Draft for new Karelia Map / Gulf of Finland 1943 static front for Easy Mission Generator v94 v0A released

[kraut1]

News 12.04.2026: Preliminary and working Draft of Gulf of Finland front with 3 airfields , new Utti

Download:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/khc7biugi7vmxkz/EasyMissionGenerator-Karelia-1943-front-v0B.zip/file

News 08.03.2026: The Static Front Line of this mod has been implemented by Vander in the newest EMG v95
Still maybe interesting for some pilots are the customized settings mentioned below, that are a part of this mod.

I have completed the settings for the new Karelia / Leningrad 1943 static front.
Because the map is still not 100% completed and further map changes can be expected the settings for the new front are comparable simple in a bit less detailed as usual.
The front itself is semi historic with an accuracy of ca. +-5km...10km.

 

GUI Map in EMG:

General Notes for usage:

-Many airfields are framed with nearby rows of trees, due to this available space for landing is restricted:
 -for shorter take offs I have reduced the bomb load of the Bombers and the fuel.
 -please try out airfields at first with low numbers of bombers to see if take off works.

Customized settings in generic template:
-Ambient planes are randomnized to make the missions a bit more unpredictable:
      -ambient AI patrol 60%
     - ambient AI Attackers 80%
     -ambient lone wolves 50%
-All SP missions are successful after 30 seconds. (for Multiplayer use the optional Karelia Template)
-6-gun batteries instead of 8-guns to avoid collisions with nearby trees, forrests...
-strongholds with AT-guns
-Destroyer 7, gun boat 1024, Torpedo Boat 38 and German Landing boat as patrol ships
-Russian convoys for Ladoga with river barges escorted by gun boat 1024 and river gun boat.
-And in Karelia Template a Destroyer 7 in Kronstadt that is spawned by random and shells the German Peterhof areaeast of Oranienbaum.

 

EasyMissionGenerator-1943-front-settings-v0.zip

Edited 15 hours ago by kraut1

[GenMarkof007]

S! @kraut1,

I just downloaded the latest version of the Karelia map for 1943.
The only problem I'm encountering is when I open the mission titled "Dogfight" and choose a plane from one of the German airfields. I spawn in, and just a few seconds later, the mission starts a countdown, followed by a message saying "Stalemate."

If you need the mission files, I can send you a ZIP version.

Cheers,
GenMarkof007 

[Kapteeni45]

Hi. Good job again.  Dogfight over Leningrad... Gotta say that this is the first map, that looks like a "living" world. The countryside is filled with small villages and farms. Roads look amazing and they nailed Finnish lakes, swamp, rivers.  Plus houses anf factories are very immersive. Not just eastern Europe style grey loghouses. And making missions with EMG and Your modded versions is easy and fun..way better than default quickmission builder (which is not bad either). 

Edited February 21 by Kapteeni45

[kraut1]

9 hours ago, GenMarkof007 said:

S! @kraut1,

I just downloaded the latest version of the Karelia map for 1943.
The only problem I'm encountering is when I open the mission titled "Dogfight" and choose a plane from one of the German airfields. I spawn in, and just a few seconds later, the mission starts a countdown, followed by a message saying "Stalemate."

If you need the mission files, I can send you a ZIP version.

Cheers,
GenMarkof007 

Sorry, I fly 100% offline, no knowledge with Online / Multiplayer.

I have only 1 idea: I have added a small group that all missions are successfully completed after 30 seconds for allied and axis.
Here the Karelia Template without this setting:

CoopTemplate_KARELIA without success after 30 seconds.zip

If this does not work you could try out the default v94 CoopTemplate_GENERIC.Mission (my is modded in respect of random spawned ambient planes and some customized ground targets)

Please let me know if it works.

Edited February 21 by kraut1

[GenMarkof007]

S! @kraut1

It did work... I didn't do a long test, but at least I don't get the countdown after choosing my plane.

Big thanks,
GenMarkof007

[kraut1]

New: For Multiplayer Compatibility:
Please use this CoopTemplate_KARELIA.Mission for Online / Multiplayer:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/aylnkqsry1zhwbx/CoopTemplate_KARELIA+without+success+after+30+seconds.zip/file

Some additional Info added today:

Customized settings in generic template:
-Ambient planes are randomnized to make the missions a bit more unpredictable:
      -ambient AI patrol 60%
     - ambient AI Attackers 80%
     -ambient lone wolves 50%
-All SP missions are successful after 30 seconds. (for Multiplayer use the optional Karelia Template)
-6-gun batteries instead of 8-guns to avoid collisions with nearby trees, forrests...
-strongholds with AT-guns
-Destroyer 7, gun boat 1024, Torpedo Boat 38 and German Landing boat as patrol ships
-Russian convoys for Ladoga with river barges escorted by gun boat 1024 and river gun boat.
-And in Karelia Template a Destroyer 7 in Kronstadt that is spawned by random and shells the German Peterhof areaeast of Oranienbaum.

