I don't get cover mechanics in this one

[Madine]

How's this not a flanking shot? Is it because only when firing from a wall your character will move to the side to shoot? Jackson is behind high cover, and the enemy is not, but it seems that its taking into account it's left cover.

In that case, it shoud've been clearer in codex that units will ONLY move to shoot behind walls (it's not specified that they won't do it behind medium and high cover)

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1709564766

[Dr_Yes]

Hi Madine, you're right on both accounts:

A: Sidestep is only performed from wall edges, not from weak or strong covers.

B: While we describe this rule in our codex in the chapter "Walls", we don't specifically mention in "Partial Covers" that these don't permit this unique attack mode.

Thanks for pointing this out, we will rewrite the "Partial Covers" section accordingly.

For an illustrated explanation on how our cover system works angle-wise, please refer to the chapter "Protected Areas" in the codex.

All codex entries mentioned above are situated in the combat section of the codex.

[BlackjackGT]

Although I think the codex is terrific -- can't tell you how many indie games I've played the last year that leave players fumbling as to how things work -- maybe a brief Optional Tutorial level on some of the basic gameplay mechanics might be useful too. :)

[Madine]

Hmmm after reading the codex through and through I can't get my mind around the cover and flanking system, sometimes it seems that cover has effect on flanking and other times doesn't, and sometimes you shoot from half-high cover and makes it so if it was a flanking shot without moving, so confusing :S

I mean, could someone explaing why is this not a flanking shot? the enemy has no cover from left (I'm shooting from the left side) but still I have penalties (72% hit chance) as if the cover from the south of that enemy would take effect.

https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1709658458

[Valygar]

Madine, I think it is exactly the same case as OP. While you are technically on the edge of a wall, the wall is offering you its end side, perpendicular to you, and does not count as a wall edge.

To clarify, if your cover wall was rotated 90º I think it would be a flanking shot.

I think this should be addressed, it makes much more sense that it is always a flanking shot no matter what you are covering behind.