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XCOM 2 |OT| Be Aggressive! Be Be Aggressive!
- Thread starter Sober
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They should be spawning in with the waves from the gates.
no waves, no nothing. not an enemy in sight after I killed the first pod of 2 archons and an avatar.
It's been like 10 turns since I killed them, since then i've just been running around desperately trying to find the other guys
It's been like 10 turns since I killed them, since then i've just been running around desperately trying to find the other guys
So, is there any downside other than not getting the stuff for ignoring a Council Mission?
As far as I can tell, as soon as I get Powered Armor from the Research lab, I'm done with the tech tree, so it's time to zero in on ending the game. And that Council mission is not helpful to the gameplan for that. So, skip it?
As far as I can tell, as soon as I get Powered Armor from the Research lab, I'm done with the tech tree, so it's time to zero in on ending the game. And that Council mission is not helpful to the gameplan for that. So, skip it?
So, is there any downside other than not getting the stuff for ignoring a Council Mission?
As far as I can tell, as soon as I get Powered Armor from the Research lab, I'm done with the tech tree, so it's time to zero in on ending the game. And that Council mission is not helpful to the gameplan for that. So, skip it?
If the game warns you about dire consequences when you try to ignore a mission, it probably means that you will lose a region and have to re-scan it.
So, save the game, fast forward, see how angry gravely voiced shadowman gets. If not too angry, then onwards to victory and anime armors!If the game warns you about dire consequences when you try to ignore a mission, it probably means that you will lose a region and have to re-scan it.
EDIT: Yup, ignoring that mission costs me a region. That's stupid. Why does the Resistance's continued existence rely on getting a VIP extracted?
That or he's just Tsundere for XCOM. "It's not like I WANTED you to extract this VIP or anything!" And then when we don't he gets all indignant and refuses to answer our calls for a couple of weeks. But he still cares enough to call and congratulate you on blowing up aliens.he had the only set of keys to the base
That or he's just Tsundere for XCOM. "It's not like I WANTED you to extract this VIP or anything!"
I Can't Believe My Little Viper Is This Cute
Royal_Phalanx
Member
Not sure I like those Mass Effect lookalike high tier weapons and guns. The kevlar gear seemed to have the best aesthetics.
So, save the game, fast forward, see how angry gravely voiced shadowman gets. If not too angry, then onwards to victory and anime armors!
EDIT: Yup, ignoring that mission costs me a region. That's stupid. Why does the Resistance's continued existence rely on getting a VIP extracted?
they torture the VIP and he gives them information about the resistance so they have to go into hiding
also, the shredstorm cannon >>>>>>>>
That reminds me, ever since I read Psi Effect I've been jonesing for a TC into Mass Effect universe. The Bureau was already XCOM meets ME, where's my ME meets XCOM? That shit would look great as a TBT.
That reminds me, ever since I read Psi Effect I've been jonesing for a TC into Mass Effect universe. The Bureau was already XCOM meets ME, where's my ME meets XCOM? That shit would look great as a TBT.
I would love a turn based ME. god that would just be perfect.
Obviously it would have to be more on-rails, and the player wouldn't be able to get themselves into an unwinnable state.
I can see how that would be bad, yes.they torture the VIP and he gives them information about the resistance so they have to go into hiding
I am tempted to try and stunt it with a silly amount of Mimic Beacons and just running for it... Of course, a Sectopod does open up some possibilities if I could hijack it.
Mobius and pet octopus
Member
That reminds me, ever since I read Psi Effect I've been jonesing for a TC into Mass Effect universe. The Bureau was already XCOM meets ME, where's my ME meets XCOM? That shit would look great as a TBT.
I would love a turn based ME. god that would just be perfect.
Obviously it would have to be more on-rails, and the player wouldn't be able to get themselves into an unwinnable state.
I was thinking the same, but not Mass Effect as the inspiration but The Foundation series by Isaac Asimov. Essentially a galaxy sized world but only humans... among millions of solar systems.
Mass Effect would be great as well. They have some similarities.
