(POTENTIAL BUG REPORT:) AI ONLY - Embarking/Disembarking - Helos:

Hi All,

Where: In the latest OpenBeta branch.

Elements affected: ALL AI helo's capable of Embarking/Disembarking troops.

Maps: ALL

Issue:

When trying to setup AI Helos for transporting troops from a ground start takeoff point. The options of "RAMP START" / "TAKE OFF FROM PARKING HOT" / "TAKE OFF FROM GROUND" result in the troops NOT boarding the Helo despite having the correct setup to do so.

Workaround:

Option 1:

The Helo must be placed at the location as "UNCONTROLLED" and then an "AI TASK PUSH" must be implemented to start the airframe. The troops will then board as instructed.

Option 2:

The Helo must be set to "TAKE OFF FROM GROUND HOT". It will then take off, pirouette and land forcing the embarkation command to take effect.

Potential Source: World Event Handler.

Example simple mission attached for reference. Cheers.

EMBARKBUG.miz

The easier solution is to set a waypoint for the troops then embark from the waypoint, rather than mission start.

The easier solution is to set a waypoint for the troops then embark from the waypoint, rather than mission start.

With this bug in open beta that does not work. Checkout the attached mission and see for yourself. Cheers.

With this bug in open beta that does not work. Checkout the attached mission and see for yourself. Cheers.

Hi SUNTSAG,

as far as I could see, only one soldier was left behind. The one who should embark to the "Blackhawk",

The reason is, the heli was simply not ready for embarking.

I gave the soldier a HOLD command at WP 1. Only 2min./30 sec.

Time enough to start up the heli. And become "active".

After the short break, the soldier embarked as expected.

So I could not see a bug. Hope this helps.

Edit miz. file is attached.

P.S.

Your mods and tutorials are always welcome.

Happy Easter

EMBARKBUG.miz

Hi ex81,

Happy Easter to you and yours too.

Therein lies the bug..... there has never been a need to incorporate a hold command historically to allow boarding. I think there is an event handler issue at play here, hence me raising the issue.

I could be wrong but I think it's a coding error. Glad you are finding my stuff useful and thanks for your support. :thumbup: