Fixed a redscreen error for the Templar Random Ability Deck.

Removed unnecessary extra cosmetic armor types from each class.

~ Multiple custom skills given new voice bark hooks via a CPP Framework update.

I have also written a short dev blog on voice barks for custom abilities on Hero units.

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NOTE: Perk Path changes affect newly recruited Heroes only!

If you wish to update an existing Hero's skill set following this update, please see this blog post.



~ Minor rebalance

- Removed perks: Bring 'Em On, Implacable
+ New perks: Full Throttle, Guardian

Random Deck:
~ Consolidated down to 15 abilities.
~ Vastly improved perk selection.



~ Tactical Rigging is now a default skill.
~ Shadowstep is no longer a default skill. It is available at Captain.

~ General balance shuffle of skills across paths.

- Removed perks: Thunder, Target Definition
+ New perks: Soul Harvest, Hex Hunter

Random Deck:
~ Consolidated down to 15 abilities.

The Reaper was just annoying af not having ANY gear slots when you start, so Rigging was the #1 pick at CPL every time. The move to default eliminates that automatic pick.

~ General balance shuffle of skills across paths.
~ Storm Force now grants a flat +50% damage boost.

- Removed perks: Dies Irae (broken), True Grit, Aftershock
+ New perks: Lightning Reflexes, Quickdraw, Shadow Blade

Random Deck:
~ Removed multiple broken AOE perks.
~ Consolidated down to 14 abilities.

Your first selection choice at CPL is now an agonising split between Parry, Channel and Lightning Reflexes. Aftershock & True Grit fans, those perks are now in the Random Deck.

This update is a refresh of the custom AWC decks I made for the Heroes.
It also grants Shadowstep to the Reaper as a default ability.


NOTE: Perk Path changes affect newly recruited Heroes only!

If you wish to update an existing Hero's skill set following this update, please see this blog post.



Skirmisher AWC Deck:

- Removed perk: Personal Defense Field
- Removed perk: Draw Fire

+ New perk: Blitzkrieg!
+ New perk: Iron Curtain



+ New default ability: Shadowstep

Reaper AWC Deck:

- Removed perk: Kubikuri
- Removed perk: Flechette Shot
- Removed perk: Jackal Shot
- Removed perk: Point Blank

+ New perk: Hammershot
+ New perk: Sprinter
+ New perk: Singe
+ New perk: Weapon Expert

Switched out lesser used perks for direct combat power upgrades for the Reaper.

Templar AWC Deck:

- Removed perk: Shadowstep
- Removed perk: Supercharge
- Removed perk: Infighter

+ New perk: Lightning Reflexes
+ New perk: Lightning Hands
+ New perk: Wounding Shot
+ New perk: Vae Victis
+ New perk: Evasive

The Templar now has 18 perks in their custom AWC Deck, matching the Reaper & Skirmisher.

This update is to accompany a large update to Chimera Classes mod. It adds some new icon artwork for certain abilities and gives the Skirmisher a more aggressive top row.


NOTE: Perk Path changes affect newly recruited Heroes only!

If you wish to update an existing Hero's skill set following this update, please see this blog post.


~ Modified Return Fire to use new CCReturnFire template.

Praetor path:

+ New CPL Perk: Executioner
+ New SGT Perk: Bring 'Em On!

Skirmisher AWC Deck:

- Removed Perk: Float Like A Butterfly (compatibility issues)
~ Moved to deck: Flush
~ Moved to deck: Light Ordnance


Reaper AWC Deck:

+ Added: Serial
+ Added: Death From Above


~ Renamed and gave new icons to the following Perks:

~ 'Soul Rend' is now: Heaven's Scale
~ 'Downtown Heat' is now: Punisher
~' I Meant To Do That' is now: True Grit
~ 'Aether' is now: Fortress

Templar Path:

~ Swapped SGT Perk: Templar Exchange
~ For Templar AWC Perk: Channel

~ Removed vanilla BRG XP Unlocker config - moved to CPP Framework
~ Removed vanilla classes BRG skill patch - moved to CPP Framework

Change Log Guide: + Boost, - Nerf, ~ Misc

NOTE: Perk Path changes affect newly recruited Heroes only!

If you wish to update an existing Hero's skill set following this update, please see this blog post.



