Apologies for the delay, I have been experiencing some technical difficulties (Windows chose to implement a stupid update). This will be back up and running with our first mission deployment tomorrow evening.
And, yes, 3 people die in the first mission. And you don't even get to customize them. The mission that got you all killed was the second mission, and it involved bad luck, and introduced me to a new mechanic: Chain Panic Teamkilling. Basically, if a Soldier panics, there's a fairly even chance that he'll shoot either an alien, or a teammate. And Panic shots are always 100% accurate. And can cause Panic. In short, there's a good chance (especially on higher difficulties) that a single soldier who starts to Panic will wipe your entire squad without you being able to do a thing about it.
I have a better handle on things now, and am ready to get things rolling. Don't worry, you'll all be back in action soon enough. Of course, you'll die again, since the game is merciless, but at least the startup will be a bit more fair.
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