UFOextender - Revision history

Amitakartok: fixed download links

2016-10-17T21:17:10Z

fixed download links

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	===Installation===		===Installation===

	#Download the version you want and/or patches. [http://ufopaedia.org/index.php?title=File:~~UFOextender1~~.33.zip ~~'''UFO Extender Download Page'''~~]		#Download the version you want and/or patches.
			#* '''[http://www.strategycore.co.uk/forums/topic/10341-ufo-extender/page__st__460__p__148931#entry148931 Latest version]''' (1.34beta4)
			#* [http://www.ufopaedia.org/index.php?title=File:UFOLoader.zip Earlier versions up to 1.33]
			#* [http://www.ufopaedia.org/index.php?title=File:UFOExtender-src.zip Source code up to version 1.31.9]
	#Extract these files into the game folder containing the UFO Defense.exe (or whatever the windows version of Enemy Unknown executable is on your machine.)		#Extract these files into the game folder containing the UFO Defense.exe (or whatever the windows version of Enemy Unknown executable is on your machine.)
	#Using a simple text editor (like Windows notepad), open the '''UFOextender.INI''' file and enable the options you wish to use.		#Using a simple text editor (like Windows notepad), open the '''UFOextender.INI''' file and enable the options you wish to use.

Morgan525 at 11:46, 18 February 2016

2016-02-18T11:46:22Z

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	===Installation===		===Installation===

	#Download the version you want and/or patches. [http://ufopaedia.org/index.php?title=File:~~UFOLoader~~.zip '''UFO Extender Download Page''']		#Download the version you want and/or patches. [http://ufopaedia.org/index.php?title=File:UFOextender1.33.zip '''UFO Extender Download Page''']
	#Extract these files into the game folder containing the UFO Defense.exe (or whatever the windows version of Enemy Unknown executable is on your machine.)		#Extract these files into the game folder containing the UFO Defense.exe (or whatever the windows version of Enemy Unknown executable is on your machine.)
	#Using a simple text editor (like Windows notepad), open the '''UFOextender.INI''' file and enable the options you wish to use.		#Using a simple text editor (like Windows notepad), open the '''UFOextender.INI''' file and enable the options you wish to use.

Morgan525: /* General Information */

2015-05-22T23:21:36Z

General Information

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	<u>Experienced</u>		<u>Experienced</u>
	*Alien units have full stats in combat. (vanilla game setting)		*Alien units have full stats in combat. (vanilla game setting)
	*Living Quarters and Laboratory use the capacities as defined in FACIL.DAT. (30 for living quarters and 10 for laboratories.)		*<s>Living Quarters and Laboratory use the capacities as defined in FACIL.DAT. (30 for living quarters and 10 for laboratories.)</s>

	<u>Veteran</u>		<u>Veteran</u>
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	:''Missiles fire rates are the same in all stances.''		:''Missiles fire rates are the same in all stances.''
	</tabber>		</tabber>

