Nackar

Really? I only ever played the easiest mode (whichever that is), so I didn't know. I agree that the music sounds fantastic so far.

Before we unleash all the rage, let's wait and see what happens with the NOA and NOE releases. As others have said in the other thread before, it seems to be more common in Japan to release multiple versions... of anything really. Music fans really don't blink twice if their fave's new album gets a release in two or three versions, and they're crazy enough to buy all of them. The fact that they didn't also immediately confirm that for the American release gives me some hope they'll do things differently there (and here). I just hope it means we get to pay less, not that we'll only have access to less content.

I really, sincerely hope that's true! While I do like the whole map-based free progression from FE8 and FE13, I think I might like the other 'system' even better. I can't help myself - I always grind, even if it ruins the fun and challenge of the game for me. Of course, if there's no map-based grinding but arenas instead I'll probably end up doing that. Maybe I should just learn to control myself.

I can't believe it's already been ten years since Path of Radiance! I remember being so extremely hyped when it was released, and locking myself in my room to play all day long... I didn't have much going on. Also, I feel old now. I LOVED these games - they might actually constitute my favourite "era" in FE history, although FE4/5 give them a run for their money gameplay-wise. In the end, these win out for me because of nostalgia reasons, since I actually went through the whole hype phase of hearing about it for the first time, watching news slowly leak out and getting to play it for the first time. Whenever I feel like replaying an older FE game these two are the ones I tend to go for - despite the fact that it means I have to dust off the ol' Wii.

Ooh God no, not time limits, I can't deal with the stress, haha. That's one of the reasons I love the FE games - I can take my sweet time. It could work for DLC chapters, maybe? Introduce a new kind of challenge.

I'd love to see a different kind of non-human character. I'm over manaketes, and while I don't mind them being in the game (they've become something of a series mainstay after all), I would also like to see something new. The Taguel were new in FEA of course, but in the end they worked exactly like manaketes (and their design was way too furry for me). The Laguz introduced a different gameplay mechanism as well, which I appreciated, though their design didn't do much for me. I think there's a lot they can still do with this.

That actually does sound really cool. I am not a fan of time traveling in stories in any medium (partly because I think it's often done very poorly, and partly because even if it's done well I tend to get really REALLY confused). I don't mind the children characters, though - I actually really like those, as long as you don't control them simultaneously with their parents.

^ I know, I've already decided to go full-hermit mode once the game is released in Japan. I had basically already read Awakening's entire story before I even got the game. That's my own fault, but still.

The Awakening-bundle sold very well, so I could see them doing another one. I'd love to get it myself - my "old" 3DS XL still works fine but I'm a sucker for more processing power darnit. Plus I was almost kind of disappointed when I found out there would be a FE-styled 3DS XL just five months after I got my regular one.

Oh God yes - Nowi-like characters make me want to punch a wall. In fact, why not have a huge, ugly, and butch man be a manakete once, if we have to have them in the game? Spice things up! In all seriousness, I know these characters have their fans (like every type does), so I'm fine with there being one or two, but I don't want too many.

Yes, I hope so! I could finally implement the bland lord character I designed years ago.

I wasn't too keen on the DLC in Awakening, but since it was so successful I can't see them NOT doing it. Personally, while I loved the fanservice in them having characters from other games appear, it felt very trivial as really they were just generic units. I'd prefer just a few characters appearing if that meant they'd actually get some lines, a DLC-story or simply some unique classes/items.

Wha? Yes, I get that - that's my whole point. The EU release is generally later because it's translated into different languages, but here we get the English one anyway so it feels silly to have to wait.

From what I heard it does sound encouraging. I didn't hate Awakening's story half as much as I think some people here did, but it was disappointing. I lurv me sum political intrigue in Fire Emblem.