"Special" missions in RSRD?

[dmlavan]

I'm running RSRD for TM 1.7.2. Done 4 patrols so far - every one has been to report to a specific area, patrol for a given amount of time, etc., then when I complete that and report in I've been given a new patrol assignment. Does RSRD still include the photo recon, pilot rescue, and commando insert missions (and I just haven't been assigned any)? I read one post that said recommended to install RSRD to avoid these missions, but the main RSRD thread indicates these missions are still included.

[M. Sarsfield]

My very first mission on my first patrol was to insert commandos on an island to the SW of Makin in the Marshall Islands. My second objective was to "support the landing" which included staying in the area for a specified amount of time. I got credit for both objectives and then I was told to the patrol the Marshall Islands for shipping within a 300NM radius. That's what I'm doing currently and I haven't run into any issues, yet.

I really like the RSRDC mod a lot. I'm not using RFB, NSM, or TM with the mod.

[DavyJonesFootlocker]

I'm using RSRDC with RFB and all the patrols are combat patrols. No insertions, no special misssions. At least I hope there is a variety in the Mod.

[M. Sarsfield]

Maybe TM and RFB have disabled those features in RSRDC. It was really cool to watch the soldiers pop up on deck, get into the raft one by one, and paddle over to the beach. I was expecting gunfire from the island and had everyone at battle stations, but the island was deserted. It's just an eye candy mission, but it was a refreshing change of venue.

[M. Sarsfield]

One thing that may make a difference is that I'm using the Narwhal. Since she was a larger boat than the standard fleet boat, they used her for special missions like this, because there was more room for soldiers and their gear.

[dmlavan]

Will try a campaign as Narwhal and see if it makes a difference

[capt_frank]

I just started a mission in a S boat which requires an agent drop-off. I'm running a "modified" stock 1.4 with RSRDC.

[lurker_hlb3]

From the RSRDC Readme

All Stock Special Ops missions have been disabled. New special operations missions are based of actual patrol logs.


26 new Special Operations Missions that cover the following operations: Coast Watcher Insertion in the Solomon / New Guinea, Pre-Invasion Recon / Intelligence gathering missions, guerrilla re-supply / insertion missions, and Commando / USMC Raider Insertion missions. Special note about the Pre-Invasion Recon missions, since there is no way to “photo” land units, the requirement is to “reach” the recon area (5km circle).

[dmlavan]

Lurker,
Thanks. Not to sound too foolish, but are "pilot rescue" missions considered "Special Ops missions" as well and therefore disabled? Great mod, by the way - I really enjoy the new mission assignments after completing the previous one.

[lurker_hlb3]

Lurker,
Thanks. Not to sound too foolish, but are "pilot rescue" missions considered "Special Ops missions" as well and therefore disabled? Great mod, by the way - I really enjoy the new mission assignments after completing the previous one.


There are a number of "down pilot" missions in RSRDC.

[dmlavan]

Thanks! :up: