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  1. 21 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

    Ahahah, yeah, the perks of this game's translation being so old. The Malicia / Maris situation is ridiculous, I swear.

    To be fair, Malice is an awesome name for an awesome person.

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    Well, you're doing better than me. At this point in FE12, the entire army was already doubting my abilities.

    At least you didn't have any real deaths by then.

    So, funny story...I was just playing my game, as you do, performing horribly, when all of a sudden, I have to turn it off. Being a teenager beholden to the will of his parents and all. However, as it happens, I forgot to save...which means this is my second try...

    I didn't do it on purpose, but I'd be a lying liar who lies if I didn't admit that my last playthrough didn't go so well, and that I used some insight from it for the actually chapter, so...you can count this as half of a dishonorable reset.

    X2lTbkv.jpg: He forgot to move Ogma and friends and Yumina died on turn 1.

    UzzCQAU.png: SHHHH!

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    Here's our team for today!

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    As we start the map, Ogma runs onto the map with the Grustian twins.

    QbtkZwr.png: They aren't twins, and I'm not sure they're from Grust, either.

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    Marth draws first blood, weakening the southernmost Thief...

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    ...so that Matthis can pick him off.

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    Great level, right there! Now, both his Strength and Defense are higher than Roderick's!

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    Ogma recruits Sirius, since his attack range implies that he moves, and I'm not comfortable testing it out. Also: if he was a pirate, he'd be wearing two eyepatches, instead that mask thingy. 

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    He looks Sirius to me.

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    Camus takes out this Archer, and the real strategy comes in:

    Ogma is only within attack range of three enemies: two pirates and a Hunter, and he can survive all their attacks. The rest should attack Sirius.

    However! If they all decide to attack Sirius, he will die if all the attacks hit. Though hope may seem lost,  one must take into account his evasion. The pirates only have ~50% attack odds on him. If even a single one misses, he lives.

    JUZ93a8.jpg: ...That's your "real strategy?"

    UzzCQAU.png: Yeah, what do you think?

    JUZ93a8.jpg: ...

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    Down in the southwest, everyone moves out of enemy range...

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    ...so that Mym-Ryan-Don can face his opponents head-on.

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    UzzCQAU.png: Haha! My genius strategy WORKED! Especially because everybody who could attack Ogma did, and there was no possibility of anyone dying!

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    Oh, and Ryan does his thing.

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    Now, it's our turn! Arran one-shots the Archer before he becomes a problem.

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    Cecille defeats the northern Ruffian and is healed up by Luke.

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    Marth picks up this tome from the village. Perfect! We can use it on Luke!

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    Ryan weakens another Ruffian...

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    ...and everybody with close to leveling dogpiles on the remaining troops.

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    Acceptable!

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    Decent, but you need more stats if you want to be anything more than a worse Cecille!

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    Magic is nice, but I need SPEED!

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    ...Excellente.

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    Sirius Black equips his Lance and stands in the entrance of the village, protecting it from the Thief.

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    Ogma gets a heal and takes down the Hunter.

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    The enemy phase goes on without incident, and Yubello weakens the Thief so that Ogma can finish him off-

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    -never mind.

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    I could be angry at Yubello for making me waste a Rescue use, but it was really my fault for not paying enough attention to what damage people would be doing. Yes, I know he's got a Devil Sword with 0 Luck, but I'd rather he use it on a unit who can actually take a hit.

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    Like Ogma, for example.

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    He ends up killing himself, of course.

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    There's not much going on in the old southwest, minus the fact that Arran is baiting out a pirate.

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    Marth gets Rescued, A) to visit the village, B) to save an excruciatingly long trip to the castle to seize.

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    With this level, she's officially our best healer. I'll still be using Luke, though.

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    Marth visits the village and recruits Castor!

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    Castor's "thing" for the few here unfamiliar with him, is that he's a con artist. A really bad con artist. Just by giving him some money, Marth is able to convince him to join our army and fight and die for whatever their cause is supposed to be. I don't think anyone ever told Castor.

    Looks like Marth's been taking Caeda's class in playing people like a fiddle.

    ilEe1n9.png: I have, actually.

    UzzCQAU.png: Really?! That...was a joke. How is she?

    ilEe1n9.png: In which aspect? Never-mind, the answer will always be "incredible."

    g94vZgE.jpg: That's what she said!

    ilEe1n9.png: No, Luke, that's what said. About her.

    ilEe1n9.png: Also, just for saying that, I give James permission to shave your head.

