Yo I got that Fire Emblem and I didn't have to waste my time on eShop

[demi]

Dumbasses. Lulz.

Anyway let's get waifus and swap codes.

[EmCeeGrammar]

This game is awesome.  I'm not sure there's any player to player interaction over the internet though.  I'm kinda leaning towards this mage chick atm because her character makes a point to use obtuse vocabulary. <3

[demi]

Have you played Fire Emblem before? I would figured you would say you were above these games.

[EmCeeGrammar]

I've played the first USA fire emblem, sacred stones, and the Wii one.  Never finished any of them because the permadeath mechanic ends up making things a little too rigid for my tastes.  So, of course, I'm playing casual mode right now which has just enough penalty to punish my carelessness without screwing me out of a unit I've spent a lot time with for the rest of the game. 

I might do a 'normal' run for replay value at some point.  And srpgs are about the only rpgs I can enjoy outside of pokemon.

[EmCeeGrammar]

I always squeel 'ANIMMUUUUUUUU' when the cg cutscenes show up.  I dunno, I've successfully exited anime fluff a long long time ago and this is my first exposure to it again since.  I'd say it has a charm to it.  Helps that the 3d is really well done in the cutscenes.  I'm a little ashamed to admit I'm trying to follow the story here.  Some spiky ganondorf dude just showed up looking for trouble.

edit: Sumia is such a glass cannon.  Is there anyway to restart the map outside of resetting the software?  I don't lose her permanently but I feel like I'm missing out on giving her exp.

[Don Flamenco]

this will be my first Fire Emblem.  unless another Fire Emblem comes out before I get around to it.

[Human Snorenado]

Great game, but man it is uguu as fuck in ways FE never has been before.  Triumph is going to be pissed.

I'm already supremely fucking annoyed that I'm having to wait until tomorrow or Friday to get my copy... fucking Nintendo.

At least I scored a copy of Radiant Historia the other day.  That's been fun to play.

[EmCeeGrammar]

So what's the drawback to the swordsman who seems to crit 2 out of every 3 turns, anyway?
Most mentally taxing part of this game is to make sure no one gets behind stat wise. I'm like 6 chapters in and I realised Frederick has been so neglected he's still level one.

[Human Snorenado]

Jagens

Unequip their weapons and trot them out as decoys/meatshields.  Only exception I've experienced was with Titania/Tiamat in PoR.  She had awesome growths, so later if you really wanted to fart around with maxing her out you could do so but really your time was better invested in maxing out Ike/Soren/Shinon/Haar.

[EmCeeGrammar]

Eh, I remember that archetype from one of the older fire emblems and thought it was kind of a rude long con.  Not a fan of getting swindled in that fashion, so thanks for the heads up.

[Joe Molotov]

Frederick should be left behind.  He's the Jagen of the game.  Starts off overpowered as hell, but has crappy growth and isn't worth investing XP in in the long run.

I hate those characters, they're always such a temptation to use. Titania was like that in Path of Radiance; she could clear a whole level at the beginning of the game, but by the end she was a turd on a horse.

[EmCeeGrammar]

One more thing, is there any way to tell what specific stat bonus you will receive by standing next to an ally?  Most of the time I get an accuracy boost, but occassionally the ally will step in to block or dual strike.  Is it random with tendencies or am I missing something amongst the numbahs?

[demi]

Dont forget to enable Spot Pass because theres a free map you can snag. You have to play further in to access it, though.

[Howard Alan Treesong]

Amazon just cancelled my order. 

No Fire Emblem for me.  :'(

[ManaByte]

Got mine. Local Wal Mart got 2 in and I ran over there before the Gamestop in the same parking lot opened and the slimball manager went and snagged them.

This Wal Mart's game section is always bare because the Gamestop there uses them as a restocking source.

[Steve Youngblood]

I got mine from the eShop on Sunday night. I don't even know why, as I haven't had time to play past the demo portions yet. By the time I can sink my teeth into it, I'm sure the availability problem will have been dealt with. But oh well. I can play the game I guess.

[mjemirzian]

Jegans are usually one of the best units if used properly (depends on which FE). They are especially important for low turn count or scoring runs.

You guys should give Fire Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow a try at some point, it has a full English patch available. It's a better game than Awakening in terms of classic FE mechanics, level design, and balance. It also has casual mode.. so no excuses about not liking permadeath.

[demi]

btw if anyone reeeeeally wants a physical copy and can't find one I'd be willing to send one your way if I can get one. I could try the store I found mine at.

[Shaka Khan]

Finally found one best buy close by that hasn't sold out of this. Picking it in a couple of hours. Is homo marriage allowed?

[Steve Youngblood]

Finally found one best buy close by that hasn't sold out of this. Picking it in a couple of hours. Is homo marriage allowed?

