DarcCore

1.0.116

20260201
# DarcMissions
This update introduces major modifications to json files. These are the updates I've been waiting to push out for quite a while. The unfortunate thing is that this will break your existing json file compatibility. The positive thing is that there are no foreseen changes planned to be introduced in the near future. This current structure should be, not to say final, but close to it.

IMPORTANT: Clear your DarcMods folder to receive new json files.

Main features:
* Major changes in json files. Do a clean install which means delete all files under DarcMods folder.
* Compatibility fix for Freedom Fighters
* Minor fixes here and there.

# DarcMissionsCompatFF
Compatibility fix for Freedom Fighters

1.0.115

20260118
# DarcMissions
Minor update mainly for helicopter flight model fixes.

Changed jsons - remove the files to receive updated ones.
* dc_enemyConfig.json (Added RHS ION)

Main features:
* Support for RHS ION faction. Use ``RHS_ION`` as the faction. Mod is still under work so it lacks various groups and characters.
* Chopper mission: 
  * Improved helicopter flight model. 
  * Should not wobble anymore. 
  * Faster flying. 
  * Better handling of steep hills. 
  
# DarcSpawner
Changed jsons - remove the files to receive updated ones.
* dc_spawnerConfig.json

Main features: 
* Added some additional loot

1.0.114

20260115
# DarcMissions
Changed jsons - remove the files to receive updated ones.
* dc_enemyConfig.json (Added Japan Self-Defense Forces)
* dc_secondWave.json (File renamed to dc_qrf.json)

Main features:
* GM droppable NonValidArea. You can find it in the same place as the missions. 
  * Note that it uses the same functionality as mission spawn so there is a slight delay before they appear on the map.
  * You can edit the size of a NonValidArea in GM view. Hover on top of the red circle on map. Hold Left Control and use scroll wheel to change size.
  * You can delete a NonValidArea in GM view. Hover on top of the red circle and press DELETE on keyboard.
  * Once you leave the map view, the file is saved on the server folder.
* Support for Japan Self-Defense Forces. Use ``JSDF_RAS`` as the faction. Mod is still under work so it lacks various groups and characters.

1.0.113

20260111
# DarcMissions
Changed jsons - remove the files to receive updated ones.
* dc_missionConfig.json (version update)
* dc_missionConfig_Chopper.json (new sub-missions)
* dc_missionConfig_HvtItem.json (new sub-missions)
* dc_enemyList.json (support for new Ballien Creatures)

__Recommendation__: For mission difficulty settings to take effect, delete all your mission configurations dc_missionConfig_xxx.json . No need to delete in case you are happy with NORMAL difficulty.

Main features
* Refactored the json loading/saving. Better looking jsons and provides capability for error checking. 
* Support for Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) faction. Use ChinesePLA as the faction.
* Mission difficulty settings enabled for all missions. Mission difficulty is shown on the marker. See documentation for details.

1.0.112

20251222
# DarcMissions
Changed jsons - remove the files to receive updated ones.
* dc_missionConfig_Chopper.json
* dc_compatFFConfig.json

Main features
* Simplified helicopter definition for Chopper mission.
* Fixes and improvements for Freedom Fighters compatibility

1.0.111

1.0.110

20251213
# DarcMissions
No changes in mission jsons. This updated introduces a new mission: Chopper.

Main features:
* Chopper mission: A flying helicopter is spawned on the edge of the map and will fly to the mission location. Look out, it's searching for you.

1.0.109

20251128
# DarcMissions
No changes in mission jsons. This is mainly a bug fix release and preparation for next bigger update.
Main features:
* Proper support for Bacon Zombies. Setting ``BACON_622120A5448725E3_FACTION`` as the enemy faction, will turn all mission enemies to zombies. Storywise may not be perfect as the zombies will setup camps and roadblocks. They will also hunt you with cars (Convoy mission) as they don't know how to disembark a vehicle. 
  * For proper support, delete your ``dc_enemyList.json`` to get an updated one.

1.0.108

20251123
Misc stuff

1.0.107

20251104
# DarcMissions
No changes in mission jsons. This is mainly a bug fix release and preparation for next bigger update.
Fixes:
- Added better support for Tactical Flava mod. If you use the mod, remove ``dc_enemyList.json`` to get a new one.
- Extended ``akas`` functionality in ``dc_enemyList.json`` to support more complex filtering. See docs.
- Clicking on the map icon did not show the intel / time left.
- Mission will fail if AI spawn fails.
- Occupation drop from GM had wrong mission type

1.0.106

20251102
# DarcMissions
No changes in mission jsons. This is mainly a bug fix release and preparation for next bigger update.
Fixes:
- Added better support for Rayzis Optics
- Marker issue "NULL pointer to instance. Variable 'm_wMarkerTimestamp'" fixed
- Issue "(E): Math.RandomInt" fixes. Happened when min/max were the same.
- AI removal is immediate instead of setting first damage. Hopefully fixes some FPS drops reported.

