Does this mod still prevent enemy psycasters from spawning in raids/using psycasts? It's been a hot minute since I've played

It seem like the mod got silently updated and at least for me rimsort is not asking anymore for this dependency directly. In general, as far as I can see, everything works like intended. Nevertheless still get a dozen of red errors by this mod.

Obviously some XML entries need to be fixed/updated and I would really like to see this, cause this mod is more or less the only one, that is throwing so many errors around for me (CE 1.5). Even if maybe those errors could be ignored, it would help to lift the clutter and to identify maybe more serious errors.
Anyway... Right now it feels to me that this could be my last run with Biotech Integration. While I appreciate it found its way to 1.6, it lacks more and more to take into account new content, like other xenotypes like insectoids and starjack or new genes and so on and is limiting in this way the playabliity in general.

log file:
https://gist.github.com/HugsLibRecordKeeper/1c3f11dbc5c843263d2378452c59e6ce

some patches for mods like melee psycasts, combat psycasts, and runesmith would be cool

For the record, i don't think the old name was "leaving room for misinterpretation". Coupled with the header image, it's pretty obvious that the mod ties psycasts and genes together.

Can we please settle on one name? :D The back and forth is confusing, then the mod needs reenabling in RimPy

same

I am still confused. Rimsort still says can not find "* danzen.vpe.psycastergenes" and getting red errors. Is that now related to this mod, cause "VPE - Biotech Integration for Alpha Animals and More!" can not identify "* danzen.vpe.biotechintegration" as dependency?

Reverted back the ID

other mods that require this mod dont recognize its new ID, such as More Psycaster Genes and Psycaster Genes Spawner and some others do not work now

Vanilla Races Expanded - Starjack was just released, take a glance and see if the psycaster genes needs some adjustment from it

Does this mean that those xenotypes can ONLY learn those psycast trees? Or do they have a natural aptitude for it?

@Vortek Gamer Ah, makes sense. Reverting back only the mod Id.

I noticed that you changed the mod ID as well as I use RimPy and it detected (with old name) as it is missing. I think you could keep the ID the same and change the name of the mod. Because if you change the Mod ID, other mods that use this for patches will be outdated and need to be updated with the new Mod ID. So for sure that Psycaster spawner will not work with this mod anymore as it go by the mod id for it

Just avoiding confusion, since many new people misinterpret "biotech integration" title. So I made the title more specific and now should reflects psycaster gene mechanics.

Thanks for your work on this Danzen.

Considering the old name is still on the banner i would say that yes, you are going crazy!

Am i going crazy? Did the mod suddenly change name?

Added Starjacks.

@Coolchilion, I think I missed it, noticed there is a new xenotype in oddysey which I just bought the DLC today. So yes, will add it soon!

Plans to add psycast genes for the starjack xenotype in Odyssey?

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All the changes make sense to me! Thanks for update

@Dealer Mangan Thanks! Yes, I believe all psycasting genes are still discoverable without using any Vanilla Expanded xenotypes. That’s also why I didn’t make those mods required dependencies. That said, for the best experience, especially thematically, I do recommend using all VE xenotype mods if possible!

I think that the ideas behind the changes make sense on paper, but you have to take into account that not every player will use the vanilla expanded races. i think that you should ensure that every kind of psycasting gene can be discovered with just the vanilla xenotypes. maybe you already have, it's just not clear to me atm.

I'd love to hear what others think about these changes.

(Off Topic) Explanation of Changes:

🔥 Uhlan (+Conflagrator, +Skipmaster)
It makes sense for Uhlans to get Conflagrator, especially considering their aggressive nature and visual similarity to Impids, who already have that gene. I also feel like Skipmaster fits their battlefield role well. As super-soldiers, they’d logically use mobility and teleportation tactics to overwhelm enemies.

🐻 Yttakin (−Warlord)
I’m thinking of removing Warlord from Yttakin to make that gene feel more exclusive to xenotypes like Hussars or Boarskin, characters who are designed for raw, warmonger. Yttakin are certainly powerful, but I feel their strengths lie more in animal influence and they're also living in icy habitat.

