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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
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Posted - 2014.08.08 15:38:00 -
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I'm doing a Long War modded runthrough of Enemy Within.
Would anyone like to volunteer as fodder?
All I need from you:
Preferred first name of character Preferred last name of character Preferred nickname (if you survive that long)
Will post status updates in this thread. Anyone who makes it to max rank gets 5 mil ISK (I fully expect to keep all my ISK though).
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
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Immortal John Ripper
22825
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Posted - 2014.08.08 16:08:00 -
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Preferred first name of character: John Preferred last name of character: Ripper Preferred nickname (if you survive that long): Handsome, BigPoppa, God, Mr. Popo
I am actually Conan O'Brien IRL.
Yes... this now explains everything.
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
15666
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Posted - 2014.08.08 16:09:00 -
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Enlisted. Also I'd pick 'Taco' as your nickname.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
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Immortal John Ripper
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Posted - 2014.08.08 16:15:00 -
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Arkena Wyrnspire wrote:Enlisted. Also I'd pick 'Taco' as your nickname. General Taco... You can put Texan as my nationallity.. because Texan > Everyone else in U.S.
I am actually Conan O'Brien IRL.
Yes... this now explains everything.
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
15666
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Posted - 2014.08.08 16:20:00 -
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Texan isn't available.
List of nations in XCOM:
Argentina Australia Belgium Brazil Canada China Egypt France Germany Greece India Ireland Israel Italy Japan Mexico Netherlands Nigeria Norway Poland Russia Saudi Arabia Scotland South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Ukraine United Kingdom USA
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Immortal John Ripper
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Posted - 2014.08.08 16:24:00 -
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Hmmmm Mexico or USA...
I am actually Conan O'Brien IRL.
Yes... this now explains everything.
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Cyrus Grevare
WarRavens Final Resolution.
302
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Posted - 2014.08.08 18:25:00 -
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Awesome ^^
You doing Ironman?
FN: Cyrus LN: Grevare Nick: "Virus" (lol) Nat: Mexico
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
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Posted - 2014.08.08 20:15:00 -
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Cyrus Grevare wrote:Awesome ^^
You doing Ironman?
FN: Cyrus LN: Grevare Nick: "Virus" (lol) Nat: Mexico
I've stopped ironman after a few too many bugs - I play Long War and a couple of other mods, so I don't really want to get completely screwed because of a bug. It's happened in the past. I try not to reload though. I especially plan on not doing it with this runthrough because I expect lots of dead DUSTies. I have to prove you're not immortal.
It's on Classic. Added you.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
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Spademan
The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY
2755
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Posted - 2014.08.08 20:24:00 -
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Might as well. First: Padhraic Last: Mac Iaisre Nick: "Spade" Nation: Ireland.
Look forward to how it turns out.
I am part shovel, part man, full scout, and a little bit special.
Official Time Lord of the Scout Community
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IAmDuncanIdaho II
R 0 N 1 N
734
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Posted - 2014.08.08 20:30:00 -
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Haha - sign me up.
Duncan <-------- Preferred first name of character Idaho <-------- Preferred last name of character Ghola <-------- Preferred nickname (if you survive that long) English <-------- Preferred nationality (I probably don't have enough Americans)
You must learn honor, or you deserve to learn nothing at all.
~ Rivvy Dinari - Swordmaster of Ginaz
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Llast 326
An Arkhos
4078
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Posted - 2014.08.08 20:44:00 -
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First: Llast Last: Orwell Nation: Canada
KRRROOOOOOM
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
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Posted - 2014.08.08 20:59:00 -
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Already ran a mission with GJR and he ended up Gunner class. Just got another abduction and now I've got a full team of DUSTies.
Here goes.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
15687
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Posted - 2014.08.08 21:42:00 -
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XCOM Mission Report: Operation Glass Hammer
At 0342 on 4th March 2015, an abduction was reported in Argentina. The following squad was dispatched:
SPEC John Ripper (Gunner) [Mexican] PFC Cyrus Grevare [Mexican] PFC Zero Taicho [American] PFC Padhraic Mac Iaisre [Irish] PFC Duncan Idaho [British] PFC Llast Orwell [Canadian]
Headed by GJR, the SAW wielding veteran of the only previous counter-extraterrestrial operation, the squad bravely headed out to confront the alien menace.
The landing site was in a densely built up area near a petrol station. A large number of abandoned cars lay strewn around the AO.
The squad deployed behind a large truck, which conveniently had crates stacked on the back of it to provide an excellent cover and overwatch point. PFC Mac Iaisre (eventually I'm going to make a typo on this if this guy lives long) was sent to the well covered top point.
Much of the area was immediately revealed. Unfortunately, this included a pack of 4 sectoids who rapidly took up covered positions and assumed overwatch. Quickly the remaining members moved into cover, careful not to run into the overwatch fire. PFC Orwell managed to attract some enemy attention but the oncoming fire missed and did no damage.
Now in well covered positions, the squad seemed well prepared for the alien attack. At first it seemed all would be well - the alien fire splashed harmlessly against the hard cover. A vicious counterattack by the team left 3 of the sectoids dead.
But then, suddenly! A new, larger pack of 5 sectoids came charging unexpectedly into the combat zone. While they were ill prepared initially and the squad managed to open fire killing another 2 sectoids, the weight of numbers meant that they were unable to effectively cripple the enemy assault. Still, they were all in good cover and it was assumed that they would fare adequately.
