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Medinoc: /* Hidden Potential */

2016-01-14T22:04:11Z

Hidden Potential

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	* Will: same increase as without Hidden Potential (variable between 2 to 6). With [[OTS_(EU2012)\|OTS]]'s Iron Will, all [[Classes (EU2012)\|classes]] can gain up to 13 Will per rank.		* Will: same increase as without Hidden Potential (variable between 2 to 6). With [[OTS_(EU2012)\|OTS]]'s Iron Will, all [[Classes (EU2012)\|classes]] can gain up to 13 Will per rank.
	* Aim score raises depend on the soldier's class:		* Aim score raises depend on the soldier's class:
	** [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]]: 3-9		** [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]]: 3-9, giving an average total Aim increase of 42 (slightly better than normal)
	** [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]]: 2-6		** [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]]: 2-6, giving an average total Aim increase of 28 (better than normal)
	** [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]]: 1-5		** [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]]: 1-5, giving an average total Aim increase of 21 (not as good as normal)
	** [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]]: 0-2		** [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]]: 0-2, giving an average total Aim increase of 7 (worse than normal)
	** [[MEC_Trooper_(EU2012)\|MEC Trooper]]: 1-5		** [[MEC_Trooper_(EU2012)\|MEC Trooper]]: 1-5, giving an average total Aim increase of 21 (better than normal)
	*[[Movement (EU2012)\|Movement]]: Heavy has 10% chance of +1 move per rank gained, all other classes have 20%.		*[[Movement (EU2012)\|Movement]]: Heavy has 10% chance of +1 move per rank gained, all other classes have 20%.
	* To manipulate this option to make soldiers with very high stats; save before the last action of a mission, and check the scores in the mission results screen of anyone who does gain a rank, and reload until you get the desired stats. Keeping some sort of logbook to write these down is ideal.		* To manipulate this option to make soldiers with very high stats; save before the last action of a mission, and check the scores in the mission results screen of anyone who does gain a rank, and reload until you get the desired stats. Keeping some sort of logbook to write these down is ideal.

Oathed: /* Aiming Angles */

2015-10-31T07:56:31Z

Aiming Angles

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	====Aiming Angles====		====Aiming Angles====
	''The closer you come to [[Flanking (EU2012)\|flanking]] an enemy the more their cover bonus declines.''		''The closer you come to [[Flanking (EU2012)\|flanking]] an enemy the more their cover bonus declines.''
	* Can be very useful but Thin Men will also appreciate ~~his~~ option a lot~~, so be aware~~.		* Can be very useful, makes the game more intuitive and realistic and less about either/or line of sight predictions - but Thin Men will also appreciate this option a lot.

	=== Normal Victory Unlocks ===		=== Normal Victory Unlocks ===
	====Mind Hates Matter====		====Mind Hates Matter====

Falconeye: /* Second Wave Options */

2015-10-28T19:00:36Z

Second Wave Options

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	Second Wave adds advanced gameplay options to increase the difficulty and randomness of the game, described below. The options are unlocked as the player wins on advanced [[Difficulty (EU2012)\|Difficulty Levels]].		Second Wave adds advanced gameplay options to increase the difficulty and randomness of the game, described below. The options are unlocked as the player wins on advanced [[Difficulty (EU2012)\|Difficulty Levels]].

	== ~~Second Wave~~ Options ==		== Default Options ==
	===Damage Roulette===		===Damage Roulette===
	''[[Weapons (EU2012)\|Weapons]] have a much wider range of damage.''		''[[Weapons (EU2012)\|Weapons]] have a much wider range of damage.''

