Where are the files located for strength of weapon ?

[Chuckebaby]

I hope I'm asking this correctly. I've looked in resources files, every where. I can see where I can change say a plasma gun from being 60 damage to 80.
Thank you.

[psavola]

I hope I'm asking this correctly. I've looked in resources files, every where. I can see where I can change say a plasma gun from being 60 damage to 80.
Thank you.

Depends on the mod - I assume you're not trying to modify the vanilla. Look for 'power' ruleset, usually under the clips. for example in XCF items_XCOMFILES.rul and there STR_PLASMA_PISTOL_CLIP.

[Solarius Scorch]

Regardless of mod, weapon parameters are under "items:". Doesn't matter which .rul file it is.

[Chuckebaby]

Depends on the mod - I assume you're not trying to modify the vanilla. Look for 'power' ruleset, usually under the clips. for example in XCF items_XCOMFILES.rul and there STR_PLASMA_PISTOL_CLIP.

It was exactly where you said it was. Thank you.

Regardless of mod, weapon parameters are under "items:". Doesn't matter which .rul file it is.

This very helpful to know. thanks Solarius.

One of my favorite weapons in the XCF game is the X Com plasma gun. I just find the grenade launcher to be a bit cumbersome (pertaining to it's power only being 60). I'd like to bring it up to 90 similar to a plasma grenade.

I'm not going to question your reasoning why it is only 60 because I already know that answer, X Com plasma has 4 shots instead of 3. it's already tilting the balance, so 60 damage seems very reasonable to me.

I just find by this point in the game which you are able to get your hands on this weapon, 60 damage does nothing to the enemies your fighting so I don't even really use it. But I'd like to, it's an amazing idea, great weapon.

Thanks again for your input.

[Chuckebaby]

I should also add, I never modded a game in my life. It was the pure cruelty of XCF that inspired me 
Seriously. I've used Notepad before but once I started modding the saved game files, it has inspired me to learn more. This has been a very fun experience.

[Chuckebaby]

Changing the grenade on the X Com plasma to 90 has been a charm. I love this weapon now. The grenades are now useful for opening up small wooden structures, etc. and don't throw off the balance too bad. Yes will kill a chaser but a muton, Gazzer, Ethereal not even stuns them.

I have been keeping backups of my ruleset files, etc. and editing the actual file, then copy/replace.
I haven't yet learned how to make a mod using metadata ?

How do I got about learning how to make a mod ? or can someone point me in the direction ?

Thank you for all your help and an awesome game.