I certainly hope not. I expect nothing but good, clean, family fun from my Nintendo games.

[Huff]

Finally found one best buy close by that hasn't sold out of this. Picking it in a couple of hours. Is homo marriage allowed?

No but pedophilia apparently is. Have at it

[mjemirzian]

Finally found one best buy close by that hasn't sold out of this. Picking it in a couple of hours. Is homo marriage allowed?

No but pedophilia apparently is. Have at it

she's a 1000 year old dragon, ok?? sheesh!! just because she looks and acts like a 10 year old and dresses like a whore doesn't mean anything!

[Steve Youngblood]

Finally found one best buy close by that hasn't sold out of this. Picking it in a couple of hours. Is homo marriage allowed?

No but pedophilia apparently is. Have at it

Now that's the kind of good, clean, family fun I'm talking about.

[Human Snorenado]

The shortage thing is really kind of intolerable.  GOOD JOB ON KEEPING CUSTOMERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN YOUR FLAGGING SERIES HAPPY, NINTENDO.

[Joe Molotov]

Well, it's only a first-party title afterall, no need to actually ship any copies of it or anything. People can find a copy of Carnival Games to keep themselves occupied.

[Shaka Khan]

No but pedophilia apparently is. Have at it

I certainly hope not. I expect nothing but good, clean, family fun from my Nintendo games.

Then I'll take either pubescent flat chested gal or a butch femdom, please.

[EmCeeGrammar]

Isn't the point of the marriage system to have kids that have attributes of both parents?  I could see why theres no need for hot homo here.

The shortage thing is really kind of intolerable.  GOOD JOB ON KEEPING CUSTOMERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN YOUR FLAGGING SERIES HAPPY, NINTENDO.

You could stop looking for reasons to bitch and just download it.  I know that might go against your plan to flip the unit asap.

[Steve Youngblood]

Isn't the point of the marriage system to have kids that have attributes of both parents?  I could see why theres no need for hot homo here.

Was the concept of surrogate mothers not perfected in that fantasy realm? Barring that, the loving couple could still adopt EmCee.

[Shaka Khan]

Does anyone want the club code? Demi?

Isn't the point of the marriage system to have kids that have attributes of both parents?  I could see why theres no need for hot homo here.

Was the concept of surrogate mothers not perfected in that fantasy realm? Barring that, the loving couple could still adopt EmCee.

[demi]

I'll take it sure

[Human Snorenado]

Isn't the point of the marriage system to have kids that have attributes of both parents?  I could see why theres no need for hot homo here.

The shortage thing is really kind of intolerable.  GOOD JOB ON KEEPING CUSTOMERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN YOUR FLAGGING SERIES HAPPY, NINTENDO.

You could stop looking for reasons to bitch and just download it.  I know that might go against your plan to flip the unit asap.

Shows how much you know, tardimus prime.  I bought a 3ds xl SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLAYING FIRE EMBLEM AWAKENING.  I also would totally buy it on the eshop at this point, if, you know, foolishly anticipating Nintendo actually pressing copies of a game to deliver for the stated release of it, I hadn't pre-ordered and fully paid for a physical copy at my local GS.

[demi]

The stubby legs on the 3D models is so hilarious.

[EmCeeGrammar]

Isn't the point of the marriage system to have kids that have attributes of both parents?  I could see why theres no need for hot homo here.

Was the concept of surrogate mothers not perfected in that fantasy realm? Barring that, the loving couple could still adopt EmCee.

I don't get it.
No I mean, the children in this game apparently get stats and skill makeups from both units ie typical dna shiz.

Isn't the point of the marriage system to have kids that have attributes of both parents?  I could see why theres no need for hot homo here.

The shortage thing is really kind of intolerable.  GOOD JOB ON KEEPING CUSTOMERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN YOUR FLAGGING SERIES HAPPY, NINTENDO.

You could stop looking for reasons to bitch and just download it.  I know that might go against your plan to flip the unit asap.

Shows how much you know, tardimus prime.  I bought a 3ds xl SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLAYING FIRE EMBLEM AWAKENING.  I also would totally buy it on the eshop at this point, if, you know, foolishly anticipating Nintendo actually pressing copies of a game to deliver for the stated release of it, I hadn't pre-ordered and fully paid for a physical copy at my local GS.

And I've done enough business at GS to know you can take that money and transfer it to something else that's coming out. 

[EmCeeGrammar]

The stubby legs on the 3D models is so hilarious.

Its more the teensy chinese woman malformed feet things that bother me.  They're barely there.

[demi]

They're like cute little horse people.

[Steve Youngblood]

Isn't the point of the marriage system to have kids that have attributes of both parents?  I could see why theres no need for hot homo here.

Was the concept of surrogate mothers not perfected in that fantasy realm? Barring that, the loving couple could still adopt EmCee.