This was not the case. The aliens adopted an unforeseen tactic - psionic attack. The cover apparently did little to prepare the soldiers for this psychological onslaught and SPEC Ripper was apparently persuaded to open fire on his teammates. PFC Idaho died instantly to the heavy weapon fire, his cover offering no protection against the man behind him. PFC Orwell immediately panicked and attempted to burrow into the ground.
PFC Mac Iaisre realised that all the aliens were clustered and taking cover behind gas pumps, however. Luckily, he was carrying a standard issue high explosive grenade. The Irish soldier pulled the pin and sent it sailing over the aliens heads. The resulting firestorm killed all but one of the aliens and started a chain reaction of exploding cars and whiny scientists bitching about how valuable unexploded aliens are. PFC Idaho died again as the car that his body was behind exploded violently. PFC Taicho beat the final sectoid to within an inch of its life and then PFC Grevare elected to use his pistol (??? I think I screwed up the controls somehow) to finish it off.
Mission accomplished!
PFC Grevare was promoted! SPEC Grevare was assigned the Infantry class. PFC Mac Iaisre was promoted! SPEC Mac Iaisre was assigned the Rocketeer class (I felt this was fitting). PFC Taicho was promoted! SPEC Taicho was assigned the Engineer class.
PFC Idaho was killed in action. Alas.
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Cat Merc
Onslaught Inc RISE of LEGION
11574
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Posted - 2014.08.08 21:56:00 -
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PFC Cat Merc reporting for duty sir!
I recommend using Laser Weaponry in battle to maximize my b¦¦l¦¦o¦¦o¦¦d¦¦l¦¦u¦¦s¦¦t¦¦ efficiency against the aliens, sir!
Feline overlord of all humans - CAT MERC
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
15690
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Posted - 2014.08.08 21:56:00 -
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Cat Merc wrote:PFC Cat Merc reporting for duty sir!
I recommend using Laser Weaponry in battle to maximize my b¦¦l¦¦o¦¦o¦¦d¦¦l¦¦u¦¦s¦¦t¦¦ efficiency against the aliens, sir!
We haven't researched that yet.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
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IAmDuncanIdaho II
R 0 N 1 N
736
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Posted - 2014.08.08 22:29:00 -
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Ripper you dirty double-crossing shoot me in the back taco-head :(
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Arkena Wyrnspire wrote:Cat Merc wrote:PFC Cat Merc reporting for duty sir!
I recommend using Laser Weaponry in battle to maximize my b¦¦l¦¦o¦¦o¦¦d¦¦l¦¦u¦¦s¦¦t¦¦ efficiency against the aliens, sir! We haven't researched that yet.
You better start getting focused on that **** then!!
You must learn honor, or you deserve to learn nothing at all.
~ Rivvy Dinari - Swordmaster of Ginaz
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Iron Wolf Saber
Den of Swords
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Posted - 2014.08.08 22:34:00 -
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Renard Sakagawa - Japan - Iron Wolf - You pick the specialization.
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Omni-Soldier, Forum Warrior, Annoying Artist
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Spademan
The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY
2758
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Posted - 2014.08.08 22:42:00 -
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Iron Wolf Saber wrote:Renard Sakagawa - Japan - Iron Wolf - You pick the specialization. Do you even Xcom? One does not simply choose the specialisation.
Unless the mod changes it?
I am part shovel, part man, full scout, and a little bit special.
Official Time Lord of the Scout Community
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Bayeth Mal
OSG Planetary Operations Covert Intervention
1072
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Posted - 2014.08.08 22:43:00 -
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First Name: Bayeth Last Name: Mal Nationality: Does the mod add New Zealand? Failing that I guess *shudders* Australian. Nickname: "Nickname"
We'll bang, OK?
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
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Posted - 2014.08.08 22:44:00 -
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Spademan wrote:Iron Wolf Saber wrote:Renard Sakagawa - Japan - Iron Wolf - You pick the specialization. Do you even Xcom? One does not simply choose the specialisation. Unless the mod changes it?
It's slightly different in the mod.
There are eight specialisations. When a unit is promoted from PFC to Specialist, they get assigned to one of the four main classes. From there, you can pick which subclass to go to or select 'random subclass' which gives you one of the other six.
Tactical: Assault or Infantry Weapons: Gunner or Rocketeer Support: Engineer or Medic Scout-Sniper: Scout or Sniper
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
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Bayeth Mal
OSG Planetary Operations Covert Intervention
1072
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Posted - 2014.08.08 22:47:00 -
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Is long war any good? I have all the DLC/EW and I'm doing a play through right now, but the LW mod looks interesting.
Also, I edited my post to add a "Nickname" ha
We'll bang, OK?
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
15695
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Posted - 2014.08.08 22:49:00 -
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Bayeth Mal wrote:Is long war any good? I have all the DLC/EW and I'm doing a play through right now, but the LW mod looks interesting.
Also, I edited my post to add a "Nickname" ha
Long War is fantastic. It's a great mod. It's not joking when it says it makes it long, though. I've spent 40 hours on the previous playthrough and I'm only midway.
I decided it'd be more entertaining to do it with DUST people on a higher difficulty.
There's a lot, lot more depth and customisation to it. Some really nasty stuff can crop up though - I had a battleship arrive in March and I attempted to intercept it, had the interceptor OHKO'd, then when it landed I foolishly sent a ground team and promptly met two sectopods and a pack of mutons.
