I've been asked a few times, and since my Internet/Forum/YT buddy NeptunesNookGames started his LP, I've decided to do my play. While he is sort of greenhorn in Apocalypse (from what he said), I on the other am not.

Here is a quick summary how this playthrough will be played:

1. Difficulty: Superhuman - Difficulty in X-COM Apocalypse was reduced by a ton in comparison to previous game. It only affects starting map, available bases, starting cash, how fast aliens bring new technology and possible income boost from the Government.

2. No aliens technology. That means, no devastator cannon, no shields, no teleporter. However I'll probably bring teleporter ONLY to the alien dimension, because missions there can be very long and that's the only exception from the rule. As for ships only Annihilators will be using alien tech, because downing Battleship with plasma guns is very ammo consuming and Elerium stocks are limited. However I may find something else will see.

3. Only 4 man squad in Pheonix Hovercar. That's right only 4 man missions even on Super Large UFOs. Only alien dimension missions might see full force, as they are big missions.

4. Limited Weapons. Most of the troops will be using only M4000 gun. Some of the soldiers will be unit leaders carrying Auto Cannons. Each squad will have it's own Psi guy, and only they are allowed plasma guns.

5. Terminator squad. This will be elite unit packing heavy stuff. Ranking system is a bit changed in Apocalypse. In order to reach commander rank you'll need 135 soldiers - a pretty insane number. Therefore first soldier who reaches the rank of captain - that is the highest rank I normally reach in Apocalypse will be auto promoted to Commander. This should allow other soldiers to rank up to colonel level. Once there is a commander and 2 colonels a Terminator Squad is assembled from those 3 agents + special Android agent who will be armed with Sword. The others will be packing Heavy Launchers and Toxi Guns - the most OP weapon in the game.

6. No cheap hoverbike spam. Nope it will be hardcore air combats with Hawks.

7. One base challenge. Only one base, if it is destroyed then game over.

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