Sabre-TLA Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 The F/A-18C Aggressors BFM campaign puts you in the cockpit of an FA-18C Hornet, as a new Aggressor pilot with VFC-12 the "Fighting Omars" on loan to the 65th Aggressor Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base. Based on real world procedures you will fly as Red Air against Blue Air Forces. Upon arrival you will fly a familiarization flight around the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR). Then you will face a series of challenging Basic Fighter Maneuver (BFM) missions against similar and dis-similar aircraft. Your opponents include the F-4E, F-5E, F-14A, F-15C, F-15E, F-16C, F/A-18C, M-2000C, MiG-29G, CF-188, MiG-21 and Su-27. Additionally there are 12 single player practice missions with in-air starts so you can perfect your BFM tactics, techniques and procedures. There are over 1000 voice-overs and over 45 pages of briefing material including the RED FLAG Spins, Red Forces In Flight Guide, Maps, Diagrams, Custom Knee-boards and Mission Data cards. All the missions both Campaign and Single Player are available under this path: <your drive letter>:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\Mods\campaigns\FA-18C Aggressors BFM Campaign Documentation for the campaign can be found under this path: <your drive letter>:\Program Files\Eagle Dynamics\DCS World OpenBeta\Mods\campaigns\FA-18C Aggressors BFM Campaign\Doc Hints and Tips: Study the documents and review the mission briefings which are critical to mission success. Make sure you drop your center tank before engaging. Use the F10 Menu to communicate when you are READY to start the engagements. You can exit the missions after the final mission message or continue to fly and land - it's your choice. We hope you enjoy this campaign. We believe it will make you a better pilot helping you to succeed in future combat missions. Good luck! Please watch our blog for updates: http://mapleflagmissions.blogspot.ca/ MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydy Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Hi Sabre, I just saw it and already bought it. I thrust your skills and campaign quality. It is a shame I am in a RL assignment and only gonna be able to fly it early August. I’m sure it’s gonna be fun and I will make some videos about it. Congrats for the new campaign! Sydy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre-TLA Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 Thanks Sydy. Safe flights on your deployment. The campaign is identical to the F-5E and F-15C BFM campaigns so it's a good comparison between the different aircraft. We did improve many of the triggers (which we will port back to those campaigns) and added a few extra voice overs. In testing we found the FA-18C was an awesome dog fighter and easier to handle than the F-5E but that's personal preference. MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBird Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Although it's cool to be getting an F-18 campaign, it's rather disappointing that its identical (your words) to a campaign that's already been done twice. Any discount if weve already purchased the F-5 or F-15 campaign? F-14 | F/A-18C | F-16C | AJS-37 | M-2000C | A-10C | UH-1H | F-5E | P-51 | Bf 109 Nevada | Persian Gulf | Normandy | Supercarrier YouTube | Steam | Discord: JayBird#4400 i7-7700K | GTX 980 | 32gb RAM | 500gb SSD | 2TB HDD| Track IR | TM Warthog HOTAS | Logitech Pro Pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatefury Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 (edited) Just did the initial opening engagements. I can see what some of the changes have done to make the scripting better, this is good. Similar to the F-15 the Hornet will get around some of EDs odd AI flight behaviours. I appreciate you as a campaign designer can't do much about that. I don't know how much extra effort this would be (especially as there is no actual requirement to land) but perhaps seeing blue return back to Nellis as well would be a nice touch (I'd have to check the actual flight times along each corridor to see if that's vaguely realistic though). The fuel fence in and fence out calls are also very unlikely (impossible) for a single bagged Hornet. As others have mentioned this is essentially a reskin of an existing campaign.For the price campaigns are I don't have a problem with that, but it may be a consideration for others. I am happy to support the campaign makers as DCS is a niche market and obviously a lot of work has gone into them. I didn't bother dropping the tank before engaging, that's just me being slightly lazy, and I'm surprised the track file lasted though all the engagements (it didn't last until landing). Thankfully it did so here on some screenshots. I enjoyed the campaign on the previous two aircraft so those who have it will know what to expect. Edited July 17, 2019 by Hatefury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backy 51 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Hey Sabre, Just bought the F-18 RED FLAG DLC … looking forward to another great campaign out of Nellis! Cheers, I don't need no stinkin' GPS! (except for PGMs :D) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre-TLA Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Although it's cool to be getting an F-18 campaign, it's rather disappointing that its identical (your words) to a campaign that's already been done twice. Any discount if weve already purchased the F-5 or F-15 campaign? Not that I'm aware but you should put that suggestion in the DCS Wishlist section. With the ED Miles Program coming soon that will help with future discounts. MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre-TLA Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 I don't know how much extra effort this would be (especially as there is no actual requirement to land) but perhaps seeing blue return back to Nellis as well would be a nice touch (I'd have to check the actual flight times along each corridor to see if that's vaguely realistic though). The fuel fence in and fence out calls are also very unlikely (impossible) for a single bagged Hornet. That's a good suggestion