I've gotten a lot more interested in the air interception part of the game since installing the mod because it's so much more of a challenge. In vanilla it had pretty much gotten to the point where it was 'push button to send firestorm, receive bacon'. Here, there's a lot more to think about. In vanilla it was rare for me to ever need two aircraft for an interception - I've needed four for particularly tough UFOs here. I actually spent 6 downing a battleship although that was a ridiculous mistake and I lost a continent because of it.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
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Bayeth Mal
OSG Planetary Operations Covert Intervention
1072
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Posted - 2014.08.08 23:15:00 -
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Well you've convinced me, I've downloaded the mod and installing now, wish me luck XD
We'll bang, OK?
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Ghost Kaisar
Fatal Absolution General Tso's Alliance
6179
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Posted - 2014.08.08 23:16:00 -
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Put me on here, and I'll put you in mine.
Gonna run Classic Ironman.
Race you to the bottom?
FA's Stabber Extraordinaire
Minmatar Enthusiast
Explosions and Bulletstorm? Count me in!
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Knight Soiaire
Fatal Absolution General Tso's Alliance
5667
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Posted - 2014.08.09 02:02:00 -
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I'll take part in this, XCOM is so much fun, I'll have to download it again.
First Name: Knight Last: Solaire Nationality: Ireland Nickname: Jolly
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Immortal John Ripper
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Posted - 2014.08.09 06:56:00 -
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Quote:SPEC Ripper was apparently persuaded to open fire on his teammates
I wasn't persuaded.
Alt of GJR.
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General John Ripper
22853
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Posted - 2014.08.09 06:56:00 -
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Quote:SPEC Ripper was apparently persuaded to open fire on his teammates
I wasn't persuaded.
Alt of GJR.
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
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Posted - 2014.08.09 10:38:00 -
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XCOM Mission Report: Operation Broken Shield
A UFO was spotted over the skies of Germany. RAVEN-1, armed with Avalanche missiles, was sent to intercept. It almost died. RAVEN-2 was sent to intercept. It got damaged and failed to shoot down the UFO. RAVEN-3 was sent to intercept. Lightly damaged, but succeeded in shooting down the UFO!
The following squad was dispatched:
SPEC Cyrus Grevare (Infantry) [Mexican] Kills: 1 Missions: 1 SPEC Zero Taicho (Engineer) [American] Kills: 1 Missions: 1 SPEC Padhraic Mac Iaisre (Rocketeer) [Irish] Kills: 4 Missions: 1 PFC Llast Orwell [Canadian] Kills: 0 Missions: 1 PFC John Turner [American] PFC Cat Merc [Israeli]
SPEC Ripper was banned from the squad for one mission out of concerns that he might be an alien sympathiser. The three newly promoted Specialists were outfitted with shiny new gear - SPEC Grevare picked up a battle rifle, SPEC Taicho picked up a bunch of grenades, and SPEC Maicasre Awkwardname carried lots of rockets. So many that I later realised he practically couldn't move.
On arrival at the mission site it became apparent that SPEC Awkwardname wouldn't be able to continue his habit of blowing up cars. The crash site was in a secluded forest without a vehicle in sight. Well, apart from the UFO.
The squad was dropped in at the start of the crash trail of the UFO. The UFO apparently came down hard and slid a fair distance along the ground, gouging a fiery furrow in the earth and leaving debris everywhere. That debris conveniently stood perfectly upright and made for excellent cover.
With my vast intelligence and excellent tactics I had the presence of mind to realise that I should move everyone into cover before moving forward much. As amusing as last time was I didn't want to aggravate everyone.
This paid off. Once everyone was in cover, I moved PFC Orwell forward. He acted as scout for this mission to atone for his cowardice in the last one, although he might have a bit more success burrowing into the ground here. This immediately annoyed two packs of sectoids totalling 7 of the critters and this time I actually ordered PFC Orwell to hide in his cover.
As I wondered what to do, I looked back and almost physically felt SPEC Awkwardname's desire for lots of explosions. So the brilliant plan of blowing everything up occurred to me! SPEC Awkwardname opted to go for exploding the cover the sectoids were using rather than exploding one or two of the actual creatures. As a result, no sectoids were killed (although a lot were injured) but 5 of them were left out of cover. SPEC Grevare promptly removed the spleens (do they have spleens?) of two of them with his battle rifle. PFC Merc attempted an easy shot at one of the other sectoids but missed horribly. PFC Turner killed one successfully with his assault rifle.
Then I realised I had more explosives in SPEC Taicho's pockets, so I had him lob a grenade which took out two more.
Two to go! As everyone was in cover, I felt pretty confident. ... :XCOM: PFC Orwell got hit by one of the sectoids and became critically wounded! That's pretty damn lucky honestly - I would've expected someone so... rodent-like to get immediately vaporised beyond repair.
SPEC Grevare viciously put down both of the other sectoids with some very nice shooting and PFC Turner, the only one with a medikit, rushed to PFC Orwell's side. Luckily, he was able to stabilise him.
Cautiously, the 5 remaining members of the squad moved up to the UFO. Once everyone was in hard cover - I was taking no chances this time - SPEC Awkwardname fired a rocket at the side of the UFO, blowing it open.
A mysterious crystal entity appeared - the Outsider. ... It had 10HP! The combined fire of the squad failed to kill it, but injured it fairly substantially. The counterfire from the Outsider flew over PFC Merc's head, doing no damage. Then... The Outsider healed its wounds. This was ever so slightly concerning.
Luckily, SPEC Taicho had another grenade. This blew up the Outsider's cover and damaged it a little further, allowing SPEC Grevare to kill it.
Mission accomplished!
