Thanks for the good times, XCOM. It's been a wild ride. Can't wait to see what XCOM2 has to offer. For those of you interested in continuing your own XCOM challenge runs, don't forget to stick around at the end of the video for a little parting gift from me :)
My understanding of the crazy high chrysalid will is that they’re absolutely laser focused on eating everything in the universe, and it’s only through incredible psionic power that you can force them to do anything other than that.
The thing with Chryssalids having incredibly high Will is that they are ridiculusly enhanced microscopic insects that are operating on a Hivemind, so they have their emotions reduced to Fight or Flight and procreate through Parasitic means which means little to no room for telepathic discussions
Basically you're trying to use your own will to suppress a being who's already melding into a hive mind (I guess a way to describe it is trying to keep out a horde of creatures from breaking down a door while you're the only one bracing it from being broken down).
I was told the larger the discrepancy, the higher the hit, but I never believed the larger the discrepancy, the higher the hit until I tried a higher discrepancy to achieve a higher chance to hit.
I have 170 hours in xcom and i never knew that the squad leader was the slightly closer to the camera spot, i always assumed it was the highest rank squad member.
Pretty sure you are right. It's just that the position is the deciding factor if ranks are equal. That position will also always have your squad leader before reassigning soldiers. (Double checked with the wiki) Edit: Triple checked in game, wiki is right. Wiki also states that the next conditions (if both previous statements can't decide the leader) are who has the most missions and then the most kills.
Pretty sure that's not true, the highest ranking soldier is the leader. And if two or more have the same rank - then it depends on who has the higher Will
@@steelbear2063 if you see his newest video, he has a bit where he has a 2025 should do list, "Learning how to play Xcom 2 and then not making a video on it" is one of them
I'd like to imagine each of these runs exist somewhere on earth. Like the Robot Army get deployed in India and Master Chef is sent to Canada while the Psychic Soldiers are in Australia
I have not played vanilla in so long that I did a spit take when you say you equipped titan armor before the base assault. Really puts into perspective how much Long War changes the pacing of the tech tree in this game.
Aside from possible in lore reasons, I think part of why some even stronger enemies have such low will is so that psychic powers are still useful in some situations in the late game too. Cause let's be real... if every enemy past the early game has so much will that psychic powers were a no go, nobody would really use them at all due to them having like zero reasonable use cases.
Drifter’s Broadcast did a similar run in xcom2 (it was done a little differently but that was probably because it was a different game) and it was hell on earth THE HIGHER THE DISCREPANCY THE HIGHER THE CHANCE TO HIT
I discovered your channel from your xcom challenge runs, SHIV only and 1 MEC only specifically. Your combination of skill, perseverance, positive attitude, and creative thinking have been a pleasure to enjoy. It's sad to see xcom being retired from your challenge run lineup, but it's going out on a high note. Looking forward to your future content.
Mind Control is such a fun mechanic in these games, although it always makes me wish there was a way to recruit the Aliens or have a full aliens campaign, I did a similar run on a game called "Phoenix Point" and have been a Psi-Addict in every game it's an option ever since
as someone who has actually played the multiplayer i have to say: If you recruit any lowtear aliens they are just a waste of troop slot. higher tier aliens (the tale robed guys in particular [come on brain i LITTERALLY just watched a video where he mentions their name...]) they become overpowered very quickly. (laughs in multiple psy malestorms...) So while it IS possible in theory, it would be very dificult to balance. Unless you want to compleatly rework how they function and make them closer to "normal" soldiers. Like in xcom chimera squad.
It's honestly kinda funny how this run is either really simple (I don't think any of your other challenge runs have had a final room that looked that clean) or hilariously hard, with no in-between. I thought that Ethereals would be harder, though - I guess your Will was just that obscenely high at the end (and that's without Mind Shields!).
Your challenge runs brought me back into the games, I had played xcom enemy within and also 2 when i was younger but had never gotten far in either, but after seeing one of your runs i played through and beat enemy within and then xcom 2, buying the dlc and beating it again. Thanks for finally getting me to finish those masterpieces.
