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The X-Com Files / Re: The X-Com Files - 3.3: Mysteries Ancient And New

« on: May 22, 2024, 01:07:31 pm »

The damage of sporting rifles is puny, you always require at least two shots to kill. You need ways to avoid enemies spotting you and firing back, for example the smoke or good luck. For what its worth, crossbows are also sporting gear and they pack a bigger punch than sporting rifles. So it's a tradeoff which long range weapons you bring along. Crossbows and heavy crossbows (if you get lucky to get them) are otherwise the ultimiate weapon for special missions, because they are acceptable in beach conditions as well.

While crossbow tech does not come with the encounter tech, while s-rifle does, it is a valid upgrade.

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The X-Com Files / Re: The X-Com Files - 3.3: Mysteries Ancient And New

« on: May 22, 2024, 02:00:30 am »

Yes, those missions (ski resort) are complicated. I believe I used a smoke grenade (or similar), and play exclusively during the night.
I believe there are some spots for hiding inside the winter cabin. I usually wait for the enemy to get closer, then knife him or shot him with a crossbow, and grab his weapon. I only send soldiers with large HP, else they might not survive the encounter.

Buy and bring sporting rifles, their pre-req is the same as spawning ski resort, cover: sportsmen