20251102
# DarcSpawner
Fixes:
- Default text for map marker was shown.

1.0.105

Update for 1.6

1.0.104

Update 20251027
# DarcMissions
No changes in mission jsons. This is mainly a bug fix release and preparation for next bigger update.
Fixes:
* UTIL_MAGAZINE typos (was UTIL_MAGAZINES in a few places)
* fallbackEnemyFaction had issues when factions are not properly available setup
  * British Forces faction should work properly.

1.0.103

20251025
No changes in mission jsons. This is mainly an addition for Freedom Fighters compatibility.

Main features:
* Support for British Forces
  * If you're using the faction, delete dc_enemyList.json to get an updated one.

1.0.102

Minor fix

1.0.101

1.0.100

20251012
Mission json files have changes. The safest way is to backup your current ones if you have made a lot changes. If not, just delete the old confs. Hopefully this is one of the last big changes for now.
NOTE: dc_coreConfig.json and dc_lootList.json have been updated too.

Fixes:
* Moved locationTypes under general as it's a common attribute for all missions. 
* Hunters spawn distance fixes.
* Added GEAR_HEADGEAR, CLOTHING_HEADGEAR

1.0.99

20251012
Mission json files have changes. The safest way is to backup your current ones if you have made a lot changes. If not, just delete the old confs. Hopefully this is one of the last big changes for now.
NOTE: dc_coreConfig.json and dc_lootList.json have been updated too.

Fixes:
* Moved locationTypes under general as it's a common attribute for all missions. 
* Hunters spawn distance fixes.
* Added GEAR_HEADGEAR, CLOTHING_HEADGEAR

1.0.98

20250910
Major changes in the json files. The safest way is to backup your current ones if you have made a lot changes. If not, just delete the old confs.

This release is 
for bug fixing and clean up of configurations.
to get some run time before the new version of Arma Reforger is out.
a preparation for new functionality needed for my future ideas.

Main features:
New mission: Stash - A secret stash is available for picking. May or may not have guards near it.
Clicking on an active mission on map will show remaining time.

Fixes:
Hunters work properly on Kunar map.
Various crash fixes here and there.
Convoys have passengers.

1.0.97

20250824
Updated json: dc_enemyList.json - remove your existing file.

Fixes:
* HvtItem and HvtVip missions occasionally created a static win marker on map.
* Better support for factions: BALLIEN_BC_FACTION, BACON_622120A5448725E3_FACTION

1.0.96

Update 20250822
DarcMissions - Main features:
* New mission: High Value Target Item - A structure is to be destroyed.
* Change in behaviour: Loot is spawned only after win is reached. This is true for missions: Occupation, Squatters, HvtVip, HvtItem, Roadblock

1.0.95

Update 20250815
Major changes in the json files. The safest way is to backup your current ones if you have made a lot changes. If not, just delete the old confs.

DarcMissions - Main features:
* New mission: High Value Target VIP - An AI is defined as a High Value Target VIP. Go take him down.
* Changes in missions related to win condition. Notice that depending on the (sub-)mission, for a win you may not need to kill all AIs. So, be careful out there.
* Game master map view:
 * Missions and NonValidAreas are shown on the map.
 * Missions can be deleted by pressing 'delete'.

1.0.94

Hide unnecessary errors

1.0.93

Update 20250801
Minor update to properly find enemies when using TOH ReCharacters. Update *should not* affect existing installs. If you're using TOH ReCharacters, delete your dc_enemyList.json and a new one will be created.

Main features:
* Support for TOH ReCharacters
  * MEI supported
  * MEC is not supported
* Checked compatibility with ArlandXEveron and Novka

Fixes:
* Convoy mission: When vehicle spawn fails, the mission fails .. instead of crashing.
* Squatters mission: Building selection was not working properly.
* Mission position searching much faster. When mission was starting, servers took quite some time to find a spot on large maps.
* Crashes with EveronXArland when searching for mission position.

1.0.92

Update 20250630

Minor update to properly find enemies when using RHS. Update *should not* affect existing installs. If you're using RHS, delete your dc_enemyList.json and a new one will be created.

Main features:
* Support for RHS enemies
  * RHS_USAF and RHS_AFRF supported
  * RHS_ION is not supported

1.0.91

Multiple changes. See the main changes in DarcMissions.

1.0.90

Multiple changes. See the main changes in DarcMissions.

1.0.89

1.0.88

New icons

1.0.87