Frequently Asked Questions

IASER (Integrated AI Strategic Engagement & Response) is a revolutionary strategic warfare simulation system designed for DCS World. It provides:

• Strategic AI Engine: Theater-level decision making and strategic planning
• Economic Warfare: Resource modeling and supply chain simulation
• Frontline Management: Dynamic battlefield tracking and territorial control
• Intelligence Operations: Fog of war and information warfare
• Battlefield AI: Advanced tactical coordination

IASER transforms DCS missions from tactical engagements into comprehensive strategic warfare simulations.

Choose based on your needs:

• IASER_Complete_Embedded.exe (84.5 KB) - Recommended: Complete strategic warfare system, optimal performance, best for most users
• IASER_Unified_GUI.exe (87.0 KB): Includes Qt6 graphical interface for real-time monitoring and control
• IASER_Unified.exe (251.5 KB): Maximum capabilities with extended features for advanced users

For first-time users, we recommend starting with IASER_Complete_Embedded.exe.

IASER is currently available as an open-source strategic warfare simulation system. All executables and documentation are provided at no cost for the DCS community.

Minimum Requirements:

• Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• DCS World 2.5 or newer
• 8GB RAM (16GB recommended)
• 50MB free disk space
• Network port 8080 available

Recommended:

• Multi-core CPU (4+ cores)
• SSD storage for faster loading
• Dedicated graphics card for GUI version

No additional installation is required. IASER executables are self-contained and include all necessary components. However, you may need to:

• Allow IASER through Windows Firewall
• Add IASER to antivirus exclusions if needed
• Ensure Visual C++ Redistributable is installed (usually pre-installed on modern Windows)

Basic integration is simple:

1. Start IASER executable first
2. In DCS Mission Editor, create a trigger with "TIME MORE 1" event
3. Add "DO SCRIPT" action with this code:

See our complete integration guide for advanced options.

No, only one IASER instance can run at a time on the same system since they use the same TCP port (8080). If you need to run multiple instances:

• Use different computers/servers
• Configure different ports in the configuration
• Use virtual machines with separate network configurations

Yes, IASER works in multiplayer missions. However:

• Only the mission host needs to run IASER
• All players benefit from strategic AI decisions
• IASER integration scripts should be part of the mission file
• Network latency may slightly affect response times

IASER is designed for minimal performance impact:

• CPU Usage: Typically 2-5% on modern systems
• Memory: 50-100MB RAM usage
• Network: Low bandwidth usage (< 1KB/s)
• DCS Impact: Minimal, since processing occurs externally

Performance can be tuned through configuration settings if needed.

Yes, IASER offers several customization options:

• Configuration Files: Extensive settings for AI behavior, economic models, etc.
• API Integration: Use REST APIs to control IASER programmatically
• Script Extensions: Add custom DCS-side logic
• Source Code: Available on GitHub for advanced modifications

See our configuration guide and API documentation.

IASER is unique in several ways:

• Strategic Focus: Theater-level AI instead of just tactical improvements
• Economic Warfare: Resource modeling and supply chain simulation
• Multi-Domain: Integrates air, land, sea, and economic elements
• Real-Time Intelligence: Dynamic fog of war and information warfare
• Adaptive AI: Learns and adapts strategies based on performance
• External Processing: Doesn't modify DCS, so it's update-safe

The Economic Warfare system simulates strategic resources and supply chains:

• Resource Tracking: Oil, steel, electronics, and strategic materials
• Supply Chains: Dependencies between production facilities and front lines
• Economic Targets: Refineries, factories, ports, and distribution hubs
• Impact Modeling: How economic damage affects military capabilities
• Victory Conditions: Win through economic collapse rather than just military defeat

IASER can dynamically spawn new units and manage existing ones:

• Dynamic Spawning: Creates reinforcements based on strategic needs
• Unit Management: Coordinates existing mission units strategically
• Strategic Deployment: Positions units based on AI analysis
• Resource-Based: Unit creation depends on economic/resource availability

This is all done through standard DCS scripting APIs, so it's completely safe.

Try these solutions in order:

1. Run as Administrator (right-click → "Run as administrator")
2. Check Windows Defender/antivirus - add IASER to exclusions
3. Ensure port 8080 is not used by another application
4. Install Visual C++ Redistributable if missing
5. Download a fresh copy if the file might be corrupted

See our detailed troubleshooting guide for more solutions.

This usually indicates a network/firewall issue:

1. Ensure IASER is running before starting the DCS mission
2. Allow IASER through Windows Firewall
3. Check if another application is using port 8080
4. Try running both IASER and DCS as Administrator

Several factors can cause this:

• Time: Strategic AI needs 30-60 seconds to analyze before making decisions
• Mission Content: Ensure your mission has sufficient strategic elements (units, objectives)
• Configuration: Check if strategic AI is enabled in configuration
• Data Flow: Verify DCS is successfully sending data to IASER

Enable debug logging to see the AI decision-making process in detail.