	==Extender INI references==		==Extender INI references==

Morgan525: added some tabs

2015-05-22T09:19:34Z

added some tabs

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	~~<tabber>~~
	~~Version 1.33=Under Construction~~
	~~</tabber>~~
	This is the loader for Enemy Unknown, created by [[user:seb76\|Seb76]] and further developed by [[User:Morgan525\|Tycho]], which adds fixes, more features, and improvements to the Collector's Edition (a.k.a. CE or Gold Edition) of the game.		This is the loader for Enemy Unknown, created by [[user:seb76\|Seb76]] and further developed by [[User:Morgan525\|Tycho]], which adds fixes, more features, and improvements to the Collector's Edition (a.k.a. CE or Gold Edition) of the game.
	[[File:X-com1994cover.jpg\|480px\|right\|]]		[[File:X-com1994cover.jpg\|480px\|right\|]]
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	:'''DAT file mod requests''': DAT files modifications are not done because there are already lots of them and various data editors available to do them for yourself. This rule allows all data mods to keep working with the loader (that is why some xcomutil features should still work, as long as they are those only based on resource modifications). [prior to version 1.32]''Any bug fix that requires a change to some resource data in order to compensate for the fix, will have an option to exclude the data change so that any player changes will not be overwritten.'' [version 1.32+] ''The data changes that were implemented in 1.32 will override any changes made by players for the same data block. These data changes in the Extender are applied starting at "Veteran" difficulty. Players can choose "experienced" difficulty and chose the "Maximize Aliens" mod to play closer to the original game with harder battles.''		:'''DAT file mod requests''': DAT files modifications are not done because there are already lots of them and various data editors available to do them for yourself. This rule allows all data mods to keep working with the loader (that is why some xcomutil features should still work, as long as they are those only based on resource modifications). [prior to version 1.32]''Any bug fix that requires a change to some resource data in order to compensate for the fix, will have an option to exclude the data change so that any player changes will not be overwritten.'' [version 1.32+] ''The data changes that were implemented in 1.32 will override any changes made by players for the same data block. These data changes in the Extender are applied starting at "Veteran" difficulty. Players can choose "experienced" difficulty and chose the "Maximize Aliens" mod to play closer to the original game with harder battles.''

	~~=== Versions Prior to~~ 1.32 ===		<tabber>
			Version 1.0~1.32=The game is fully customizable: One can play a "pure vanilla" game with only the video fixes enabled or with as many of the modifications as you want. Everything can be enabled or disabled in the loader's INI file.
	The game is fully customizable: One can play a "pure vanilla" game with only the video fixes enabled or with as many of the modifications as you want. Everything can be enabled or disabled in the loader's INI file.		\|-\|
			Version 1.32+=These versions a very different from all prior versions. The goal for these versions is to provide balance to the strategy layer and increase the aggressiveness of the aliens with the difficulty level. The difficulty one chooses at the main menu will be the default difficulty for both the strategy layer (Geoscape) and battles. Battle difficulty can be set independently in the INI for version 1.33. At lower difficulties, one will find the game not very different from the original and the methods that most players normally employ will work with no problems.
	~~===~~ Version 1.32 ~~/ 1.33 ==~~=
	These versions a very different from all prior versions. The goal for these versions is to provide balance to the strategy layer and increase the aggressiveness of the aliens with the difficulty level. The difficulty one chooses at the main menu will be the default difficulty for both the strategy layer (Geoscape) and battles. Battle difficulty can be set independently in the INI for version 1.33. At lower difficulties, one will find the game not very different from the original and the methods that most players normally employ will work with no problems.

	Many of the imbalanced aspects of the strategic layer have been corrected and the difficulty level affects the options the aliens can take in response to X-COM's interference in their agenda. Many things have been balanced by comparing each element to other elements in the game, if possible: UFO plasmas have standard ranges and power. The human plasma cannon is comparable to the aliens. The laser cannon is more powerful than the cannon and more suited to dealing with small ~ medium range threats while the plasma cannon is better against large craft.		Many of the imbalanced aspects of the strategic layer have been corrected and the difficulty level affects the options the aliens can take in response to X-COM's interference in their agenda. Many things have been balanced by comparing each element to other elements in the game, if possible: UFO plasmas have standard ranges and power. The human plasma cannon is comparable to the aliens. The laser cannon is more powerful than the cannon and more suited to dealing with small ~ medium range threats while the plasma cannon is better against large craft.
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	In previous versions, each bug fix and mod could be independently enabled or disabled by the player. In version 1.32, this is changed so that most bug fixes are enabled by a single option and the difficulty level determines what other elements are active. Players choose which elements to play by selecting the appropriate difficulty level.		In previous versions, each bug fix and mod could be independently enabled or disabled by the player. In version 1.32, this is changed so that most bug fixes are enabled by a single option and the difficulty level determines what other elements are active. Players choose which elements to play by selecting the appropriate difficulty level.

			=Difficulty Settings=
	Here is a breakdown of features for each level of difficulty. Most of these options stack upon the ones of the previous difficulty:		Here is a breakdown of features for each level of difficulty. Most of these options stack upon the ones of the previous difficulty:

	<u>Beginner</u>		<u>Beginner</u>
	*All Bug Fixes enabled.		*All Bug Fixes enabled.
	*Alien unit hp and stats reduced in combat. (vanilla game setting)		*Alien unit hp and stats reduced in combat. (vanilla game setting)
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	*Game ends if all nations sign pacts.		*Game ends if all nations sign pacts.

