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    What are your thoughts on Edelgard? *SPOILERS*

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    8 hours ago, Lannister said:

    I couldn't have put it any better myself, the only thing I could add is that people probably only like Daenerys and Edelgard because they're women and in today's day and age the "strong independent woman who don't need no man" archetype is basically what's "in" right now. If the exact same characters were guys, they would hate the living daylights out of them. I disliked Daenerys ever since she executed every noble back in season 3, and as soon as Edelgard's true character was revealed I instantly saw the link between the two characters. The truth is, neither Daenerys nor Edelgard are strong women, they're both just authoritative greedy pigs who will kill everything and anything until they gain the power they so desperately need, all under the false pretense that they're actually helping the poor underprivileged who are so mistreated by everything. It's all plastic nonsense that anyone who has ever studied history for more than 5 minutes can see through.

    That's a strawman if I've ever seen one.

    8 hours ago, Lannister said:

    f the exact same characters were guys, they would hate the living daylights out of them.

    Lelouch vi Britannia exists. He's male. Has a similar mindset and methodology. One of the most famous anime characters of all time.

    8 hours ago, Lannister said:

    hey're both just authoritative greedy pigs who will kill everything and anything until they gain the power they so desperately need, all under the false pretense that they're actually helping the poor underprivileged who are so mistreated by everything.

    Ah yes, Edelgard's end goal was just power. That's it. Had nothing to due with mental trauma due to crest experimentation and watching her siblings die.

    Rhea is an excellent foil for Edelgard *SPOILERS*

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    2 minutes ago, Landmaster said:

     Not only that, she brings the Alliance and Kingdom into it because she does not only want to change the system, she has always wanted Adrestia to return to it's former glory and rule all of Fodlan.

    I'm going to disagree with the "bringing the Kingdom into the war" part of this, as Rhea took refuge in the Kingdom. While there's a decent debate to be had on whether invading the Alliance was necessary, invading the Kingdom was inevitable the second they allied with Rhea.

    To put into simpler terms, if Group A and B are allies and Group C attacks Group A, Group B will come to Group A's aid. Group C did not bring Group B into their war, rather Group B came to the aid of Group A.

    What are your thoughts on Edelgard? *SPOILERS*

    in Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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    Three houses is very much akin to a Shin Megami Tensei game in terms of its themes, albeit on a less extremist level, with Silver Snow/Azure Moon being Law, Verdant Wind (I assume) to be Neutral, and Crimson Flower obviously being Chaos.

    And by that comparison, Edelgard shares many similarities to SMT Lucifer, a character who believes in the free will of humanity over gods, but will use underhanded methods to achieve their goals, although Lucifer is far more ruthless than Edelgard in that respect.

    Rhea is an excellent foil for Edelgard *SPOILERS*

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    13 minutes ago, Landmaster said:

    Rhea's entire family was butchered

    Err... so was Edelgard's, or at least her siblings were. Not to mention she herself was experimented on as well.

    17 minutes ago, Landmaster said:

    She just very plain and simple wanted revenge. 

    And one could make the argument that Edelgard is also motivated by revenge; revenge against the crest-centered "chosen one" social hierarchy that took her siblings from her.

    Is Edelgard responsible for *Spoiler's* death

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    3 hours ago, Natsu_T said:

    A lot of people seem to imply that Edelgard and twsitd had a glass window into each other's plans and goals, but I kind of got the impression that Edelgard knew virtually nothing about them at all or what they were trying to do.

    Of note to this is the student crest stone incident, where Edelgard as the Flame Emperor states she would've intervened had she known about it, Solon capturing Byleth,and, more importantly, the destruction of Arianrhod.TWSITD were merciless enough to nuke the fortress they just captured because the Black Eagle Strike Force struck down Cornelia. I find it highly unlikely that Edelgard had any idea they were planning this.

    Also the game very subtly implies that Edelgard, regardless of whether you S-Support her or not, has feelings for Byleth. Killing you crush's father ain't exactly winning you any favors.

     

    ...now I want to see a fanfic of Edelgard crying in her room every time after she indirectly hurts Byleth.

    Datamined Lunatic+Infernal Information

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    20 minutes ago, Kunan said:

    Unless they add more new game+ options, like "carry over character levels" and they expect you to start with teams that already finished the game before.

    I mean, they included distinct stat caps for everyone that you can't get remotely near in a regular playthrough. At some point in development they had plans for those caps to be relevant.

    It could also depend on what the grinding DLC is like. Awakening's allowed you to reach stat caps easily.

    This game is way too easy

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    2 hours ago, DragonFlames said:

    Same here, the lategame in Three Houses can be pretty challenging as it is, what with the siege weapons out the wazoo and multiple boss-level monsters while you have only limited gambit uses. Also Assassins and Swordmasters that double everyone and their mothers.

    I don't need any BS like staff-wielding Sorcerers who can't wield staves normally, Inevitable End or Ninja Hell. 

    Or everyone's favorites, Hawkeye, Luna+, Aegis+, and Pavise+.

    Or Counter.

    Everyone loves that skill.

    What are your thoughts on Edelgard? *SPOILERS*

    in Fire Emblem: Three Houses

    Posted · Edited by Hunter Nightblood

    1 hour ago, Spirit in Black said:

    Except it isn't because she loses in every route except her own. Also, by your logic, America should just submit if Britain were ever to wage war on us, right?  Who cares if our ancestors fought for their independence. This is reasoning is completely idiotic. Some of what I'm reading here makes me seriously consider if some of you people wouldn't be WW2 sympathizers.  I fail to understand how anyone could ever defend starting a war.

    10 minutes ago, Spirit in Black said:

    When the situation is comparable, yes I can. It's one thing to like the character, which is absolutely fine as I think Edelgard is a well constructed character, but defending her actions is an entirely different story.

    Look, I get it, you're passionate about this topic. But uhh, can you please not call people WWII sympathizers? I think that's crossing the line just a little bit.

    We've seen enough of Godwin's law in this thread.

    What are your thoughts on Edelgard? *SPOILERS*

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    Just now, Tenzen12 said:

    Well Byleth mother got happily married and Rhea even respected her dying wish.

    I mean, Rhea might have had a bit of an ulterior motive for that.

     

    I think Edelgard is best summed up with "The road to hell is paved with good intentions." How far she goes down that road depends on Byleth's involvement, as the game ain't exactly subtle on how Byleth is Edelgard's morality chain.

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