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The X-Com Files / Re: Stuck and unsure what to do next...

« on: November 24, 2019, 05:33:27 pm »

Re-read my first post. One interrogated alien and one destroyed cult. That's enough.

Ah, I see. My bad.

But I'll probably restart anyway, as I'm being flooded by UFOs, and other mission types are hardly appearing anymore. But at least I know for next time.

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The X-Com Files / Re: Stuck and unsure what to do next...

« on: November 24, 2019, 05:14:49 pm »

OK, I seem to have misunderstood something here. Is interrogating Aliens supposed to get me to Promotion 3? Because it isn't doing that.

UFOs have started showing up and I've been jumping on them like crazy. I quickly captured a Sectoid and interrogated it, followed by Alien Origins. However, I'm not getting Summary Report research.

Looking at the Tech Viewer, it would appear that I need "Deep One communities" (haven't had many missions with them, but OK), "Cyberweb portal systems" (no idea what this is supposed to be), and "Into the dark" (which seems to be connected to the Hidden Caves missions. Also, I apparently NEED to destroy at least one Cult.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. It's my fault I didn't get all my shit done in time. I just want to confirm that I'm not missing something here. Because if I need to get ALL the listed prerequisites, I'll probably restart my campaign. I'm kinda holding my own against the initial waves of Aliens, but my gear is woefully inadequate already, and if I have no hope of getting Prom3 for at least a few more months (as UFOs have replaced a lot of the events I need to get the stuff), it's not looking good...

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The X-Com Files / Re: Stuck and unsure what to do next...

« on: November 22, 2019, 01:27:25 pm »

Damn... Whom and what did I write those text first...

Yeah, sorry, my bad, you did post that info as well.

Well, in any case, I got a decent idea of how to preceed. Thanks guys

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The X-Com Files / Re: Stuck and unsure what to do next...

« on: November 22, 2019, 10:05:32 am »

The only relevant timer is aliens appearing in January 1999. Promotion 3 unlocks interceptors, among other things. If you're on Nov1998 then you're definitely behind schedule, although with your money you're probably going to be alright. One of the paths to Promo 3 is completed by researching Alien Language and by interrogating an alien. This shouldn't be too hard once they start appearing in numbers, and your stashed millions should convert nicely into new equipment.

Ah, I see! I already have Alien Language, so I just need a live Alien? Great!

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The X-Com Files / Re: Stuck and unsure what to do next...

« on: November 22, 2019, 09:29:01 am »

Ah, I see. So, Dart Rifles for everyone, I guess.

With Dagon, I assume I need to capture the guys in robes that look like original Ethereals? What about the other cults?

With Lotus, I got Witches and regular members. I think I'm missing a Ninja. Is that the one I need?

Red Dawn is just a bunch of dudes in camo and tanktops. Nobody stands out. And I have no idea who to capture for Exalt either...

Also, am I on a timer of some kind? As in, I've been spinning my wheels for 6 months now (hence why I managed to exhaust all the research). Did I dig myself into a hole I can't get out of? I know these things could happen in original XCOM.

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The X-Com Files / Stuck and unsure what to do next...

« on: November 21, 2019, 10:29:01 pm »

First, just to say, this mod is pretty great and I've been enjoying it a lot. However, if there's one thing where it could do with improvement, it's in explaining what the player is supposed to be doing...

I'm currently in late 1998. I have 3 bases, every building type thus far, 20 mil in the bank, veteran teams flying around in Dragonflies, rocking various BlackOps weapons and wearing Jumpsuits and Armored Vests. Every month, my funding goes up, all countries are happy with my work. I'm basically farming cult bases and waiting for the game to progress. And that's the problem...

1. Where are the aliens? Some research mentioned the invasion is starting in 1999. I've had UFO sightings during the first year, but nothing since. Also, am I supposed to have Interceptors or some other combat aircraft ready? Because nothing's coming up in my research. I have Dragonflies for my 8man teams, but that's as high as I've gotten.

2. There's nothing left to research. I'm on Upgrade II, I've gotten all the "normal" gear, all the licenses, all autopsies. Captured cultists no longer appear as researchable, so I take it that I've gotten all the dossiers. I've had one "Alien Party" mission, which got me a dead Anthropod, which in turn got me some Alien-related research (Biology, etc.), but that's petered out.

3. Some research implied I should be getting special missions, but they are nowhere to be found. For example, I had a MAGMA research that outright stated it would provide me with a special mission. That was several months ago, nothing popped up. Same with Hidden Caves, implying something should be appearing but nothing is. Is this just not implemented yet? I did get the Durathread factory, so I assumed these would be similar, but nothing is showing up.

4. Is there much point to the "covert" missions (ones where you can't bring hardly any gear)? I did a few, got nothing worthwhile out of them, and am currently just ignoring them when they pop up as I don't find them particularly enjoyable. Also, would it be possible to get a breakdown of applicable gear for each one, as digging through the item info pages for corresponding tags is slow and tedious?

5. All the cults are still active (Dagon, Exalt, Lotus, Red Dawn). Am I supposed to shut them down? If yes, how? I've been capturing them alive, but no new research is popping up...

Basically, I feel like I'm missing something here. Or am I doing fine and just have to wait for the game to progress? I don't mind spoilers, if that's an issue, I'd just like some inkling of what I'm supposed to be doing.