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re: Any XCOM Fans Here?
Posted on 3/10/25 at 8:35 pm to Corinthians420
Posted on 3/10/25 at 8:35 pm to Corinthians420
Whatever the internal half cover calculations are, they might as well be a +50% alien hit chance on commander and above 
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Posted on 3/12/25 at 8:28 am to sbr2
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Whatever the internal half cover calculations are, they might as well be a +50% alien hit chance on commander and above
I think the other big difference is "at range". Half cover is probably a reasonable choice at long range for the enemy weapon. Other than that, it's self-delusion.
Posted on 3/12/25 at 5:37 pm to Ace Midnight
All that being said, I'm shocked there hasn't been a XCOM3 or at least an announcement.
Probably more likely they reboot the series again at this point. And no, we're not going to talk about the DEI XCOM game they published after XCOM2
Probably more likely they reboot the series again at this point. And no, we're not going to talk about the DEI XCOM game they published after XCOM2
Posted on 3/12/25 at 5:45 pm to Ace Midnight
Main thing I know for sure is that no cover means a high likelihood of a critical hit in addition to wearing a giant sign reading “Shoot me!”
Posted on 3/15/25 at 8:24 am to Sl0thstronautEsq
Just bought xcom2 (assuming that game is what is being discussed) for around $6 due to the steam spring sale. 95% off, inculdes some dlcs.
Thanks everyone for tips, going play it tonight
Thanks everyone for tips, going play it tonight
Posted on 4/14/25 at 10:56 am to Cuthbert13
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Just bought xcom2 (assuming that game is what is being discussed) for around $6 due to the steam spring sale. 95% off, inculdes some dlcs.
Thanks everyone for tips, going play it tonight
How are you liking it? I've found it to be incredibly addicting. I sit down to play for an hour and next thing I know, 4 hours have passed
I've barely moved the story along but have taken out 2 of the 3 Chosen and 1 Alien Ruler. The tips in this thread and on the subreddit have been extremely helpful. The only thing that really bugs me is that there are constant events/missions popping up. Like, I have 3 days left on a Proving Ground project, but I can't just advance time to finish the project because new urgent missions/events pop-up nonstop
Posted on 4/14/25 at 12:07 pm to sbr2
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I'm shocked there hasn't been a XCOM3 or at least an announcement.
Probably more likely they reboot the series again at this point.
Good call
Star Wars: Zero Company
The dev team features former xcom devs at least so close enough
Posted on 4/14/25 at 5:42 pm to Sl0thstronautEsq
Summation of XCOM experience:
Posted on 4/14/25 at 5:58 pm to Volvagia
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Summation of XCOM experience:
Ugh, I missed a 90+% shot this past weekend
Posted on 4/14/25 at 6:32 pm to Sl0thstronautEsq
Beat vanilla XCOM 2 on console right after it came out. Bought it for PC for modding. Put 1500 hours into The Long War 2 campaign mod + prob 100+ other mods.
Realized I never played vanilla WotC DLC campaign. Bought it again on IOS and beat vanilla WOTC earlier this year for the first time.
Easily the most time I've ever put into a game
Realized I never played vanilla WotC DLC campaign. Bought it again on IOS and beat vanilla WOTC earlier this year for the first time.
Easily the most time I've ever put into a game
This post was edited on 4/14/25 at 7:18 pm
Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:28 am to Sl0thstronautEsq
I keep trying every 6 months or so to get through an Ironman on Commander in WOTC. Keep getting wiped when that bitch finally tracks down the Avenger. Then, I'll slam my mouse down and not play again for another 6 months.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:30 am to sbr2
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All that being said, I'm shocked there hasn't been a XCOM3 or at least an announcement.
Probably more likely they reboot the series again at this point. And no, we're not going to talk about the DEI XCOM game they published after XCOM2
I think Firaxis is kind of defunct now. Could be wrong. We did get Phoenix Point a few years back.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 8:56 am to PurpleandGold Motown
Oh man one of the best gaming series ever. I played the hell out of the originals - Enemy Unknown and Terror From the Deep. I still get PTSD when I think about searching a cruise ship looking for that last sectoid hiding out!!
Xcom1 and 2 are such great games especially with all the mods out now. And they're always on sale on Steam!
Xcom1 and 2 are such great games especially with all the mods out now. And they're always on sale on Steam!
Posted on 4/15/25 at 10:37 am to Deacon
The gears of war game made in xcom style was a lot of fun imo
Posted on 4/15/25 at 12:04 pm to Deacon
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I still get PTSD when I think about searching a cruise ship
Those stages were miserable, doubly so because they were two stage affairs and you lose anything you salvaged on the deck of the ship.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 12:31 pm to sbr2
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And no, we're not going to talk about the DEI XCOM game they published after XCOM2
Well, the only thing I will say is - it was fun and goofy, but not really XCOM.
Posted on 4/15/25 at 6:22 pm to PurpleandGold Motown
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I think Firaxis is kind of defunct now.
They dropped a new game (Civ7) just a few months ago.
Posted on 4/17/25 at 11:52 pm to Volvagia
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They dropped a new game (Civ7) just a few months ago.
I just remember a few years back when the CEO and the Head of Development stepped down and they laid off a bunch of employees. I always forget they are involved in Civ games.
Posted on 4/18/25 at 12:33 am to PurpleandGold Motown
Yeah you weren’t totally off base.
Especially with how lukewarm the fan response to civ7 has been. But they aren’t dead yet.
*insert Monty python*
They just want to go for a walk!
Especially with how lukewarm the fan response to civ7 has been. But they aren’t dead yet.
*insert Monty python*
They just want to go for a walk!
Posted on 4/29/25 at 8:46 am to Volvagia
FYI - Humble has a complete XCom bundle up.
Everything from the old games like Enemy Unknown and Terror From The Deep to XCom 2 with all the expansions to Chimera Squad and The Bureau.
Lotta quality stuff plus some additional shite for free.
Everything from the old games like Enemy Unknown and Terror From The Deep to XCom 2 with all the expansions to Chimera Squad and The Bureau.
Lotta quality stuff plus some additional shite for free.
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