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  1. Suryce

    XCOM Multiplayer Tournament

    Hey guys, my internet connection is very unstable lately, and sometimes it cuts every 5 minutes, which makes it impossible to play a match correctly. So it seems better that I forfeit from the tournament. Sorry!
  2. Suryce

    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    From what I quickly tested, the limit seems at least roughly equivalent to 2500 words. I added in my journal a quick mention of Rebecca's facial scar origin (it's very short so I quoted it below for your convenience if you have already read the journal). I also included the word "plasma", which...
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    Hey guys, I was thinking, since the number of journals posted is much more reasonable than previous seasons and the bio criticism was quite popular, why not do something similar with the journals? We have time to spare and we could use this thread to comment on the journals as they go. The...
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    X-COM Season 4 Role-Play Journals

    Squaddie Rebecca Robinson (Assault), Journal 02, recorded on March 10th at 9:53pm. Hunting collection: Sectoid “I can go!” I told them, but the doc was unrelenting. “I’m fine now, I could juggle with all you’ syringes while doin’ push-ups! Listen, I’m not goin’ to force myself on the mission...
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    Writing without constraints is more difficult and less fun than with. :D By the way, I have checked the limit before Hoku edited his posts and it's seems equal to more than 2500 words, which is basically a small book chapter and should be more than enough to do everything you may want to do in...
  6. Suryce

    XCOM Multiplayer Tournament

    I see no reason to ban the Seekers and Ghost Grenade, since it costs at least 2000 points for each, which is pretty big. As stated above, the Seeker is a weak unit, and as for the ghost grenade, it's only one use for one turn. In a 20K match, a seeker is pretty inconsequential. It's a good...
  7. Suryce

    XCOM Multiplayer Tournament

    I'm going to share a few tips for people who are not very experimented with the Multiplayer. I have put it in a quote for space saving. Now, all of this is relatively small stuff, the most important thing is to find a squad that really works for you, if you haven't already. Do not be afraid of...
  8. Suryce

    XCOM Multiplayer Tournament

    Note that there's been an update recently and Mimetic Skin now cost thrice as much points (1200), so this is already nerfed. And still on the subject of re-price, the most overpowered unit currently is the Sectoid Commander, which got its price reduced even though it's already a powerful and...
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    Ah, I had no idea that having a bar or something similar was an actual thing! I had myself always been a bit confused by the bar visible in the base in the game. At least, it still make sense for Rebecca to not know about it since she never was enlisted in a conventional military organization...
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    We already have a few cases of people editing their journals after they have posted them (including myself!) so I figured this required a rule, just to be sure it doesn't go out of hands. I proposed it to the other GMs and it has already be approved by a majority of them. So, you are authorized...
  11. Suryce

    X-COM Season 4 Role-Play Journals

    Squaddie Rebecca Robinson (Assault), Journal 01, recorded on March 1th at 8:14pm. Hunting collection: Sectoïd February is a short month. It feels like I was being asked advice from the kids about Valentine Day just yesterday. As if I could help them with that! Well, I tried, respect your...
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    I'm under the impression that the line of sight of a unit is slightly influenced by their elevation. If you have the higher ground, you can see one or two tiles farther. I wouldn't be surprised if the higher ground also allows to see above some covers and obstacles that would otherwise block...
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    He said he was recording it today. Editing and uploading it may take a bit more time =P
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    Ah, indeed, I should have explain Rebecca mindset when she betrays her superiors. There are several years of her life that are left out between the moment she starts bonding with her comrades and the moment she commit her betrayal, so I understand if the change seems sudden. Basically, if...
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    I have to admit, Rebecca is mostly inspired by anime characters, though not by Gunslinger Girls at all. The actual list is long and includes different medias, but the main inspirations are characters from the manga/anime Jormungand and Attack on Titan. I left out the nationality of the...
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    A round of the applications of which authors asked for criticism. I should warn, I 'm a bit more severe than most people have been. I will also not repeat a criticism that has already been made if I agree with it (comments on spelling for example). Brian / Alex Reese - The character seems way...
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    I would love to roleplay a psionic soldier personally. Last season, it was pretty much plagued by the "I'm a monster" cliché (followed by a bit of Gary-Stu-ism if I dare), but I see it as a perfect occasion to explore new sensations. It literally open a new dimension to the character. In a...
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    I have been wondering about what happens after the invasion is stopped, but like, not just about the soldiers, but everything. The Temple Ship is destroyed, and it was huge enough to be assumed to be the living place of the aliens (or at least the ones who are part of the invading forces), but...
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    There is something I have realized: what you are asking for is basically to be able to play Season 4 the exact same way Season 3 was played, and you present it as the only way possible or interesting. Thing is, it isn't. The way the RP was played changed with each season and their new rules...
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    X-COM THINK TANK (Out of Character Discussion about X-COM and the Series)

    Of course it is going to be hard. I said it was a challenge. With the current rule, you take it up and try to make something new and creative, or you cut things out. There is not point in explaining the setting to me, the important thing here is writing itself, and writing is a malleable thing...
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