SPEC Grevare was promoted! LCPL Grevare acquired 'Covering Fire'. SPEC Awkwardname was promoted! LCPL Awkwardname acquired 'Covering Fire'. PFC Orwell was promoted! SPEC Orwell was assigned the Scout class. PFC Turner was promoted! SPEC Turner was assigned the Medic class.
PFC Orwell was gravely wounded.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
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Aeon Amadi
Edimmu Warfighters Gallente Federation
6538
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Posted - 2014.08.09 10:41:00 -
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Add me to the list.
First name: Aeon Last name: Amadi Nickname: Lag-Hunt
EDIT: Oh, nationality. American. Obviously.
No More Excuses
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Llast 326
An Arkhos
4086
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Posted - 2014.08.09 14:41:00 -
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You say rodent like as if it were a bad thing
loving this by the way
KRRROOOOOOM
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General John Ripper
22853
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Posted - 2014.08.09 17:47:00 -
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I have never sympathized with anyone in my life.
Alt of GJR.
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Immortal John Ripper
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Posted - 2014.08.09 17:47:00 -
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I have never sympathized with anyone in my life.
Alt of GJR.
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Cyrus Grevare
WarRavens Final Resolution.
303
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Posted - 2014.08.09 18:06:00 -
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I had the luck of being able to finish an Ironman run without a game breaking bug, it's hairsplitting but oh so much fun. Man those mods sound awesome and make me wish I've gotten it for PC.
Also,
I'm kicking ass!
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
15834
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Posted - 2014.08.09 18:20:00 -
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Cyrus Grevare wrote:I had the luck of being able to finish an Ironman run without a game breaking bug, it's hairsplitting but oh so much fun. Man those mods sound awesome and make me wish I've gotten it for PC.
Also,
I'm kicking ass!
Infantry in Long War can be really, really good if you get them with a decent aim and a battle rifle.
They can fire twice a turn, can get opportunist, covering fire, AND sentinel for overwatch, and they get a bunch of other things that make them a pain to kill.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
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One Eyed King
Land of the BIind
3214
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Posted - 2014.08.09 20:24:00 -
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Cyclops "King" Rex
This is how a minja feels
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Nrabatar Zorig
Nos Nothi
212
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Posted - 2014.08.09 20:38:00 -
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I suppose I could sign up for this, add Denak 'Squid' Kalamari. I remember there being an Indian nationality too, but if not go for Argentina.
Shaman Zorig of the Vherokior Tribe
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Man of Spade
Nos Nothi
427
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Posted - 2014.08.09 21:04:00 -
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Cyrus Grevare wrote:I had the luck of being able to finish an Ironman run without a game breaking bug, it's hairsplitting but oh so much fun. Man those mods sound awesome and make me wish I've gotten it for PC.
Also,
I'm kicking ass! You and me both
Totally not Spademan.
That guy is a real jackass.
Official Time Lord of the Scout Community
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CamClarke
Inner.Hell
57
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Posted - 2014.08.09 22:18:00 -
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I love me some XCOM, too broke for EW but I liked EU. I'll throw my name in.
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Bayeth Mal
OSG Planetary Operations Covert Intervention
1082
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Posted - 2014.08.11 02:11:00 -
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Ok seriously, long war is too ******* long. Spent a weekend playing and don't even have lasers yet. While the tension is good there's too much grind.
We'll bang, OK?
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True Adamance
Praetoriani Classiarii Templares Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
12747
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Posted - 2014.08.11 02:49:00 -
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Hey don't try to take credit for this you Gallentean rat.
Denak and I were doing this last year!
"We were commanded us to burn the system...We did. I mourn the loss of the innocent caught in our fires" -Kador Ouryon
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Spademan
The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY
2830
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Posted - 2014.08.11 10:38:00 -
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Bayeth Mal wrote:Ok seriously, long war is too ******* long. Spent a weekend playing and don't even have lasers yet. While the tension is good there's too much grind. I think there's a second wave option called not so long war, try that.
I am part shovel, part man, full scout, and a little bit special.
Official Time Lord of the Scout Community
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
16686
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Posted - 2014.08.11 10:41:00 -
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Bayeth Mal wrote:Ok seriously, long war is too ******* long. Spent a weekend playing and don't even have lasers yet. While the tension is good there's too much grind.
I halved all the research times in the config file and I'm still only on T3 weapons.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
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Bayeth Mal
OSG Planetary Operations Covert Intervention
1085
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Posted - 2014.08.11 10:59:00 -
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Arkena Wyrnspire wrote:Bayeth Mal wrote:Ok seriously, long war is too ******* long. Spent a weekend playing and don't even have lasers yet. While the tension is good there's too much grind. I halved all the research times in the config file and I'm still only on T3 weapons.
Where do I find the config file? I might have do some mucking around with it to keep things reasonable.
We'll bang, OK?
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
16686
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Posted - 2014.08.11 11:07:00 -
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In your XCOM folder:
XCom-Enemy-Unknown --> XEW --> XComGame --> Config
Then select DefaultGameCore.ini.
Don't go too mad with power though. You can conceivably set a pistol to do 500 damage, have a splash zone of 40 tiles, automatic squadsight enabled, and immediately raze all cover in the 40 tile area of effect.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
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Bayeth Mal
OSG Planetary Operations Covert Intervention
1085
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Posted - 2014.08.11 11:35:00 -
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Ok, I wasn't planning anything crazy like that but maybe next time I'll set everyones HP to 1 but reduce chance to hit by 95%.
Hmm or dramatically up the soldier stats but 1 man army through the whole campaign lol.
