Installation (Hardmode)
Installation
Hardmode offically supports OpenXcom Extended version v7.5.3, see: https://openxcom.org/forum/index.php/topic,5258.0.html Alternatively Hardmode continues to support the base OpenXcom, at least version 2022_04_29_0633, see: https://openxcom.org/git-builds/
To install the mod:
- Download mod here: https://mod.io/g/openxcom/m/hardmode-expansion - Extract Zip file - Copy over the directory "Hardmode_Expansion" in your user mods directory. (Normally under C:\Users\[your PC]\Documents\OpenXcom\mods on PC) - Active "Hardmode_Expansion" under Mods while in-game
Please report any bugs or issues here: Hardmode Expansion Bug Reports
OpenXcom Extended Download links can be found here on the forum: OXCE download & installation guide
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.
Recommended Mod
The following mod I highly recommend to be used with Hardmode Expansion
Recommended Options
These options are recommended to be enabled or set to a certain setting for a more enjoyable/optimal/fun experience. These will be enabled on the first startup of the mod in OXCE. Feel free to turn them off if you feel uncomfartable with them.
- Show Funds on the Geoscape
- Forced Craft Launch - Craft will likely be taking constant damage, allows more reliable response
- 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
- Realistic Globe Lightning
- Psi Training Anytime
- UFO Extender Accuracy - All weapons are balanced around this mod, it is fully supported
- Explosion Height, Set to 3 - Allow explosive weapons to destroy larger urban structures
- Path Preview shows TU and Energy Usage
- Saved Pre-primed Grenades - For smoke grenade usage
- Show Stats on Inventory Screen
- Sneaky AI
- Alternate Movement Methods - To enable better tactical options and faster fights
- Alien Bleeding
- Autosell Manager for OXCE
- OpenXcomExtened Links
Optional Options or Mods
There is a small collection of supplementary mods located here: https://openxcom.org/forum/index.php/topic,4980.0.html
- Hardmode XcomUtil
Incompatiable Options or Mods
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