XCOM automated armor coloring by class

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I'm playing XCOM Enemy Unknown (including Enemy Within) for a while now, and I was wondering if there was a way to automate the coloring of the armor (as well as automating the armor skin and helmet).
I have to do this manually each time, which makes this a pain..

For example:

  • Assault class – Red
  • Support – Pink
  • Heavy – Black
  • Sniper – Green
  • (MEC (+ class, if possible) – Yellow

Is there any way to color the armor (as well as the armor skin and the helmet) of the different classes automatically?

And if possible: Is this also possible for MEC, MELD and PSI soldiers? (with their corresponding class, may be too much to ask)

Note: preferred standalone mod / tweak (The LongWar mod forces you to use the gamemode mod as well, I'll look into if only the armor coloring can be run)

Best Answer

It looks like the LongWar mod has this option available. There's a thread on Reddit about this functionality - below is a quote, but essentially it appears to be a built-in function of the mod, and you can customise by editing DefaultGameCore.ini.

LongWar is configured to change the color of your troops armor and headgear when they are first promoted into a class specialty. This is a great feature that can allow you at a glance to see where your sniper or medic is on the battlefield.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Xcom/comments/2b5hgf/lw_setting_the_color_code_for_your_soldier_classes/

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