User talk:EsTeR - Revision history

EsTeR: blanked, lost interest

2022-10-28T01:40:39Z

blanked, lost interest

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EsTeR: second project

2022-08-15T07:54:58Z

second project

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EsTeR: thumbnails can be fixed later by someone which knows why I can't get thumbnails working

2022-08-15T07:43:39Z

thumbnails can be fixed later by someone which knows why I can't get thumbnails working

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	A ufopeadia entry which implied something about People Tubes. Not available as a normal battlescape destination. If enabled via an [[Utilities_(Apocalypse)\|editor]]: all graphics are coloured with an incorrect palette (odd colours), some features are broken (ramps may not work), some line-of-sight (LOS) errors and delays are possible, exit-tiles may not work, etc. Uses [[Shopping_Mall_(Apocalypse)\|shopping mall]] features and geometry.		A ufopeadia entry which implied something about People Tubes. Not available as a normal battlescape destination. If enabled via an [[Utilities_(Apocalypse)\|editor]]: all graphics are coloured with an incorrect palette (odd colours), some features are broken (ramps may not work), some line-of-sight (LOS) errors and delays are possible, exit-tiles may not work, etc. Uses [[Shopping_Mall_(Apocalypse)\|shopping mall]] features and geometry.
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	===Wall===		===Wall===
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	===Dimension Shifter===		===Dimension Shifter===
	[[File:Cut_Veh_Dmnx2_Shft_(Apocalyspe).png\|frame\|left\|Dimension Shifter: ~~Equipment And~~ Battlescape]]		[[File:Cut_Veh_Dmnx2_Shft_(Apocalyspe).png\|frame\|left\|Dimension Shifter: Equip & Battlescape]]
	[[Image:xcom3-dimshifter.png\|200px\|right]]		[[Image:xcom3-dimshifter.png\|200px\|right]]
	UFOpaedia: NOT USED!<br>		UFOpaedia: NOT USED!<br>

EsTeR: link and un-thumbed pics

2022-08-15T07:40:12Z

link and un-thumbed pics

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	This weapon was to behave like weak version of the ~~Megapol~~ [[Stun Grapple]] but with a local area-effect stun. It was designed to capture multiple small units within a small 3x3 area or for use against a single large alien. Prior to removal, the stun grapple was unable to affect large lifeforms so this was the weapon to use. The Beta version of the game has a working weapon but without any animation effect. It was to use the Energy Pod ammunition. The fire-weapon sound effect is the same as the Stun Grapple.		This weapon was to behave like weak version of the [[Megapol_Stun_Grapple\|Stun Grapple]] but with a local area-effect stun. It was designed to capture multiple small units within a small 3x3 area or for use against a single large alien. Prior to removal, the stun grapple was unable to affect large lifeforms so this was the weapon to use. The Beta version of the game has a working weapon but without any animation effect. It was to use the Energy Pod ammunition. The fire-weapon sound effect is the same as the Stun Grapple.
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	===People Tubes===		===People Tubes===
	[[Image:~~Cut_Map_PTubes_~~(Apocalypse).png\|frame\|left\|People Tubes battlescape]]		[[Image:Cut_Lvl_PplTube_(Apocalypse).png\|frame\|left\|People Tubes corrupted battlescape]]
	[[Image:Xcom3-peopletubes.png\|200px\|right]]		[[Image:Xcom3-peopletubes.png\|200px\|right]]
	UFOpaedia: NOT USED!<br>		UFOpaedia: NOT USED!<br>
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	===Dimension Shifter===		===Dimension Shifter===
	[[File:~~Cut_Veh_Dmn_Shft_~~(Apocalyspe).png\|frame\|left\|Dimension Shifter: ~~Equip~~ And Battlescape]]		[[File:Cut_Veh_Dmnx2_Shft_(Apocalyspe).png\|frame\|left\|Dimension Shifter: Equipment And Battlescape]]
	[[Image:xcom3-dimshifter.png\|200px\|right]]		[[Image:xcom3-dimshifter.png\|200px\|right]]
	UFOpaedia: NOT USED!<br>		UFOpaedia: NOT USED!<br>

