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Zaimoni at 09:31, 1 January 2011

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Zaimoni at 04:11, 24 November 2010

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	[[User:Zaimoni\|Zaimoni]] -- 22:06, 13 Jan 2009 (CDT)		[[User:Zaimoni\|Zaimoni]] -- 22:06, 13 Jan 2009 (CDT)

			== Medium Scout Ambushing ==

			[[Image:MediumScout.gif]]

			So, the thought of directly covering the exit of a medium scout doesn't sound too good, for whatever reason. How about piling up on the side walls and getting some reaction shots that way?

			Say...

			<pre> _____
			XX / \XX
			RX \| \|XR
			x \| \|R
			\| \|
			\_____/
			o</pre>Oh, wait...those obnoxious fake walls are causing problems. x cannot fire on the alien at o, but o not only can fire at the agent at x but actually prefers x to the agent at R that can return fire.

Zaimoni at 10:19, 29 August 2010

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	::: Actually, total population is a factor. I probably should do a proper save-scum screening; I just ran across a case where 20 Agents + 9 CoS resulted in a 2x2 map, so it seems that the threshold is actually 30. Also, the map randomization varies by at least one of corporation or building type (stun-raiding Marsec's Arms One starts at 1x3, not 2x2). -- [[User:Zaimoni\|Zaimoni]] 10:52, 17 Jan 2009 (CST)		::: Actually, total population is a factor. I probably should do a proper save-scum screening; I just ran across a case where 20 Agents + 9 CoS resulted in a 2x2 map, so it seems that the threshold is actually 30. Also, the map randomization varies by at least one of corporation or building type (stun-raiding Marsec's Arms One starts at 1x3, not 2x2). -- [[User:Zaimoni\|Zaimoni]] 10:52, 17 Jan 2009 (CST)
	* Turn-based abuse: wall-running. Not all diagonal jumps that start can be completed; those that don't end up being a free move. SE/SW jumps thoroughly obstructed by a north wall end up being E/W moves. NE/SE jumps thoroughly obstructed by a W wall end up being N/S moves. Note that the reverse (NE/NW and north wall, NW/SW and west wall) are not obstructed at all.		* Turn-based abuse: wall-running. Not all diagonal jumps that start can be completed; those that don't end up being a free move. SE/SW jumps thoroughly obstructed by a north wall end up being E/W moves. NE/SE jumps thoroughly obstructed by a W wall end up being N/S moves. Note that the reverse (NE/NW and north wall, NW/SW and west wall) are not obstructed at all.
			* Testing in hotseat mode suggests brainsuckers have problems with "unusual relative heights" in turn-based mode. (They have no need for attack controls; if they have at least 18MP and are no more than L<sub>1</sub>/Manhattan distance 1 they will athletically jump onto humans and hybrids. They do not jump onto androids.) In particular, launching from a 45° grade from below onto an agent kneeling on level ground is harmless to the agent. Not only that, the brainsucker will jump <b>repeatedly</b> until it has less than 18 MP.
	* Some early-game kits		* Some early-game kits
	** base: Megapol armor, medikit, 2 frag grenades, 2 stun grenades. Deduct up to two grenades to reach a speed breakpoint. Note that real-time speeds are a multiple of 8 (they index how many 80ths of a square are covered when running in one frame); you'll look a bit faster in real-time than in turn-based. Haven't made up my mind what to use Marsec armor for.		** base: Megapol armor, medikit, 2 frag grenades, 2 stun grenades. Deduct up to two grenades to reach a speed breakpoint. Note that real-time speeds are a multiple of 8 (they index how many 80ths of a square are covered when running in one frame); you'll look a bit faster in real-time than in turn-based. Haven't made up my mind what to use Marsec armor for.