Or even better. All MEC squad!
We'll bang, OK?
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
16712
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Posted - 2014.08.11 14:08:00 -
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I actually did a playthrough where the HP of everything was set to 1, and the only bonuses you got were to evasion or aim as you went up through the tiers.
Sectopods remained truly terrifying because the hit chance on them was so impossible that you had to go next to them to get the hit.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
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gbghg
L.O.T.I.S.
4543
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Posted - 2014.08.11 19:18:00 -
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ooh, i want in, if you still need new characters. first name:gbg last name:hg nickname:gibs nationality:british
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Super Sniper95
Dem Durrty Boyz General Tso's Alliance
187
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Posted - 2014.08.13 02:25:00 -
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I dont know what this is but Bahhh Im bored.
First name: Vitaly Last name: Duque Nickname: Snipah Nationality: Costarrican.
Caldari Logistics V, Caldari Assault V, Caldari Scout V, Minmatar Logistics V, Minmatar Assault V, Gallente Scout V. Meh
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Leeroy Gannarsein
Legio DXIV
599
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Posted - 2014.08.13 16:26:00 -
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ooh I like this game
if you're still looking for people, well
First name: Lor Second name: Gannarsein Nickname: "Hak" Nationality: Australian
:):):):)
It would seem like wisdom, but for the warning in my heart...
CCP BLOWOUT FOR CPM1
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Ryme Intrinseca
The Rainbow Effect
1524
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Posted - 2014.08.14 12:12:00 -
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I assume the mod is PC only? |
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Ryme Intrinseca
The Rainbow Effect
1524
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Posted - 2014.08.14 12:19:00 -
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Cyrus Grevare wrote:I had the luck of being able to finish an Ironman run without a game breaking bug, it's hairsplitting but oh so much fun. Man those mods sound awesome and make me wish I've gotten it for PC.
Also,
I'm kicking ass! I don't think it's luck, Ironman never bugged out for me on PS3. Though I have wondered if 'Ironman is buggy' is just something PC players tell themselves to justify backing up their Ironman saves... |
Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
16932
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Posted - 2014.08.14 13:02:00 -
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Ryme Intrinseca wrote:Cyrus Grevare wrote:I had the luck of being able to finish an Ironman run without a game breaking bug, it's hairsplitting but oh so much fun. Man those mods sound awesome and make me wish I've gotten it for PC.
Also,
I'm kicking ass! I don't think it's luck, Ironman never bugged out for me on PS3. Though I have wondered if 'Ironman is buggy' is just something PC players tell themselves to justify backing up their Ironman saves...
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
Enlist in XCOM
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Hunter Junko
Sebiestor Field Sappers Minmatar Republic
265
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Posted - 2014.08.15 22:36:00 -
[53] - Quote
oooh oh me me!
First Name: Hya'salia Last Name: Junko Nickname: Hunter Nationality: Japanese |
Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
17026
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Posted - 2014.08.15 22:38:00 -
[54] - Quote
I haven't been keeping up with this for a few days but when I can update this weekend probably.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
'Lucent Echelon' - Gallente FW channel
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Immortal John Ripper
23904
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Posted - 2014.08.15 22:47:00 -
[55] - Quote
Immortal John Ripper or Zombie John Ripper Same details but Zombie mode.
Because >> Forum powers.
Vote Ripper 4 Goon.
Spoiler Alert
Tenzin dies in legend of Korra today.
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General John Ripper
24003
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Posted - 2014.08.15 22:47:00 -
[56] - Quote
Immortal John Ripper or Zombie John Ripper Same details but Zombie mode.
Because >> Forum powers.
Vote Ripper 4 Goon.
Spoiler Alert
Tenzin dies in legend of Korra today.
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gbghg
L.O.T.I.S.
4549
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Posted - 2014.08.16 01:11:00 -
[57] - Quote
i've been doing a normal play through to get used to it, had a couple of missions were i was glad i could load up a save and redo things.
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
17120
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Posted - 2014.08.18 10:25:00 -
[58] - Quote
So I finally got around to doing a mission report. There are so many missions in Long War I'm only going to be doing them for missions where someone dies.
This one definitely qualifies.
XCOM Mission Report: Operation Severed Justice
At 0913 on the 2nd April 2015, a large UFO was picked up by satellite detection. A token interceptor was sent to check what type it was and nearly got shot down. No joy there.
Unexpectedly, the UFO landed! This was a rare and welcome opportunity. If the UFO could be captured, then loads of shiny valuable alien tech could be recovered.
The following squad was sent:
SGT Cyrus Grevare (Infantry) [Mexican] Kills: 11 Missions: 4 CPL John Ripper (Gunner) [Mexican] Kills: 5 Missions: 4 LCPL Cat Merc (Assault) Kills: 2 Missions: 2 LCPL Padhraic Mac Iaisre (Rocketeer) [Irish] Kills: 5 Missions: 2 SPEC Ghost Kaisar (Rocketeer) Kills: 0 Missions: 2 SPEC Renard Sakagawa (Infantry) Kills: 1 Missions: 2
This was expected to be a nasty mission indeed, so the best squad that could be fielded at the time was sent. They were all armed with heavy weaponry - CPL Ripper carried an LMG, the infantry units carried battle rifles, and the rocketeers were well stocked on rockets while LCPL Merc carried a shotgun.
The Skyranger landed just off to the side of what looked like the middle of the UFO. The UFO was a long craft, and there was no telling how many nasties were hiding in there. This wasn't a good starting point. If a breach was attempted into the central area of the UFO, alien reinforcements could come from both sides.
