DarkDefeater

Watching Celica and Alm's actors; what a treat!

Well, Fates was my first FE game. I started with Birthright and fell in love with it. I loved Conquest and Revelation even more. I played through each pathway multiple times. When I finished each pathway on Lunatic/Classic with minimal or no grinding, it was one of the happiest achievements I've had with gaming. I loved the story but then...I read all the criticisms...and I can't defend them. I'm in an awkward place. I've only played two Fire Emblem games, Fates and Echoes, never actually played Awakening yet. Fates was my first FE game. I love it greatly as I do Echoes...and to see them so widely panned and not being able to defend them because of the legitimate points made...it's a bit sad. Perhaps, I should keep my distance from these forums. Yes, the stories have flaws and in some ways as nonsensical like a cartoon, but I greatly like them. I've spent so much time invested in the two games. Thankfully, this thread has expressed appreciation. Perhaps, for the most part, I'll just keep watching youtube videos (like Abduallah. Yes, he takes overgrinding to an extreme, but he's a great youtuber.), where the criticism over story and all is less intense. Out of curiosity, what does this community consider to be a good FE story?

Well shoot, I just finished going through Thabes and a week ago, I defeated Duma. I was about to make a long post about the amazing final battles I had, how I struggled with Duma and Thabes because of minimal grinding, but I was able to triumph. I was about to post feelings of elation; how I loved the game, experience, and story.... This thread is wetter wet blanket than a sheet left in the washer for a week. And the sad thing is...I can't defend it. I know there at times there should be a suspension of criticism, but this is a great deal.... Oh well, I suppose I will enjoy the game during my second playthrough....I will still enjoy the story and regard it as a cartoon....or a certain Star Wars movie. Oh...Fates was my first FE game and I loved it....I can't wait to see the criticisms on that.

Castle code: 18153-35584-82648-01280 Affinity: Valla Name: Corrina Castle Name: Bond N Seize Resources: Onyx, Rice, Pearl, Dairy. Battle Level: Easy seize. Additional notes: Skills will be rotating for all characters. As I stated in another thread, I have mixed feelings about other fire emblem games being released so soon. I have less than four months before the new games are released. So, feel free to seize and leave feedback as I only have 2000 bp. I only have a matter of weeks before the online base is 'dead' because of the new games. In the meantime, I'll be castle seizing like mad. Leave me feedback, board and in-game, if you want a particular skill, I'll see if I can get it into my castle. Thank you for your support everyone.

Fire emblem fates is my first (and at this point my only) game in the fire emblem franchise. Personally, I love it. However, upon hearing other fire emblem games coming out, I really have mixed feelings. First issue, I've read that many of the other fans really have not liked fates (for a wide variety of reasons, ranging from two much fan service to lackluster story), and that saddens me quite a bit because of the enjoyment I've spent in it and the massive time invested. Secondly, I'm nowhere near finished with the game. I want to do more six more playthroughs: the three games on lunatic difficulty, first with casual and then with classic. I still have very many hours of gameplay left, and I very much desire to obtain more 'my castle' battle points. Despite the number of hours I've played, I only have 2000 bp. With the new games coming in just a few months, I'll never be able to obtain the battle seal, unless I very arduously grind for the remaining points. I'm not willing to do that. I'm very excited for the upcoming enteries, but I wish they didn't come for at least another year. It looks like I'll have to set aside my dream of obtaining battle and visitation seals and hope that I can do better in the next game.

Update: 10/21/2016 My Castle: Apitude Light! Pathway: Nohr Code: 18153-35584-82648-01280 Avatar: Corrina Region: U.S. Illinois Difficulty: Easy. Easy Seize Corrina: Lance Breaker, Aether, Lifetaker, Apitude, Renewal Dwyer: Clarity, Gentilhomme, Amaterasu, Apitude, Aegis Kana: Dragon Fang, Miracle, Apitude, Dragon hex, nohrian trust Arthur: Lucktaker, Certain blow, Aptitude, Veterans Intuition, Aether Ophelia: Death Blow, Apitude, Shadow Gift, Warp, Toxic Brew Percy: Certain Blow, Apitude, Axefaire, Gamble, Rally Strength Velouria: Apitude, Better Odds, Savage Blow, Renewal, Grisly Wound Silas: Pavise, Aegis, Resistancetaker, Death Blow, apititude Ignatius: Defense, Natural Cover, Wary Fighter, Apitude, Pavise Forrest: Resistance+2, Malefic Aura, Quick Draw, Gentilhomme, Heartseeker Additional Notes: Now that Nohr has achieved victory (What a fantastic final battle; it was quite a compelling moment when I brought Mozu back from the dead with the Bifrost. I lost her on the final chapter on Birthright; I was not about to lose her again.), its a time for peace, hence, the ez seize. I'll be changing members peridiocally; nearly all will have aptitude, and all will have good skills. Message me if you want any specific members or skills. I made Forrest a Vanguard; Forrest is now Manly! :)

