MetalAmethyst Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Like: Arabian, Chinese, Nordic, etc. Whatever you think could work for a Fire Emblem game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulWeaver Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Nordic mythology has actually had a decent amount of subtle/semi-subtle inclusion in Fire Emblem - Eirika's Sieglinde, Ephraim's Reginleif and Siegmund, Xander's Siegfried, Leo's Brynhildr, Odin's name, the Bifrost Staff in Fates, the Ragnarok Tome/Spell, the Vidofnir Lance in Sacred Stones, the Nidhogg Bow in SS and later Awakening, and Berkut's Kriemhild are examples. While I would like to see a majorly Norse-themed FE, I feel like they're just going to keep subtly including Nordic mythological references across future Fire Emblem games. Chinese would be interesting, but I think they'll wait a couple games to do that as they just did Japanese culture for Hoshido and it seems kind of likely to me that they'd want some space between similar cultures that aren't typical FE culture. Maybe not, maybe so. Arabian seems the most likely here if they want to keep things fresh, as it's not really something I can think of multiple examples for. That would be very interesting indeed. Personally, I'd be interested in seeing a Russia-inspired world for FE, with a naturally colder climate hopefully leading to none of the women being improperly dressed among other things, and Fire Magic Users being perhaps held in higher regard. It could make for an intriguing scene of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kahvi Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Arabian would be interesting if they could somehow avoid making all the maps desert themed. That just wouldn't be fun to anyone. By "nordic mythology", I'm assuming you mean Scandinavian mythology. It might be interesting since they haven't really borrowed much aside from names. They could add like an actual viking village or something along those lines. There's a ton of concepts they have yet to explore. Like, they have had some weapon names borrowed from japanese mythology but before Birthright, they didn't have an actual japan inspired country. Other nordic mythologies on the otherhand, I can't really say the same. I really don't know much about Icelandic mythology but considering that vikings lived there, I assume it's very similar to Scandinavian mythology. Finnish mythology is distinctively different because vikings didn't live there (because Finland was just a ton of forest to them and other European countries). Instead, ye olde finnish mythology includes weird stuff like singing people into a swamp and getting drunk. I can't really see Fire Emblem fitting all that well into that setting. 7 hours ago, SoulWeaver said: Personally, I'd be interested in seeing a Russia-inspired world for FE, with a naturally colder climate hopefully leading to none of the women being improperly dressed among other things, and Fire Magic Users being perhaps held in higher regard. It could make for an intriguing scene of play. They would find a way to put scantily-clad women. After all, it's mainly the older women that dress in a scarf and so on, as far as I am aware. But the idea of using matryoshkas as tomes is intriguing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalAmethyst Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 3 hours ago, Kahvi said: Arabian would be interesting if they could somehow avoid making all the maps desert themed. That just wouldn't be fun to anyone. By "nordic mythology", I'm assuming you mean Scandinavian mythology. It might be interesting since they haven't really borrowed much aside from names. They could add like an actual viking village or something along those lines. There's a ton of concepts they have yet to explore. Like, they have had some weapon names borrowed from japanese mythology but before Birthright, they didn't have an actual japan inspired country. Other nordic mythologies on the otherhand, I can't really say the same. I really don't know much about Icelandic mythology but considering that vikings lived there, I assume it's very similar to Scandinavian mythology. Finnish mythology is distinctively different because vikings didn't live there (because Finland was just a ton of forest to them and other European countries). Instead, ye olde finnish mythology includes weird stuff like singing people into a swamp and getting drunk. I can't really see Fire Emblem fitting all that well into that setting. Perhaps oasis themed maps should suffice? I know what you mean, desert maps are not the best. But I can see potential in classes that can counter desert terrain. Yes, I meant Scandinavian mythology. It would be really cool to see a Viking class in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanguard333 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) I do like the idea of using Scandinavian culture, but it has been used quite frequently in other fantasies. Celtic culture hasn't really been used apart from names either, and it could be really interesting. Historical Note: Scandinavia actually warmed up considerably in the middle ages, which led to more food, leading to overpopulation, and that led to Viking raids. Edited August 3, 2017 by vanguard333 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extrasolar Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I actually really like the Sacaens from Elibe, since Mongolian/nomadic horseman cultures aren't done or seen very often in fiction or fantasy. Maybe we could get something like that again, but with a little more exploration of the culture this time. A plot based more around tribes rather than established kingdoms might be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19177336292694629610174937 Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Let’s have a, V I C T O R I A N setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etrurian emperor Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I think an Arabian nights setting would work pretty well though I don't know of the fanbase would be reacting positively to the many desert maps such a setting would bring. I would also like a Fire emblem game really make use of the Roman theme that Nohr seemed to have at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrobin Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Hmmm... I'd be down for a sort of Greco-Roman style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azz Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 On 7/31/2017 at 3:55 AM, SoulWeaver said: Personally, I'd be interested in seeing a Russia-inspired world for FE, with a naturally colder climate hopefully leading to none of the women being improperly dressed among other things, and Fire Magic Users being perhaps held in higher regard. It could make for an intriguing scene of play. I mean peg knights in the Jugdral and Elibe were from the cold and snowy regions in their games yet wore miniskirts, I don't think the cold will stop them. As for me, I would like to see an Arabian Nights theme or maybe a South American feel. It would be pretty cool to see a massive jungle ala the Amazon in FE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrymidfields Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 @Hopeofdespair: I'd very much love an early industrial setting too. Perhaps even a Meiji-Japan nation as one of the hypothetical players of the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastor15243 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Africa. At least as a side country and neutral or allied nation. Two main reasons: first, it would be a cool way to get black characters into a Fire Emblem setting, and second, I just listened to the Japanese lion king musical soundtrack and after listening to the stampede I just need to know what kind of map and battle themes IS could do with these instruments: Edited November 3, 2017 by Alastor15243 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMT4ever Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 7:37 PM, Etrurian emperor said: I think an Arabian nights setting would work pretty well though I don't know of the fanbase would be reacting positively to the many desert maps such a setting would bring. I would also like a Fire emblem game really make use of the Roman theme that Nohr seemed to have at first. For the Arabian setting you could expand it to Mesopotamia and the Holy Land, allowing for plenty of cities, non-desert terrain (i.e. rivers, mountains, barren plains), and the room to have multiple cultures. My personal favorite would be something along the lines of Republican Rome or Greece in the time of city-states. That would give room for actual moral ambiguity and greater focus on international relations. The geography would also allow for more moving via water, giving an easy out for branching paths. Imagine mounting an island-hopping campaign through the Aegean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I'd totally be down for a Colonial Latin American flavor. Or the immediate period post-independence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyUnknown Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I would like to see a Polynesian style in a Fire Emblem game. Different islands and exploration would make for unique maps and characters, and it would be something that we haven't seen before in the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNLEASH IT Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Ottoman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Druid Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 5:25 PM, Corrobin said: Hmmm... I'd be down for a sort of Greco-Roman style. Shadows of Valentia had some Greco Roman things. A lot of the generic artwork was Greco-Roman inspired (i.e. In battle, the enemy characters had pottery-esque drawings). Plus Celica's DLC class was also Roman inspired. Plus, it's arguable that Rigel is basically a cold Sparta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galap Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 I think the two sides being aesthetically based on ancient Roman and ancient Egyptian would be really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altrosa Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Anything African would be really great, it's so rarely used in games in general so having a major kingdom be more inspired by a few African cultures would be so standout. As for avoiding desert maps, well, jungles, wetlands, and plains exists? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy Wife Supremacy Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I personally want Arabian or Egyptian inspired theme at least for a part of the continent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pou Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 There are so many cultures in Indonesia to rip off. They really have no excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimue Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 An Egyptian or Mayan theme would be my top picks. Being half-Guatemalan, I'd love to see Mayan culture portrayed in a creative way and fairly accurate way(I feel like this happens too often). Manaketes could resemble feathered serpents and beaststone users could transform into bats, quetzales and jaguars. Blowguns, slings, and Obsidian weapons would be cool additions as well. The capture command could make a return since Mayan warfare placed a great emphasis on taking prisoners. I'd also like to see something inspired by various Polynesian cultures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Knight Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 (edited) No, i dont want FE to become Pokemon.... its fine as it is to me... The game might be medieval for the most part but it has elements of many cultures anyway... -There are a lot of greek stuff -Dark mages are Egyptians inspired -There are also Norse stuff there with the Berserker class more notably looking like a viking - and valla had a lot of inspirations and it felt really exotic... etc Edited January 1, 2018 by Pegasus Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy Wife Supremacy Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 What's wrong with different themes?! just because Pokemon is doing it doesn't mean other games can't....FE did it amazing with Hoshido I can see them doing it more plus it had great reception, charm and appeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Knight Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 48 minutes ago, Blade Lord Lyn said: What's wrong with different themes?! just because Pokemon is doing it doesn't mean other games can't....FE did it amazing with Hoshido I can see them doing it more plus it had great reception, charm and appeal. There's nothing wrong with it.... I just prefer for FE to stay Medieval with some slight inspirations here and there as it always has been.... Hoshido wasnt bad but it wasnt great either IMO (some parts were too gimmicky and some classes kinda ridiculous)... I prefer Nohr aesthetics all the way Its fine to happen here and there ( like 1 every 5 games) but i dont want to go full pkmn and every game heavily introduce an entire new culture.... IMO what FE needs to do at this point is to draw a clear map with all the continents they have so far... cause i am pretty sure they dont have a clear idea how all exist in the same world (if they do)... and then they can introduce new ones... but i need them to clarify the known parts of the FE world and how they relate to each other ... Fates seems too exclusive like its an entire universe of its own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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