Instead of assaulting the UFO from there, the squad headed down towards the front of the UFO, hiding in thick tree cover along the way. Unfortunately, despite only skirting the edges of the AO, an alien squad spotted ours. This was bad.
Four tougher-than-normal Outsiders moved into full cover positions, headed by a monstrous Outsider that appeared obscenely tough. The situation only got worse - the alien squad was spotted midway through the squad movement, so three squad members couldn't react.
LCPL Mac Iaisre and SPEC Kaisar, however, were both able to act and in a position to fire off rockets. The two of them raised their rocket launchers and sent high explosives hurtling at the enemy. This hammer blow crushed all the cover around the Outsiders - they'd be forced to reposition and many were heavily damaged. The explosions were so vicious that they actually pierced through the wall behind the Outsiders, into a room full of sectoids. In the first stroke of luck the squad got, SPEC Kaisar's rocket flew a little wide into the pack of sectoids, killing all of them and earning him a promotion.
SGT Grevare prepared covering fire for the oncoming alien attack, and then the Outsiders struck.
The first Outsider was promptly killed by SGT Grevare as he attempted to gun down LCPL Merc. The second missed LCPL Merc. The third missed LCPL Merc. I was beginning to notice a pattern here, and started to become concerned for his wellbeing. The fourth did not shoot at LPCL Merc. Instead, it fired on LCPL Mac Iaisre. Unfortunately, this did not miss and LCPL Mac Iaisre was killed instantly.
The fifth was the large monstrosity of an Outsider that I'd not encountered before. I expected it to do something vicious. Instead, it stepped out of cover and didn't appear to do much for a while. After a time, it stepped back into cover.
Then one soldier cried, "They're calling for backup!"
A cyberdisc, accompanied by two drones, came out of the UFO, between the squad's position and the Skyranger, and entered overwatch. 4 mutons headed by a berserker came out further down the UFO.
This was, needless to say, very very bad. At this point I realised that taking the UFO was very unlikely. Aborting the mission was likely the best option. But the Skyranger was cut off - the only way back was to go through the cyberdisc. It had to be done - but cyberdiscs are nasty, nasty foes.
The entire squad pulled back from the regenerating pack of Outsiders and the mutons and charged towards the cyberdisc. Nobody in the squad had lightning reflexes - someone had to hope they got lucky. LCPL Merc was assigned the unenviable task of distracting the cyberdisc. Using run and gun, assumed to be his best chance at survival, he ran towards the Skyranger, taking a path that I hoped would afford him as much cover as possible. The cyberdisc spurned my idea of having him run through cover.
As LCPL Merc dashed through an open patch, the cyberdisc turned and fired. Missed! LCPL Merc survived. Not only that, but he was in an ideal position to deal some damage to the cyberdisc. Before having him fire, though, SPEC Kaisar was moved up closer with a shredder rocket. The shredder rocket did a number on the cyberdisc's armour, and softened it for LCPL Merc's shotgun. The alloy jacketed rounds of his shotgun at close range did a huge amount of damage to the cyberdisc. But the cyberdisc was tough, and there was still some way to go.
SPEC Sakagawa was next up. He was in a good position, fully covered from the oncoming Outsiders and Mutons, so he opted to take both shots at the cyberdisc. Luckily, both shots impacted and the cyberdisc was brought to within an inch of its life. CPL Ripper opened fire and killed the cyberdisc. Two drones remained. SGT Grevare couldn't afford to take both of his shots, though - he was furthest behind the squad in a badly covered position and he had to move. He ran forward, closer to the Skyranger, and took out one of the two drones.
Then it was time for the X-rays to move. The drone couldn't do much damage. It only had its single bolt weapon, which wasn't enough to kill anyone. Still, it was expected to take the shot. Instead of doing that, though, it flew off into the UFO into a dark area where the squad couldn't see.
TBC
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
'Lucent Echelon' - Gallente FW channel
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
17120
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Posted - 2014.08.18 10:35:00 -
[59] - Quote
The mutons moved forward. The outsiders moved forward. One was able to take a shot! He opened fire on SPEC Sakagawa. For a moment, I was unconcerned - Sakagawa was in full cover and was armoured more heavily than most.
The Outsider didn't care, though. It fired perfectly, and SPEC Sakagawa died.
This pained me, but next round all members of the squad could get back to the Skyranger and there wouldn't be any more losses. This hope was quickly dashed, however, as a pack of chryssalids charged out of the UFO, right next to the squad. This was incredibly bad - they would easily get in range of some squad members.
CPL Ripper was closest to the chryssalid menace. The chryssalids knew it, too. They ran forward towards him. The first one stopped a little short before its second move, as did the second one. I began to hope that they might -just- be out of range, but that wasn't to be. The third chryssalid moved right up to CPL Ripper and tore him to pieces.
SPEC Kaisar panicked! He chose to hunker down, and I knew then that he was lost.
SGT Grevare and LCPL Merc made it safely to the Skyranger. But we couldn't afford to leave SPEC Kaisar to the aliens. It'd boost their research far too much, and we wouldn't leave Ghost to die to the chryssalids.
SGT Grevare carried an alloy infused armour piercing grenade. The grenade threw out massive amounts of shrapnel when it detonated. His throw was perfect. It landed directly on Specialist Ghost Kaisar, and when it detonated it killed him instantly.
That done, the mission was aborted.
