Linked Entry blocks not visible in the game ..

[jollyjack]

Created a mission, but some linked entry blocks with country (only allied and axis parties) set wont show in the game as those little red or blue squares to shoot at.

Is this normal or what am i doing wrong? Some general game setting? Or some erroneous game file?

Edited March 29, 2024 by jollyjack

[Sketch]

Static blocks that have been set to be a 'linked' entity do not have an indicator above their static mesh in game when icons are turned on in your mission settings. All other entities do have an indicator when icons are turned on.

 

This is because you can have a large number of linked static blocks in your mission (like 100+), but you can not have a large number of vehicles, planes, or trains in your mission. As an example, if you had a 100+ icons in a city, your players would not know what to shoot at; as there would be too many icons displayed. Compare that to a custom objective with 3-4 AAA vehicles and a few tanks - that's maybe 10-15 icons. Players will know what to shoot at then.

[jollyjack]

Ah, thanks sketch, there's some logic to that, guess at my age i got confused once again about the ME ..