Is that 7.2.2 patch unofficial then? It's not on the patreon.
Aside from that, what builds do people go for? I'm trying to avoid biologist, since I always go for that. Trainer looks good, if it really gives EVERYONE bonus exp.
Tamer could lead to an interesting playstyle centered around using nonhuman characters.
Doctor is great for heals (after combat and removing injuries)
I know that scientist lets you fix broken portals without crystals, but I don't think that's really worth it.
For traits, I usually stack up with beautiful/strong/intelligent/resilient. So anything I breed from myself will have a shit ton of good traits.
That means leaving myself with zeroes in genetics though.
I mean, gaining genetic + is easier than gaining traits for yourself, right?
For starting characters... I'll probably go bug/lizard so i can get started on my solder-bug, or maybe lizard/harpy.
Last couple of playthroughs I went for succubus, but they're super common.
edit: If there are any cheats or ways to give yourself or your starters more points in chargen, then I'd love to know them. CE doesn't seem to work.