KIA: CPL John Ripper (Gunner) [Mexican] Kills: 6 Missions: 4 LCPL Padhraic Mac Iaisre (Rocketeer) [Irish] Kills: 5 Missions: 2 SPEC Ghost Kaisar (Rocketeer) Kills: 5 Missions: 2 SPEC Renard Sakagawa (Infantry) Kills: 1 Missions: 2
Survivors: SGT Cyrus Grevare (Infantry) [Mexican] Kills: 12 Missions: 5 LCPL Cat Merc (Assault) Kills: 2 Missions: 3
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
'Lucent Echelon' - Gallente FW channel
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Cyrus Grevare
WarRavens Final Resolution.
323
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Posted - 2014.08.18 18:19:00 -
[60] - Quote
Solemn salute to the fallen o7
Ironman does bug out in PS3 unfortunately, has happened to me trice now :( happens more if your hard drive is showing its age. The most recent one was a couple of days ago using the enemy within expansion, just started a new non-ironman run :(
www.protofits.com - a Dust 514 fitting tool
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gbghg
L.O.T.I.S.
4549
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Posted - 2014.08.18 18:20:00 -
[61] - Quote
that went from bad to worse very quickly, seriously, **** cyberdiscs.
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Cat Merc
Onslaught Inc RISE of LEGION
11790
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Posted - 2014.08.18 18:21:00 -
[62] - Quote
Hahahahaha the humans are dead but the feline lives on! ... I mean, very sad, very very sad...
Feline overlord of all humans - CAT MERC
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
17138
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Posted - 2014.08.18 18:22:00 -
[63] - Quote
I really hated having to gib Kaisar but when he panicked I had that awful moment of realisation that he wouldn't make it. And in Long War, if you leave someone to the aliens the aliens get a massive boost to their progress.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
'Lucent Echelon' - Gallente FW channel
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Cat Merc
Onslaught Inc RISE of LEGION
12788
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Posted - 2014.08.18 18:29:00 -
[64] - Quote
Arkena Wyrnspire wrote:I really hated having to gib Kaisar but when he panicked I had that awful moment of realisation that he wouldn't make it. And in Long War, if you leave someone to the aliens the aliens get a massive boost to their progress. Can't say the explosion wasn't pretty :3
Feline overlord of all humans - CAT MERC
n+ÅS¦¦Gùò GÇ+GÇ+ GùòS¦¦n++
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
18416
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Posted - 2014.10.24 12:11:00 -
[65] - Quote
Updating, running another mission soon.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
GM Scotsman is my hero.
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Cat Merc
Onslaught Inc RISE of LEGION
12791
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Posted - 2014.10.25 10:49:00 -
[66] - Quote
Arkena Wyrnspire wrote:Updating, running another mission soon. Make sure to update to Beta 14. It doesn't require a new game.
Also, use my name file plox :P
Feline overlord of all humans - CAT MERC
n+ÅS¦¦Gùò GÇ+GÇ+ GùòS¦¦n++
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
18435
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Posted - 2014.10.25 10:51:00 -
[67] - Quote
Cat Merc wrote:Arkena Wyrnspire wrote:Updating, running another mission soon. Make sure to update to Beta 14. It doesn't require a new game. Also, use my name file plox :P
But if I updated to beta 14 all my cheap hacks would be lost.
You have long since made your choice. What you make now is a mistake.
GM Scotsman is my hero.
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Cat Merc
Onslaught Inc RISE of LEGION
12791
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Posted - 2014.10.25 10:51:00 -
[68] - Quote
Arkena Wyrnspire wrote:Cat Merc wrote:Arkena Wyrnspire wrote:Updating, running another mission soon. Make sure to update to Beta 14. It doesn't require a new game. Also, use my name file plox :P But if I updated to beta 14 all my cheap hacks would be lost. wat
Feline overlord of all humans - CAT MERC
n+ÅS¦¦Gùò GÇ+GÇ+ GùòS¦¦n++
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Kaze Eyrou
Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance
871
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Posted - 2014.11.02 06:47:00 -
[69] - Quote
Is it too late to enlist? :D
Kaze <- Preferred first name of character Eyrou <- Preferred last name of character Kamikaze (God Wind), Shimakaze (Island Wind) <- Preferred nickname (if you survive that long) Japan (Obviously) <- Preferred nationality
Closed Beta Vet // Logi Bro // @KazeEyrou
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
20974
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Posted - 2015.01.21 09:09:00 -
[70] - Quote
I should probably get back to this. I've installed beta 14 LW - should I start a new thread for a new campaign or should I rejig this one?
Sometimes, one just has an overwhelming urge to throw a potato at someone.
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Cat Merc
Fatal Absolution General Tso's Alliance
14543
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Posted - 2015.01.21 09:22:00 -
[71] - Quote
Arkena Wyrnspire wrote:I should probably get back to this. I've installed beta 14 LW - should I start a new thread for a new campaign or should I rejig this one? When you started this it was beta 13 no? I'm not sure if the save is compatible.
Cat Merc for C¦¦P¦¦M¦¦9¦¦ CPM Nyan!
Assault Conglomerate: Because we don't shave
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
20974
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Posted - 2015.01.21 09:32:00 -
[72] - Quote
That's what I mean. I need to start a new campaign - so do I start a new thread for it or continue this one with it?
Sometimes, one just has an overwhelming urge to throw a potato at someone.
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sir RAVEN WING
MONSTER SYNERGY
2708
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Posted - 2015.01.21 11:18:00 -
[73] - Quote
Don't expect to live long, but...
Viktor Revon Swedish Scout
Nickname: Raven
Also no, that isn't actually my name. Well, the first is and my last is slightly edited.
