Nothing wrong with that test except I really think one greater question needs to be answered first: Why do I have the issue in 4.11 and 4.12 stock and not in HSFX 6 (which is based on 4.11). This is using the same Missions folder on the same computer.

To me, that is where the real answer lies, don't you think?

EDIT: Since I had some time I tried what you suggested. I have an available laptop so I transferred a copy of IL-2 onto that. I ran the game and I have the exact same issue there. I can't load a Solomons map with the FMB using my 'big' Missions folder. When I try loading from a 'clean' 4.12 Missions folder, I can load any Solomons map.

Comments?

Aviar

The question to ask your self is why is it only you having this FMB specific problem ?

Process of elimination would be adding missions from the 250 mb missions folder to the v4.12 directory untill FMB locks up send me the folders to see if it locks up mine also ?

Also

When was
Recent Missions
Introduced to the FMB ?

Maybe some things checking the missions list and getting confused with folder file name extensions in there.

But why does it matter when you load a clean map? And is it only Solomons, do all others work fine?

In the interest of finding the cause of this I have a proposal for finding the cause.

Open Missions folder and rename all the folders inside by adding _TEST to the end of the folder name

Start IL2 4.12 and load Solomon Map in FMB - presumably the map will load and the test can continue.

Then Close IL2 and rename the Campaign_TEST folder back to Campaign and Start IL2 4.12 and load Solomon Map in FMB

If all is well, stop IL2 and rename the Net_TEST folder back to Net and Start IL2 4.12 and load Solomon Map in FMB


ETC. ETC. You get the drift.

Once your game locks up you will know which folder contains the rogue file(s) and the process of elimination can begin inside that folder.

I'll be interested to know any outcome.

It's ok guys. I found a workaround and I'm fine with that. I'm enjoying 4.12 and that's what is important.

Aviar

And what did you do then exactly?

I already posted that information a couple of days ago so I won't put people to sleep repeating myself.

Aviar

I get the same IL-2 failure to respond with the Solomon's map. Running a rather large (126kb) dogfight mission and testing in FMB using 2x, 4x, and 8x acceleration to verify sequencing of AI.

I can exit out of FMB and back to the main IL-2 screen, but when I then click any other screen button, I get a second mouse pointer and a blue spinning circle. IL-2 never responds beyond this point and I have to CTRL-ALT-DEL to exit.