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3.2.1.5 The Turn-Based System
The Battlescape operates under a turn-based system. This means that
your soldiers will be able to move a certain distance before the
message
Not Enough Time Units! appears. When all of your
squad have used their allocated Time Units, click on the button
on the Control Bar to end your turn. When the aliens have completed
their moves, it is your turn again.
The
Hidden Movement screen will appear when the aliens are
moving out of sight of X-COM soldiers.
However, there is an exception to the turn based rule. If you move
your soldiers directly into the alien’s line of fire, they will take a shot
during your turn. Similarly, your soldiers will automatically open fire
if the aliens move into your soldiers’ line of fire during their turn. See
the section of this manual on
Opportunity Fire for full details.
Note: It is best to end your turn when your soldiers are in cover; close to walls or
behind large objects.
3.2.1.6 Seeing the Aliens
When one of your soldiers sees an alien, a pulsing red square will
appear in the bottom-right of the Battlescape screen.
Click on the pulsing red square to center the Battlescape on the alien.
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