	<u>Experienced</u>		<u>Experienced</u>
	*Alien units have full stats in combat. (vanilla game setting)		*Alien units have full stats in combat. (vanilla game setting)
	*Living Quarters and Laboratory use the capacities as defined in FACIL.DAT. (30 for living quarters and 10 for laboratories.)		*Living Quarters and Laboratory use the capacities as defined in FACIL.DAT. (30 for living quarters and 10 for laboratories.)

	<u>Veteran</u>		<u>Veteran</u>
	*Craft/UFO data and craft/UFO weapons stats balanced. [moved here in 1.32.2]		*Craft/UFO data and craft/UFO weapons stats balanced. [moved here in 1.32.2]
	*Economic model balanced. ''Values may need to be tweaked depending on play testing and feedback.'' [moved here in 1.32.2]		*Economic model balanced. ''Values may need to be tweaked depending on play testing and feedback.'' [moved here in 1.32.2]
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	*When a UFO is destroyed during the anti-aircraft portion of base defense, the interval until the next UFO arrives is shorter than Beginner/Experienced. {1.33}		*When a UFO is destroyed during the anti-aircraft portion of base defense, the interval until the next UFO arrives is shorter than Beginner/Experienced. {1.33}

	<u>Genius</u>		<u>Genius</u>
	*Terror Site will expire even if there is an inbound dropship.		*Terror Site will expire even if there is an inbound dropship.
	*Battleships can perform terror missions.		*Battleships can perform terror missions.
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	**Other UFOs will attack only a limited choice of facilities.		**Other UFOs will attack only a limited choice of facilities.

	<u>Superhuman</u>		<u>Superhuman</u>
	*<s>Aliens use base busters quicker. {1.32 only} </s>		*<s>Aliens use base busters quicker. {1.32 only} </s>
	*UFOs take even more damage to crash.		*UFOs take even more damage to crash.
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	*The effect of nations signing pacts on prices is severe. {1.32.8}		*The effect of nations signing pacts on prices is severe. {1.32.8}
	*<s>A Fusion Ball defense requires 6 blaster bombs in base stores to activate. {1.32}</s>		*<s>A Fusion Ball defense requires 6 blaster bombs in base stores to activate. {1.32}</s>
	{1.33}		:--------------New in version 1.33-----------------------
	*When a UFO is destroyed during the anti-aircraft portion of base defense, the interval until the next UFO arrives is shorter than Genius. (but still longer than the original setting.)		*When a UFO is destroyed during the anti-aircraft portion of base defense, the interval until the next UFO arrives is shorter than Genius. (but still longer than the original setting.)
	*~~Aliens will perform strafing or bombardment on bases~~ <u>~~after~~ the first failed attempt to invade '''any''' base</u>.		*<u>After the first failed attempt to invade '''any''' base</u>, the aliens will not attempt to invade a base again and only perform strafing or bombardment on any bases discovered.

	~~<u>~~Interception stances~~</u>~~		=Interception stances=
	*Standoff: No changes from vanilla.		*Standoff: No changes from vanilla.
	*Cautious: Aircraft closes to longest weapon range. {"True Cautious Mode enabled: With two similar weapons only one will fire until ammo is depleted before attacking with the second weapon. Cannon/beam weapons fire slower. Imparts a -15% to UFO accuracy.} Clicking on the status button again will toggle the right weapon on/off {1.33}.		*Cautious: Aircraft closes to longest weapon range. {"True Cautious Mode enabled: With two similar weapons only one will fire until ammo is depleted before attacking with the second weapon. Cannon/beam weapons fire slower. Imparts a -15% to UFO accuracy.} Clicking on the status button again will toggle the right weapon on/off {1.33}.
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	*Abort: When alien interception AI is active, aircraft that are slower than UFO cannot automatically escape unless another craft is intercepting (or UFO gives up.) Imparts a -30% to UFO accuracy.		*Abort: When alien interception AI is active, aircraft that are slower than UFO cannot automatically escape unless another craft is intercepting (or UFO gives up.) Imparts a -30% to UFO accuracy.
	:''Missiles fire rates are the same in all stances.''		:''Missiles fire rates are the same in all stances.''
			</tabber>
	==Extender INI references==		==Extender INI references==

