XCOM 2

[Pyre]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=722131988
Mod for Original XCOM in XCOM 2. still alpha but getting alot of praise and support from the mod community.

 

[Pyre]

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=792693587

Co-op mode is in!!!!!

 

[Pyre]

Today, we’re sharing with you some of Justin’s favorite stories and Easter eggs that, if you look carefully, you’ll find placed all around XCOM 2!
https://xcom.com/news/en-the-untold-stories-of-xcom-2-the-environment

 

[Pyre]

Long War 2 mod coming
https://xcom.com/news/long-war-2-mod-coming-to-xcom-2-on-pc

 

[Pyre]

https://xcom.com/news/xcom-2-long-war-2-pc-mod-new-weapon-coilgun

 

[Pyre]

from: https://xcom.com/news/xcom-2-long-war-2-mod-adds-new-missions-on-pc

Long War 2, the upcoming XCOM 2 mod for PC from Pavonis Interactive, presents a series of changes to the game’s campaign. One such change is the introduction of new tactical mission scenarios.

While engaging in operations around the globe, your XCOM soldiers will encounter new and more varied counter-operations from ADVENT forces. These new mission types support the expanded strategy layer within the Long War 2 mod and gives ADVENT new abilities like being able to spawn unlimited reinforcements during some missions.

Here are the new mission types:

Jailbreak – XCOM must infiltrate an ADVENT jail and rescue key Resistance members. Success increases the strength of the Resistance in that region.
Haven Defense – A variation on Retaliation missions where XCOM must defend Resistance members against an onslaught of ADVENT forces until the Skyranger can get into position for extraction.
ADVENT Base Assault – XCOM must deploy to and overtake a well-defended regional military headquarters.
Invasion – ADVENT attempts to retake a liberated region by assaulting a city center. XCOM must destroy a psionic relay that summons continuous reinforcements, then eliminate any remaining forces.
Rendezvous – A Faceless disguised as a member of the Resistance is detected as it goes to meet with its ADVENT handlers and XCOM must hunt it down.
ADVENT Supply Raid – XCOM must defend a supply convoy and its Resistance personnel from ADVENT attacks.
ADVENT Intel Raid – ADVENT attacks a Resistance listening post and XCOM must repel the attack.
ADVENT Recruiting Raid – ADVENT forces attack Resistance recruiters within a region. XCOM must extract those Resistance members.

Additionally, the Skyranger now takes time to arrive at a mission site for extraction in Long War 2, and ADVENT reinforcements have become more dangerous overall. Keep this in mind before deploying on one of these new missions, Commander.

 

[Pyre]

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=844674609

Long War 2
By Pavonis Interactive (formerly Long War Studios)
http://www.pavonisinteractive.com

Long War 2 is a significant overhaul of XCOM 2 aimed at giving players the feel of running a worldwide guerrilla war against ADVENT and offering them a greater variety of strategic and tactical experiences.

Many of the mod's new mechanics are described ingame in the XCOM archives. Players are strongly encouraged to read those entries immediately after finishing Gatecrasher.

Features include:
1) A much longer campaign, running for 100 to 120 missions on average
2) Infiltration mechanics that require you to send out multiple squads at once
3) Manage resistance Havens and have resistance members scrounge for supplies, gather intelligence or recruit more people to your cause
4) Nine soldier classes: Sharpshooter, Shinobi, Ranger, Assault, Gunner, Grenadier, Specialist, Technical and Psionic (plus Sparks for DLC owners), each with unique secondary weapons
5) Two new weapon tiers, lasers and coilguns
6) Dozens of new enemies and smarter battlefield AI
7) ADVENT strategic AI that tries to counter your moves

 

[Pyre]

 

[Solidus_GZ]

Sic this offer free xcom 2 when you sign up.
You can just sign up for 1 mth and get the game and ditch the subscription.

https://www.humblebundle.com/monthl...825f4d67b9291b1a8b4567&utm_content=hero_image

 

[BlurKillerEX]

I accidentally bought this game through humble bundle as I forgot to cancel my monthly subscription. Decided to play it since already bought and damn, I really like the game.

Looking through my steam library, I realise I have a few xcom games that I've never touched. The Bureau, Xcom: UFO defense, Xcom: terror from the deep, Xcom: apocalypse, Xcom Interceptor and Xcom: Enforcer.

If I want to understand the story, in which order should I play them? Also is it recommended to get EW and EU as well?

 

[Pyre]

I accidentally bought this game through humble bundle as I forgot to cancel my monthly subscription. Decided to play it since already bought and damn, I really like the game.

Looking through my steam library, I realise I have a few xcom games that I've never touched. The Bureau, Xcom: UFO defense, Xcom: terror from the deep, Xcom: apocalypse, Xcom Interceptor and Xcom: Enforcer.

If I want to understand the story, in which order should I play them? Also is it recommended to get EW and EU as well?

Order:
1. X-COM: UFO Defense (the original classic that set the genre and benchmark, very dated graphics though. But I still like it) Free on HumbleBundle for the next 2 days - HURRY https://www.humblebundle.com/store/xcom-ufo-defense-free-game.
2. X-COM: Terror From the Deep (same old style as UFO Defense but with some new additional weaponry and aliens)
3. X-COM: Apocalypse (Personally I did not like this one that much, got boring after awhile)
3a. The Bureau (not required, but has very minor links to Enemy Unknown, failed FPS game, but can be fun for casual FPS play)
4. X-COM: Enemy Unknown (Reboot of the franchise, recommend to play through at least once)
5. X-COM: Enemy Within (Expansion to Enemy Unknown, not that necessary since it does not really add to the storyline much)
6. X-COM 2: Continuation of X-COM EU, where X-COM project failed. In terms of story, can be played stand-alone, but I think you will get a better emotional response if you played X-COM EU first since characters from the X-COM EU do return in the sequel. If you read the novel X-COM 2 Ressurection is even better though not necessary as well.

i won't bother with Enforcer or Interceptor.

