[Submod (s)] Project Xenophobia

[Barghum]

I have decided to make a large set of submods for XCF to rebalance and expand the game, (hopefully for the best.)

The first mod is "Chemical laser weapons"

it includes:
1. Laser Blinding mechanics
2. Head and vest slots (they are blocked by power armor and diving suits)
3. New head gear
4. A new line of weapons built for shield stripping
5. A new mission

notice C.L.W. is more of a basis for what is to come than a full mod, expect balance issues.
(notice this mod requires https://mod.io/g/openxcom/m/nmoroz-and-aaddons-sync for use.)
send feedback if applicable  .

edit: (i would like to note to anyone who is new to this thread updated versions and future mods will be placed lower down on the thread)
note 2: mod linked to the top post is version 1.0 it is heavily bugged compared to new versions also a second mod is out called maps and scraps version 1 is still here only due to the fact that some people might want this early version (idk why)

[Juku121]

Seems interesting and quite ambitious. Perhaps too ambitious for such complex scripting work with minimal feature documentation.

[HinterDemGlas]

A new weapon family, a mission with custom enemies, a re-niche-ing of laser weapons as lethal flashbangs, and an armor rebalancing? Very impressive. A bit too extensive for my current game, but I will at least check it out.

[Barghum]

Next time on whatever this thing is:

GUN CHICKEN (and more but I'm not giving spoilers)

[Juku121]

Pfft, chickens used to wield SNIPER RIFLES!

[Barghum]

ChemLasers Update 1.1

Changes:
+ New recoil marker.
= Rebalanced flyers to act like https://openxcom.org/forum/index.php?topic=11897.0 Credit to aziza

[Barghum]

Teaser 2

Major balance tweaks coming soon

[varajo411]

What are laser goggles used for, why would I need it?

[Barghum]

What are laser goggles used for, why would I need it?

Laser weapons now blind anyone hit with them reducing their accuracy by the amount set in the ufopaedia entry.

(the alloy version is lighter)

[varajo411]

does that include alien laser weaponry?  Not to mention using the chemlaser 1.1 mod the game crashes for me I had to use your older version

[varajo411]

I have yet to get my hands on elerium ammo for my chemlasers but the standard ammo clip for them is crap only offering a few shots before the need to reload. is this your intention with the mod? or is the elerium ammo clip much better? and I wonder what I need to research inorder to get it

[Barghum]

does that include alien laser weaponry?

Yes it also includes any other laser damage dealing weapons (e.g. hydra laser)

Not to mention using the chemlaser 1.1 mod the game crashes for me I had to use your older version

I will look into this.

I have yet to get my hands on elerium ammo for my chemlasers but the standard ammo clip for them is crap only offering a few shots before the need to reload. is this your intention with the mod? or is the elerium ammo clip much better? and I wonder what I need to research inorder to get it

1. ChemLaser weapons have basically no ammo capacity but make up for it with shield killing abilities (aka they are anti ethereal guns)

2. e115 has infinite ammo and a damage buff at the cost of minor shield shred loss and reduced blind effect (recoil is still to low to be a problem) as such it is best used for longer missions (aka the vampire castle)

(notice any problems with "chemlaser weapons" will be fixed after "maps and scraps" aka "gun chicken kills all of X-com" is done)

[Barghum]

A fix was needed for the chemlaser pack so here it is

changes:

1. turbo laser smg was buffed

2. blinding and google scripts were fixed

3. preparations for a rather huge update 

[Barghum]

ChemLasers 2.0 IS HERE

now with 2 new weapons,
a huge buff to all of the shield shredders,
a new usage for sanity (W.I.P Will be expanded in the next mods),
and a ton of error fixes such as:

1.vehicles (barring armored cars) no longer being blindable
 
2. the jumpsuit no longer breaking the game via immunity to plasma
 
3. the 'Flash in the pan' actually shreds shields as it says in the Ufopaedia

4. all vehicle laser weapons now do blind damage (as they should)

overall in my opinion this is a much needed patch that improves ChemLaser weapons (and this mod) from mid to slightly better than mid
well have fun 

[Barghum]

Maps and scraps is done and it features:

4 new missions
14* new weapons
4 new foes
buffed soldiers and hero units (more like op)
new civilian types
4 new tracks
and rebalanced sanity mechanics

*(some are variants)

enjoy the power trip while it lasts next mod is a complete rebalance to fit with the buffed soldiers. (it will be hell compared to this  )