time at +1000m.

3 часа назад, GasTeddy сказал:

Like T34, which can take 4 direct hits of Tigers 88 APHE from distance about 200 meters. T34 which is able to knock Tiger out w/ 1 shot from much longer distance.

It seems that the issue described is more related to network problems and an overloaded server, as indicated by some of the server messages in the chat.

I’ve faced similar accusations myself while playing on this server. For example, player hondawg33   accused me of having a "Super-Sherman" after failing to penetrate it several times. Later, he complained that the Sherman was dealing too much damage to Tigers and Elefants.

I believe that the reason the Sherman (other tank) could withstand the damage was due to network latency—judging by the nickname, hondawg33 is likely a player from China or Japan, while the server seems to be located in France. And when it comes to New Zealand (or Between Manala and Valhalla.  ), the lag would be even more significant  .

As for the fact that a Sherman/T34 can take down a Tiger with a single shot—it’s no secret and definitely not cheating. Here are a few videos demonstrating this in action:
 

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And when it comes to the SU-152, its power is well-known.

Many Tiger drivers tend to overestimate their tanks' capabilities, relying too much on their armor and feeling invincible. When they face a different reality, instead of adjusting their tactics, they start accusing others of cheating—this is what we call defamation.
 

If you genuinely believe that a player is cheating, the best approach is to record a track and send it to the developers. As far as I know, they thoroughly investigate such cases and ban accounts when cheating is confirmed.

Edited October 20, 2024 by Nblg_Magni

[Aapje]

It's a classic multiplayer issue that one person sees a hit, but the server and the other person does not actually register a hit. This is because the game anticipates server delay and makes a prediction of the location of other players, but if they don't move as expected, then what you see on the screen doesn't actually match what the server calculates based on the actual movement of each player.

 

If the lag is really bad, then you can even see players jump around, because there is long delay before the server gets the new location from the player's computer, and can send it to the computer of the other players, so the prediction algorithm is used for a very long time. Then when the actual location finally arrives at the other player's computer, there is a big difference between the prediction and the actual location, so the correction results in the player suddenly jumping to a different location on the screen.

 

If the server itself is slow, this makes it worse, because it then takes longer for the server to send updates to each player's computer. So there is a longer period before the predicted location if replaced with the actual location on screen. Although this kind of delay should impact all players equally.

 

This can look like a cheating, invulnerable player, because you see the hit, but the hit was only registered locally, because the round hit the predicted location of the enemy player. But the actual location of the enemy is different, so when the server calculates the shot, it registers a miss (or a hit in a different, less lethal spot).

 

I would argue that players with big lag should preferably stay away from those servers, and it is valid to kick them, because they ruin the fun of others, even when they don't cheat or grief.

 

Because it is hard for the player to see the difference, it is indeed best to contact the server admins or the developers and let them sort it out, rather than accuse someone publicly.

Edited October 21, 2024 by Aapje

[Aapje]

On 10/19/2024 at 9:44 PM, Navigator-IL62 said:

I often encounter various accusations and insults. [...] As for this game, why did you decide that the problems were with my client?

 

If you often get these accusations, then that is an indication that you may indeed be the problem. What is your ping to the server?

 

And you might also want to do a packet loss test, to see if you have that kind of network issue: https://packetlosstest.com/

[GasTeddy]

On 10/21/2024 at 12:01 PM, Aapje said:

 

If you often get these accusations, then that is an indication that you may indeed be the problem. What is your ping to the server?

 

And you might also want to do a packet loss test, to see if you have that kind of network issue: https://packetlosstest.com/

 

Well known cheat trick is to deliberately increase ping and lag to get these benefits, by using VPN or some other method to rotate signal around. Just to make ping and lag bigger, so one is not there where others see him on their screens.

 

I have several films from another flight sim, where fighter is shooting to plain air, as bomber is not where it seems to be. I sent those films to the owner of that sim and became very hated by other side, as all their super pilots either lost their invulnerability or got kicked out.

[GenMarkof007]

S! Hello IL-2 tankers,

Advance and Secure (AAS) is organizing Sunday, November 3, 2024, an IL-2 Great Battles PVP TC mission about the Isle of Wight fictional battles - 'Operation Niton - Summer '42'. Don't miss this Advance and Secure Tank Crew Event...!