Hi there Lemmon. I am reporting back with the pistol run results. Despite my 1080 hours on it already, most on long war, I could not make it happen on max difficulty. Early game sectoids could not be killed. On second hardest it was a grind. The first few thin men killed my A and B team. But I rushed live alien captures and had plasma pistols researching by month two. Once those came in I felt unstoppable. It did take my whole squad doubletapping or trippletapping to down sectopods but they could be killed. Assault with the free shot within 4 tiles and doubletap as well as increased crit damage was the real mvp. We ended the run with 59 deaths, most on the first months and the horrid base defense. Once that mission finished I had only two troopers ready for missions. Had to buy in more.
Love the xcom content, almost as much as all the dark souls stuff! I'm pretty new, I found you last October after I had a crazy car accident. Shattered my femur, broke my elbow, and almost died. Your videos helped me through the hospital stay, and are helping to keep me sane through the recovery. Thank you for the entertainment, and I can't wait for the next one!
I'm gonna be honest, you and Thedriftersbroadcast were the two people who got me intrested in the XCOM franchise, and i sincerely thank you for it. These games are amazing.
Loved the challenge run! Mind-Control especially meant that I was always looking forward to see what kinda useless or absolutely devastating abilities you'd get access to xD Also very much appreciative of the behind the scenes / tutorial in the end^^
I'll always be thankful for your Xcom runs because they are how I got into your channel, which is now one of my favorites. Thank you for the good times, Lemon, and can't wait for what the future has in store next.
I found this channel not so long ago because I loved the format of the XCOM EW challenges, cant wait to see you in XCOM 2 ❤ (+let's hope the rumours+"leaks" are true and we'll hear about XCOM 3 this year)
I got into this channel due to all the challenge runs and xcom has been one of my favorites. I'd love to see you take on the long war mod but i understand that's a lot to ask for. Looking forward to xcom 2
Honestly never played XCOM but maybe once, and it wasn't my cuppa tea, but watching your runs is something I look forward to 10/10 times. So I'm excited to see what you do with XCOM 2!
idk why he said he's going to play it when he clearly isn't. like if you don't have any interest in the game just say that bro. then he has the balls to say "next year" on a comment as if anyone is going to believe him...
Your explosives only run inspired me to re-download this game recently. Haven't played in close to a decade, and the rust is heavy lol. Excited to get back into shape and eventually start XCOM 2. Looking forward to runs for the sequel Lemon!
As always Lemon, your endings are impeccable. Whether it be the ending of your time with XCOM:Enemy Within or your ending of the video. Perfection! A bit of hyperbole aside. Looking forward to your XCOME 2 videos. Plus, I thought you sent XCOM 1 out in style with a very unique run I never even thought of. Very nice Lemon, thanks for the video.
Nice job on this one! I remember how much trouble TheDriftersBroadcast had with the psi ops only run, Good going sticking it out through 5 failed timelines
Bruh, I love these Xcom runs... I can't wait for these xcom 2 runs... you thought this was hellish. Just wait till you're playing War of the Chosen with only a specific class! I salute you, Lemon 🫡
Yeah the heavy Mech missions were the only real speedbumps I forsaw for a challenge like this. You could so easily get stuck with 2 or 3 pods of cyberdisks and sectapod. Good choice on hust skipping missions until the end. Bypasses that chance of getting soft locked.
I actualy started playing enemy within a month ago before this video came out after getting into your channel and while I haven’t finished my first playthrough yet I’m having a blast
I know virtually nothing about XCOM, but I have loved these videos. Thank you for making these, Lemon. Looking forward to the future of XCOM on the channel
Recently discovered your channel, binge-watched like 30 video over the past couple of weeks. Now every day you upload makes me really happy. Thank you!
I have no opinion on XCOM, never played it and it's not really my game, but I'm always happy to see you playing it lemon! I appreciate you letting folks live vicariously through you on this game, albeit in... Very interesting ways to say the least
Found you through Meaty Jesus and am really glad I did. You and your channel are genuinely entertaining, and equally good for dedicated watching and for side binging alike - nice combination of qualities like that. Happy to subscribe and work myself through your existing and future stuff.
