Jagged Alliance 2 1.13 Guide

Jagged Alliance 2 1.13 is a mod for Sir-Tech's cRPG Definition of 1999, Jagged Alliance 2. The 1.13 mod for Jagged Alliance 2 is notable for its high degree of configurability, built-in compatibility features and game system additions, extensions and enhancements.

Due to 1.13's complexity and difficulty, new players are advised to play vanilla JA2 or Stracciatella JA2 before playing 1.13. While it is certainly possible to approximate an original JA2 experience in 1.13, new players would not know which settings, options and features to change, enable or disable.

Jagged Alliance 2 1.13 Builds

Jagged Alliance 2 1.13 Window Mode

If the 1.13 mod fails to launch in Windowed mode due to Desktop color depth, go to the exe properties, click the compatibility tab, click Reduced Color mode and select 16 bit color depth from the drop-down.

Jagged Alliance 2 1.13 Initial Game Settings

Jagged Alliance 2 1.13 Options

Jagged Alliance 2 1.13 Features

Countless other features of 1.13 can be tailored, enabled or disabled within its INI Editor or via the XMLs themselves.

Jagged Alliance 2 1.13 Download

The best version of Jagged Alliance 2 1.13 can be downloaded at GitHub:

https://github.com/1dot13/source/releases

All cRPG Blog 1.13 commentary is based upon 1dot13 releases.

Major JA2 1.13 Features

Extra Difficulty: Extreme Iron Man (cf. Baldur's Gate No Reload, Master of Magic Iron Man and OpenXcom for overviews of Iron Man merits).
New IMP character generation with 10 major traits JA2 1.13, 12 minor traits JA2 1.13, 14 character traits, 13 disabilities and 65 backgrounds. Can also select starting IMP equipment.
Vanilla only allows 0-1 IMP whereas 1.13 supports 0-7.
Maximum vanilla squad size is 18 whereas 1.13 squad size is tailorable from 16-32. We can also tailor the max number of militia, enemies, crepitus and civs that can appear in tactical mode (16-64).
Maximum UI-displayable squad size is dependent on display resolution. At 4:3 1024x768 the maximum displayable squad size is 10, for example.
100s of new items, including about 375 weapons (see weapons list below).
Arguably, there are too many items aka item-bloat. For a couple comparisons of 1.12 and 1.13 firearms, consult FN P90 JA2 and H&K G11 JA2.
Dozens of new hotkeys and hotkey-combos (one can never have enough).
Many new AIM and MERC mercenaries JA2, including UB and Jagged Alliance 1 mercs.
Overall UI and combat system speed enhancement.
New inventory system. Also, vehicle inventory. These are UI hacks, but they're mostly great. New Inventory requires a minimum resolution of 4:3 1024x768.
Inventory items have three separate tabs for viewing item descriptions and stats all of which have info pop-ups when moused-over.
Load-bearing Equipment (LBE) such as vests, holsters and harnesses. Most players won't like the inventory UI space restrictions LBE imposes, but they will probably learn to appreciate LBE in the end. Try it for a few hours, not a few minutes.
Sector inventory-wide item auto-sorting, auto-stacking, auto-ammo unloading and auto-detaching.
Inventory zooming and templates.
Tailorable loot and vendor itemization progression (e.g., Bobby Ray's).
New Chance to Hit (NCtH): Adds extra variables to the to-hit mechanic.
Suppression Fire: Penalizes APs and to-hit of combat units under heavy fire aka pinning a group of enemies down. CAWS JA2 loaded with buckshot with duckbill attachment for cone AoE = strong suppression.
100 point Action Point system replaces vanilla 25 AP system, thereby (for example) adding more variety in AP expenditure for weapons of similar type.
Enhanced close combat and improved Interrupt system. Minimum reserve APs to trigger Interrupt is 16.
Advanced Repair & Dirt System: Being weaponsmiths with proper facilities, Perko in G9 Cambria and Arnie in H1 Grumm are the only NPCs in Arulco that can repair weapons and armor back to 100% condition. In vanilla, any mechanic could repairs items back to 100%. But in 1.13, it doesn't matter if your mechanic is Trevor JA2 or Barry JA2 with Tech-Whiz or Technician traits; they can "only" repair items to about 96%. Note that both weaponsmiths repair rod & spring JA2 and gun barrel extender JA2 to 100% in 1.13. In addition, guns get dirty and need to be cleaned with Cleaning Kits.
Tactical & Strategic Militia Command: Note that militia can be set to auto-loot the battlefield depending on their traits. Problem is, they may waste their APs picking up three or four guns in a row, which also weighs them down.
Private Military Contractor (PMC) mode for hiring militia (aka Kerberus).
Massive counterattack reprisals and multiple counterattacks.
Enemy unit combat & utility roles.
Prisoner interrogation system with defection, ransom and intel potential.
Raids, banditry, assassins and ambushes.
Tactical Weather & Environmental Hazards (rain, sandstorms, thunderstorms, blizzards, snakes in swamps).
Food system with decay and digestion (survival).
Support for Logical Body Types (LOBOT "sprite" overhaul): Note that LOBOT is a WiP and thus there are a few graphical glitches.
Other features: Formational movement, alternate aesthetics, fast-forwarding of enemy turns, the muting of annoying sounds and additional displayed data such as mercenary statistical progression.

