Hope you all enjoy the video and have fun in the wastes! If you need additional information, here are some other resources: Quickstart version of this Guide ► th-cam.com/video/lHdTx_6PCLQ/w-d-xo.html Detailed team spreadsheet + equipment suggestions ► bit.ly/1S2AeCq Getting Started, First Two Hours Of The Game ► th-cam.com/video/ZVv7bhEBuEM/w-d-xo.html What's new in WL2 Director's Cut? ► th-cam.com/video/PlL8C4j-MGk/w-d-xo.html WL2 Walkthrough, 1st Half on Supreme Jerk Difficulty ► th-cam.com/video/w_togLj0iOI/w-d-xo.html
Hello Mal, just letting you know 5 years later your videos are still helping! Im playing this game on the Switch. I really hope they port Wasteland 3 to the Switch.
Just started on PS4, your guide has made this game a lot more enjoyable now that I have a better understanding of how these basics work so thanks for that. Great video.
Awesome guide as usual Mal! You're really good at explaining things, you go in depth into how to play the game, and you generally give us more info of the game then 10-15 hours would give us, saving time and really giving us a steady start in-game! You should make game guides for more games, you are perfect at it!
Don't often comment on videos but wanted to say thank you for this and your other guides on WL2. As a new player they really helped out especially the party creation tips. Even for an RPG fan it's a daunting game to start off with its no hand holding approach. Going to restart with a fresh party tonight based on your advice. Thanks again, new sub here for sure.
+twistedthistle666 Thank You for the kind words and welcome to the community! If you have any additional questions, feel free to ask and good luck to you in the wastes Ranger Twisted!
Hey thanks for all these videos, I've watched several of them already and they've taught me quite a bit about the game. Fantastic quality, and you're a great speaker.
Just picked up this game last moth, I've been struggling a bit and rushed in to the Ag Center very early on, I'm really glad I found these videos! Thanks Mal!
Thank you for this combat tutorial, Mal. I didnt even know that you could select one guy at the time in your squad and move him around. I completed the plant side mission with the entire squad storming all encounters 😅
Also subbed. I have watch a few of your Wasteland guides, as as someone who have never played this type of game before, I find them to be invaluable. Thank you.
Just finished downloading this on my ps4 and went to make up my chars I knew before finishing the first one I would need help. Not knowing how the skills and what not would affect gameplay made it hard to make the squad, so I went looking and found you and I'm so happy I did find you. You made the game and have a way of making everything easier to understand so thank you for making these vids and I hope you do more. You got a new subber as well. :)
+Ruby Blue Ah, well thank you for the kind words Ruby and please let me know if you have any questions. So based on your comment am I to understand you already watched the How To Build A Team video then? There are several guides in this series, the playlist link is in the description of this video if you need any additional insight. I will be working on a guide specifically regarding the perks system. Be safe out there Ranger Ruby and good luck to you! Oh and welcome to the community!
Mal I have watched it yes I'll need to watch them again. And I had the char creation vid playing on my iPad as I made my chars I copied your chars as I had no idea what was what. I'll might make up a new team at some point when I learn the in's and out's of this game. Loving it so far on the pic version can you adjust the font size. I can on the ps4 thank god.
I had Wasteland 2 sitting in my library for a while and tinkered around with it. I decided to wait til later to actually play it and then the DC came out. So, I decided to play it instead. So to Mal, I really enjoyed watching these guides as a sort of preparation for that play-through. I thank you for that man :D.
Thank you for all the advice. I gave myself a push yesterday and bought wasteland 2 for my new Switch. Since I watched a few of your videos I feel much more confident to get along even though I was never into turn based fighting games.
Great video. I was having a lot of trouble with combat but with the tips offered in this video, it's one of the funniest aspects of the game now. Thanks for making this!
You deserve way more than 20k subs. Just got Wasteland 2 free on GoG and was looking for some tips/advice. What i found is a channel thats expertly delivered, in voice appeal, manner and highly informative descriptive content. Im incredibly impressed and you've got yourself a new sub. I wish you all the success on your journey, thanks.
This is just great never really had problems with combat but building a team that does not become useless in the long run. Still watched the video great thing about is how simple you keep this. Many people try to show off with overusing lets say "pro talk" but you explain things easy and natural good job.
Damn I made a good party but didn't know I wasn't supposed to go to the Leve L'Up mine so early in the game. Mayne that's why its called literally "LEVEL UP". Because you need more health to kill some badgers. I've made it to Prison and I'm missing 3 out of 10 shots overall
I just want to thank you for making this video. I rented this when it first came out and I have to admit that I simply did not get it and wrote it off. Now I downloaded it again from Game Pass and and still did not get it. Until I ran across your videos. Now I can play for more than and hour without being wiped out as I now understand the mechanics of the game.
Thanks for the advice Mal 😊 I played the original when it was brand new 😉 yep I'm old Lol wishing someone would do a reboot of Bullfrog's Syndicate, I work doing concept art and texture work and just finished a major project so after quite awhile away decided to look through steams catalog and find something to play for the sheer enjoyment of it , generally I get games for the sole purpose of looking for ideas and inspiration extremely happy I found this one and even happier that you made these tuts thanks bro 😊
+Greg May You bet greg and welcome to the community! As to a reboot of Syndicate, the original team did, take a look here: th-cam.com/video/3NBiQC6LfnM/w-d-xo.html =)
Hey Mal, loving the first WL2 series, so happy to see this one as well now :D Give us a hint, Highpool or Ag Centre this time around... I hope Ag Centre this time!
[Via Radio] Sure be happy to! We are *static* bzzzz-uuussshhh * ....hink that we can fend off the *static* bzzzz-uuuussshhhh ... damn *static* they are everywhere! Giant.... [Radio cuts out] =)
hi, question here. how will i know the enemies line or radius of sight? specially when i am positioning my squad, the combat will initiate out of nowhere that always caught my boys off guard. thanks for the guide!
Love your vids. I wish you did tutorials for more mainstream games so your channel can get more traction. Love your vids and I hope you get super popular!!!