Zaimoni at 07:58, 24 June 2010

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 The simpler parts will be implemented in Python.
 [[User:Zaimoni|Zaimoni]] -- 11:50PM, 16 April 2007 (CDT)
 === Testing plans: Doomed to Decline Prices in Apocalypse ===

Zaimoni at 10:51, 6 January 2010

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Zaimoni at 17:01, 17 January 2009

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	* Tired of dwarf maps when raiding the Cult of Sirius? There's a breakpoint at 20 X-COM Agents. 19 Agents or less gets you a 2x2 map just like 12 Agents, 20 Agents gets you a 3x2 map. This makes a disproportionate difference in how many [[Psiclone\|Psiclones]] can be recovered. (Lower bound not verified, possibility of yet larger maps not verified.)		* Tired of dwarf maps when raiding the Cult of Sirius? There's a breakpoint at 20 X-COM Agents. 19 Agents or less gets you a 2x2 map just like 12 Agents, 20 Agents gets you a 3x2 map. This makes a disproportionate difference in how many [[Psiclone\|Psiclones]] can be recovered. (Lower bound not verified, possibility of yet larger maps not verified.)
	::This seems to be the case with traditional semi-random maps like the cult temples or maybe the Recyclotorium. Fixed maps, which are frequent in this game, aren't affected. But to make things interesting, later in the game there may even be a massive alien drop that will generate a two fixed map mission (aka two slum maps or fixed apartment maps side by side for example). Alien population could be a factor. -[[User:NKF\|NKF]] 22:39, 13 January 2009 (CST)		::This seems to be the case with traditional semi-random maps like the cult temples or maybe the Recyclotorium. Fixed maps, which are frequent in this game, aren't affected. But to make things interesting, later in the game there may even be a massive alien drop that will generate a two fixed map mission (aka two slum maps or fixed apartment maps side by side for example). Alien population could be a factor. -[[User:NKF\|NKF]] 22:39, 13 January 2009 (CST)
			::: Actually, total population is a factor. I probably should do a proper save-scum screening; I just ran across a case where 20 Agents + 9 CoS resulted in a 2x2 map, so it seems that the threshold is actually 30. Also, the map randomization varies by at least one of corporation or building type (stun-raiding Marsec's Arms One starts at 1x3, not 2x2). -- [[User:Zaimoni\|Zaimoni]] 10:52, 17 Jan 2009 (CST)
			* Turn-based abuse: wall-running. Not all diagonal jumps that start can be completed; those that don't end up being a free move. SE/SW jumps thoroughly obstructed by a north wall end up being E/W moves. NE/SE jumps thoroughly obstructed by a W wall end up being N/S moves. Note that the reverse (NE/NW and north wall, NW/SW and west wall) are not obstructed at all.
	* Some early-game kits		* Some early-game kits
	** base: Megapol armor, medikit, 2 frag grenades, 2 stun grenades. Deduct up to two grenades to reach a speed breakpoint. Note that real-time speeds are a multiple of 8 (they index how many 80ths of a square are covered when running in one frame); you'll look a bit faster in real-time than in turn-based. Haven't made up my mind what to use Marsec armor for.		** base: Megapol armor, medikit, 2 frag grenades, 2 stun grenades. Deduct up to two grenades to reach a speed breakpoint. Note that real-time speeds are a multiple of 8 (they index how many 80ths of a square are covered when running in one frame); you'll look a bit faster in real-time than in turn-based. Haven't made up my mind what to use Marsec armor for.

NKF: /* Tactical notes, Apocalypse */ Fixed maps tend not to be affected by squad size

2009-01-14T04:39:11Z

Tactical notes, Apocalypse: Fixed maps tend not to be affected by squad size

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	* Stun raids do not trigger promotions, even if soldiers involved would otherwise qualify.		* Stun raids do not trigger promotions, even if soldiers involved would otherwise qualify.
	* Tired of dwarf maps when raiding the Cult of Sirius? There's a breakpoint at 20 X-COM Agents. 19 Agents or less gets you a 2x2 map just like 12 Agents, 20 Agents gets you a 3x2 map. This makes a disproportionate difference in how many [[Psiclone\|Psiclones]] can be recovered. (Lower bound not verified, possibility of yet larger maps not verified.)		* Tired of dwarf maps when raiding the Cult of Sirius? There's a breakpoint at 20 X-COM Agents. 19 Agents or less gets you a 2x2 map just like 12 Agents, 20 Agents gets you a 3x2 map. This makes a disproportionate difference in how many [[Psiclone\|Psiclones]] can be recovered. (Lower bound not verified, possibility of yet larger maps not verified.)
			::This seems to be the case with traditional semi-random maps like the cult temples or maybe the Recyclotorium. Fixed maps, which are frequent in this game, aren't affected. But to make things interesting, later in the game there may even be a massive alien drop that will generate a two fixed map mission (aka two slum maps or fixed apartment maps side by side for example). Alien population could be a factor. -[[User:NKF\|NKF]] 22:39, 13 January 2009 (CST)
	* Some early-game kits		* Some early-game kits
	** base: Megapol armor, medikit, 2 frag grenades, 2 stun grenades. Deduct up to two grenades to reach a speed breakpoint. Note that real-time speeds are a multiple of 8 (they index how many 80ths of a square are covered when running in one frame); you'll look a bit faster in real-time than in turn-based. Haven't made up my mind what to use Marsec armor for.		** base: Megapol armor, medikit, 2 frag grenades, 2 stun grenades. Deduct up to two grenades to reach a speed breakpoint. Note that real-time speeds are a multiple of 8 (they index how many 80ths of a square are covered when running in one frame); you'll look a bit faster in real-time than in turn-based. Haven't made up my mind what to use Marsec armor for.

