Xcom 2?

DuskEngine said:
I broke my preorder rule for XCOM 2 because the preview builds look solid enough for me to have faith in the finished product
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Ditto, I hate preordering games, but this game just looks that great.
Any idea how big it'll be to download though?
 
Truth be told I stopped giving a crap about anti-preorder culture once automated steam refunds became a thing. Now I can get the preorder bonuses, and then wait for the reviews, and get my money back if it's a shitshow, as all 3 major platforms (Steam, Origin, GOG) have an easy way to do that now.
 
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Strelok said:
That said, I will also point out for those of you looking for a more classic X-Com game, Xenonauts is a great modern alternative for the oldschool feel.
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I might check this out. I know a number of indie groups have tried to recreate the classic XCOM, but the ones I've tried have all been disappointing. It's a real tribute to the strength of the original.
 
hood LOLCOW said:
http://www.gamesear.com/news/here-are-the-three-mods-xcom-2-will-be-launching-alongside-with
XCOM 2 will have at least three day one mods: SMG weapon (reduced damage for increased movement), a Muton Elite that looks like a Krogan, and Officer sub-classes.

Thoughts?
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It worries me that the team is unsure whether they're going to do Long War 2 or just focus on Terra Invicta (:_(

Does that mean the game will have steam workshop support+mod tools on release? Or will they just release the mods on their site?
 
Thank god this is coming out at the start of a semester. I hate being stuck between finals and the thing that's calling to you from your hard drive.
 
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VLAD said:
Ain't nothing gonna stop this train. Not even a 7.5 review from a total scrub at EGMNow.


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Welcome to XCOM, bitch.
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Xcom and Blood Bowl are the same game in that a surefire roll is instead going to kill your most promising unit.

RIP Morgslag VonDeathMuncher, killed in both games in much the same way, by a giant hulking football player punching him in the face.
 
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Theres a guy on the subreddit for xcom who has promised to stream for 48 hours no sleep when it comes out.

I'll try to find the link, I've always wanted to know if vidya can literally kill somoene.
 
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The emphasis that these reviews seem to be placing on the customization options available to soldiers is promising - I always enjoyed when people try to make narratives out of their games, makes the games that much more engaging and it's fun to read other people's stories when the soldiers are characters. I first got into playing EU3 after reading an after-action report of a guy who wrote of a war between his Austria and France in the game where he gave his generals personalities and explained losses.
 
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How will you name your XCOM soldiers/personnel/VIP/ADVENT VIPs? Friends? Family? Kiwis?
 
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