[GenMarkof007]

S! @kraut1

Did you try this backup stuff for the AI planes when doing a Dogfight mission with an MP server?
I just did a test today, and the server was saying that the mission had an error with the planes.
This message was showing every 2 minutes in the chat message.
I saw that SYN_Vander is also using that in the latest EMG. Is it possible to verify this with a server?

I didn't get any message before, when non-backup AI planes were in the EMG missions.

Thanks for your time and collaboration.

Cheers,
GenMarkof007

[kraut1]

7 hours ago, GenMarkof007 said:

S! @kraut1

Did you try this backup stuff for the AI planes when doing a Dogfight mission with an MP server?
I just did a test today, and the server was saying that the mission had an error with the planes.
This message was showing every 2 minutes in the chat message.
I saw that SYN_Vander is also using that in the latest EMG. Is it possible to verify this with a server?

I didn't get any message before, when non-backup AI planes were in the EMG missions.

Thanks for your time and collaboration.

Cheers,
GenMarkof007

Hi @GenMarkof007,

In general my settings are based on the latest EMGv94.
Because my knowledge in respect of multiplayer = 0 I suggest to use the default EMGv94 "CoopTemplate_GENERIC.Mission".
If this works in general I could try to create Multiplayer compatible "CoopTemplate_GENERIC.Mission" with my customized target settings.
Concerning "backup stuff for the AI planes" I have to admit that I don't know where this option has to be choosen? In EMGv94?

Concerning Multiplayer: my internet connection is not configured for Multiplayer and I will not do.
But for tests I have created Dogfight and Cooperative Servers just to see if I could start the missions...

[kraut1]

Hi @GenMarkof007,

And please try Karelia / Multiplayer at first with the default EMGv94 without my settings / the new front.
If there is a problem with Multiplayer / Karelia in general please ask Vander because he is very experienced in this topic.
If the default EMGv94 / Karelia map works in Multiplayer you can try my 1943 front...
And as I have suggested please try out the default EMGv94 "CoopTemplate_GENERIC.Mission".
Additionally here a further simplified CoopTemplate Karelia:
(Kronstadt destroyer group removed, static ships, planes moved into the static\SYN:... groups)
CoopTemplate_KARELIA for MP test v2.zip

Edited February 23 by kraut1

[kraut1]

The Static Front Line of this mod has been implemented by Vander in the newest EMG v95:

@GenMarkof007: please try out the new "offical" EMG v95, I suppose it will be suitable for Multiplayer / Online Missions

[GenMarkof007]

S! @kraut1

Thanks for your message...
I did try it last night after seeing the new update version. 95, and everything was working great! 😉

Quick question, could I start with this new Karelia template and adjust it for the EMG for Tank Crew? Or it's simpler to do a new one from scratch.
I really would like to have this new map (Karelia) for the Tank Crew EMG.

Again, big thanks for your message.
Cheers, GenMarkof007  

[kraut1]

24 minutes ago, GenMarkof007 said:

S! @kraut1

Thanks for your message...
I did try it last night after seeing the new update version. 95, and everything was working great! 😉

Quick question, could I start with this new Karelia template and adjust it for the EMG for Tank Crew? Or it's simpler to do a new one from scratch.
I really would like to have this new map (Karelia) for the Tank Crew EMG.

Again, big thanks for your message.
Cheers, GenMarkof007  

I myself have only worked on EMG Flight Sim templates but I had a look in the TC template for Lapino:

-the Front Lines, e.g.: Lines_A seem to be the same as in the flight sim EMG.

But you have to consider that tanks are in comparison with planes unbelievable slow, so from my point of view you have to create maybe by copying very small fronts for tanks, maybe ca. 40x40km as it is in the Prokhorovka map.

-the Static Group will be similar as in the flight sim EMG too, but this is in general not complex.

The rest of the flight sim and TC EMG is very different, you have less settings files and in the templates there are big differences too

-You have to analyze the TC EMG and learn to understand how it works.

-Altogther seen I suppose that it is possible to adapt it to the Karelia map.

-But from my experience with the flight sim EMG I suppose that you have to invest many, many working hours to get a working solution, maybe ca. 20...80hours without any guarantee that it will work.
-I myself have already decided for me 2 years ago that I will not start working on TC EMG mods, simply too much work for me...

[Kapteeni45]

If you ever have time, it would be great to have  1-2 airfields to Northwest part of Finland, Utti and Kymi airfields. Also USSR needs Lavansaari  And Seiskari airfields. During the trench warfare phase of the Continuation War 1942-1944, the front remained largely unchanged, so it might not be a huge task. Most needed are Finnish airfields. I understand that imap  is still at kinda beta-stage, but...maybe a new situation for summer 1943 for Norhwest part for those airfield included. Russians did bombraids to Kotka area, Finns patrolled and intercept plus attacked submarines and navy. So, most dogfights were at sea. 

Anyways, EMG is working well for me as it is. Thank you for Making Karelia Map Great Again for flying sims!

