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2024-12-16T17:31:30Z

Grimdark

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	A realistic playthrough closer to what Ikaanos really feels like, adding an additional prerequisite to plan your finances, NPC assignments and combat situations.		A realistic playthrough closer to what Ikaanos really feels like, adding an additional prerequisite to plan your finances, NPC assignments and combat situations.

	'''~~Other difficulty~~ changes (Grimdark):'''		'''Difficulty changes (Grimdark):'''

	* High-tier ammo and stimpacks are more scarce.		* High-tier ammo and stimpacks are more scarce.

2024-12-16T17:31:18Z

Grimdark

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	* Melee combat costs Stamina points for the MC and NPCs (1 point per hit down to a minimum of 5).		* Melee combat costs Stamina points for the MC and NPCs (1 point per hit down to a minimum of 5).
	* Fighting during storms adds a -15 hit chance penalty for ranged weapons and a -10 damage modification for plasma rifles (also affect enemies).		* Fighting during storms adds a -15 hit chance penalty for ranged weapons and a -10 damage modification for plasma rifles (also affect enemies).
			* Fighting while Tired or with 5 (or less) Stamina points now imposes a -10 chance penalty (per state) for all weapon types.

2024-11-06T09:52:56Z

Grimdark

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	* You cannot assign "away" NPCs (vendors, academy, scavengers) as Followers between 8 am and 4 pm.		* You cannot assign "away" NPCs (vendors, academy, scavengers) as Followers between 8 am and 4 pm.
	* Melee combat costs Stamina points for the MC and NPCs (1 point per hit down to a minimum of 5).		* Melee combat costs Stamina points for the MC and NPCs (1 point per hit down to a minimum of 5).
			* Fighting during storms adds a -15 hit chance penalty for ranged weapons and a -10 damage modification for plasma rifles (also affect enemies).

2024-10-18T08:21:02Z

Sandbox

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	A casual playthrough for those who want to experiment or just take it easy.		A casual playthrough for those who want to experiment or just take it easy.

	* Adds a retainer (+$50/day).		* Adds a retainer (+$150/day).
			* +$10,000 starting money.
	* Easier skill rolls (+15 to all chance rolls).		* Easier skill rolls (+15 to all chance rolls).
	* No need to manage your MC's hygiene.		* No need to manage your MC's hygiene.

2024-10-18T08:20:42Z

Grimdark

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	===Grimdark===		===Grimdark===
	A realistic playthrough closer to what Ikaanos really feels like~~. Nothing is nerfed - training~~, combat ~~and slave dynamics are the same as on normal difficulties - what changes with Grimdark difficulty is the world around you~~.		A realistic playthrough closer to what Ikaanos really feels like, adding an additional prerequisite to plan your finances, NPC assignments and combat situations.

	~~First, you need to plan out your finances to have any chance of staying afloat as maintenance is somewhat higher and you're supplied with less starting money.~~		'''Other difficulty changes (Grimdark):'''

	'''Other difficulty changes:'''

	* High-tier ammo and stimpacks are more scarce.		* High-tier ammo and stimpacks are more scarce.

2024-10-18T08:19:06Z

Grimdark

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	* High-tier ammo and stimpacks are more scarce.		* High-tier ammo and stimpacks are more scarce.
	* ~~Slightly decreased~~ cash and Merchandise drops from enemies.		* Decreased cash and Merchandise drops from enemies.
	* ~~Slightly increased~~ armor costs.		* Increased armor costs.
	* ~~No numerical values for slaves.~~		* You cannot assign "away" NPCs (vendors, academy, scavengers) as Followers between 8 am and 4 pm.
	* Dynamic Influence. A high Influence (2,~~500+~~) ~~will slowly deteriorate (2-~~8 points per ~~day)~~ down to ~~2,500~~.		* Melee combat costs Stamina points for the MC and NPCs (1 point per hit down to a minimum of 5).

2023-03-08T14:43:37Z

Grimdark

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	* Slightly increased armor costs.		* Slightly increased armor costs.
	* No numerical values for slaves.		* No numerical values for slaves.
			* Dynamic Influence. A high Influence (2,500+) will slowly deteriorate (2-8 points per day) down to 2,500.

2023-03-08T14:38:48Z

Grimdark

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	===Grimdark===		===Grimdark===
	A realistic playthrough closer to what Ikaanos really feels like. Nothing is nerfed - training, combat and slave dynamics are the same as on normal difficulties~~. What~~ changes with Grimdark difficulty is the world around you.		A realistic playthrough closer to what Ikaanos really feels like. Nothing is nerfed - training, combat and slave dynamics are the same as on normal difficulties - what changes with Grimdark difficulty is the world around you.

	First, you need to plan out your finances to have any chance of staying afloat as maintenance is somewhat higher and you're supplied with less starting money.		First, you need to plan out your finances to have any chance of staying afloat as maintenance is somewhat higher and you're supplied with less starting money.

2023-03-08T14:38:17Z

Grimdark

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	===Grimdark===		===Grimdark===
	A realistic playthrough closer to what Ikaanos really feels like.		A realistic playthrough closer to what Ikaanos really feels like. Nothing is nerfed - training, combat and slave dynamics are the same as on normal difficulties. What changes with Grimdark difficulty is the world around you.

	First, you need to plan out your finances to have any chance of staying afloat as maintenance is somewhat higher and you're supplied with less starting money.		First, you need to plan out your finances to have any chance of staying afloat as maintenance is somewhat higher and you're supplied with less starting money.

			'''Other difficulty changes:'''

	* High-tier ammo and stimpacks are more scarce.		* High-tier ammo and stimpacks are more scarce.

2023-03-08T14:36:30Z

Sandbox

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:36, 8 March 2023
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	* Adds a retainer (+$50/day).		* Adds a retainer (+$50/day).
	* Easier skill rolls (+15 to all chance rolls).		* Easier skill rolls (+15 to all chance rolls).
	* No need to ~~shower~~ MC.		* No need to manage your MC's hygiene.
	* Enemies do less damage in combat.		* Enemies do less damage in combat.