Easy Mission Generator for Tank Crew

[SYN_Vander]

12 hours ago, French_Fungible said:

Been trying to get this working, and the game crashes whenever I have Lapino set in winter months, works fine in every other month. 
Very odd.

 

It's a bug in the maps.json file. The name of the preset isn't "LANDSCAPE_winter", but just "LANDSCAPE". I guess because in the beginning there was only the winter map and they added summer and autumn versions later.

 

You can drop (and overwite) this maps.json in your EMG for Tankcrew folder:lapino_winter_fix.zip

 

I'll also update the download version.

[savagebeest]

I have been trying to use tanks on the il2 mission editor but for some reason when I start the mission I'm just floating in the air. I did everything I was told in another thread but still unable to use a bloody tank. I've made plenty of aircraft missions with success. 

 

Glad I found TC EMG I'll give it a try. 

[Thad]

Salutations,

 

During placement on the map one can click on the "set on ground" box, found along the top. 

 

Edited September 25, 2021 by Thad

[DD_Friar]

Just in case someone has not worked out which one Thad is referring to, Its the icon to the right of the "F".

Not to be confused with the one to the left, which is for 3d "on the ground" view.

 

It becomes active when the object is selected.

[Captain_Hubi]

Thank you very much for this work, it gives many hours of fun with Tank Crew, this work should have been done by the developers :-)!

[moustache]

hello @SYN_Vander  is the software still functional with the latest updates? I can't play my created mission...

[SYN_Vander]

2 hours ago, moustache said:

hello @SYN_Vander  is the software still functional with the latest updates? I can't play my created mission...

 

After a quick test from my side it seems all is still working as should. Could you post your config.ini and mission_generator.log here?

 

[moustache]

my bad... it was a problem related to the migration of my files between two disks... sorry for the inconvenience, but thanks for the quick answers...

[Boganism]

anyone know why when trying to create "infinite" enemies the mission will refuse to generate?

[DD_Friar]

@Boganism

Could you explain a bit more please, what do you mean by infinite ? Plane /tanks gets killed then re-spawns, gets killed, re-spawns and so on?

[savagebeest]

is the link in page 1 latest updated version?

[SYN_Vander]

Yes

[savagebeest]

thank you. i got it. theres a problem which im sure im doing it wrong but when i click generate mission i get "error could not generate mission" ill send a screenshot here in a couple of minutes.

 

i set the path to missions on the il2 directory.

 

Update: sorry i set to the wrong path. i wasnt paying attention. im too poor xD

 

thank you for this app! i will try it out now!

Edited September 8, 2022 by savagebeest

[savagebeest]

Is there a way to add more maps or do we currently have just 2? Also, platoon leader is currently the only selection? 

[352ndOscar]

There is a way to add more maps.  Vander provides some information on his website (https://sites.google.com/view/il2-great-battles-emg/template-creation?authuser=0), but, it does require a good knowledge into the IL2 file system, files, and the mission editor to make it “bloom”.  Good Luck.

[Nickmaster]

Hi, everybody!
Will a new Churchill tank be added? And will guided anti-aircraft guns be added?

[SYN_Vander]

On 10/22/2022 at 10:26 AM, Nickmaster said:

Hi, everybody!
Will a new Churchill tank be added? And will guided anti-aircraft guns be added?

Thanks for the heads-up! I will add the Churchill in the next few days.

Not sure about the anti-aircraft guns, how would you add these? A new “anti-air” scenario?

 

4 hours ago, REVERENT24 said:

Bonjour.

Depuis que j’utilise Tank Crew Générator, je n’arrive plus à éditer une mission avec STE Editor.

Bonjour.

Depuis que j’ai commencé à utiliser Tank Crew Generator, je ne peux pas éditer une mission avec STE Editor.

I’m afraid I don’t understand the problem…

Edited October 23, 2022 by SYN_Vander

[Nickmaster]

2 часа назад, SYN_Vander сказал:

Спасибо за предупреждение! Я добавлю Черчилля в ближайшие несколько дней.

Не уверен насчет зенитных орудий, как бы вы их добавили? Новый "противовоздушный" сценарий?

 

Боюсь, я не понимаю, в чем проблема…

anti-aircraft guns could conduct a free hunt for aircraft and work on ground targets such as armored vehicles and cars

[SYN_Vander]

4 hours ago, REVERENT24 said:

Bonjour.