Magic9mushroom: /* Marathon */ grammar

2015-04-30T03:25:07Z

Marathon: grammar

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	** This actually makes a strong case for making [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|XCOM HQ]] in South America, as instant early interrogations to reduce other research times may put you ahead of the game. Or, if lucky with credits, in Europe, and building [[Laboratory (EU2012)\|laboratories]] to also reduce time.		** This actually makes a strong case for making [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|XCOM HQ]] in South America, as instant early interrogations to reduce other research times may put you ahead of the game. Or, if lucky with credits, in Europe, and building [[Laboratory (EU2012)\|laboratories]] to also reduce time.
	* Alien progress is slowed after April. For example, first [[Muton (EU2012)\|Mutons]] and Abductor UFOs show up in June, rather than May. [[Floater (EU2012)\|Floaters]] and Large Scouts will still appear in the second month. For more details see [[Alien Deployment (EU2012)#Species Deployment\|Species Deployment]].		* Alien progress is slowed after April. For example, first [[Muton (EU2012)\|Mutons]] and Abductor UFOs show up in June, rather than May. [[Floater (EU2012)\|Floaters]] and Large Scouts will still appear in the second month. For more details see [[Alien Deployment (EU2012)#Species Deployment\|Species Deployment]].
	** In effect: [[Storyline (EU2012)\|Storyline]] progression is greatly slowed, both on XCOM's end, as well as that of the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]]. But, as the experience requirements to level your soldiers ~~remains~~ the same, this means that you may end up with Colonels before you even see a Muton; the higher-level Abilities giving you a combative edge against the stronger aliens that appear later.		** In effect: [[Storyline (EU2012)\|Storyline]] progression is greatly slowed, both on XCOM's end, as well as that of the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]]. But, as the experience requirements to level your soldiers remain the same, this means that you may end up with Colonels before you even see a Muton; the higher-level Abilities giving you a combative edge against the stronger aliens that appear later.
	** With the [[Slingshot DLC (EU2012)\|Slingshot DLC]] making a Muton capture in the 2nd month plausible, it's possible to get a massive lead on Plasma weaponry - if you focus Abduction/Council rewards on Scientists.		** With the [[Slingshot DLC (EU2012)\|Slingshot DLC]] making a Muton capture in the 2nd month plausible, it's possible to get a massive lead on Plasma weaponry - if you focus Abduction/Council rewards on Scientists.

Hobbes at 20:06, 5 October 2014

2014-10-05T20:06:07Z

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Xuncu: /* Second Wave Options */ - OCD reorganization

2014-10-01T10:15:29Z

Second Wave Options: - OCD reorganization

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	** [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]]: 2-6		** [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]]: 2-6
	** [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]]: 1-5		** [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]]: 1-5
			** [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]]: 0-2
	** [[MEC_Trooper_(EU2012)\|MEC Trooper]]: 1-5		** [[MEC_Trooper_(EU2012)\|MEC Trooper]]: 1-5
	** [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]]: 0-2		*[[Movement (EU2012)\|Movement]]: Heavy has 10% chance of +1 move per rank gained, all other classes have 20%.
	**[[Movement (EU2012)\|Movement]]: Heavy has 10% chance of +1 move per rank gained, all other classes have 20%.
	* To manipulate this option to make soldiers with very high stats; save before the last action of a mission, and check the scores in the mission results screen of anyone who does gain a rank, and reload until you get the desired stats. Keeping some sort of logbook to write these down is ideal.		* To manipulate this option to make soldiers with very high stats; save before the last action of a mission, and check the scores in the mission results screen of anyone who does gain a rank, and reload until you get the desired stats. Keeping some sort of logbook to write these down is ideal.
	:* These values are taken from Nexusmods [http://wiki.tesnexus.com/index.php/DefaultGameCore.ini_settings_-_XCOM:EU_2012#Soldier.2FNPC_UNIT_Balance_Mods wiki]		:* These values are taken from Nexusmods [http://wiki.tesnexus.com/index.php/DefaultGameCore.ini_settings_-_XCOM:EU_2012#Soldier.2FNPC_UNIT_Balance_Mods wiki]
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	** Will (all classes): Squaddies: 72. Colonels: 150.		** Will (all classes): Squaddies: 72. Colonels: 150.
	** Aim:		** Aim:
			*** Sniper: Squaddie: 89. Colonels: 143.
			*** Support: Squaddie: 86. Colonel: 122.
			*** Assault: Squaddie: 85. Colonel: 115.
	*** Heavy: Squaddie: 82. Colonel: 94.		*** Heavy: Squaddie: 82. Colonel: 94.
	*** ~~Assault &~~ MEC: ~~Squaddie: 85. Colonel: 115~~.		*** MEC Trooper: Dependent on rank upon conversion.
	*** Support: Squaddie: 86. Colonel: 122.		**** Thus, Heavies should be modded as Squaddies (113 max), Assaults whenever, and Supports and Snipers as Colonels.
	*** ~~Sniper: Squaddie: 89.~~ Colonels~~: 143~~.