Thank you very much for this detailed guide. The first video I have watched on your channel. Learned a couple of new things even after 8 hours of game play. Question: How do I target/destroy enemy cover? Must it be done with explosives? (The game will not let me target the enemies' cover directly). The only time I have ever destroyed cover is by accident (missing an enemy). Comment/Criticism: For the purposes of guides, I wish you would have used characters at a lower level with lesser gear. It is your playthrough and if you want to farm random encounters or kill NPCs for superior damage weaponry, I understand. But imo the base audience viewership will not likely do this, especially at a "starting dungeon" like Radio Tower. I would have preferred if you reverted to an earlier "guide save" so I can get an idea if your tactics really do work when you don't have an absolutely overwhelming advantage on the enemy. Hopefully you can make an "Advanced Combat Guide" that would show the enemy actually inflicting damage, using med kits in battle, etc.
+trudeaup Well upgraded weapons (or not) with basic lvl 1 - 2 the Radio Tower fight is extremely easy, it is all about the positioning, so while I understand where you are coming from regarding the gear; it would have made no difference in the outcome. I also have a Radio Tower Guide from non-DC available with starting characters and no upgraded weapons ;) As to destroying cover, the only reliable ways to do it are a shotgun user with Perk upgrades or explosives. Good luck out there Ranger and thanks for taking the time to comment! =)
Is there a reliable way to tell how close you can get before the enemy starts combat? Most encounters you are KOS, I want to know just how close I can get before they attack first and I lose my advantage.
I’m finding the game very difficult. Granted I’m new but I can’t beat a pack of animals random encounter when there’s a 75% chance to run. I came across like 5 lizards, I barely damage them and they poison and destroy me. I’m on easiest difficulty too. Wish the game was a touch easier on easiest difficulty
Thanks for the video Mal i'm about to start PS4 version of the game tomorrow when i get home from work oh and before that i am going to watch your Team quide! Great video and well explaned!
I'm glad I found you this early. Believe it or not, I left the station with my terrible terrible team (ranger) and somehow didn't even get to the radio tower but triggered Ag Centre/ Hightower. It's been a year since I've played (never finished early /mid game) and so I thought "ok, why not?" 2 encounters into Hightower I was out of med packs, out of ammo, and the closest to rage quitting I have ever come. Then it dawned on me that maybe I was playing it wrong. Well, not wrong for rookie maybe but who wants to lower the difficulty? Watched your "character build" vid, your "first 2 hours" vid, and now this one. Great tutorials, just great!
I missed the spot where you acquired all the top notch weapons...my weapons all suck! I can't afford or find anything near that quality, even so, very informative video, thanks!
Well, I've done it twice... there is a bit of RNG to find the 'right' vendor and the battle takes a LONG time. Last time I did it... took the use of grenades and about 30 mins to get through it. Somewhat of a challenge to recreate, but I suppose doable.
David Gorda LMAO! That would be funny... I do enjoy channels a *bit* too much sometimes and start to kiss ass. :P But in all seriousness, I look forward to these videos everyday! I sometimes spam refresh, waiting for XCOM XD.
The PS4 version does not allow the camera movement to overlook the field - it does not have the ability to show the opponent's weapon - and it does not have that option that you show (with the sniper) to show range. On PS4 you hold a button that says "attack" and that shows if you can attack - it's range is not as far as you have on the PC and it actually inhibits the ability to "pull" or to attack first.
Just bought it. Huge fallout fan- old and new- so i thought I'd give thia a shot since it plays like Fallout 1 & 2. Definitely need to get used to combat in this one.
I really, really wish you would've made some videos about the random encounters you grind northwest of the citadel at level 1. Those fights are impossible for me to do with this group, even if I save scum. I don't know how the hell you did this with ironman.
Hmm, interesting suggestion, I never thought of it... well I don't currently have the game installed but perhaps I will re-install, fire it up and do a 'random early encounters' video. Thanks for the suggestion! =)
Hey, Mal I noticed you have your leader as a shotgun user. Are shotguns of any use in the game (is it worth having at least one character skilled in using them)? or is an assault rifle a more effective route?
Addison you may want to check out the 'quick start' guide for deeper recommendations but I would say overall you are MUCH better having another AR weapons user. Good luck out in the wastes!
How do you zoom out that far? Is that pc exclusive? The camera is way to close on my game for me. Also how do break up your group for individual assignments?
Good video, well done. I just have some basic questions that maybe you covered but I must have missed. When you click End Turn, is that just for the one person or for the group? The action points listed, is that for one person or the group? I just started playing and got to my first combat and totally screwed it up. I'm used to games having tutorials and this one just didnt :) .
hello and sorry this question is so late but I just started playing the game. imm watching this video on my tablet so the resolution isn't the best but did I jjust see the damage on that sniper rifle at 50? and the night stick at 40?! how the hell? you said you only played two to three hours before that example fight at the radio tower (which is the very first mission) where did you get that equipment and how did you afford it? I've been playing for 15+ hours (on hard) and even after I beat highpool and ag, then went back to hq with 2000+ in scrap (dirty deeds) and bought all the best merchandise from hq weapons merchant and I'm just barely touching your sniper damage and I'm half damage with blunt weapon. I've also met with the traveling merchant multiple times and never have I even glimpsed a night stick
+Derek McGowan The M24 Sniper Rifle is a 'rare' find but I was fortunate a travelling merchant had it on her and 'donated' it to my cause. That single fight against the merchant and two guys took like 30 mins and every explosive I had. You can either save up to buy it or you can try to kill the merchant. Good luck Ranger Derek!
Holy cow, your gear is so much better than my level 4 squad :(. Like... everyone has better guns. This depresses me, and you must of made a lot more money then I was killing those easy guys. I'm guessing you were farming where you said, but man, on Ranger difficulty they were kicking my ass so hardcore. Any tips with making that big moolah to gear out everyone by level 4?