EsTeR: format

2022-08-11T22:40:20Z

format

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	[[Image:Xcom3-investigate-alien-sctructure.png\|200px\|right]]		[[Image:Xcom3-investigate-alien-sctructure.png\|200px\|right]]
	An agent's skill which complemented the ''Perception'' skill when looking for obscure information within a battlescape such as evidence of alien infestation within buildings, humans infected with Mriconoids, clues to other alien dimensions, etc. It would also assist in successful extortion of an organisation if objectional evidence was found after a ''stealth'' styled mission. An important skill which was needed to discover the intended purpose and any weakness of alien-owned building targeted for future destruction.<br>		An agent's skill which complemented the ''Perception'' skill when looking for obscure information within a battlescape such as evidence of alien infestation within buildings, humans infected with Mriconoids, clues to other alien dimensions, etc. It would also assist in successful extortion of an organisation if objectional evidence was found after a ''stealth'' styled mission. An important skill which was needed to discover the intended purpose and any weakness of alien-owned building targeted for future destruction.<br>
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	*'''Sanity'''<br>		*'''Sanity'''<br>
	An agent's skill which was comparable to Psi-Defence against psionic attacks. The sanity of an agent determined their willpower to resist interrogation by others, to remain undetected when performing an undercover operation, and influenced their resistance to psionic manipulation. Further discovery of cut features was that the worse an agents sanity, the harder it was for psionics to affect them.<br>		An agent's skill which was comparable to Psi-Defence against psionic attacks. The sanity of an agent determined their willpower to resist interrogation by others, to remain undetected when performing an undercover operation, and influenced their resistance to psionic manipulation. Further discovery of cut features was that the worse an agents sanity, the harder it was for psionics to affect them.<br>
	*'''Climb'''<br>		*'''Climb'''<br>
	[[Image:~~Xcom3-Agents Climbing~~.~~jpg~~\|~~200px~~\|right]]		[[Image:Cut_Agent_Climb_(Apocalypse).png\|frame\|right\|Climbing]]
	An agent's ability to traverse difficult areas by using a unconventional approach useful for stealth and covert operations.		An agent's ability to traverse difficult areas by using a unconventional approach useful for stealth and covert operations. <br>
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	*'''Driving'''		*'''Driving'''
	An agent's ability which determined the maximum speed they could drive safely, evade hostile fire, weave through traffic, etc. An agent could be placed within the vehicle as a designated driver but this was removed in favour of autonomous robotic drivers.<br>		An agent's ability which determined the maximum speed they could drive safely, evade hostile fire, weave through traffic, etc. An agent could be placed within the vehicle as a designated driver but this was removed in favour of autonomous robotic drivers.<br>
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	:'''Bio-Chemists''' have 10↔50 skill in Quantum Physics.<br>		:'''Bio-Chemists''' have 10↔50 skill in Quantum Physics.<br>
	:'''Quantum Physicists''' have 10↔50 in Biochemistry and also 10↔30 skill in Engineering.<br>		:'''Quantum Physicists''' have 10↔50 in Biochemistry and also 10↔30 skill in Engineering.<br>
	:'''Engineers''' have ~~1010~~↔-30 skill in Quantum Physics.<br>		:'''Engineers''' have 10↔-30 skill in Quantum Physics.<br>