Depuis que j’utilise Tank Crew Générator, je n’arrive plus à éditer une mission qui fonctionne avec des chars sur STE Editor.
En fait, quand je lance cette mision, il se pase un temps mort et je retourne sur le choix coop ou dogfight...
Dans le dossier coop, quand je clique sur le fichier xxx.Mission il me dit fichier non trouvé: Graphics\Shaders\Trash\AtmSphere.fx
Le problème, peut-être un autre problème d’ailleurs, je n’ai pas de dossier Shaders dans le dossier Graphics

 

Bonjour.

Comme j’utilise Tank Crew Generator, je ne peux pas éditer une mission qui fonctionne avec des chars sur STE Editor.
En fait, lorsque je lance cette mission, il y a un temps mort et je retourne au choix de la coopérative ou du combat aérien...
Dans le dossier coop, lorsque je clique sur le fichier xxx.Mission il m’indique fichier introuvable: GraphicsShaders\Trash\AtmSphere.fx
Le problème, peut-être un autre problème d’ailleurs, je n’ai pas de dossier Shaders dans le dossier Graphics

 

I doubt it has anything to do with the Tank Crew mission generator as it is only creating mission files.

Your problem looks like the ones below. You may need to do a repair (if on Steam) or re-Install:

 

 

Edited October 24, 2022 by SYN_Vander

[Kapteeni]

23 hours ago, SYN_Vander said:

Thanks for the heads-up! I will add the Churchill in the next few days.

Not sure about the anti-aircraft guns, how would you add these? A new “anti-air” scenario?

 

I’m afraid I don’t understand the problem…

Churchill will be a nice addition. Also AAA-trucks scenario for destroying trucks and trains would be cool. Any plans for Normandy map?   (Or perhaps someone who can add remplates coud do it instead) Anyways, keep up the good work!

[moustache]

hello, little question: is it my version that bugs or is it impossible to use the time acceleration? there seems to be a visual effect, but no real time acceleration...

[Regingrave-]

55 минут назад, moustache сказал:

hello, little question: is it my version that bugs or is it impossible to use the time acceleration? there seems to be a visual effect, but no real time acceleration...

If your PC cannot handle calculations at accelerated pase, there will be no real acceleration. That may happen if the mission is too heavy and complex.

[SYN_Vander]

New version for the Tank Crew Mission Generator:

 

Release Notes EMG for Tank Crew v9

-Added Churchill IV heavy tank

-Added correct radio callsigns and unit numbers for proper radio communication

 

Download here: https://sites.google.com/view/il2-great-battles-emg/home

Edited October 29, 2022 by SYN_Vander

[Nickmaster]

5 часов назад, SYN_Vander сказал:

Новая версия генератора миссий для экипажа танка:

 

Примечания к выпуску EMG для экипажа танка v9

- Добавлен тяжелый танк Churchill IV

-Добавлены правильные позывные и номера подразделений для правильной радиосвязи

 

Скачать можно здесь: https://sites.google.com/view/il2-great-battles-emg/home

Thank you very much! Great job!

[MisterSmith]

On 10/23/2022 at 9:07 AM, REVERENT24 said:

Bonjour.

Depuis que j’utilise Tank Crew Générator, je n’arrive plus à éditer une mission avec STE Editor.

Bonjour.

Depuis que j’ai commencé à utiliser Tank Crew Generator, je ne peux pas éditer une mission avec STE Editor.

Per multiple attempts to contact you. Please post only in English in the English forums per Rule 1. There is a French forum, for your convenience, if you are only comfortable posting in that language.

[LukeFF]

On 10/29/2022 at 2:18 PM, SYN_Vander said:

New version for the Tank Crew Mission Generator:

 

Release Notes EMG for Tank Crew v9

-Added Churchill IV heavy tank

-Added correct radio callsigns and unit numbers for proper radio communication

 

Download here: https://sites.google.com/view/il2-great-battles-emg/home

 

Nice job with this. ? I've finally found the time to dig into all the content released for TC recently, and this is one of the things I checked out last night. The mission design and execution is well-done.

[Stonehouse]

Just downloaded v9 but after unzipping it get 8.1 when I run it? Wrong zip contents by mistake? Anyone else see this?

Edited November 2, 2022 by Stonehouse

[moustache]

On 11/2/2022 at 9:05 AM, Stonehouse said:

Just downloaded v9 but after unzipping it get 8.1 when I run it? Wrong zip contents by mistake? Anyone else see this?

I have just downloaded it and I have the correct version... be careful, there is always the latest version (v9) and always the previous version (v8.1) on the site...

