Can you please make the mod compatible with WOTC?

If you ever get time to work on this again, a LW2 version would be fantastic. This is one of my favrourite Mod classes :)

Can you update this with WotC?

Update this to LW 2 please

@sharkiteuthis - thanks, glad you're enjoying it! In unfortunate news, I don't really have time to support this mod and am not sure if I'm going to return to it. Based on the description of your problem, it sounds like the lightning slash ability is simply not accounted for in my mod, being an outside ability. If I were actively working on this, I'd be happy to account for it. Sorry!

@GawDamnit - when using the katana mods or the axe mod, the lightning slash ability on the wakazashi or hatchet reveals a concealed soldier with shadowstride. I haven't had a chance to dig into the source to start to diagnose the issue, but I wondered if you had any insights?


I *love* this class, thank you for the mod.

No Brigader class?

this mod is compatible with lw2 and/or make conflict with other class mod?

Any chance of making the mobility bonus for stalker configurable?? I'm hoping to just have +1

please make a LW perks version of this. Not getting Brig rank perks is dissapointing but the class is awesome for a covert approach. I find using the Marksman Rifle from the LW perks to be a great mix but am really wishing I could get one more perk.

Thanks

Thanks :)

Lol, I only just seen your reply ;)

@Col. Jack, it doesn't affect anything in the current version. Code was put in to have penalties kick in if players didn't use SMGs with the class, but that element has been disabled.

What does SMG_PENALTY_ACTIVE affect??

@Badmanbacon, that's in reference to the LWS's Leader mod, which gives new abilities. Focus Fire is one of them - effectively "marks" a target for a certain duration to grant bonuses against them.

You mention Focus Fire a few times here, what does that mean?

Hey mushashi, just a super quick question, with the detection modifiers for the smg, so LW says the detection radius is 0.2, is that 20% of the enemies range, or does it just reduce their detection radius by 20%?

Just because I'm using a spectre, with a LW smg, and the enemies detection radius is like, 4 tiles, and civis have no detection range..

@GawDamnit It looks like that was exactly the problem. I leveled up a new spectre and was able to use the sword. Also, I was able to get the ability back on existing soldiers by using the dev console to change their class to something else and back, then leveling them back up with grimy's console commands. Thanks for the quick reply!

@FoxKnight32, hmmm, I wasn't quite able to reproduce the problem. It's possible that my last fix messed up existing characters. Can you try a brand new Spectre character and let me know if the problem is still happening for you?

This is a great class mod and I have been having a blast using it. However, after the latest update I am unable to use my spectres' swords. (I am not using the LW perk pack)

Thanks, like this class not the SMG firearm pack though its weak. But looking forward to using this class in the Perk pack its been one of my favorites. Great job and thanx for the update.

@Conefed, I updated the mod to fix your issue. The "Marked" ability you saw is actually a behind-the-scenes hidden ability that was never meant to appear on your character sheet. Installing the Long War Perk Pack ended up causing the problem, but now it should work fine.

Really cool so far. Mine is only level 3, but I've liked every advancement option.
There seems to be a small bug though: The Squaddie ability is named "Marked" when at the tech tree screen.

It's nice to finally see some more human spectres.

The ones that come standard with the mod should look like what's below. If you aren't seeing it, you probably aren't editing the right file.

RangerSword_Conventional_BaseDamage=(Damage=4, Spread=1, PlusOne=0, Crit=2, Pierce=0, Shred=0, Tag="", DamageType="Melee")
RangerSword_Magnetic_BaseDamage=(Damage=6, Spread=1, PlusOne=0, Crit=3, Pierce=1, Shred=0, Tag="", DamageType="Melee")
RangerSword_Beam_BaseDamage=(Damage=8, Spread=1, PlusOne=0, Crit=4, Pierce=2, Shred=0, Tag="", DamageType="Melee")

Blaze, these are the values you should use:

RANGERSWORD_CONVENTIONAL_BASEDAMAGE=(Damage=4, Spread=1, PlusOne=0, Crit=2, Pierce=0, Shred=0, Tag="", DamageType="Melee")
RANGERSWORD_MAGNETIC_BASEDAMAGE=(Damage=5, Spread=1, PlusOne=0, Crit=2, Pierce=0, Shred=0, Tag="", DamageType="Melee")
RANGERSWORD_BEAM_BASEDAMAGE=(Damage=6, Spread=1, PlusOne=0, Crit=3, Pierce=0, Shred=0, Tag="", DamageType="Melee")

What edits do I need to make in the XComGameData_WeaponData.ini to revert the damage of the swords back to vanilla? The stats seems to read as though they are the vanilla ones (Pierce=0, etc), so I'm clueless.