	==Organisations And Relations==		==Organisations And Relations==
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	A ufopeadia entry which implied something about People Tubes. Not available as a normal battlescape destination. If enabled via an [[Utilities_(Apocalypse)\|editor]]: all graphics are coloured with an incorrect palette (odd colours), some features are broken (ramps may not work), some line-of-sight (LOS) errors and delays are possible, exit-tiles may not work, etc. Uses [[Shopping_Mall_(Apocalypse)\|shopping mall]] features and geometry.		A ufopeadia entry which implied something about People Tubes. Not available as a normal battlescape destination. If enabled via an [[Utilities_(Apocalypse)\|editor]]: all graphics are coloured with an incorrect palette (odd colours), some features are broken (ramps may not work), some line-of-sight (LOS) errors and delays are possible, exit-tiles may not work, etc. Uses [[Shopping_Mall_(Apocalypse)\|shopping mall]] features and geometry.
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	===Wall===		===Wall===
	[[~~Image~~:29WALL.png\|200px\|right]]		[[File:29WALL.png\|200px\|frame\|right\|City Walls]]
	UFOpaedia: <none><br>		UFOpaedia: <none><br>
	In-game text: <none><br>		In-game text: <none><br>
	A ufopeadia entry which implied something about City Walls.		A ufopeadia entry which implied something about City Walls.
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	===Car Park===		===Car Park===
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	A battlescape which was removed and replaced with a Shopping Mall map.		A battlescape which was removed and replaced with a Shopping Mall map.
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	===Hotel===		===Hotel===
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	A battlescape which was removed and replaced with a [[Luxury_Apartments_(Apocalypse)\|Luxury Apartments]] map.		A battlescape which was removed and replaced with a [[Luxury_Apartments_(Apocalypse)\|Luxury Apartments]] map.
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	===Atmosphere Processor===		===Atmosphere Processor===
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	A battlescape which was removed and replaced with a [[Hydro-Farm_(Apocalypse)\|Hydro Farm]] map.		A battlescape which was removed and replaced with a [[Hydro-Farm_(Apocalypse)\|Hydro Farm]] map.
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	===Ruins===		===Ruins===
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	A battlescape which was removed and replaced with a [[Slums_(Apocalypse)\|Slums]] map.		A battlescape which was removed and replaced with a [[Slums_(Apocalypse)\|Slums]] map.
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	===Spaceship===		===Spaceship===
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	A battlescape which was removed and replaced with a [[Space_Port_(Apocalypse)\|Space Port]] map.		A battlescape which was removed and replaced with a [[Space_Port_(Apocalypse)\|Space Port]] map.
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	===Outdoor Parks===		===Outdoor Parks===
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	A battlescape which was removed and replaced with a [[Procreation_Park_(Apocalypse)\|Procreation Park]] map.		A battlescape which was removed and replaced with a [[Procreation_Park_(Apocalypse)\|Procreation Park]] map.
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	==Vehicles And Items==		==Vehicles And Items==
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	==Game Styles==		==Game Styles==
	*'''Multiplayer'''<br>		*'''Multiplayer'''<br>
	Multiplayer was to be a feature. All alien lifeforms and all UFOs had their own inventory/equip screen so that humans and aliens could fight in a skirmish ~~mode~~.		[[File:CGSP_Apr97_Pg34_(Apocalypse).png\|center]]
			Source: CGSP_1997_04_pg034.jpg<br>
			Multiplayer was to be a feature. All alien lifeforms and all UFOs had their own inventory/equip screen so that humans and aliens could fight in a randomly generated skirmish.

	==Concept Art - Aliens==		==Concept Art - Aliens==
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	==Sources=		==Sources==
	===The Cutting Room Floor===		===The Cutting Room Floor===
	*https://tcrf.net/X-COM:_Apocalypse		*https://tcrf.net/X-COM:_Apocalypse

EsTeR: cleanup

2022-08-11T05:38:35Z

cleanup

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	X-Com could acquire alien buildings which may have allowed the manufacture of UFOs.		X-Com could acquire alien buildings which may have allowed the manufacture of UFOs.

	===Deactivated Dimension Gates ===		===Multiple Buildings===
			Alien structures within any of the nine dimensions were to be redundant. Multiple building of the same purpose were to be built to safeguard losing any specific type or particular purpose.

			===Deactivated Dimension Gates===
	Aliens could close dimension gates. This would deny inter-dimensional travel, could trap active X-Com craft in an alien dimension, halt re-inforcements, etc.		Aliens could close dimension gates. This would deny inter-dimensional travel, could trap active X-Com craft in an alien dimension, halt re-inforcements, etc.

