2:40 Small correction. Daily salary is just a rough overview of how expensive a merc is. They don't have a daily salary per se, well they do, but you always pay them in advance. I found that this estimate is more or less showing you if you have enough money to renew their contracts. For that matter, hiring them for two weeks is very efficient and important. Another important thing to note is that Medical Fee/Reimbursment/Insurance is one time pay only and it's even returned if you stop working with that certain merc
@Ic0nGaming Жыл бұрын
Thanks for adding these! I always thought the medical fee was gone for good and meant as a means to hinder you from just hiring and firing as you please.
@MrNorker77 Жыл бұрын
@@Ic0nGaming You get it back 100% if the merc is unhurt when the contract ends. If the merc is hurt this gets reduced and may even end up at 0 if the merc is badly hurt or dead.
@kirbyis4ever10 ай бұрын
@@MrNorker77much like an apartment i cant expect my deposit back if its shot to hell when im done.
@richardsimms6556 Жыл бұрын
Livewire is your scouting expert
@BenchongDy Жыл бұрын
Good insightful video. I just picked the game up yesterday and I missed out not playing JA2. I'l pick it up too once Im done with this game.
@mistervertigo1607 Жыл бұрын
Great tips! I appreciate the information!
@MirLo1989 Жыл бұрын
Im at 5 cheap mercs, my only diamond-mine has been depleted. Contracts end in a day and im at 10k. RIP i guess
@Ic0nGaming Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's why you always need to push further ^^ I'm sure you will do a lot better next time though. Rip
@Badpak. Жыл бұрын
there is already a mod that disable depletion of the mines.
@HArryvajonas Жыл бұрын
How do you craft ammo and gear? Loving this game but it is far too opaque in regards to key systems. Talk about a game that requires mods, thank goodness it has Steam Workshop support and already several useful mods.
@MarvMarvensen Жыл бұрын
Not sure if you can actually craft gear. So far I just looted and modded everything. Ammo can only be crafted in sectors that have the required structures. It will be avaliable in your operations then.
@8wayz2shine Жыл бұрын
You can craft only ammo and explosives in sectors with a repair shop (towns mostly). Go to Strategic view and click on the O key to open your operations menu. Then at the bottom (you will need to scroll) you will have the two extra operations. They do require gunpowder and parts, so make sure to stockpile those. Tip, craft mostly large calibers that are difficult to find, like .50 BMG. :)
@jackbutton169 Жыл бұрын
I'm about 27 hours in and have a full squad, I have around 200k and making mad money, I dont want to ditch my guys for better mercs but what else is there to spend money on?
@witoldczarkowski5211 Жыл бұрын
Create a second squad and take them on a different route.
@larsgulbrandsen9441 Жыл бұрын
I thought the Militia was autoequipped with guns, how do you equip them with your excess ones?
@Ic0nGaming Жыл бұрын
Hm, I'm gonna doublecheck, maybe wishful thinkin on my side. Felt like such a obligatory thing to be able to. :D
@larsgulbrandsen9441 Жыл бұрын
@@Ic0nGaming Yeah, I think they have removed that feature from JA2. I drop of my spare weapons in the city stash incase I call up a new merc.
@Ic0nGaming Жыл бұрын
@@larsgulbrandsen9441 Damn, another nice feature bites the dust. Thanks for the mini-correction via this talk ^^
@TeamJY Жыл бұрын
Autoequip is kinda lame hey? Like, so that means the weapons were lying around ready to be used, the only thing missing from battle ready soldiers was a bit of teaching... Mod community will fix that
@TeamJY Жыл бұрын
You decided not to make an IMP character? Or go over the IMP character creation, best to be done at the beginning of the game?
