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XenoMask

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  1. I'm bit confused about Psyons replacing Caesans and such, but I'm curious at if we will have more alien species than in first game, equal amount or less? And if they are changed a lot from original line up.
  2. XenoMask

    Xcom 2

    Huh, seems like game is very moddable even with just ini files <_<
  3. XenoMask

    Xcom 2

    Plus from in story perspective it does make more sense when you are ragtag resistance group rather than global combat unit with best resources and equipment.
  4. I have posted my opinions on stuff on sub forum already, but figured out I could post some general thoughts here So first, I'm really surprised by this thread since I figured out you guys wouldn't even think of sequel before you have finished other projects you are planning Secondly, I'm in the "Prefers sprites to 3d models" camp, but I do consider it acceptable sacrifice in this case since 3d models could allow stuff like juggernaut, scuttler, less humanoid aliens, reaper hives, etc features in the game and adding features to be easier.
  5. XenoMask

    Xcom 2

    Though granted, dev interviews are probably more clear Anyway, from what I heard from interviews, their goals for strategy layer was to make it less predictable and more procedural so you wouldn't have exact same strategy on every playthrough. Same with proving grounds since thats apparently kinda random what you can get from experimental weaponry if I understood right?
  6. XenoMask

    Xcom 2

    Not really, it looks like old 2012 skyrangers Though I guess you could say shriek look like old 2012 skyranger xP http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/06/08/xcom-2s-exciting-modding-potential-ign-first Anyhoo, the modding article
  7. XenoMask

    Xcom 2

    Hey, invisible inc was fun stealth game (also, are you indirectly saying that Pathfinder idea's ambush element is bad idea in your opinion? I have to disagree with that)
  8. XenoMask

    Xcom 2

    Umm... Its sequel even if its sequel to game over instead of beating the game. That is rare thing, but it wouldn't be only game to do that. So... I'm kinda baffled by your post I mean, how can you have AU fanfic to your own game? O-o Thats not how fanfic works!
  9. XenoMask

    Xcom 2

    So yeah, basically impossible ironman run on your first playthrough ever
  10. XenoMask

    Xcom 2

    Hmm, dunno about that. Have you played Afterwhatever series? Like I said, they are basically XCOM games even though in none of them you actually defend earth from anything, at least not initially. Plus Apocalypse still isn't really like original games thematically. I like to joke about it being ghostbusters but with aliens, aliens in apocalypse aren't as much invading as much as they are infiltrating, only by the end when you start treating their homeworld they start being more serious about blowing up buildings
  11. XenoMask

    Xcom 2

    *shrugs* Apocalypse is XCOM game, UFO: Afterwhaever series are still xcom type games even though in none of them you actually have all of standard xcom clone features, I'd say that this game counts
  12. XenoMask

