UOAF Event Checklist - Revision history

Oakdesign.: 4.38 hints

2025-07-03T20:26:31Z

4.38 hints

Oakdesign.: format 4.38 hints

2025-07-03T20:23:24Z

format 4.38 hints

Oakdesign.: .38 server startup hints

2025-07-03T20:21:19Z

.38 server startup hints

Bs1 at 14:28, 2 September 2024

2024-09-02T14:28:02Z

Oakdesign.: /* Pre-Event Start */

2024-06-18T15:30:52Z

Pre-Event Start

Oakdesign.: /* Pre-Event Start */

2024-06-18T15:28:03Z

Pre-Event Start

Oakdesign.: /* Event Start */

2024-06-18T15:25:06Z

Event Start

Oakdesign.: Added new bot command and DNS feature to pre-event start list

2024-06-18T15:21:49Z

Added new bot command and DNS feature to pre-event start list

Tyrspawn at 22:02, 22 March 2024

2024-03-22T22:02:22Z

Tyrspawn at 21:49, 22 March 2024

2024-03-22T21:49:38Z

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 ##Start IVC Server
 ##Launch BMS (via the legacy launcher shortcut on the desktop, not the new alternative launcher)
 ##*Hint for 4.38 shortcuts for Launcher(legacy and IVC 4.38 are on server):
 ##*Be patient BMS start can take several minutes until loaded in 2d UI
 ##*After starting on Splash screen, first no mousepointer is shown, then mousepointer changes to parachute, then to fighter
 ##*don't not mouse out of rdp, minimize RDP or click while on Splashscreen  - loading might take minutes so agian be patient
 ##*if Splashscreen goes black startup has to be aborted, either Alt-Tab to Debug cmd window and close it, or CTRL ALT End to Taskmanager and kill BMS process
 ##*subsequent BMS starts usually lead to the same behavior, for the moment best solution is to shut down and restart EC2 completely
 ##Select Comm and host: “self” or “Host BMS Event”
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 ##Wait until the bot reports that the tape is finished. '''Pulling a tape can take up to 6 minutes'''. If you want to check on the progress, look at the eventbot-server window on the server.
 ##While the tape is in progress, you can start the ''Debrief''.
 #Shut down the server
 ##When the tape is finished and on GDrive and you have pulled the xxxpost file, you can shut down the server.

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 ##Verify or load the correct xxxpre file on server
 ##Start IVC Server
-##Launch BMS (via the legacy launcher shortcut on the desktop, not the new alternative launcher) Hint for 4.38 shortcuts for Launcher(legacy and IVC 4.38 are on server):   - Be patient BMS start can take several minutes until loaded in 2d UI  - After starting on Splach screen, first no mousepointer is shown, then mousepointer changes to parachute, then to fighter  - don't not mouse out of rdp, minimize RDP or click while on Splashscreen  - loading might take minutes so agian be patient  - if Splashscreen goes black startup has to be aborted, either Alt-Tab to Debug cmd window and close it, or CTRL ALT End to Taskmanager and kill BMS process  - subsequent BMS starts usually lead to the same behavior, for the moment best solution is to shut down and restart EC2 completely
+##Launch BMS (via the legacy launcher shortcut on the desktop, not the new alternative launcher)
 ##Select Comm and host: “self” or “Host BMS Event”
 ##Navigate to Campaign/Saved and select xxxpre file

@@ Line 14: / Line 14: @@
 ##Verify or load the correct xxxpre file on server
 ##Start IVC Server
-##Launch BMS (via the legacy launcher shortcut on the desktop, not the new alternative launcher)
+##Launch BMS (via the legacy launcher shortcut on the desktop, not the new alternative launcher) Hint for 4.38 shortcuts for Launcher(legacy and IVC 4.38 are on server):   - Be patient BMS start can take several minutes until loaded in 2d UI  - After starting on Splach screen, first no mousepointer is shown, then mousepointer changes to parachute, then to fighter  - don't not mouse out of rdp, minimize RDP or click while on Splashscreen  - loading might take minutes so agian be patient  - if Splashscreen goes black startup has to be aborted, either Alt-Tab to Debug cmd window and close it, or CTRL ALT End to Taskmanager and kill BMS process  - subsequent BMS starts usually lead to the same behavior, for the moment best solution is to shut down and restart EC2 completely
 ##Select Comm and host: “self” or “Host BMS Event”
 ##Navigate to Campaign/Saved and select xxxpre file

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 BMS & IVC Server: '''bms.uoaf.net'''
-Alternate IP/hostname for those outside of North America or those with poor connections: '''alternative.bms.uoaf.net'''
+Alternate IP/hostname for those outside of North America or those with poor connections: '''alternative.bms.uoaf.net   (alt.bms.uoaf.net)'''
 Please confirm your setup is working and then connect to the server and test your IVC with any available player.

