Amalgamation: Rook (Primary spec)

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Author: Deadput

Last revision: 24 Aug, 2024 at 04:07 UTC

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Description:

Special thanks to those in the credits who made this mod possible.

Mod Information:

In a new addition to the ever expanding collection of add-on specs for the Amalgamation Class mod.

I present the Rook, a revival of an older class idea of similar names that I’ve had a few times that weren’t great due to my inexperience in creating class mods.

As a spec this is an Assault Rifle and SMG (if not changing Amalgamation’s feature of allowing anyone to use an SMG) user that is all about one single thing: suppression upon single targets.

Theme wise these are Rookies who weaponize their initially subpar aim to their own advantage, a different take on the Infantry of base Amalgamation.

Rook abilities: Squaddie, Suppression: Fire a barrage that pins down a target, granting reaction fire against it if it moves, and imposing a -50 penalty to the target’s aim. Corporal/Sergeant, Decks 2/3: Disabling Suppression: Disable weapons when you suppress enemies. Terrifying Suppression: Enemies might panic when you suppress them. Trial By Fire: Permanently gain +1 Aim and +1 Will at the start of each mission. Lieutenant/Captain, Decks 4/5: Accurate Reaction: Increases accuracy with all reaction fire. (Default by 15 aim) Lockdown: Gain a bonus to hit against enemies who attempt to move when suppressed. (Default by 15 aim) Mayhem: Gain bonus damage against enemies who attempt to move when suppressed. (Default 25%) Major, Nimble Hands: As a free action, reload your weapon. Can be used every 3 turns. Colonel/Brigadier, Decks 7/8: Burning Suppression: Suppression abilities additionally burn enemies. Poisoning Suppression: Suppression abilities additionally poison enemies. Coincidental Hit: Missed Attacks with automatic weapons inflict bleeding. (Note: Starts at 1 damage per turn, stacks on repeated miss intensify this effect by 1.)

"Deadput, what’s the balance of this mod. Or…the lack of it?":

Good question, it’s got some strengths for sure but it is not grossly overpowered since despite all the benefits your getting with reaction fire.

It’s still just reaction fire with an Assault Rifle, in addition to several perks only working with the suppression ability, there are aim boosting abilities but the overall stat gain is slightly lower then the base mod’s Infantry.

In addition I’ve excluded several other specs, including those in secondary/tertiary slots that give access to cannons. You’ll take your stock issue Assault Rifle and like it Rook!

Mod Install instructions and compatibility:

Make sure to install this mod after any of the required mods.
All the listed DLC as well as it’s mods are hard requirements.

Issues:

Outside of potential other mods that might address this, Burning and Poisoning suppression do not give a notification that their effects get applied, the perks functionally work however. This is not something I can change myself since the perks come from another mod.

You can equip the Boltcaster by default on them and use it in basic, but it sure ain’t gonna work with suppression for obvious reasons. But hey, you…yeah you that guy, knock yourself out by being that one person who goes: "Yeah I’m the one person who gives my Rook’s the Boltcaster, it’s a good trick."

Credits:

Thanks to many, especially those from the MEME server:

FearTheBunnies – For being my main guidance and advice on the project.

Neaye/MrCloista/XpanD/Harehnoth/Stukov – For being additional sources of advice on the Rook during it’s development in addition to suggesting the exclusions for this spec.

Mitzruti/Favid/Kiruka/DerBK – For the perks that inspired me to create this Class Spec and the perks themselves as well.

RustyDios – For parts of the thumbnail from my old Phalanx class mod that I’ve repurposed for this mod’s thumbnail.

TeP – For the base images used for the thumbnail image, co-author of Amalgamation and additional feedback.

h4ilstorm – For the base Amalgamation mod which makes this all possible, and additional feedback.

And most of all:
ChristopherOdd – For being the guiding light that drives my passion for Xcom after all this time in addition to bringing so much joy and entertainment to me and others over the years.

This 50’th mod of mine is dedicated to you my friend, I extend this to the Odd server in general and my fellow Producers on that team even those that have already been mentioned in the credits. Working with you all has given me fond memories I will not forget anytime soon.

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