🐷 Pigskin (+Harmonist, −Wildspeaker)
I don’t think Pigskins have a strong enough connection to nature to justify Wildspeaker, not in the same level as Yttakin or Lycans. Instead, I’m thinking Harmonist might suit them better, since their chaotic, unpredictable behavior could reflect a sort of intuitive balance with the world, just not in a spiritual or tribal sense.

🧟 Fungoid (+Necropath)
I'm thinking that Necropath makes a lot of sense for Fungoids, since they're already associated with infection, corpses, and parasitic behavior. Giving them this gene reinforces their identity as decay-based, death-linked beings.

🐗 Boarskin (+Protector, +Warlord)
It makes sense for Boarskins to have both Protector and Warlord. They’re tougher and braver than Pigskins (has coward gene), so giving them these genes reinforces their role as tanky frontline brutes who can also lead in a primal, forceful way.

🐜 Insector (+Archon, +Skipmaster)
I feel like Insectors would be a great fit for Archon, since insects (especially ants) are all about hierarchy and coordinated group behavior. Adding Skipmaster also seems appropriate, given how fast and agile some insects are. It plays into their swarmy, reactive nature.

🐺 Wolfman / Lycan (+Nightstalker, +Wildspeaker)
It just makes sense for both Wolfmen and Lycans to have Nightstalker and Wildspeaker. They’re nocturnal hunters who form packs and live close to nature. These genes capture both their stealth and their spiritual connection to the wild.

HUUUGE W

VPE-BI has been Migrated to 1.6.

Fix:
- Hussar and Uhlan can't use psycasts
- Archotechist, Wildspeaker, Hemosage, and Puppeteer not required gene
- Toggleable not working

Update: Xenotype Endogenes changes:
- Fungoid (+Necropath)
- Uhlan (+Conflagrator, +Skipmaster)
- Pigskin (+Harmonist, -Wildspeaker)
- Yttakin (-Warlord)

New Add:
- Boarskin (+Protector, +Warlord)
- Insector (+Archon, +Skipmaster)
- Wolfman/Lycan (+Nightstalker, +Wildspeaker)

Ahhh yea, we back, space psyscasts gettin more balanced

I enjoyed this mod, vanilla psycasts expanded just isn't the same without it. Whether it gets updated to 1.6 on not, thanks for the fun.

O Legend, return to us!

o7

I hope this can get updated to 1.6, otherwise mlie might have to step in and save us....

I really hope this mod will receive a 1.6 update at some point, as it added a lot of flavour!
Thank you for your work!

One of my favorite mods. But I'm afraid it will become dead. has not been updated since 2024 and could need some overhauling right now. Guess with 1.6 it could be totally outdated.

Is anyone updating this mod to work with more recent Xenotype mods? Hasn't been updated in over a year.

I actually really like this change. By default, the balancing for VPE is all over the place, and the OP psycasts are dead easy to unlock while random more niche ones are actually locked behind requirements. This keeps it more in line with vanilla, which I love to see.

I know people talk about the lack of support for Insectors and lycanthropes but there is also a lack of support for boarskins from VRE-pigskins, there is also an upcoming anomaly themed race according to recent VE roadmaps

Im not 100% sure i understand it, but are there a way to make then start with the genes, to possible gain the Psycast. but not start with Psycast points unlocked?

I've not tried it but I guess I could just add genes via dev mode

What about a mod config to let you chose which psycast genes each xenotype has? This way users don't need to wait for support for new xenos and also can assign psycast genes to other races outside vanilla expanded

I'd like to see insectors supported by this mod, or to have the insector mod incorporate these ideas. Right now they can't unlock any psycasts due to missing genes.

Hi, thanks for the mod.
Can i remove it mid-game?

I mean i set the "limit each xenotype to only one psycast gene" to false. they show up rightly with two (or even if it comes from random genes with genetic drift) but only one active others state that they are "overridden by: " the other genes

is it normal that having multiple genes over write each other?

I think instead of only adding these options, this mod should prevent other abilities from unlocking. An Impid shouldn't learn frostshaper for example. This also makes mod comp with other xenotype mods.

This looks fun. Usually with all the ways to get psycasts I get a colony full of wizards by year 5, so making them rare and unique makes them sound actually fun and exotic

@Chime Well technically an empath just means "a person with the paranormal ability to apprehend the mental or emotional state of another individual." not someone who is loving and nice. Your thinking of empathy.