bbosen - 2022-06-05

We are pleased to report that "BLAKE'S MISSION" has been finished. The new version, substantially different now, is available in LAC versions 8.66, 8.67, and 8.69 (all of which have identical features, differing only in the manner and location of their installation in the filesystem).

Blake decided to create a pure fighter versus fighter mission for the simplest, most elegant dogfighting environment. Accordingly, he eliminated all ground guns and all bombers or other aircraft with tail guns. He also created a new, grassy, rocky terrain with lots of low hills. In this new mission, you can land for refuel, repair, and ordnance services on any ground that's flat enough for a reasonable landing.

In order to do all of this he had to make a few minor changes to code outside of his mission-specific code in MissionNetworkBattle05.cpp. For example, he made changes to the code that loads terrains and to the code that services aircraft. This was done with the cooperation and assistance of LAC's primary developer in a manner that will not affect other missions.

Other mission developers wishing to adopt one of LAC's remaining "BETA TEST" missions can do the same, deriving new missions from any of the existing ones, and coordinating any necessary additional changes with LAC's developer via email (webmaster@AskMisterWizard.com).

 

Last edit: bbosen 2022-06-05