	===Grounded Access===		===Grounded Access===
	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rde1g6CQUt4		https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rde1g6CQUt4
	X-Com craft would land on the ground to enable access to ~~the~~ alien structure. ~~As there were no launch tubes present,~~ the ~~exposed, landed X-Com~~ craft was vunerable to damage and destruction. ~~As each alien structure was isolated from the others and no 'people tubes' connections between buildings were present of the same purpose could be randomly 'grown'.~~		Each alien structure was isolated from the others and no 'people tubes' connections between buildings were present. X-Com craft would land on the ground to enable access to an alien structure. Once the craft was on the ground it was extremely vunerable to damage and destruction.<br>

	==Research==		==Research==

	===One Way to Win===		===One Way To Win===
	[[Image:xcom3-onewaywin.png\|200px\|right]]		[[Image:xcom3-onewaywin.png\|200px\|right]]
	UFOpaedia: NOT USED<br>		UFOpaedia: NOT USED<br>
	In-game text: <none><br>		In-game text: <none><br>
	A research topic ~~which~~ was to have been the very last discovery when nine dimensions were planned. Knowledge of this building allowed proper completion of the game. See above: '''Pre-Release Versions'''		This research topic was to have been the very last discovery when nine dimensions were planned. Knowledge of this building allowed proper completion of the game. See above: '''Pre-Release Versions'''
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	</gallery>		</gallery>

	=Sources=		==Sources=
	==The Cutting Room Floor==		===The Cutting Room Floor===
	*https://tcrf.net/X-COM:_Apocalypse		*https://tcrf.net/X-COM:_Apocalypse
	==StrategyCore==		===StrategyCore===
	*http://www.strategycore.co.uk/databank/games/x-com-apocalypse/concepts		*http://www.strategycore.co.uk/databank/games/x-com-apocalypse/concepts
	==OpenApoc==		===OpenApoc===
	*http://openapoc.org/threads/beta-observed-cut-functions-behaviours-items-and-units.241		*http://openapoc.org/threads/beta-observed-cut-functions-behaviours-items-and-units.241
	*http://openapoc.org/threads/beta-of-spies-interrogation-forensics-extortion-agent-skills-vips.278		*http://openapoc.org/threads/beta-of-spies-interrogation-forensics-extortion-agent-skills-vips.278
	==Old Websites==		===Old Websites===
	*http://web.archive.org/web/19990222062040/http://www.mythosgames.com/history.htm#Apocalypse		*http://web.archive.org/web/19990222062040/http://www.mythosgames.com/history.htm#Apocalypse
	*https://web.archive.org/web/19961221153122/http://www.microprose.com:80/corporatedesign/press/xcomapoc.html		*https://web.archive.org/web/19961221153122/http://www.microprose.com:80/corporatedesign/press/xcomapoc.html

EsTeR: wip3

2022-08-11T05:18:19Z

wip3

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EsTeR: wip2

2022-08-10T16:47:17Z

wip2

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	===People Tubes===		===People Tubes===
	[[Image:Cut_Map_PTubes_(Apocalypse).png\|frame\|left\|People Tubes battlescape]]		[[Image:Cut_Map_PTubes_(Apocalypse).png\|frame\|left\|People Tubes battlescape]]
	[[Image:~~16people~~.png\|200px\|right]]		[[Image:Xcom3-peopletubes.png\|200px\|right]]
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	===Dimension Shifter===		===Dimension Shifter===
			[[File:Cut_Veh_Dmn_Shft_(Apocalyspe).png\|frame\|left\|Dimension Shifter: Equip And Battlescape]]
	[[Image:xcom3-dimshifter.png\|200px\|right]]		[[Image:xcom3-dimshifter.png\|200px\|right]]
	UFOpaedia: NOT USED!<br>		UFOpaedia: NOT USED!<br>