Zaimoni at 04:06, 14 January 2009

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	** LAWgunner: Real-time kit. A rifleman that both cannot be faster by losing grenades from his kit, and is not slowed by two LAW pistols with eight spare clips. The fastest average rate-of-fire kit in the early game. The analogous kit with plasma pistols would have four spare clips.		** LAWgunner: Real-time kit. A rifleman that both cannot be faster by losing grenades from his kit, and is not slowed by two LAW pistols with eight spare clips. The fastest average rate-of-fire kit in the early game. The analogous kit with plasma pistols would have four spare clips.

	[[User:Zaimoni\|Zaimoni]] -- 16:57, 4 Jan 2009 (CDT)		[[User:Zaimoni\|Zaimoni]] -- 22:06, 13 Jan 2009 (CDT)

Zaimoni: Apocalypse: note on map size shrinkage from agent deficiency

2009-01-14T04:05:46Z

Apocalypse: note on map size shrinkage from agent deficiency

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	* Early-game note: hovercars are much easier to hit than hoverbikes. Get over the ego trip and put the small Rendors on hoverbikes, at least until vehicle shields are researched.		* Early-game note: hovercars are much easier to hit than hoverbikes. Get over the ego trip and put the small Rendors on hoverbikes, at least until vehicle shields are researched.
	* Stun raids do not trigger promotions, even if soldiers involved would otherwise qualify.		* Stun raids do not trigger promotions, even if soldiers involved would otherwise qualify.
			* Tired of dwarf maps when raiding the Cult of Sirius? There's a breakpoint at 20 X-COM Agents. 19 Agents or less gets you a 2x2 map just like 12 Agents, 20 Agents gets you a 3x2 map. This makes a disproportionate difference in how many [[Psiclone\|Psiclones]] can be recovered. (Lower bound not verified, possibility of yet larger maps not verified.)
	* Some early-game kits		* Some early-game kits
	** base: Megapol armor, medikit, 2 frag grenades, 2 stun grenades. Deduct up to two grenades to reach a speed breakpoint. Note that real-time speeds are a multiple of 8 (they index how many 80ths of a square are covered when running in one frame); you'll look a bit faster in real-time than in turn-based. Haven't made up my mind what to use Marsec armor for.		** base: Megapol armor, medikit, 2 frag grenades, 2 stun grenades. Deduct up to two grenades to reach a speed breakpoint. Note that real-time speeds are a multiple of 8 (they index how many 80ths of a square are covered when running in one frame); you'll look a bit faster in real-time than in turn-based. Haven't made up my mind what to use Marsec armor for.

Zaimoni at 22:57, 4 January 2009

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	** LAWgunner: Real-time kit. A rifleman that both cannot be faster by losing grenades from his kit, and is not slowed by two LAW pistols with eight spare clips. The fastest average rate-of-fire kit in the early game. The analogous kit with plasma pistols would have four spare clips.		** LAWgunner: Real-time kit. A rifleman that both cannot be faster by losing grenades from his kit, and is not slowed by two LAW pistols with eight spare clips. The fastest average rate-of-fire kit in the early game. The analogous kit with plasma pistols would have four spare clips.

	[[User:Zaimoni\|Zaimoni]] -- 2:19, ~~19 Sep 2007~~ (CDT)		[[User:Zaimoni\|Zaimoni]] -- 16:57, 4 Jan 2009 (CDT)