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 #Post into #saturday-bms-events with context to alert the community the server is available:
-@BMS Events The server is up for BMS Event # XXX and is tarting in X minutes
+@BMS Events The server is up for BMS Event # XXX and is starting in X minutes
 BMS & IVC Server: '''bms.uoaf.net'''
-Alternate IP for those outside of North America or those with poor connections: '''alternative.bms.uoaf.net'''
+Alternate IP/hostname for those outside of North America or those with poor connections: '''alternative.bms.uoaf.net'''
 Please confirm your setup is working and then connect to the server and test your IVC with any available player.
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 #Final check on new comers: an experienced UOAF member should be in each flight.
 #[[Radios#IVC Check|IVC checks]] in flight order, as per briefing (F1)
 ==Flight Briefing==

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 ==Pre-Event Start==
-#Start BMS AWS EC2 instance from discord bot command /start-server BMS
+#Start BMS AWS EC2 instance from discord bot command use <code>/start-server BMS</code>
 #RDP to EC2 using DNS bms.uoaf.net
 #Bring up dedicated server/IVC [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SFc83qfpqaHfD12ON8zRmH8EhCNq-42t8EX5kizQ8uc/edit# using instructions here] ~30 minutes before the event

@@ Line 9: / Line 9: @@
 ==Pre-Event Start==
 #Bring up dedicated server/IVC [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SFc83qfpqaHfD12ON8zRmH8EhCNq-42t8EX5kizQ8uc/edit# using instructions here] ~30 minutes before the event
 ##Verify or load the correct xxxpre file on server
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 ##Restart BMS. You MUST restart BMS (since BMS 4.34)
 #'''Look for new people, if so:'''
 ##'''Ask each one to CONFIRM they have seen the advice to new players here, read SOPs, installed theater, read briefing and general requirements'''
 ##Check Upload/BW for connection
 ###'''Determine Upload Speed''' (<nowiki>http://www.speedtest.net</nowiki>), note megabits

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 If you're new and have never flown with us, please join our more casual, and lower stakes friday night flights session (see #friday-night-flights) first OR if you can't make it, ask for a "check ride" in #pickup-flights by pinging @BMS Pickups. A member of the community will you run through a 1on1 or much smaller session to make sure you're up to speed. As a newcomer you are also expected to:
-# Meet basic requirements: [[SOPs/Basic Requirements]]
+#Meet basic requirements: [[SOPs/Basic Requirements]]
-# And observe our general standard operating procedures: [[General SOPs|https://codex.uoaf.net/index.php/General_SOPs]]
+#And observe our general standard operating procedures: [[General SOPs|https://codex.uoaf.net/index.php/General_SOPs]]
-# Read the briefing in advance of the event, and complete all Theater setup. You're expected to have everything ready BEFORE you join the event.
+#Read the briefing in advance of the event, and complete all Theater setup. You're expected to have everything ready BEFORE you join the event.
 Please ask someone with a "green" name (UOAF roster member) if you need help with anything above.
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 ##Run an Instant Action to ensure that your controls and Track-IR are functioning properly
 ##Restart BMS. You MUST restart BMS (since BMS 4.34)
-#Look for new people, if so:
+#'''Look for new people, if so:'''
-##[[General SOPs|Share SOPs link]] and [[SOPs/Minimum Competencies|minimum competencies]] into #saturday-bms-events - tell them to review it
+##'''Ask each one to CONFIRM they have seen the advice to new players here, read SOPs, installed theater, read briefing and general requirements'''
-##Upload/BW for connection
+##Check Upload/BW for connection
 ###'''Determine Upload Speed''' (<nowiki>http://www.speedtest.net</nowiki>), note megabits
 ###'''Convert upload speed to kilobits''', 1 mbps = 1000 kilobits, eg. 2 mbps = 2000 kilobits