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RolandJ 27 Mar, 2022 @ 2:21pm
Unsolved: Self-Reveal Ability (Standalone Mod)
(I had originally written this for reapers, but I've edited and generalized it to "units", as this ability could be useful to have on all units, similar to how "Overwatch All" is on all units.)

Could we please have a standalone (not an overhaul) mod created that provides a self-reveal ability?

That way the player can drop the unit's concealment/shadow status when and only when the player wants that unit to participate in overwatch traps? Once the squad has already been revealed, it can be quite hard to get a concealed unit to participate in overwatch traps when no self-revealing actions are available (breaking windows/doors) since "Overwatch (Concealed)" would then only trigger if the unit is revealed during the enemy turn; and placing the unit on the red flare isn't such a great idea, nor is it possible if the unit is more than a blue move away, unless the unit has ever-vigilant or bladestorm plus it's a risk if a purifier is in the reinforcements (unless you have fortress).

Looking for a 100% reliable way of dropping concealment/shadow (without an action point spent) so that I can put the unit into overwatch (unconcealed version).

Thanks!
Last edited by RolandJ; 7 Apr, 2022 @ 5:32am
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Dragon32 27 Mar, 2022 @ 5:08pm 
The Proficiency Classes version of the Reaper functions like that. I don't believe just that has been released as a standalone mod, though.
RolandJ 28 Mar, 2022 @ 6:07am 
Thank you, I took a look at that at your suggestion. I would prefer a standalone version, as I only want this one feature. I don't want to take on an overhaul mod (dozens of potentially unwanted features) when all I want is this *one* feature, you know?
Last edited by RolandJ; 28 Mar, 2022 @ 2:16pm
khumak 29 Mar, 2022 @ 1:31pm 
The most reliable way to do it without a mod is to move in such a way that you intentionally kick down a door, break a window, or run through the red detection radius of a civilian. You can control click to force the reaper to take a specific path if needed. Another option if it's a reinforcement drop is to place the reaper right on the red dot in overwatch. He'll get flanked when the drop comes and get his overwatch shot in. Unfortunately it might be a purifier...
Last edited by khumak; 29 Mar, 2022 @ 1:33pm
RolandJ 29 Mar, 2022 @ 2:16pm 
@khumak Thank you. Yeah, I'm aware that the player can self-reveal the reaper via such revealing actions. However, there are no windows to jump through when in a wide-open space and no doors to kick through while on a bare rooftop or ledge. This is why I'm looking for a 100% reliable ability-based rather than revealing-action-based method that can be implemented without prior planning, that way it can be used even in a pinch.
Last edited by RolandJ; 29 Mar, 2022 @ 2:23pm
RolandJ 29 Mar, 2022 @ 2:18pm 
Could someone make a standalone self-reveal ability mod, please? :)
Two Gun Bob 6 Apr, 2022 @ 12:42pm 
I've had a need for this too.
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Date Posted: 27 Mar, 2022 @ 2:21pm
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