BETA feedback & discussion

[phobos2077]

v0.9.8

Sound:

• restored and normalized classic BLAM for .223 Pistol
• added new burst sounds for some SMG's to match their actual RPM (number of shots)
• unlocked previously unused vanilla weapon sound effect variations

Balance:

• fixed all NPC's having incorrect armor protection values after map change
• fixed some NPC's having incorrect starting HP on first entering a map
• reduced pre-placed ammo in all maps via new script to ensure adequate quantities for each caliber
• locked the Navarro Armory door with several ways to bypass it and let Quartermaster give standard PA instead
• overhauled NPC ammo reduction for more appropriate quantities
• overhauled all ammo pack sizes for realistic per-round weights, similar to vanilla
• overhauled ammo-related craft recipies to make sense economy-wise
• reworked merchant loot reduction for determinism and exploit prevention
• buffed Rocket Launcher damage by 20%
• buffed G11E RPM to be twice the regular variant
• buffed .223 Pistol damage/range to be competitive against 14mm
• buffed reload speed for Zip Gun and Pipe Rifle
• buffed makeshift laser pistol and added some cells in early areas to make it viable
• increased Pulse weapons energy consumption (a lot) and reduced range
• increased Mega Power Fist and Super Cattle Prod energy consumption
• reduced Metal armor craft requirements, buffed Mk2 variant slightly and reduced it's weight
• reduced DR mod of MFC to -10% as certain energy weapons seemed overbuffed
• reduced price of batteries by 20%
• reduced hit chance bonuses from some weapons and ammo types to motivate skill investment
• reverted Vindicator Minigun's Penetrate perk and burst size change, but increased damage slightly
• reduced Rocket/Grenade launchers AP cost to compensate for higher reload cost
• reduced DEagle AP cost so it remains viable alternative to Magnum
• reduced Tesla Armor price and weight to make it more attractive for purchase
• ensured constant fuel consumption per distance traveled after car upgrade
• increased base healing rate slightly for high-EN characters

Misc:

• updated required RPU version to 2.4.34
• added more sources of radiation
• made Redding Wanamingos hungry for meat like Geckos
• expanded Awareness perk by printing target's resistance values and additional weapon stats (hold Ctrl)
• expanded doctor's services to include healing party and limbs: Dr John, Dr Fung, Dr Jubilee
• made double-sure that you can't get locked out of unique .223 Pistol
• fixed incorrect sprite for Advanced Power Armor
• fixed potential crash when attempting to equip the best weapon on a party member

INSTALLATION:

1. Install Fallout 2.
2. Install RPU v2.4.34 from installer: https://github.com/BGforgeNet/Fallout2_Restoration_Project/releases/tag/v2.4.34
3. Install EcCo using the attached installer into game root folder.

Talking Heads / THAT

If you want to use Talking Heads mod by Goat_Boy and THAT mod by BlackElectric1 (valid for TH v3.7 and THAT 0.4.0 only):

1. Install/update EcCo as described above.
2. Download and install both mods, but don't install any of the patches currently listed on their Nexus.
3. Install "THAT_rpu_v2.4.34_compatibility_patch_v2.zip" from attachments below.

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This discussion was created from the release v0.9.8 (BETA).

[livinginthecosmos]

Hello! What is the course of action to upgrade to the v.0.98 from Ecco 0.97 with bratmanntoffel's Navarro APA fix installed?
Since you introduced a tweak from another modder, would you consider adding Deadly Poison and Sneak to Drug mods by Banjo? Those mods go hand in hand and add depth to the Sneak skill, which follows the vision of your mod.

[phobos2077]

Hello! What is the course of action to upgrade to the v.0.98 from Ecco 0.97 with bratmanntoffel's Navarro APA fix installed?

A modified version of that mod was included in 0.9.8, so you probably don't need it anymore. As for the instructions, since RPU version was changed, I recommend full reinstall RPU+EcCo into a fresh folder and manually copying desired mods from the previous installation.

would you consider adding Deadly Poison and Sneak to Drug mods by Banjo?

I'm not familiar with those. Can you share a link? The may or may not be compatible with the new update. I'm not sure until I take a look at them.

[livinginthecosmos]

nma-fallout.com/threads/banjos-fallout-2-mods.220413 DEADLY POISON & SNEAK TO DRUG. TEMPLE OF TRIALS TWEAKS and WEAPONIZED RADSCORPION LIMBS might also spark your interest, but they look half-baked and probably need some adjustments.
Btw, could you look at the karma penalty for stealing? −5 per fail feels harsh, especially with the steeper steal chance progression from your mod’s Steal and Sneak skill changes.

[phobos2077]

Based on your comment, I've integrated a variation of Sneak to Drug and adjusted karma penalties for stealing.

[livinginthecosmos]

Based on your comment, I've integrated a variation of Sneak to Drug and adjusted karma penalties for stealing.

Thank you! I can't wait to get my hands on the new version.
I know I should probably ask Dekrus, keeping in mind the massive changes to the Poison effect in their mod, but have you considered the Deadly Poison mod? It's supposed to provide another, sneaky way to get rid of bothersome NPCs without relying on massive amounts of super stimpacks or explosives, and ties in with the Sneak to Drug mod.

[phobos2077]

have you considered the Deadly Poison mod? It's supposed to provide another, sneaky way to get rid of bothersome NPCs without relying on massive amounts of super stimpacks or explosives, and ties in with the Sneak to Drug mod.

Based on your description it doesn't sound like something necessary for the current vision. I might revisit the idea in future after 1.0.

[Kuhulin83]

Hello, can you tell me if version 0.98 can be installed on rpu v29?

[phobos2077]

Why? It is an older version. 2.4.34 is the latest

[Kuhulin83]

Mod Talking Heads Actually Talk (THAT) RU (Russian version) It only works properly on v29. (The last one says "error" in the dialog box.) I also play with the Companion Expansion, and its latest version was created just under 29

[phobos2077]

THAT совместим с 2.4.34 и моим модом, в релизах есть специальный патч совместимости. Companion Expansion не совместим, но он будет и с EcCo конфликтовать скорее всего. Нужно кому-то сделать ещё один патч.