Continue the amazing work! Praise be the firebomb!! P.S. there is one more run, but I don't think it's possible... 1 psi soldier only... im sorry, I'll leave now. Love ya!
This has absolutely nothing to do with this fabulous video but I finally connected who you sound like. You and Roanoke Gaming / Roanoke Tales sound so similar.
Can’t wait for some xcom 2 I’m on the younger side so I watched my dad play enemy within but I personally started with 2 so I’m excited to see some videos on it
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Thanks for the good times, XCOM. It's been a wild ride. Can't wait to see what XCOM2 has to offer.
For those of you interested in continuing your own XCOM challenge runs, don't forget to stick around at the end of the video for a little parting gift from me :)
I love all of these challenge run vids especially for XCOM EW! So looking forward to what you do with my favorite game of all time XCOM 2!!!
Lemon! You should totally upload a normal playthrough of Xcom 2 just so we get to see your normal playthrough methods!
XCOM 2 is gonna be fun I promise, I've played the game multiple times and I always have fun
I am curious, did you ever have to face an ethereal in the Base Defense mission?
As a sidenote, love the new intro
My understanding of the crazy high chrysalid will is that they’re absolutely laser focused on eating everything in the universe, and it’s only through incredible psionic power that you can force them to do anything other than that.
They are too stupid to command.
Technically fucking since they..make babies while eating?
They're too animalistic in nature to think of anything but their core impulsive instinct, makes a lot of sense
The thing with Chryssalids having incredibly high Will is that they are ridiculusly enhanced microscopic insects that are operating on a Hivemind, so they have their emotions reduced to Fight or Flight and procreate through Parasitic means which means little to no room for telepathic discussions
Basically you're trying to use your own will to suppress a being who's already melding into a hive mind (I guess a way to describe it is trying to keep out a horde of creatures from breaking down a door while you're the only one bracing it from being broken down).
Friendly reminder that the larger the discrepancy, the higher your chance to hit.
...so just make 0 Will soldiers, so that every enemy has high discrepancy
Oh, I never knew that the larger the discrepancy, the higher the hit! Thank you!
I was told the larger the discrepancy, the higher the hit, but I never believed the larger the discrepancy, the higher the hit until I tried a higher discrepancy to achieve a higher chance to hit.
I have 170 hours in xcom and i never knew that the squad leader was the slightly closer to the camera spot, i always assumed it was the highest rank squad member.
Pretty sure you are right. It's just that the position is the deciding factor if ranks are equal. That position will also always have your squad leader before reassigning soldiers. (Double checked with the wiki)
Edit: Triple checked in game, wiki is right. Wiki also states that the next conditions (if both previous statements can't decide the leader) are who has the most missions and then the most kills.
@@sparkydl289 But what if all of those things are equal? I NEED ANSWERS WITHOUT LOOKING IT UP MYSELF!!
Shiv"s 4tw
Pretty sure that's not true, the highest ranking soldier is the leader. And if two or more have the same rank - then it depends on who has the higher Will
Rookie Numbers, rookie. Get almost 400 hours 😅
I'm ready for some xcom 2 challenge runs.
We will remember you Enemy Within!
I will finnaly be able to do them
wonder if they will do xcom chimera squad after xcom 2
@@arandomthingintheabyss2062
Wonder if we ever see XCOM 2
@@steelbear2063 if you see his newest video, he has a bit where he has a 2025 should do list, "Learning how to play Xcom 2 and then not making a video on it" is one of them
It’s been lovely to have you as part of the XCOM Enemy within community. We love you lemon ❤
agreed
Speaking of the XCOM community... does anyone reading this have the Bubonic achievement on Steam? It'd awesome if I could get that lol.
You do not speak for all of us.
@@l3gg3rz you do not speak for all of us 🤓
I'd like to imagine each of these runs exist somewhere on earth. Like the Robot Army get deployed in India and Master Chef is sent to Canada while the Psychic Soldiers are in Australia
How else do you think we wrangle the wildlife here?
deploying the doomslayer to brazil
@@isuckatusernames4297 Where did Duke Nukem get sent? *facepalm* Of course it was Florida...