+Damian Clark Well... in addition to grinding for two hours, I *might* have killed a travelling merchant and her two guards. That merchant *might* have had a few guns on her... you know, maybe :D *evil grin*
Mal Well it is on SJ after all. Incidentally, I figure you waiting on the patch to start your LP, are you going to do a new one or pickup from where you're at?
Damian Clark I will likely go with the team I have, already levelled up a bit, geared and I have not encountered any game killing bugs yet. According to the devs the upcoming patch will retroactively fix the lost NPC issues, should you have already encountered a problem. So I suppose the answer is, yes I am waiting for the patch but in truth I have lots of other projects going on right now at the same time. :)
I know this is a combat tutorial, but just a note. If they don't actually initiate combat but start talking, there is a good chance that with the right *ass skills you can browbeat them into letting you pass or giving info.
Friend of mine ran extensive testing on the luck stat... after seeing the results I ave to say, yes, it is pretty much a 'dump' stat. GL out in the wastes!
Mal Yeah your build guide works awesome, I originally put luck on everyone to about 5 or 6 and had a pretty rough time on normal mode, now I feel almost OP on Ranger setting, such an awesome game, appreciate your videos & time
How can i choose my characters and place them differently on PS4? Isn't that an option for the consoles? I can only move the whole team together? Nice guide btw :)
I found an assault style ranger with SMG, Opportunist and Tactical Positioning works pretty well. Just shoot them in the back to get Tactical Positioning damage bonus, then hopefully part of the burst gets the target below the 30% so you get the extra damage boost from Opportunist. Then for armored targets, such as synths and robots, I go for Energy Weapons and Robotocist. For a Sniper and Heavy Weapons build, would you go for Whack-a-Mole and Tormentor perks for the extra hit and damage vs targets in cover?
Mal Hey Mal, I am trying a Two Pump Chump sniper build. Starting off with 9 Coordination and 8 Speed. Giving me AP 10(12) when in combat and CI 11 and +25% to hit. I am going for Bloodthirsty and Tinkerer. My first attribute point will raise Coordination to 10 for another AP point. So I will be on 14 AP in combat for first two turns, plus AP per kill at level 10. For the R270 sniper rifle thats 2 shots per turn for 2 turns. With the Bullpup thats 3 potential shots per turn for 2 turns. At level 20 and 30 raise speed to 10 for more CI and AP. The other 2 points dumped into Awarness for CI or into Strength for another AP. If I reach 50 by endgame, I could end up with 16 AP for first two turns, I can imagine the carnage I can do with 2 shots per turn with the Dragoon.
Mal I was thinking for a Heavy Weapons/Energy Weapons build. Way of the Squeezins quirk for the +3 AP and +25% damage. If I use the same Coordination and Speed as the above sniper build. With Tinkerer and Bloodthirsty perks. Along with Tactical Positioning and Robotocist. Just run around drunk shooting up stuff. If I get Atomize for energy weapons, and shoot people in the back when drunk. It should do some damage against unarmored targets.
Very helping guide, thank you so much, you've helped me understand the game before entering it. Looking forward for Gameplay, i'm sure the monkeys will have a great story to tell xD I have a question tho, do you have any idea if the developers are going to let the game be opened for modding in the future, looking at it, it's like a mod GOLDMINE to be honest, but i haven't found any good mods on Nexus, most of them are outdated :/ the possibilities of new models of characters and equipment and those damn gas masks only available for the ladies - not cool -.- - can you tell me here if you know anything about it ?
+Ayman Nader Glad you found the guide helpful. As to modding, there was discussion during its kickstarter phase that there would be a modding toolkit released at some point. It is something the player base wants, will we get it? I don't think we will sadly. Once WL2 DC has been out a bit though, I am sure people will hack it a bit and create at least some baseline MODs like they did for WL2.
I'm stuck on how do you have 5 in your party. When you set up your group you only showed 4. I guess I missed something, but I did go back and look again, still same.
I'm on the ps4 and I do not have options that you do have on the computer I can't set up a fight I can't split my group I can only take one guy out of the group I couldn't with this fight I tried to do that it wouldn't even let me shoot the guy because he wasn't hostile
+leon “shepard 12345678910” keeny Oh, well perhaps. In order to do a guide justice however, you need to really know a game and I do not own DO and have never played it. That said, I will keep it in mind! Thanks!
Well good effort, but this game's mechanics are not too complicated. Crouch all, select all, wait till every opponent is outside cover, have everybody take a shot at one target + gain 1st turn initiative is just too effective. For really advanced strategy options I would rather play Jagged Alliance.
+Michalis Marolachakis Actually for people coming into a game like this the combat is quite complicated, the UI, the ICONs, positioning and the like. As to JA vs. WL2, that is somewhat rubbish... correct me, as I may be mistaken but wouldn't a more fair comparison be something like XCOM vs. JA? Wasteland 2 is a RPG that has tactical combat, not a Tactical Combat game that has some story elements (EG JA & XCOM). I do understand what you are saying however, cheers.
+Mal For an RPG it sure has a poopload of combat though. I do not think the emphasis of WL2 is quests or anything, you do fight most of the time. My point was there is no real need to pull fancy tactics out of your hat in this game, although good effort on your part in trying to squeeze what little tactical essence there is in the game. In your scenario for example, one could simply have his whole squad sit back, even a straight line like in the Napoleonic Wars would work, have them crouch, have all of them pot shot one enemy and gain 1st turn initiative, then finish the rest off or set them to overwatch (since the opponent has only pistols). That is literally 90% of WL2 combat. I was comparing WL2 to Jagged Alliance because WL2 is retro and Jagged Alliance is an old game. Jagged Alliance showed how easy it can be to implement more tactical elements, things like stealth, camouflage, "I see you, you don't see me" situations. If anything, the combat of WL2 is comparable to XCOM, except that you can't fire that cheap pre-turn-mode pot shot. XCOM gets away with this type of combat because they add more variation in movement and attacks (flying units and mind-based attacks for example) and there is also the base-building part. WL2 is a cute little game but it doesn't really know where it wants to be. I am a Fallout 1 & 2 fan myself and I really hoped they are going to push this to the next level.
