Thread: XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Originally Posted by Splug

Well, keep in mind there's a requirement that you have someone at a certain rank before you can get those officer training boosts. I'm not as sold on Iron Will - my troops haven't really hard core panicked since I regularly could run people at > squadie level. I guess the way I look at it, given the choice between leveling faster and getting higher will that way versus just having more will gained per level, I'd rather get all the other perks from leveling up.

Though, that said, I finally had a bunch of mutons just spook some dudes with intimidate spam.

i thought will also effected PSI defense...I could totally be wrong though.

Hrm, no it does, I hadn't thought about that. Good point!

All right, I've heard enough. Is this on Steam?

Originally Posted by RealGenius

All right, I've heard enough. Is this on Steam?

Originally Posted by Splug

EDIT: Oh, one other thing to know going in... it's a 14 GB download, so if you're going with a steam purchase, don't plan on turning around and playing it right away...

yes

Oh matt, So I've got 2x Plasma Rifles -- they aren't nearly as accurate as the light plasma rifle. I'm thinking about swapping out my assault guys equipment slot from nano-vests to scopes. that extra 10 aim really matters when you need that shot to hit.

Also, I know the alloy cannon is the tier 3 shottie -- do you think it's worth it? if it hits harder than the plasma rifle at close range, I might hafta build one.

I didn't end up actually building any alloy rifles. I just ran up and point blanked **** with plasma rifles, called it a day.

Originally Posted by Splug

I didn't end up actually building any alloy rifles. I just ran up and point blanked **** with plasma rifles, called it a day.

I built one just to see how they work. They DO hit harder than Plasma Rifles up close. I thought it was a good trade off. Slap it on an Assault guy with Run&Gun and then double tap at point blank. Drops baddies pretty quick.