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Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - A Tutorial Series!
« on: June 17, 2014, 12:04:21 am »


Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 Ep #0: Setup!

Wondering how to set up OpenXcom? It pretty painless and we download, install, and configure OpenXcom in this first video of the series!

Part Zero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNneKAwvjoU

Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgSfydyBKNBAl0CmjVEUOypNVGpkSt3lV

Feel free to post ideas you would like to see covered in this thread!

Still to come:

  • Base Setup
  • GeoScape and Logisitics
  • Combat Load
  • BattleScape
  • New Battle
  • Recovery
  • Tactical Tips
  • Research
  • Strategy
  • Resources


      

Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 Ep #0: Setup!
In this episode we download, install and configure OpenXcom 1.0.
   
   
      

Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 Ep #1: Base Setup!
In this episode we start our game, setup and staff our new base.
   
   
      

Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 Ep #2: Geoscape!
In this episode we go over the Geoscape, purchase combat gear, and intercept our first UFO.
   
   
      

Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 Ep #3: Loadout!
In this equip our troops with a combat load and prepare for battle.
   
   
      

Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 Ep #4: Battlescape!
In in which we take on our downed UFO and fight the aliens in the Battlescape.  Let's just say, the results are less than Optimal.
   
   
      

Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 Ep #4.5: Meridian Critiques!
In this episode, my good friend, Meridian takes apart all of the mis-steps in Episode Four: Battlescape! Tons of Fun: Turn the Annotations On! Meridian's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/martindzurenko
   
   
      

Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 Ep #5: New Battle!
Exploring the New Battle Generator!  In this episode we explore the Battle Generator that comes with OpenXcom. 
How would you use this feature?
   
   

Cheers, Ivan :D
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Re: Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - A Tutorial Series!
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2014, 12:19:08 am »
welcome to the forums, and nice tutorial!
thanks for putting this up, i'm sure a lot of people will benefit from the wisdom you have to impart here. :)

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Re: Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - A Tutorial Series!
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2014, 12:24:16 am »
Thank you sir!  I am definitely still a noob with OpenXcom, and recognize that I have a lot to learn, so I welcome any and all; "you are such a noob, you should have done it this way..." flames. ;)

Cheers, Ivan
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Re: Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - A Tutorial Series!
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2014, 12:37:38 am »
you'll get used to it pretty quick, and you'll find it impossible to continue your TFTD playthrough. mwahahaha.

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Re: Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - A Tutorial Series!
« Reply #4 on: June 17, 2014, 12:40:13 am »
Nice! good to see you actually get to sit down and enjoy your own game!

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Re: Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - A Tutorial Series!
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2014, 12:47:32 am »
you'll get used to it pretty quick, and you'll find it impossible to continue your TFTD playthrough. mwahahaha.

That fear has crossed my mind.... "Damnit!! How come Tab isn't working!!! Blast!"
(I am going to love the keyboard shortcuts!)

Cheers, Ivan :D

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Re: Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - A Tutorial Series!
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2014, 12:51:29 am »
i prefer the forward/back buttons on my mouse, but i guess not everyone has those ;)

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Re: Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - A Tutorial Series!
« Reply #7 on: June 17, 2014, 12:53:10 am »
i prefer the forward/back buttons on my mouse, but i guess not everyone has those ;)

Lolz! I have those, and still don't use them! Must test tonight!! :)

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Re: Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - A Tutorial Series!
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2014, 04:59:23 pm »

Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 Ep #1: Base Setup!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVyMS5aKvFc

In this episode we start our game, setup and staff our new base.

Cheers, Ivan :D
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Re: Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - A Tutorial Series!
« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2014, 10:11:55 am »
Wikified #0. Hope you don't mind :)

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Re: Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - A Tutorial Series!
« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2014, 02:52:35 pm »
Wikified #0. Hope you don't mind :)

Don't mind....?  I'm honored!  Thank you! ~ Cheers~!

(BTW... where is that?)
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Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - Episode 2: Geoscape!
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2014, 04:21:05 pm »

Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 Episode #2: Geoscape!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ws0S02Cg2w4

In this episode we go over the Geoscape, purchase combat gear, and intercept our first UFO!

Cheers, Ivan :D

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« Reply #12 on: June 18, 2014, 04:58:11 pm »
(BTW... where is that?)

Ufopaedia, of course. To be more precise, in the Installing page of the OpenXcom section.

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Re: Let's Try Tutorial OpenXcom 1.0 - A Tutorial Series!
« Reply #13 on: June 18, 2014, 05:23:37 pm »
Sweet! Thanks!! Cheers, Ivan :)

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« Reply #14 on: June 18, 2014, 11:07:34 pm »
Also, an episode about keyboard shortcuts? I still play usin only the mouse!