    UzzCQAU.png: Yay! Haircut time!

    g94vZgE.jpg: No, please! SPARE ME!

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    Ol' Castor here is...actually better than Gordin in almost every way. I'll still be using him instead, because I like Gordin better.

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    Oh, wow. I'm getting Awakening flashbacks. Not the happiest memories, let me tell you.

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    Arran kills a man.

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    Heeding our friendly neighborhood pirate's warning, I move Cecille and Linde into forts in the south...

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    ...and Arran into the one in the north. Ogma also draws out another pirate.

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    Matthis picks him off, and Ogma retreats for healing.

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    On the enemy phase, he gets attacked, and dodges. Every day, I lose more doubts about the true power of Matthis.

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    Cecille gets attacked, but also dodges.

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    With some help from Roderick, Matthis gets yet another kill.

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    Ryan move up to shield them from the final Pirate.

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    Oh, so you say I'm wasting Nosferatu uses? Well, I'll be laughing when the reinforcements come!

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    UzzCQAU.png: ...they didn't come.

    t3hlX1W.png: Well, I, for one, am flattered that you value my life over a use of a rare weapon.

    UzzCQAU.png: Thank you! That doesn't happen often, you know.

    QbtkZwr.png: Earlier, you had me using Camus' Pike, rather than an Iron Lance, just to avoid taking a moderately powerful strike.

    UzzCQAU.png: OK, maybe it happens more than I'd like.

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    With some help from Ryan, Matthis gets another kill under his belt!

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    Another good level, as well! 

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    Now...the time has come for us to face the boss. Play the music!

    Guile's Theme

    i46kfKM.png: Really, James?

    UzzCQAU.png: What? How am I supposed to use anything else?

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    Oh, maybe he's not such a bad guy-

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    The sad part is, this is some of the more interesting generic boss dialogue. Though nothing in any game can top Orlo.

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    Marth seizes, and...

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    Caeda shows up.

    UzzCQAU.png: Caeda! We were just talking about you!

    bDfHZIy.png: Really?

    UzzCQAU.png: Yeah, Luke made a crass joke about you being good in...the area that must not be named.

    bDfHZIy.png: ...shave his head.

    ilEe1n9.png: See? We even think alike.

    She explains that Altea was attacked by Archaenea without cause. Next minute, and...

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    That escalated quickly.

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    Why yes. A portable arena! What fun!

    Now, the next battle is the first to contain the dreaded Jorge squadron. If you need to do something special to get them to leave...please tell me; I don't want to die.

    X2lTbkv.jpg: You could always look it up.

    UzzCQAU.png: Now, where's the fun in that?

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    Gordin grabs Taurus so he can do some Drill Grounds grinding.

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    Both are very good. Look at that Strength! Plus, what were you saying about F I V E  P O I N T S of Luck, Ruben? Now, on to the audience participation!

    First, the Bullion we got from Guile means we can afford to splurge on another forge. I don't have anything in mind, so go crazy! Within reason.

    Second, we have three important unit-oriented discussions.

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    Do we make Castor a Knight? We could use a tank, and I don't think I'll be heavily investing in Castor otherwise.

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    Do we make Caeda a Cavalier? It helps with her weaknesses, but we already have quite a few Cavs, and the resistance loss could hurt.

    Finally, the most important of all:

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    UzzCQAUh.png: DO WE SHAVE LUKE'S HEAD!?

    g94vZgEh.jpg: I vote: no.

    UzzCQAUh.png: You don't get a vote.

    DEATH COUNTER:

    Wrys

  2. Hoo, boy. Tutorial time.

    During Instruction, there are three different activities: Goals, Group Tasks, and Instruct, which I will be referring to as “tutor.” Goals are the simplest and the most significant. You choose which skills you want your students to focus on, and they are given a large boost at the end of the period. You can either pick 2, which will rise at the default rate, or 1, which will rise 50% faster.

    Next are group tasks. Pick two students to perform one of three tasks (corresponding to the non-combat skills, Riding, Flying, and Heavy Armor), which will raise that skill for both and increase their support points.

    Lastly is Tutor. You select a number of students and Instruct them in a skill, boosting it a small amount. You can instruct a student a number of times equal to their motivation level, with the maximum being 4.