- Removed AWC perk: Parkour - It's the vanilla GTS skill!
+ New AWC perk: Full Throttle
+ New AWC perk: Float Like A Butterfly

Wrath Path:

- Removed LT perk: Whirlwind - Did not trigger with Justice kills
+ Added LT perk: Implacable
~ Switched COL & BRG perks around - Judgment <> Shellburst Stab



- Removed AWC perk: Infiltration - It's the vanilla GTS skill!
~ New AWC perk: Jackal Shot
~ New AWC perk: Ghost Grenade



- Removed AWC perk: Mentally Awake - It's the vanilla GTS skill!
~ New AWC perks: Shadowthorn, Terrible Thought, Shadowstep (moved from paths)

Drastically reworked the Templar, as I was generally unhappy with it's combat effectiveness compared to the Skirmisher/Reaper. Instead of being a dsyfunctional mash of blood/stealth/templar, this version moves back towards the vanilla design of a straight-forward damage dealer.

The new Focus path upgrades your Templar's ranged abilities, Volt and the Autopistol, making the Templar not entirely useless on turns when you need stay at range.

Psi-blade Path:

+ New LT perk: Soul Stab
+ Bladestorm: moved to CPT
- Rend Fleche: moved to COL
- Deflect & Reflect: Moved to the Templar path.

Focus Path:

- Removed perk: Palpatine's Ruse
+ New CPL perk: I Meant To Do That
+ New SGT perk: Aftershock
+ New LT perk: Downtown Heat (an auto-pistol killzone)
+ New MJR perk: Aether (a Templar version of Fortress)
+ New BRG perk: Stormforce

Templar Path:

+ New CPL perk: Amplify
+ New SGT perk: Exchange
+ New BRG perk: Ghost
~ General shuffle of existing perks

~ Prevented the Chimera Templar from being granted extra Psi stats & skills from Psi Overhaul mod.

~ Added a config file to unlock Brigadier Rank 8, so non-CC users can actually select the final perks.

This can easily be disabled if it causes issues for random class mods, see main page description.

~ Added a patch for vanilla classes, blessing them with two unique Brigadier skills from Chimera Perk Pack.

~ Added New Promotion Screens By Default as a desirable item, again for vanilla class users.

~ Added Not Enough Skirmishing as a desirable item, not actually essential.

REAPER

+ New AWC perks: Medishot, Kubikuri, Point Blank


SKIRMISHER

+ New AWC perks: Blast Padding, Field Medic, Lighting Fang
~ Fixed an issue with Tesla Rounds not decreasing hack defence.


TEMPLAR

+ New AWC perks: Infighter, Hard Target, Supercharge
~ Fixed a chain-break typo which was causing 65% of possible Templar AWC perks to never spawn.

~ Unlocked unlimited customisation for all Hero Classes. Equip Soldier & TLE pieces.


TEMPLAR:

- Removed skill: Cat's Meow
+ New CPT skill: Shadowstep (moved from Templar AWC)
+ New BRG skill: Mentally Awake
+ New AWC skill: Ghost (moved from BRG)

Many thanks to shiremct for the scripting tips in this update.

~ Reformatted the ClassData.Ini file, making it vastly easier to read.
~ Switched vanilla edit method to ! purge.
This should resolve issues with custom RebuildAll console commands

~ Wrote an eStat value Guide within the ClassData.Ini file header.
~ Calculated and recorded Lifetime vanilla class stat gains within the ClassData.Ini file header.
~ Added eStat growth summary at the bottom of each class entry within the ClassData.Ini file


SKIRMISHER

- Reset Stat growth closer to vanilla.
+ Added minor Dodge stat growth (+5 lifetime possible)
+ Added +1 Mobility boost at SGT.


REAPER

- Reset Stat growth closer to vanilla.
+ Added Dodge stat growth (+7 lifetime possible)
+ Boosted Hack stat growth (+30 lifetime possible)


TEMPLAR

- Reset Stat growth closer to vanilla.
+ Added Dodge stat growth (+7 lifetime possible)
+ Boosted Will stat growth (+12 lifetime possible)

- Added WOTC Alien Armor Customization by Iridar as a required item to prevent T-posing from Frostbite animation on custom-armor Skirmishers.

SKIRMISHER

- Removed Sociopath from the Skirmisher AWC deck
+ Replaced with LW2 Aggression