Unused Features (EU2012)
Second Wave
2nd Wave is a set of unused options that are present in the code and that appear to randomize/increase the difficulty of the game. At the moment it isn't know if these options are playable by modding second wave
After you complete one game the 2nd Wave options are activated. Players may choose any of those options at the start of the game to increase difficulty and variety.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Damage Roulette | Weapons have a much wider range of damage. |
| Total Loss | Lose all gear from soldiers who die in combat. |
| Red Fog | Any wounds taken in combat will degrade a soldier's stats for that mission. |
| Hidden Potential | Rookies will have random starting stats. |
| Results Driven | As a soldier is promoted, their stats will increase randomly. |
| New Economy | A country will offer less funding as its panic increases. |
| War Weariness | Overall funding levels drop inexorably with every month that passes. |
| High Stakes | The rewards granted for stopping alien abductions are randomized. |
| Diminishing Returns | The cost of satellites increases with every one that is built. |
| E-115 | Elerium stores will degrade over time. |
| The Blitz | The aliens will target a larger number of cities every time they launch an abduction attack. |
| Absolutely Critical | A flanking shot will guarantee a critical hit. |
| More Than Human | The psionic gift is extremely rare. |
| The Greater Good | The secret of psionics can only be learned by interrogating a psionic alien. |
| Marathon | The game takes considerably longer to complete. |
| Alternate Sources | The power requirements of all facilities are increased. |