AlexArtsHere

Off topic, but could you spoiler tag this one please? I know several people, myself included, haven't played the original Gaiden, and this just spoiled my hype for Echoes somewhat. ;^;

I'd definitely like to a pirate queen with a cutlass. Depending on how out there IS is feeling, I'd be interested in seeing them bring the series into a slightly more modern setting just for this instalment and have bows replaced by flintlock pistols, but that's just my own fantasy. Anyway, a pirate lord would also be good for new progression, since they can sail nearly anywhere. Above all, I want the lord to be a female with no other male lords hogging the spotlight, because the series is long overdue for something like that. In terms of the main plot pushing a romance between her and the Avatar, I would rather they didn't. It was nice in Fates with Azura who, let's be honest, was the real lord of that game, but I think a more traditional, front-and-centre, non-Avatar lord should be able to have their own Support options (though I wouldn't mind the Lord having a same-sex marriage option or options, or even exclusively same sex marriages, if that's what IS wants to give them).

I see. I'll probably get Threaten Speed first then. I want to get the max level for guaranteed doubling and I don't find Retribution to be that useful as is.

On the whole upgrade thing, if you get a unit at 4 Stars, I'd say it's very much worth waiting, otherwise you may not get enough SP to get all their skills in the long run. My own question: What's more useful for Takumi? Having Vengeance or Threaten Speed? I got my Takumi at 5 Stars and he's already Level 34. I don't think I'll be getting any more Takumis and I certainly don't have enough SP to get both. Bear in mind Threaten Speed only affects foes in a 2 square radius.

This seems like the best solution to me. Not only does it give players a fighting chance of retrieving that unit (assuming they didn't stupidly send them solo against a pack of brigands), it also would add a nice diversion on maps and could make each individual playthrough more unique. I'd say you should be allowed to use Rescue staves on them too, in case they collapse right next to an enemy who you can't reach in time. I also think collapsed units would be left for dead if you complete a map without attending to them, though I can see situations in which that'd be annoying. Personally, I'd add a kind of vengeance mechanic. If a unit dies on the battlefield, those who have Supports with them will get permanent stat boosts relevant to the Support Rank they achieved together, with the idea being that units push on and use their friend's/spouse's/sibling's/child's death as a way of motivating themselves to fight harder and avenge them. I think that has the potentially to be played a bit too melodramatically, though. The main problem is that resetting just, well, resets everything. Your only punishment is having to redo the chapter, and I think that renders the whole permadeath mechanic meaningless when most people playing Classic Mode will just push L, R, Start and Select should a unit fall in battle. I've always toyed with the idea that the game "remembers" when a unit dies and makes them stay dead if you try to reset to save them, actively discouraging this kind of play and making Classic Mode a more tense challenge.

Well, not *that* unique. :P I'd rather her be a Mage, Priestess or Mercenary. Something with average movement, y'know?

I would love to see a playable Anna. We can never have enough! >:D In all seriousness though, I would love to see Anna in a new class with a new outfit and drawn by Hidari. You'd have to go back to the Awakening style voice direction though. I've never liked Anna's Fates and Heroes voice direction. And for the love of God, please don't make her a DLC character. Aside from amiibo (which have the excuse of being carryovers from Smash until now AND unlocking legacy characters), I don't think DLC characters have a place in this series.

Well, I've moved up to Tier 2 Whitewings in the Arena, so hopefully I can start getting even more feathers to 5 Star Anna with. Also pulled a based Takumi a few days ago (after paying for 20 orbs *grumble*), so now I'm unbeatable. xD

I don't think we'll be seeing anyone our group doesn't fight, since the majority of matches will be an off-screen affair. The only exceptions I can see to this are anyone who goes up against Broletta, Hit, Cabba and Goku's new rival. In terms of us seeing the strongest straight up, they'll easily be able to retcon things later if needed to say those were the strongest available warriors.

Nohr, but I always hate these things. They're so obvious.

Depends if you use the same account on the emulator as on your phone. The iOS version at least states that items on your account are not transferable to non-iOS accounts, implying that they can transfer to other iOS accounts.

Loving this new intro, as well as the new art direction. I've no issue with the higher contrast, but what really sells it for me is the more dynamic lines. Although there are still a few moments of "off-ness", they're rare in Episode 77 and not nearly as noticeable as in previous arcs. I only hope that this kind of quality continues. Considering the animation bump Vegito vs Zamasu got, I can only imagine what they're going to pull out of their asses for this. I'm surprised Hit isn't in the new intro, but I'm more hyped for Broletta, or whatever she ends up being called. Basically can't wait to get into the real meat of this arc, as well as the return of Android 17 and hopefully some legitimate fighting from Buu.

I should elaborate. Anna has the same voice actress (Karen Strassman) in Awakening, Fates and Heroes, but her voice direction changed drastically after Awakening to something more comparable to Hana from Fates. In Awakening, Anna sounded...older I guess, whereas Fates and Heroes Anna sound a fair bit younger and their voices kinda grate on me.

No idea.

@Rezzy We don't know yet, but Awakening Anna was in the Top 20 of the polls, so she has popularity.

So they expect us to use certain characters? Alfonse, Sharena and Anna are OK since everyone will have them, but unless we're getting a Special Map for Felicia, then that's straight up stupid.

5 Star Awakening Anna. I really want Anna's Awakening voice back, mainly.

>Tacomeat Never speak to me or my son ever again. I'm so salty over how broken Takumi is.

What the HELL is your team?

I want a Lord who's markedly brash and reckless. Not necessarily a bad person, but someone kind of like Chrom, were he not held back by those around him. That, or I'd like a Lord who's less humble about themself. Who uses his or her power and status to get what they want from those outside their army, such as access into neighbouring territory; someone who's willing to bend the rules. Most of all, I want a female Lord worth a damn. One who can headline a game on her own, unlike Celica, Lyn or Eirika. A woman of stature who doesn't lose focus to a male counterpart.

Yes, that number is cool down, so Moonbow can be charged a turn quicker than New Moon.

Because I don't wanna get spoiled; Is it an actual cutscene or just dialogue?

Considering the game classes intermediate opponents as those with higher levels than yours, doesn't let you see team structure before picking an opponent, let's you get duelling crests with MyNintendo points and generally makes Intermediate matches a bunch of BS, I'd say that cumulative scores are much better.

It'd be no worse than the current situation of being forced to do all Hard duels and being matched up against paying players anyway with ridiculous units just to have a hope in hell of getting the highest tiered reward.

Thing is, the scoring isn't clearly explained. I fulfilled one streak and ended up with around 1 500 points, then fulfilled another and only had 1 800 total, so I'm assuming they overwrite each other, which is flat out stupid.