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Binkyuk: /* Weirdities */ a signed short int would be 32767.

2014-07-07T09:08:01Z

Weirdities: a signed short int would be 32767.

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	Up to 179 (including) all is well. But if the stamina is set to 180 the soldier will start with '''zero''' energy and will be unable to move.		Up to 179 (including) all is well. But if the stamina is set to 180 the soldier will start with '''zero''' energy and will be unable to move.

	Each turn the energy level will fill up (providing the soldier didn't move around too much) but when reaching the infamous ~~'signed short integer'~~ barrier at 255 it will drop back all the way to zero again.		Each turn the energy level will fill up (providing the soldier didn't move around too much) but when reaching the infamous byte barrier at 255 it will drop back all the way to zero again.

	Going beyond initial 180 stamina maintains this behavior, except that instead starting with 0 energy the soldier will start with (Stamina - 180).		Going beyond initial 180 stamina maintains this behavior, except that instead starting with 0 energy the soldier will start with (Stamina - 180).

	It doesn't matter how the too-high stamina is formed - either the original stat pumped up, or the improvement stamina or combination of both.		It doesn't matter how the too-high stamina is formed - either the original stat pumped up, or the improvement stamina or combination of both.


	==See Also==		==See Also==

Ibanix: clarify what energy actually does

2014-07-06T21:21:50Z

clarify what energy actually does

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	The Energy or Stamina bar represents the soldier's current level of tiredness. A full bar will mean that the soldier is not tired, while an empty bar means that the soldier is exhausted.		The Energy or Stamina bar represents the soldier's current level of tiredness. A full bar will mean that the soldier is not tired, while an empty bar means that the soldier is exhausted. A soldier's actions are limited by both energy and TUs; if you have depleted one or both of these stats, then you will not be able to preform any actions.

	The primary actions that will consume energy are walking, or flying when wearing the [[Flying Suit]]. Some aliens will also lose energy when simply changing their facing. Changing your elevation by means of a lift or Flying Suit will not consume energy, nor will firing weaponry. Energy and [[Time Unit]] costs for walking will vary depending on the difficulty of the terrain being traversed and the type of unit that is traversing it.		The primary actions that will consume energy are walking, or flying when wearing the [[Flying Suit]]. Some aliens will also lose energy when simply changing their facing. Changing your elevation by means of a lift or Flying Suit will not consume energy, nor will firing weaponry. Energy and [[Time Unit]] costs for walking will vary depending on the difficulty of the terrain being traversed and the type of unit that is traversing it.

Hobbes at 04:03, 23 July 2013

2013-07-23T04:03:39Z

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	[[Category:Soldiers]]		[[Category:Soldiers]]
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Bomb Bloke: Because I can't leave well enough alone

2012-01-16T13:08:18Z

Because I can't leave well enough alone

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	The Energy or Stamina bar represents the soldier's current level of tiredness. A full bar will mean that the soldier is not tired, while an empty bar means that the soldier is exhausted.		The Energy or Stamina bar represents the soldier's current level of tiredness. A full bar will mean that the soldier is not tired, while an empty bar means that the soldier is exhausted.

	The ~~only action~~ that will consume energy is walking, or flying when wearing the [[Flying Suit]]. Changing your elevation by means of a lift or Flying Suit will not consume energy. Energy and [[Time Unit]] costs for walking will vary depending on the difficulty of the terrain being traversed.		The primary actions that will consume energy are walking, or flying when wearing the [[Flying Suit]]. Some aliens will also lose energy when simply changing their facing. Changing your elevation by means of a lift or Flying Suit will not consume energy, nor will firing weaponry. Energy and [[Time Unit]] costs for walking will vary depending on the difficulty of the terrain being traversed and the type of unit that is traversing it.

	Note that the soldier stat screen refers to the stat as ''Stamina'', while it is referred to as ''Energy'' in the battlescape. They are otherwise used interchangeably.		Note that the soldier stat screen refers to the stat as ''Stamina'', while it is referred to as ''Energy'' in the battlescape. They are otherwise used interchangeably.
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	==Starting Values==		==Starting Values==
	New recruits will always begin with a value between 40 and 70.		New recruits will always begin with a value between 40 and 70.


	==Improvement==		==Improvement==

	Energy points are awarded (at end of mission) any time you perform at least one [[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|primary action]]. Just one action is enough - additional ones do not cause more TU points to be awarded.		Energy points are awarded (at end of mission) any time you perform at least one [[Experience#How_Experience_Points_Are_Applied\|primary action]]. Just one action is enough - additional ones do not cause more points to be awarded.

