Defect Name: Unable to complete intercept of base

Build: HCE 2007.000

Repeatable: Y

Operating System: XP

DB used: HCDB-071223

Scenario used: Unable to complete intercept of base.hph

Long Description: Air group ARa is ordered to attack base ZWa. Proper intercept procedure is followed and group is ordered to close to 60nm to attack. However, the message, "Group ARA completed intercept of enemy units and is loitering in the area." appears immediately and group does not move towards the base. Manual interception is required. Weapons function normally.

 

Sequence to reproduce:

1. Order ARa to attack base ZWa surface units

2. Message, "Group ARA completed intercept of enemy units and is loitering in the area." appears

 

Expected behaviour: Air group should attack base normally when intercept procedure is initiated.

Observed behaviour: Air group does not attack base when intercept procedure is initiated.

Unable_to_complete_intercept_of_base.zip

Addressed in 2008.004

 

- Chg:0000 GE If an air group is out of weapons range when their target is

destroyed, find them another target in the same group instead

of saying their task is finished. (thanks theCase)

http://www.matrixgames.com/forums/tm.asp?m=1677672

I don't know if the fix is specific to this particular case as the primary target (the air base) isn't destroyed. It is only 30% damaged.

 

In fact, the normal attack procedure worked against this particular base in order to generate the 30% in the first place. I can't remember, but I think that the strike problem only started happening after the base was damaged.

 

I'll be sure to check on it once the patch is released.

Just double-checked in 2008.023 and while your issue is indeed slightly different, the 'fix' covers what you saw as well, ARA closes to attack range with ZWa after the attack order and subsequent placating of the staff assistant.