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by JackDT
Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: LW2 needs more "middle class" missions
Replies: 112
Views: 127833

Re: LW2 needs more "middle class" missions

Something needs to get done about the scamper mechanic. it is the most annoying thing about Longwar, and is the reason that forces stealth mission or overwatch crawls. It makes maneuvering and flanking and other fun stuff hard too do. When I am fighting a pod. I want to fight that pod, and just tha...
by JackDT
Sat Feb 18, 2017 3:51 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Pavonis sudden NDA-like-silence on forum + new unknown Xcom DLC
Replies: 26
Views: 41012

Re: Pavonis sudden NDA-like-silence on forum + new unknown Xcom DLC

Even if it's not true, you could always tweet at 2k and say something like "Please continue to financially support the XCOM Long War mod team so they can support any future DLC..."

https://twitter.com/2k
by JackDT
Fri Feb 17, 2017 9:43 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Suggested fix to supply raid, troop column, HQ 0% infiltration abuse
Replies: 116
Views: 128628

Re: Suggested fix to supply raid, troop column, HQ 0% infiltration abuse

Sounds like you were lucky not being detected considering the insane detection radius of drones at 0% infiltration. You're right however that it's often (rather than always) possible to find a decent high ground if you're willing to spend some time exploring the map on supply convoys, reaching them...
by JackDT
Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:22 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Feedback from my playthroughs
Replies: 18
Views: 22562

Re: Feedback from my playthroughs

However, this could also be due to my other big complaint: Supply Raids and Troop Columns meant I was swimming in Resources. It's way too easy (once you get ahead of the aliens) to go in with 10 soldiers at 0% infiltration and kill ~50 aliens. Once you can handle an 8-pod, whether there are 3,4 or ...
by JackDT
Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:14 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Why I stopped LW2 - but thanks for everything
Replies: 42
Views: 55339

Re: Why I stopped LW2 - but thanks for everything

You can choose to always fight and when you pick missions choose ones that facilitate this, although it is not optimal so you'll want to lower the difficulty if you do. And later in the campaign you do fewer stealth missions even playing optimally. Also try putting everyone on Intel and just doing S...
by JackDT
Wed Feb 08, 2017 7:47 am
Forum: Long War 2: Bug Reports
Topic: Hive Queen has 0 def. Bug?
Replies: 1
Views: 3851

Hive Queen has 0 def. Bug?

Just noticed on joinrbs stream on Legend. He wasn't sure if it was a bug or not.

https://clips.twitch.tv/joinrbs/ClumsyG ... StrawBeary
by JackDT
Wed Feb 08, 2017 7:03 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Psi Ops still suck?
Replies: 208
Views: 5036383

Re: Psi Ops still suck?

They are still very strong. Most (all?) of their attacks ignore a lot of combat alien upgrades like defense or dodge so they scale well late game. Yeah, you roll on dice on their powers and it's possible to get a little bit screwed, but we're dealing with crazy psychics here.
by JackDT
Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:46 pm
Forum: Modding Long War 2
Topic: Is it possible to request custom modifications of LW2 ?
Replies: 7
Views: 10425

Re: Is it possible to request custom modifications of LW2 ?

I think those types of tweaks are pretty easy to make yourself with the .INI files. At least you should be able to find something close enough, like Psi Training Time.
by JackDT
Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:04 pm
Forum: Terra Invicta Development
Topic: Your work on LW2 has guaranteed my cash when the kickstarter comes out.
Replies: 6
Views: 16483

Re: Your work on LW2 has guaranteed my cash when the kickstarter comes out.

