[X3AP] The disappearing initial main plot bug - how to reproduce

[glenmcd]

This is a main plot bug that's been hanging around for quite a while. I think the following reproduction instructions should be sufficient to allow devs to fix.

The bug: In a game in which you already have the main plot started in X3AP ("Fly to Argon Sector M148"), initially there is an entry (expected) in the "My Missions" page (default key is "F5"). When the bug bites, this entry disappears, even though the game requires you to be stationary in Argon Sector M148 in order to continue the main plot. With no notice of what to do, players can get confused as to how to get main plot moving again.

To reproduce simply:
With main plot listed in "My Missions", fly to Argon Sector M148, and fly out again without remaining stationary for more than half a second or so. The easiest way to reproduce is to fly in through the North gate, turn around (without stopping) and immediately fly out. If you remain stationary for a while, an entry will be created in "My Missions" page and thus the bug will have been avoided.

Glen