	The possible points earned are dependent on your current Energy. At recruit minimum (40 Energy), an average of 4.0 points are earned. This slopes evenly down to where, at cap minus one (99), an average of 1.0 points are earned (range 0-2).		The possible points earned are dependent on your current Energy. At recruit minimum (40 Energy), an average of 4.0 points are earned. This slopes evenly down to where, at cap minus one (99), an average of 1.0 points are earned (range 0-2).


	==Maximum Caps==		==Maximum Caps==
	A soldier's Energy [[Experience#Regarding_Caps\|caps]] at 100, but it is possible to 'overflow' the cap by one point on the last combat when you go over the cap. On average, you have a 33% chance of getting capped at 101 instead of 100. Once at 100+, all Energy/Stamina improvements cease.		A soldier's Energy [[Experience#Regarding_Caps\|caps]] at 100, but it is possible to 'overflow' the cap by one point on the last combat when you go over the cap. On average, you have a 33% chance of getting capped at 101 instead of 100. Once at 100+, all Energy/Stamina improvements cease.


	==Usage==		==Usage==
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	This means that they will use INT(4 / 2<sup>1</sup>) = 2 EUs.		This means that they will use INT(4 / 2<sup>1</sup>) = 2 EUs.

	Aliens can have different values for unitref[45]. Many appear to have 0, which means they use a 1:1 ratio of Energy to TUs. Such aliens even need 1 EU to turn one facing (a 1 TU action), unlike ~~XCOM~~ soldiers. A few have been seen to have values of 2 or higher. With a value of 2, they don't use energy when walking to adjacent tiles, only diagonally. Values of 3+ result in little or no Energy usage; 4+ (2<sup>4</sup>=16) will make even the most TU-expensive tiles ([[Time Units#Time_Unit_Walking_Usage_Tables\|12 TUs]]) cost 0 energy.		Aliens can have different values for unitref[45] (depending on race - no one's bothered to document these yet). Many appear to have 0, which means they use a 1:1 ratio of Energy to TUs. Such aliens even need 1 EU to turn one facing (a 1 TU action), unlike X-COM soldiers. A few have been seen to have values of 2 or higher. With a value of 2, they don't use energy when walking to adjacent tiles, only diagonally. Values of 3+ result in little or no Energy usage; 4+ (2<sup>4</sup>=16) will make even the most TU-expensive tiles ([[Time Units#Time_Unit_Walking_Usage_Tables\|12 TUs]]) cost 0 energy.


	==Fatal Wounds==		==Fatal Wounds==
	Each fatal wound to the body reduces the soldier's energy by 10%.		Each fatal wound to the body reduces the soldier's energy by 10%.


	== Recovery ==		== Recovery ==
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	Energy can also be recovered by way of stimulants from a [[Medi-Kit]].		Energy can also be recovered by way of stimulants from a [[Medi-Kit]].


	==Weirdities==		==Weirdities==

NKF: Rewrite of description to improve clarity

2012-01-16T09:40:37Z

Rewrite of description to improve clarity

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	Energy, or Stamina~~, refers to your~~ soldier's ~~abiity to sustain intense movement over several turns~~. ~~Energy~~ is ~~<b>~~only~~</b> spent~~ when ~~a soldier <b>walks</b> (or flies, if~~ wearing a [[Flying Suit]]). ~~No other action uses energy (not even changing~~ elevation~~, on~~ a lift or ~~in a flying suit)~~. ~~More energy~~ and ~~time units are spent~~ depending on the difficulty of the terrain traversed.		The Energy or Stamina bar represents the soldier's current level of tiredness. A full bar will mean that the soldier is not tired, while an empty bar means that the soldier is exhausted.

			The only action that will consume energy is walking, or flying when wearing the [[Flying Suit]]. Changing your elevation by means of a lift or Flying Suit will not consume energy. Energy and [[Time Unit]] costs for walking will vary depending on the difficulty of the terrain being traversed.

			Note that the soldier stat screen refers to the stat as ''Stamina'', while it is referred to as ''Energy'' in the battlescape. They are otherwise used interchangeably.


	==Starting Values==		==Starting Values==
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	== Recovery ==		== Recovery ==
	A soldier's ability to recover energy is determined by the soldier's ~~<b>~~Initial ~~</b>~~[[Time Units]]. Thus, their raw recruit TU value dictates this throughout their career. You can see initial TUs on the Soldier tab (Strategic view) as the darker part of the TU bar.		A soldier's ability to recover energy is determined by the soldier's '''Initial''' [[Time Units]]. Thus, their raw recruit TU value dictates this throughout their career. You can see initial TUs on the Soldier tab (Strategic view) as the darker part of the TU bar.

	'''Formula:'''		'''Formula:'''

Zarn at 01:00, 28 June 2011

2011-06-28T01:00:12Z

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	Energy can also be recovered by way of stimulants from a [[Medi-Kit]].		Energy can also be recovered by way of stimulants from a [[Medi-Kit]].

