XCOM 2 Runthrough - A kinda sorta AAR

[KyzBP]

It looks like you need someone from the Assault class.

Max "KyzBP" Saturn
Bald
Caucasian
One of the German camo patterns
Assault class with Close Combat.

Any chance that there's a Star Trek Red Shirt uniform mod available?

There probably is a red shirt modification.
Assault class in XCOM has been renamed/modified in XCOM2. They are now called Rangers. They currently have two branches, scout and assault (or blademaster). They are definitely close combat specialists.
Do you have a preference for Nationality?

Firepower? Protection? or Mobility emphasis?

Nationality: USA
Blademaster with a shotgun?

I figure Max likes to go toe to toe with these heathens.

[BanzaiCat]

^^^^

[KyzBP]

^^^^

[Shelldrake]

If you have room for another Canuck sign me up!

David "Shelldrake" Hoskin
Grenadier class: Heavy Gunner specialization (closest thing to arty in the game)
Canadian CADPAT camo with beret and sunglasses

[Freyland]

Hi again, Windigo.
USA nationality, blonde and ponytail (and frontal balding, lol) if you want that much detail. Not familiar with the bolt caster, did not get that dlc, but just happy to be in the game.

[Windigo]

If you have room for another Canuck sign me up!

David "Shelldrake" Hoskin
Grenadier class: Heavy Gunner specialization (closest thing to arty in the game)
Canadian CADPAT camo with beret and sunglasses

Excellent! Got a preferred attitude for the tune?
Also give a choice; speed or protection or health?

[Windigo]

Hi again, Windigo.
USA nationality, blonde and ponytail (and frontal balding, lol) if you want that much detail. Not familiar with the bolt caster, did not get that dlc, but just happy to be in the game.

Its like an 88(or a 17 pounder) in that its accurate and carries a hell of a punch. Its slow-ish in firing rate though, but that doesn't seem to matter as it gets upgraded throughout the game to match the ever more fiendish Aliens and Advent.

[Windigo]

Just as an FYI, since you need a deep bull pen in XCOM2, 6-10 groghead volunteers is a good number. So if you're lurking, throw your hat in the ring.

Expect to get injured and out for a few missions. Hell anyone who is a gunner can expect to be a walking plasmatic mess by the halfway point. (As mentioned earlier I depend heavily on them as a grenade everything possible so they usually occupy the pivotal center to meet a threat from any axis).

[Shelldrake]

If you have room for another Canuck sign me up!

David "Shelldrake" Hoskin
Grenadier class: Heavy Gunner specialization (closest thing to arty in the game)
Canadian CADPAT camo with beret and sunglasses

Excellent! Got a preferred attitude for the tune?
Also give a choice; speed or protection or health?

Preferred attitude is Twitchy...all those loud noises will do that to you!
Focus on protection since Shelldrake will likely be in the thick of things.

[Barthheart]

Don't have the game so not sure of all you need but here's my hat:

Gordo "Ferret" Barthheart
Canadian eh!
All black camo
Demolitions if you need/there is one
Quiet deadly type.

[Windigo]

Don't have the game so not sure of all you need but here's my hat:

Gordo "Ferret" Barthheart
Canadian eh!
All black camo
Demolitions if you need/there is one
Quiet deadly type.

Nice one. A helmet or beret?

[Barthheart]

Beret... of course. 

[Windigo]

OK People, couple of announcements....

The Long War Mod for XCOM2 was just release today (I am all giddy).
Soooooooooo, we're going in hot. But I am jacking it down a notch.
Commander level of difficulty is out, Veteran is on (Gunners should be relieved)
The most pertinent is the expansion in number of classes. BC, I imagine you'll want to be a Shinobi yes?

The Changes in LW is as follows:

1) A much longer campaign, running for 100 to 120 missions on average
2) Infiltration mechanics that require you to send out multiple squads at once
3) Manage resistance Havens and have resistance members scrounge for supplies, gather intelligence or recruit more people to your cause
4) Nine soldier classes: Sharpshooter, Shinobi, Ranger, Assault, Gunner, Grenadier, Specialist, Technical and Psionic (plus Sparks for DLC owners), each with unique secondary weapons
5) Two new weapon tiers, lasers and coilguns
6) Dozens of new enemies and smarter battlefield AI
7) ADVENT strategic AI that tries to counter your moves

This is a "total conversion" of XCOM2 and will not work with other total conversions. It does include a new XComGame.upk.
Long War Studios' / Pavonis Interactive's mods SMGPack, AlienPack, LeaderPack, Toolbox, PerkPack, and LaserPack are already integrated into this mod (with different settings and functionality) and should NOT be activated when playing campaigns.

I will be posting Avatars tomorrow with the new long war mod ....

Vigilo Confido Soldiers!

[Windigo]

More info on soldier classes.
CLASSES
•Sharpshooter:   Primary: Sniper Rifle;                   Secondary: Holotargeter
•Shinobi:          Primary: Rifle, SMG or Shotgun;     Secondary: Sword
•Ranger:           Primary: Rifle, SMG or Shotgun;     Secondary: Sawed-off Shotgun
•Assault:           Primary: Rifle, SMG or Shotgun;     Secondary: Arc Thrower
•Gunner:           Primary: Cannon;                          Secondary: Combat Knife
•Grenadier:        Primary: Rifle, SMG or Shotgun;     Secondary: Grenade Launcher
•Specialist:        Primary: Rifle, SMG or Shotgun;     Secondary: Gremlin
•Technical:        Primary: Rifle, SMG or Shotgun;     Secondary: Gauntlet
•Psi Operative:   Primary: Rifle, SMG or Shotgun;    Secondary: Psi Amp
•Spark (DLC):    Primary: Spark Rifle;                     Secondary: Bit

[Windigo]

New Long War Mechanics. 10 minutes long. Did I mention this mod is FREE!!!!!!!!!!!