"Fuck Your Proto" - Random words
I'm not afraid of death, my corporation is.
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TEBOW BAGGINS
GREATNESS ACHIEVED THRU TROLLING
1560
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Posted - 2015.01.25 01:41:00 -
[74] - Quote
ah sick i just beat enemy unknown... this sounds really fun.. i've been on the fence about buying EW.. beating enemy unknown was the first game i've completed in years.. i found myself cheering at times with the technicians in the map room.. i beat it on iron man normal..
well anyway free bump.
AKA Zirzo Valcyn
AFKing since 2012
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Atiim
Titans of Phoenix
15246
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Posted - 2015.01.25 02:18:00 -
[75] - Quote
Preferred Name: Atiim Harris [British]
My Nickname can be Atiim, or anything really.
The 1st Matari Commando
-HAND
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
21215
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Posted - 2015.01.25 10:46:00 -
[76] - Quote
Atiim wrote:Preferred Name: Atiim Harris [British]
My Nickname can be Atiim, or anything really.
I'm hell-bent on assigning you rocketeer.
Vote 'Keshava' for a new Gallente vehicle name!
Gallente Guide to DUST
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Cat Merc
Fatal Absolution General Tso's Alliance
14631
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Posted - 2015.01.25 10:49:00 -
[77] - Quote
Arkena Wyrnspire wrote:Atiim wrote:Preferred Name: Atiim Harris [British]
My Nickname can be Atiim, or anything really. I'm hell-bent on assigning you rocketeer. I fully expect him to miss a 0.1 scatter shot and hit the entire squad, panicking them, and causing a squad wipe.
Cat Merc for C¦¦P¦¦M¦¦9¦¦ CPM Nyan!
Vote 'Keshava' for the new Gallente vehicle name!
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
21217
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Posted - 2015.01.25 10:50:00 -
[78] - Quote
:XCOM:
Will set up playthrough this evening. Classic difficulty, I think, because LW is hard.
Vote 'Keshava' for a new Gallente vehicle name!
Gallente Guide to DUST
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XANDER KAG
656
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Posted - 2015.01.26 20:31:00 -
[79] - Quote
Can I enlist?
First: Xander Last: Kag
Nickname: Keeper
Nationality: US or Germany or Irish (if possible)
But, i'm not dead!
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True Adamance
Praetoriani Classiarii Templares Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
16817
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Posted - 2015.01.26 22:06:00 -
[80] - Quote
Convert me into a mech!
*"He spoke, and we made it so all worlds were one, all peoples were one, all faiths, creeds, and nationalities were one.
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
21316
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Posted - 2015.01.26 22:11:00 -
[81] - Quote
was unable to start today, will hopefully get going soon
Vote 'Keshava' for a new Gallente vehicle name!
Gallente Guide to DUST
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Mossellia Delt
Militaires Sans Jeux
2221
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Posted - 2015.01.27 00:05:00 -
[82] - Quote
Mossellia Delt
Nicknames = Deltykins, mossy
Is there a scout role?
Canadian
Delt for CPM2
CPM1 MISSION : FAILED
Moss-delt on skype
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True Adamance
Praetoriani Classiarii Templares Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris
16827
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Posted - 2015.01.27 00:37:00 -
[83] - Quote
Mossellia Delt wrote:Mossellia Delt
Nicknames = Deltykins, mossy
Is there a scout role?
Canadian
No.
You have...
Sniper- Long Range Rifle Users and great Assassins (especially with access to certain armours) Support- Standard Rifleman of sorts with the ability to heal and lay down Smoke Assault- Between Rifleman and Shotgunner they move fast and hit hard to get up close and into position Heavy- Suppressive Units with access to rocket launchers in many respects they are most useful during the AI's turn and Robotic Platforms - For a heavy weapons platform you can use without risking those all precious soldiers and recruits
you can also be modified to become in addition to your starting class....
Psionic Soldier- Uses Alien Psionic Powers to control enemies, terrify them, and open Psion Rifts Mech Soldier- Take a Heavy and give him robotic power armour in exchange for his bits and bobs and you have the scurriest human unit available to you. Bio-Enhanced - Soldiers with biological modifications who can do all sorts of stuff.
"This is the Usumgal boy, the exalted dragon, wreathed in the fires of heaven. He is a true symbol of God's majesty."
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TEBOW BAGGINS
GREATNESS ACHIEVED THRU TROLLING
1570
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Posted - 2015.01.27 03:23:00 -
[84] - Quote
there is a cloaking suit available after a lot of research to all classes that has less HP.. it is for flanking and close quarter free reaction shots.. it really works like a dust scout and gets behind enemy lines.
AKA Zirzo Valcyn
AFKing since 2012
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Arkena Wyrnspire
Fatal Absolution
21330
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Posted - 2015.01.27 07:03:00 -
[85] - Quote
True evidently doesn't play LW. There are eight different classes including scout.
I can't actually pick your classes, btw. There is a 1 in 4 chance of getting the right specialisation, then if the spec isn't right there's a 1 in 8 chance of getting the right class if I pick the 'random' button.
Vote 'Keshava' for a new Gallente vehicle name!
Gallente Guide to DUST
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Hunter Junko
Sebiestor Field Sappers Minmatar Republic
332
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Posted - 2015.01.29 08:37:00 -
[86] - Quote
signing up for duty:
Name: Hya'salia Jun'kio Nickname: Condor Nationality: Japanese
or.
Name: Issac Va'an Nickname: Guardsman Nationality: Ireland |
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