We are looking for more tankers for this event - we are trying to get 40 or more tankers.
So please join us, it should be great fun and some prizes will be drawn between players that came to the event!

Date & Time: Sunday, November 3 at 7 pm UTC+2 (Paris Time).
Server Name:  Advance and Secure

To register, just click (Interested) on the AAS Discord Event (at the top)!
And then choose your tank by going to the Google Doc of the Event.

You can find more information about the event and register on the Advance and Secure Discord - Events channel!

https://discord.com/channels/792379444136116264/1026228454607294535

Cheers, GenMarkof007  +

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[Navigator-IL62]

21.10.2024 в 12:01, Aapje сказал:

If you often get these accusations, then that is an indication that you may indeed be the problem. What is your ping to the server?

I understand this at a very amateur level. Here is my pin to the server (88). As far as I understand, this is not the best option, but not bad either. True, the server often gives out the following information: "The server is overloaded: the apparent position of other aircraft may lag behind the real one. Contact the server administrator."

 

 

as far as I understand, the network test is also not bad.

 

[Navigator-IL62]

I have a friend, a cowboy, who, when riding his white horse, sees and hears nothing around him. Today I knocked him off his horse and received gratitude from him in return. We have such friendly relations that we do not even greet each other. But since there were other players on the server, I greeted everyone. I regret that I had to kill one opponent, but the cowboy on the white horse did not notice this either and continued to think that his white horse was not noticeable in the clear winter field. When I knocked him off his horse, I was finally noticed and I was immediately wished a good day. I did not have time to answer his wish, so I also wish him a good day, only here.

[super-truite]

sometimes the internet connection on the server  is not the best. But I get this kind of hit registration problem on other servers. 
Concerning Navigator, I played against him several time and I really doubt he needs to cheat ... he is the best red tank player out there I think  
Regarding the server performances, it is good or really good. It has performance  issues only if the script that removes the AI when enough players are connected fails  to trigger in theory. 

Edited November 15, 2024 by super-truite

[GasTeddy]

I'd recommend Navigator to try some other server. Finnish Virtualpilots server runs pretty well and missions change every 5 h, no day is the same. It also kicks every high ping (natural or manipulated) out and is full realism one. Even it has a tendency to favor Allied, what comes to locations of spawns, Control Points and other similar things.

 

 

Edited November 15, 2024 by GasTeddy
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[GenMarkof007]

--- IMPORTANT- New Event Date ---

Date & Time: Sunday, December 8 at 7 pm UTC+2 (Paris Time).

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S! Hello tankers,

Advance and Secure (AAS) is organizing Sunday, December 8, 2024, an IL-2 Great Battles PVP TC mission - 'Battle for Isigny Village - Normandy France - summer 1944'. Don't miss this last Advance and Secure Tank Crew 2024 Event!

Date & Time: Sunday, December 8 at 7 pm UTC+2 (Paris Time).
Server Name:  Advance and Secure

To register: just click (Interested) on the AAS Discord Event (at the top)!
And then choose your tank by going to the Google Doc of the Event.

You can find more information about the event and register on the Advance and Secure Discord - Events channel!

https://discord.com/channels/792379444136116264/1026228454607294535
 

Updated: For this mission, only one recon pilot per side: T34-43 (lease by Russia), M4A2 “Sherman”, Churchill V (limited=30), PzKpfw III, PzKpfw IV Ausf.G, Tiger 1 (limited=5), Sd.Kfz. 10 /5 vehicle (recon unit), GAZ-MM 72-K (25mm) (recon unit). The recon plane on the (2) two sides will be the UV2S biplane (no mods on, only wings gun).

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More details and information will follow soon.
This event is open to all IL-2 Great Battles & Tank Crew players (tankers, crews and pilots).
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Tank Skins: for this event, we suggest that you download (please download one or two days before) the following "Skins Pack":   Advance and Secure (AAS) and the SCG Tank Regiment on HSD (Haluter`s Skin Downloader). Since some of the Canadian and British Armour Division will have GAZ-MM 72-K (25mm) skins for this new battle!

