About this mod
This mod aims to make most of the weapons for Mass Effect 2 better.
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This mod aims to make all the weapons for Mass Effect 2 better. I actually was aiming for realism but with the limited resources for modding weapons and such I can't really do that, so this is as good as I can get it for now. But overall I am very satisfied with the results.
I actually wasn't going to release this but someone was curious and wanted me to share it so here it is.
The game only allows up to five weapons (Max) to choose from so you can't use all six weapon types unfortunately so you're going to have to exclude a weapon type from your gameplay between these six options.
- No Assault Rifles
- No Heavy Pistols
- No Heavy Weapons
- No Shotguns
- No Sniper Rifles
- No Submachine Guns
All options are included in the main file.
New/Changes/Addons/Logs
v1.4
Added optional files for FOV key toggles.
- F9 = 70
- F10 = 80
- F11 = 90
- F12 = 100
v1.3
Added default class weapons loadouts.
Added more .ini optional files for merging with other mods.
v1.2
- Balanced out most weapons more.
- Balanced sniperifles damage and spare ammo.
- Forgot to mention in v1.1 that squad damage was reduced back to it's original damage.
Also with fully upgraded weapons they will do a lot more damage so take that into account and I haven't touched the stats of upgrades because I haven't figured that part out yet.
v1.1
- Added FOV Options.
- Longer storm/spinting.
- Tweaked weapons stats.
- Laser pistol is now semi-auto with reduced damage.
- Shotguns have faster ROF (Rate of fire).
- Balanced spare ammo for some weapons.
- You can now use up to five weapons of your choice for every class.
- Reduced squad damage.
Installation
Drop the"Game" Folder into your "\Steam\steamapps\common\Mass Effect Legendary Edition" and let it overwrite everything it ask of you.
There are backup files included in this mod called “FileName – Original.ini” or "Coalesced_INT - Original.bin" so don’t worry about making backups.
FOV Toggling Keys
- Numpad 7 = FOV 70
- Numpad 8 = FOV 80
- Numpad 9 = FOV 90
- Numpad 0 = FOV 100
How to Merg With Other Mods
Please go to the following link “Manual - How To Edit Coalesced_XX.bin“ and follow his guide. It is super easy to do and please don’t forget to endorse his page if you do.
Once you have done everything in the guide all you need to do is go into the “Optional File For Merging With Other Mods” folder and drag and drop the file into your newly created “Unpacked” folder from following the guide and replace any file it ask of you to and then you're done.
Mod Conflicts
This mod only conflicts with other mods that modify weapon mechanics or files named "-_-_BIOGame_Config_BIOWeapon.ini" or DLC files with the name "BIOWeapon.ini".
Detailed Description of What The Mod Does
Removed hipfire crosshairs.
Slightly more or less damage to most projectile weapons (Depending on their calibers).
No artificial bullet spray (Meaning your bullets will hit where the center of your crosshair is pointed at).
More or less recoil for different weapon types and calibers of the weapons (This will make your bullets inaccurate, self control is key).
Shotguns shoot faster (Shotguns are very limited, so modding most values seem to do nothing).
Slightly more or less spare ammo for most weapons.
Squad mates actually do damage with their weapons.
Explosive weapons actually do damage.
Almost all weapons are pure semi-automatic (So the guns will shoot as fast as you can click even with macros like in the video).
My Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/BoJacksBoTech
Credits
Special thanks to dukeofkiewit for the guide and showing me how to apply this to Mass Effect 2 Legendary Edition and more.