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IL2 DCG FAQ

	IL2 DCG FAQ
	Frequently Asked Questions
	Paul Lowengrin Sunday 25 June 2006
Q1. What is IL2DCG? IL-2 DCG is a dynamic campaign generator (programme) for the IL-2 "Sturmovik" series by Maddox Games. It can generate campaigns for both on-line and off-line play. For more information, see the IL-2 DCG Introduction Article. Q2. Is IL2DCG's campaign system really dynamic? Yes, to the extent that events that occur in one mission have a direct influence on future missions. Plane losses to the player and AI flights will result in fewer planes in subsequent missions (although if plane losses stay down, the flight will eventually be returned to full strength). All AI pilots are tracked and their skill levels will improve over time...assuming they live long enough. Those killed will be replaced with new pilots at their "base" skill level. Q3. So IL2DCG air war is dynamic. But is the ground war? Yes, DCG's ground war is dynamic as well. DCG ground war is, however, portrayed at only a tactical level. Tanks move across the map and seize the territory they cross. If destroyed, they are removed and return as reinforcements (in the rear zone). Truck columns and trains act as supply units "fixing" stationary units when they end the mission near those units. Like tanks, if destroyed, they later return in the rear zone as reinforcements. Q4. How does the air war contribute to the ground war? Every squad mission can directly or indirectly contribute to the ground war. For example, destroying a tank unit near the front will make it impossible for the enemy to push into your territory. Destroying artillery guns will prevent their use against your tanks until a truck column arrives at the location to resupply it. And finally destroying a truck column or train will limit the enemies ability to rebuild static defenses. Q5. I can't minimize IL-2/FB to generate a new mission for a coop or dogfight campaign because the game will lock up, or I'll lose my joystick settings, or something else bad will happen. How can I generate a new mission without closing IL-2/FB? IL2DCG has a hotkey [CTRL+SHIFT+G]. Run DCG and leave it running before starting IL-2/FB. When you are ready to generate a new mission, press [CTRL+SHIFT+G]. A new mission will be generated although you may have to "refresh" the IL2 mission screen by exiting and re-entering the DCG listing. Q6. The hotkey is good but can't I just have DCG generate career missions automatically when I end a mission? Yes, use the Auto-Generation Career mode option. In order to use the Auto-Generation Career mode in "IL-2 Forgotten Battles", use the steps found in the Modes Article under "Auto-Generation Mode". Q7. How do I get the roster and debrief screens that are available in the FB DGen campaigns? Can I also use the default FB Campaign Set Up Screens? Yes, just follow the steps found in the Modes Article under "Full Auto-Generation Mode". Q8. I would like to fly Russian, but everytime I switch to a Russian squadron, the mission created has me flying German. Most likely you are not editing the player squadron when you think you are. The first dropdown box in the editor selects the squadron you wish to view and/or edit. The first squadron shown is always the player's squadron (in Single Player games). If you want to change the nationality and/or plane type for the player's squadron, carefully follow the instructions in Q7 above. Q9. This FAQ doesn't answer my question. Where can I get an answer? Join us at the II/JG1 forum . In it, there is a section for IL2DCG questions. Usually you'll get an answer within 24 hours.

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Shakaali on 16 May 2013: 13:08

Or, before you start the campaign, edit the Allcampaigns.dcg file, change line Date=10/06/1940 to Date=01/01/1941

idefix44 on 01 May 2013: 14:42

Use the Ground War Editor Panel.

windweapon on 29 Apr 2013: 18:34

Question Update:
Is it possible to start a career midway into timeline?

not carrier

windweapon on 29 Apr 2013: 18:33

Question: Is it possible to start a carrier midway into timeline?

For example I have a Med campaign, but if player chooses to start a RAAF fighter campaign, I would like to start them midway into the timeline (19410101) rather than at the beginning of timeline (19400610).

Lowengrin on 23 Mar 2013: 18:46

A new beta is available. Visit the DCG 3.48 Open Beta thread on the forum.

Lowengrin on 27 Jan 2013: 13:05

Sorry, then I don't know where those ones came from.

idefix44 on 26 Jan 2013: 15:15

Really sorry Sir.
Not the good files.
Their destination is:
IL2DCG\Data\aces\
My request is for:
IL2 1946\PaintSchemes\Pilots\

idefix44 on 26 Jan 2013: 15:07

Thanks Sir.

Lowengrin on 26 Jan 2013: 14:14

Redwolf, the AI-only setting is in the class.dcg file. It can be set through the DCG interface on the "Aircraft Class Panel".

Lowengrin on 26 Jan 2013: 14:12

idefix44, they may be from JastaV's ace packs: -link-

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