mgeorge on 8/7/2010 at 19:33
Is it me or does this mod make the game harder? I'm playing Stalker difficulty, not master, and I'm having all kinds of trouble in X18. Between those freaking dwarfs, Snorks, and Blood Suckers, I'm getting my ass kicked. Not sure if I can even get out of there without a reload from about 3 hrs. earlier, which is my own fault for not creating more manual saves.
Weapons do seem a bit more accurate, but it seems like the suits are wearing out even faster than vanilla.
There's a lot of things I do like about the mod however. The repair option is nice, (though expensive), the blowouts are very cool, and the ALife seems much more active which makes for some very hairy encounters.
Don't get me wrong though. This is probably the most immersive game I've ever played and roaming around at night is one of the most terrifying experiences I've had in any video game.
mothra on 8/7/2010 at 23:01
np. yes, it does make it harder and afaik it was done with master difficulty in mind. so I don't know how it behaves on STALKER. you should take it slow if that even helps and let them come to you.
f1 grenades are very effective, as well as underbarrel nade launchers. for bloodsuckers always a shotgun with normal bucks, not the expensive, bad ammo. but there are no real tips in OL, they have a more agressive a-life and spawn system.
mgeorge on 9/7/2010 at 05:01
Christ! I got out of there, but man it was tough. To many reloads, however I think what I need to do is plan better. I had forgotten how tough that area was, and went in without the proper ammo, suit at half strength, and didn't utilize my artifacts the way I should have.
I thought I had read this mod makes the game a bit easier haha. Slipped my mind that you have to think to survive in this game.
Anyway thanks for the tips. I'll keep them in mind.