 

[BlurKillerEX]

Order:
1. X-COM: UFO Defense (the original classic that set the genre and benchmark, very dated graphics though. But I still like it) Free on HumbleBundle for the next 2 days - HURRY https://www.humblebundle.com/store/xcom-ufo-defense-free-game.
2. X-COM: Terror From the Deep (same old style as UFO Defense but with some new additional weaponry and aliens)
3. X-COM: Apocalypse (Personally I did not like this one that much, got boring after awhile)
3a. The Bureau (not required, but has very minor links to Enemy Unknown, failed FPS game, but can be fun for casual FPS play)
4. X-COM: Enemy Unknown (Reboot of the franchise, recommend to play through at least once)
5. X-COM: Enemy Within (Expansion to Enemy Unknown, not that necessary since it does not really add to the storyline much)
6. X-COM 2: Continuation of X-COM EU, where X-COM project failed. In terms of story, can be played stand-alone, but I think you will get a better emotional response if you played X-COM EU first since characters from the X-COM EU do return in the sequel. If you read the novel X-COM 2 Ressurection is even better though not necessary as well.

i won't bother with Enforcer or Interceptor.

Thanks, I will buy EU once I completed the rest.

I read somewhere that The Bureau actually has more link than one expect. There's a theory that the commander is actually controlled by a benovelent ethereal much like the protagonist of Bureau. That's why he was able to fight off the psionic attack of the elders at the end of Xcom 2

 

[ethan89]

Anyone playing this game with LW2? Just bought the game and heard LW2 is quite complicated

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[Pyre]

Anyone playing this game with LW2? Just bought the game and heard LW2 is quite complicated

if u just bought the game, then i recommend NOT playing with LW2 mod. just play the base game with whatever DLC and mods u want but avoid the LW2 mod. because the LW2 mod seems to remove the introduction mission and may affect other parts of the main storyline which will leave first time players confused.

then after you have completed the game once, play again with the LW2 mod. u will appreciate it alot more.

 

[ethan89]

if u just bought the game, then i recommend NOT playing with LW2 mod. just play the base game with whatever DLC and mods u want but avoid the LW2 mod. because the LW2 mod seems to remove the introduction mission and may affect other parts of the main storyline which will leave first time players confused.

then after you have completed the game once, play again with the LW2 mod. u will appreciate it alot more.

Thanks for the advice.

The storyline is quite important to me and I don't want to miss any of it (Played XCOM: EU/EW previously).

I assume LW2 is more of a long-term conquest to take back the world without any plot right?

Is it advisable to continue with our saved game from the original game or go for a fresh start when we embark on LW2?

Sent from "It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things."
- Theodore Roosevelt using GAGT

 

[Pyre]

Thanks for the advice.

The storyline is quite important to me and I don't want to miss any of it (Played XCOM: EU/EW previously).

I assume LW2 is more of a long-term conquest to take back the world without any plot right?

Is it advisable to continue with our saved game from the original game or go for a fresh start when we embark on LW2?

if you want to experience the story, play without LW2 is my recommendation.

I don't quite understand the last question because I did not know which 'saved game' you meant. saved-game from XCOM: EU? or saved-game from XCOM2. But the short answer is, it does not matter.

LW2 is just playing XCOM2 but with additional options and choices. To some extent - more strategic and makes it feel less handicapped. But at the same time increasing the challenges in the game. the overall story-arc is still there, but the mod does extend the game experience. afterall it is not called 'Long War' for nothing

 

[BlurKillerEX]

Thanks for the advice.

The storyline is quite important to me and I don't want to miss any of it (Played XCOM: EU/EW previously).

I assume LW2 is more of a long-term conquest to take back the world without any plot right?

Is it advisable to continue with our saved game from the original game or go for a fresh start when we embark on LW2?

Sent from "It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, that we move on to better things."
- Theodore Roosevelt using GAGT

You won't be able to import save from the main game. Once you load LW2 the only option you will see on the main menu is: Long War 2, Load Game(if you have saved game from LW2).

 

[ethan89]

if you want to experience the story, play without LW2 is my recommendation.

I don't quite understand the last question because I did not know which 'saved game' you meant. saved-game from XCOM: EU? or saved-game from XCOM2. But the short answer is, it does not matter.

LW2 is just playing XCOM2 but with additional options and choices. To some extent - more strategic and makes it feel less handicapped. But at the same time increasing the challenges in the game. the overall story-arc is still there, but the mod does extend the game experience. afterall it is not called 'Long War' for nothing

You won't be able to import save from the main game. Once you load LW2 the only option you will see on the main menu is: Long War 2, Load Game(if you have saved game from LW2).

Thanks guys.

Ya I mean importing the save from XCOM 2 (upon completion) then play LW2 from there. Think I shall chiong through the vanilla game before playing seriously on LW2

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[ethan89]

Worth getting the bundled DLC reinforcement pack?

https://www.humblebundle.com/store/xcom-2-reinforcement-pack selling at USD 9.99

But heard there's mixed reviews about their DLC

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[_dXter]

the dlc is a cheat mode for the AI. better not buy.