Installation (Hardmode)

Installation

Hardmode Expansion offically supports OpenXcom Extended version v7.9.8+, see: OXCE download & installation guide 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

Additional Download links can be found here on Forum: Hardmode Expansion Downloadlinks & Links

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 Expansion 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: SUPPLEMENTAL MODS Statstring, Daytime/Nighttime, Two Skyrangers

HM_XcomUtil_Always_Daytime: Forces all Missions in Hardmode Expansion to be Daytime always
HM_XcomUtil_Always_Nighttime: Forces all Missions in Hardmode Expansion to be Nighttime always
Screening Statsstrings: My (hellrazors) statstrings for Soldierscreening and rolechanging
HM_Two_Skyranger_Start: Replace one of your starting Interceptors with a second Skyranger and Troop Equipment.

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