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FAQ / Can a modern computer run this game?

« on: July 19, 2014, 07:51:34 am »

I've played this game a lot, without any technical issues. However, when I recommended it to a friend, they couldn't install it to their significantly more modern computer (they have a windows 8, 64-bit system). Is there like a 64-bit version for them to download, or a special windows 8 version?

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Tactics / Is there really any point in equipping armor?

« on: December 07, 2013, 08:08:27 am »

My thought process is this: a weapon, IR googles, a couple of grenades and an ammo clip or two are enough to get the +12 TU. Plasma Rifles 2 shot soldiers, plasma pistols 3 shot them. Starting armor is not good enough to add another shot needed to kill with plasma rifle, and can only add an extra pistol shot for some soldiers. Is there really any situation where the 12 TU are worth less than the slight defense granted by the armor?

On snipers, no armor is a game-changer. Two aimed shots instead of one is a huge deal. Considering the low chances of them getting hit by anything, its almost a no-brainer to not give them any armor. But even assaults and close combat guys... with 12 TU more, I can do so much more, like use flashbangs more often, take an extra three-round burst with rifles, an extra IR goggle use, get further away from an alien's line of fire. The extra 12 TU allows you to vastly reduce the amount of times you will be hit, while armor really only helps decrease the amount of time your soldiers need to spend time in the hospital.