Roland
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Can we all just agree that Meg is a shit tier unit in Radiant Dawn?
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8 minutes ago, eclipse said:
They're small, loud, and giving everyone else a bad name.
Just like every game journalist at Kotaku ever. Got it fam.
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4 minutes ago, eclipse said:
Problem is, that "small part" is the fundamental Christians of our fanbase.
Um, beg you pardon, but what are you trying to imply with this comparison?
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9 minutes ago, Decerd said:
Well, I looked for a good game in Awakening and Fates, which I got with the former and kind of with the latter. So Awakening and Fates gives you the option to date "waifus". Who cares? I didn't play them because they could let me date "Muh Waifus", I play them because I like them. The whole dating thing is something that just happened to come with it. Also, I think you might making a good amount of assumptions when you say the community as a whole likes the idea of the dating mechanics.
To be fair, I think you might also be assuming a bit of things in regards to Old FE fans kinda like how the guy you're quoting is. Not every "Old Guard" is like the people you're talking about. It's true I do not like Awakening and Fates, but I have enough sense not attack the people who do like them like a mad dog. Just play what you like and ignore them man.
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I mean, I'm not the biggest fan of Awakening and Fates, but that's because I hate the story and characters. It's true that it did revive the series, but some didn't like the direction it took, which can be understandable.
As far as those kind of people who say "Awakening and Fates are the Devil and so are you if you like it!!", don't pay attention to em. There idiots who represent a very small part of the fandom and don't deserve to be paid attention too.
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11 minutes ago, Decerd said:
Ridiculously Overrated: Ike, Hector, Celica, Michaia, Lyn, Eliwood
Huh, that's a rare opinion to see, no shade intended. But I don't recall Celica being overrated, unless I'm wrong about that.
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5 minutes ago, vanguard333 said:
I'll be honest; it was meant to be funny. I'm glad it got a laugh.
Agreed; I think I would prefer if it focused more on the human drama. I think that's one massive strength of Path of Radiance: the final boss being the human evil emperor helped enable them to focus more on the human conflict and on the war itself.
If the big bad has to be a dragon, then at least make it a dragon emperor like Medeus so that the conflict is still "the human drama" in a way; it's still a war with kingdoms, politics, battlefields and all that.
I'd say have Yasumi Matsuno of Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre write for Fire Emblem, but that's a looooongshot.
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Let's say you have the option to recruit one of the Fire Emblem lords as a bodyguard, who would it be, and feel free to say why.
My obvious pick goes to Ike.
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8 minutes ago, vanguard333 said:
Thank you. My point still stands that the Gharnef's plot is tied to the final boss.
I just realized, this even applies to Nergal: Nergal -> random Fire Dragon.
I don't know why, but the way that's phrased is so funny to me.
I think it would be best if future FE games strayed away from the whole "Big Bad Dragon Seeks to Take a Dump on Mankind For The lols" shtick the series has had, and focused more on human drama.
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Oh look. Another reason to hate Toei.
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1 hour ago, Von Ithipathachai said:
Ugh. That too. I think I might still have PTSD from Sophie's paralogue in Fates, though protecting those guys isn't the main mission objective. The least IS could've done was give them actual weapons if they're supposed to be trying to kill Nichol.
In the words of Mangs, "I"M A GREEN UNIT!!!"
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Great: Ike, Hector
Surprisingly Good: Marth, Lucina
Good: Alm
Decent: Eprhiham, Erika
Meh: Eliwood, Lyn, Chrom, Micahia,
Too Naive for Her Own Good: Celica
Dull: Roy
Fucking Abysmal: Robin, Corrin
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Shin Megami Tensei is one of my favorite JRPG series ever made. I don't think there's ever been an SMT game I outright hated aside from Apocalypse. So, I thought I would ask any MegaTen fans here wha they're favorite SMT game is. For me, my favorite SMT game is Shin Megami Tensei IV.
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So, I'm curious to see how people rank the Fire Emblem games. Thought I would ask.
Here's my ranking:
- God Tier: Radiant Dawn, Path of Radiance
- Pretty Solid Tier: Blazing Sword
- Meh Tier: Sacred Stones
- Would Rather Not Play Through Again Tier: Echoes Shadows of Valentia, Binding Blade
- Abysmal In Ever Sense of The Word Tier: Shadow Dragon, Awakening, Fates
- Haven't Played, So Cannot Comment: Geneology of The Holy War, Tharcia 776, New Mystery of The Emblem
Feel free to include reason if you feel you must.
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On 11/25/2018 at 9:59 AM, Skyla said:
Well, for starters, Characters have to be interesting enough for me to actually care about them. If they have, like no dialogues, supports, base conversation. Then, of course I'm not going to give a damn about them.