	=== Normal Victory Unlocks===		=== Normal Victory Unlocks===

Hobbes: /* Classic Victory Unlocks */

2014-06-05T02:03:05Z

Classic Victory Unlocks

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	* Satellite build time is decreased.		* Satellite build time is decreased.
	'''More Than Human''' - The [[Psionic (EU2012)\|psionic]] gift is extremely rare.		'''More Than Human''' - The [[Psionic (EU2012)\|psionic]] gift is extremely rare.
	* You'll automatically gain one amongst the first 6 [[Soldiers (EU2012)\|soldiers]] tested on the [[Psionic Lab (EU2012)\| Psionic Lab]]. However, after the 1st Psionic soldier the odds of getting a 2nd or 3rd will be very low.		* You'll automatically gain one amongst the first 6 [[Soldiers (EU2012)\|soldiers]] tested on the [[Psionic Lab (EU2012)\| Psionic Lab]].
			* However, after the 1st Psionic soldier the odds of getting a 2nd or 3rd will be very low.
			** The chance for Psi is calculated by dividing the trainee's Will by 8, and then further dividing it by (1 + number of already existing psi soldiers). As an example, the chance for a 2nd Psionic when testing a 120 Will soldier would be: 120/8/2 or 7.5%.

	=== Impossible Victory Unlocks ===		=== Impossible Victory Unlocks ===

Xuncu: /* Second Wave Options */

2014-04-14T00:55:29Z

Second Wave Options

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	** Will (all classes): Squaddies: 72. Colonels: 150.		** Will (all classes): Squaddies: 72. Colonels: 150.
	** Aim:		** Aim:
	*** Heavy: Squaddie: 82. Colonel: 95.		*** Heavy: Squaddie: 82. Colonel: 94.
	*** Assault & MEC: Squaddie: 85. Colonel: 115.		*** Assault & MEC: Squaddie: 85. Colonel: 115.
	*** Support: Squaddie: 86. Colonel: 122.		*** Support: Squaddie: 86. Colonel: 122.

Xuncu: /* Second Wave Options */

2014-04-13T23:27:34Z

Second Wave Options

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	* To manipulate this option to make soldiers with very high stats; save before the last action of a mission, and check the scores in the mission results screen of anyone who does gain a rank, and reload until you get the desired stats. Keeping some sort of logbook to write these down is ideal.		* To manipulate this option to make soldiers with very high stats; save before the last action of a mission, and check the scores in the mission results screen of anyone who does gain a rank, and reload until you get the desired stats. Keeping some sort of logbook to write these down is ideal.
	:* These values are taken from Nexusmods [http://wiki.tesnexus.com/index.php/DefaultGameCore.ini_settings_-_XCOM:EU_2012#Soldier.2FNPC_UNIT_Balance_Mods wiki]		:* These values are taken from Nexusmods [http://wiki.tesnexus.com/index.php/DefaultGameCore.ini_settings_-_XCOM:EU_2012#Soldier.2FNPC_UNIT_Balance_Mods wiki]
			* Thus, with Hidden Potential, Not Created Equal, & OTS's Iron Will (and New Guy, for when making bulk soldier recruitments), the highest possible stats:
			** Will (all classes): Squaddies: 72. Colonels: 150.
			** Aim:
			*** Heavy: Squaddie: 82. Colonel: 95.
			*** Assault & MEC: Squaddie: 85. Colonel: 115.
			*** Support: Squaddie: 86. Colonel: 122.
			*** Sniper: Squaddie: 89. Colonels: 143.

	=== Normal Victory Unlocks===		=== Normal Victory Unlocks===

BladeRnr: /* Second Wave Options */

2014-03-28T23:41:45Z

Second Wave Options

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	=== Classic Victory Unlocks===		=== Classic Victory Unlocks===
	'''Results Driven''' - A country will offer less funding as its panic increases.		'''Results Driven''' - A country will offer less funding as its panic increases.
	* Funding is ~~cut~~ by 20% from countries with level 4 panic, 40% ~~when it's~~ level 5.		* Funding is boosted by 25% from countries with level 1 panic and is cut by 25% for each panic level above 2 (125% of funding at panic level 1, 100% at panic level 2, 75% at panic level 3, 50% at panic level 4 and 25% at panic level 5).
	'''High Stakes''' - The rewards granted for stopping alien abductions are randomized.		'''High Stakes''' - The rewards granted for stopping alien abductions are randomized.
	* This means the number of engineers or scientists (2 to 6) and amount of credits (about 100 to 300) you get is randomized. You can see the rewards before launching the [[Missions (EU2012)\|mission]].		* This means the number of engineers or scientists (2 to 6) and amount of credits (about 100 to 300) you get is randomized. You can see the rewards before launching the [[Missions (EU2012)\|mission]].

