Compatibility
Compatible with 3.x, with and without Split vendetta.
Savegame friendly (Both adding and removal)
Description
This mod addresses several piracy gameplay-aspects in X4 that I really dislike.
If you want to force some S/M ship to bail or soften an L/XL ship before boarding, right-click it, choose "Harass" and follow the instructions.
Also, you can configure it as much as you want using the in-game menu.
Major changes explanation
Replaced "Surrender!" dialog option by "Harass" contextual action.
Replaced the confusing and mostly random "Surrender!" dialog option by a more streamlined "Harass" contextual menu action.
If you want to force some S/M ship to bail, or soften an L/XL ship before boarding, right-click it and choose "Harass".
That will start a mission, follow the steps and the prize will be yours.
Create your own pirate gang.
Subordinates of the ship you are piloting will smartly participate in the "Harass operation", helping you while avoiding killing the target.
Tip: Use ships with a lot of shields and prefer high-shield/low-hull damage weapons for maximum effectiveness.
Create your own pirate imperium.
You will be able to instruct your most experienced pilots (3 stars or more) to do harass operations on their own, just assemble a small fleet and assing the Corsair default order to their leader.
Tip: The Argon trading station in Hatikvah's Choice I is usually full of HOP and ZIA traders (ARG/HAT will not protect nor care about them), that's a good spot to start.
Added a lot of config options to let you tune the piracy.
Added more than 20 configuration options to let you tune the mod to your likings.
A detailed explanation of all the changes done by this mod can be found in GitHub
Minor changes explanation
Please, check the GitHub page to get a full list of the minor changes done by this mod.
Credits
vx -> Author of True Capture, where a lot of inspiration was drawn.
Kevrlet -> Author of FixBailChance, where a lot of inspiration was drawn.
SirNukes -> Author of `SirNukes Mod Support APIs`.
Smashicons -> Author of the image used as Thumbnail (https://www.flaticon.es/autores/smashicons)
https://text2voice.org, https://twistedwave.com/online and https://voicechanger.io/ -> All of them used to create the custom dialog lines.
Download links
- SteamWorkshop: https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/ ... 2056100433
This mod requires "SirNukes Mod Support APIs" you can find it here:
- Github: https://github.com/bvbohnen/x4-projects/releases (You only need the "sn_mod_support_apis_vX.XX.zip" file, just un-zip it in your extensions folder)
Please, check the GitHub page to get a full changelog.