@Ic0nGaming Жыл бұрын
One thing at a time. I didn't want to over that topic half assed ;)
@TeamJY Жыл бұрын
@@Ic0nGaming right but if people were following your tips, theyd be ankle deep in a game before knowing they can build their own character. Most people have been missing the IMP build all together because, like 2, its not gazetted. Itd be number one tip in my video if I ever did videos. Just sayin
@Ic0nGaming Жыл бұрын
@@TeamJY Well in all honesty, the IMP was always to me personally the most boring part. I love the personalities of the dudes and I never had the massive urge to create my own character. But also I gotta say, this list could be way longer than just 10 points ^^
@TeamJY Жыл бұрын
@@Ic0nGaming I agree, the personalities are great and they haven't done a terrible job of carrying the likenesses, but the ridiculous quiz to produce your character and having an avatar in the game gives its own experience. I just always saw it as step 1 in a JA2 playthrough, and it seems the same here, the option doesnt jump out at people though which is why I guess I expected a mention of it. Great video all the same.
@Ic0nGaming Жыл бұрын
@@TeamJY I'm always down for criticism and a good talk. My initial plan was to give the character creator it's own video but in hindsight your argument stands strong. Well, always something for the next video hehe. Have a nice day man.
@h5d8kirkb3pw Жыл бұрын
thank you so much! I love these sorts of videos to get myself kicked off on my first game.
@h5d8kirkb3pw Жыл бұрын
lol. They're thte same characters as JA2! I fucking loved this game.
@Ic0nGaming Жыл бұрын
Yeah the characters make this game very fun. I was laughing constantly about how much Steroid sounds like 80s - 90s Arnie in his action movies. Sure, it's more of the same jokes from JA2, but is that really a bad thing? :D
@fjuraa Жыл бұрын
how the hell do you craft gunpowder? :D there should be an option "combine" on the wire cutters, but I dont have such option there :(
@cirolle1883 Жыл бұрын
Should I build my own merc?
@Ic0nGaming Жыл бұрын
Optional. Has some really good individualization and low costs so it's basically a very strong pick. If you want more "story" it's better to leave him out, so you can bring one more of the pre-made mercs (which all interact smh with each other and the environs)
@dennisgordon7767 Жыл бұрын
for newbies why not. for those who want to see this as recruitment sim then no
@jebise1126 Жыл бұрын
can you come back for loot later?
@Ic0nGaming Жыл бұрын
Yes, always.
@bethlaria812 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Ic0n for the great vid and helpful tips!!!!
@jebise1126 Жыл бұрын
does this game have north korean helix magazine mod for ak47?
@Ic0nGaming Жыл бұрын
I don't know, I do know it has hollow point ammo which inflicts bleeding.
@HArryvajonas Жыл бұрын
Headsup to those that are struggling, there is full Steam Workshop support for mods. I got the cheat mod, and I am using the money cheat as I figure out the games systems.
@TeamJY Жыл бұрын
Heads up to the cheat mod - the likelihood of cheats ruining your overall gaming experience is beyond high because you found out what the late game stuff is without all the effort (aka the 'game'). Cheat mods are fun for 3rd, 4th & 5th playthroughs
@HArryvajonas Жыл бұрын
@TeamJY To each thier own. In my opinion, this game has serious balancing, material, and progression issues, even on the easiest difficulty. The ability to tweak parameters of a game like this are present in many simulation type games. Valheim, Project Zomboid, and Xcom are all games that either have built-in options or mods to adjust gameplay to a users preference. This game more than any I have played in recent memory, should have extensive options built into the game to tweak gameplay. Either way, it is a great game with very interesting systems both in combat and in the overworld map that I think will benefit immensely from mod support.
@DarkSkie99 Жыл бұрын
Cheaters gonna cheat, then justify it with stupid shit like this then complain game is too easy/boring
@MarvMarvensen Жыл бұрын
@@HArryvajonas "In my opinion, this game has serious balancing, material, and progression issues, even on the easiest difficulty." If you are struggling on easy mode, this is more a sign that you don't really understand the game mechanics. And you will most likely not learn them if you cheat your way thru.
@Njordin2010 Жыл бұрын
This game does not only have an easy mode but several easy mode +++ options like more cash, less fatigue, less healing time, no permadeaths... savescum galore on top of being easy af. Thats enough of 'cheats' for anyone struggling.