Morgan525 at 08:59, 22 May 2015

2015-05-22T08:59:07Z

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	~~tab1=~~Version 1.33		Version 1.33=Under Construction
	</tabber>		</tabber>
	This is the loader for Enemy Unknown, created by [[user:seb76\|Seb76]] and further developed by [[User:Morgan525\|Tycho]], which adds fixes, more features, and improvements to the Collector's Edition (a.k.a. CE or Gold Edition) of the game.		This is the loader for Enemy Unknown, created by [[user:seb76\|Seb76]] and further developed by [[User:Morgan525\|Tycho]], which adds fixes, more features, and improvements to the Collector's Edition (a.k.a. CE or Gold Edition) of the game.

Morgan525 at 08:58, 22 May 2015

2015-05-22T08:58:11Z

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			<tabber>
			tab1=Version 1.33
			</tabber>
	This is the loader for Enemy Unknown, created by [[user:seb76\|Seb76]] and further developed by [[User:Morgan525\|Tycho]], which adds fixes, more features, and improvements to the Collector's Edition (a.k.a. CE or Gold Edition) of the game.		This is the loader for Enemy Unknown, created by [[user:seb76\|Seb76]] and further developed by [[User:Morgan525\|Tycho]], which adds fixes, more features, and improvements to the Collector's Edition (a.k.a. CE or Gold Edition) of the game.
	[[File:X-com1994cover.jpg\|480px\|right\|]]		[[File:X-com1994cover.jpg\|480px\|right\|]]

Morgan525: /* FAQs */ corrected some typos

2015-04-27T08:11:50Z

FAQs: corrected some typos

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	::Usually this occurs when playing with a mod program that splits the executable in order to run. A part that gets altered during the split conflicts with the Extender's option to "skip the intro". Disabling this option in the Extender will stop the error.		::Usually this occurs when playing with a mod program that splits the executable in order to run. A part that gets altered during the split conflicts with the Extender's option to "skip the intro". Disabling this option in the Extender will stop the error.
	*"X-COM crashed at 0x7------- with error ..." (when quitting the game or starting combat)		*"X-COM crashed at 0x7------- with error ..." (when quitting the game or starting combat)
	::This will occur after the player has viewed one of the aircraft pages in the in-game Ufopaedia. When the game loads the various graphic files of the ~~ing~~-game UFOpaedia, it uses a designated memory block to store the graphic information and swaps the ~~images~~ in this section as needed (to conserve memory usage, I suppose: It was a DOS game originally.) The file TAC00.SCR is used as the template for this region. Unfortunately, the SPK files for each aircraft are several bytes larger than TAC00.SCR, so the memory region's "header"(?) is partially overwritten. When GEOSCAPE or BATTLESCAPE closes to ~~load~~ the ~~other program or quit the game~~, the memory deallocate function crashes when it attempts to read the corrupted information. I expanded TAC00.SCR to compensate for the larger SPK files. [[:file:TAC00.zip\|Download it here.]] Extract the file into the UFOGRAPH folder and overwrite the current one.		::This will occur after the player has viewed one of the aircraft pages in the in-game Ufopaedia. When the game loads the various graphic files of the in-game UFOpaedia, it uses a designated memory block to store the graphic information and swaps the data in this section as needed (to conserve memory usage, I suppose: It was a DOS game originally.) The file TAC00.SCR is used as the template for this region. Unfortunately, the SPK files for each aircraft are several bytes larger than TAC00.SCR, so the memory region's "header"(?) is partially overwritten. When GEOSCAPE or BATTLESCAPE closes and starts to free the memory regions, the memory deallocate function crashes when it attempts to read the corrupted information. I expanded TAC00.SCR to compensate for the larger SPK files. [[:file:TAC00.zip\|Download it here.]] Extract the file into the UFOGRAPH folder and overwrite the current one.
	*The zip only contains a single file called ''patcher.dll''. Where is the rest of the loader?		*The zip only contains a single file called ''patcher.dll''. Where is the rest of the loader?
	::The minor versions (aka patches) only include an update to this file. For the other files you need to download the most recent major version. If you look at the page for the zip file, you will see a link to the most current release at the top of the page, information on the release, and then beneath that you will see a table that has links to all the previous releases, with the version number listed in the comments field. This is intentional so patches can be downloaded and installed easily without fear of overwriting a custom INI file by mistake.		::The minor versions (aka patches) only include an update to this file. For the other files you need to download the most recent major version. If you look at the page for the zip file, you will see a link to the most current release at the top of the page, information on the release, and then beneath that you will see a table that has links to all the previous releases, with the version number listed in the comments field. This is intentional so patches can be downloaded and installed easily without fear of overwriting a custom INI file by mistake.

