v1.29.0

What's Changed

Bugfixes

• Fix bug where projectiles could cause the game to crash by @Tedster59 in #1374
• Fix crashes in Photobooth caused by the list of poses being too long by @BlackDog86 in #1373
• Add missing ability icons & localization by @BlackDog86 in #1370
• Make it so the attention icon in the PCS tab appears only if the PCS slot is empty by @Larryturbo in #1345
• Fix bug where certain events could pop up at Geoscape at the wrong time and cause damage to gameplay by @Tedster59 in #1418
• Fix X2Effect_Brutal by using GetCurrentStat() instead of GetBaseStat() by @boundir in #1392
• Ensure GREMLINs will correctly die when their owner dies by @BlackDog86 in #1362
• Set a unit's lowest HP value to 1 if they activate sustain by @Tedster59 in #1405
• Stop enemies from facing soldiers that target them from concealment by @Iridar in #1410
• Prevent Low Intel warnings if all regions are contacted by @Iridar in #1388
• Make teleport abilities not offensive by @Iridar in #1416
• Fix bugs with Revival Protocol and Restoration by @Iridar in #1415 - (WOTC) Revival Protocol Charges Fix and [WotC] Revival Protocol Fixes are now integrated.

New Features

• Add event to override patrol behavior if pod is spotted in stealth by @Tedster59 in #1360
• Allow forcing 24h clock and leading zeroes on month and date strings by @BlackDog86 in #1401 and #1413
• Implement Better Positive Trait UI by @BlackDog86 in #1212

Optimization

• Implement DLC Hook Manager to call DLC methods only from DLC Infos that implement them by @remcoros in #1385
• Cache hit chance when sorting the list of potential targets in tactical and ensure the sorted order matches the order of TAB-cycling by @Iridar in #1387

Misc

• Update -artifact Actions to v4 by @robojumper in #1383
• Update Chinese localization by @xgl1991714 in #1361
• Update ShowPromotionUI to not cast as directly by @Tedster59 in #1357
• Docs - Parts validation on Torso Change by @BlackDog86 in #1402
• Add docs - Gremlin customization by @BlackDog86 in #1367

New Contributors

• @xgl1991714 made their first contribution in #1361
• @Larryturbo made their first contribution in #1345

Full Changelog: v1.28.1...v1.29.0

v1.28.1

What's Changed

• Prevent rupture bonus damage from being added to attack that don't deal damage by @Iridar in #1344

Full Changelog: v1.27.1...v1.28.1

v1.28.0

New Features

• Add event to allow mods to affect starting region eligibility check by @Tedster59 in #1309
• Add GetAttackingDamageModifier_CH() that always gets the damage effect by @Iridar in #1306
• Re-add event to allow mods to adjust UFO interception time by @Tedster59 in #1317
• Add eInv Slot to enable Soldiers to carry multiple unique Proximity-Activated Items for the Requiem Campaign by @ReshiMael in #1327
• Separate and localize Defense stat modifiers by @Iridar in #1340

Bugfixes

• Fix Chosen Activity global cooldown not working by @Tedster59 in #1308
• Apply weapon customization when equipping unmodified weapons by @Iridar in #1285
• Updated Lure status effect so it ticks properly and isn't removed when the source unit dies by @BlackDog86 in #1294
• Allow Justice, Wrath and Whiplash to target enemies MC'd by XCOM by @copyrite in #1292
• Make Combat Protocol deal bonus damage to robots hacked by XCOM by @copyrite in #1313
• Allow Stun Lance to target Mind Controlled units by @copyrite in #1314
• Fix incorrect Typical Action Cost for the conventional Vektor Rifle by @Iridar in #1323
• Allow hit results other than eHit_Success to display flyovers when using bCombineFlyovers by @Iridar in #1321
• Remove cap from bonus damage added by rupture and make rupture apply after attack's damage by @Iridar in #1330
• Fix ammo and bonus weapon effects application and visualization for Faceoff, Saturation Fire and other similar abilities by @Iridar in #1331
• Add missing Stock damage effect to XCOM soldier abilities by @Iridar in #1333
• Use Typical Weapon Action Cost for Banish and Sting by @Iridar in #1335
• Fix Skullmine and Skulljack being able to target units in Stasis by @Iridar in #1337
• Allow abilities that are supposed to always crit to crit if aim assist converts their miss into a hit by @Iridar in #1338
• Make guaranteed crit abilities display as having 100% crit chance by @Iridar in #1339