I have not played vanilla in so long that I did a spit take when you say you equipped titan armor before the base assault. Really puts into perspective how much Long War changes the pacing of the tech tree in this game.
same
9 months later and still waiting for that XCOM 2 content. I’m dying here
Technically we’ve been waiting since the mech only run
Aside from possible in lore reasons, I think part of why some even stronger enemies have such low will is so that psychic powers are still useful in some situations in the late game too. Cause let's be real... if every enemy past the early game has so much will that psychic powers were a no go, nobody would really use them at all due to them having like zero reasonable use cases.
Drifter’s Broadcast did a similar run in xcom2 (it was done a little differently but that was probably because it was a different game) and it was hell on earth
THE HIGHER THE DISCREPANCY THE HIGHER THE CHANCE TO HIT
As Drifter said in his introduction of his psionics only run, even a rookies only run was easier.
These videos are always so relaxing. A far cry from Lemon's experience, I'm sure.
19:01 "and a battalion of mutons descended from heaven"
It's rare that you hear such a sentence
I discovered your channel from your xcom challenge runs, SHIV only and 1 MEC only specifically. Your combination of skill, perseverance, positive attitude, and creative thinking have been a pleasure to enjoy. It's sad to see xcom being retired from your challenge run lineup, but it's going out on a high note. Looking forward to your future content.
Mind Control is such a fun mechanic in these games, although it always makes me wish there was a way to recruit the Aliens or have a full aliens campaign, I did a similar run on a game called "Phoenix Point" and have been a Psi-Addict in every game it's an option ever since
as someone who has actually played the multiplayer i have to say:
If you recruit any lowtear aliens they are just a waste of troop slot.
higher tier aliens (the tale robed guys in particular [come on brain i LITTERALLY just watched a video where he mentions their name...]) they become overpowered very quickly. (laughs in multiple psy malestorms...)
So while it IS possible in theory, it would be very dificult to balance.
Unless you want to compleatly rework how they function and make them closer to "normal" soldiers. Like in xcom chimera squad.
@@vyran7044 chimera squad is worth just for the funny interactions lol
Phoenix Point was made by XCOM's original creator :]
We didn't even have to go plaid and into a panel to "smokem if you got em." I love Space Balls so much.
Awesome video, watching you play XCOM makes me wanna play XCOM until I remember that " The larger the discrepancy the higher chance to hit!"
It's honestly kinda funny how this run is either really simple (I don't think any of your other challenge runs have had a final room that looked that clean) or hilariously hard, with no in-between. I thought that Ethereals would be harder, though - I guess your Will was just that obscenely high at the end (and that's without Mind Shields!).
Oh my God he didn't even use mind shields!!
Your challenge runs brought me back into the games, I had played xcom enemy within and also 2 when i was younger but had never gotten far in either, but after seeing one of your runs i played through and beat enemy within and then xcom 2, buying the dlc and beating it again. Thanks for finally getting me to finish those masterpieces.
Man i hope “answer me~”lives on to XCOM2, of all things
Hi there Lemmon. I am reporting back with the pistol run results. Despite my 1080 hours on it already, most on long war, I could not make it happen on max difficulty. Early game sectoids could not be killed. On second hardest it was a grind. The first few thin men killed my A and B team. But I rushed live alien captures and had plasma pistols researching by month two. Once those came in I felt unstoppable.
It did take my whole squad doubletapping or trippletapping to down sectopods but they could be killed. Assault with the free shot within 4 tiles and doubletap as well as increased crit damage was the real mvp.
We ended the run with 59 deaths, most on the first months and the horrid base defense. Once that mission finished I had only two troopers ready for missions. Had to buy in more.
Thanks a lot for your vids and getting me back into XCom.
Love the xcom content, almost as much as all the dark souls stuff! I'm pretty new, I found you last October after I had a crazy car accident. Shattered my femur, broke my elbow, and almost died. Your videos helped me through the hospital stay, and are helping to keep me sane through the recovery. Thank you for the entertainment, and I can't wait for the next one!