 

Cheers,
GenMarkof007 
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Edited November 26, 2024 by GenMarkof007

[super-truite]

I have some issues with the last update so I probably have to setup the server from scratch ... I will have time later today or tomorrow 

Edited November 20, 2024 by super-truite

[GenMarkof007]

--- reminder ---
S! All IL-2 Tankers, the last 2024 AAS PvP TC Event will occur this Sunday, December 8 at 7 pm UTC+2 (Paris Time).

--- Here are 20 tips on how this AAS Event works ---

1- Try to join the event around 15-20 min before the start;
2- Join your team AAS Discord chat - for coms & info from your commander;
3- The password will be given when we have enough players to start;
4- When inside the Event server, choose your tank base and select your tank;
5- You can start your tank and move out of the spawn area, but stay in your base;
6- All players need to wait the 10 min delay before the start;
7- When the start signal (siren), you can start moving for the Village of Isigny - signs at each base will give you the direction to go;
8- The Allied need to defend the village of Isigny (find the flag and protect it);
9- Axis need to take the flag and wait for the confirmation message;
10- You can Re-Arm, Re-Fuel and Repair by going back to your tank base;
11- Find the blue smoke (for the Allied) and the red smoke (for the Axis);
12- Do not take the planes if you are not assigned to the pilot seat, the same for any tanks if you didn't choose one to start with;
13- The pilot can change to the tanks only when there are no more planes at the airfield;
14- We ask that all players have the grass on in the game settings; (edited)

15- When in-game, always verify that you are inside the RED CIRCLE - if not sure, open the map and zoom that area (black icon is you);
16- For a more enjoyable time, you are invited to download the skins pack from the Haluter Skin Downloader (HSD);
17- Please try to stay until the end of the mission, so that you can help your team - remember, it's a team coop mission;
18- For more info about the skins suggestion for each tank - refer to the Google Doc (link available with the invitation);
19- All players are invited to take photos or video clips in-game to share after on our IL2 Tank Crew - General Discussion post;
20- If you have any other questions, please ask them before Sunday!

See you all Sunday & have fun!
Cheers, GenMarkof

 

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Edited December 6, 2024 by GenMarkof007

[super-truite]

server will be down for maintenance until wednesday

[super-truite]

server restarted

[stupor-mundi]

Server settings possibly causing crashes?
I don't usually get excessive amounts of crashes on AAS.
Just now, Engelskirchen, with about 11 players in game, I got 3 crashes in the space of half an hour, all in the same spot, on the forested ridge towards the town flag.
Thus, in a spot with many tanks nearby, if that might play a role.
Everything else seemed normal, just a stupid amount of crashes.

[Winkelmann]

Hi. I've been trying out your server a few times now. I like it a lot. Small maps that get you into the action quick. Dedicated ground support for the tanks in the mud below. Alas the parser is not alive anymore since October last year. Any chance that it can be revived? And a happy new year to all of you.

 

Regards, Winkelmann.  

[super-truite]

22 hours ago, =J18=Winkelmann said:

Hi. I've been trying out your server a few times now. I like it a lot. Small maps that get you into the action quick. Dedicated ground support for the tanks in the mud below. Alas the parser is not alive anymore since October last year. Any chance that it can be revived? And a happy new year to all of you.

 

Regards, Winkelmann.  

I tried to fix it today, let's see how it goes 

[=J18=CCC]

No news here, just wanted to see if my Tank ops badge shows.

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.. and it looks good on me

 

Edited January 10 by =J18=CCC

[GenMarkof007]

AAS-SCG PvP IL-2 Tank Crew Event - Chapter 4 - 'Operation Brembridge' - Summer 42
 

Advance and Secure (AAS) and SCG are organizing Sunday, February 16, 2025, an IL-2 Great Battles PVP TC mission about the fictional battles of the Isle of Wight - Chapter 4 - 'Operation Bembridge - Summer '42'. Don't miss this Advance and Secure & SCG Tank Crew Event... soon on your screen!

