XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Patser · 01-08-2013 9:21pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

I hate when you lose your best guys .

Who had 8 days, 3 minutes in the sweepstake?

jaxdasher · 07-08-2013 7:14pm

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-07-31-xcom-enemy-within-listings-spotted-on-korean-ratings-board

Yes its an expansion! Hopefully a big one at that!

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 07-08-2013 7:21pm

after all the hassle i've had trying to live through 3 months of x-com classic, i dont know if i'll ever bother with the dlc

normal just feels like cheating

degrassinoel · 07-08-2013 7:47pm

jaxdasher wrote: »

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2013-07-31-xcom-enemy-within-listings-spotted-on-korean-ratings-board

Yes its an expansion! Hopefully a big one at that!

they've had this in the pipe for a long time, i hope so too!

Gbear · 13-08-2013 2:21am

There's something rage-inducing about games that use probability to determine the outcome.

It always feels like the %'s are about 10% lower than they say they are.

Cracking game though. As you can tell by the fact that it's 2:20 on a Tuesday and I've just prised myself away.

I love me a global domination type game. There was a cracking little version in the expansion to Command and Conquer 3.
It was like Risk but you could also go into individual missions and play like normal.

K.O.Kiki · 13-08-2013 10:37am

Gbear wrote: »

There's something rage-inducing about games that use probability to determine the outcome.

It always feels like the %'s are about 10% lower than they say they are.

Even though you're right beside me, I missed the point of your post.

:pac:

degrassinoel · 13-08-2013 12:04pm

what difficulty are you playing on? Seems a lot more inaccurate on the harder ones.

Gbear · 13-08-2013 12:34pm

degrassinoel wrote: »

what difficulty are you playing on? Seems a lot more inaccurate on the harder ones.

I said I'd start off on normal.
It's been fairly tough by comparison to most normal difficulties.

One thing that might explain it - do the Floaters have an extra dodge chance? Because they unlock a dodge powerup for your aircraft when you interrogate them (I think).

I'll certainly play again from the start at some point. I'm not sure will I ever do the Ironman mode though. That sounds like an ordeal.

degrassinoel · 13-08-2013 1:08pm

Floaters if they are at a higher elevation, have a better chance of hitting you than you them. Ye should try ironman on easy first. I'm still doing hit and runs on classic, and it's just cruel whenever i get an Irish soldier. Cannon fodder. So many ragequits and restarts lol

Quatermain · 13-08-2013 2:38pm

I once started a game on Classic with a squad comprised entirely of Irish rookies. I want to know what member of the Shadowy Council of Doom (tm) approved that deployment order...

"We're sending in our best and brightest..."
"Feck sake! Look at the light-bulb head on that one!"
"....The world is doomed, commander."

Polar101 · 13-08-2013 2:47pm

Quatermain wrote: »

I once started a game on Classic with a squad comprised entirely of Irish rookies.

I completed the game without getting any Irish soldiers, and I had a few dozen troops.

If one of the soldiers says 'I don't think we are alone here' during the aliens' movement phase, I rename him to Sherlock Holmes if he survives the battle.

Sephiroth_dude · 13-08-2013 2:51pm

This game is far too addictive

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Quatermain · 13-08-2013 2:55pm

Polar101 wrote: »

If one of the soldiers says 'I don't think we are alone here' during the aliens' movement phase, I rename him to Sherlock Holmes if he survives the battle.

"My dear Watson, it is extraterrestrial."

GTR63 · 13-08-2013 3:03pm

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

This game is far too addictive .

Brings out the childish turn off the console side of me.

Tenger · 13-08-2013 3:14pm

Day[9] playd X-Com as part of his weekly "...Day Off" series.
In this series he spends all day Friday playing games other than StarCraft 2. He usually goes into the games not knowing much more than the game-type and/or popular opinion on the game.
7 parts released on youtube so far (approx 30 mins each) 3-4 parts more to be posted up. His mate JP pesuaded him to do X-Com but didn't tell him much.

Part 4 and 5 are worth a watch......for the inevitable "Red Wedding-like" speechless reaction.....followed by the sullen acceptance of defeat.

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2NL9k1mIXo
Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M-_cL7OWjY
Part 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA1uRneao1Y

"It's like a turn based horror game with Aliens""

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar · 13-08-2013 4:12pm

05:20 of video 5

i've made that exact face so many times playing this game...

and it was usually during that mission too
hate that mission

degrassinoel · 20-08-2013 9:54pm

the Firaxis/2K booth at gamescom has this impressive looking game on it.

There's still loads of speculation as to wether it's an expansion, dlc or a standalone game.

source

Orim · 20-08-2013 10:01pm

I see a heavy, sniper and an assault. And two guys with pistols. Am I reading too much into that to be thinking new class?

degrassinoel · 20-08-2013 10:08pm

There are rumours flying about a mech-trooper class. Also, upgrades which include cybernetics and genetic modifications to your soldiers.

The XCOM logo in the picture apparently has "Bellator in Machina" in place of Vigilo Confido, which lends more credence to that rumour. Apparently meaning Machine Warrior, or Warrior in the Machine.

Tenger · 20-08-2013 11:07pm

Orim wrote: »

I see a heavy, sniper and an assault. And two guys with pistols. Am I reading too much into that to be thinking new class?

Snipers with Snap Shot instead of Squad Sight?

Orim · 20-08-2013 11:10pm

Tenger wrote: »

Snipers with Snap Shot instead of Squad Sight?

Pfft, I'll believe in aliens before I believe in snap shot snipers :pac:

degrassinoel · 21-08-2013 9:35am

Here's some official news on it

Edit: and the Release date

November 12th

Source

sin0city · 21-08-2013 10:43am

Lot of additional information here too:

http://ie.ign.com/articles/2013/08/21/xcom-enemy-within-announced-tons-of-details

Includes a new enemy type, new soldier class and skill tree, new grenades, maps and a new form of currency.

ShadowHearth · 21-08-2013 1:21pm

Good watch about it. CANT WAIT!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCSoqdOZ0-M

Sarky · 21-08-2013 3:09pm

Flamethrowers? I'm sold!

Sephiroth_dude · 21-08-2013 3:51pm

Looking forward to this

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Shiminay · 21-08-2013 5:08pm

I'm in the middle of a classic iron man run right now, so the timing of this is brilliant

Can't wait to see this expansion in action.

I'm still hopeful for a level/scenario editor ala Shadowrun Returns.

Quatermain · 21-08-2013 8:37pm

I absolutely adore the farmyard map.

"Maw! Them cotton-pickin' grey things is in the hayloft agin!"

Dcully · 21-08-2013 9:43pm

Played a bit of this on my sons xbox a borrowed game ,only played 30 mins or so but its one ive always meant to get into [too many games at the moment] Any good deals for it now?

degrassinoel · 21-08-2013 9:47pm

Dcully wrote: »

Played a bit of this on my sons xbox a borrowed game ,only played 30 mins or so but its one ive always meant to get into [too many games at the moment] Any good deals for it now?

if you've a pc or a laptop capable of playing it, now's the best time to get it. It and it's dlc's were part of the XCOM collection for preordering The bureau. You might even get a copy on these very forums if you ask nicely or have something to trade for it via steam etc..
Aside from that it's around 30 quid on it's own, but could be more or less for consoles. I'd personally highly recommend it. Hundreds of Hours of fun

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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