ZemZem Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Even though Ward can double literally everything on the map (Monke is weighed down by 4 AS thanks to his brave weaponry, so Ward can hit him four times with the brave axe or brave bow), I'm still scared shitless. Edited September 19, 2012 by ZM456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Mir Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Even though Ward can double literally everything on the map (Monke is weighed down by 4 AS thanks to his brave weaponry, so Ward can hit him four times with the brave axe or brave bow), I'm still scared shitless. Probably because everyone else ain't so lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZemZem Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Sue, Wolt, and Shin are pretty good. Klein, Lot, and Igrene would be better if they had enough SPD, and the others...yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZemZem Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) Chapter 18 (Sacae): The Law of Sacae Turns taken: 10 Okay...where to start... THAT WAS HELL. It even took a few retries to get everything right, since Ward, Boron, and/or Shin died repeatedly to stupid RNG. I only really needed Ward, Shin, Boron, Wolt, Klein/Igrene, Elphin, Saul/Ellen, Merlinus and Clarine for this. The strategy was to send Ward to the throne with the brave bow, an elixir, and a few other weapons. Roy didn't move for the throne until the boss was killed, since the reinforcements were VERY dangerous. As you can see, Wolt was at the bottom so he could handle the few nomads and nomadic troopers at the bottom, and he did a good job at it. The troopers were slightly weighed down if they attacked someone with a steel sword, making them prone to being doubled. This guy's a jerk. He has a physic staff, so he needed to be gotten rid of. Fixing the physic staff probably wasn't needed (the shop sold physic, which Dorothy bought three of), but eh. Eventually Shin and Boron were being a bit overwhelmed by enemies, so they had to retreat back near the starting position to have an easier time with them. Shin, unsurprisingly, got a bad level. Boron really wants Sacae back. Before Ward took on the boss, he had to handle the reinforcements that were all over the place. They could damage him quite substantially, which is why the elixir came in handy. He also hit S bows and finally capped STR, so this is the last time we'll see the amazing Ward level. Good. Wolt, Shin, Boron, Clarine, Klein, Elphin, and Roy then went to (Shin, Boron, Roy) or near the throne (Wolt, Clarine, Klein, Elphin) when the enemy reinforcements stopped for about a turn or two. Shin and Boron helped Ward take on Monke, who decided to be a jerk and have 21 AS instead of 20 AS this time around. Boron was the one that notched the final arrow. STR blessed Boron and SPD blessed Ward is a great combo to get jobs done. Even after Monke was defeated, reinforcements appeared. Elphin and Clarine almost got killed due to stupidity, but the latter's Klein support helped her barely survive. Elphin surprisingly didn't get doubled by a trooper, which was a good thing. You're telling me. If it wasn't for Ward, Boron, Shin, and WOLT even, I wouldn't have been able to beat this chapter. This was definitely the hardest chapter so far in the playthrough (and most likely definitely) and as well as the hardest chapter in the game for me. I'm glad this hell is over. Edited September 19, 2012 by ZM456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeiji Koishi Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Is it normal for nomad troopers to have about 9 Def at 20/4-ish? I don't think they should. Other than that everyone except Dorothy seems to be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Mir Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Poor Dorothy. She's been practically neglected since Elimine knows when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnor97 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Let's see, your Ward (not counting the Book and the Wings) is +0 to HP, +1 to Str, -2 to Skl, +8 to Spd, -2 to Lck, -5 to Def, and +3 to Res compared to his averages. He's amazingly speed blessed, and fairly res blessed, but otherwise he is kinda low, especially defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKL Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Let's see, your Ward (not counting the Book and the Wings) is +0 to HP, +1 to Str, -2 to Skl, +8 to Spd, -2 to Lck, -5 to Def, and +3 to Res compared to his averages. He's amazingly speed blessed, and fairly res blessed, but otherwise he is kinda low, especially defense. Dat spd makes all the difference though. It gets him from doubled in Sacae to DOUBLING in sacae. