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[612DwarfAvenue]

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So, doing an LP of XCOM. Ironman, Classic Normal difficulty, a couple of Second Wave options. I'm recording the playthrough instead of reporting via posts. Actual gameplay is unmodded, but i have SweetFX which adds some post-process effects to improve the look of the game, basically like ENB for Skyrim and the like. Here's the link to the preset i use (i've very slightly modified my version), the page also has a link to SweetFX itself.

As i've only completed the game once so far, on Normal, and i'll only have enough time for some early-game practice on Classic before tomorrow, i'll likely fail horribadly. But damnit i'm gonna try anyway.

Will put the vids here as i make them. If you want a soldier in the game just tell me the name and preferred class and i'll try to slot you in etc. etc., if you've seen other XCOM LP's you know the drill by now . If you want face and hair customization as well let me know, just keep in mind armor style and color is my choice, i have my own system so i can generally tell at a glance what each soldier's class is.

In the meantime, because i never shy away from shameless plugs, here's my YouTube channel so you can check out my other stuff.

One mission per vid.
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Vid 1.
Vid 2.
Vid 3.
Vid 4.
Vid 5.
Vid 6.
Vid 7.
Vid 8.
Vid 9.

[612DwarfAvenue]

No takers? You don't want your dudes dying horrible deathly deaths?

I'm starting in about 10 minutes...

[612DwarfAvenue]

Playthrough was a bust, will start another one sometime later today.

[Heron TSG]

I haven't played the new one at all yet. Is it similar to the first, and do Let's Plays of it work similarly?

[IronyOwl]

I'd take a slot, but I tend to not really go for video recordings. Take too long to watch.

I haven't played the new one at all yet. Is it similar to the first, and do Let's Plays of it work similarly?

I have an LP of it floating around here somewhere if you want to see that. It's definitely different from the original(s) in some ways, but the feel I got and what I've heard from a lot of other people is that it's definitely X-COM. Smaller squad sizes, classes, levelup abilities, and more codified reaction fire and action usage and such hasn't really detracted from the feeling of moving up and suddenly ambush or oh fuck these aliens are blowing you away right from under your cover, IMO.

[612DwarfAvenue]

I'm possibly gonna livestream the LP, only problem is i'm fairly sure it'd suck up my download cap because my ISP is an ass like that, having uploads and downloads use the same cap. STILL UNDECIDED.

EDIT: Ehhh, nah, gonna do the usual record and upload, takes up less of my cap. Starting the LP now.

[612DwarfAvenue]

First vid's up. I'm doing one mission per vid.

[Stworca]

I haven't played the new one at all yet. Is it similar to the first, and do Let's Plays of it work similarly?

It's less unfair on higher difficulties than the original, but at the same time lacks the scope. You will never get bombed at the craft, and aliens won't get 17 reaction shots per turn, but If you capture all the aliens you need the first time you get a mission that allows that, the mission will not repeat.

It's more fun to play with the soldiers - as they have abilities and the controls aren't hostile - and the cover and maps are clear and understandable.

There will only ever be one base assault, ever, and your own base is never attacked.. Yada yada.
Snipers are terribly broken and overpowered.
The last mission is a walk in the park, no matter the difficulty.

That would sum it up.

[612DwarfAvenue]

Vid 2's up. Got a bit of a backlog, i'll try to clear some of it up over the next few days.

[612DwarfAvenue]

Vid 3's up.

[612DwarfAvenue]

Vid 4's up.

[612DwarfAvenue]

Vid 5's up, and vid 6 is uploading now.

[612DwarfAvenue]

Vid 6's up.

[ivanthe8th]

I'd be up to try some multiplayer. I recently finished the campaign on normal and I'm trying classic now (it's a lot harder, never before have I been so afraid of Thin Men). PM me with thoughts.

[612DwarfAvenue]

Vid 7's up.