During IMP chargen, mousing-over traits calls up info pop-ups that show the bonuses, penalties and features conferred by the trait:

JA2 1.13 Background Trait Example

JA2 1.13 Minor Trait Example: Ambidextrous

JA2 1.13 Major Trait Example: Martial Arts (Expert)

JA2 1.13 Weapon Stat Presentation Example

Merc Stat Progression Display

Note the shaded bars under the stats, representing stat progression. Once the shading fills the area, the stat increases. Thus, we can see how our actions are fueling our stats.

A Few 1.13 Notes

Before Alt-tabbing to desktop in fullscreen mode, save the game. When you Alt-tab back to the game, reload the savegame or the game can glitch out.
After we move out from Omerta, airpace will no longer be secure for future drop-offs in A9 Omerta. The arrival sector is changed to L15: Forest. DO NOT order new mercenaries when the LZ is L15. Wait until you have taken out the Drassen SAM and relocated the arrival sector to Drassen. The game may even CTD if you attempt to move mercs out of L15.
Training militia now requires a Leadership score of 20. Ira's Leadership score is only 14. Thus, she can't initially train militia. You will need to have her practice LD or get someone to train her in LD first. If Ira practices, she can start training by Day 2.
When mercs are training militia, repairing and healing, make sure they are tucked away somewhere safe, preferably indoors. If left on the perimeters, they become easy targets for invading forces.
Sometimes, second-clicking the same icon displays more info or changes a UI mode.
In 1.13 sci-fi mode, crepitus stragglers may still invade town sectors after Queen Crepitus has been slain. If you don't want a messy game, stick with Realistic.
If a merc is captured as PoW, their contract is auto-extended if it's about to expire (3 days).
Remember that, in order to receive experience points from quests (which can be significant), mercs must be in-sector when the quest is completed.

Trigger Massive Enemy Counterattack at Drassen

TRIGGER_MASSIVE_ENEMY_COUNTERATTACK_AT_DRASSEN aka
STRATEGIC_EVENT_SEND_TROOPS_TO_DRASSEN

This toggles Deidranna's infamous counterattack aka large-scale reprisal on Drassen in the early game.

Aggressive Strategic AI

AGGRESSIVE_STRATEGIC_AI

This variable sets counterattacks aka large-scale reprisals Arulco-wide on all relevant towns, with optional counterattacks that are dependent on measured campaign progression. Recommended only for experts and players that enjoy strategic management of taken sectors. Note that reprisals can be relentless even in vanilla Jagged Alliance 2 Expert, let alone 1.13 Insane.

Jagged Alliance 2 1.13 Weapons List

This is a full, up-to-date weapons list for the latest Jagged Alliance 2 1.13 build as of July 2023. cf. Jagged Alliance 2 weapons.

