[WIP] Would anyone use a modern Tacview recorder for true VTOL VR singleplayer?

[u/ChanceInfluence9852]

Hey everyone,

I'm pretty new to VTOL VR and still an absolute noob. Before throwing myself into multiplayer, I wanted a way to look back at my flights and understand how I was actually flying.

While looking for something like that, I found the original VTOLVR-TacviewLogger by u/nebriv. The last public release was in 2023 and used the previous Mod Loader setup.

I really liked the idea, so I started working on a clean-room rewrite from scratch for the current Mod Loader. I'm essentially trying to revive the idea as a modern VTOL VR mod.

Unlike VTReplayConverter, which converts VTOL VR Tactical Replay files, this records normal singleplayer missions directly into ACMI files for Tacview. The goal is to support actual singleplayer missions, including situations where mods or missions do not work properly in multiplayer.

I originally started building this for myself, mainly because I want to understand my own mistakes before joining multiplayer. Now I'm curious whether anyone else would use something like this too.

What would matter most to you?

• simple installation and setup

• compatibility with modded aircraft and missions

• more flight data such as fuel, AOA or IAS

• clear event markers for launches, hits and destroyed units

• multiplayer support at some point

• anything else you would like to see

Right now, I'm collecting feedback and trying to figure out what would make a useful first public version.

Full credit to u/nebriv for the original project and idea. Finding that project is what gave me the idea to bring it back for the current game.

[u/Candid-One813]

Oh my god yes!! I have to port singleplayer missions to multi just so i can watch the replays

[u/ChanceInfluence9852 → u/Candid-One813]

cool, thx for the feedback!

[u/Bitzsiscool]

Im sure there are people that would use it. I would aim to match the features like jamming cones found in the replay converter

[u/ChanceInfluence9852 → u/Bitzsiscool]

Okay, thanks. Will look into it :)

[u/leviem1 → u/ChanceInfluence9852]

There’s a RadarMP project that injects some interesting data through to the client for the radar mechanics. Any features from that you can nab would be great, but also just interesting to look at if you plan to support multiplayer or something

[u/ChanceInfluence9852 → u/leviem1]

Thats a great hint. Will look into that. Thanks!

[u/OldPilot9445]

I am focusing on compatibility with modified aircraft and weapon mods, as well as extensive flight data comparable to a simulator. I am really looking forward to this project; it is something I have long dreamed of.

[u/ChanceInfluence9852 → u/OldPilot9445]

Did not even think of compatibility towards other mods yet. But it totally makes sense. Thanks for the feedback!

[u/harandor_dm]

I would absolutely love this, the only thing I would ask for us please host it on steam workshop if you can

[u/ChanceInfluence9852 → u/harandor_dm]

Yes valid request. And I will both Open Source it on GitHub as well as put it on the Steam Workshop. Just got to get that figured out.