 

[Stonehouse]

5 hours ago, moustache said:

I have just downloaded it and I have the correct version... be careful, there is always the latest version (v9) and always the previous version (v8.1) on the site...

 

lol I think I'm getting too old. Really thought I had got the correct file, but I'll get it again.

 

<edit> maybe it is the right version of code with the wrong version attached? 

I downloaded it again and when unzipped and run I see as below. Note the zip file name on the right.

 

Edited November 4, 2022 by Stonehouse

[moustache]

19 minutes ago, Stonehouse said:

I downloaded it again and when unzipped and run I see as below. Note the zip file name on the right.

indeed, I also registered V8.1 (I did not pay attention the 1st time..), but the churchill is present (not checked the radio callsigns...)... a writing error @SYN_Vander?

[SYN_Vander]

50 minutes ago, moustache said:

indeed, I also registered V8.1 (I did not pay attention the 1st time..), but the churchill is present (not checked the radio callsigns...)... a writing error @SYN_Vander?

Yes, forgot to update the version number....

3 minutes ago, SYN_Vander said:

Yes, forgot to update the version number....

 

I have updated the zip file on the website. It should now show the correct version.

[moustache]

hello @SYN_Vander, your program is really a marvel, it has revived (for my part) the interest of solo on TC: we have long missions, a realistic front, freedom of action... it gives a dose of stress: suddenly , 80 shells seems little between anti tank and anti soft target, losing a tank from your squad can be fatal for all the mission, you have to orient yourself with the compass and the landmarks of the terrain, you learn to use the reliefs to make your approaches... a pure masterpiece! (I hope the developers will fix the AI bugs that ruin the experience...)

 

I have two questions:

in defensive positions, the module integrates Stug and SU, but this does not pivot when attacking from the flanks, contrary to AT guns. wouldn't it be better to put Pz IV and T34/Sherman instead, so that it can at least react to flank attacks?

for the second, is it planned to increase the number of cards? i would love to see kuban or stalingrad (which have a lot of mode enriching the experience...)...with the mod of @JSOflyer and @Off_Winters we could have some great "conquer the desert" missions.
(I read the part that explains how to add maps, but as a neophyte, I'm a little afraid of shooting my game...)

 

in fact, a third: I did not understand very well what the option of selecting the nation changed in game?

 

Truly, your program is a marvel which is what the single-player tank sim experience should be!

[Misty06]

Today 11/14/22 as of 1800 EASTERN US time  - the new TC EMG will not download. 

[SYN_Vander]

6 minutes ago, Misty06 said:

Today 11/14/22 as of 1800 EASTERN US time  - the new TC EMG will not download. 

 

Downloads fine for me. Perhaps some virus scanner or other holding it back?

[Misty06]

I understand <but> that doesnt explain why:

 

1. I can download the OLD one ( TC EMG) 

2. I can download the new EMG for IL-2

3. I can also download the old EMG for Il-2

 

It is just the new TC EMG v9 that I cannot download. 

 

I will try turning off antivirus and see. My antivirus has never stopped DL-ing these before. 

Bloody odd. 

[SYN_Vander]

New version:

 

Release Notes EMG for Tank Crew v10

-Added Stug III asf.G

 

Download here: https://sites.google.com/view/il2-great-battles-emg/home

[IndianJones]

Amazing! I got the Stug today but haven't had a chance to try it yet, so will have to download EMG beforehand. Thanks for all your work on this!

[CIPPOZ]

On 10/29/2022 at 11:18 PM, SYN_Vander said:

New version for the Tank Crew Mission Generator:

 

Release Notes EMG for Tank Crew v9

-Added Churchill IV heavy tank

-Added correct radio callsigns and unit numbers for proper radio communication

 

Download here: https://sites.google.com/view/il2-great-battles-emg/home

hello SYN_Vander, there is one thing I was wondering is: why can you select for the mission to be created only one type of tanks, would it not be better to be able to select several different types? and I also hope that you will be able to add more maps, so we have one more chance to use the various maps, for those who do not use the planes like me, we have purchased and then in the meantime also create more variants in the mission to be created! Anyway, thank you and congratulations for this fabulous idea to create a program to make missions, I did not use it much because it seemed a throwaway thing, but I changed my mind and now it works even better, so thank you and more and more!

 

[MajorMagee]

I haven't tried it yet, but it appears that it would be possible to edit the json file to reference the new AI Expansion vehicles if desired.

[MajorMagee]

No luck with that, but you can use the mission editor after EMG creates one to reference the new vehicles.