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by ShockmasterFred
Thu May 03, 2018 12:09 am
Forum: XCOM: Long War General Discussion
Topic: Mechtoid > Cyberdisk > Sectopod
Replies: 5
Views: 18909

Re: Mechtoid > Cyberdisk > Sectopod

I remember when threads like this would cause me to add 40 hp and 2 DR to the enemy in question. Ah yes, if anyone uttered the word "easy" in the Nexus forums I would cringe because I knew changes were a'comin. In all seriousness, the development of LW was the most fun time I've ever had ...
by ShockmasterFred
Thu Jun 15, 2017 3:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My LW 1 is broken, please help.
Replies: 1
Views: 12313

My LW 1 is broken, please help.

So, I decided to fire up some original Long War which I never deleted, but when I loaded up enemy within, it went straight to vanilla. I went to redownload the mod and it said that the XEW\XEW\Binaries\Win32\XComEW.exe does not exist and to reinstall the game. I deleted and reinstalled the base game...
by ShockmasterFred
Sun May 21, 2017 9:32 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Weapon mods not applying aim bonuses.
Replies: 0
Views: 3113

Weapon mods not applying aim bonuses.

Title. I only have one mod at all related to weapons. The M4 mod. Yet when I add scopes to any weapon (ballistic or laser at this point in my campaign, not bonus appears next to my soldiers aim, and none appears in the shot readout UI. The other weapon mods work as intended. I don't know if anyone e...
by ShockmasterFred
Sat May 20, 2017 7:31 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Aliens hitting me frequently through full cover
Replies: 110
Views: 155701

Re: Aliens hitting me frequently through full cover

And I also like the apples and oranges you just gave. I've worked on casino software and video games. Nothing but apples here. Again apples and oranges. As a coder of casino software you know that the software sets the machine to pay out after a certain amount of money has been made by the machine ...
by ShockmasterFred
Sat May 20, 2017 7:19 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: A few 1.3 perk tree balance comments
Replies: 15
Views: 22731

Re: A few 1.3 perk tree balance comments

I don't agree with all of your issues on the trees, hit I'm too tired to list my reasons, and also, whether I agree or not is not really important as this is an excellent post, and you articulated your ideas and issues and a wonderfully constructive way. Kudos on the top notch critique! The one thin...
by ShockmasterFred
Fri May 19, 2017 7:12 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: 1.3 Managing Corpse
Replies: 4
Views: 7446

Re: 1.3 Managing Corpse

Hmm, I just got a supply raids at the end of April (not zero %),I was able to get concealment by using the Intel boost, followed by a Rendezvous on May 1st. I'm guessing it's a combination of RNG and having your haven all set to Intel, as well as scanning at the haven as much as possible.
by ShockmasterFred
Thu May 18, 2017 1:59 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Was 1.3 a botched rollout, or a just sign of what's to come?
Replies: 14
Views: 20790

Re: Was 1.3 a botched rollout, or a just sign of what's to come?

I'll note that all of our work on 1.2 and 1.3 has been on a voluntary and unpaid basis Ok well that sheds a good deal of light on things. I had that general impression but it means more to hear it from the source. I'm both more thankful for the work that has gone into the patches, and also more und...
by ShockmasterFred
Wed May 17, 2017 11:18 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Was 1.3 a botched rollout, or a just sign of what's to come?
Replies: 14
Views: 20790

Re: Was 1.3 a botched rollout, or a just sign of what's to come?

First of all Bilfdoffle THANK YOU so much for your reply which I consider both thoughtful and cordial. In contrast to what I've seen from others in the past it's a great breath of fresh air. Really? I'm sorry if you felt the migration from 1.2 to 1.3 was too difficult. No-warning updates are the na...
by ShockmasterFred
Tue May 16, 2017 10:20 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Why a dog?
Replies: 14
Views: 23330

Re: Why a dog?

bilfdoffle wrote:It's an actual art asset in the game. So you'd have to ask Firaxis, I suppose.
See! I knew it was actually Garth!
by ShockmasterFred
Tue May 16, 2017 1:20 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Why a dog?
Replies: 14
Views: 23330

Re: Why a dog?

steecazzi wrote:Who is this dog?
I thought it was another picture of Garth DeAngelis.
by ShockmasterFred
Mon May 15, 2017 8:36 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Lothing for the new patch 1.3
Replies: 48
Views: 61543

Re: Lothing for the new patch 1.3

na, Gimrah has turned me off of the mod with his representation of Pavonis. Regardless of the fact he isn't an employee directly, he still represents the company and should be accountable as such. I am not likely to bother with this mod anymore because of him. All he would of had to do to add on to...
by ShockmasterFred
Sat Apr 29, 2017 11:34 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: [Edit]LW2 v1.2 just isn't fun YET
Replies: 66
Views: 76916

Re: [Edit]LW2 v1.2 just isn't fun YET

Johnnylump said to play nice so I don't know how many rookies just died. Hermescostell, for the good of the thread please ignore the above post by Fred, I know you'll want your 'right of reply' but there are many other posters on here who are trying to engage with your discussion without insult or ...
by ShockmasterFred
Sat Apr 29, 2017 11:31 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: [Edit]LW2 v1.2 just isn't fun YET
Replies: 66
Views: 76916