Date & Time: Sunday, February 16 at 7 pm UTC+1 (Paris Time).
Date & Time: Sunday, March 30th. (Your time zone available after you register).
Server Name:  AAS-SCG PvP Events

To register, please confirm your interest on the AAS Discord invitation.

You can find more information about the event and register on the Advance and Secure Discord - Events channel!

https://discord.gg/vXteKpzy

 

 

Important: For this mission, it will be a tank-only battle: M4A2 “Sherman”, Churchill V (limited=10 per base), PzKpfw III-M, PzKpfw IV Ausf. G, Stug III Ausf. G (limited=15), Sd. Kfz. 10 /5 vehicle (recon unit)(5), GAZ-MM 72-K (25mm) (recon unit)(5). 

* planes were removed for this mission - since we have a stability problem in this part of the map!

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More details and information will follow soon.
This event is open to all IL-2 Great Battles & Tank Crew players (tankers, and crews).
Please spread the word to all Tankers players you may know!
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Prizes: we might have special prizes like at the last event. So please join us for this new chapter of the Isle of Wight fictional Battles - Chapter 4 - Operation Bembridge - summer `42!

Tank Skins: for this event, we suggest that you download the following "Skins Pack":   Advance and Secure (AAS) and the SCG Tank Regiment on HSD (Haluter`s Skin Downloader). Since some of the Canadian and British Armour Division will have GAZ-MM 72-K (25mm) skins for this new battle! Try to download the latest skins package, and get HSD: 

Cheers, GenMarkof007
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New Date for this PvP TC Event... see info above! 
 

Edited March 29 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

Take 2!!!
Advance and Secure (AAS) and SCG are organizing Sunday, March 30th, 2025, an IL-2 Great Battles PVP TC mission about the fictional battles of the Isle of Wight - Chapter 4 - 'Operation Bembridge - Summer '42'. 

Don't miss this Advance and Secure & SCG Tank Crew Event... join us!

Date & Time: Sunday, February 16 at 7 pm UTC+1 (Paris Time).

Date & Time: Sunday, March 30th (your time zone will be shown after registering on AAS Discord)
Server Name:  AAS-SCG PvP Events

To register, please confirm your interest (register) on the AAS discord invitation.

Come and join us!

Edited March 14 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

--- Operation Bembridge - Summer 42!  ---

S!  All, First, I want to apologize to all players for today's server and mission problems. I will need to set up a protocol for the next event (checking the mission and the server setup (2) two days before). Also, we will use the (less is better) items in the mission for Multiplayer Events. 
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Thanks for any feedback and we will try to pick up today's event in the next few weeks.
Cheers, GenMarkof  

[GenMarkof007]

Hi, to all IL-2 tankers,

--- NEW: Intel Recon Photos from Bembridge sector ---

Sorry for the poor quality of the photos, but the weather was not great!
Cheers, GenMarkof

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Date & Time: Sunday, February 16 at 7 pm UTC+1 (Paris Time).
Date & Time: Sunday, March 30th. (Your Time Zone will show when you register).
Server Name:  AAS-SCG PvP Events

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Edited March 29 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

Hi everyone, this is just a reminder that the next AAS-SCG Tank Crew PvP event will be next Sunday, March 30th.

Please register using the AAS Discord invitation, this will help bring in more tankers!
https://discord.gg/vXteKpzy

For the time of the event, If you are in Europe, kindly verify the time with the AAS Discord invitation.

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Cheers, GenMarkof  ⠀
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Edited March 29 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

S! All, Don't forget, just one day before **this (Sunday) weekend's AAS-SCG PvP TC Event**.

You only need to register by clicking the (**Interested**) button in the AAS invitation.
Please spread the word to all your friends who are IL-2 tankers!
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For those new to these PvP Events, please read all the information, tips and map recon at this link:
 

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Cheers, GenMarkof 
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Edited March 29 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

Advance and Secure (AAS) and SCG are organizing Sunday, July 20th, 2025, an IL-2 Great Battles TC PVP mission about a fictional battle on the Finnish Front - 'Battle for Gyrla - Summer '41'. 

Don't miss this Advance and Secure & SCG Tank Crew Event... very soon on your screen!
VERY IMPORTANT: To play this Battle, you don't need to own the new IL-2 module Odessa - Leningrad.
 