  3. 18 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

    ...yeah, this is a bit of a problem with Mystery. Not even just New Mystery, this was in the original as well. Nobody dies in Shadow Dragon. Nobody.

    I agree. At least in Awakening, they came back in Spotpass missions you could pretend weren't canon!

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    Shame about that one problem area he can't work on...

    Which is that?

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    Dodge in DSFE is not reliable in the slightest. Congratulations on your lucky save. It won't happen often.

    Note to self: When sending a single unit to deal with multiple ones at once...check the damage.

    Now, in most FE games, your dodge is equal to (Speed x 2) + Luck. In the DS games, it's equal to Speed + (Luck/2). So, quite literally halved dodge rates.

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    I like these little moments you write with the units. Please keep them coming. Although, it might be wise to crop the portraits a bit. They're huge. I don't think we need to see anyone's shoulders, right?

    UzzCQAU.png: Actually, I kind of prefer it if we do...

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    UzzCQAU.png: Kidding! Kidding! I'm not into that.

    UzzCQAU.png: Palla gets to stay a bunny, though.

    Ue6eFEk.png: End my suffering.

    Battle:

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    First, we have a base conversation. I usually skip over these, but I have been told that Arran's are particularly good.

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    Two lines in and we're already better than quite a few Kris Supports.

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    What a trooper.

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    The blink frame here actually works incredibly well with what he's talking about. Sadly, this is the most emotion we get out the character portraits in most FE games. That's something I really love about Awakening supports. Let me tell you, the bad ones are bad, but the good ones? They are excellent. I think one of the biggest problems is that everyone "has" to support with everyone else. A lot of bad supports seem to be that way because the developers said "OK, these two need a support for gameplay reasons," and the writers had run out of ideas. That's what I love about Three Houses: the Supports move at whatever pace is needed. Some pairs don't get past B, and some get an extra conversation-

    Oh, sorry. Getting ahead of myself.

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    Basically, Arran explains that he doesn't really think of himself as a "knight," and says he hasn't truly figured it out himself. At the C-Support. I'm starting to see why you like this guy, Ruben.

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    Meanwhile, this is the most interesting thing from the other two Krisupports.

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    Since it's just a "cute little gaiden," and all, I'll be using it as a training chapter.

    g94vZgE.jpg: Those are the words of death and DESTRUCTION!

    X2lTbkv.jpg: Luke, please stop.

    g94vZgE.jpg: ...hey, why is your portrait so much bigger than mine?

    UzzCQAU.png: So we can all gaze upon Roderick's beautiful visage!

    g94vZgE.jpg: Seriously?

    UzzCQAU.png: No homo. Sadly.

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    We begin the battle, and immediately find Wrys, who seems to have resigned himself to death.

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    Now, for the new hit comedy sitcom! Two adopted sisters, trained from a young age to be ruthless assassins, amongst troubles with school and love life! They are...

    Eine and Kleine!

    X2lTbkv.jpg: Actually, her name is Clarisse.

    UzzCQAU.png: But...the new hit comedy sitcom!

    X2lTbkv.jpg: If you call her Kleine, you have to call me Rody.

    UzzCQAU.pngKatarina and Clarisse! Do-bum-da-da-bum-dee-do-da!

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    This is our defensive position for the first turn. Don't worry about Linde; she's got Nosferatu. This is one of the games where they heal for full damage, too.

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    See? Perfectly fine. She even crits the second.

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    She Aura's the one she couldn't double...

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    ...and Marth and Gordin weaken the other so that Matthis can take the kill.

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    Except he can't, because he's Matthis. I probably should have grabbed him a Steel Lance.

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    Catria doesn't instead.

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    Matthis bravely decides to draw out the Archers.

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    Oh, and Luke levels from healing him. That's not Magic.

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    With the other Archer ready to be pounced upon by my army, Catria sets off on a daring mission to rescue Wrys.

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    Unfortunately, it seems to have been too little, too late to save our Curate friend...

    g94vZgE.jpg: NOOOOO! SENPAI!

    t3hlX1W.png: You knew him, Luke?

    g94vZgE.jpg: He was my mentor...he taught me everything I know about religion...

    t3hlX1W.png: ...

    3GNXhGe.jpg: ...He was our healer, back at the academy...

    ilEe1n9.png: Curse you, assassins! You will pay for taking him away from us!