Slackbladder
Member
Ridiculously great! In my game I killed 75 of the fuckers and only suffered a few injuries. Great fun!Mission where the aliens crash land your ship was ridiculous. Had to leave one of my guys behind and now lots of my soldiers are wounded. Got a lot of promotions out of it though.
Gatekeepers
Awesome,
Gatekeepers
That reminds me, ever since I read Psi Effect I've been jonesing for a TC into Mass Effect universe. The Bureau was already XCOM meets ME, where's my ME meets XCOM? That shit would look great as a TBT.
I am reading it right now, it's hilarious haha
Hmm... "ENEMY UNKNOWN" it says. But all non-boss enemies I haven't met yet are
. I bet they fall to Rapid Fire Bluescreen Ammo Shredder Beam Cannons like everything else that's supposed to be nasty about now does. It's just wrong to take out 2/3s of a Sectopod in one action. Then Psi Inspire her to do it again. Sectopods hate that.
But I do look forward to seeing one in action. Then again, two Sectopods later and I still haven't seen what they can do. They appear, they explode.
Gatekeepers
But I do look forward to seeing one in action. Then again, two Sectopods later and I still haven't seen what they can do. They appear, they explode.
It was really intense. I wanted all my guys back obviously but one was too far away and there were too many enemies on screen. I saved and tried to move him to see what would happen, and a mech blew up like half of my team on the ship. So I decided to sacrifice him for the rest.Ridiculously great! In my game I killed 75 of the fuckers and only suffered a few injuries. Great fun!
Novel Mike
Member
Just beat it.
Really great game but I think it was a bit to similar to the first game imo, it felt less like a sequel and more like the second expansion pack to the first game. Still enjoyed all of it but I was hoping for a bit more. I played on Veteran which seemed way to easy it certainly never felt as punishing as the first game I don't think I ever failed a single mission although I did reset one when I didn't realize I wasn't going to get all my people out of evac in time and would lose them.
The classes are renamed but function almost exactly the same with some added tweaks and the weapon/armor upgrades are still just 3 basic levels of gear. Theres a lot to like about it but its still very very similar to the first game I don't think it takes any risks at all despite the much more dramatic setup (Aliens having already won) and personally I was really waiting for at least some kind of
but it never really happened. Also I liked the new enemy types but I don't think there were enough and far to many that were reused from the first game or just palate swapped with higher stats, wanted more unique aliens.
I don't think there were enough counters to the types of abilities you can have your people end up having. Excluding the psi abilities it really felt like Sharpshooters were insanely op, my main one 'Boss' killed over 100 enemies and only got wounded like twice after over 40 missions. Serial basically made me win the game as during the last fight he got 6 kills in one turn and I was on the verge of losing before that. I loved that character but its crazy that there isn't a single enemy in the game that really counters snipers. I gave him the EMP ammo and the only threats with a lot of hp (mechs) he would just waste with relative ease with the extra damage. There should have been some type of enemy that was immune to sniper fire or could shield enemies from it/take reduced damage from them.
At least (ending spoilers)
Really great game but I think it was a bit to similar to the first game imo, it felt less like a sequel and more like the second expansion pack to the first game. Still enjoyed all of it but I was hoping for a bit more. I played on Veteran which seemed way to easy it certainly never felt as punishing as the first game I don't think I ever failed a single mission although I did reset one when I didn't realize I wasn't going to get all my people out of evac in time and would lose them.
The classes are renamed but function almost exactly the same with some added tweaks and the weapon/armor upgrades are still just 3 basic levels of gear. Theres a lot to like about it but its still very very similar to the first game I don't think it takes any risks at all despite the much more dramatic setup (Aliens having already won) and personally I was really waiting for at least some kind of
interesting plot twist
I don't think there were enough counters to the types of abilities you can have your people end up having. Excluding the psi abilities it really felt like Sharpshooters were insanely op, my main one 'Boss' killed over 100 enemies and only got wounded like twice after over 40 missions. Serial basically made me win the game as during the last fight he got 6 kills in one turn and I was on the verge of losing before that. I loved that character but its crazy that there isn't a single enemy in the game that really counters snipers. I gave him the EMP ammo and the only threats with a lot of hp (mechs) he would just waste with relative ease with the extra damage. There should have been some type of enemy that was immune to sniper fire or could shield enemies from it/take reduced damage from them.
