The second half started well with some proper and effective use of both the rocket launcher and sniper rifle. Got some good results out of them. Attrition seemed to win out in the end once your ammo started to run down.

 

- NKF

For a crash site, this looked like more advanced version of terror mission. And where was that evil Skyranger and why it hold 40 men.

 

And a question to Hobbes. Are you maybe planning something similar for TFTD once it's done?

For a crash site, this looked like more advanced version of terror mission. And where was that evil Skyranger and why it hold 40 men.

 

And a question to Hobbes. Are you maybe planning something similar for TFTD once it's done?

 

Maybe they were joined by their buddies in the ground, who knows? If you look carefully you'll see that nearly all cultists are civilians carrying guns. Or maybe it has to do with the absent Cultist leaders (NeptunesNookGames asked a very pertinent question: where are they?).

 

In any case, this mission is designed to surprise the player with something unexpected, but these kind of missions are rather infrequent when compared to the vanilla ones. I've originally considered adding this mission as a variant of a Terror Site but for it to work I'd have to remove the RPGs/Miniguns/AK47s and only use plasma weapons.

 

As for TFTD, I haven't planned anything yet but it may be possible to add more land missions other than terror sites. I just haven't thought about it yet.

As for TFTD, I haven't planned anything yet but it may be possible to add more land missions other than terror sites. I just haven't thought about it yet.

 

More maps would be start.

Maybe they were joined by their buddies in the ground, who knows? If you look carefully you'll see that nearly all cultists are civilians carrying guns. Or maybe it has to do with the absent Cultist leaders (NeptunesNookGames asked a very pertinent question: where are they?).

 

In any case, this mission is designed to surprise the player with something unexpected, but these kind of missions are rather infrequent when compared to the vanilla ones. I've originally considered adding this mission as a variant of a Terror Site but for it to work I'd have to remove the RPGs/Miniguns/AK47s and only use plasma weapons.

 

As for TFTD, I haven't planned anything yet but it may be possible to add more land missions other than terror sites. I just haven't thought about it yet.

 

On the next episode I get the cultist researched but there's no info on them yet, do you have something planned for some info/story being put in there for them?

 

More maps would be start.

I don't know how possible it would be but when TFTD comes out I think a mod that combined the two would be incredible. Taking on both land and sea missions, having to use the correct weapons depending on whether it's above or below water, building both land & sea bases, Lobsters & Ethereals on the same missions

You should take a look in the mod department:

 

https://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/topic/9751-ufo-tftd-combo-mod-beta/

On the next episode I get the cultist researched but there's no info on them yet, do you have something planned for some info/story being put in there for them?

 

You didn't get any UFOPaedia article on them? Sounds like another bug.

 

I don't know how possible it would be but when TFTD comes out I think a mod that combined the two would be incredible. Taking on both land and sea missions, having to use the correct weapons depending on whether it's above or below water, building both land & sea bases, Lobsters & Ethereals on the same missions

 

For many this is the Holy Grail of XCom, but I don't think it will be possible to achieve this through a mod: it will require a specialized OpenXCom version.

You didn't get any UFOPaedia article on them? Sounds like another bug.

 

Nope, I got nothing. Is it supposed to lead to more research? If it's just flavor can you send me a screen cap, and I'll just edit it in.

Nope, I got nothing. Is it supposed to lead to more research? If it's just flavor can you send me a screen cap, and I'll just edit it in.

 

Yup, just tested it and for some insane reason it isn't working. Here's a screen cap until I fix this: https://dl.dropboxus...3/screen328.png

 

OK, just had it fixed and I'm going to upload a new version of Redux now. I'm also going to update it to the latest Nightly.

Just an after-thought on the mission: The widespread panic that occurred is a definitely fun game mechanic - especially when it's happening to the other side for a change. However I felt the cultists were panicking a bit early. At least, compared to what would normally happen with the aliens in a big TFTD superhuman mission. It was certainly amusing, but was that deliberate?

 

- NKF

Just an after-thought on the mission: The widespread panic that occurred is a definitely fun game mechanic - especially when it's happening to the other side for a change. However I felt the cultists were panicking a bit early. At least, compared to what would normally happen with the aliens in a big TFTD superhuman mission. It was certainly amusing, but was that deliberate?

 

- NKF

 

More or less. I kept the bravery of the cultists at 80 (the mercenaries have it at 100 to prevent mass panic) since they're not trained soldiers but rather religious zealots with guns, and they would be more prone to mass panicking (and also to have some chaos). However, in the video I also thought it may be a little too much so I might give their bravery a small nudge.

 

I can't remember if NeptunesNookGames had the 'Aliens Pick Up Dropped Weapons' option activated though, which lessens the effects of AI panicking. There's also another option to supress panic messages from enemy units which you can't see which would have worked nicely here.

