Hey fellas...
After talking with several people on Skype, Im starting to come up with a plan for the weekend Multiplayer missions. Even tho I wasnt there, Ive heard legit complaints about not being able to fly because for whatever reason (wrong SFMission2 version, no Sludge Hornet, previous AICarrier/Javier's carrier interference), which caused the "unable to connect" error. To remedy this, what I propose is a timeline to fly w/required "observer" check prior to showtime. It will work like this...
If you want to fly, show up in Skype 30 mins prior to agreed flight time. Join in the main chat (usually hosted by Orion). No later than 15 minutes prior to launch, get FSX up and try to join in a hosted multiplayer SFmission2 session as an "observer". If you have the required files (SFCarrier2, Sludge Hornet) and you are able to connect, you can stay in the chat room and be ready to launch on time.
If you get the error and cannot launch and are one of the unfortunate few who have GLITCHES and cannot connect, you must disconnect from the main "flying" Skype conference hosted by Orion. I will host a Skype "Help Line" conference and will do everything in my power to get you to a baseline setup to get you flying. We will completely uninstall the SFCarrier2 mission then reinstall to ensure a baseline setup, then making sure you dont have the 2.2 beta, along with checking that you have the basic Sludge Hornet files. If we have tried everything possible and you still cannot connect, you wont be able to join the multiplayer session w/the group but only fly your own sessions. At that point, IF you still wanna fly w/us in the multiplayer, I suggest you NUKE your FSX and start from scratch.
Now some might consider my proposal harsh, however, in light of the last few multiplayer sessions and the need to be respectful to others who have families and tight windows in which they can fly, this needs to happen. Remember, I dont have a family of my own, so I fly ALOT in the multiplayer during the week. Thats why Im offering the "help line" conference. My goal is to get everyone who wants a chance to fly in the multiplayer weekend session. It really is a lot of fun, w/a bit of actual carrier operations going on. You learn some, fly alot, and generally have a great time!!
If anyone has any other ideas shoot them my way. Im just putting this up as a starter and am very open to new ideas.
Later
Sludge