Morgan525: /* Version 1.32 / 1.33 */

2015-02-25T04:42:24Z

Version 1.32 / 1.33

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	*Alien Containment is now limited to 10 aliens per facility, as per the description (the maximum is still 50 for all bases.)		*Alien Containment is now limited to 10 aliens per facility, as per the description (the maximum is still 50 for all bases.)
	*When a UFO is destroyed during the anti-aircraft portion of base defense, the interval until the next UFO arrives is longer.		*When a UFO is destroyed during the anti-aircraft portion of base defense, the interval until the next UFO arrives is longer.
			*Game ends if all nations sign pacts.

	<u>Experienced</u>		<u>Experienced</u>

Morgan525: /* Version 1.32 / 1.33 */

2015-01-12T07:34:05Z

Version 1.32 / 1.33

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	=== Version 1.32 / 1.33 ===		=== Version 1.32 / 1.33 ===
	These versions a very different from prior ~~version~~. The goal for these versions is to provide balance to the strategy layer and increase the aggressiveness of the aliens with the difficulty level. The difficulty one chooses at the main menu will be the default difficulty for both the strategy layer (Geoscape) and battles. Battle difficulty can be set independently in the INI for version 1.33. At lower difficulties, one will find the game not very different from the original and the methods that most players normally employ will work with no problems.		These versions a very different from all prior versions. The goal for these versions is to provide balance to the strategy layer and increase the aggressiveness of the aliens with the difficulty level. The difficulty one chooses at the main menu will be the default difficulty for both the strategy layer (Geoscape) and battles. Battle difficulty can be set independently in the INI for version 1.33. At lower difficulties, one will find the game not very different from the original and the methods that most players normally employ will work with no problems.

	Many of the imbalanced aspects of the strategic layer have been corrected and the difficulty level affects the options the aliens can take in response to X-COM's interference in their agenda. Many things have been balanced by comparing each element to other elements in the game, if possible: UFO plasmas have standard ranges and power. The human plasma cannon is comparable to the aliens. The laser cannon is more powerful than the cannon and more suited to dealing with small ~ medium range threats while the plasma cannon is better against large craft.		Many of the imbalanced aspects of the strategic layer have been corrected and the difficulty level affects the options the aliens can take in response to X-COM's interference in their agenda. Many things have been balanced by comparing each element to other elements in the game, if possible: UFO plasmas have standard ranges and power. The human plasma cannon is comparable to the aliens. The laser cannon is more powerful than the cannon and more suited to dealing with small ~ medium range threats while the plasma cannon is better against large craft.

Morgan525: /* Version 1.32 / 1.33 */

2015-01-12T07:32:19Z

Version 1.32 / 1.33

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	=== Version 1.32 / 1.33 ===		=== Version 1.32 / 1.33 ===
	These versions ~~are not the same as those up to 1.31~~. The goal for these is to provide balance to the strategy layer and increase the ~~aggression~~ of the aliens with the difficulty. ~~One~~ will ~~not~~ be ~~able to play these versions using~~ the ~~same methods~~ for the strategy layer and ~~hope to win. Those methods will work but only if one chooses Easy as their Geoscape difficulty~~. Battle difficulty can be set independently in the INI for version 1.33.		These versions a very different from prior version. The goal for these versions is to provide balance to the strategy layer and increase the aggressiveness of the aliens with the difficulty level. The difficulty one chooses at the main menu will be the default difficulty for both the strategy layer (Geoscape) and battles. Battle difficulty can be set independently in the INI for version 1.33. At lower difficulties, one will find the game not very different from the original and the methods that most players normally employ will work with no problems.