we will consider it. I'll add that you can hit the tanker before and after or between the engagements as they won't start until you call READY, so you can ensure you have enough fuel if you are getting too low. MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre-TLA Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Hey Sabre, Just bought the F-18 RED FLAG DLC … looking forward to another great campaign out of Nellis! Cheers, Thanks! Let us know if you see any improvements that can make it better. :thumbup: MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cann0nF0dd3r Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 To be honest I'm disappointed. While I'm glad to finally see a campaign for the Hornet I was hoping for a little more effort rather then a simple port of the F-5/F-15 campaigns. Glad I used bonus points and didn't pay full price, not trying to be a jerk but its not worth $10 IMHO after playing the campaign twice already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordOrion Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Another good reason to buy the F/A-18 module asap! RDF 3rd Fighter Squadron - "Black Knights": "Ar Cavajere Nero nun je devi cacà er cazzo!" My Blog (Italian): Notti a (Video)Giocare ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CPU: i7-11700K@5GHz|GPU: RTX-4070 Super|RAM: 64GB DDR4@3200MHz|SSD: 2x 970EVO Plus + 980 EVO Plus|HOTAS Warthog|TrackIR 5| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Sell Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Thanks for this! Having fun so far, I've not done the previous campaigns So it's all fresh to me. Irregardless I am happy to support content creators. Home-Built Rig - | ASUS TUF Z390-Plus| i9 9900k | 2080ti | 32g G.SKILL TridentZ |Samsung 970 evos | Tagan 1100w PS | Warthog Hotas | Track ir 5 | Saitek Pedals | PFT Collective Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyt Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Anyone else not seeing this show up after they've purchased? Like, not in the available DLC list or anything to install? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre-TLA Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 New releases are usually out for the OpenBeta first and then show up in the main release later on (a week later or more - whenever the next release update is). If you are using the OpenBeta and it's not showing up then you should open a support ticket. MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Can you assign each tanker it's own TACAN, and include them within the briefing somewhere? All three are set to 1X right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Jaw Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Purchased, looks interesting and I want to support you. "You see, IronHand is my thing" My specs: W10 Pro, I5/11600K o/c to 4800 @1.32v, 64 GB 3200 XML RAM, ASUS RTX3060ti/8GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre-TLA Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) Can you assign each tanker it's own TACAN, and include them within the briefing somewhere? All three are set to 1X right now. Sure we can include that in a future update. The ACO (Airspace Coordination Order) diagram shows them North, West and South West of the range. Just fly in any of those directions and they will usually show up on radar. Edited July 22, 2019 by Sabre-TLA MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre-TLA Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 Purchased, looks interesting and I want to support you. Thanks Mower! Any changes or improvements please let us know. :thumbup: MapleFlagMissions - Read Our Blog for Updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huchanronaa Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 This battle is a machine gun fight? No use of missiles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyt Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 New releases are usually out for the OpenBeta first and then show up in the main release later on (a week later or more - whenever the next release update is). If you are using the OpenBeta and it's not showing up then you should open a support ticket. Ah, I missed the open beta requirement. I'll give it a couple of weeks then, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiem_Alpha Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Has anybody an idea why DCS doesn't load the 2nd mission in the campaign? The introduction mission went fine, but every time I try to load the 2nd mission, DCS gets stuck loading. It's not like DCS itself freezes, it's just that the mission never loads. Crowbar Inc.: "We deliver pain." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatefury Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 I would try running a repair on DCS. If that doesn't work I'd try reinstalling the campaign I'm 11 missions in with no issues so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasizyayo Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 When does the FA-18C Aggressors BFM Campaign go to the Sub-Forums? And what time will it be sold by Steam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence Hill Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 This battle is a machine gun fight? No use of missiles? What? i thing only the first mission is guns only , correct me if im wrong -CPU : i7 12700 K -GPU : RTX 3080 -RAM : C18 3600 VENGEANCE -SPU: Seasonic 850 Gold -VR : HP Reverb G2 -MB: Gigabyte 690 gaming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideshow Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 (edited) It’s guns only. You're basically using your jets strengths, and your opponents weaknesses, to get in a position to kill the other guy. If the jets had missiles you and the AI would shoot it out before you got a chance to merge, and hone those BFM skills. I’m about half way through it, and enjoying it a lot. So much so that I grabbed the f-5 campaign too. Will be interesting to go through the same gauntlet with a lot less thrust. Edited July 22, 2019 by sideshow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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