Misc

• Limit workflow concurrency, cancel-in-progress by @robojumper in #1310

New Contributors

• @copyrite made their first contribution in #1292
• @ReshiMael made their first contribution in #1327

Full Changelog: v1.27.1...v1.28.0

v1.27.1

New Features

• Add an overridable function for adding hit modifiers in subclasses to X2AbilityToHitCalc_StandardAim::GetHitChance() by @Iridar in #1272
• Allow to alter the chance of using a Character Pool character when CP is in Mixed mode by @Iridar in #1279
• Add a bool flag to use ability's minimum damage for Unit Flag damage preview by @Iridar in #1282
• Add a toggle to disable aim assist by @Iridar in #1277

Bugfixes and other technical improvements

• Make UIAvengerHUD::UpdateResources() account for potential MCOs by @remcoros in #1249
• Skip triggering DrawDebugLabels() during game state building by @remcoros in #1248
• Make FinalizePlayerStateForTacticalMusic event use Tuple by @Iridar in #1263
• Remove build time from the Shredstorm Cannon by @Iridar in #1265
• Fix weapon pattern value text coloring by @Iridar in #1269
• Allow Chosen Low Profile to trigger more than once per mission by @Iridar in #1278
• Fix UIChosenInfo controller interactions by @Iridar in #1280
• If a damage effect ignores armor, max out Pierce in its Damage Preview by @Iridar in #1283

Alien Hunters Highlander

• Show Chosen trophy in the Hunter's Lodge if the Chosen was defeated, not their weapons researched by @Iridar in #1270

HL-Docs and misc

• Add missing files to the mod project by @Iridar in #1267
• Fix CI deprecation warnings by @robojumper in #1259
• One more GH action bump by @robojumper in #1260
• Fix auto comment formatting by @robojumper in #1266
• More helpful errors instead of crash on invalid docs syntax by @robojumper in #1273
• Fix CHL_Event_Compiletest (handle parameters of type 'Object') by @remcoros in #1257

New Contributors

• @remcoros made their first contribution in #1257

Full Changelog: v1.26.3...v1.27.1

v1.27.0

New Features

• Add an overridable function for adding hit modifiers in subclasses to X2AbilityToHitCalc_StandardAim::GetHitChance() by @Iridar in #1272
• Allow to alter the chance of using a Character Pool character when CP is in Mixed mode by @Iridar in #1279
• Add a bool flag to use ability's minimum damage for Unit Flag damage preview by @Iridar in #1282
• Add a toggle to disable aim assist by @Iridar in #1277

Bugfixes and other technical improvements

• Make UIAvengerHUD::UpdateResources() account for potential MCOs by @remcoros in #1249
• Skip triggering DrawDebugLabels() during game state building by @remcoros in #1248
• Make FinalizePlayerStateForTacticalMusic event use Tuple by @Iridar in #1263
• Remove build time from the Shredstorm Cannon by @Iridar in #1265
• Fix weapon pattern value text coloring by @Iridar in #1269
• Allow Chosen Low Profile to trigger more than once per mission by @Iridar in #1278
• Fix UIChosenInfo controller interactions by @Iridar in #1280
• Make X2Effect_BonusWeaponDamage show bonus damage only if it's actually going to be added by @Iridar in #1284
• If a damage effect ignores armor, max out Pierce in its Damage Preview by @Iridar in #1283

Alien Hunters Highlander

• Show Chosen trophy in the Hunter's Lodge if the Chosen was defeated, not their weapons researched by @Iridar in #1270

HL-Docs and misc

• Add missing files to the mod project by @Iridar in #1267
• Fix CI deprecation warnings by @robojumper in #1259
• One more GH action bump by @robojumper in #1260
• Fix auto comment formatting by @robojumper in #1266
• More helpful errors instead of crash on invalid docs syntax by @robojumper in #1273
• Fix CHL_Event_Compiletest (handle parameters of type 'Object') by @remcoros in #1257

New Contributors

• @remcoros made their first contribution in #1257

Full Changelog: v1.26.3...v1.27.0

v1.26.3

Changes from 1.26.2 to 1.26.3

• Reverted PR #1246 (Issue #717) due to being unnecessary.

