Installation (Hardmode)
Installation
TBA
Gameplay Settings
Hardmode is intended to be a standalone mod, mods which add new items/crafts will generally not cause issues but could upset the games balance.
Essential Options
These mods are highly recommended.
- UFO Extender Accuracy - Many weapons are balanced around this mod, it is fully supported (included with OpenXCOM)
Recommended Options
These options are recommended to be enabled or set to a certain setting for a more enjoyable/optimal/fun experience.
- High Quality Sounds
- Saved Pre-primed Grenades - For smoke grenade usage
- Alternate Movement Methods - To enable better tactical options and faster fights
- Explosion Height, Set to 3 - Allow explosive weapons to destroy larger urban structures
- Storage Limits for Recovered Items - Encourage selling excess items after combat
- Live Alien Sale - To compensate for the larger amount of live aliens X-COM will capture
- Forced Craft Launch - Craft will likely be taking constant damage, allows more reliable response
- Alien Bleeding
Incompatiable Options
These options conflict with the games settings, which could cause balance issues, game errors or will simply not work.
- Commendations Mod (already included)
- PSX Static Cydonia Map
- XcomUtil Improved Base Layout
- XcomUtil Defensive Base Layout
- XcomUtil Improved Tanks
- XcomUtil Improved Heavy Laser
- Any mods that alter alien deployments, their missions or items they carry