At least (ending spoilers)
What the elders are saying at the very end seems to be strongly suggesting there are 'other' aliens out there which is likely setting up either an expansion or X-Com 3.
Shake Appeal
Member
Anyone ever get stressed out by how well an Ironman save is going? My latest (and greatest) Commander Ironman run is going too well. Every time I open my Armory two months in and see no injuries (and one casualty total, which was on Gatecrasher), I get the urge to just save and quit. It's just going to go downhill from here.
RandomSeed
Member
I never have enough cores on commander it seems. I still don't have an emp and only have 1 ammo type. I don't notice the warning about destroyed loot very much either.
King Tubby
Member
Game kinda got too easy after a while and I found myself getting bored. I'll probably revisit once they get a long war type mod going.
Really starting to dig into the mods, I'm trying out the Improved AI Mod now.
Every soldier has a mimic beacon.
Literally entire missions where no alien even shoots at one of my guys.
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i mean that happens anyway if you're playing the game well
Just beat it.
Really great game but I think it was a bit to similar to the first game imo, it felt less like a sequel and more like the second expansion pack to the first game. Still enjoyed all of it but I was hoping for a bit more. I played on Veteran which seemed way to easy it certainly never felt as punishing as the first game I don't think I ever failed a single mission although I did reset one when I didn't realize I wasn't going to get all my people out of evac in time and would lose them.
The classes are renamed but function almost exactly the same with some added tweaks and the weapon/armor upgrades are still just 3 basic levels of gear. Theres a lot to like about it but its still very very similar to the first game I don't think it takes any risks at all despite the much more dramatic setup (Aliens having already won) and personally I was really waiting for at least some kind ofbut it never really happened. Also I liked the new enemy types but I don't think there were enough and far to many that were reused from the first game or just palate swapped with higher stats, wanted more unique aliens.interesting plot twist
I don't think there were enough counters to the types of abilities you can have your people end up having. Excluding the psi abilities it really felt like Sharpshooters were insanely op, my main one 'Boss' killed over 100 enemies and only got wounded like twice after over 40 missions. Serial basically made me win the game as during the last fight he got 6 kills in one turn and I was on the verge of losing before that. I loved that character but its crazy that there isn't a single enemy in the game that really counters snipers. I gave him the EMP ammo and the only threats with a lot of hp (mechs) he would just waste with relative ease with the extra damage. There should have been some type of enemy that was immune to sniper fire or could shield enemies from it/take reduced damage from them.
At least (ending spoilers)What the elders are saying at the very end seems to be strongly suggesting there are 'other' aliens out there which is likely setting up either an expansion or X-Com 3.
Now that I think about it, isn't that similar to the other XCOM series
XCOM Afterlight where you actually team up with the greys against another alien race
Now that I think about it, isn't that similar to the other XCOM seriesXCOM Afterlight where you actually team up with the greys against another alien race
it's terror from the deep actually
u see some shit coming outta the ocean
u see some shit coming outta the ocean
Anyone ever get stressed out by how well an Ironman save is going? My latest (and greatest) Commander Ironman run is going too well. Every time I open my Armory two months in and see no injuries (and one casualty total, which was on Gatecrasher), I get the urge to just save and quit. It's just going to go downhill from here.
Yeah.... I got the feeling an hour ago. Then I had a 6 man wipe, with half of my best guys gone.
Then I had another 5 man wipe.
....
Mobius and pet octopus
Member
I never have enough cores on commander it seems. I still don't have an emp and only have 1 ammo type. I don't notice the warning about destroyed loot very much either.
You can actually destroy loot with explosives I think. At least I have seen it happen with acid pools.
Also vulture seems to help a bit.
Fuck me. Okay, so first: Don't play iron man. But if you're a crazy person and decide to, then if you happen to ever notice it's way too god damned long without a result from a scan, and then the scan turns to -1 up to -4 days left, then you go somewhere else and that scan does nothing, quit your game and burn your computer. Because the alternative might just be three weeks of notifications all at once including a council mission and a dark site event.