Glock 17
Glock 18
Beretta 92F
Beretta 93R
.38 Special
Barracuda
Desert Eagle .357
Colt M1911A1
HK MP5KA4
Ingram M10
Thompson M1A1
Colt M4 Commando
HK 53A3
AKS-74U
FN P90
Type 85
SKS
Dragunov SVD
M24
Steyr AUG-A2
HK G41A2
Ruger Mini-14
Diemaco C7A2
FAMAS G2
AK-74
AKM
M14
FN FAL
HK G3A3
HK G11
Remington M870
SPAS-15
HK CAWS
FN Minimi
RPK-74
HK 21E
Combat Knife
Throwing Knife
A Rock
M79 Grenade Launcher
M224 Mortar
Another Rock
Knuckle Dusters
Talon Grenade Launcher
M72A4 LAW
Machete
Rocket Rifle
Automag III Custom
Tank Cannon
Dart Gun
Bloody Throwing Knife
Flamethrower
Crowbar
Auto Rocket Rifle
Modified EMF Hartford 6 Shooter
Calico M-950
Calico M-900
Calico M-960A
Retractable Baton
Nightstick
Utility Knife
Light Knife
Exacto Knife
Micro-Uzi
Enfield L85A2
Tavor TAR 21
VSS Vintorez
HK PSG1
Barrett M82A2
SIG P226R
FN Five-seveN
MP-443 Grach
MP-446 Viking
Saiga 12K
Benelli M3 Convertible
HK MP5A4
HK MP5N
HK MP5SD5
Uzi
Colt 9mm SMG
AK-47
HK SL8
Vikhr SR-3 Compact
SIG SG540
FN Browning HP-35
Ka-Bar Cutlass
KCB Knife
SOG Seal 2000
Heavy Throwing Knife
Bloody Heavy Throwing Knife
Steak Knife
Sabre
Rambo Knife
AEK-919K "Kashtan"
AEK-971
AEK-973
Agram 2000
AICW
AK-102
AK-103
AK-104
AK-105
AK-107
AK-108
AKMS
AKS-47
AKS-74
AMD-65M
AN-94 "Abakan"
AS Val
AI AWM
SR-2 Veresk
Barrett M98
Benelli M4 Super 90
Beretta 92FS
Beretta 96FS Brigadier
Beretta AR-70/90
Beretta M501
Bizon 2-07
Browning M1919 A6
Carl Gustaf M/45B
CETME Modelo C
Knight SR-25
Colt High Capacity M1911A1
Colt M16A4
Colt M4A1
CZ 700
CZ-52
CZ-75B
Desert Eagle .44
Desert Eagle .50 AE
DSR-1
Erma SR-100
FAMAE Mini SAF
FAMAE SAF
FAMAE SAF Silenciada
FN Browning HP-35 .40
FN BDA 9
FN F2000
FN FAL Carbine
FN FAL OSW
FN MAG
FN Minimi SPW
FN SCAR-H CQC
FN SCAR-L CQC
FN FNC
FR-F2
Galil AR
Galil SAR
Gepard M2
Glock 19
Groza OC-14
Groza OC-14-4A-01
HK 23E
HK 416 14"
HK G11 PDW
HK G36C
HK G36 RAS
HK G36K RAS
HK G3KA4
HK MG36 RAS
HK MG43
HK Mark 23 SOCOM
HK MP5/10A3
OTs 39
HK MP7A1
HK MSG90A1
HK P7M8
HK SL9SD
HK UMP45
HK USP
Ithaca Model 37
Jackhammer Mk3A1
Jati-Matic GG-95 PDW
KSVK
M1 Garand
M21 Tactical
M40A1
Metal Storm Surf Zone
M60E3
Cobray M11/9
Makarov PM
Makarov PMM
Micro Galil
Mini-Uzi
Mosin-Nagant M1891/30
Baikal MP-133
MP-445 Varjag
Neostead
OSV-96
Parker Hale M82
Pecheneg
PKM
PP-93
PPsh-41
PSM
QBZ-97
RPD
RPK
Ruger Redhawk Revolver
SA vz.58
Sako TRG 22
Sako TRG 42
Sawed-Off Shotgun
SIG SG542
SIG SG550
SIG SG551 SWAT
