Dr. Tarrasque Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 You can beat Fire Emblem games without pairings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twice Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 I've never heard of this before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 no you can't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Something Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 what about Awakening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Tarrasque Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) I've never heard of this before! You have and this may seem like a joke thread but it's actually a necessity. There is too much focus on optimal pairings and not enough experimentation and just having fun with the game. Knowing the basics, fundamentals and understanding of certain mechanics will make you a better player, focusing on optimal pairings wastes your time and won't make you any better. what about Awakening Of course, my statement is all-inclusive to the series. Edited July 13, 2016 by Sirius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ϲharlie Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 You trollin', Srs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 You trollin', Srs? him? never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Tarrasque Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 You trollin', Srs? I'm actually being quite serious here. The less you care about optimal pairings, the more interesting experience and fun you'll have with the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twice Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 You're probably right about the main focus on optimal pairings. I kinda just do whatever as I go, but I could see why some people would take it more seriously. Or feel the need to pair up units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Tarrasque Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) People will quit a run of FE4 just because Ayra got paired with Azel thinking it's a big deal when it's rather trivial unless you're trying to be competitive/shoot for ranks. There is too much worry when it comes to pairings. It's stupid. Edited July 13, 2016 by Sirius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunwoo Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) I wholly agree with this PSA, good sir. You don't even need pair up to play on at least the lower difficulties either, so pairings are just extraneous. Edited July 13, 2016 by Sunwoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shin Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 People will quit a run of FE4 just because Ayra got paired with Azel thinking it's a big deal when it's rather trivial unless you're trying to be competitive/shoot for ranks. There is too much worry when it comes to pairings. It's stupid. It was hilarious, but there was much regret when Skasaha decided he wanted to be the master of magic swords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Tullus Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) I'm actually being quite serious here. The less you care about optimal pairings, the more interesting experience and fun you'll have with the games. I wholeheartedly agree with what you are saying here. I've played shadow dragon over 70 flippin' times, and I can't tell you how much time in general I've spent re-classing just for the sole purpose of trying something new. Now, shadow dragon isn't about optimal pairings, or pairing at all, but It fits your statement well, I think. See, if you worry about who's the best in SD or New mystery, you deprive youself of experiencing fun with different characters. Furthermore, you don't see how much they change when reclassed to some wacky class! I've also had fun with Awakening when I paired Henry with Cherche. Optimal pairing? Not really. Fun? Yeah. And there are many more experiences that come to mind. (Like Pairing Fury with Arden in FE 4) Edited July 13, 2016 by Lord Tullus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryhard Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 sub and scrub runs are the best part of fire emblem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansem Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 i was thinking "what a fuck" but then i realize "ya know what no one ever said this before" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magical Glace Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I mostly pair up characters for the sake of having fun, it's great! That said as someone who doesn't frequent the Fates board, I guess I can see how this might be a thing there. I do know it was a thing in the FE13 board long ago, but I don't see it so much nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Tarrasque Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Mods, I request that this be pinned. It'll be more thought provoking this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I hear and obey. 'sides, how can you get all the support conversations if all you do is optimal pairs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Mage Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I mostly pair up characters for the sake of having fun, it's great!That said as someone who doesn't frequent the Fates board, I guess I can see how this might be a thing there. I do know it was a thing in the FE13 board long ago, but I don't see it so much nowadays. To be fair, in Fates, pairings are more about pair-up bonus and passing the class to the spouse rather than children. Choosing the right parent for a child is not as in important in Fates as it was in Awakeing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azz Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I support and agree with this message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Laufeyson Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Indeed. I remember most of my initial runs in the GBA games had no completed support chains. Still stomped the shit out of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebony Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I mean... I know... I'm still gonna do it because I personally enjoy it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 This is very true. There's a reason FE4 gives you God units like Shanan and Ares no matter what your pairings are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamanoir Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 sub and scrub runs are the best part of fire emblem Indeed. Why makes Levin!Aryur if you can have Lex!Arhur ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Indeed. Why makes Levin!Aryur if you can have Lex!Arhur ? Lex!Arthur at least has Vantage+Wrath. It'd be better to do something like Alec!Arthur, or Beowolf!Arthur, if you truly wished to gimp him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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