I don't get it.
No I mean, the children in this game apparently get stats and skill makeups from both units ie typical dna shiz.

Eh, I'm more of a nurture guy in the nature vs nurture debate.

[brob]

aren't there still gay relationships in the Greek sense? ie. stat boost for combatbros who are also buttbros?

[EmCeeGrammar]

Yeah, you build up support with other units by fighting next to them, different effects occur and you can even pair up units to fight as one unit for a  map.

[Human Snorenado]

fuckstick, are you seriously trying to say this is ok?  because this is not ok.  this aggression will not stand, man.

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

What the hell is the deal with the scarcity of this game?  Couldn't find it anywhere, either online (for a reasonable price) or B&M.

[demi]

I'm so anal about keeping all my characters at an even level, lol.


Unless you're Frederick. Fuck that dude.

[Human Snorenado]

nintendo greatly underestimated demand. 

it sucks for people who can't get it yet, but i'm actually pretty happy about it, because this is probably sending a message to them about fucking not translating fire emblem games.

Think maybe 'merica will get an enhanced 3d port of Shin Monshō no Nazo ~Hikari to Kage no Eiyū now?  I (obviously) would pay for it.  (also, I have no idea if that's the right name for the unreleased game from a couple years ago- c/p'd it)

[demi]

You mean the second DS game? Just play it on yer PC with an emulator if you want. There is an engrish translation.

[mjemirzian]

If you want to go legit and buy the FE: Heroes of Light and Shadow cart (while still playing the patched version on an emu) most import stores still have it in stock.

http://www.play-asia.com/paOS-13-71-9g-49-en-70-3uvf.html

If you like classic FE gameplay I think you'll like it more than Awakening. If you like waifus and stuff.. well you already know what to go with.

[Human Snorenado]

I could definitely do without the fucking uguu, that's for sure.  However, I played and enjoyed both Persona 3&4, and those games had some uguu as shit moments.  I'll survive.

I am actually totally ok with the decision to introduce what I will hereafter term "pussy difficulty" to the series, though.  I mean, as long as I still have the option to play with perma-deaths, what the fuck do I care?  It's honestly a smart design decision in my opinion- if more people play it because they have a "pussy difficulty" option, that means more sales for the series, which means more games made in the series for me to enjoy.  As long as they don't remove the classic play style where you can have perma-deaths then I could give two shits.

[mjemirzian]

I've always been in favor of multiple difficulty levels and options for a wide range of player skill levels. Don't know where you got the idea otherwise. In fact, FE12 has a casual mode and I'm glad that option is there.

What I don't like about Awakening is how imbalanced it is even on the highest difficulty. It's very easy to break with nosferatu tomes or certain class combos, most DLC, or spotpass. I think it's the devs responsibility to balance their game, not the players responsibility to salvage it.

[mjemirzian]

Yeah I'm sure your average gamer will have a great time with both games - set them both to casual/normal mode and have fun. I'm just doing a bit of cheerleading for FE12 because it's a bit neglected imo.

[Momo]

I only have FE Wii :'(

[demi]

So what exactly is the "free" DLC I got? Just this team I can fight?

[treythemovie]

I'm so annoyed that my preorder isn't getting shipped to me for a month (or so they claim) :/

[Shaka Khan]

Is this free DLC free for everyone or is it a pre-order bonus?

[Shaka Khan]

I can't stop thinking about this game and the day can't go any slower.

What settings did people choose? I went with Normal/Classic. Almost switched to Hard since Normal was named the "beginner" choice.

[Human Snorenado]

I got my copy today.  Can't start playing it due to school/work until tomorrow, though. 

I'll start out with Hard/Classic.  If you're not a FE veteran, I would probably recommend Normal/Classic.

[demi]

Normal / Classic -- I'm not that dedicated to Fire Emblem

[Human Snorenado]

If you really like the game and want to do a 2nd playthrough, you can always up it to hard.  I average about 2-3 playthroughs per FE title, but I have a problem, so don't assume you'll want to do that too

[EmCeeGrammar]

The spotpass announcement mentioned that champions of yore has a second (and third?) pack available for sale.  I was under the impression that all dlc was free in the first month, and not just select maps.

[Human Snorenado]

Please understand

[demi]

Is the sword free? I'm in the middle of EO4 demo (have to conserve my 30 plays, please understand) to bother to check

[originalz]

The retro music in the flashback battle is amazing, can't wait for other generations.  If only there was a way to transplant it as the normal battle music!

What's with the character models?  Everyone looks like SE's DS games, that whole chibi look with sticks for legs.

It seems way too easy to powerlevel your characters with all of the side-battles you can do.

[demi]

If I dismiss the teams, can I fight them again? They are annoying because I can't shop unless I shoo them away.