Link to Science ThreadLink to War RoomQ: So what's this thread about?
A: This thread is for an exciting Hybrid game, where some players take the roll of X-COM units in the field, and others take the role of scientists and engineers, making and producing the equipment their lives depend on.
Q: Cool, can I play?
A: Sure, just sign up for an X-COM slot and take your pick of the pre-rolled soldiers. If you'd rather go for science and engineering, even easier! Just post in the Science/Engineering thread with your votes for the next research project, or request whatever you've already researched to be made. the X-COM Funding council may not approve use of funds, but other times they might. Votes can also be made as to the equipment of newly created soldiers. New Soldier specializations will be unlocked with research.
Q: Can I make a custom soldier?
A: In the spirit of X-Com, you can only select a unit from the random pool (which is upcoming). You can, however, apply modifications to the weapon issued to you, as detailed in the Only War rulebooks. You also can spend the XP left over from character creation, name him, all that good stuff. If he's injured, you get first dibs when he's back on his feet.
Q: How are we going to play?
A: Over roll20, at a time for the X-COM units intrested in a given mission. PST preferable, so if you can't make it in that time zone easily, you may prefer to stick to science.
Q: how does engineering work?
A: X-COM has a funding value, which works like the profit factor in rogue trader. It can be increased by doing well, and will drop when not. Simply buying objects will not decrease the funding value. This funding can be used to create anything that has been properly researched, buy more soldiers (up to the barracks limit), and otherwise make sure the brave men at X-COM don't die on you.
Q: What books do I need?
A: The Only War Core Book, and Hammer of the Emperor. If you're a forum player, nothing.
Q: What do I do when i've spent the XP?
A: Post your finished soldier in the War Room.
SOLDIER POOL (First come, first served. More will be added over time)
More soldiers being added!
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