Fuck me. Okay, so first: Don't play iron man. But if you're a crazy person and decide to, then if you happen to ever notice it's way too god damned long without a result from a scan, and then the scan turns to -1 up to -4 days left, then you go somewhere else and that scan does nothing, quit your game and burn your computer. Because the alternative might just be three weeks of notifications all at once including a council mission and a dark site event.
Eh, totally doable.
That sucks though
RandomSeed
Member
You can actually destroy loot with explosives I think. At least I have seen it happen with acid pools.
Also vulture seems to help a bit.
Yeah, it pops up a little message that it was destroyed...haven't noticed that much at all, but I didn't pick up vulture until very late. Maybe the black market sells some...I should really check that out more.
Succinct Verbosity
Member
Ridiculously great! In my game I killed 75 of the fuckers and only suffered a few injuries. Great fun!
Yeah. At first I was shitting myself, but as my rookies started popping out of the base, I was able to use one of them as cannon fodder while my highly trained troops retreated unscathed. In fact, it was in this mission I became attached to one of my snipers, who manged to pull of some legendary shots that saved the entire team on multiple occasions.
Durrzerker
Banned
FOR FUCK'S SAKE. Rookie gets grazed for 1 damage while dodging, 'gravely wounded' for 26 days
I swear it has to be a random roll or something.
I swear it has to be a random roll or something.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Now that I think about it, isn't that similar to the other XCOM seriesXCOM Afterlight where you actually team up with the greys against another alien race
UFO Afterlight, and IIRC you don't have to team up with the greys
Guys, you know it's not going to be Terror From the Deep, right? Soloman's said pretty plainly that he's not a fan. If they do something like it, it won't be that.
Salty Catfish
Member
Any tips for the last mission before I go in?
Im in the "wrap it up" phase with the game now and dont particulary wish to replay that missiom if I dont have to
Save as much as you can in terms of grenades, etc. for the final room. The encounters leading up to it are not particularly hard and are broken up with no time limit (so you can chill to let cooldowns expire between pods) but the last room is an absolute gauntlet.
Met a
for the first time. It used some aoe and hit 5 of my guys. After that mission all of my main guys were injured for 5-12 days. After 2 days Guerrilla Ops pops up and I sent in the B team of 3 backups and 3 squaddies. Of course that was the mission where
debuted for me. There were 2 of them in different groups but I only had firepower to deal with 1. I got the intel but right after that aggroed 2 group that pincered my troops. 2 Squaddies died immediately and I used the 3rd as a sacrificial pawn to get my 3 backups away with the intel. Shit was intense.
Gatekeeper
Andromedons
RandomSeed
Member
FOR FUCK'S SAKE. Rookie gets grazed for 1 damage while dodging, 'gravely wounded' for 26 days
I swear it has to be a random roll or something.
Yeah. I was watching someone play, and a soldier that was bleeding out and was revived got wounded status, while in another, 2 points of damage from a Viper's bound attack was enough to get gravely wounded.
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
Not sure I like those Mass Effect lookalike high tier weapons and guns. The kevlar gear seemed to have the best aesthetics.
I was thinking the same thing, really hope a mod comes out with more human amor with some high tech augments on it to be more "scrounged together"
Not sure I like those Mass Effect lookalike high tier weapons and guns. The kevlar gear seemed to have the best aesthetics.
Look into the more armor customization mod. It lets you use pieces from lower tier sets of armor with higher tier sets.
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
on a sperate note
Steam streaming (lol) is working great, playing XCOM in bed with my macbook is living in the future!
Steam streaming (lol) is working great, playing XCOM in bed with my macbook is living in the future!
bonesmccoy
Banned
Trying to do a supply raid mission and there is absolutely no way to get to the haxbox in 8 turns without sacrificing at least 1 trooper.
Even without the timer the fight itself would be *extremely* difficult.
Even without the timer the fight itself would be *extremely* difficult.
KevMan1815
Member
That feeling when you do a whole VIP mission without the enemy firing a single shot... Love this game.