Well, I guess this is the best place to place my venting post. If it should go elsewhere, then please have it moved Mr./Ms. Moderators. :) Here goes. In Fates Conquest, Hard/Classic mode, I'm in the chapter where I defeat Ryoma for the last time. I had just cleared the entire board of Hosdians; Ryoma was the only one remaining. I'm in a sporting/cocky mood, so I have Xander activate that dragon vein that transforms healing tiles into avoidance penalty tiles in the main chamber. My Corrin unit has swordbreaker, so I'm confident I will do well with the angry electric-sword wielding prince. And my expectations prove correct. He tries to use astra, and me misses every single time. I then finish him off with Dragon Fang....I'm rather pleased with myself, except for one problem... In a moment of carlessness, I lost Azura thx to ninja units with their cursed Spy weapons. In previous chapters, I lost Niles, Effie, and Charlotte. I was not in the mood to lose Azura. So, I decide to reset and try the chapter again. I clear the board again. Again, it's just Ryoma and me. Again. I have Xander use the Dragon Vein, and again, Ryoma uses Astra....and He. Hits. Every. Single. Time..... Resulting in a Game Over....I was completely shocked. My mouth was agape; I was stunned. Every hit had a 19% chance of hitting with a 5% critical rate. But against all odds, every single hit connects.... What Are The Odds? In my first attempt, every astra hit missed, while in my second attempt, every hit connected. Astonishing....It took all my effort to refrain from tossing my 3ds across the room. After, I cooled off, I began to wonder...What I want to know is... Is the Random Number Generator truly random? First time: 5 swings, all miss. Second time: 5 swings at 19%, all connect, under the exact same conditions. Yes, I know I should have not used that Dragon Vein, but I was feeling overconfident, overconfidence that was confirmed by my first attempt. Is the Random Number Generator truly random? Or does it have it 'moods"? Earlier, my unit was k.o.ed by Scarlet with a 1% critical chance, and 25% hit. She criticaled....Granted, sometimes it has worked in my favor. Like defeating the final conquest boss...I was surrounded by enemy units, the only one left, I had no chance...I took one swing at the final boss with a 4% critical chance...Miracles of miracles, I get a Critical Dragon Fang and win. It works in both ways, but is it truly random? Because today, it has fantastically gone against probability.

Update on my castle. My Castle Code: 18153-35584-82648-01280 Chosen Affinity: Nohr Avatar/Castle: Droll Corrina/Aptitude Dark!! Region: U.S. Illinois Resources: Wheat/Ruby Battle Level: Moderate. Power:1314 Notes: All units have apitude and will be updated perodically. After each chapter; nearly every other day. Corrina: Dragon Fang, Aether, Quixotic, Aptitude, Swordbreaker Dwyer: Resistance +2, Gentilhomme, Amaterasu, Aptitude, Aegis Azura: Luck+4, Inspiring Song, Aptitude, Renewal, Amaterasu Camilla: Atitude, Rend Heaven, Bowbreaker, Renewal, Savage Blow Leo: Malefic Aura, Heartseeker, Aptitude, Movement+1, Seal Magic Xander: Renewal, Future Sight, Aether, Defender, Aptitude Silas: Elbow Room, Aegis, Shelter, Luna, Aptitude Odin: Heartseeker, Aptitude, Magictaker, Tactical Advice, Solidarity Jacob: Resistance +2, Gentilhomme, Live to Serve, Tomebreaker, Aptitude Elise: Resistance +2, Aptitude, Nobility, Demoiselle, Counter That's my current castle. Feel free to visit and leave feedback, in game and here. If you want a specific skill, or think I should go ez seize, let me know. :)

Thank you everyone for warm welcomes. It's going to be great. And I only have one fire emblem game right now. The possibilities are endless. :) @Ycine I do indeed plan to do the whole series, but that is going to take a long time. I still need to finish the Legend of Zelda series and I'm so far behind on games right now, thanks to the time-consuming awesomeness of Xenoblade Chronicles X.

Ah, what a great thread. Hello; I'm new to the forum but I greatly looking forward to diving in visiting other castles and such. I don't have time to make a fully detailed post on every member in my castle right now, but I will soon after my work shift. Instead, I'll just give an overview. I'm nohrian based with a power level of 1294. I would say the difficulty in defeating my units is moderate. My address is 18153-35584-82648-01280. My units are my corrin, dwyer, azura, camilla, Leo, and Xander. The remaining four units are units I've recruited from other castles. 3 of which are corrins. They're powerful, but I know that makes my castle vulnerable to wyrmslayers and dragon spirits. This is going to be great; I really need more battle points. I look forward to playing all of you. :)

Hello Everyone. I am throughly enjoying playing fire emblem fates, my first fire emblem game. I loved the story and developments in all three pathways and I also love the unique gameplay of classic mode, where every decision counts. It makes losses all the more painful, and victories all the more sweet. I could write a book about how I felt with every single chapter with every single pathway, but that would take a very long time and be very full of spoilers. Currently, I am playing Conquest on hard/classic mode. It's challenging but highly enjoyable. Sadly I have lost two units, Effie and Niles, but hopefully I will not be losing anymore. I can't wait to play lunatic/classic. What fun that will be. Suffice to say, I love the game, and I can't wait to play other fire emblem games (Should I get awakening? What other games do you all recommend?), and I'm excited to join the community. ...to be completly honest, I also have a bit of an ulterior selfish motive for joining...I really would like to have more visit and battle points. Watching youtubers obtain points so quickly has made me a bit jealous...Getting points is one of the perks of being a youtuber I suppose. So, my address is 18153-35584-82648-01280. I can't wait to play others, and I'm open to suggestions on how I can improve castle defense...or maybe I should just forget defense and just go to the one hit or ez seize route. Let me know what yall think. Thank you everyone for this community!