If you were to make a total/partial conversion of XCOM: Enemy Unknown...

[mikeymikec]

In case you haven't played Quake 1 with the partial / total conversions available that amateurs have made (such as "Simpsons Quake"), where characters/enemies are replaced with alternate models and sound effects, and a shambler sounds like Barney (the constantly drunk Simpsons character), this is the sort of thing I mean when I ask the question in the topic.

The first thing that came to mind was when using the Arc Thrower, I'd have a Hot Fuzz reference, where the Arc Thrower person says "Playtime's over!" and hit the alien with a cuddly monkey.

The second idea I had is from the final episode of Harvey Birdman, when a unit becomes panicked, I would have the Birdgirl quote where she says "ohmygodohmygodohmygod" really fast without stopping.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

I would add multiple bases, base defense, multiple skyrangers, multiple-interceptor battles, more UFO intercepts, larger squads, four-square superheavy SHIVs, alien units to match, fewer bugs, and underwater/LEO missions with a corresponding tech tree for each environment.

But that's me.

 

[mikeymikec]

I'm not sure you quite got what I meant

 

[Clinkster]

The second idea I had is from the final episode of Harvey Birdman, when a unit becomes panicked, I would have the Birdgirl quote where she says "ohmygodohmygodohmygod" really fast without stopping.

"Commander, get in here" -Colbert

 

[ultimatebob]

I would add multiple bases, base defense, multiple skyrangers, multiple-interceptor battles, more UFO intercepts, larger squads, four-square superheavy SHIVs, alien units to match, fewer bugs, and underwater/LEO missions with a corresponding tech tree for each environment.

But that's me.

Basically, you're remaking the original XCom. Isn't someone already working on that?

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Basically, you're remaking the original XCom. Isn't someone already working on that?

Yeah, Firaxis. They had it about half done when they released it.

Serious answer: yes. But every version I've tried CTD'd like a mofo.

http://ufoai.org/

 

[JamesV]

I'd get rid of the flight combat altogether; watch bars and hit buff buttons is retardedly stupid compared the ground combat.

I'd offer a marathon setting, ala Civilization. A game mode where you might have plenty of time to build a full base and multiple ranked squads, but have to respond to more abductions/events with an increase in difficulty.

I'd definately work out a engine/system that visually showed you the chance to hit. So many hit numbers seem stupid with what I am looking at on my screen, and I'd try to match the math to the visuals to what the player sees.

 

[Elcs]

I'd create real Chrysalids... not those pansy little face hugger things they decided to introduce.

 

[ultimatebob]

Yeah, Firaxis. They had it about half done when they released it.

Serious answer: yes. But every version I've tried CTD'd like a mofo.

http://ufoai.org/

Wow... that game is really needs a LOT of work! I didn't think that it would be possible to have graphics worse than the original XCOM, but they somehow pulled it off