DCS is a fun combat simulator on PC. Players can use the mission editor to create unique missions, and program custom voiceover files in the mission script to make everything more realistic.
We highly recommend mission creators who don't have to resources to record their own voiceover to use a high quality paid text to speech program.
These programs have hundreds of voice profiles to pick from to create specific voiceover..
The key is to craft a good mission with a good narration behind it.
Use AI To Generate A Mission Script
Use a tool like ChatGPT to generate a short mission script, then ask it to add narrator dialogues to make the mission more realistic with characters involved.
Modify the script to smooth out any logical mission flow and create triggers and conditional events to activate the voiceover at the right time.
Before we finish up the mission editor, we have to generate the voiceover files first.
Use Text To Speech To Generate The Voiceover Files
Simply enter the dialogues into the text to speech program and download them in ogg format.
If not, use a audio converter to do so.
Load the corresponding voiceover files in the right triggering event inside DCS mission editor.
Test The Mission
Load up the mission and see if the mission script runs smoothly, and the voiceover are played at the correct stage of the mission.
Example:
This is a simple mission script built by ChatGPT. Editors can further modify the script to add more subtle elements to make a fun DCS mission.
Mission: "Operation Desert Storm"
Objective: The AH-64 Apache is on a mission to support friendly ground troops in an ongoing battle against enemy forces in the desert. The mission is to take out enemy armor and artillery positions in order to secure the area and allow friendly forces to advance.
Prelude:
- The pilot of the Apache, Captain John, receives the mission briefing from the command center. "Captain John, we have reports of enemy armor and artillery positions in the desert. Your mission is to take them out and support friendly ground troops in the area."
- Captain John checks the map for the location of the enemy positions. "Alright, I've got the location of the enemy positions. I'm ready to take off."
- Captain John takes off in the Apache and heads towards the designated area. "Apache, airborne and en route to the target area."
Phase 1:
- Captain John approaches the first enemy position, an artillery battery. "I've got the artillery battery in sight, switching to Hellfire missiles."
- Captain John uses the Apache's sensors to locate the battery and destroys it with Hellfire missiles. "Artillery battery eliminated, moving on to the next target."
- Captain John spots a group of enemy tanks on the move. "I've got a group of enemy tanks on the move, switching to the 30mm cannon."
- Captain John engages the tanks with the Apache's 30mm cannon and destroys them. "Tanks eliminated, continuing the search for more targets."
Phase 2:
- Captain John receives reports of enemy infantry in the area. "I've got reports of enemy infantry in the area, switching to the 30mm cannon."
- Captain John engages the infantry with the Apache's 30mm cannon. "Infantry eliminated, moving on to the next target."
- Captain John receives reports of enemy air defenses in the area. "I've got reports of enemy air defenses in the area, switching to Hellfire missiles."
- Captain John engages the air defenses with the Apache's Hellfire missiles. "Air defenses eliminated, continuing the search for more targets."
Phase 3:
- Captain John receives confirmation that the friendly ground troops have secured the area and are advancing. "I've got confirmation that friendly ground troops have secured the area and are advancing, providing cover for them."
- Captain John receives clearance to return to base. "Command, this is Apache, requesting clearance to return to base. Mission accomplished."
Epilogue:
- Captain John lands safely at the airbase and debriefs with the command center. "Command, this is Apache, landing safely at the airbase. Mission accomplished, enemy armor and artillery positions eliminated, allowing friendly forces to advance."
Total mission time: 30 minutes