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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #30 on: August 10, 2015, 01:19:15 am »
i don't know about dye grenade being "fixed" .. see here  https://openxcom.org/forum/index.php/topic,3578.msg49385.html#msg49385

there are 12 densities for smoke & any HE weapon does smoke. i think rocket launcher  types do density 3 smoke, UFO smoke grenade 6?, OLD TFTD dye  probably like 1 and sonic pulser probably like 3. new dye is probably around 6 like UFO.

only difference is HE also does damage so you can't just shoot a rocket on yourself to pop smoke. 

but you're not supposed to pop smoke on yourself thats mostly xcom2012. you're supposed to pop smoke before you go in an area to prevent enemies from spotting you b4 you spot them. smoke reduces vision to the center of the smoke cloud based on density of smoke.  so that's why sonic pulser USED to be better

you pop a sonic pulser ahead of you then go in the smoke created and if you see anyone they don't see you  pull out your sonic cannon snipe them out . GG.

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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #31 on: August 11, 2015, 07:29:53 am »
use dye grenades GOT IT!

Episode 4 is scheduled for tomorrow evening!


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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #32 on: August 11, 2015, 11:00:19 am »
use dye grenades GOT IT!

Episode 4 is scheduled for tomorrow evening!


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You should make sure if you can be heard easily because in the previous videos i had to max my headset volume to hear you

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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #33 on: August 11, 2015, 07:13:05 pm »
Episode 4 now live!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLBttLA27Mw

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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #34 on: August 12, 2015, 05:17:27 pm »
Can you use hotkeys please?Pressing Q and E for weapons and  kneel?It would be much easier and faster to play

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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #35 on: August 13, 2015, 03:29:25 am »
I do use 'c' to kneel. I use asdw for the camera controls. I haven't really paid attention to any other hot keys. An inventory screen hotkey would probably do well for me.

I have recorded episode 5. It should be out tomorrow sometime

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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #36 on: August 13, 2015, 03:49:58 am »
Can you use hotkeys please?Pressing Q and E for weapons and  kneel?It would be much easier and faster to play
Is there a chart out there somewhere with all the hotkeys?

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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #37 on: August 13, 2015, 04:22:09 am »
Go under options in the starting menu, then there is a "Control" button on the left which will give you access to all the hotkeys, which are all customizable.

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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #38 on: August 13, 2015, 08:19:51 am »
Go under options in the starting menu, then there is a "Control" button on the left which will give you access to all the hotkeys, which are all customizable.
Perfect, thanks!  Sorry for hijacking your thread Jstank   8)

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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #39 on: August 13, 2015, 07:50:02 pm »
This thread welcomes hijackers with open arms Neptune!


Episode 5 is processing It will be live in 20 mins at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhmveQNosPU&feature=youtu.be


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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #40 on: August 13, 2015, 09:14:05 pm »
I believe that inventory has the hotkey I

i think you should get motion scanners to 1 guy just in case
 If you didnt waste so many money on base you would have enough for weapons
« Last Edit: August 13, 2015, 09:15:36 pm by doctor medic »

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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #41 on: August 13, 2015, 11:53:40 pm »
Dr,

In previous experience I have adopted the strategy that coverage is the most important aspect of any xcom playthrough. I know that at least from the perspective of the orignal game that you can go whole months simply shooting down crafts and not doing any missions. Having many bases early will help that point score and allow you to take more calculated risks. I am unaware of what kinds of changes tfdt has with its points system. Until i figure otherwise I will continue my current strategy of aggressive expansion. I know we are poor right now but that will change with a little research and some time. It will also keep those Oceans happy. A happy ocean is a good ocean!

For more on original xcom strategy see this thread https://openxcom.org/forum/index.php/topic,2503.msg25363.html#msg25363

The other reason I don't care to spend money on weapons is that the weapons I have save the sonic pulser are garbage. I need Blasta rifles. THese uncanny and early base defence missions are making me look like a bit of a fool. They are catching me off guard as alot of my soldeirs are underarmed.

There are always advantages and disadvantages with any strategy . As with my experience as a Youtuber, a bad strategy is an entertaining strategy.

As for the motion scanners...Im a sloppy player in my tactics but thats just the kind of player I am. Which also highlights the above point.

The episode is now live

Enjoy everyone!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhmveQNosPU&feature=gp-n-y&google_comment_id=z12pfno41vu2zleqq04cdjazozebd5ljwtk0k
« Last Edit: August 14, 2015, 12:01:50 am by Jstank »

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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #42 on: August 14, 2015, 01:17:26 am »
I'm with you on the lack of motion scanners, not that it's a good strategy to not use them, but I'm terrible at using them and always forget about them ;)

I would be careful with using a UFO strategy for Tftd, on my playthrough I went in with that idea (TFTD is just a reskin right?) but I quickly found out that it is a very different game. 
I think it's probably best (and more entertaining) to let you figure this out on your own, but I will say... don't be so harsh on your beginning weapons, the dart weapons are trash but the gas cannons & escpecially the torpedo launcher are quite nice and can be used for quite a while. 

One more, don't get too excited about the blasta rifle, lobsters are coming...

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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #43 on: August 14, 2015, 01:44:33 am »
Yeh Neptunes is right, even the conventional gauss tech is crap. You wont be having a real fighting chance before you stack up sonic cannons and decent melee weapons.

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Re: OPENTFTD LETSPLAY
« Reply #44 on: August 17, 2015, 06:33:51 am »
I went and had a recording frenzy this weekend.

Many episodes are recorded. I will be releasing the first of the weekends session tomorrow.

As always... Enjoy!