    UzzCQAU.png: Don't worry guys! I know what will fill the holes in our hearts!

    UzzCQAU.png: Luke, how do you feel about a haircut?

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    In lighter news, Matthis carries on the time-old tradition of surrounding enemy Archers and slowly beating them to death. That's how I got my Amelia to level 10 on her first chapter!

    OK, that was technically with the help of an enemy Psychic Priest, but still!

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    Get that exp, Matthis!

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    Luke gets smacked by some Ambush Reinforcements. It hurts, but his heart hurts even more.

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    Catria exacts brutal revenge on the Archer that did the awful deed.

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    I know, I know, wasting Nosferatu uses, but how else is Matthis to gain exp?

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    Catria is injured, and Luke rushes in to heal her just like his mentor taught him.

    g94vZgE.jpg: Are you injured? Please! Allow me to tend to your wounds!

    QbtkZwr.png: Are you flirting with me, Luke?

    g94vZgE.jpg: ...Maybe, slightly?

    QbtkZwr.png: If you dye your hair blue, I'll consider it.

    UzzCQAU.png: Luuu-uuke! I found a razor!

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    The knights move up, and we continue on with Operation: Level Matthis.

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    Matthis moves up, and Catria covers Linde. Her high stats and powerful weapon should dissuade the from attacking her, anyway-

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    I stand corrected.

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    However, Operation: Level Matthis proves a success!

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    ...though, not a qualified one.

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    Since knights seem to love attacking Catria so much, she draws this one out.

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    She also weakens him so Matthis can get another kill, and gets healed by Luke again.

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    That's not magic.

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    Marth draws out The Last Knight, and stabs that awful movie with his weaker weapon...

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    ...so that Gordin can weaken him some more...

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    ...and Matthis grabs the kill!

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    Can we just address the fact that this orphan, brainwashed from her childhood up to be a remorseless killer, says "gosh." Gosh.

    ilEe1n9.png: Before we move on, we must hold a short funeral in memory of Wrys.

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    X2lTbkv.jpg: (I'm not smiling. That's just how my face looks.)

    g94vZgE.jpg: *sniff*...*sob*.

    JUZ93a8.jpg: Farewell, Wrys. You were the first of our comrades to fall-

    3GNXhGe.jpg: And with our Tactician, you won't be the last.

    t3hlX1W.png: Hey, you can't insult James like that!

    UzzCQAU.png: No, no. It's OK. One can never avoid death in war. The best you can do is to try to keep one's allies from falling. Often, that cannot be done without knowing

    UzzCQAU.png: exactly what's going to happen...and unless you're a time traveler or you have an excellent espionage team, that rarely happens for every battle.

     UzzCQAU.png: We must carry on. To stop this war. To prevent innocents caught in the crossfire like Wrys. Now...who's with me?!

    t3hlX1W.png3GNXhGe.jpgJUZ93a8.jpgi46kfKM.pngg94vZgE.jpg: WE ARE!!

    UzzCQAU.png: Now, who wants to help me shave Luke's head?

    g94vZgE.jpg: ...

     

    DEATH COUNTER:

    Wrys

     

  4. KAyFEe2.png: Man, this game is amazing! Great gameplay, great characters, amazing story! I can't wait to see what's next!

    KAyFEe2.png: Ooh, look, C+ Support with [REDACTED]! Her C was a bit dark, maybe this one's a bit lighter-

    KAyFEe2.png: HOLY PTEROSAUR! I did not see that coming!

    Image result for fire emblem ryan: ...

    KAyFEe2.png: Wait a minute...that puts that other support in a whole new light! I need to find out more-

    Image result for fire emblem ryan: AHEM.

    KAyFEe2.png: Oh, hey, Ryan! What's up?

    Image result for fire emblem ryan: Pretty good...what'cha got there?

    KAyFEe2.png: Three Houses! It's absolutely incredible! I've been playing it all weekend.

    Image result for fire emblem ryan: And...you sure you aren't forgetting something?

    KAyFEe2.png: Like what?

    Image result for fire emblem ryan: Like the fact we've been waiting on our tactician for THREE DAYS.

    KAyFEe2.png: OH DEINONYCHUS!

     

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    Well, looks like I'm back, everyone. I don't want to get on Mym-Ryan-Don's bad side.

    We start up the map, and...