Changed from 1.25.0 to 1.26.3

Bugfixes

• Fix units using the wrong weapon when interrupted (the infamous Stun Lancer stockstrike bug) by @Iridar in #1227
• Chosen Death Teleport Visualization Fix by @BlackDog86 in #1220
• Fix Generated Mission Data bloat by @Iridar in #1189
• Make Dodge apply to Hit and Crit equally by @Iridar in #1238
• Allow to put down carried units while burning by @BlackDog86 in #1224
• Fix AI hang caused by incapacitated units by @Tepa00 in #1194
• Expand Chosen ability descriptions in the UI by @BlackDog86 in #1225
• Fix bug when all instances of missions that don't use Skyranger to deploy would happen on the same plot @Tedster59 in #1207
• Fix Return Fire not working if the enemy is in high cover by @Iridar in #1197
• Make Return Fire visualize after Covering Fire Overwatch by @Iridar in #1214
• Destroy cosmetic pawns when items associated with them are unequipped by @Tedster59 in #1244
• Stop sounds associated with a pawn when the pawn is removed by @Tedster59 in #1203

Bugfix Mod Integration

The following bugfix mods have been integrated into Highlander, you no longer need to use them.

• Integrate Defense Matrix Sabotage Fix into Highlander by @BlackDog86 in #1209
• Integrate Facility-Clearing-UI-Indicator fix into Highlander by @BlackDog86 in #1208

Additions

• Add an eInvSlot_ExtraGrenadePocket inventory slot by @lshtech in #1230
• Allow forcing Euro-style date strings by @BlackDog86 in #1205
• Allow mods to disable post-mission healing by Beta Strike by @BlackDog86 in #1202
• Allow mods to override cost strings by @fearlessiron in #1219
• Add an event to override local player state into EvaluateTacticalMusicState() by @FearTheBunnies in #1154
• Add option to send sound alerts data to allies by @RedDoby in #1169
• Allow mods to override pod patrol destinations by @RedDoby in #1168
• Add a config flag to disable civilian pre-move yell by @Tedster59 in #1246
• Allow mods to choose which ability should be used for right-click melee @FearTheBunnies in #1152

Misc

• Fix Multiplayer Plot redscreen on game start by @BlackDog86 in #1211
• Fix a few log warnings by @Iridar in #1226
• Some docs fixes by @robojumper in #1001

New Contributors

• @BlackDog86 made their first contribution in #1211
• @lshtech made their first contribution in #1230
• @Tepa00 made their first contribution in #1194
• @Tedster59 made their first contribution in #1207
• @fearlessiron made their first contribution in #1219
• @RedDoby made their first contribution in #1169

Full Changelog: v1.25.0...v1.26.3

v1.26.2

What's new?

• Fix a hack reward template validation bug caused by fixes to #324 in 1.26.0

v1.26.1

What's new?

• Reverted #1216

v1.26.0

What's Changed

Bugfixes

• Fix units using the wrong weapon when interrupted (the infamous Stun Lancer stockstrike bug) by @Iridar in #1227
• Chosen Death Teleport Visualization Fix by @BlackDog86 in #1220
• Fix Generated Mission Data bloat by @Iridar in #1189
• Treat Indirect Fire same as Guaranteed Hit by @Iridar in #1216
• Make Dodge apply to Hit and Crit equally by @Iridar in #1238
• Allow to put down carried units while burning by @BlackDog86 in #1224
• Fix AI hang caused by incapacitated units by @Tepa00 in #1194
• Expand Chosen ability descriptions in the UI by @BlackDog86 in #1225
• Fix bug when all instances of missions that don't use Skyranger to deploy would happen on the same plot @Tedster59 in #1207
• Fix Return Fire not working if the enemy is in high cover by @Iridar in #1197
• Make Return Fire visualize after Covering Fire Overwatch by @Iridar in #1214
• Destroy cosmetic pawns when items associated with them are unequipped by @Tedster59 in #1244
• Stop sounds associated with a pawn when the pawn is removed by @Tedster59 in #1203

Bugfix Mod Integration

The following bugfix mods have been integrated into Highlander, you no longer need to use them.

