X-Com: Enemy Unknown - Page 2

elraido · 10-15-2012, 10:44 AM

I have been thinking about getting this game. Played it a lot back in 95-96. Have only heard good things about the game....and one of the minor complaints was the maps aren't random like before.

Crimson Death · 10-15-2012, 11:16 AM

Maps are smaller but so is your squad size.

How is going into canada a spoiler? It's totally random which country defects to the aliens.

acesn8s · 10-15-2012, 01:38 PM

Got it on Saturday. Survived my first Terror mission with no dead on my squad. I ran into some of those Chrysallids but got lucky. they each killed one civy before I got them. Then their presents popped up, but I managed to deal with them in one turn, so no bonus surprises for me.

Redcon-5 · 10-15-2012, 01:44 PM

I think he ment the thing that turned his Squaddies. But Since most here are X-Com veterans I dont think its spoilers to say Chrysalids (Sp?).

Oh, the Terror Mission are fun! You have to save the people now, just by moving next to them, but still its a added complication to the misson.

My squad got wiped last night durring my first encounter with 2 Mutons and a Cyberdisk. Yeah it wasn't pretty, the Cyberdisk did most of the damage.

acesn8s · 10-15-2012, 04:31 PM

I haven't encountered Mutons yet. I still need to capture a Sectoid. I nabbed a Thin Man, but the Sectoids are too fragile and pack together.

Will the Arc Thrower work on a Cyberdisc?

mcgral18 · 10-15-2012, 04:48 PM

I know you can upgrade the Arc Thrower to get drones on your side, but I'm not sure if that would help you get other flying enemies as well.

And I've found something very satisfying, taking down a large cargo ship and everything inside it without taking any damage, while capturing a Beserker and a Sectoid Commander. Sure, it was on normal non-Ironman, but quite fun.

I'm liking the game so far.

Crimson Death · 10-15-2012, 06:39 PM

Just went up against elite mutons and sectopod. **** just got real.

acesn8s · 10-16-2012, 08:11 AM

Do you have to build additional containment rooms at your base in order to capture more than one alien per mission?

Ran into my fist Mutons last night. Three of them hanging out in a coffee shop. I think they took offense to my squad smacking their Thin Man and Sectoid buddies around. By the time I put the last one down, they had killed three of my six team members.

I got too use to my Sniper Captain laying waste with Squad View. My Sniper Squaddie - not so deadly. I also benched my Heavy and Assault Captains for this mission. That didn't help either, but I'm worried about not having enough depth in my roster. This mission is getting replayed.

mcgral18 · 10-16-2012, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by acesn8s

Do you have to build additional containment rooms at your base in order to capture more than one alien per mission?

Ran into my fist Mutons last night. Three of them hanging out in a coffee shop. I think they took offense to my squad smacking their Thin Man and Sectoid buddies around. By the time I put the last one down, they had killed three of my six team members.

I got too use to my Sniper Captain laying waste with Squad View. My Sniper Squaddie - not so deadly. I also benched my Heavy and Assault Captains for this mission. That didn't help either, but I'm worried about not having enough depth in my roster. This mission is getting replayed.

I dont think you need more than one chamber...but I could be wrong.

And I agree about restarting certain missions. I could not do ironman mode, if I make a mistake, I revert and make darn sure to avoid getting 3 grenades in a row...lost 3 men in that one volley, it was rough.

Longshot · 10-16-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Redcon-5

I think he ment the thing that turned his Squaddies. But Since most here are X-Com veterans I dont think its spoilers to say Chrysalids (Sp?).

Bingo!

Spoiler alert might have been overkill, but better safe than sorry, some take their gaming experience very seriously.

I've started a 'Normal-Ironman' game while I heal from the emotional trauma from 'Day of the Chrysalids'.

On a mission now to rescue some Council member from the enemy, and using my shiny new sniper for the first time. Character abilities are very cool...my Support class has picked up the 'Run and Gun' ability, which has already been valuable, getting her spitting distance to a Thin Man in a flash.

He didn't like the resulting shotgun blast in his flank, but I rather did.

Here's hoping the rest of the mission goes as well.

10-15-2012, 11:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
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10-15-2012, 01:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
acesn8s Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton, PA	Got it on Saturday. Survived my first Terror mission with no dead on my squad. I ran into some of those Chrysallids but got lucky. they each killed one civy before I got them. Then their presents popped up, but I managed to deal with them in one turn, so no bonus surprises for me. __________________ Pushing up the ante, I know you've got to see me, Read 'em and weep, the dead man's hand again . . .

10-15-2012, 01:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
Redcon-5 the proper use of .50cal Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Turlock, Ca	I think he ment the thing that turned his Squaddies. But Since most here are X-Com veterans I dont think its spoilers to say Chrysalids (Sp?). Oh, the Terror Mission are fun! You have to save the people now, just by moving next to them, but still its a added complication to the misson. My squad got wiped last night durring my first encounter with 2 Mutons and a Cyberdisk. Yeah it wasn't pretty, the Cyberdisk did most of the damage. __________________ "You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline. It helps if you have some kind of football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer" Frank Zappa

10-15-2012, 04:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
acesn8s Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton, PA	I haven't encountered Mutons yet. I still need to capture a Sectoid. I nabbed a Thin Man, but the Sectoids are too fragile and pack together. Will the Arc Thrower work on a Cyberdisc? __________________ Pushing up the ante, I know you've got to see me, Read 'em and weep, the dead man's hand again . . .

10-15-2012, 04:48 PM	#16 (permalink)
mcgral18 Seasoned Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sudbury, ON	I know you can upgrade the Arc Thrower to get drones on your side, but I'm not sure if that would help you get other flying enemies as well. And I've found something very satisfying, taking down a large cargo ship and everything inside it without taking any damage, while capturing a Beserker and a Sectoid Commander. Sure, it was on normal non-Ironman, but quite fun. I'm liking the game so far. __________________ Feedback http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...-feedback.html An AK will not be stopped by a ham sandwich.

10-15-2012, 10:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
elraido Active Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern MN	I have been thinking about getting this game. Played it a lot back in 95-96. Have only heard good things about the game....and one of the minor complaints was the maps aren't random like before.

10-15-2012, 06:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
Crimson Death Fortune and Glory Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clayton, NJ	Just went up against elite mutons and sectopod. ** just got real. __________________ Delta's Sponsors: GoG Paintball \| DLX Paintball \| Scenario Superstore Fogtech \| Delta Paintball Productions For Sale:** New Empire Snipers \| New Sportshot Hoppers \| New Empire Trracers Valken TPX/T8 Mag Pouches \| E-Flex Mask \| My PURGING Sale Things I want \| My Feedback \| My Youtube Channel

10-16-2012, 08:11 AM	#18 (permalink)
acesn8s Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton, PA	Do you have to build additional containment rooms at your base in order to capture more than one alien per mission? Ran into my fist Mutons last night. Three of them hanging out in a coffee shop. I think they took offense to my squad smacking their Thin Man and Sectoid buddies around. By the time I put the last one down, they had killed three of my six team members. I got too use to my Sniper Captain laying waste with Squad View. My Sniper Squaddie - not so deadly. I also benched my Heavy and Assault Captains for this mission. That didn't help either, but I'm worried about not having enough depth in my roster. This mission is getting replayed. __________________ Pushing up the ante, I know you've got to see me, Read 'em and weep, the dead man's hand again . . .