Let's Play... XCOM 2 (War of the Chosen)!

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Let's Play... XCOM 2 (War of the Chosen)!

Post by Sly Boots » Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:27 pm

It's been on my mind to do a LP basically since this forum began months back, but no new games have really lent themselves to it terribly well. However, I've recently been dabbling with XCOM 2 again recently and thought I might do a Gamer's Arms Iron Man playthrough and see how far we get.

I'm not sure yet how often I'll update it, I'd like to post something at least a couple of times a week but keep it moving relatively quickly so not dwelling too long over each mission (like the Battle Brothers one where I had half a dozen images for each fight).

So, first question to ask, who fancies being in Team GA?

I won't go too mad in the character creator, but also let me know if you have a preferred colour scheme, and whether you want your character to be grim and serious, or fun and silly.

Might look to kick things off once we've got a few signed up, hopefully over the weekend.

Sound off!

Each entry:

https://imgur.com/a/tEDPj8n

https://imgur.com/a/6feBJPn

https://imgur.com/a/ttAkcyu

https://imgur.com/a/MUtKsMI

https://imgur.com/a/ow33gl9

https://imgur.com/a/qsZPrPO

https://imgur.com/a/TTGmyVK

https://imgur.com/a/Xz7wltP

https://imgur.com/a/VAaSq7z

https://imgur.com/a/ifiajdI

https://imgur.com/a/kHbmxTb

https://imgur.com/a/GxJlefQ

https://imgur.com/a/gHd4OVy

https://imgur.com/a/JY2nopm

https://imgur.com/a/c35F7Iq

https://imgur.com/a/cVJmKST

https://imgur.com/a/VRyAUqa

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Post by Raid » Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:30 pm

Yus.

Finally a Let's Play where I'll understand most of the tactical decisions and be able to judge you accordingly! ¬_¬

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Post by Sly Boots » Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:50 pm

This could be interesting :lol:

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Post by Jez » Fri Nov 23, 2018 3:48 pm

I'll be in :)
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Post by Sly Boots » Fri Nov 23, 2018 4:17 pm

Hurrah, first meatshie... I mean, squaddie on the list :)

Although I'm gonna assume Raid is also in unless he says otherwise... ¬_¬

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Post by Raid » Fri Nov 23, 2018 4:21 pm

I did say Yus.

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Post by Sly Boots » Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:01 pm

Raid wrote:
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I did say Yus.
Ah, I thought that was a general, "Yus! This is the LP I've been waiting for!" :lol:

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Post by Animalmother » Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:47 pm

Me if you have space please

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Post by Sly Boots » Fri Nov 23, 2018 5:55 pm

Animalmother wrote:
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Me if you have space please
Yup... the more the merrier! :)

By which I mean the grinder is going to need a lot more meat -_-

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Post by Snowy » Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:13 pm

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Post by Sly Boots » Fri Nov 23, 2018 11:30 pm

Great! I think we have enough for an initial squad to get the ball rolling, but we'll need more as fatigue and injuries start to take a toll.

Will look to kick things off some time over the weekend. :)

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Post by Sly Boots » Sat Nov 24, 2018 1:05 pm

First entry! :o

https://imgur.com/a/tEDPj8n

Quick note on the playthrough, I'm going on Commander difficulty, one down from Legend which scared me. I'm also doing an Iron Man playthrough however, so no in-mission saves and decisions, and deaths, are final.

I'm running a few mods, mostly some quality of life stuff, some extra armour skins that sort of thing, but I talk about them as they become relevant. Nothing dramatically game-changing however.

Enjoy! :D

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Post by Animalmother » Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:02 pm

Noice :D

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Post by Mantis » Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:14 pm

Sign me up for the squad; I'd like to be grim and serious but with a bright pink and green colour scheme.

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Re: Let's Play... XCOM 2 (War of the Chosen)!

Post by Raid » Sat Nov 24, 2018 2:48 pm

It's a bit strange my character being called Brian given that's my father's name. Still, two missions in and I'm not dead yet, so I'll take that.
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