SIG SG552 Commando
SIG P210
SIG P226R .40
SIG P229R
SIG Pro
Skorpion vz.82
Sphinx 3000
Springfield XD
SR-1 Gyurza
Stechkin APS
Sterling L2A3
Steyr AUG HBAR
Steyr AUG Para
Steyr Scout Tactical
Steyr SSG-P1
Steyr TMP
Street Sweeper
Super-Shorty Mini-Shotgu
SV-98
Dragunov SVDS
SVU
Taurus Raging Bull 444
Thompson M1928
Tokarev TT-33
U-94S UDAR
Ultimax
USAS-12
Valmet M76
Valmet M82
VIS-35
VSk-94
Walther WA 2000
Winchester 94 Trapper
XM-29 OICW
XM-8 Automatic
XM-8 Baseline Carbine
XM-8 Compact Carbine
XM-8 Sharpshooter
Zastava M76
Baikal MP-233B
HK G36
HK G36K
INSAS
LAR Grizzly .50 AE
MAB PA-15
.50 Beowulf Rifle
Walther MPL
Colt M16A1
Colt XM177-E1
CMMG 7.3
OA-93
Automag IV
LAR Grizzly .45 WM
Wildey Survivor
ColtCanada C7CT
Thompson Contender Encore
Ruger S. Redhawk Alaskan
Fr. Arms M83 Premier Grade
KP M/31 Suomi
VSSK Vykhlop
SPAS-12
Mauser Karabiner 98k
Benelli R-1
Blaser R93 LRS2
S&O Shorty
SA-24
SAR 21
KAC SR-47
Walther P99
Mauser M-03
AKMSU
Colt Delta Elite
FN SCAR-H SV
FN SCAR-L SV
Steyr ACR
FN SCAR-WP CQC
FN SCAR-WP SV
FN SCAR-68 CQC
FN SCAR-68 SV
HK MP5/40A3
Barrett M468
Bushmaster M4A3
Robarms XCR-1
P-08 Parabellum
SIG P226 SAS
SIG P226 SAS .40
Colt Anaconda
Manurhin MR-96
FN PRO-9
FN Forty-Nine
FN FNP-45
Smith & Wesson M29
M29 SATAN
Manurhin MR-73
M14 EBR
M21 EBR
Fabarm FP6
Fabarm SDASS
Kimber Eclipse Pro II
Commando Mortar
Colt M203PI Grenade Launcher
GM-94 Grenade Launcher
GP-30 Obuvka Grenade Launcher
HK AG36 Grenade Launcher
Milkor MGL-140 Grenade Launcher
RGM Kastet Grenade Launcher
XM-25 Grenade Launcher
AICW Grenade Launcher
F2000 Grenade Launcher
GP-25 Kostyor Grenade Launcher (Built-in)
OICW Grenade Launcher
HK 79 Grenade Launcher
RPG-7
RPG-16 Grom
RPG-26 Aglen
RPG-27 Tavolga
RPO-M Shmel
Colt Launcher System
FN EGLM Grenade Launcher
KAC Launcher System
Shovel
Shuriken
Nunchaku
Katana
SIG P239 SAS
Steyr AUG-A3
HK 416 10"
Beretta M12
Galil Sniper
HK 416 16"
Owen .45
HK 416 20"
HK UCP
HEZI SM-1
Rheinmetall MG3
Ares M4 Shrike
HK 417
Beretta Cx4 Storm
Spectre M4
MAT-49
SIG MP41/44
HK MG36
CETME Ameli
KAC PDW
Magpul PDR-D
Automag V
M1 Carbine
Colt Python
FR Ordnance MC51
HK SL8 RAS
Pipe Wrench
AR57 16"
AR57 11"
AR57 6"-Silenced
Hand Mortar
Sam Garver Combat Knife
MERC Umbrella
KAC Masterkey
Garotte
Rifle Grenade Device
Stun Gun
Pepper Spray
Flashlight
Flashlight
Letter Opener
Hedge Trimmer
Strela-2
Fire Extinguisher

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