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    The best unit in the game flies up to Julian and seductively flutters her eyelids.

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    Of course, Julian's having none of it. 

    Now, I have read that this is considered to be the worst map in the game. I expected this meant it was grueling and unfair. I was wrong. The worst that can be said about this chapter (on Hard mode, at least) is that it's boring, with large stretches of doing nothing but moving.

    If this is the game at its worst, I'm looking forward to the rest.

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    First enemy phase, Cecille gets hit with a ballista.

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    I had forgotten that Palla is automatically playable, and she takes an attack from a stray Dracoknight. Nothing to worry about, of course.

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    Everyone moves up, and Arran flies off to deal with the mountain Dracoknights.

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    Also, Palla starts chasing the Thief. I'm not too concerned about the Steel Sword, but we can't let him raze the village and kill(?) Julian.

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    Malicia also gets Arrowspated.

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    Palla gets attacked by the ambush reinforcements I hated so much in Awakening I wrote a song about it. Thankfully, she's Palla, so she's fine.

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    She has to use her Silver Lance to one-shot the thief, but that's a small price to pay for her survival-especially seeing as Arran's working on getting a new one.

    KAyFEe2.png: Hey, here's a suggestion: Palla, why don't you and Arran do a fusion dance?

    Image result for arran fire emblem: ...

    Image result for palla fire emblem portrait: ...

    KAyFEe2.png: You know, best character, best unit...nevermind.

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    As I just mentioned, Arran is getting started on the Dracoknights.

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    Next turn, Michalis shows up! He was only mostly dead.

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    Palla counterkills the weakened Cavalier...

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    ...and gets a good level for her troubles.

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    Arran does the same with his Dracoknight, obtaining our first Master Seal!

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    Then, the other three attack him. I know this looks bad, but don't worry.

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    He only dies if all three can attack him. Kill one now, and counterkill the other two.

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    Fighting "promoted" enemies comes hand in hand with ample exp gain. Working on your problem areas, I see. Nice!

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    Palla gets in the fort and chugs a vulnerary, ready for any more Ambush reinforcements.

    Image result for fire emblem roderick: I'm pretty sure that's not the common name-

    KAyFEe2.png: THIS IS A CHRISTIAN FIRE EMBLEM LET'S PLAY, RODERICK!

    Image result for fire emblem roderick: That explains the dinosaurs.

    KAyFEe2.png: You're sauropodin' right, buckaroo.

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    As you can see, my fears were not unfounded.

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    Neither was my lack of fear, on the other side of the map.

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    Arran regroups to be healed by Malicia.

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    We recruit Bord!

    Wait! I just realized a huge missed opportunity! Get a blink shot, and say "looks like someone's Bord of this conversation!"

    ...I should have done that.

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    Palla Kills Cavalier. Not the horses, though. We don't want PETA to sue us. Or worse, make a shallow parody game that completely contradicts the source material.

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    She proceeds to stand in a fort and draw out the horde of Dracoknights.

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    She kills the first one, and gets a great level! That defense should come in handy...

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    OK, I know this looks bad...

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    SHE DODGES.

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    Acceptable level.

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    ONE HP A SINGLE POINT OF HITS.

    Remember how I said that defense would come in handy? ...Yeah, it came in handy.

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    I choose to have Cecille, wielding a weapon which is perfect for her in every way, take down the last Dracoknight.

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    Wait, why is her HP so low? Oh, that's right. She got spated earlier.

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    Fantastic. This level is good on anyone, but on Cecille? *mwah* It's a dream come true.

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    Arran will be drawing out the Cavs, by the way.

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    These are his stats.

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    Compare them to Draug's and pretend that he isn't miles away from Matthis Island. Decide who's the better tank in this situation.

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    KAyFEe2.png: yeah ok imma call u juilus caeser

    Image result for fire emblem julian: Uh...why?

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    Image result for marth portrait: Please stop.

    KAyFEe2.png: Degenerates like you belong on a cross.

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    Arran steels himself!

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    ...but nobody came.

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    OK, new formation!

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    ...now they all attack Palla.

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    Needless to say, they die.

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    Arran takes out the Ballista so we can move without fear of being spated.

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    ...A single point of movement away.

    Well, it's not as if Matthis can hurt anyone anyway! The biggest danger is that he dies.

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    James and Bord tag-team the generic.