• Integrate Defense Matrix Sabotage Fix into Highlander by @BlackDog86 in #1209
• Integrate Facility-Clearing-UI-Indicator fix into Highlander by @BlackDog86 in #1208

Additions

• Add an eInvSlot_ExtraGrenadePocket inventory slot by @lshtech in #1230
• Allow forcing Euro-style date strings by @BlackDog86 in #1205
• Allow mods to disable post-mission healing by Beta Strike by @BlackDog86 in #1202
• Allow mods to override cost strings by @fearlessiron in #1219
• Add an event to override local player state into EvaluateTacticalMusicState() by @FearTheBunnies in #1154
• Add option to send sound alerts data to allies by @RedDoby in #1169
• Allow mods to override pod patrol destinations by @RedDoby in #1168
• Add a config flag to disable civilian pre-move yell by @Tedster59 in #1246
• Allow mods to choose which ability should be used for right-click melee @FearTheBunnies in #1152

Misc

• Fix Multiplayer Plot redscreen on game start by @BlackDog86 in #1211
• Fix a few log warnings by @Iridar in #1226
• Some docs fixes by @robojumper in #1001

New Contributors

• @BlackDog86 made their first contribution in #1211
• @lshtech made their first contribution in #1230
• @Tepa00 made their first contribution in #1194
• @Tedster59 made their first contribution in #1207
• @fearlessiron made their first contribution in #1219
• @RedDoby made their first contribution in #1169

Full Changelog: v1.25.0...v1.26.0

v1.25.0

Changelog

• Fix bug caused by bad Wound Severity math that caused soldiers to sometimes instantly recover from wounds by @Iridar in #1172
• Chosen Strength and Weakness ability description is now expanded by @pledbrook and @Grobobobo in #1174
• Allow editing all soldier loadouts with a controller on Covert Actions by @araujorm in #1170
• Allow mods to Override Rolling for negative traits by @Grobobobo in #1151
• Create an option to make Fatigue and Injury Times Independent by @Grobobobo in #1149
• Fix Homing Mine always applying bonus environmental damage from Shrapnel by @Iridar in #1184
• X2SoldierClassTemplate::IsWeaponAllowedByClass() now checks for allowed weapon in the specified slot, not the slot on the Item Template by @Iridar in #1135
• Fix bug introduced by Issue #783 that caused Reapers and Templars to always generate with USA names and no country in their bio by @Iridar in #1186
• Fix camera zoom-in bug caused by modifying maximum camera zoom-out distance by @Iridar in #1159
• Prevent built-in hit and crit modifiers from applying against non-units by @Iridar in #1167 - this fixes the bug where Rapid Fire and other abilities with a built-in Aim penalty could miss a non-unit target.
• Add an event to localize new Item Categories by @Iridar in #1173
• Soldier Classes that cannot use PCS are now possible by @Iridar in #1175
• OverrideItemImage_Improved() is now called from Item State, and will not be called from more places than just Armory UI by @Iridar in #1176
• Prevent hack rewards from being granted multiple times by @Iridar in #1177 - this makes the Skulljack Feedback Fix unnecessary.
• The option to enable Framerate Smoothing is now blocked, as it is known to break mods with Mod Class Overrides by @Iridar in #1183
• Fix TriggerOverrideProjectileInstance() not working as expected / advertised by @Iridar in #1179

Other changes

• Bump GHA python by @robojumper in #1160
• Update ReadMe.md with the ad for recruiting maintainers by @Iridar in #1180
• Make code consistently use CHL methods for getting soldier rank name and icon by @Iridar in #1178
• Reset version numbers in Highlander code by @Iridar in #1185

New Contributors

• @araujorm made their first contribution in #1170

Full Changelog: v1.24.0...v1.25.0