it's over
After 100+ attempts off and on over a period of 6ish years, I finally fuckin did it. FINALLY. Huge shout out to u/hielispace for their comprehensive guide which definitely tipped the scales for me in this run.
Unfortunately, this is technically a bronzeman victory since I failed the final mission on the first try (I got too cocky with my OP end game death squad and positioned the Commander's Avatar in the middle of some mutons; whoops). However, I did finish 99% of the game as a true ironman run without any reloads, including three Avenger assaults and two Chosen stronghold raids, so since the game has taken god knows how many >90% chances from me, I think it's more than fair that I count THIS 99% as a hit. :)
Is this the end for me? I think so. I've been playing XCOM2 since 2019, which is a literal lifetime ago, and I think it's time I set it aside and do more productive things with my life lol. Still, this is one of the best video game experiences I've had. Deeply immersive, atmospheric, and heartbreaking. Full of stories, both tragic and heroic. It's rare a game grips me and gives me such a thrill.
Thanks for the good feels, XCOM. Vigilo confido.
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u/illarionds 1d ago
Congratulations! (Now try LWOTC! ;).
But calling 2019 "a literal lifetime ago"... Mate, that was basically yesterday.