Ephidel

Your methods of ascertaining quality/efficiency are different to mine, I've never been one to follow a set pattern anyway. Paladins still have lower Res. No, I'm sure there are more than 2 chapters with Spawn Bishops. Finally, 2 less Spd is still 2 less Spd. And there is no BEXP in this game so capping Str and Def is very unlikely in my experience. I really have to go now, but I will return.

@Levin : I'll answer tomorrow because I've just got full internet again so I'm taking advantage of my good connection. I'll be back.

1, Beating the game doesn't need to be done via a rulebook or to obtain the respect of your peers. Beating the game is perfectly fine however you do it, otherwise Arenas wouldn't be in the game. Why use inferior weapons when you can nuke 'em (just like the USA)? As for screwing around, read my first point. Though I agree that this is about stats and implementation and not "cheating the system" so to speak. He mentioned "it" again, so I have to provide an explanation. But whilst there are countless units in the game with good Str and Def, how many Physical Atk units come with high Res? It's pretty unique, no? And what's more, it can make for some useful strategies combined with a Warp Staff user. I guess if you're coupling DK+Paladin Vs FK+Paladin you have a point, but the Res is still lower on a Paladin. In a straight up FK Vs DK comparison though, FK has more use in the game imo, whilst a DK is nothing special. Falcoknights don't need to Reclass earlygame. And I only responded because you earned my respect with your last sentence.

Cavemen and Dinosaurs could still have existed within 4000 years, it's just extremely unlikely. And who's the one who can't spell again? LOLFAIL!

Learn to spell so I can take you seriously. Who said Cavemen and Dinosaurs didn't exist anyway? They don't exactly prove evolution at all. Your face = my ass. Kiss it, you know you want to.

Sorry, I don't have tunnel vision so I tend to disagree with you. Besides, at least I don't have my face shoved up my own colonic tract. I might have to stone you now for insulting my beliefs.

And I still won't take you seriously.

Because Levin came first and we're arguing over a lot of things you mention. Plus, I respect Levin more. :P

I think I'll wait for Levin, mate. I'm covering a lot of your argument there. The Hand Axe point is a good one though. Levin Swords do indeed suck mucho ass.

Stat Growths mean YOU FAIL! More like 10 Res difference.

Ummmm.... No. Boss abuse + Arenas + Shiida = Falcoknight as early as Chapter 3 or 4.

1, Strange, I find using the Arenas difficult on Merciless. 2, Arenas exist to be used, otherwise they wouldn't put them in the game. That's like saying "NO! Don't use grenades because this game is perfectly doable with a Pistol!". 3, Except, like I said, you replied WAY too fast like you were waiting on this thread and I have to use the Wii Browser. Maybe you shouldn't just wait around hoping for someone to post, because it's all too much of a coincidence to be a random event. 4, See point 2 again. 5, And you could keep FKs out of harm's way as well with a bit of common sense, but isn't this a FK Vs DK argument? I'm getting confused when people counter the FK with a Paladin then attempt to override the Paladin with a DK. I've already said that I prefer Paladins to both of them, so that's irrelevant. Swarm Bishops target the character they can inflict the most damage on, so a DK is high up on the list. Unless a DK's Def cancels out all Physical Attacks altogether, a Swarm hit or 2 could put them in danger. A Falcoknight has no need to worry about that and they'll rarely even be a target. DK's can't break the enemy lines when Arrowspates are around or when there are Swarm users around, so in a good few chapters you have to hold them back until most of the fighting is over. Paladins have none of those drawbacks, and what good is flying going to do if you can't move into the battle, eh? At least Falcoknights can participate in more Chapters from the start, unlike DKs who spend a lot of time waiting for other units to whack a Swarm user. And don't say Iote's Shield because it comes too late to be of any significant use and you can use it on FKs as well.

Not if you properly deploy him, no. I thought Fire Emblem was about strategy see, so I try to cover all bases especially on P2 Endgame when Archers are a greater threat especially to Elincia and Marcia. My bad, I guess I should just use Haar next time and forget about trying to create a perfect team for the P4 Endgame. Aren't Elysian Whips bought from the online store? I'm glad you picked up on that.

And aren't the early chapters the hardest? Also, you can forge Might into Swords just like you can forge Accuracy into Axes.

Oh yeah, I forgot, Marcia and Elincia in P2 Endgame. Haar doesn't need it imo.