			==Weirdities==
			The stamina/energy stat displays erratic behavior in battles if pumped up far beyond the cap value, by using a [[game editors\|cheat/editor]].

			Up to 179 (including) all is well. But if the stamina is set to 180 the soldier will start with '''zero''' energy and will be unable to move.

			Each turn the energy level will fill up (providing the soldier didn't move around too much) but when reaching the infamous 'signed short integer' barrier at 255 it will drop back all the way to zero again.

			Going beyond initial 180 stamina maintains this behavior, except that instead starting with 0 energy the soldier will start with (Stamina - 180).

			It doesn't matter how the too-high stamina is formed - either the original stat pumped up, or the improvement stamina or combination of both.


	==See Also==		==See Also==

Zombie: Relinking again and again.

2009-01-02T04:15:01Z

Relinking again and again.

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	== Recovery ==		== Recovery ==
	A soldier's ability to recover energy is determined by the soldier's <b>Initial </b>[[~~TU\|~~Time Units]]. Thus, their raw recruit TU value dictates this throughout their career. You can see initial TUs on the Soldier tab (Strategic view) as the darker part of the TU bar.		A soldier's ability to recover energy is determined by the soldier's <b>Initial </b>[[Time Units]]. Thus, their raw recruit TU value dictates this throughout their career. You can see initial TUs on the Soldier tab (Strategic view) as the darker part of the TU bar.

	'''Formula:'''		'''Formula:'''
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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	*[[~~TU\|~~Time Units]]		*[[Time Units]]
	*[[Medi-Kit]]		*[[Medi-Kit]]

Zombie: /* Usage */ Relinking.

2009-01-02T04:13:56Z

Usage: Relinking.

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	==Usage==		==Usage==
	For X-COM soldiers, Energy Units (EUs) are used at half the rate of [[~~TU\|TUs~~]]. The actual formula relies on [[UNITREF.DAT\|unitref.dat]] offset [45]:		For X-COM soldiers, Energy Units (EUs) are used at half the rate of [[Time Units]]. The actual formula relies on [[UNITREF.DAT\|unitref.dat]] offset [45]:

	'''Formula:'''		'''Formula:'''
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	This means that they will use INT(4 / 2<sup>1</sup>) = 2 EUs.		This means that they will use INT(4 / 2<sup>1</sup>) = 2 EUs.

	Aliens can have different values for unitref[45]. Many appear to have 0, which means they use a 1:1 ratio of Energy to TUs. Such aliens even need 1 EU to turn one facing (a 1 TU action), unlike XCOM soldiers. A few have been seen to have values of 2 or higher. With a value of 2, they don't use energy when walking to adjacent tiles, only diagonally. Values of 3+ result in little or no Energy usage; 4+ (2<sup>4</sup>=16) will make even the most TU-expensive tiles ([[TU#Time_Unit_Walking_Usage_Tables\|12 TUs]]) cost 0 energy.		Aliens can have different values for unitref[45]. Many appear to have 0, which means they use a 1:1 ratio of Energy to TUs. Such aliens even need 1 EU to turn one facing (a 1 TU action), unlike XCOM soldiers. A few have been seen to have values of 2 or higher. With a value of 2, they don't use energy when walking to adjacent tiles, only diagonally. Values of 3+ result in little or no Energy usage; 4+ (2<sup>4</sup>=16) will make even the most TU-expensive tiles ([[Time Units#Time_Unit_Walking_Usage_Tables\|12 TUs]]) cost 0 energy.

	==Fatal Wounds==		==Fatal Wounds==

Zombie: /* See Also */ Added Navbar.

2009-01-02T02:12:47Z

Ethereal Cereal: /* Maximum Caps */

2007-06-08T17:29:59Z

Maximum Caps

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	==Maximum Caps==		==Maximum Caps==
	A soldier's Energy [[Experience#Regarding_Caps\|caps]] at 100, but it is possible to 'overflow' the cap by one point on the last combat when you go over the cap. On average, you have a 50% chance of getting capped at 101 instead of 100. Once at 100+, all Energy/Stamina improvements cease.		A soldier's Energy [[Experience#Regarding_Caps\|caps]] at 100, but it is possible to 'overflow' the cap by one point on the last combat when you go over the cap. On average, you have a 33% chance of getting capped at 101 instead of 100. Once at 100+, all Energy/Stamina improvements cease.

	==Usage==		==Usage==

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	==See Also==		==See Also==
	[[TU\|Time Units]]		*[[TU\|Time Units]]
			*[[Medi-Kit]]
	[[Medi-Kit]]


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	[[Category:Soldiers]]		[[Category:Soldiers]]