+Mal first random battle, first play through. leader monkey, so leadership 2. i am also having trouble with the first fights to get levels. i save before each battle now, but i lost someone before i got a level to get surgeon and they died, so i started over.
+dave yesiam Stick to the Northwest of the RC, a good way to gauge if a fight is going to be tough is how easy or hard it is for you success on Outdoorsman (to run) is 100% chance or 75% chance to flee means that fight is 'ok' to handle... you get a 50% fight you know you are in for trouble. Are you using your sniper to pull? Are you forcing the enemies to move to you and using Ambush?
+Mal ambush... now that i see that button. i also found a weapon stash with a thing that was worth enough to get the 540 dollar sniper rifle, it has changed everything. very happy to have this gun.
my expectation. "This will help me understand the combat mechanics of wasteland 2, Hopefully it isn't just general and common sense info on not trying to shoot the guy that is too far away" Reality: "The guy that is far away can't hit you so don't worry about him, and the guy up close can, also standing behind cover makes it harder for them to hit you" My reaction: "Thank you Captain Obvious"
mrbiofan12 Well, I haven't watch the video yet, but from my experience it's really helpful to have at least one melee character because, what generally happens is that the enemy ranged character will jump to cover once fighting begins and thus making it more difficult to hit for your range combatants. Thus, rushing ahead with a melee character to hit them can force them out of said cover, and thus negate that advantage for your range combatants. The other thing to remember is that most range characters take a penalty when using their weapons with a big scary person standing right next them, which incidentally is why the AI will usually move them a bit before taking a shot.
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Hope you all enjoy the video and have fun in the wastes! If you need additional information, here are some other resources:
Quickstart version of this Guide ► th-cam.com/video/lHdTx_6PCLQ/w-d-xo.html
Detailed team spreadsheet + equipment suggestions ► bit.ly/1S2AeCq
Getting Started, First Two Hours Of The Game ► th-cam.com/video/ZVv7bhEBuEM/w-d-xo.html
What's new in WL2 Director's Cut? ► th-cam.com/video/PlL8C4j-MGk/w-d-xo.html
WL2 Walkthrough, 1st Half on Supreme Jerk Difficulty ► th-cam.com/video/w_togLj0iOI/w-d-xo.html
Hello Mal, just letting you know 5 years later your videos are still helping! Im playing this game on the Switch. I really hope they port Wasteland 3 to the Switch.
Just started on PS4, your guide has made this game a lot more enjoyable now that I have a better understanding of how these basics work so thanks for that. Great video.
You are more than welcome. Good luck out there in the wastes Ranger o7
Top quality videos man. You have such a good "tutorial guy" voice. lol
+siddhartha Well, thanks! Several other guide for Wasteland 2 if you need them. Good luck out there Ranger!
Awesome guide as usual Mal! You're really good at explaining things, you go in depth into how to play the game, and you generally give us more info of the game then 10-15 hours would give us, saving time and really giving us a steady start in-game! You should make game guides for more games, you are perfect at it!
+AlexX Thanks Alex! I do plan to keep this format going forward... more guides and a bit less on the Let's Plays ;)
Don't often comment on videos but wanted to say thank you for this and your other guides on WL2. As a new player they really helped out especially the party creation tips. Even for an RPG fan it's a daunting game to start off with its no hand holding approach. Going to restart with a fresh party tonight based on your advice. Thanks again, new sub here for sure.
+twistedthistle666 Thank You for the kind words and welcome to the community! If you have any additional questions, feel free to ask and good luck to you in the wastes Ranger Twisted!
Picked this up on the switch this week and this tutorial series has been the perfect introduction. Restarting with some knowledge!
Good luck to you and have fun out there in the wastes! Cheers
Another helpful Wasteland video. Thanks again, good sir.
+Chainsaw Hijinx You bet, glad it was helpful! :D
Thanks for this one! Wasteland2 is really lacking a tutorial and your videos helped me a great deal
Oh good to hear, let me know if you have any questions. Good Luck Ranger!
I’m just now playing wasteland 2 and I must say that you’re a godsend! Not many people uploading strategy guides for this awesome game.
Hey Mal your guides have helped fall in love with the game 8 years later so thank you from the community keep it up
Hey thanks for all these videos, I've watched several of them already and they've taught me quite a bit about the game. Fantastic quality, and you're a great speaker.
Oh thanks, good luck out there in the wastes Ranger! o7
Just picked up this game last moth, I've been struggling a bit and rushed in to the Ag Center very early on, I'm really glad I found these videos! Thanks Mal!
Thank you for this combat tutorial, Mal.
I didnt even know that you could select one guy at the time in your squad and move him around. I completed the plant side mission with the entire squad storming all encounters 😅
The bit I learned most from this was the fact that standing up after crouching takes AP - I had missed that.
+Daniel Coffey Glad it was helpful.
Also subbed.
I have watch a few of your Wasteland guides, as as someone who have never played this type of game before, I find them to be invaluable.
Thank you.
Glad you found them useful. Good luck out there Ranger and welcome to the community! o/
Just finished downloading this on my ps4 and went to make up my chars I knew before finishing the first one I would need help. Not knowing how the skills and what not would affect gameplay made it hard to make the squad, so I went looking and found you and I'm so happy I did find you. You made the game and have a way of making everything easier to understand so thank you for making these vids and I hope you do more. You got a new subber as well. :)
+Ruby Blue Ah, well thank you for the kind words Ruby and please let me know if you have any questions. So based on your comment am I to understand you already watched the How To Build A Team video then? There are several guides in this series, the playlist link is in the description of this video if you need any additional insight. I will be working on a guide specifically regarding the perks system. Be safe out there Ranger Ruby and good luck to you!
Oh and welcome to the community!
Mal I have watched it yes I'll need to watch them again. And I had the char creation vid playing on my iPad as I made my chars I copied your chars as I had no idea what was what. I'll might make up a new team at some point when I learn the in's and out's of this game. Loving it so far on the pic version can you adjust the font size. I can on the ps4 thank god.