I'm gonna be honest, you and Thedriftersbroadcast were the two people who got me intrested in the XCOM franchise, and i sincerely thank you for it. These games are amazing.
Love the XCOM vids!💙🌠 and the Backlogs of course
How dare you get me into Xcom only to finish doing xcom!
Just kidding love your content man glad to see you enjoy this game as much as me.
I have loved these XCOM enemy within videos of yours thank you
Loved the challenge run! Mind-Control especially meant that I was always looking forward to see what kinda useless or absolutely devastating abilities you'd get access to xD
Also very much appreciative of the behind the scenes / tutorial in the end^^
Sorry for the loss of XCOM. It was a good run
I'll always be thankful for your Xcom runs because they are how I got into your channel, which is now one of my favorites. Thank you for the good times, Lemon, and can't wait for what the future has in store next.
I found this channel not so long ago because I loved the format of the XCOM EW challenges, cant wait to see you in XCOM 2 ❤
(+let's hope the rumours+"leaks" are true and we'll hear about XCOM 3 this year)
I love lemon, but that "why whole ass one thing, when you can half-ass multiple things" was pure gold... I am using that from now on 🤣
You got me into XCOM again, with me finally finishing it a few days ago.
I got into this channel due to all the challenge runs and xcom has been one of my favorites. I'd love to see you take on the long war mod but i understand that's a lot to ask for. Looking forward to xcom 2
Always a good day when you post! Excited to watch this challenge run.
Haven’t seen the video but from the title I know it’ll be great!
I’m excited for you to do Xcom 2!
I absolutely love the new intro, especially the firebomb as the selected choice icon
That "ANSWER ME" was the best part
So glad he’s branching out, its so entertaining seeing such a wide variety of games.
Honestly never played XCOM but maybe once, and it wasn't my cuppa tea, but watching your runs is something I look forward to 10/10 times. So I'm excited to see what you do with XCOM 2!
I love the Xcmon content, and i can't wait for you to continue with the others in the future !!!
aliens: were wining by sending only robots. also the aliens: send in more weak willed organics
"Time to move on to Xcom 2!" 17 months later...
idk why he said he's going to play it when he clearly isn't. like if you don't have any interest in the game just say that bro. then he has the balls to say "next year" on a comment as if anyone is going to believe him...
Of all the games I expected Lemon to make me fall in love with, Xcom was *not* one of them. Well played, good knight.
Your explosives only run inspired me to re-download this game recently. Haven't played in close to a decade, and the rust is heavy lol. Excited to get back into shape and eventually start XCOM 2. Looking forward to runs for the sequel Lemon!
0:15 say that aggain 🎉
In thick of it everybody knows
As always Lemon, your endings are impeccable. Whether it be the ending of your time with XCOM:Enemy Within or your ending of the video. Perfection! A bit of hyperbole aside. Looking forward to your XCOME 2 videos. Plus, I thought you sent XCOM 1 out in style with a very unique run I never even thought of. Very nice Lemon, thanks for the video.
I also liked the addition of Risk of Rain 2's "The rain, Formerley known as purple" twoards the end.
Nice job on this one!
I remember how much trouble TheDriftersBroadcast had with the psi ops only run,
Good going sticking it out through 5 failed timelines
I've been waiting for this one, and it did not disappoint! A worthy send off to XCOM. What a game..
Lemon, you have single handedly made me question what is possible in these video games. For that, thank you and Godspeed on your xcom 2 runs.
Finally! Been needing some more backlogs content!!!
Bruh, I love these Xcom runs...
I can't wait for these xcom 2 runs... you thought this was hellish. Just wait till you're playing War of the Chosen with only a specific class! I salute you, Lemon 🫡
Yeah the heavy Mech missions were the only real speedbumps I forsaw for a challenge like this. You could so easily get stuck with 2 or 3 pods of cyberdisks and sectapod.
Good choice on hust skipping missions until the end. Bypasses that chance of getting soft locked.
