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About this mod
A conversion mod that takes what was accomplished by the Long War team and ascends beyond it. New Perks, custom classes, more customization, just plain more.
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Picking Apart Ascension
As we have found many issues with the way we initially were working toward our goals with Ascension it led to frustration and kept getting put on the backburner. Finally we have gained the momentum to do something with the project we used to enjoy working on, destroying it as an overhaul. The Ascension Overhaul is gone and we are currently picking out the things we like and transferring them to AzXeus' existing mod, Training Roulette Plus. Eventually you sill see some of the features from Ascension available as configurable options within the TRP mod.
Beyond moving features to TRP we have not currently decided upon any other plans for XCom modding.
Compatibility with Loadout Manager Resolved
1. Use the
LoadoutManager_With_CampaignSummary.txt patch file instead of LoadoutManager.txt. Checkpoint is already installed in Ascension.2. Copy the line:
arrStrategicMutators="LoadoutManager.LoadoutManagerMutator" into the file DefaultMutatorLoader.ini which can be found in the config folder located:Steam > steamapps > common > XCom-Enemy-Unknown > XEW > XComGame > Config
3. Copy the line:
ActorClassesToRecord=LoadoutManager.LoadoutManager into the file DefaultCheckpoint.ini which can be found in the config folder located:Steam > steamapps > common > XCom-Enemy-Unknown > XEW > XComGame > Config
Recent Changes(version 2.00)
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While brainstorming with a few friends it was decided that even though we really like what was done with Long War there was so much more that was missing from the experience. This led us to dive into the code and really start looking at how we could implement those missing bits. This is a project that we have mostly worked out what needs to be changed and how, but all of these changes are going to take time. The changes will be rolled out in stages and we look forward to feedback on the various systems we add and modify to create a completely new experience for fans of the XCom franchise.
XCom: Ascension is a mod for the Enemy Within version of Long War, Long War 1.0.
If you're unsure of what exactly has been added to the game check out the videos that go into a bit more depth about the changes implemented, or click the link below to go to the Ascension Playlist:
Ascension Playlist
XCom: Ascension
Stage 1: Planning & Core Changes
Initial Preview Alpha1.00 Feature List:
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Stage 2: Core Features & Additions
- During Stage 2 we intend to really get to work on adding new and exciting features to an already exciting experience. Long War was a good start, but it's time to show what kind of experience we can really create within XCom
- There will be a Class rebalance with the inclusion of new perks to better define a Class role, the addition of more classes, research and foundry project expansion, and so much more
Alpha Versions 2.00 - 4.00 Planned Features:
- Alpha 2.00 will be named Class Ascension and will be focused around adding to and balancing the existing Long War Classes alongside some new classes we're creating all while adding new perks for all classes.
- Alpha 3.00, our Research and Foundry Ascension, will add tons of new research projects and implement them in new and creative ways. We intend to also look into adding additional items beyond the existing 255.
- Alpha 4.00 will be where we look into making the opponent more challenging in order to make up for all the additions we've added to the XCom side, it will be appropriately named Alien Ascension.
Stage 3: Balance & Polish
- During this stage our plan is to really focus on making sure we create a solid experience that people can enjoy, we want to make this overhaul friendly to as many playstyles as possible so we will be looking for feedback during the entirety of our time developing Ascension
Stage 4: Further Additions
- Though we are toying around with the idea of changing over to XCom 2 modding at some point we prefer XCom: Enemy Within much more than XCom 2. We're in this for the long haul, whether or not we get loads of support we want to see this all the way through, we just want to share our changes with everyone and it would be great if others enjoy the overhaul as much as we've enjoyed building it.
- We have several concepts not listed above that we are considering working on, but we also are always open to suggestions and feedback, if we hear suggestions that we also like there's a good chance we'll look into making it happen!
Since we are coders and not artists/modellers please keep in mind that new items will either be background items that are used for various gameplay changes or use duplicate icons, these new items won't introduce new game models into the tactical experience. If anyone who works with texturing and such(once again not an artist lol) wishes to contribute then you're welcome to request access to our discord where you can share your work with us for consideration.
We have a great deal of changes planned in the future including(but not limited to) the following:
- SHIV only Skyranger seat in addition to existing amount of soldiers
- Extending Item limit beyond the existing cap of 255
- Creation of a "squadron" system for Interception that allows multiple aircraft to be sent at once
- Much more, some of which we intend to introduce as a surprise