[MELB] Mission Enhanced Little Bird

[frankfranconi 24]

Good news all.  The MELB is getting updated for the issues with the Hellfire.  It may take some time as the team is pretty busy with real world at the moment.  It is my understanding (might have got this wrong) that MELB is being managed through RHS.

That's great to hear, thanks for the update!

 

I was under the impression that MELB would remain standalone so that updates hit quicker as RHS would not probably release an update to their huge mod file for a single a/c bug fix. 

I thought so too at first, but it looks as though currently RHS have more time to work on the mod than the original creators. Since its inclusion, there has already been an update to various parts of the RHS mods, but none to the standalone MELB despite the glaring issues.

But I'm glad RHS is taking it under their wings, they seem to take good care of their stuff. The Mk V SOC, a standalone mod that never quite left the W.I.P phase before being included, now even has a nice system that allows loading of smaller boats. It has really started to shine with RHS.

[niktator 10]

I really hope this nice project keeps updated and patch. Really great work!

[Capt Childs 178]

It is my understanding (might have got this wrong) that MELB is being managed through RHS.

 

No offence to the RHS guys, but not everyone uses RHS.  This is somewhat akin to the ATLAS LHD and CUP situation.

 

I was under the impression that MELB would remain standalone so that updates hit quicker as RHS would not probably release an update to their huge mod file for a single a/c bug fix. 

 

My impression too, and I hope the one that prevails.

[firefox1 12]

Is there any script or command to remove the camera Flir the helicopters, we need them without her for the Black Hawk Down mission, we want to use your birds.

 

[Waxitron 26]

[Bitesrad 481]

Erm, what? Am I missing something here?

[Waxitron 26]

Everyone on the team is aware of the issues, and has fixes for them.

They will be released in due time. 

[jonpas 294]

Unsure if this was reported before, recently noticed a config error (which also pops up) when you equip a weapon (eg. "PDW2000") while MELB mod is loaded (and no other mod):

 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry 'bin\config.bin/CfgWeapons.Burst'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.scope'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: Error: creating weapon Burst with scope=private
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.displayName'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.nameSound'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.type'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.picture'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.Library'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.libTextDesc'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.model'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.simulation'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.fireLightDuration'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.fireLightIntensity'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.fireLightDiffuse'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: Size: '/' not an array
 3:56:06 Warning Message: Size: '/' not an array
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.fireLightAmbient'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: Size: '/' not an array
 3:56:06 Warning Message: Size: '/' not an array
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.weaponLockDelay'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.weaponLockSystem'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.cmImmunity'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.weight'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.lockingTargetSound'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: Size: '/' not an array
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.lockedTargetSound'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: Size: '/' not an array
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.detectRange'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: '/' is not a value
 3:56:06 Warning Message: No entry '.muzzles'.
 3:56:06 Warning Message: Size: '/' not an array

[MANTIA 55]

Have a problem related to MELBs.  A guy in my group gets disconnected from our server every time a MELB starts up.  We've ran tests and confirmed right when a MELB spools he loses connection. Any ideas on what might cause this and how to fix it?

 

 

Thanks

[theopolus 69]

Have a problem related to MELBs.  A guy in my group gets disconnected from our server every time a MELB starts up.  We've ran tests and confirmed right when a MELB spools he loses connection. Any ideas on what might cause this and how to fix it?
 
 
Thanks

Our group had a similar issue with another mod (RHS) and it turned out the issue was due to a separate sound mod being corrupted /incomplete.

Reinstalled the sound mod it then played nice with RHS and the problem resolved.

Just a possibility to consider.

Sent from my BLU R1 HD using Tapatalk

[MANTIA 55]

8 hours ago, theopolus said:

 

Our group had a similar issue with another mod (RHS) and it turned out the issue was due to a separate sound mod being corrupted /incomplete.

Reinstalled the sound mod it then played nice with RHS and the problem resolved.

Just a possibility to consider.

Sent from my BLU R1 HD using Tapatalk
 

 

No sound mods being used when testing the issue.  

[souldrinker 74]

1 hour ago, MANTIA said:

No sound mods being used when testing the issue.  

 

I advise instructing him to verify the integrity of his game cache through steam (Steam Library>Arma 3>Properties>Local Files>Verify Cache) and see if that at all resolves the issue.

[tillee 48]

If it doesnt, tell him to redownload the mod, or if using Tools as A3Synch check if everything loaded correctly, else patch over it. :)

[road runner 4344]

Was the "bobblehead" Easter egg removed from this last version? I'm sure it used to show in the interaction menu?

[Rich_R 1087]

I thought you had to type something in the init for the bobblehead?

[Gilatar 272]

As far as I know the action menu still has the bobblehead option, but it is hidden between two default options (next to the collision lights option, IIRC) and won't show any text like normal when you have it selected.

[road runner 4344]

21 minutes ago, Rich_R said:

I thought you had to type something in the init for the bobblehead?

I've no idea, I just want to do some flying with it

[colonelhartigan 50]

Try 
 

this animate ["Addbobhead", 1];

in the init.

[road runner 4344]

15 hours ago, colonelhartigan said:

Try 
 

this animate ["Addbobhead", 1];

in the init.

that's the one! thanks mate

[Waxitron 26]

On 1/10/2017 at 7:53 PM, MANTIA said:

Have a problem related to MELBs.  A guy in my group gets disconnected from our server every time a MELB starts up.  We've ran tests and confirmed right when a MELB spools he loses connection. Any ideas on what might cause this and how to fix it?

 

 

Thanks

Can you get him to complete this form with the item ticked as a critical bug?

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cbXalgQz8Nd8sLvkJfZPiY9PbprmDbG4e1rpczuRuPg/viewform?c=0&w=1

Pastebin of the RPT file would also help isolate and resolve this bug. 

 

Spoiler

RPT can be found at C:\Users\*computer name*\AppData\Local\Arma 3

 

[Pravus 1]

I could be wrong about the science on this (I'm not 100% sure what wavelength range IRCMs use), I am entirely understanding that the IRCMs shouldn't look like a flare to the human eye, but wouldn't it pretty much look like a crazy disco ball exploding with NVG or at least FLIR imaging?

Also as a side note from that, Has the rifle "rack" in front of the door been disabled? I could have sworn that your rifle used to get placed into it before

[robert31178 100]

Oh man Pravus, that would be rad. I kinda nerd out when I fly and actually put my rifle and backpack in the helicopter's inventory. Seeing the rifle in a rack would be SWEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!

[Pravus 1]

I could have sworn it did function, I noticed the rifle wasn't in the rack a ways back..

[Unholy 10]

Dear developers,

 

I am preparing a mission concerning the battle of mogadishu.
To obtain the maximum immersion, I would need a specific version of Littlebird which is not represented in your fantastic addon.
In fact, I think it's easy to reproduce because it's on the images on the Armaholic release page, and was present in the Arma 2 version, the MH-6J:

 

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/dayz-breaking-point/images/6/6a/MH-6J.png/revision/latest?cb=20130630234227

 

Is it possible to include this variant in your addon?

 

Thanks!

 

[Gruman 123]

AFAIK the rifle was visible in an earlier revision. But was removed because of the G-Force  animation by BIS would actually unalign the rifle from the weapon holder.

 

For legacy purposes, a A/MH-6J would be cool... But would require extensive amount of work. New main cockpit Console (all analog), main rotor with 5 Blades, A Tail Rotor with 2 Blades. New Sitting benches and an old FLIR Pod. Just porting the A2 stuff would look wierd within the new shiny helicopters... :)