I actualy started playing enemy within a month ago before this video came out after getting into your channel and while I haven’t finished my first playthrough yet I’m having a blast
I didnt even know the Squad Leader was a mechanic until this point
I know virtually nothing about XCOM, but I have loved these videos. Thank you for making these, Lemon. Looking forward to the future of XCOM on the channel
Recently discovered your channel, binge-watched like 30 video over the past couple of weeks.
Now every day you upload makes me really happy. Thank you!
never thought I'd see mind-controlled ethereal but here we are
I've loved these XCOM runs, but I'm sure I'll love 2's even more. Templar run, baby!
Xcom was one of my favorite series, im so excited for the Xcom 2 series. May it be just as great if not better then ever
I’m pumped for XCOM 2 runs, I’ve been loving these!
I have no opinion on XCOM, never played it and it's not really my game, but I'm always happy to see you playing it lemon! I appreciate you letting folks live vicariously through you on this game, albeit in... Very interesting ways to say the least
Your XCOM vids have always been my favourite. Thank you.
So...spent the last 2 days binging most of your content. Can't wait for more
One of the best videos! I love the mental fire bomb run ❤
Found you through Meaty Jesus and am really glad I did.
You and your channel are genuinely entertaining, and equally good for dedicated watching and for side binging alike - nice combination of qualities like that. Happy to subscribe and work myself through your existing and future stuff.
I feel very lucky to have found someone still enjoying and playing xcom!
Dude, thank you.
U destroying EW has been something I have been following almost religiously.
Thanks bro, hoping to see what we r gonna do in xcom 2.
Looking forward to your XCOM2 videos! The XCOM ones have been great.
Not only did you get my like and subscribe. You got me feeling nostalgic too play a game I love very much.
Thanks for getting me back into Xcom 1 and 2 lemon!
Ayyy love you’re vids man keep up the good work mate. Lots love
XCOM 2 psionics is really fun especially since a faction is dedicated to it. A lot of cool stuff with XCOM 2
I like how last etherial backed into corner screeching in panic 😂
"Why whole ass one thing when you can half ass multiple things at once?"
-Lemon
Continue the amazing work! Praise be the firebomb!!
P.S. there is one more run, but I don't think it's possible... 1 psi soldier only... im sorry, I'll leave now. Love ya!
Even though I don't even care for, play or even know this game, this was an entertaining video!
Thanx!=)
This has absolutely nothing to do with this fabulous video but I finally connected who you sound like. You and Roanoke Gaming / Roanoke Tales sound so similar.
What a great video. Thank you for the content lemon.
Super hyped for Xcom2! Love that game, it's one of my all time faves.
I love the xcom runs, thank you Lemon!
Can’t wait for some xcom 2 I’m on the younger side so I watched my dad play enemy within but I personally started with 2 so I’m excited to see some videos on it
Good bye xcom you were truly an epic challenge. Looking forward to your next video, All hail the fire bomb cult!
Great channel, love your x com stuff
I can feel the Warp overtaking me... IT IS A GOOD PAIN!
Between this and the last videos I binge watched all videos in the channel hehe
me: click on this video to rewatch.
also me, the moment i do: "the larger the discrepancy!"
I love the use of the Metroid Prime 2 main theme in the end scene. What an alien, eerie theme.
Ethereals: How does your mind burn?
Lemon: I am firebomb in heart and mind.
THERE IS A HERO WITH FIREBOMBS IN DARKEST DUNGEON 2, YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO
Ooh new intro lemon! Looks great
Time for the XCOM: Long War challenge runs to begin
Thank you. New here. Looking forward to the journey ahead 🎉❤
Loving the XCOM runs, can't wait for XCOM 2!
Me: Sees a new video from Lemon
Also me internally and externally: WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Amazing as always lemon!
Excellent taste in music, Lemon. Picking songs from Risk of Rain 2 is an inspired choice c=
Gotta say hearing the Risk of Rain 2 OST in the background of a Lemon XCOM vid is a crossover K didn't know I needed.
Still waiting on XCOM 2, and possibly a SPARK-only run.
god, i love the metroid prime 2 music u have playing here adn there lmao