+Ruby Blue The HUD in-game font? Yes it can be adjusted on the PC. Glad you are enjoying the game!
I had Wasteland 2 sitting in my library for a while and tinkered around with it. I decided to wait til later to actually play it and then the DC came out. So, I decided to play it instead. So to Mal, I really enjoyed watching these guides as a sort of preparation for that play-through. I thank you for that man :D.
+mklj0 Well good luck out there Ranger! Thanks for the kind words :D
+Mal Aye, Rangers lead the way.
o7
Fuck yes! I've been waiting for this! (still haven't watched but will now, just wanting to say how glad I am to see it).
+Damian Clark LOL, well I hope it meets expectations ;)
Youre a blessing dude. Going from WL3 to 2 is hitting me pretty hard
Thank you for all the advice. I gave myself a push yesterday and bought wasteland 2 for my new Switch. Since I watched a few of your videos I feel much more confident to get along even though I was never into turn based fighting games.
Glad you found them helpful. Good luck out there in the wastes!
Great video. I was having a lot of trouble with combat but with the tips offered in this video, it's one of the funniest aspects of the game now. Thanks for making this!
You deserve way more than 20k subs. Just got Wasteland 2 free on GoG and was looking for some tips/advice. What i found is a channel thats expertly delivered, in voice appeal, manner and highly informative descriptive content. Im incredibly impressed and you've got yourself a new sub. I wish you all the success on your journey, thanks.
Hey that doesnt look so gard
*misses two 80%+ shots in a row, then gets critted by melee enemy*
That's Xco....I mean Wasteland Baby!
This is just great never really had problems with combat but building a team that does not become useless in the long run. Still watched the video great thing about is how simple you keep this. Many people try to show off with overusing lets say "pro talk" but you explain things easy and natural good job.
+Brainman234 Well thanks for the feedback. I just try to explain things, the way I like them explained to me :D
Damn I made a good party but didn't know I wasn't supposed to go to the Leve L'Up mine so early in the game. Mayne that's why its called literally "LEVEL UP". Because you need more health to kill some badgers.
I've made it to Prison and I'm missing 3 out of 10 shots overall
I just want to thank you for making this video. I rented this when it first came out and I have to admit that I simply did not get it and wrote it off. Now I downloaded it again from Game Pass and and still did not get it. Until I ran across your videos. Now I can play for more than and hour without being wiped out as I now understand the mechanics of the game.
I'm proud of you bruh
that sniper monkey section was quite useful in planning character designs
Thanks for the advice Mal 😊 I played the original when it was brand new 😉 yep I'm old Lol wishing someone would do a reboot of Bullfrog's Syndicate, I work doing concept art and texture work and just finished a major project so after quite awhile away decided to look through steams catalog and find something to play for the sheer enjoyment of it , generally I get games for the sole purpose of looking for ideas and inspiration extremely happy I found this one and even happier that you made these tuts thanks bro 😊
+Greg May You bet greg and welcome to the community! As to a reboot of Syndicate, the original team did, take a look here: th-cam.com/video/3NBiQC6LfnM/w-d-xo.html =)
I just got to the tower and hard assed my way in without a fight. Man, I love this game.
I'm a little late on playing this, but I can't wait to get into this game! Thanks for the helpful video! Subbed :)
You bet! Let me know if you have any questions and good luck out there Ranger Snake Roy! o7
thanks mal that did help. esp. that spreadsheet. man, you really get in there lol
Well it depends on the game but for this one, yes I did :D Glad it was helpful to you!
Mal you are a gaming God!
+War Bandit Oh really? Neat! ;)
Just got this game for the switch. Thanks for the guide here. Love your channel.
High quality, professional tutorials!
Hey Mal, loving the first WL2 series, so happy to see this one as well now :D Give us a hint, Highpool or Ag Centre this time around... I hope Ag Centre this time!
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hah! :p
Great video Mal 😀
+War Bandit TY!
hi, question here. how will i know the enemies line or radius of sight? specially when i am positioning my squad, the combat will initiate out of nowhere that always caught my boys off guard. thanks for the guide!
Love your vids. I wish you did tutorials for more mainstream games so your channel can get more traction. Love your vids and I hope you get super popular!!!
Very kind words, thanks!
Thank you very much for this detailed guide. The first video I have watched on your channel. Learned a couple of new things even after 8 hours of game play.
Question: How do I target/destroy enemy cover? Must it be done with explosives? (The game will not let me target the enemies' cover directly). The only time I have ever destroyed cover is by accident (missing an enemy).
Comment/Criticism: For the purposes of guides, I wish you would have used characters at a lower level with lesser gear. It is your playthrough and if you want to farm random encounters or kill NPCs for superior damage weaponry, I understand.
But imo the base audience viewership will not likely do this, especially at a "starting dungeon" like Radio Tower. I would have preferred if you reverted to an earlier "guide save" so I can get an idea if your tactics really do work when you don't have an absolutely overwhelming advantage on the enemy. Hopefully you can make an "Advanced Combat Guide" that would show the enemy actually inflicting damage, using med kits in battle, etc.
+trudeaup Well upgraded weapons (or not) with basic lvl 1 - 2 the Radio Tower fight is extremely easy, it is all about the positioning, so while I understand where you are coming from regarding the gear; it would have made no difference in the outcome. I also have a Radio Tower Guide from non-DC available with starting characters and no upgraded weapons ;)
As to destroying cover, the only reliable ways to do it are a shotgun user with Perk upgrades or explosives. Good luck out there Ranger and thanks for taking the time to comment! =)
+trudeaup Here is that link to that other Combat Guide with lower level Rangers and no gear upgrades ;) th-cam.com/video/gTO8Y2O8zws/w-d-xo.html
Is there a reliable way to tell how close you can get before the enemy starts combat? Most encounters you are KOS, I want to know just how close I can get before they attack first and I lose my advantage.