Re: [Edit]LW2 v1.2 just isn't fun YET

Then you should articulate your other complaints Sure. Would you like to hear only my criticisms, or would you also like my sense of what a solution might be for them? (and don't worry - I know that it's unlikely my suggestions will be followed as I don't have any skin in the game). And the "a...
by ShockmasterFred
Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:21 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: [Edit]LW2 v1.2 just isn't fun YET
Replies: 66
Views: 76916

Re: LW2 just isn't fun

Constructive criticism on the mod is welcome. However, starting off your post with I know how things go, and there's going to eventually be a little club of a few hundred players who all continue to exclaim that "it's fun - and if you don't think it's fun, then don't play it" is a very ba...
by ShockmasterFred
Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:28 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: [Edit]LW2 v1.2 just isn't fun YET
Replies: 66
Views: 76916

Re: [Edit]LW2 v1.2 just isn't fun YET

I know how things go, and there's going to eventually be a little club of a few hundred players who all continue to exclaim that "it's fun - and if you don't think it's fun, then don't play it"... while the many other thousands of players who started playing the game initially finally gav...
by ShockmasterFred
Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:31 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Why does rendering (resource extracting) reside in the research branch and not the engineering branch?
Replies: 13
Views: 19001

Re: Why does rendering (resource extracting) reside in the research branch and not the engineering branch?

Rendering is an engineering role I believe...nothing more to discover. I can't see how 'research' techs would be necessary at that point. Wouldn't Dr. Shen and her team be more qualified and be better equipped for the task? I just don't see it being rational to interrupt any long term research for ...
by ShockmasterFred
Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:26 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Crazy timers
Replies: 13
Views: 18272

Re: Crazy timers

On my first escort mission I got 12 turn timer to get a VIP to a place that is at least 10 turns away at sprint. Is this intended? Why bother having soldiers on such mission at all in this case? Just deploy 1 soldier get max infiltration and hope that you will dodge/evade every enemy on your way to...
by ShockmasterFred
Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Evasive Maneuver chances?
Replies: 8
Views: 14160

Re: Evasive Maneuver chances?

Both my wife and I have put hundreds of hours into XCOM 2, never once have either one of us evaded the UFO on the first hunt. After having done an Avenger defense, it seems to be about 50/50, but I'm pretty sure that first time is automatic. (Any devs know for sure one way or the other?)
by ShockmasterFred
Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:31 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Game Suddenly Ends in Defeat
Replies: 37
Views: 55782

Re: Game Suddenly Ends in Defeat

Lol, there will never be a thread in these forums that reads "Game suddenly ends in victory!"
by ShockmasterFred
Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: where can I find alien bases?
Replies: 2
Views: 5775

Re: where can I find alien bases?

I would go to an alien bar and get an alien drunk. They can't hold their liquor and spill their guts after a few drinks, and hey, if your lucky, you might get lucky. Just don't play them in pool. Those aliens are all hustlers.
by ShockmasterFred
Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:26 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Crazy timers
Replies: 13
Views: 18272

Re: Crazy timers

On my first escort mission I got 12 turn timer to get a VIP to a place that is at least 10 turns away at sprint. Is this intended? Why bother having soldiers on such mission at all in this case? Just deploy 1 soldier get max infiltration and hope that you will dodge/evade every enemy on your way to...
by ShockmasterFred
Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Why I don't like Timers (and a suggestion)
Replies: 14
Views: 20586

Re: Why I don't like Timers (and a suggestion)

This is just my opinion, obviously other people may think differently. I appreciate constructive criticism on this idea. XCOM 2's timers have always, in my opinion, been somewhat detrimental to the game, as they encourage a sprint-recklessly-to-the-end style of gameplay. At the same time, I appreci...
by ShockmasterFred
Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:08 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Hacking Breaks Concealment?
Replies: 10
Views: 14980

Re: Hacking Breaks Concealment?

They have explosives on the device, or at least a monitoring system. This is why you break concealment. That doesn't really explain why it breaks concealment, that would be a perfect reason why enemies are alerted but not why your hacker instantly is revealed. It makes perfect sense, they have some...
by ShockmasterFred
Fri Jan 27, 2017 10:21 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: UPDATE: Long War 2 Patch 1.1 is now available
Replies: 219
Views: 299976

Re: Pending Changelist for 1.1 (NOT RELEASED)

johnnylump wrote:Douglas? You're supposed to be in school now, young man.
That was unexpected gold.
by ShockmasterFred
Fri Jan 27, 2017 10:18 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: [Feature request] Commander's Choice
Replies: 22
Views: 28898

Re: [Feature request] Commander's Choice

Am I the only one that thinks commanders choice is a bit OP as hell. No, you are not. CC is massively OP and the devs did well to not include it. If you don't like getting a low mobility assault, just turn off Not Created Equal and and all your soldiers start the same, turn on Hidden Potential if y...