TAD launch no longer end xeno prep phase / only landing does #17038
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uh, isn't this like, highly problematic? tad can deploy marines via rappel and xenos will just wall them in instantly. |
Oh, haha, forgot that was even a feature. 💀 |
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Why is this one PR? What does kutjevo have to do with the tad change? |
The LZ and the entire outside of the LZ were one area. So, the outside of LZ (aka the side of the shutters that xeno belong on) was considered MARINE_BASE. Had to add it in this PR because it would of meant that TAD could land outside of the LZ in Kutjevo and keep xenos in prep mode. |
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fair! |
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| if(!(rappel_area.area_flags & MARINE_BASE)) | ||
| SEND_GLOBAL_SIGNAL(COMSIG_GLOB_TADPOLE_LANDED_OUT_LZ) |
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This signal being sent in 2 places which is against how signals are designed( only sent in one space)
About The Pull Request
Xenomorph prep phase will no longer end when the TAD launches. Instead, it will end when the TAD begins to land anywhere outside of an area considered as MARINE_BASE. The same for rappel.
Outside of Kutjevo Refinery's LZ is now it's own separate area. This means it will no longer be considered as MARINE_BASE.
It also means that Hivemind can build there when shutters drop/open.
The three other areas in Kutjevo Refinery's LZ are considered MARINE_BASE to be consistent with how the LZ will be MARINE_BASE.
Should not affect the ability to pod op.
Why It's Good For The Game
A quality of life issue for xenos, but put down as balance since it reasonably could affect balance.
No more sloppy mazing when the clock gets closer to 12:18 as TAD can launch, eat up all the remaining QB, and hover in the air for 5 minutes while xenomorphs have to sit down and wait as marines go through their post-prep prepping.
In addition, no more evolving out of fear of missing out on instant evolution when the clock hits 12:18.
Changelog
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balance: Xenomorph prep no longer ends when the tad launches, but when the TAD begins to land outside any marine base (e.g. outside of LZ).
fix: The additional buildings in Kutjevo Refinery's LZ are considered marine base for consistency.
fix: The area outside of Kutjevo Refinery's LZ is no longer considered a marine base and will allow Hivemind to build in it once shutters open.
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