I am a big fan of complex characters, I like characters to be real and nuanced. This means they have to have flaws, Because let’s face it, we all do. It’s part of being human. So Characters that are realistic and have a humane aspect to them appeal me the most. Of course these are only my opinion. And different people have different taste. So try not get offended.
1) Perfectionists
Someone who is too good, or perfect is rather annoying. Especially for the protagonists. Nobody is perfect. And perfectionism in a character is something I tend to hate…A LOT. Flaws, such as having a quick temper, being clumsy, or disorganized, make a character relatable. A Likeable character has to make the wrong decisions sometimes, or let their flaws show through occasionally. At the same time, they must also be aware of their flaws and strive to keep them a bit under control. A perfect example of this is Ike. Por!Ike to be exact. I can expand on how he fits this but that will make this respond even longer then it’s going to be.
Roy, on the other hand, is the worst offender of this as he’s the typical prodigical, perfect protagonist who can do no wrong, with so much plot-armour that it’s not even funny. All he does in the entire game is give a brief description of the events that either occurred in the chapter or are going to occur in the next. No humor, no changes, no struggle, no mistakes, no nothing but bland, monotone, robotic Roy.
2) Intriguing Backstory:I love characters with tragic backstories. I don’t know why but tragedy is the first aspect of a character that I adore for some odd reason. Characters having a tragic or interesting back story goes a long way to making an emotional connection. For example Soren, yes, he is a cold-hearted jerk but he has a very valid reason for being so. After looking at the pain and abuse he endured it’s hard not to open up your heart towards him. Backstories like his, that is actually interlinked with the lore makes his past even more appealing. It’s not just some sob story but an actual event that expands the lore and world-buliding of the game. This is kind of an unpopular opinion but I'm a bigger fan of tragic characters that end up hating and blaming the world for their misfortune instead of going the Disney route and "hide their pain with kindness and a smile" but honestly in Soren's case, his hatred for the entire world is understandable as the Laguz shunned him and the Beorc abused him.
What can I say, if it’s sad, dark and tragic, I'm gonna love it.
3) Gimmick-y or bland character:
Characters with a single gimmick just to appeal a certain kind of audience, M̶u̶c̶h̶ ̶l̶i̶k̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶e̶n̶t̶i̶r̶e̶ c̶a̶s̶t̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶A̶w̶a̶k̶e̶n̶i̶n̶g̶ and who end up being so annoyingly popular are characters i just don't tend to like.
Same goes for bland characters with little to no interactions. Pretty much how the entire shadow Dragon cast is...a bunch of nobodies.
Straight up jerks:
Characters like Tharja and Peri, of course being a terrible person just for the sake of being terrible is not going to make a every likeable character. Yet, they're still popular in this fandom for some reason. I can withstand jerks, if they are entertaining. Like Shinon, I actually really like him simply because of how entertaining he is and Azama is alright imo. But Tharja and Peri, yeah no way.
Lastly, For Antagonists, I HATE Charcters that are evil just for the sake of being evil. I don't care how awfully flawed an antagonist is as long as they have a reason for their villainy.
I agree with this, especially the 3rd part. You ask me, there is nothing worse in terms of writing than a bunch of bland and one dimensional cardboard cutouts that try to pass as characters. That's the big reason I hate Awakening and Fates so much. I could live with the poor story-telling if the casts were worth investing myself into. Hell, Kid Icarus Uprising probably isn't very good in story, but the characters are amazing and practically carry the game. I can't say the same for Awakening and Fates. In every other Fire Emblem game, there was at least 7 to 12 characters that I liked, while with Awakening and Fates there were only 2.
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Fire Emblem's writing hasn't been perfect. Ignoring the hilarious blunder of Awakening and Fates's writing, some have had varying opinions on the stories of the other games.
What would you say are the big issues that Fire Emblem's writing has always struggled with, and I'm not talking about issues that started with Awakening and Fates or any of the other games, I'm talking about issues that have stuck with the series since day one and have plagued the series for years. What would you consider to be the big issues Fire Emblem's writing has always struggled with?
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Honestly, I don't like any of the child characters aside from Lucina and Inigo, and don't think they should've been a thing. But if I had to say which one was my least favorite from the games, for Awakening it's a tie between Yarne and Severa, and for Fates it's Hisame and Ignatius.
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The title goes without saying. What are some games that you've played that you like and would play over and over again?