Great update with the assault rifle restriction removal. The sword usage is great on this class as well.

Version 1.4 has been uploaded. This fixes bugs with critical chance modifiers being incorrectly applied at times (either not being applied, or being applied inappropriately). It also now clearly labels the source of all ability bonuses when targeting enemies. Finally, it removes the SMG-specific restrictions to be inclusive of assault rifle fans. Mark Target's damage bonus has been changed into a critical chance bonus to help lessen the damage gap between SMGs and Assault Rifles when abilities are stacked.

Off to give this a try - sounds fun.

Thanks for the changes! Shadowstride seems to be fixed, and the new balance updates are great for getting this class closer to actually balanced.

Thanks a lot for looking into it. Something like an ini file to edit would be amazing.

@LiberTea, I'll look into making the penalties a configurable option. SMG usage is supposed to be part of the class' identity, but I respect the desire to play it the way you want.

While I like that balance changes, I would love a verson that doesnt remove the bonus damage from assault rifles, since I don't use/like the smg pack.

Version 1.3 has been uploaded. Barring any bugs, I will probably sit on this release for a while and see how it plays, both for myself and for others. This version adds penalties for non-SMG usage, modifies one ability, and has balance tweaks to various ability cooldowns and bonuses. Feedback is always welcome!

@Musashi - thanks, sounds like good advice. :)

Just block this troll @GawDamnit

@Fuzzyballs01, can't expect this class to be for everyone, though your hostility is pretty bizarre. Incidentally, Spectre is a simply a word that long pre-dates Mass Effect.

So how many well balanced classes do YOU have contributed so far Fuzzyballs01?
How many mods at all?

so this is basically just another cheat mod that takes a class and makes it OP
thanks but no thanks
especially with a stupid Mass Effect title

Version 1.2 is out, with a fix to Shadowstride. @Blaze, let me know if the bugis still happening for you.

@Blaze, thanks for the head's up. I believe I found the problem - I'm not calculating the enemy detection radius reduction for Shadowstride correctly when characters are using SMGs. For now, use an assault rifle to avoid the problem. I'll try to post a fix as soon as I can!

Shadowstride just failed to work for me. I activated it, ran up to a Sectoid with the Hunter's Axe, critted and killed him, but only after my Spectre was revealed. Help?

It's need more pictures as example.

The main issue is figuring out how to detect that the player has a SMG equipped and then to grant/deny bonuses or abilities as a result. I'll continue to look into it.

Give them a passive accuracy bonus, maybe?

@Xeraphale, I would definitely like to enforce SMG usage on this class, but I was bothered by the fact that I could only impose that requirement via a single ability. Before I bring something like that back, I'd like to figure out a way to make SMGs more pivotal to more abilities on both sides of the tree.

I would probably have kept the requirement of the smg for absolute detection radius removal. Its added incentive to use the less powerful but more in keeping weapon.

Version 1.1 has been submitted, with some not-insignificant changes. Any feedback is welcome. :)

@ Musashi, it's never too late for extra classes, even if they are similar to existing ones. Make more mods and give us as much choice as possible is what I say!

@Musashi - Thanks! My approach to sword damage will likely evolve over time. I think swords should be a bit less damaging than shotguns, since they have the added versatility of being usable after a double-move. BUT, it makes sense to give them additional advantages beyond just damage (like the piercing or shredding properties we've played with).

My balancing task is a bit different from yours, since I'm attempting to balance swords with respect to my class, with some minor attempt at making them not outlandishly different from Vanilla. The Spectre has significant sword burst damage potential once every 3-4 rounds or so (Spring Into Action + Mark Target round 1, Swift Blade Sword Attack x3 round 2, ability cooldown recovery round 3), while a vanilla Ranger has consistent killing power via Shotguns + Rapid Fire + 100% Crits.

So I suspect that as your Katana stats may drift upwards in power, mine will probably hover around its current range.