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	* Will: same increase as without Hidden Potential (variable between 2 to 6). With [[OTS_(EU2012)\|OTS]]'s Iron Will, all [[Classes (EU2012)\|classes]] can gain up to 13 Will per rank.		* Will: same increase as without Hidden Potential (variable between 2 to 6). With [[OTS_(EU2012)\|OTS]]'s Iron Will, all [[Classes (EU2012)\|classes]] can gain up to 13 Will per rank.
	* Aim score raises depend on the soldier's class:		* Aim score raises depend on the soldier's class:
	** [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]]: 3-9		** [[Sniper (EU2012)\|Sniper]]: 3-9, giving an average total Aim increase of 42 (slightly better than normal)
	** [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]]: 2-6		** [[Support (EU2012)\|Support]]: 2-6, giving an average total Aim increase of 28 (better than normal)
	** [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]]: 1-5		** [[Assault (EU2012)\|Assault]]: 1-5, giving an average total Aim increase of 21 (not as good as normal)
	** [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]]: 0-2		** [[Heavy (EU2012)\|Heavy]]: 0-2, giving an average total Aim increase of 7 (worse than normal)
	** [[MEC_Trooper_(EU2012)\|MEC Trooper]]: 1-5		** [[MEC_Trooper_(EU2012)\|MEC Trooper]]: 1-5, giving an average total Aim increase of 21 (better than normal)
	*[[Movement (EU2012)\|Movement]]: Heavy has 10% chance of +1 move per rank gained, all other classes have 20%.		*[[Movement (EU2012)\|Movement]]: Heavy has 10% chance of +1 move per rank gained, all other classes have 20%.
	* To manipulate this option to make soldiers with very high stats; save before the last action of a mission, and check the scores in the mission results screen of anyone who does gain a rank, and reload until you get the desired stats. Keeping some sort of logbook to write these down is ideal.		* To manipulate this option to make soldiers with very high stats; save before the last action of a mission, and check the scores in the mission results screen of anyone who does gain a rank, and reload until you get the desired stats. Keeping some sort of logbook to write these down is ideal.

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	** This actually makes a strong case for making [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|XCOM HQ]] in South America, as instant early interrogations to reduce other research times may put you ahead of the game. Or, if lucky with credits, in Europe, and building [[Laboratory (EU2012)\|laboratories]] to also reduce time.		** This actually makes a strong case for making [[XCOM Headquarters (EU2012)\|XCOM HQ]] in South America, as instant early interrogations to reduce other research times may put you ahead of the game. Or, if lucky with credits, in Europe, and building [[Laboratory (EU2012)\|laboratories]] to also reduce time.
	* Alien progress is slowed after April. For example, first [[Muton (EU2012)\|Mutons]] and Abductor UFOs show up in June, rather than May. [[Floater (EU2012)\|Floaters]] and Large Scouts will still appear in the second month. For more details see [[Alien Deployment (EU2012)#Species Deployment\|Species Deployment]].		* Alien progress is slowed after April. For example, first [[Muton (EU2012)\|Mutons]] and Abductor UFOs show up in June, rather than May. [[Floater (EU2012)\|Floaters]] and Large Scouts will still appear in the second month. For more details see [[Alien Deployment (EU2012)#Species Deployment\|Species Deployment]].
	** In effect: [[Storyline (EU2012)\|Storyline]] progression is greatly slowed, both on XCOM's end, as well as that of the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]]. But, as the experience requirements to level your soldiers ~~remains~~ the same, this means that you may end up with Colonels before you even see a Muton; the higher-level Abilities giving you a combative edge against the stronger aliens that appear later.		** In effect: [[Storyline (EU2012)\|Storyline]] progression is greatly slowed, both on XCOM's end, as well as that of the [[Alien Life Forms (EU2012)\|Aliens]]. But, as the experience requirements to level your soldiers remain the same, this means that you may end up with Colonels before you even see a Muton; the higher-level Abilities giving you a combative edge against the stronger aliens that appear later.
	** With the [[Slingshot DLC (EU2012)\|Slingshot DLC]] making a Muton capture in the 2nd month plausible, it's possible to get a massive lead on Plasma weaponry - if you focus Abduction/Council rewards on Scientists.		** With the [[Slingshot DLC (EU2012)\|Slingshot DLC]] making a Muton capture in the 2nd month plausible, it's possible to get a massive lead on Plasma weaponry - if you focus Abduction/Council rewards on Scientists.