Here's mine:
- Super Smash Bros Ultimate
- Legend of Zelda Breath of The Wild
- Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask
- Legend of Zelda A Link Between Worlds
- Legend of Zelda A Link To The Past
- Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time
- Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword
- Metroid Prime
- Metroid Prime 2
- Metroid Prime 3
- Super Metroid
- Metroid Samus Returns
- Metroid Fusion
- Metroid Zero Mission
- Fire Emblem Path of Radiance
- Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn
- Fire Emblem Blazing Sword
- Xenoblade Chronicles
- Xenoblade Chronicels 2
- Metal Gear Solid
- Metal Gear Solid 2
- Metal Gear Solid 3
- Metal Gear Solid 4
- Metal Gear Solid 5
- Metal Gear Rising
- Super Castlevania IV
- Castlevania Symphony of The Night
- Castlevania Aria of Sorrow
- Castlevania Portriat of Ruin
- Castlevania Order of Ecclisa
- Contra 3
- Contra Shattered Soldier
- Contra 4
- Shin Megami Tensei
- Shin Megami Tensei 2
- Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne
- Shin Megami Tensei Strange Journey
- Shin Megami Tensei 4
- Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor
- Shin Megami Tensei Devil Survivor 2
- Shin Megami Tensei Digital Devil Saga
- Shin Megami Tensei Digital Devil Saga 2
- Yakuza Kiwami
- Yakuza Kiwami 2
- Yakzua 3
- Yakuza 4
- Yakuza 5
- Yakuza 0
- Bayonetta
- Bayonetta 2
- Devil May Cry
- Devil May Cry 3
- Devil May Cry 4
- Resident Evil Remake
- Resident Evil 2
- Resident Evil 4
- Resident Evil 7
- Mega Man X
- Mega Man X 2
- Mega Man X 4
- Mega Man X 5
- Dark Souls
- Bloodborne
- Dark Souls 3
- Final Fantasy Tactics
- Nier
- Nier Automata
- Fallout 3
- Fallout New Vegas
- Doom Original
- Doom 4
- Wolfeinstien The New Order
- Wolfeinstien 2 The New Colossus
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@ArcphoenixPermission to make a thread like this, but instead asking what game you would play again and again?
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Fire Emblem Awakening and Fire Emblem Fates. I will never play these two again because of how bad the story, characters, and gameplay (except or the first half of Conquest) is.
Fire Emblem Heroes. I was once told that Gachas waste your time, money, and life away in the vien hope they'll have mercy and actually give you what you want, and now I see why.
Fire Emblem Warriors. Get mad at me if you must, but I should've listened to my conscience when it told me to pass on this game.
Metroid Other M. Nearly killed one of my favorite gaming series ever.
Devil May Cry 2. Absolutely abysmal action game, and boring in ever sense of the word.
DmC Devil May Cry. It tried to be different from OG DMC, but went about it the most cringeworthy way possible.
Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker. I don't know about you, but I sure as hell can't sit through hours of sailing.
Most of the mainline Pokemon games. I feel like GameFreak plays it too safe with them. I know they're marketed towards everyone, but still, would it kill for them to do something different for once?
Blazblue Cross Tag Battle. The RWBY characters are amazing. That's...really all this game has going for it.
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker. The only Metal Gear Solid title I don't like. MGS V did everything this game did, but better.
Star Wars EA Battlefronts. Fuck EA, and fuck their lousy "attempt" at a Battlefront game.
I would put Personas 3, 4, and 5 here, however, after having a conversation with a friend of mine, I have decided to give them another chance.
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The Tellius series, and it's not even a contest too. GBA had Blazing Blade, but that's it. Sacred Stones and Binding Blade are rather dull, the latter more than the former, and the DS games were wasted potential sadly. And the 3DS games...I'm not going to get into it.
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What in your opinion makes a unit in Fire Emblem good in your opinion?
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Hmm....If it counts, I prefer Old Snake from MGS 4 over MGS 1/MGS 2 Snake.
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I don't care what direction the narrative of the series takes so long as the story and characters are likable and well written, and the future games don't put so much emphasis on dating, mary-sue/gary-stu avatar characters, and fan-service, all of which don't need as nearly as much emphasis as they've gotten recently. This is Fire Emblem, not Fairy Tail.
On 12/2/2018 at 12:22 AM, Sunwoo said:I'm less concerned about FE being "mature" or "realistic" and more concerned with serious topics being treated with the seriousness it deserves, and for IS to commit to a tone or a theme rather than do things half-assed for the sake of fanservice and player worship.
My thoughts exactly.
What games would you want more DLC for?
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Super Smash Bros Ultimate: Pretty much the same reasons as everyone else. *Crosses fingers for Doomguy*
Fire Emblem Warriors: If Fire Emblem Warriors can me a character or two that I actually care about, I'm down for it.
Soul Calibur 6: Game's awesome. Geralt and 2B are fantastic additions, and I'd like to see who else they can bring in.
Long as that armor leaves Id Software out it, I don't give a damn.