	~~These versions focuses on correcting many~~ of the imbalanced aspects of the strategic layer and ~~making~~ the difficulty level ~~affect~~ the ~~actions~~ the aliens can take in response to X-COM's interference in their agenda. Many things have been balanced by comparing each element to other elements in the game, if possible: UFO plasmas have standard ranges and power. The human plasma cannon is comparable to the aliens. The laser cannon is more powerful than the cannon and more suited to dealing with small ~ medium range threats while the plasma cannon is better against large craft.		Many of the imbalanced aspects of the strategic layer have been corrected and the difficulty level affects the options the aliens can take in response to X-COM's interference in their agenda. Many things have been balanced by comparing each element to other elements in the game, if possible: UFO plasmas have standard ranges and power. The human plasma cannon is comparable to the aliens. The laser cannon is more powerful than the cannon and more suited to dealing with small ~ medium range threats while the plasma cannon is better against large craft.

	~~Economics~~ has been revised and balanced: All alien artifacts have had their production and selling prices altered, based on a relation to laser weapons. The selling price of alien artifacts is affected by the status of the member nations. The country bonuses to monthly income for good performance have been increased in 1.33.		Various aspects of the economy has been revised and balanced: All alien artifacts have had their production and selling prices altered, based on a relation to laser weapons. The selling price of alien artifacts is affected by the status of the member nations. The country bonuses to monthly income for good performance have been increased in 1.33.

	In previous versions, each bug fix and mod could be independently enabled or disabled by the player. In version 1.32, this is changed so that most bug fixes are enabled by a single option and the difficulty level determines what other elements are active. Players choose which elements to play by selecting the appropriate difficulty level.		In previous versions, each bug fix and mod could be independently enabled or disabled by the player. In version 1.32, this is changed so that most bug fixes are enabled by a single option and the difficulty level determines what other elements are active. Players choose which elements to play by selecting the appropriate difficulty level.

	Here is a breakdown of features for each level of difficulty:		Here is a breakdown of features for each level of difficulty. Most of these options stack upon the ones of the previous difficulty:

	<u>Beginner</u>		<u>Beginner</u>
	*All Bug Fixes.		*All Bug Fixes enabled.
	*Alien unit hp and stats reduced in combat. (vanilla game setting)		*Alien unit hp and stats reduced in combat. (vanilla game setting)
	*Retaliation ships vary depending upon game time.		*Retaliation ships vary depending upon game time.
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	<u>Experienced</u>		<u>Experienced</u>
	*Alien units have full stats in combat. (vanilla game setting)		*Alien units have full stats in combat. (vanilla game setting)
	*Living Quarters and Laboratory use the capacities as defined in FACIL.DAT.		*Living Quarters and Laboratory use the capacities as defined in FACIL.DAT. (30 for living quarters and 10 for laboratories.)

	<u>Veteran</u>		<u>Veteran</u>
	*Craft/UFO data and craft/UFO weapons stats balanced. [moved here in 1.32.2]		*Craft/UFO data and craft/UFO weapons stats balanced. [moved here in 1.32.2]
	*Economic model balanced ~~better~~. ''Values may need to be tweaked depending on play testing and feedback.'' [moved here in 1.32.2]		*Economic model balanced. ''Values may need to be tweaked depending on play testing and feedback.'' [moved here in 1.32.2]
	*The selling price of alien items drops as nations sign pacts.		*The selling price of alien items drops as nations sign pacts.
	*Score for civilians higher in Terror missions. [moved here in 1.32.2]		*Score for civilians higher in Terror missions. [moved here in 1.32.2]