I’m finding the game very difficult. Granted I’m new but I can’t beat a pack of animals random encounter when there’s a 75% chance to run. I came across like 5 lizards, I barely damage them and they poison and destroy me. I’m on easiest difficulty too. Wish the game was a touch easier on easiest difficulty
Thanks for the video Mal i'm about to start PS4 version of the game tomorrow when i get home from work oh and before that i am going to watch your Team quide! Great video and well explaned!
Seriously good. Many thanks Mal.
@Mal Hey mal, loved your videos and am taking the plunge to buy both wasteland and wasteland 2 from steam
Have fun and be safe out there in the wastes!!! Let us know how you are progressing.
I'm glad I found you this early. Believe it or not, I left the station with my terrible terrible team (ranger) and somehow didn't even get to the radio tower but triggered Ag Centre/ Hightower. It's been a year since I've played (never finished early /mid game) and so I thought "ok, why not?"
2 encounters into Hightower I was out of med packs, out of ammo, and the closest to rage quitting I have ever come. Then it dawned on me that maybe I was playing it wrong. Well, not wrong for rookie maybe but who wants to lower the difficulty? Watched your "character build" vid, your "first 2 hours" vid, and now this one.
Great tutorials, just great!
Well glad the videos have been helpful. Good luck, godspeed Ranger! o7
Thanks for the guide! Just downloaded Wasteland 2 and it's helpful for a noob.
There are several guides in this series, so if you need more info, I likely have it here. Good luck in the wastes Ranger DJ!
I missed the spot where you acquired all the top notch weapons...my weapons all suck! I can't afford or find anything near that quality, even so, very informative video, thanks!
I talk about it in some of the other videos... you can get them via a 'donation' from some of the vendors. GL out in the wastes!
You should do an episode dedicated to this. I'd sure like to see it.
Well, I've done it twice... there is a bit of RNG to find the 'right' vendor and the battle takes a LONG time. Last time I did it... took the use of grenades and about 30 mins to get through it. Somewhat of a challenge to recreate, but I suppose doable.
Hmm, wish I could be a character but it's alright! Maybe in another playthrough! :) Awesome vid!
+AlexX Oh you may make an appearance :D
David Gorda LMAO! That would be funny... I do enjoy channels a *bit* too much sometimes and start to kiss ass. :P But in all seriousness, I look forward to these videos everyday! I sometimes spam refresh, waiting for XCOM XD.
The PS4 version does not allow the camera movement to overlook the field - it does not have the ability to show the opponent's weapon - and it does not have that option that you show (with the sniper) to show range. On PS4 you hold a button that says "attack" and that shows if you can attack - it's range is not as far as you have on the PC and it actually inhibits the ability to "pull" or to attack first.
+barry5885 Range is predicated on weapon type and MODs, not the version of the game ;)
Just bought it. Huge fallout fan- old and new- so i thought I'd give thia a shot since it plays like Fallout 1 & 2. Definitely need to get used to combat in this one.
I really, really wish you would've made some videos about the random encounters you grind northwest of the citadel at level 1. Those fights are impossible for me to do with this group, even if I save scum. I don't know how the hell you did this with ironman.
Hmm, interesting suggestion, I never thought of it... well I don't currently have the game installed but perhaps I will re-install, fire it up and do a 'random early encounters' video. Thanks for the suggestion! =)
Hey, Mal I noticed you have your leader as a shotgun user. Are shotguns of any use in the game (is it worth having at least one character skilled in using them)? or is an assault rifle a more effective route?
Addison you may want to check out the 'quick start' guide for deeper recommendations but I would say overall you are MUCH better having another AR weapons user. Good luck out in the wastes!
awesome video !! thanks a lot, Mal :D
You bet, good luck out there in the wastes Ranger Guillermo!
Did you try to hire Angela Deth at the very begining and use the shovel on Ace's tomb ? lol
tis is very helpfull thanks for making the guide mal
+masran suhaili Oh good, glad it was helpful. Good luck in the wastes Ranger Suhaili!
How do you zoom out that far? Is that pc exclusive? The camera is way to close on my game for me.
Also how do break up your group for individual assignments?
Great two part tutorial!!
Good video, well done. I just have some basic questions that maybe you covered but I must have missed. When you click End Turn, is that just for the one person or for the group? The action points listed, is that for one person or the group? I just started playing and got to my first combat and totally screwed it up. I'm used to games having tutorials and this one just didnt :) .
End turn is for that character. As is action points every character has different different AP amount which is most dependant on good Coordination.
looking forward to yr comments on Wasteland 3
Hello - Trying to remember what that red cross hair to the left of your weapon is for.
hello and sorry this question is so late but I just started playing the game. imm watching this video on my tablet so the resolution isn't the best but did I jjust see the damage on that sniper rifle at 50? and the night stick at 40?! how the hell? you said you only played two to three hours before that example fight at the radio tower (which is the very first mission) where did you get that equipment and how did you afford it? I've been playing for 15+ hours (on hard) and even after I beat highpool and ag, then went back to hq with 2000+ in scrap (dirty deeds) and bought all the best merchandise from hq weapons merchant and I'm just barely touching your sniper damage and I'm half damage with blunt weapon. I've also met with the traveling merchant multiple times and never have I even glimpsed a night stick
+Derek McGowan The M24 Sniper Rifle is a 'rare' find but I was fortunate a travelling merchant had it on her and 'donated' it to my cause. That single fight against the merchant and two guys took like 30 mins and every explosive I had. You can either save up to buy it or you can try to kill the merchant. Good luck Ranger Derek!
Ah, dirty deeds for you too. I killed that guy with the tractor stuck in the sand for all my gear and scrap.
Holy cow, your gear is so much better than my level 4 squad :(. Like... everyone has better guns. This depresses me, and you must of made a lot more money then I was killing those easy guys. I'm guessing you were farming where you said, but man, on Ranger difficulty they were kicking my ass so hardcore. Any tips with making that big moolah to gear out everyone by level 4?
