Installation (Hardmode)

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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

• High Quality Sounds

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