BlackbirdSD 15 Posted January 29, 2021 Does anyone else have issues with the tactical ping not working in multiplayer? It works 80% of the time but i think when it fails it occurs after a respawn. Possibly looking at the map while dead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackbirdSD 15 Posted January 31, 2021 Alright if no one else has this problem, is there an alternative tagging mod that is similar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunter Severloh 4011 Posted January 31, 2021 1 hour ago, BlackbirdSD said: is there an alternative tagging mod that is similar? Yes! -----> https://forums.bohemia.net/forums/topic/228639-ets-enemy-tagging-system/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackbirdSD 15 Posted January 31, 2021 I saw you're video on that but i dont just want to reveal enemies I want to be able for both me and my friend to point things out to each other like "lets go over there" or "hide behind that rock. Exactly like the tactical ping but more reliable. Thanks for the reply 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunter Severloh 4011 Posted January 31, 2021 I see, when your playing MP with your friend are you hosting a mission through MP lan, have a server you rent, or on a server you both join? Whats the mission you are playing, is it heavily scripted, or the tactical ping just not working after certain situations as you mentioned after respawn? I cant really say why the tactical ping wouldn't consitently work, maybe instead of respawn have revive enabled but then that all depends on who created the mission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackbirdSD 15 Posted January 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Gunter Severloh said: I see, when your playing MP with your friend are you hosting a mission through MP lan, have a server you rent, or on a server you both join? Whats the mission you are playing, is it heavily scripted, or the tactical ping just not working after certain situations as you mentioned after respawn? I cant really say why the tactical ping wouldn't consitently work, maybe instead of respawn have revive enabled but then that all depends on who created the mission. I am hosting the mission. Only a couple scripts in the folder mostly triggers. Tactical ping works most of the time. I used to think it stopped working if we looked at the map while waiting for the other to revive us but thats proven wrong. I am now wondering if it is while calling in artillery or heli support while dead, trying to do more testing. If I ever were to save a game then reload, the tactical ping reliably fails but i almost never save games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankbuster 1740 Posted January 31, 2021 I hope you find out what makes it work and what breaks it. Meantime, I've ben mulling over using this instead. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1188482020 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackbirdSD 15 Posted January 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tankbuster said: I hope you find out what makes it work and what breaks it. Meantime, I've ben mulling over using this instead. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1188482020 Does that ping in game or only the map? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankbuster 1740 Posted January 31, 2021 I havent tried it yet, to be honest. I'm hoping it's both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackbirdSD 15 Posted January 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Tankbuster said: I havent tried it yet, to be honest. I'm hoping it's both. Just tried it and it seems to just replace the yellow marker with a red circle and the circle seems to stay there until you ping the sky, maybe good or bad feature. The red is harder to see. Ill try it in multiplayer when I have a chance. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankbuster 1740 Posted January 31, 2021 That author has a second tactical ping mod, called 'enhanced' I think. Not look at that one yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackbirdSD 15 Posted February 1, 2021 I will try it thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackbirdSD 15 Posted February 2, 2021 This is a much easier to see white circle which will disappear after a few seconds but if marking close objects the circle is huge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackbirdSD 15 Posted February 4, 2021 Ok this issue seems to only happen for my friend not seeing my ping and I am the leader. I cant even give him move commands when this happens. Just played a game and it happened 3 times where the ping would work again then shut off. Always after my death and revive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites