Author Topic: Yo I got that Fire Emblem and I didn't have to waste my time on eShop (Read 11638 times)

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #60 on:** February 07, 2013, 08:11:11 PM »

Found a copy (1) at Wal-Mart today so I bought it. Playing Hard / Classic, we'll see how long it takes before I break my 3DS. I beat Path of Radiance on Normal I think, so meebe it won't be too bad. Playing as a chick, so I guess that means I have to marry a guy (gross

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Joe Molotov · « **Reply #61 on:** February 07, 2013, 09:24:41 PM »

The goofy axe guy already died like a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow in Chapter 2 already because even though he could only be attacked from two sides and it would take at least three hits to kill him, one of my idiot party members jumped in for an extra counter-attack and killed one of the dudes and let a third guy slip in and hit him. Good jon, guys.

demi · « **Reply #62 on:** February 07, 2013, 09:39:44 PM »

I have too many party members already. It's time to start sticking to a select few and going to work.

Damian79 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 07, 2013, 11:58:44 PM »

In paralogue 4 is it possible to stop that thief getting that arms scroll and running off?

Damian79 · « **Reply #64 on:** February 07, 2013, 11:59:52 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on February 07, 2013, 09:24:41 PM

The goofy axe guy already died like a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow in Chapter 2 already because even though he could only be attacked from two sides and it would take at least three hits to kill him, one of my idiot party members jumped in for an extra counter-attack and killed one of the dudes and let a third guy slip in and hit him. Good jon, guys.

That happens a lot

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #65 on:** February 08, 2013, 11:45:04 AM »

I've been ignoring the wireless option fora while, do the bonus teams and challenges disappear after a while from the menus? I remember selecting them would spawn them on the map, or something.

demi · « **Reply #66 on:** February 08, 2013, 11:49:22 AM »

I doubt it, that's why I havent been using them either. Mostly because I can't be bothered to care to do all those fights.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #67 on:** February 08, 2013, 09:17:50 PM »

Game is pretty dope so far. Had a knight die to carelessness on the Donnel level

General complaints- too much uguu, too much talky talky, and WHERE THE FUCK ARE PEOPLE'S FEET, DOES EVERYONE IN THIS WORLD HAVE HOOVES???

Damian79 · « **Reply #68 on:** February 08, 2013, 09:34:39 PM »

Found a way to get the arms scroll,i blokced his exit instead of opening the door forcing him to attack me.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #69 on:** February 08, 2013, 10:24:13 PM »

Also, I hadn't really played an actual 3DS game so I had no frame of reference, but the 3d thing is pretty cool.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #70 on:** February 08, 2013, 10:29:53 PM »

I've actually left the battle animations on for now... we'll see how long that lasts, I usually immediately turn them off but it's been kind of fun to dork out to them so far.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #71 on:** February 09, 2013, 01:09:04 AM »

I'm about to disable battle animations. They're not bad, but after a while speed and framerate started annoying me. However I might miss whether my paired up character interacted or not during the battle. Also the uguu doesn't annoy me as much as the dialogue dragging a bit too much for my taste. The hooves I have no problem with, but would've preferred either completely morphed characters or normally proportioned.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #72 on:** February 09, 2013, 11:54:05 AM »

i turned them off because the character models are all fucked up. why does everyone got goat hooves? and would it have killed nintendo to give the 3DS a little more power for some goddamn anti-aliasing?

fun game tho

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #73 on:** February 09, 2013, 12:15:08 PM »

I imagine it's even worse on the 3ds xl. DEM JAGGIES $:-\$

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #74 on:** February 09, 2013, 12:48:00 PM »

Quote from: Don Flamenco on February 09, 2013, 11:54:05 AM

i turned them off because the character models are all fucked up. why does everyone got goat hooves?

I suspect it's to transition everyone for the next iteration which will feature ponies and other types of livestock. It's an emerging, untapped market.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #75 on:** February 09, 2013, 01:26:44 PM »

Fredrick is going to die, isn't her? The guy is too OP.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #76 on:** February 09, 2013, 02:23:51 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on February 09, 2013, 01:26:44 PM

Fredrick is going to die, isn't her? The guy is too OP.

DON'T USE HIM!

You're not supposed to use your "jeigan" characters in FE games. Every game, you get a pre-promoted character that seems bad ass in the beginning. But, letting him kill stuff (or really even attack at all) is a waste- you're robbing your low level characters, who can grow to SEVERELY outclass him, of precious experience and a chance to level. Jeigans are a trap, bro.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #77 on:** February 09, 2013, 03:51:26 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on February 09, 2013, 01:26:44 PM

Fredrick is going to die, isn't her? The guy is too OP.

Don't waste your time on Fredrick, he's an XP sponge. He's really good because the game is trying to trick you into using him, while the rest of your characters end up underleveled.

BTW, is there any way to level your characters outside of combat like in Path of Radiance? Donnel seems like he could be a really good character with that 20% growth ability, but he's just so bad early on, it's hard to level him.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #78 on:** February 09, 2013, 04:02:39 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on February 09, 2013, 12:15:08 PM

I imagine it's even worse on the 3ds xl. DEM JAGGIES $:-\$

that's what I'm playing on, fuck my eyes. The DS games i've been playing lately look better.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #79 on:** February 09, 2013, 05:34:54 PM »

Quote from: Don Flamenco on February 09, 2013, 04:02:39 PM

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on February 09, 2013, 12:15:08 PM
I imagine it's even worse on the 3ds xl. DEM JAGGIES $:-\$

that's what I'm playing on, fuck my eyes. The DS games i've been playing lately look better.

Same here, I've just never played anything on a regular 3DS so I have no frame of reference. Radiant Historia looks very pretty, though, and is an awesome game to boot.

atlas

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #80 on:** February 09, 2013, 07:39:15 PM »

Based RNG giveth, and Based RNG taketh away. :'(

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #81 on:** February 10, 2013, 01:16:47 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on February 09, 2013, 02:23:51 PM

DON'T USE HIM!

You're not supposed to use your "jeigan" characters in FE games. Every game, you get a pre-promoted character that seems bad ass in the beginning. But, letting him kill stuff (or really even attack at all) is a waste- you're robbing your low level characters, who can grow to SEVERELY outclass him, of precious experience and a chance to level. Jeigans are a trap, bro.

Quote from: Joe Molotov on February 09, 2013, 03:51:26 PM

Don't waste your time on Fredrick, he's an XP sponge. He's really good because the game is trying to trick you into using him, while the rest of your characters end up underleveled.

BTW, is there any way to level your characters outside of combat like in Path of Radiance? Donnel seems like he could be a really good character with that 20% growth ability, but he's just so bad early on, it's hard to level him.

Can't say I didn't see this coming. :'(

I've been actively trying to avoid making him go for the kill (sometimes his counters are deadly enough), so I'm pairing him up with my weakest characters and swap whenever it's convenient or too dangerous. However, that still encourages him to hog some XP.

Are you guys not even taking him to battle?

demi · « **Reply #82 on:** February 10, 2013, 01:27:14 PM »

Nope

Can DLC Marth even be upgraded?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #83 on:** February 10, 2013, 02:30:33 PM »

demi- not sure

shaka- yeah, as soon as you can choose, stop taking him into battle. before that, unequip his weapons so he doesn't counter attack

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #84 on:** February 10, 2013, 11:27:00 PM »

Eww, one less character to care about.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #85 on:** February 10, 2013, 11:53:07 PM »

The RNG gods have truly blessed me... I have 3 super bad ass characters. My Sumia, Sully and Miriel are all walking (or riding, or flying, or whatever) death machines. Sully kind of laughs when shit hits her. "Oooh, that tickled. Allow me to retort."

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #86 on:** February 11, 2013, 12:10:48 AM »

I've dropped Sully for Stahl and Miriel for Ricken, Sumia is an invaluable member though. My killing machine so far has been Lon'qu, or Killing Edge to be more accurate, either way gawtdam.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #87 on:** February 11, 2013, 12:48:05 AM »

Ricken died about 2 turns after he showed up. He will be remembered. $:-\$

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #88 on:** February 11, 2013, 12:24:48 PM »

When do you guys usually upgrade classes? My Chrom gained a single stat point the last time he leveled up and I thought it was the game trying to suggest that I upgrade, but it turns out the RNG gods were being assholes.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #89 on:** February 11, 2013, 03:03:58 PM »

With your main character (Chrom in this case, and usually their sister or whatever, so Lissa too I think) promotions are story based. With everyone else, and I can't stress this enough, DO NOT USE MASTER SEALS. Say you use a master seal to promote someone when they're level 15... you just lost out on any potential growths from levels 16-20. YOU'LL NEVER GET THOSE STATS BACK. Let them auto-promote from 20 to the promoted class. Very important.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #90 on:** February 11, 2013, 03:37:47 PM »

Triumph dropping FE knowledge

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #91 on:** February 11, 2013, 03:42:18 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on February 11, 2013, 12:48:05 AM

Ricken died about 2 turns after he showed up. He will be remembered. $:-\$

I spent more time than I care to admit ensuring that Ricken survived that first battle. That bitch was a bastard and a half. "Let's just drop a mage and healer right in the middle of the battle and...SURPRISE! DRACOKNIGHTS!"

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #92 on:** February 11, 2013, 05:03:39 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on February 11, 2013, 03:42:18 PM

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on February 11, 2013, 12:48:05 AM
Ricken died about 2 turns after he showed up. He will be remembered. $:-\$

I spent more time than I care to admit ensuring that Ricken survived that first battle. That bitch was a bastard and a half. "Let's just drop a mage and healer right in the middle of the battle and...SURPRISE! DRACOKNIGHTS!"

I forgot to check his speed vs. that of nearby enemy units... I totally figured out he could take X number of hits and still live, but didn't account for him being doubled up $:-\$

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #93 on:** February 11, 2013, 11:50:18 PM »

Miriel got promoted to Dark Knight and Virion got upgraded to sniper, which uhh apparently just makes you a better archer. Whatever. Cool thing about muriel is that she had high mag and can use swords too, and I just got a sword that runs off the mag stat. Squeeeee.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #94 on:** February 12, 2013, 04:20:18 AM »

Ugh, I went back to Miriel after she got crazy birthday prizes/xp from the barracks. She kicks and all, but from level 2 to 7 she didn't get a single magic stat point... What kind of trolling is this?

Damian79 · « **Reply #95 on:** February 12, 2013, 05:21:01 AM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on February 12, 2013, 04:20:18 AM

Ugh, I went back to Miriel after she got crazy birthday prizes/xp from the barracks. She kicks and all, but from level 2 to 7 she didn't get a single magic stat point... What kind of trolling is this?

I think you just got unlucky.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #96 on:** February 12, 2013, 09:01:40 AM »

Yup, her magic growth rate is 60%... I'm not going into the odds of that not happening five times in a row, but basically RNG has decided to fuck with you.

What makes Miriel such a beast is that her SPD growth rate is ALSO 60%, which means she's usually gonna be doubling up enemies.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #97 on:** February 12, 2013, 09:23:54 AM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on February 12, 2013, 04:20:18 AM

Ugh, I went back to Miriel after she got crazy birthday prizes/xp from the barracks. She kicks and all, but from level 2 to 7 she didn't get a single magic stat point... What kind of trolling is this?

Time to delete your save game and try again.

Huff · « **Reply #98 on:** February 12, 2013, 03:19:07 PM »

They didn't have any physical copies at my gamestop, but I went ahead and got a download code. And with this I no longer have any more room on the original SD card.

I assume no, because nintendo, but is there an easy way to transfer data over to a new, bigger SD card?

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #99 on:** February 12, 2013, 03:22:46 PM »

Figures the RNG is being racist...

Hey triumph, where do you check growth rates? I could use a quick look at those stats.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #100 on:** February 12, 2013, 03:23:25 PM »

Why did I think 16 x 2 = 34, and why did I plan a large chuck of my strategy around it? Maths, how do they work?

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #101 on:** February 12, 2013, 03:27:55 PM »

Speaking of how things work, I had no idea two characters get married the second they reach S rank lol. Will wedded characters still develop relationships with the opposite sex short of S?

It also took me a while to realize the relationships/support opportunities aren't necessary initiated by the storyline, but by regular relation building through dueling/pairing.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #102 on:** February 12, 2013, 05:14:21 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on February 12, 2013, 03:22:46 PM

Figures the RNG is being racist...

Hey triumph, where do you check growth rates? I could use a quick look at those stats.

http://fireemblem.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_characters_in_Fire_Emblem:_Awakening

Just click on the character you want to check and scroll down a bit

Huff · « **Reply #103 on:** February 12, 2013, 09:42:48 PM »

had the female mage die on me in one of the first battles with her

quit and started the level again. can't help it. no one dies on my team

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #104 on:** February 12, 2013, 09:46:55 PM »

Haha, L+R+Start has always been my friend with this series. Even if nobody dies, sometimes the dice is a bitch.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #105 on:** February 12, 2013, 10:27:39 PM »

Screw you, Paralogue 2. Depending on the RNG's whims, Anna might not even last 3 turns, but I gotta get all the way across the sodding map to save her.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #106 on:** February 12, 2013, 10:30:09 PM »

Are you playing on normal or hard? Anna destroyed everyone in the two Paralogues I encountered her (playing on normal).

Rusty Shackleford · « **Reply #107 on:** February 12, 2013, 10:35:49 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on February 09, 2013, 02:23:51 PM

Quote from: Shaka Khan on February 09, 2013, 01:26:44 PM
Fredrick is going to die, isn't her? The guy is too OP.

DON'T USE HIM!

You're not supposed to use your "jeigan" characters in FE games. Every game, you get a pre-promoted character that seems bad ass in the beginning. But, letting him kill stuff (or really even attack at all) is a waste- you're robbing your low level characters, who can grow to SEVERELY outclass him, of precious experience and a chance to level. Jeigans are a trap, bro.

I fell into that trap on the GBA Fire Emblem - Marcus? Wallace? I forget which one, but I plowed through way too many maps with him and paid the price in the end. Almost had to start the game over.

What I don't get is why they place jeigans in the game, then give no hint (in the GBA one, anyway) that it's a bad idea to use them. It's conceivable that one could use the jeigan so much that they'd be unable to finish the game for lack of strong characters. Why put such a terrible trap in the game?

Rusty Shackleford · « **Reply #108 on:** February 12, 2013, 10:54:37 PM »

fair enough. That is one of its selling points in the commercial, after all - decisions are permanent. (Except if you do that easy mode?)

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #109 on:** February 12, 2013, 11:11:47 PM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on February 12, 2013, 10:30:09 PM

Are you playing on normal or hard? Anna destroyed everyone in the two Paralogues I encountered her (playing on normal).

Hard. The guide on Gamefaqs said "She'll start to get overrun after 5 or 6 turns on Hard." She's died twice in a row on the third turn. I laugh to keep from crying.

I can't even imagine Lunatic or godforbid Lunatic+.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #110 on:** February 12, 2013, 11:38:38 PM »

I'm kind of glad that I stuck to normal then. I'll upgrade to hard on my next playthrough, in the meantime I'll enjoy how this game is strokes my cock at everyone turn and marvel at my ingenuity.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #111 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:33:31 AM »

I kinda wish I had, but Normal is all like "For Beginners Only LOL LRN2PLAY NEWB" to try to shame you into not picking it.

Edit: Annnnnnd apparently it doesn't even matter if you let her die in that chapter, she still shows up later anyway. THANKS, OBAMA.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #112 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:37:55 AM »

Honestly if you've played a FE before Normal does become piss easy a few hours in, especially if you play every skirmish the game throw at you. A character dies every now and then, prompting me to L+R+Start, but it's usually due to taking a clear risk (XP GREED). Otherwise I've yet to feel the type of challenge previous FEs exhibited.

In other words, "LOL LRN2PLAY NEWB" but still hella fun

Quote from: Joe Molotov on February 13, 2013, 12:33:31 AM

Annnnnnd apparently it doesn't even matter if you let her die in that chapter, she still shows up later anyway. THANKS, OBAMA.

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #113 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:43:42 AM »

Does l+r+start work on the 3ds? Because I've been trying to figure out how to start battles over forever.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #114 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:43:57 AM »

Watching some videos, it looks like I need to be using Pair Up more. That and grind on some more Risen.

Quote from: EmCeeGrammar on February 13, 2013, 12:43:42 AM

Does l+r+start work on the 3ds? Because I've been trying to figure out how to start battles over forever.

I've been using Bookmark to exit back out to the main menu, and then Continue to reload.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #115 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:25:03 AM »

I haven't been using pair up at all... it's fine though, I'll probably end up playing this game 3 or 4 times.

Huff · « **Reply #116 on:** February 13, 2013, 07:31:21 AM »

Is there a penalty/benefit for finishing in a specific number of turns for each fight?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #117 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:53:44 PM »

It only took me ~8 tries, but I finally beat Paralogue 2 and saved Anna and the village I AM SO HARD RIGHT NOW.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #118 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:42:12 PM »

Sully and Virion got married, my first couple. She proposed to him, natch.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #119 on:** February 14, 2013, 03:19:16 PM »

So far, I wedded Chrom to Sumia, and Vaike to Sully. Work in progress: Avatar (female) and Lon'qu, Virion and Cordelia, Panne and Gaius, Ricken and Maribelle.

I'm kinda struggling how to pair the rest, mostly for logical gameplay pairings.

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Author Topic: Yo I got that Fire Emblem and I didn't have to waste my time on eShop (Read 11638 times)