EsTeR: wip1

2022-08-10T16:11:59Z

wip1

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	====Final Release====		====Final Release====
	Once the game was stable, two global versions were released in 1997. A United Kingdom (UK) version and a United States (US) version. There are minimal differences between the two, most obvious being the title screen.		Once the game was stable, two global versions were released in 1997. A United Kingdom (UK) version and a United States (US) version. There are minimal differences between the two, most obvious being the title screen.
	[[Image:~~Version_UK_Final_~~(Apocalypse)\|frame\|~~left~~\|UK version Title Screen]]		<gallery>
	[[Image:~~Version_US_Final_(Apocalypse)~~\|frame\|~~right~~\|UK version Title Screen]]		Image:Title_Red_(Apocalypse).png\|frame\|300px\|UK version Title Screen
	<~~br clear="all"~~>		Image:Title_Blue_Apocalypse.png\|frame\|300px\|US version Title Screen
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	=Cut, Deleted, Removed, Hidden=		=Cut, Deleted, Removed, Hidden=
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	[[Image:Xcom3-Vehicles-in-Repair-Bays-showed-up-in-Combat-policecar.png\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Police car]]		[[Image:Xcom3-Vehicles-in-Repair-Bays-showed-up-in-Combat-policecar.png\|thumb\|right\|200px\|Police car]]
	Base defence missions which contained a [[Vehicle Repair Bay]] would have a vehicle appear inside the facility. The vehicle was vunerable to damage and could be destroyed. The cut feature was removal of an vehicle appearing but the facility remained in the final version.		Base defence missions which contained a [[Vehicle Repair Bay]] would have a vehicle appear inside the facility. The vehicle was vunerable to damage and could be destroyed. The cut feature was removal of an vehicle appearing but the facility remained in the final version.
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	==Units==		==Units==
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	* Each organisation could recruit a Spy with a set of skills that allowed them to assume the identity of others, obtain information by stealth, infiltrate and influence their command structure, steal, assassinate etc.		* Each organisation could recruit a Spy with a set of skills that allowed them to assume the identity of others, obtain information by stealth, infiltrate and influence their command structure, steal, assassinate etc.
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	===Politicians And ''Very Important People''===		===Politicians And ''Very Important People''===
	[[Image:Vipttl.png\|left\|200px\|"Vipttl.pcx" Ufopeadia Title Page - VIPs]]		[[Image:Vipttl.png\|left\|200px\|"Vipttl.pcx" Ufopeadia Title Page - VIPs]]
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	Diplomatic posturing between organisations cut early.		Diplomatic posturing between organisations cut early.
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	Image:Xcom3-diplomacy-early-interface-standings.png\|~~200px~~		Image:Xcom3-diplomacy-early-interface-standings.png\|Relations Overview
	Image:Xcom3-diplomacy-early-interface~~-change~~.png\|~~200px~~		Image:Xcom3-diplomacy-early-interface.png\|Relations Trend
	Image:Xcom3-diplomacy-early-interface.png\|~~200px~~		Image:Xcom3-diplomacy-early-interface-change.png\|Confirm Actions
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	Buying and selling of buildings by auction. Cut very early in develppment.		Buying and selling of buildings by auction. Cut very early in develppment.
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	Image:Apoc_Cut_feature_building_auction.jpg\|~~200px~~		Image:Apoc_Cut_feature_building_auction.jpg\|Building Selection
	Image:Apoc_Cut_feature_building_auction2.jpg\|~~200px~~		Image:Apoc_Cut_feature_building_auction2.jpg\|Confirm Actions
	</gallery>		</gallery>

EsTeR: minor update on progress

2022-08-10T01:00:49Z

minor update on progress

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	More things to add: "different cut mechanics", "unique to beta", minor others like pics and screens. integrating that into relevant sections within this newly written version (still using offsite computer), and condensing text to be readable 'like a cer service manual' (someone buddy said), so that it doesn't read like a novella (unless quoted). Still can't get thumbnails to generate when uploading a pic, however.		More things to add: "different cut mechanics", "unique to beta", minor others like pics and screens. integrating that into relevant sections within this newly written version (still using offsite computer), and condensing text to be readable 'like a cer service manual' (someone buddy said), so that it doesn't read like a novella (unless quoted). Still can't get thumbnails to generate when uploading a pic, however.

			Update: thumbnail problem to get fixed somehow (at a standstill currently), re-wording to past-tense where needed, and obvious things like spelling, format, flow, categorisation, and other minor details. Slowly! Until it is no longer a draft, it will remain here.

	=X-Com Apocalypse - History=		=X-Com Apocalypse - History=