+Damian Clark Well... in addition to grinding for two hours, I *might* have killed a travelling merchant and her two guards. That merchant *might* have had a few guns on her... you know, maybe :D *evil grin*
Mal Huh, I never would of thought of that. Guess I'm just not that sort of asshole. But now I will be!
Damian Clark First time I have done it, wanted to see if I even could. I think that single fight took me like 30 minutes LOL
Mal Well it is on SJ after all. Incidentally, I figure you waiting on the patch to start your LP, are you going to do a new one or pickup from where you're at?
Damian Clark I will likely go with the team I have, already levelled up a bit, geared and I have not encountered any game killing bugs yet. According to the devs the upcoming patch will retroactively fix the lost NPC issues, should you have already encountered a problem. So I suppose the answer is, yes I am waiting for the patch but in truth I have lots of other projects going on right now at the same time. :)
I know this is a combat tutorial, but just a note. If they don't actually initiate combat but start talking, there is a good chance that with the right *ass skills you can browbeat them into letting you pass or giving info.
Thanks
Thank u so much. I'm on ps4 so the zoom is at half of what your on on pc but I'm trying. Thanks anyway. Class act
great guides just subbed
Cmon Mal do the wasteland 2 lets play
+War Bandit A Let's Play of the Director's Cut version? Oh I think that can be arranged ;)
+Mal lol I can't wait any longer! 😄
I just got in my first fight with some bugs and literally all of my attacks missed for 3 turns so I quit to get help
Just got Wasteland in the ol' Humble Bundle; is Luck really pointless? In fallout it used to help get random encounters and items etc
Friend of mine ran extensive testing on the luck stat... after seeing the results I ave to say, yes, it is pretty much a 'dump' stat. GL out in the wastes!
Mal Yeah your build guide works awesome, I originally put luck on everyone to about 5 or 6 and had a pretty rough time on normal mode, now I feel almost OP on Ranger setting, such an awesome game, appreciate your videos & time
How can i choose my characters and place them differently on PS4? Isn't that an option for the consoles? I can only move the whole team together?
Nice guide btw :)
Click one of the analog sticks down, i thinks its L3 or R3 on PS4
Thank you man. :)
+Nikolas Giab Thanks, seems a kind soul already answered you. :)
Yeah! :)
Keep up the good work with those videos. They are amazing, mate.
+Nikolas Giab Oh, thanks! Please spread the word. Cheers!
Very nice tutorials :) Maybe one for Wasteland 3? :)
I found an assault style ranger with SMG, Opportunist and Tactical Positioning works pretty well. Just shoot them in the back to get Tactical Positioning damage bonus, then hopefully part of the burst gets the target below the 30% so you get the extra damage boost from Opportunist. Then for armored targets, such as synths and robots, I go for Energy Weapons and Robotocist.
For a Sniper and Heavy Weapons build, would you go for Whack-a-Mole and Tormentor perks for the extra hit and damage vs targets in cover?
+CaptainBipto With a Sniper, maybe... as for Heavy Weapons, doubt I will ever use it again (just not worth it IMHO).
Mal
Hey Mal, I am trying a Two Pump Chump sniper build. Starting off with 9 Coordination and 8 Speed. Giving me AP 10(12) when in combat and CI 11 and +25% to hit. I am going for Bloodthirsty and Tinkerer. My first attribute point will raise Coordination to 10 for another AP point. So I will be on 14 AP in combat for first two turns, plus AP per kill at level 10.
For the R270 sniper rifle thats 2 shots per turn for 2 turns. With the Bullpup thats 3 potential shots per turn for 2 turns. At level 20 and 30 raise speed to 10 for more CI and AP. The other 2 points dumped into Awarness for CI or into Strength for another AP. If I reach 50 by endgame, I could end up with 16 AP for first two turns, I can imagine the carnage I can do with 2 shots per turn with the Dragoon.
Mal
I was thinking for a Heavy Weapons/Energy Weapons build. Way of the Squeezins quirk for the +3 AP and +25% damage. If I use the same Coordination and Speed as the above sniper build. With Tinkerer and Bloodthirsty perks. Along with Tactical Positioning and Robotocist. Just run around drunk shooting up stuff. If I get Atomize for energy weapons, and shoot people in the back when drunk. It should do some damage against unarmored targets.
+CaptainBipto Well you certainly could, makes for an interesting character!
My problem is I can't see past the dark area. Plus the PS4 has really wonky controls. And it's really hard to set up. Any tips?
The "dark area", you mean the fog of war? I assume yes. Not sure how you overcome this on the PS4... can you move your people around individually?
Sorry for long wait I was on vaca, but I can, my problem is that they always have indestructible cover.
Thanks for the help
Very helping guide, thank you so much, you've helped me understand the game before entering it. Looking forward for Gameplay, i'm sure the monkeys will have a great story to tell xD
I have a question tho, do you have any idea if the developers are going to let the game be opened for modding in the future, looking at it, it's like a mod GOLDMINE to be honest, but i haven't found any good mods on Nexus, most of them are outdated :/ the possibilities of new models of characters and equipment and those damn gas masks only available for the ladies - not cool -.- - can you tell me here if you know anything about it ?
+Ayman Nader Glad you found the guide helpful. As to modding, there was discussion during its kickstarter phase that there would be a modding toolkit released at some point. It is something the player base wants, will we get it? I don't think we will sadly. Once WL2 DC has been out a bit though, I am sure people will hack it a bit and create at least some baseline MODs like they did for WL2.
Mal i really hope they do... the game could use a lot of improvement. Thanks a bunch for telling though man x) u've earned a subscriber.
Ayman Nader Welcome to the community. (:
Mal i'm sorry, stupid of me not to ask, why do you think we won't get a toolkit?
How u select someone individualy? There is "U" to select all team members only.
Click on them or highlight one with the cursor.
F1-F4 lets you pick your default goons, if I remember correctly
Very good, thank you.
How can you move each ranger into position on console? like during 6:40?