I do have the aliens picking up weapons, It cost Silencer his life on an earlier episode because I forgot I had it on Turning on the "suppress Panic msgs" might have helped keep the intimidating feeling of the mission, knowing half of them had dropped their guns definitely made it a bit easier.

 

Up next, we put the Minigun to the test...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzizejK77X4

This was definitely one of those times to have loaded up on more of the tried and true large rockets rather than experiment with the new equipment. You can't underestimate terror sites. I would also hazard a guess that not being able to do anything to the cyberdisc was part of Badger's frustration.

 

The fate the tank experienced is quite a typical one. Had the Cyberdisc not got a drop on it, It would have been able to help deal with a few of those Cyberdiscs.

 

- NKF

Oh boy, another "Let's Play Video". Here we go again, let's take our astute knowledge of this game and ridicule Neptune of his gaming virginity. "What you SHOULD have done was this...blah blah *explanation* and NOW, after watching his failure, insert sage advice. Bravo.

 

You know....

Should have....

Here's a thought...

 

Would of, could of, should of

 

- Iguana-on-a-Stick

Well, since we aren't able to watch the game play out in real-time, offering advice in hindsight is the best we can do.Then hope for the best it will help in future efforts. Besides, destructive criticism, bullying and ridiculing isn't worth the effort it takes to type out these days. Does nothing for your street credit either.

 

I suppose I could draw a bear if you think that would get my message across better. But that's just silly.

 

In all seriousness, what would you prefer we do instead?

 

- NKF

 

edit:

 

On a funny note, I am actually inclined to try that...

This was definitely one of those times to have loaded up on more of the tried and true large rockets rather than experiment with the new equipment. You can't underestimate terror sites. I would also hazard a guess that not being able to do anything to the cyberdisc was part of Badger's frustration.

 

The fate the tank experienced is quite a typical one. Had the Cyberdisc not got a drop on it, It would have been able to help deal with a few of those Cyberdiscs.

 

- NKF

No need to worry about all that new equipment anymore, 1 RPG round took care of it quite easily

 

 

Oh boy, another "Let's Play Video". Here we go again, let's take our astute knowledge of this game and ridicule Neptune of his gaming virginity. "What you SHOULD have done was this...blah blah *explanation* and NOW, after watching his failure, insert sage advice. Bravo.

 

You know....

Should have....

Here's a thought...

 

Would of, could of, should of

 

- Iguana-on-a-Stick

I thought we talked about this last time, no commenting unless you can play nice...

On a funny note, I am actually inclined to try that...

 

Please do.

If you want to use early tanks it's best to enable enhanced tanks mod. For the cost of 12 soldiers they are very squishy. They still can be killed by cyberdiscs but at lower chance

If you want to use early tanks it's best to enable enhanced tanks mod. For the cost of 12 soldiers they are very squishy. They still can be killed by cyberdiscs but at lower chance

 

XComUtil's Enhanced tanks are already included in this mod, but you need for the necessary data disk to be generated during the Merc Base mission (there are 4 extra techs possible to recover during that mission but only 2-3 will be present each time the map is generated).

I thought we talked about this last time, no commenting unless you can play nice...

 

Uh, this wasn't an insult. I like how Hobbes and silencer blindly "liked" that comment. Derp.

Next up, we visit the Southwest US and go snake huntin"

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45LP6C-IDpQ

 

I'm thinking in the next few months I'll get 2 more bases out, one to cover S.America and the other in Antarctica that can reach S.Africa. I'm wondering whether it would be wise to put one in Australia eventually or if I should just use the Darkstar the rest of the game to keep an eye on it. It will still leave the North Pole and Pacific pretty much uncovered but I don't see much reason in watching those, unless I find a base nearby to farm off of.

It will still leave the North Pole and Pacific pretty much uncovered but I don't see much reason in watching those, unless I find a base nearby to farm off of.

 

Hmm... no comments

I'm thinking in the next few months I'll get 2 more bases out, one to cover S.America and the other in Antarctica that can reach S.Africa. I'm wondering whether it would be wise to put one in Australia eventually or if I should just use the Darkstar the rest of the game to keep an eye on it. It will still leave the North Pole and Pacific pretty much uncovered but I don't see much reason in watching those, unless I find a base nearby to farm off of.

 

Keep in mind that those power suits will be handy against plasma but they are as useful as starting armor against Chryssalids

Everyone on the roster, prepare yourselves for possible zombification...

Since I said I would, here are my thoughts, recommendations, criticisms, and praise presented in abstract form:

 

 

Interpret it as you will. That is all.

 

- NKF

Is that a Snakeman?? HAHAHAHA

 

Keep in mind that those power suits will be handy against plasma but they are as useful as starting armor against Chryssalids

Everyone on the roster, prepare yourselves for possible zombification...

I'm terrified of a chrysallid meeting, especially with these starter weapons