Date & Time: Sunday, July 20th (your time zone will be shown after signing up on Discord)
Discord Name:  AAS (Advance and Secure)

To register, please confirm your interest (register) in the AAS discord invitation.

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You can find more information about the event on the Advance and Secure Discord - Events channel!

https://discord.com/channels/792379444136116264/1026228454607294535
 

Important: For this mission, we will have tanks and planes: 
 

* Planes are essential for completing the side mission (Para Drop), so please try to work as a team to protect the Para Drop near the Battlezone.
 

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More details and informations here:

Please spread the word to all Pilots and Tankers players you may know!

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Cheers,
GenMarkof007
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[GenMarkof007]

Take 2 - AAS-SCG IL-2 Tank Crew PvP Event - 'Battle for Gyrla' - Summer 41 - Sunday, Sept. 21st
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We are happy to announce that we will have a TAKE 2 of the Battle for Gyrla - Sum 41. For this new event, we ask that all players swap to the other team, so that this is a new battle for everyone. If you are new to this event, don't worry, you will be able to choose a team.

Don't miss this Advance and Secure & SCG Tank Crew Event...
IMPORTANT:  You do not need to own the new IL-2 module, Odessa - Leningrad, to play this mission.
 

Date & Time: Sunday, Sept 21st (your time zone will be shown after signing up on AAS Discord)
Discord for coms:  AAS (Advance and Secure)
Event Server: will be confirmed on the day of the event.

To register, please confirm your interest (register) in the AAS Discord invitation.

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You can find more information about the event on the Advance and Secure Discord - Events channel!

https://discord.gg/Mz62fU6qut?event=1411724190989422694

 

Important: For this mission, we will have tanks and planes: 
* Planes are essential for completing the side mission (Para Drop), so please try to work as a team to protect the Para Drop near the Battle zone.
 

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Here are a few modifications for the TAKE 2 event:
 

• Each player is asked to switch sides from the previous event.,
• The Li-2 (Para Drop) has been replaced with the C-47A (Para Drop), which is easier to take off from short runways.,
• The LaGG-3 S has been added to the Allied side.,
• The BF109 E7 has been added to the Axis side.,
• The para drop target has been changed for both sides (always near the main Battle zone).,
• The weather will be adjusted at the last minute, differing from the last forecast.,
• The random flag area will also be modified for this event.,
• Additional small modifications will be made as needed.

This event is open to all IL-2 Great Battles pilots & Tank Crew players (tankers and crews).
Please spread the word to all Pilots and Tankers players you may know!
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Tank and plane Skins:

For this event, we recommend downloading the following "Skins Pack": Advance and Secure (AAS) and the SCG Tank Regiment available on HSD (Haluter's Skin Downloader). Skins for this new battle (Finnish-Russian)! Be sure to download the latest skins package with HSD (Haluter Skins Downloader).

Cheers,
GenMarkof007
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Edited September 9 by GenMarkof007

[GenMarkof007]

Take 2 - AAS-SCG IL-2 Tank Crew PvP Event - 'Battle for Gyrla' - Sum 41 - Sunday, Sept. 21st
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Don't miss this Advance and Secure & SCG Tank Crew Event...
IMPORTANT:  You do not need to own the new IL-2 module, Odessa - Leningrad, to play this mission.
 

Date & Time: Sunday, September 21st (Next Sunday) (your time zone will be shown after signing up on AAS Discord)
Discord for coms:  AAS (Advance and Secure)
Event Server: will be confirmed on the day of the event.

To register, please confirm your interest (register) in the AAS Discord invitation.

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You can find more information about the event on the Advance and Secure Discord - Events channel!
https://discord.gg/Mz62fU6qut?event=1411724190989422694

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As we await the next weekend event, take a quick look at the highlights from the last event.
A big thank you to E69_Wilcat from Escuadron 69 for this fantastic YouTube video.

 

Escuadrón 69
IL-2 G.B. Batalla de Gyrla Tank Crew
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 For more information about the event, follow this link:

 

Cheers,
GenMarkof007
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Edited September 17 by GenMarkof007