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[FL2070]

I have a multiplayer dogfight mission set up, and I want to customize the spawnpoints. Unfortunately, when I attempt to place a spawnpoint placeholder, I get an error message. What are the requirements for placing this object?


Screenshot shows the object I am placing, where I am trying to place it, and the error message I get.

[Gubi]

I sure wish I knew.  My first question would have been..."Have you established a home base?"...but I see that you have done that.  Hmmm.  You are looking to move spawn points, or increase the number of them, if I may...?

[FL2070]

I'm looking to move them, particularly because certain aircraft that can't be taxied are spawning in parking spots, which makes them very hard to take off with.

[Gubi]

…"aircraft that can't be taxied"...you are making a specialist mission of some kind?   Like with Okhas laying on the ground and such...?

[FL2070]

No. I am making edits to my B-17 mission.

[SAS~Storebror]

There's two Home Base variants, "Home Base" and "Standalone Home Base".
You need the 2nd, but might have the 1st there.


Mike

[FL2070]

Strange. I never noticed. Thank you!

[FL2070]

If I may—what is the difference between a "Home Base" and a "Home Base - Stand Alone"?

[SAS~Storebror]

I'm an FMB idiot but this is what I think of it myself:
A "Home Base" can only be where a map already has a predefined spot for such a base. That's usually the map's airfields.
A "Standalone Home Base" can be anywhere.

This also makes sense in case of your issue:
A "Home Base" would have spawn place holders defined on the map already, whereas for a "Standalone Home Base" you can define them yourself.


Mike

[FL2070]

Thanks, that's a big help. I've managed to solve my problem.

[Gubi]

I never knew that either...or attempted to use a "standalone home base".  Thanx

[WhiteSnake1976]

Great, this solved a problem i had also.