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    Oh, and Rucke attacks Arran. He doesn't even hit.

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    Matthis falls victim to Matthis syndrome due to being Matthis, and the mighty Caeser points out the fact that he has Matthis syndrome as he recruits Matthis.

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    I'm pretty sure they're already dating or somesuch.

    I love the word somesuch. It's like "whatever," but posh and British.

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    James weakens the boss-

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    KAyFEe2.png: You MISSED! How could you MISS?

    Image result for fire emblem roderick: That's literally you.

    KAyFEe2.png: I MISSED! How could I MISS?

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    Well, that's what effective damage is for.

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    Roderick was at 85 exp, so he pokes Rucke in hopes of getting a level. It doesn't work.

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    Arran, one of the few units who can actually damage the man, nabs the kill.

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    Perfection.

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    We get the Starshard! Suggestions are welcome on who to give it to. As if i'm not going to hand it straight over to Cecille.

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    What do you mean, "the task was unworthy?!"

    No, really. What does it mean?

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    "Rudeness" is a bit light for the situation. My suggestions include disdain, condescension, meany-ness.

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    Jagen gets a cool line in. :)

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    Yes! The Paralogue has been unlocked! Wrys, here we come!

    (In the future...)

    Image result for fire emblem luke portrait: I'm gonna tell him.

    Image result for fire emblem cecille portrait: Don't you dare.

     

  5. Traditionally, “Light Magic” is a type of offensive magic. In this game (and SoV) “White Magic” is support and healing magic. 

    As for terminology, White and Dark Magic are the actual spells, while Faith and Reason are the Skills associated with them.

    Also, I happen to be rather partial to Gauntlets. Their low weight makes it easy to double characters even on top of the Brave effect, so a character with high Strength can wreck some [Fates Story] even with only acceptable speed. Yes, their power is low, (the Training Gauntlet in particular has no Might), but the easily accessible Brave effect make them very potent. In fact, they just may be the best way of dealing damage in the early game, and remain viable as the game goes on.

  6. 15 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

    Ah, Arran. The character with the best supports in all of FE12. What a man, that one.

    I dare you to take him to the endgame. I once did it, so it's definitely possible!

    In my experience, a General reclass makes for an excellent wall all the way up to Khadein. In chapter 4, both Ogma and Sirius are unreliable in keeping the pirates at bay, but a rescued General!Arran will take on them all like it's nobody's business.

    ...Yeah, there's a problem with that idea...I can't. Arran is in Male Class Set A, and Knight/General is part of Class Set B. Once you beat the game on Hard Mode, males get access to both Sets, but this is my first playthrough.

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    He's now a disciple of his husbando.

    That was the idea. 🙂

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    I don't think Marth cares, Jagen

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    Now he's either very bored or very suspicious.

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    Third blink screenshot in a row, for those who are counting.

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    Did it really, Marth?

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    Oh boy, what could it be?

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    Oh, right. The infinite chest key.

    After a brief conversation about how Nyna was crying or somesuch, Jagen finds James up training late at night.

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    See, he's just like me! Except...he trains diligently, while I watch Tumblr compilations on YouTube.

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    Oh, right, these things. Last time, he called me slow.

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    I don't know, magic has a pretty high hit rate.

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    I'll try not to.

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    Time for a comparison! Stat-wise, James is equal or better in every way. However, he is also 4 levels higher than her, so she could end up overtaking him with a few levels under her belt. Linde's biggest strength is her access to Aura and Nosferatu. Who needs magic when you have an 18 Might (basically) personal tome?

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    She hands her Thunder tome over to me and buys a Fire in its stead.

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    Also, Cord becomes a Pirate. If he starts missing everything, I'll switch him back.

     

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    I learned how to unzip files, everyone!

    So, friends, I decided to take advantage of the handy-dandy screenshot function of the emulator and do a Let's Play. This will be a Hard/Classic Ironman, and there will be some degree of audience participation. (i.e., suggesting and naming forges, reclasses) Anyway, time to jump into the game!

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    Actually, I identify as an turtle. That's not an option, however, so I go for Male.

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    For my name, I just decide to go with...my name.

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    I will also continue the grand tradition of Mage MyUnits in FE12 Let's Plays.

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    Original character do not steal

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    I'm kidding, of course. This is my character. It's...close enough.

    Now, rather unconventionally, I'm going to be skipping the prologue and the first chapter. Why?