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZemZem Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 Chapter 19 (Sacae): Battle of Bulgar Turns taken: 31 There's something about this chapter I really like, even though it's more tedious than difficult. My units were basically sitting on their butts for about 20 turns waiting for the reinforcements coming out of the houses and from the sides of the map to end, and they were pretty easy to take care of. Still, a successful chapter. The beginning of the chapter was the hardest and most tricky part, since wyverns with capped or nearly capped STR rushed in to attack, and the sages with the silence and sleep staves didn't help matters. Still, they were taken care of just fine, and Boron capped STR. The next part of the chapter was when things got tedious. I didn't feel like wasting weapon uses on breaking walls, so I waited for the doors to open. After two waves of reinforcements, the doors opened, and nearly EVERYONE inside rushed toward Roy and his army. Boron, Ward, Wolt, and even Roy took turns taking hits from the myrmidons, which were thankfully weighed down from their steel swords. Hmm...alright. STR is good. Shin took care of some nomads before going north to help out. Yes, Dorothy is still alive and well. She actually has a USE, believe it or not, since she does 20 or so damage against wyverns with a killer bow. Klein is probably my favorite pre-promoted sniper right now. I'm still baffled on how Wolt is GOOD. Gotta go fast. Lot. No. Gel's a fast motherfucker, but Ward and Sue actually took him down no problem: After the boss was taken down, Roy, Igrene, and Klein visited the houses for some cool stuff. Roy then seized, ending the second chapter of hell. Whew... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeiji Koishi Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 That looks to be a bitch and a half, but you seem to be surviving. Here's to succes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZemZem Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) Chapter 20 (Sacae): The Silver Wolf Turns taken: 16 Aside from the bolting sages and berserk staff at the start of the chapter, it was pretty easy. The bolting sages were jerks, since they could put a huge dent or 1HKO my units, and they never wanted to get in range of the longbow. For some reason, the berserk staff sage targeted Niime each time, and she dodged two of the shots and got hit by the last one, but all she had on her was the eclipse tome, since I traded her flux away. When the sages ran out of anything harmful they had, though, the chapter became easy. Even unpromoted, Dorothy's still kinda sweet. She's getting there, I guess. She is, too. Shin got the energy ring that I got from a house last chapter, since his STR needs to get up there. GEEZ. SO BADASS. JOIN MY SIDE. I wonder what exactly happened to Rath, since I believe it's implied that he died during the battles in Sacae. It'd be nice to know HOW, but eh. His bases are alright, aside from that crappy STR, but he's at a pretty high level. Not to mention his growths are really bad. Still, he'll be useful in C21 and C23, since there are a lot of wyverns to shoot down. Shin and Dayan have a nice conversation for the hell of it. After Dayan appears, everyone goes north to the throne room. Ward and Wolt weakened Roartz, and Igrene got a lucky 1 damage hit on him, finishing him off. Before Roy seized, Astol got some booty from the chest room. Gaiden time. Edited September 21, 2012 by ZM456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Those Bolting Sages sure wanted to kill poor little Dorothy.. all she wants to do is meet the wizard gosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZemZem Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Chapter 20x (Sacae): The Bow of Winds Turns taken: 29 The final chapter of the Sacae route, and I'm glad it's over. So many fast enemies... X_X This chapter started off a bit annoying, and then it just turned tedious. The wyverns were easy to deal with, but the nomads and troopers rushing in caused a few problems. Dorothy, Lot, and Bartre weren't deployed since they're kinda liabilities. After the nomads were taken out, though, the chapter got easier. The status staves were annoying, but this chapter still went slightly well, if not a bit long. Nicely done! You're being outdone by WOLT, Shin. WOLT! They have the same SPD, but shut up, STR is my favorite stat. :P Nomadic troopers being able to cross rivers helped, so Bor-Bor ferried Roy over to the two thrones south of the starting position. The brothers were all pretty easy to handle, except that the mounted ones were a bit tough to hit. Hmm... Craven cur! srsly Why not? Maybe supporting Roy with Marcus wasn't the smartest thing earlier, since his supports are now maxed out (A - Wolt, C - Sue, C - Marcus), but they both could appreciate a small bonus. Shiiiiin... Alright. More SKILL and SPD is nice, Bor-Bor. Believe it or not, Wolt just capped STR. ... NO! The reinforcements weren't even that bad. If they attacked Roy, they missed most of the time because throne bonuses. There you go, Shin. There you go. Of course it's the last one. Sweeet. All in all, not that bad of a chapter. 29 SPD Ward is coming. Watch out, game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeiji Koishi Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Dat 29 speed Ward... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppy Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 (edited) 29 SPD Ward is coming. Watch out, game. I bet your gonna be repairing Miurgre with hammerne a good amount of times. Edited September 21, 2012 by Richter Abend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZemZem Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) If two times applies, then yes. :P I doubt I'm using it much, since Armads exists, too. Ward's combat without them is great, anyway. Edited September 22, 2012 by ZM456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZemZem Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 COME AT HIM, BROS. (This is going to require some plannin'.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppy Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 COME AT HIM, BROS. (This is going to require some plannin'.) I'd be great if he could actually solo all those enemies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZemZem Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 I'd be great if he could actually solo all those enemies. Funny thing: he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppy Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Funny thing: he did. Really now? What happened then (You said it required some planning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZemZem Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Ward killed them. That's what happened. (I reset the chapter to take pics for the update.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeiji Koishi Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 WARD FOR TOP TEIR, GOGOGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZemZem Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Chapter 21: The Sword of Seals Turns taken: 17 Curse you, chapter 21! You may be even more annoying than chapter 18 Sacae! I still think the latter is more difficult, since you have no idea where the reinforcements will pop up. But when you trigger the reinforcements in this chapter, they hit HARD. And a lot appear over time. Doesn't help that pain came my way before the throne, as you'll see shortly. I'd like to thank Shin for a map of this chapter so I could see the easiest route to end the chapter, and for some much needed advice. Ward rushed ahead to trigger the paladin and wyvern reinforcements from the south, while everyone stayed at the starting position. Boron, Wolt, Shin, Dayan, Igrene, and even Dorothy would be used in a bit. For Ward, the reinforcements appeared in a large number, breaking both of the hand axes he had on him, and nearly breaking the killer and brave axes, which were soon used to battle Murdock. Whee. Yeah yeah yeah! So BAD. I really don't like the RNG. Ward kept getting hit by sub-30% attacks consecutively. Thankfully Ellen and Clarine put the physic staves to good use. After the wave of reinforcements ended, Boron, ferrying Roy, charged down over to Ward, and the two trucked for the throne. Now, I made a few mistakes that should've bit me in the ass, but didn't miraculously: 1. Not one of the three had an elixir on hand. 2. I forgot that the mamkutes moved. 3. I forgot about the bolting sage in front of Murdock. Thankfully, none of the bolting shots the sage fired hit anyone, but the mamkute brought Boron down to low HP. She's fairly fast, though, so barely anything could hit her, which came in handy. As for everyone else, Gale and his stooges rushed in, but they were easily picked off. Unfortunately, reinforcements coming from the east were about to start trouble. Everyone fragile went to hide behind the more sturdy ones, who picked the wyverns off slowly but surely. Cool, cool. And SPD is now capped. Way to go, Bor-Bor. Ward thankfully got a few lucky crits against Murdock, who never hit him once. They were well-timed, too, since Roy was one hit away from dying since I left him in a knight's range. But now, the pain is over. Lot is such a tank. I'm sorry, guys, but Dorothy is benched. I tried to find use for her, but she just won't cooperate. Because of that, I sold the member's card, since it's not needed anymore. My original plan was to send Miledy (who was deployed anyway) to fly over to the secret shop to get a bolt and other stuff that'd be nifty, but the reinforcements begged to differ. So, a bunch of silver weapons and physic staves were bought, and Roy seized. Whew... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Yay at the Igrene lvl up :D also nice work with ch 21 its been known to drive lesser men/women insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonBladeSniper Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 Wow nice... Wait you redo the whole chapter just to take pictures? o.o Or...? Either way, almost done this. xD I don't remember, are you doing another weird run after? like a Ward solo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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