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Title: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: CoolKid on May 04, 2014, 02:33:50 pm
Hello guys.

I didn't see topic like this so i will make one.

If you want to post anything about openxcom challenge, post it here!

I have challenge for you guys. It's a mission generator challenge. So here's the condition:

-avenger
-battleship (any map type) or cydonia final assault
-ethereal race
-maximum tech
-all equipment available
-superhuman difficulty

Please use latest nightly build

I've tried this several times and always fail  :-[

I won't make it harder like max darkness level but, it's up to you.  :P Let's see if you guys can beat this.  8)

You can attach save file here or post it on youtube would be nice.  :)

Good Luck..!!
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: Solarius Scorch on May 05, 2014, 03:33:33 am
I don't get it... Are you suggesting such a mission can't be done?
How would we finish the game then? :P
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: Gifty on May 05, 2014, 04:58:03 am
I don't get it... Are you suggesting such a mission can't be done?
How would we finish the game then? :P

I don't know about you, but I just avoid Ethereal missions altogether. :P
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: CoolKid on May 05, 2014, 09:07:19 am
I see. So you guys hate ethereal huh?

Anyway, the answer for my challenge is just turn off psionic and go all out. Simple huh? I didn't mention about messing around Advance/Mod rule, right? :P

Alright then let's change ethereal race to mixed race. But Psionic and ranged base accuracy must be turned on. No more crying. :P
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: Gifty on May 05, 2014, 09:25:16 am
No, no, I love the idea of the challenge. But in a full campaign there are certain missions I've decided I just won't do. :P
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: Solarius Scorch on May 05, 2014, 10:33:05 am
Well, the second stage of Cydonia is mostly Ethereals anyway, so... :)
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: CoolKid on May 05, 2014, 10:41:18 am
Oh cmon. This is not too hard. Because no equipment restriction. Just avoid being spoted and blaster launcher all over the place.  ;D

Now it's your turn. Give us a challenge. I can't wait to try. Please make a unique one. ;)
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: CoolKid on May 05, 2014, 09:47:33 pm
Although, im still waiting for a challenge. But here i've another challenge for you. This one is really fun i guarantee it. ;)

So here we go..

Challenge: "Alone in the darkness"

- you can only have 1 soldier...!!   (protips: use rookie :trollface: )
- darkness level: MAX
- tech level: MAX
- mission type: large scout
- alien race: sectoid or floater
- difficulty: free    (protips: play on superhuman :trollface: )
- terrain type: free    (protips: beware of polar and desert)
- armor: power suit
- weapons: laser pistol
- tools:
     - motion sensor x1
     - electro flare x2
-bombs:
     - alien grenade x3
     - high explosive x1
     - smoke grenade unlimited
- advanced/mod rules:
     - instant grenade: on
     - explosive height: 3
     - ranged base accuracy: on
     - pistol auto shot: on
     - strafing/running: up to you

The other equipments are BANNED and don't use alien weapons drop but you can use the bomb if it droped.

PROTIPS: Play it with really scary song for nice experience. ;). And this challenge will make you pro motion sensor + smoke grenade user. :D

Good Luck..!!

I hope this thread will get more crowd. :)
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: Solarius Scorch on May 05, 2014, 09:55:44 pm
Wow, this one actually sounds fun!

I hope I can try it before it's closed. :)
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: CoolKid on May 06, 2014, 03:15:33 pm
Glad if you like it. Don't worry there will never been "closed" :P

Im still trying to make challenge about mind control only. Not sure how it works. Still in progress. :)
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: Solarius Scorch on May 06, 2014, 03:31:43 pm
Glad if you like it. Don't worry there will never been "closed" :P

Im still trying to make challenge about mind control only. Not sure how it works. Still in progress. :)

One man (or woman). One psi-Amp. Zero weapons.
Oh, and no alien tech researched. :P
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: CoolKid on May 06, 2014, 03:36:29 pm
One man (or woman). One psi-Amp. Zero weapons.
Oh, and no alien tech researched. :P

Did you tried that already? Did you win? The problem with that setup is u must face at least 1 alien and that suicidal.

EDIT: Hmm that might work with strong psyguy and weak aliens so the mind control attempt always success. But that would be too easy i think.

So, same setup with "alone in the darkness" but weapon psi amp with no bombs except smoke grenade unlimited. Let's try that.
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: CoolKid on May 06, 2014, 04:06:41 pm
New Challenge. Here we go..!!

Challenge: "Puppet Master"

- you can only have 1 soldier
- darkness level: MAX
- tech level: MAX
- mission type: large scout
- alien race: sectoid, floater, muton, or snakeman.
- difficulty: free
- terrain type: free
- armor: flying suit
- weapons: psi amp
- tools:
     - motion sensor x1
     - electro flare x2
-bombs:
     - smoke grenade (unlimited)
- advanced/mod rules:
     - live alien captured: on
     - ranged base accuracy: on
     - auto pistol: on
     - instant grenade: on
     - explosion height: 3
     - strafing/running: on

The other equipments are BANNED and you can't fight. Only alien that u controlled can fight.

PROTIPS: Play it with really scary song for nice experience. ;)

Feel like a magician? ;D

Good Luck..!!
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: pmprog on May 19, 2014, 09:49:46 pm
Sounds like you should use the custom battle mode, set up your "challenge" game and post a save in the thread :)
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: B1ackwolf on June 07, 2014, 11:57:30 pm
avoiding ethereals missions at all?..why....do you wanna know what missions are a pain in the ass?

lobsterman terror...IN A FUCKING LINE CRUISER (on tftd) jeeeez that was just horrible X_X
Title: Re: OPEN X-COM CHALLENGE...!!!
Post by: wsmithjr on June 08, 2014, 06:59:14 am
avoiding ethereals missions at all?..why....do you wanna know what missions are a pain in the ass?

lobsterman terror...IN A FUCKING LINE CRUISER (on tftd) jeeeez that was just horrible X_X

I see the lobsterman on any terror ship mission and I just get back into the Triton and leave. Same with Bio-Drones.

So when can we experience this with OXC?  :P