Edited March 18 by Kapteeni45

[kraut1]

56 minutes ago, Kapteeni45 said:

If you ever have time, it would be great to have  1-2 airfields to Northwest part of Finland, Utti and Kymi airfields. Also USSR needs Lavansaari  And Seiskari airfields. During the trench warfare phase of the Continuation War 1942-1944, the front remained largely unchanged, so it might not be a huge task. Most needed are Finnish airfields. I understand that imap  is still at kinda beta-stage, but...maybe a new situation for summer 1943 for Norhwest part for those airfield included. Russians did bombraids to Kotka area, Finns patrolled and intercept plus attacked submarines and navy. So, most dogfights were at sea. 

Anyways, EMG is working well for me as it is. Thank you for Making Karelia Map Great Again for flying sims!

Thanks!
Currently I have a bit to much stress altogether seen...
But maybe in spring a further extended version of the current static front with Kotka and the russian held islands...
But it will take some time...
Too big projects are currently not the best for me... But there will be solution for you request.

[kraut1]

On 3/18/2026 at 8:13 PM, Kapteeni45 said:

If you ever have time, it would be great to have  1-2 airfields to Northwest part of Finland, Utti and Kymi airfields. Also USSR needs Lavansaari  And Seiskari airfields. During the trench warfare phase of the Continuation War 1942-1944, the front remained largely unchanged, so it might not be a huge task. Most needed are Finnish airfields. I understand that imap  is still at kinda beta-stage, but...maybe a new situation for summer 1943 for Norhwest part for those airfield included. Russians did bombraids to Kotka area, Finns patrolled and intercept plus attacked submarines and navy. So, most dogfights were at sea. 

Anyways, EMG is working well for me as it is. Thank you for Making Karelia Map Great Again for flying sims!

@Kapteeni45 Would be this front in respect of the islands for average 1943 correct?

[Kapteeni45]

Yes. It suits well.  Lavansaari was active USSR airfield during WW2 agains Finns. Great for dogfight and bombing scenarios for both sides! Waiting patiently.

[kraut1]

1 hour ago, Kapteeni45 said:

Yes. It suits well.  Lavansaari was active USSR airfield during WW2 agains Finns. Great for dogfight and bombing scenarios for both sides! Waiting patiently.

I had a short look to the mentioned new finish / russian airfields and they seem to be comparable free of close obstacles like trees what means that bomber missions with full loaded bombers should be possible.

[Kapteeni45]

3 hours ago, kraut1 said:

I had a short look to the mentioned new finish / russian airfields and they seem to be comparable free of close obstacles like trees what means that bomber missions with full loaded bombers should be possible.

Good! I though that Lavansaari was too small for bombers. But i quess USSR did some bombing raids to Kotka from there. Finns tried to bomb Laavansaari, but failed to destroy it. I believe Finland did have  Frey  radar stations too. 

[kraut1]

2 hours ago, Kapteeni45 said:

Good! I though that Lavansaari was too small for bombers. But i quess USSR did some bombing raids to Kotka from there. Finns tried to bomb Laavansaari, but failed to destroy it. I believe Finland did have  Frey  radar stations too. 

 

Lavansaari works with e.g.: 9x Pe2s35 with 75% fuel and 4 x 250kg bombs + minimum 3 to 6 escort fighters

(the escorts are importent because with escorts the bombers are lined behind the escorts what increases the available length of the runway)

Edited March 20 by kraut1

[Kapteeni45]

Nice.  Those islands are kinda beautifull. Good job!

[kraut1]

Today I have created Kimy Airfield.
Very long but narrow runway.
With a small modification of a standard EMG airfield taxying is possible (6x Ju88 + 4x BF109) tested.

AI Take off with bigger units from runway and AI landing without problems.

And some EMG targets in Kotka defined.

Taxying test:

Attack on Kotka:

@Kapteeni45 

Edited March 26 by kraut1

[Kapteeni45]

It might be Kymi Airfield... Anyways. Great work!!

[kraut1]

Thanks

Yes, in EMG it is, was just a spelling error, it was late yesterday....

[Kapteeni45]

 it will be awesome to fly your missions. I have been a huge fan of Finnish WW2 fighter heroes since i was 8 or 9. My first Airfix model was Folland Gnat.https://ilmavoimamuseo.fi/museoesineet/folland-gnat-mk-1-gn-101/ We did live near Tikkakoski airfield before. I saw al the planes. And here them when they warm up engine....thnen came Migs, and https://ilmavoimamuseo.fi/museoesineet/saab-35fs-draken-dk-223/. when i learned to read, i borrowed all the books about FAF in WW2. And now i can fly over Finland again. Thanks to you, Syn vander  and other developers. BTW, i never wanted to fly in real life... Dont know why. I was a motorbike and american car enthusiast more.

[kraut1]

News 29.03.2026: Preliminary and working Draft of Gulf of Finland front with 2 airfields Kymi and Lavansaari released

(I will continue with 2 or 3 further airfields end of April...

@Kapteeni45