So it probably wouldn't be appropriate while 2k is putting up funds, but if/when that source of funding expires, I know I'd be happy to chip into a monthly Patreon for general Long War work, even if it's only a part time thing at that point.
by JackDT
Tue Feb 07, 2017 6:02 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: [UPDATED] PSA: Reinforcement actions bugged in 1.1, hotfix released
Replies: 20
Views: 31229

Re: [UPDATED] PSA: Reinforcement actions bugged in 1.1, hotfix released

It's not intended for reinforcement, but it is intended for pods that wander into range on their turn. If they are 'yellow alert' because they just heard a loud noise, then they can get a couple of free shots.
by JackDT
Mon Feb 06, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Stealth makes "Destroy the Device" and Blacksite too easy + balance suggestion
Replies: 18
Views: 23182

Re: Stealth makes "Destroy the Device" and Blacksite too easy + balance suggestion

I agree generally that stealth is slightly too good on some of those maps. Or too reliable at least -- it should be possible to pull off a stealth win as you describe, but I shouldn't be able to count on missions going that way. Oh please don't ask the devs to put some random out-of stealth system ...
by JackDT
Sat Feb 04, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Stealth makes "Destroy the Device" and Blacksite too easy + balance suggestion
Replies: 18
Views: 23182

Re: Stealth makes "Destroy the Device" and Blacksite too easy + balance suggestion

I agree generally that stealth is slightly too good on some of those maps. Or too reliable at least -- it should be possible to pull off a stealth win as you describe, but I shouldn't be able to count on missions going that way.
by JackDT
Thu Feb 02, 2017 10:48 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: New and Improved Dark Events Thread
Replies: 111
Views: 134237

Re: New and Improved Dark Events Thread

Our framework in designing and balancing these was and will remain "Incremental, permanent upgrades to aliens that XCOM will sometimes have a chance to counter." We used the Dark Event mechanism to give you that opportunity to counter them. Our balancing assumption is that most of them wi...
by JackDT
Thu Feb 02, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: [SUGGESTION] Improve the difficulty of DLC missions
Replies: 10
Views: 14234

Re: [SUGGESTION] Improve the difficulty of DLC missions

Personally, I just want them to removed. Once you have done them they are SUPER repetitive and relatively long. I wish there was a mod for it, like skipping Gate Crasher on new campaigns. If you play with the DLC installed, you can uncheck a checkbox when you start the campaign to have the items (S...
by JackDT
Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:28 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: [UPDATED] PSA: Reinforcement actions bugged in 1.1, hotfix released
Replies: 20
Views: 31229

Re: [UPDATED] PSA: Reinforcement actions bugged in 1.1, hotfix released

I posted in the reddit thread that this would make a great dark event. Green alert and then an upgraded late game yellow alert.
by JackDT
Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: UPDATE: Long War 2 Patch 1.1 is now available
Replies: 219
Views: 300062

Re: Pending Changelist for 1.1 (NOT RELEASED)

In contrast to all the eager beavers here... 1.0 is perfectly playable and fun now. Rushing software is terrible. Crunch is terrible. My 1.1 patch feature request is for the Long War team to take a break and go for nice hike.
by JackDT
Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:54 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Any difference between the two ranger classes other then starting weapons?
Replies: 31
Views: 39883

Re: Any difference between the two ranger classes other then starting weapons?

Are you installing the old Long War mods alongside Long War 2? You only want one single mod installed, 'Long War 2'.

Hmn you said you don't have the perk pack. Just burn everything to the ground and reinstall, clear out the XCOM folder in your /Documents/MyGames and everything, etc.
by JackDT
Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: LW2 feature announce: The Technical solder class
Replies: 48
Views: 62024

Re: LW2 feature announce: The Technical solder class

Arguably it's fun to have crazy OP Psi stuff in the late game like dominating a gatekeeper having it practically solo a level for you. Army of Zombies! But I bet the crazy good testers used to Long War I/I either nerfed that stuff, or the end game is hard enough that it works out.
by JackDT
Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:09 am
Forum: Long War 2
Topic: Long War 2 feature announce: Coil weapons
Replies: 63
Views: 89764

Re: Long War 2 feature announce: Coil weapons

Were you able to add tiers of weapons to the Spark and to other DLC that just use the same models? That wouldn't bother me one bit. It's nice to have custom graphics but the gameplay is what matters.