(2.1) Ironman - Item Randomizer

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Pink tables are containers, green tables are used to drop a random item out of a collection, and blue tables are enemy drop tables.

You may download separate modules of this mod, including just the item randomization, in the Optional Files section.

Ironman and Hardcore Ironman are tough and challenging mods. The name refers more to the aspect of earning your own gear rather than playing without dying or reloading saves. But, for those looking for a near-true Ironman option, Hardcore Ironman fully disables respawns and saves except for autosaves, which is intended to allow you to take a break.

In short, this mod randomizes loot, toughens the enemy AI, and imposes many limitations and restrictions on the player while being somewhat fair to compensate. It is still in Beta and being updated.

Because enemy aggression lasts longer, you may want to use this mod to disable the "Can't Use While Threatened" message.

You may also like Cyberspace Adjustments. Versions 1. 3 and older of this mod used to have this included, but it was removed in favor of a bit more modularity.

To install this mod, use only ONE of the Ironman pak files. Or, you may mix the Optional Files together to your liking.

Unzip and place the .pak file(s) where the base System Shock pak is: System Shock Remake\SystemShock\Content\Paks

This mod requires a New Game. Do not try to load unmodded saves. Saves using this mod will be labeled "Iron" or "Hardcore".

Be warned that Mission 5 and Mission 6 are timed!

So what does it do?

[]It is an item randomizer without any need for external programs. There is no floor loot.

[]You will find weapons, hardware, modkits, ammo, and other items in all crates. Each level has different crate loot and item odds. Crate loot gets better the deeper the level. Large crates typically have much better loot.

[]All enemies have new loot tables, and some enemies that didn't drop items before now do. Sometimes they can drop important items or weapons, and some have extremely rare drops. You may even be able to find certain access cards or quest items early.

[]All pre-placed floor loot is removed, with a few exceptions - audio logs/data sticks, the starting items, the Group 1 cards in Medical, Isotope X-22, and...

[]To assist in finding items that have been dropped, some items on the minimap will have special colors when Sensaround is activated. Larger squares are usually important or rare items, and gold squares are often rare items or notable weapons.

[](1. 2 Experimental version only) Additional small and large crates have been placed around Citadel Station to encourage exploration and potentially assist with widening route variation per run. Currently only affects three levels.

[](Hardcore Ironman only) Respawns and saving are fully disabled except for autosaves. Enemies deal 250/300/350% (on Combat 4/5/6) damage, have 145/150/160% health, are more alert, hesitate less, and follow you for longer periods of time. Sodas heal less health.

[]The Hacker's inventory size has been reduced significantly to just 18 slots and the Hotbar has been reduced to 5 slots. You will need to think about which items you will want to take with you, and remember where you left the ones you dropped in case you want to return to them. Tip: you can hold an item on your cursor while the inventory is open, if you need to.

[*]Harder difficulties! Also, Mission 5 gives you 7 hours and Mis