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NieR:Shells - Kaine's Shack | Aeronautic's Shell Map Mod - Small Record Ver. [WOTC]

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Please Read Desc for more info!



NOT COMPATIBLE WITH VANILLA XCOM 2
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• Musashi’s “Squid Be Gone” mod. A mere band-aid solution to the squid animation bug!
  
  
• Fallen King’s “More Shells” mod. For a more smaller (and better) shell mod use this. Also where I started learning how maps work.
  
  
• The Hammer’s “Better Debug Cam” mod for WOTC. Useful if you wanna take screenshots within the shell (Refer to debug controls for more info).
  
  
• Yet Another NieR Music Mod for WOTC. To really add in the (godlike) NieR OST to XCOM. You are a Commander of culture if you use this.

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”I cannot believe it Commander… You’re actually here. And I am happy you’re here with me.

This place belongs to a certain friend of mine. She’s usually not open to having people come here, so I am glad that she’s willing to let you come here.

I always spend a lot of time here with the people I loved. They were tough times… sad times…

It is said that a Lunar Tear can make any wish come true. I don’t know what your wish is, Commander, but whatever it is, I hope it gets fulfilled!

In the meantime, since you are here, why not stay here for a while, Commander? Get some rest also? It’s quite a sight after all, right?”

– Emil

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Commanders of XCOM, I give you another new mod: Nier:Shells – Kaine’s Shack. This mod was in the works for a long time and is a small sample of a bigger shell mod that is still in the works. In fact, this map was one of the first few maps I ever experimented and tested on while working on the full shell mod. For now, this is standalone and can satiate your appetite until the bigger mod is released -- a small sample for what’s to come.

This mod adds in detail:

• Kaine’s Shack in its originality from NieR:Automata here in XCOM 2!
  
• Multiple camera angles! Just wait a bit and the shots will transition.
  
• Randomized actions from your troops each time you load up the shell!
  
• 7 songs included in the shell mod and are randomized each time you load into the shell!
  
• Multiple troops can be in there, rather than just one!
  
• Customizable settings – you can enable/disable certain maps to your heart’s content (but seriously if you want to disable it you’re better of not subscribing to the mod – seriously its only one map lol)
  
• This is standalone to the (upcoming) NieR:Shells mod.

KNOWN ISSUES

Since this is my first time dealing with map modding, please bear with me – apologies in advance!
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* A few testers reported to have stayed on the shell menu for an unusual amount of time. Although unknown, it is noted that the users were “staying in the shell mod due to the music”. They also reported to have tears in their eyes too. It is unknown why that is. Further investigation required.

* For those that do NOT like custom music, unfortunately there is no way to disable it (unless you turn off the in-game music in the settings). An update will come out eventually to enable/disable custom music but I’ll leave it for now.

* More troops in the shell = more likely one of your soldiers will be squids (remember that bug? LOL). Please remember to install Mushashi’s “Squid Be Gone!” mod (NOTE: This is only a band-aid solution. Please check with the mod author of the armor the squid is wearing in question and pester them to fix it).

* If you use: Primary Secondaries, Ballistic Shields, or any mod that handles anything similar to this, your weapons may float. I will try to find a way to fix this also. Pls bear with me and standby. Sorry!

Thanks! Enjoy! Feedback is welcome (good and/or bad)! And don't forget to give it a thumbs-up!

FAQ TIME:

Q1 PART I) What are shells?

Just another fancy word for "main menus". They are technically maps that show when you first boot up the game and see your favorite trooper in there. This mod expands more shells in your game.

It's also another bunch of lovely objects that are usually found on the beach. Neat stuff, you know?

Q1 PART II) So once the full NieR:Shells mod is released can I still use this?

Nope! If you use the upcoming full NieR:Shells mod, no need to use this one as Kaine’s map is also included in the full version!

Q1 PART III) Thank goodness it’s cooked! What’s the size if it wasn’t?

It’s ~300 MB. Just wait till you see the NieR:Shell mod size.

Q2) Can you port to Vanilla XCOM 2?

Nope. I am NOT going to port anymore mods to Vanilla. It's a pain to convert it to Vanilla (even switching it back to it when I have mods for WotC is troubling enough for me).

If you want to do it then by all means go for it. Don't forget to give credit for the original mod.

Q3) Donations?

Aero don’t need money for travelling the world.

Q4) Is this compatible with other shell mods?

You bet. Well until the full one comes out since this shell map is already included.

Q5) So what’s next in your map modding adventure?

After the release of the upcoming NieR:Shells, that may be the end of it unless I get more inspiration and motivation to do some.



Got anymore questions? Put in the comments below if you wish. Anyways, ENJOY THE MOD GUYS!



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+ Firaxis and 2K for this wonderful game as well as giving the community this SDK to further expand XCOM's capabilities

+ SQUARE ENIX and Yoko Taro senpai for NieR:Automata.

+ E3245 for the script work on having multiple troops and stopping the game soundtrack in the main menu. Seriously, this mod wouldn’t be possible without your help for little ol’ me. You deserve free headpats from me. <3

+ Rich Whitehouse and Kerilk for Noesis and the Bayonetta/NieR:Automata plugin that helped make extraction for this possible!

+ My other lovely peeps – you know who you are – for dealing with my eagerness in the mod and giving me your lovely pointers and feedback. Love you guys.

+ You, Commander. For your feedback and taking the opportunity to get one of the most iconic maps into XCOM. Your flowery efforts will continue to bolster the Resistance across the globe. Keep up the great work, and good luck Commander. o7


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THIS PRODUCT IS NOT ENDORSED BY NOR AFFILIATED WITH FIRAXIS GAMES, ETC. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CONTENT COPYRIGHTED BY FIRAXIS GAMES (XCOM 2) AND OTHER SOURCES THAT MAY OR MAY NOT BE MENTIONED THAT MAY NOT BE REUSED WITHOUT OWNER'S EXPRESSED PERMISSION. THIS MOD WILL NOT BE USED FOR MONETARY PURPOSES/GAIN.