+Billy Diesel My apologies Billy, I do not know :(
I got it. It's click the left stick if anyone's wondering. The console controls really aren't too bad.
***** Good info, thanks Billy!
What's the distribute all button? I can't did those items.
I'm stuck on how do you have 5 in your party. When you set up your group you only showed 4. I guess I missed something, but I did go back and look again, still same.
It's a follower he picked up at the start, you can have up to three of them.
I'm on the ps4 and I do not have options that you do have on the computer I can't set up a fight I can't split my group I can only take one guy out of the group I couldn't with this fight I tried to do that it wouldn't even let me shoot the guy because he wasn't hostile
Click the stick to do it.
How did you open your local map? I can't figure it out.
+Sott96 'M'
Ever time I shoot a gun it just jams can anyone help
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can you do some guides on Divinity Original sin Enhanced Edition next
+leon “shepard 12345678910” keeny Oh, well perhaps. In order to do a guide justice however, you need to really know a game and I do not own DO and have never played it. That said, I will keep it in mind! Thanks!
Its a shame on console all these neat highlight options arent available. (combat order, leadership range etc) I have no info ina fight it seems
Well good effort, but this game's mechanics are not too complicated.
Crouch all, select all, wait till every opponent is outside cover, have everybody take a shot at one target + gain 1st turn initiative is just too effective.
For really advanced strategy options I would rather play Jagged Alliance.
+Michalis Marolachakis Actually for people coming into a game like this the combat is quite complicated, the UI, the ICONs, positioning and the like. As to JA vs. WL2, that is somewhat rubbish... correct me, as I may be mistaken but wouldn't a more fair comparison be something like XCOM vs. JA? Wasteland 2 is a RPG that has tactical combat, not a Tactical Combat game that has some story elements (EG JA & XCOM).
I do understand what you are saying however, cheers.
+Mal
For an RPG it sure has a poopload of combat though. I do not think the emphasis of WL2 is quests or anything, you do fight most of the time.
My point was there is no real need to pull fancy tactics out of your hat in this game, although good effort on your part in trying to squeeze what little tactical essence there is in the game.
In your scenario for example, one could simply have his whole squad sit back, even a straight line like in the Napoleonic Wars would work, have them crouch, have all of them pot shot one enemy and gain 1st turn initiative, then finish the rest off or set them to overwatch (since the opponent has only pistols). That is literally 90% of WL2 combat.
I was comparing WL2 to Jagged Alliance because WL2 is retro and Jagged Alliance is an old game. Jagged Alliance showed how easy it can be to implement more tactical elements, things like stealth, camouflage, "I see you, you don't see me" situations.
If anything, the combat of WL2 is comparable to XCOM, except that you can't fire that cheap pre-turn-mode pot shot. XCOM gets away with this type of combat because they add more variation in movement and attacks (flying units and mind-based attacks for example) and there is also the base-building part.
WL2 is a cute little game but it doesn't really know where it wants to be.
I am a Fallout 1 & 2 fan myself and I really hoped they are going to push this to the next level.
+Michalis Marolachakis "I am a Fallout 1 & 2 fan myself and I really hoped they are going to push this to the next level."
It seems so much easier to play on the PC. Im playing friends copy on game share on ps4. Tempted to buy it on pc
am having hard time with the combat especially with the red cross hair to do ambushes am playing on xbox
am i doing something wrong? i lose control of Angela basically every turn, she runs off and dies constantly.
+dave yesiam What is your level in Leadership?
+Mal first random battle, first play through. leader monkey, so leadership 2. i am also having trouble with the first fights to get levels. i save before each battle now, but i lost someone before i got a level to get surgeon and they died, so i started over.
+dave yesiam Stick to the Northwest of the RC, a good way to gauge if a fight is going to be tough is how easy or hard it is for you success on Outdoorsman (to run) is 100% chance or 75% chance to flee means that fight is 'ok' to handle... you get a 50% fight you know you are in for trouble.
Are you using your sniper to pull? Are you forcing the enemies to move to you and using Ambush?
+Mal ambush... now that i see that button. i also found a weapon stash with a thing that was worth enough to get the 540 dollar sniper rifle, it has changed everything. very happy to have this gun.
+dave yesiam There you go, grats! You should be fine from here on out. =)
can someone explain me what use "flaggin" quests have cause i dont see any profit (like a mark or so).
+Altijdwat PS4 Gaming it is just to help you keep track of what you are currently focused on doing.
yeah what i thought...no function :D
+Altijdwat PS4 Gaming lol
wasteland on hold voor a couple of days/weeks depends on divinity^^
I spent 3 hours making a full custom squad. They went to the Ag Center and all got fucked to death by a giant rabbit.
How do I use ambush on Xbox?
3 hours in and I’m still learning the basics. Console controls kinda suck for this game.
my expectation. "This will help me understand the combat mechanics of wasteland 2, Hopefully it isn't just general and common sense info on not trying to shoot the guy that is too far away"
Reality: "The guy that is far away can't hit you so don't worry about him, and the guy up close can, also standing behind cover makes it harder for them to hit you"
My reaction: "Thank you Captain Obvious"
This game is fucking better than 76 holy shit
Would making a fully melee centered character be viable?
+mrbiofan12 What do you mean by "fully melee centered"? Like one who just has melee skills?
Damian Clark I mean their primary attacking skill is melee weapons, while they may have utility.
mrbiofan12 Well, I haven't watch the video yet, but from my experience it's really helpful to have at least one melee character because, what generally happens is that the enemy ranged character will jump to cover once fighting begins and thus making it more difficult to hit for your range combatants. Thus, rushing ahead with a melee character to hit them can force them out of said cover, and thus negate that advantage for your range combatants. The other thing to remember is that most range characters take a penalty when using their weapons with a big scary person standing right next them, which incidentally is why the AI will usually move them a bit before taking a shot.
+mrbiofan12 Yes and quite useful early on in terms of cost per enemy kill.
I do melee attack and didn’t land a hit :))
I'm on PS4 and I'm new to these types of games. I'm getting destroyed. LOL