    Xcom 2

    Eh, alien hybrids were back in the XCOM Apocalypse
  13. XenoMask

    Xcom 2

    Maybe they are human sectoid hybrids? *shrugs*
  14. XenoMask

    Xcom 2

    Nice Apparently its pc only, has modding support and brings some old features back (body looting and procedural maps, not sure if I missed something) Also, seems like they are planning to add stealth/infiltration stuff huh? ._. At least since it seems like you are guerrilla force this time around Anyway, I just find it hilarious that apparently this is sequel to game over state of XCOM 2012
  15. Haha, would have been funny to hold leader of alien invasion as hostage Though I guess it would have ended up with his execution and catatonia thing anyway, since I dunno if hostages works against aliens
  16. I do have to admit that now that I'm thinking about it, I'm bit confused why aliens became catatonic(including captured praetor) according to epilogue .-. It does explain why the remaining fleet in chaos doesn't just glass the earth, but considering how much captured praetor wanted to live, he clearly didn't know that killing high praetor would result in that? I don't mind that much, just something to think about Anyhoo, now to complete game on ironman. I guess I'll be using skitso's mappack mod this time. Then after successfully finishing it on ironman, it'd be time to try out community edition..
  17. Soo, wait, this mod has xenomorphs? As in Alien movie xenomorphs? Isn't that bit redundant since reapers and by extension all Chrysalid clones are xenomorphs expies? ._. Thats like also including zergs alongside reapers.. Granted, its cool, but still Anyway, sorry if I'm being rude, I'm bit confused. So is this different from Into the darkness mod or is this updated version of that? The feature list sounds bit different like I don't hear mentions of xenomorph on into the darkness mod. Maybe my confusion comes from that I don't know what XNT means <_<; Also, noticed from screenshot this has caesan rebel? How are you going to handle all plot changes that result from that? I mean, in base game alien soldiers lack individuality and have been thralls for thousands of years. And even if one would be rebel, why they don't just tell what is purpose of alien invasion instead of praetor interrogation since they are willingful to tell information and why they don't share tech info? Sorry if I'm asking questions already answered in the mod And most important question: Whats that dragon thing with canons in your avatar, it looks cool
  18. Gotta say that at same time I love and hate the final mission. On the other hand concept is cool, but gameplay wise its hall with little cover where everytime you take step all enemies shoot and hit you I guess its to make you move at slug's pace so that reaper spawning will really make you consider whether you want to destroy engines or not to save soldiers.... I could swear though that enemies in last mission do much more damage(and are much more accurate) than enemies in game otherwise, but I guess that might be because there isn't really good cover around.. Anyway, I did remember seeing heavy drone somewhere before so I guess I do have seen it somewhere, but I definitely haven't seen its autopsy so I probably did see it on one of 1.09 playthroughs but never managed to kill it <_< Still sad about medium and heavy drones, they are only research entries I missed... Fury is pretty awesome and singularity canon is awesome too I kinda wish there was aircraft that was capable of having tons of fuel and patrolling areas... I heard there is saracen mod that makes it long range version of foxtrot so I guess thats almost as good. Actually, even besides fury and singularity canon, last tier equipment in this game is really awesome even when compared to other XCOM type games. They just feel so satisfying. Predator makes everyone into terminator and sentinel gives all sorts of good upgrades.. Also, is it just me or was high praetor 3d model instead of sprite? O-o; It definitely had animation at least... Anyway, on final epilogue from head scientist, I love that (I loved scientist's personality in research note through whole game) Its really ominous(as is everyone who says "Hey we have better weaponry than everyone else, who is to stop us?"), but its kinda referencing what happened to original XCOM in original game when war ended and taking stance to avoid that situation.
  19. Yes, I STILL haven't finished the game I did get to praetors after release, but bug with reapers made me take a break and I figured out to start over now. I think I had everything researched but hadn't managed to capture a praetor I have seen medium drones occasionally, but as I die usually soon after that point, I haven't gotten chances to see heavy drones(I didn't even see them when I got to praetors long time ago <_<). In this playthrough I took break from ironman so that I'd finally see the end, gonna start ironmanning again after this though But I have apparently managed to skip medium drones completely on this playthrough <_<; In previous playthroughs I did see them with androns/caesans/sebilians before reapers/harridans/wraiths started appearing, but didn't this time. And I haven't seen heavy drones at all even though praetors have started appearing... So when exactly are mid and end game drones supposed to appear? ._.; Do they only appear with smaller ships that have single species crew? Or have I had some "bad"(while they are annoying, I do want to finish xenopedia...) luck?..
  20. Or are they actually in and I haven't just noticed them? <_< Because its kinda sad if that stretch goal got completely dropped despite being achieved because of budget or something
  21. Came here out of nowhere to note that I never said that this mod should be taken down. In fact, don't think anybody said it should be removed More power to you if you like it. If on the other hand mod was "Remove all dark skinned people so that everyone is white", THEN I'd call for mod to be removed. But does this mod do that? No? Then no problem! Have fun with it and don't mind the fact some people will disagree with your opinion about this particular mod. No I go again away and wait till steamworkshop integration is included so I can start trying out cool mods!
  22. Yeah, game is already really hard without the aspect of how hard it is to get back on the track after losing few missions <_<
  23. Ok, won't post further in this thread, if someone for some reason wants to reply to me, do it in PM, don't post here. Also, since I've been told here repeatedly about wording my criticism in the way that doesn't hurt feelings and apparently feelings got hurt, umm, sorry to everyone who got hurt, that that wasn't my intention.
  24. I thought it was obvious since I quoted someone else that I was commenting on someone else's post <_< Why I otherwise would have quoted Dizzle? Again, harshest thing I said that this mod is shameless. Do I have poor understanding about meaning of that word or something? As far as I'm aware, it means "without shame" aka doing something without feeling embarrassed or shamed about it despite the that you probably should feel guilty. Or is word "shame" much harsher than I what I think it is?
  25. How so? I wasn't going to post again Besides, wanting to get final say is pointless. It means nothing
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