cheating vest

by ShanoTES·v1.1·Updated 2019-03-02

Added fully configurable (via ini changes) "Cheat Vest" that can be purchased and equipped.

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Added fully configurable (via ini changes) "Cheat Vest" that can be purchased and equipped.

This makes the "Cheat Vest" item purchasable from the start of the game.

The default is to only provide 1 armor, but XComCheatVest.ini can be modified to provide more.

For statistics, it can provide additional -

Armor (fixed in v1.1)

Liquidity

Target

hacker

defense

dodge

Shield (v1.1)

HP regeneration (v1.1)

It can also provide additional skills that are usually only found in other items or armor.

These include -

Mindshield

grapple

Wraith

fortress

Squadsight

shadow

Teleport (v1.1)

Vest cost can also be modified in ini (v1.1).

Changes to XComCheatVest.ini will take effect on the next load in the policy map.

The location of the XComCheatVest.ini should be - SteamApps\COMMON\XCOM 2\XComGame\Mods\CheatVest\Config

If you save in a tactical match then the changes will not take effect until the mission is over

Another strategic map loading. Previous ini settings will apply on save.

This was mainly for me to learn how to develop tools.

Things like reading from ini files, adding capabilities and items, etc.

matter. I may add more content in the future if there is any demand or if I want to learn other parts of the game.

Consider adding critical chance, critical damage, damage modifiers, etc.

Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.

Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.