    All the pictures were mixed up. Some were also missing. 😅

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    First, we have a unit overview!

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    Marth is Marth-like, as usual.

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    James has (thankfully) not decided to carry on the grand old tradition of FE12 Let's Plays by gaining a decent amount of Magic. Not enough speed for comfort, though.

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    Arran and Draug are at their base level, so no stat differences aside from the fact I made the former a Dracoknight, for mobility and cool factor.

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    Gordin's coming along acceptably. He could use more speed, though.

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    Cecille is a Mymridon with a horse, as usual. To compensate for her low strength, I forged her an Iron Lance with +4 Might. She'll beat people over the head with it.

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    Now, we reach the MYM-RYAN-DON! Master of swords! Seriously, look at those stats! Great speed and skill, and enough strength and defense to damage the enemy without getting two-shotted. He's great.

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    Roderick is fairly average, but that's what he's there for. I expect decent things from him in the days to come.

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    Luke is now a Curate. Don't ask.

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    Finally, we have Malicia! Not to be confused with Malice, who is both cooler and more powerful. I'm using her above Luke for the time being, due to her higher staff rank.

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    We start the battle, and Catria comes flying in. Marth looks like he though it was his over-powered girlfriend flying in, and he's disappointed it turned out to be Catria.

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    I can't tell; I turned HP gauges off.

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    We can't let the best Archanea character die! To wing, brothers!

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    First and foremost, Marth visits the village.

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    It's Cord! No Bord yet, though.

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    Everybody moves up to fight the opposing army.

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    Except for Gordin, of course.

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    After the enemy turn, Catria flies up to recruit my 8th grade science teacher-

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    Whoops! Wrong Warren. Also, acting like Caeda won't make Marth like you, Catria.

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    Do not interpret this in an inappropriate way.

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    Senator Warren is initially reluctant, but after seeing Catria utterly destroy the other Hunter, he reconsiders.

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    James attempts to weaken the remaining Hunter.

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    He fails.

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    With no weak enemies to pick off thanks to an untimely critical, Cecille instead baits out the soldiers nearby.

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    She gets dinged up quite a bit, but both attackers fall before her.

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    Catria chases after the Thief. That Lady Sword is ours, dangit!

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    Mym-Ryan-don unleashes his power on this foolish soldier.

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    He lands an unnecessary critical blow, and watches the life fade from the eyes of his opponent.

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    Oh, and Marth helps block up the chokepoint.

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    The cavaliers harm Ryan, but that serves only to fuel his cold rage. They do not die to his blade. Nay, they survive to be struck down by his weaker comrades, in need of training. For Mym-Ryan-don is holding back.

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    Also, surprise Silver Sword! Don't worry, Roderick's fine.

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    Come back here, you coward! I'll bite your legs off!

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    On the other side of the map, Cecille, being the only one who can, finishes off the Silver Swordsman.

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    Not bad...more Strength would be nice, but that's why we have Feminism. 

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    Cord braves the odds to take out this Cavalier...

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    ...while James defeats the other.

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    The enemy phase goes...well. Seriously, damage? You guys are pathetic.

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    Catria finally takes out this Thief.

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    Cecille take out yet another Silver Sword cavalier, though she doesn't get a level this time.

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    James weakens the "promoted enemy", gaining speed!
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    Perfection.

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    Oh, Malicia gets a level. That's not magic.

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    The dread Mym-Ryan-don hides in a forest, awaiting his prey...

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    He effortlessly dodges the attack, and though he cannot effortlessly kill this opponent, he is now surrounded by his allies, ready to strike...

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    As Gordin smacks on the boss, let's take a moment to analyse him: he's a pushover. Bad stats, and no 1-2 range weapon. The fact that he moves just pushes him up from "pathetic" to "slightly threatening."

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    He gets a pretty nifty level.

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    James takes him out.

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    The last enemy falls...

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    ...and Marth seizes.

     

  8. As the new title says, I feel like it deepens the emotional weight of chapters 9-10.

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    It's a bit jarring to me that, right after Emmeryn's death, the people of your army are having light-hearted conversations and undertaking comedic adventures in Anna-saving. Even more jarring is the switch back to the incredibly emotional chapter 10.

    It hardly raises the difficulty by much. Even with these self-imposed "restrictions," I don't think I've ever lost a unit on Renewal.

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