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[timnich]

Is normal mode the old easy mode? I noticed it said in the description that it was for series beginners, so I picked Hard mode. A little tough, I hope I don't regret this later on...

Loving the game so far though. The visual style is so different from the GBA games, but I think it suits the series.

 

[Chrom]

Is normal mode the old easy mode? I noticed it said in the description that it was for series beginners, so I picked Hard mode. A little tough, I hope I don't regret this later on...

Loving the game so far though. The visual style is so different from the GBA games, but I think it suits the series.

The difficulty mode descriptions are very fitting. If you've played Fire Emblem before, Normal should be very easy.

 

[Koodo]

Blessed broken street date, I have acquired the game.

 

[Chrom]

Looks like the Serenes Forest site is finally back up and working as it should. Good.

 

[Doorman]

It's not just Canada...I know a guy in Texas who was telling me a little while ago that apparently damn near every store in his area has broken the date now and started selling.
Guess I'll just have to make the rounds tomorrow...

 

[Artemisia]

If the US street has indeed been broken...

let me cancel this fucking amazon order.

 

[GSR]

It's not just Canada...I know a guy in Texas who was telling me a little while ago that apparently damn near every store in his area has broken the date now and started selling.
Guess I'll just have to make the rounds tomorrow...

Shiiiit. Calling my GS first thing tomorrow and making a run over there if they do have it.

 

[Freezie KO]

Holding out for downloadable. We need digital streets to break these digital dates.

 

[The Grim Heaper]

Post if you have any luck, US folk. I don't wanna drive out to Gamestop for (more likely) disappointment ):

 

[teekun]

Definitely gonna grab this! Anyone knows if there are any restrictions to purchases on the eShop made outside of NA using a NA 3DS?

I've got an NA 3DS and the only restriction I have using it in Australia is I can't access any Nintendo Video content. All other purchases on the eShop are just fine using points cards.

 

[Tawney Bomb]

Tried the demo like I should have to begin with. Will be buying next week, unless any places around here put it out early.

 

[Necrovex]

Post if you have any luck, US folk. I don't wanna drive out to Gamestop for (more likely) disappointment ):

I'm going to hit up my Best Buy tomorrow morning (on my way to school), and Gamestop in the afternoon (on my way home). Thankfully, I have to pass these two places during my commute.

 

[eudaemonic]

Boo. Either people are out already or they haven't arrived. The Best Buy in my area checked the computer - they're all on order but not in yet.

 

[zroid]

I've got an NA 3DS and the only restriction I have using it in Australia is I can't access any Nintendo Video content. All other purchases on the eShop are just fine using points cards.

not sure if you're aware, but if you want to save time and use credit cards to pay instead, you can change your region to Canada (Alberta to minimize taxation).

 

[Hours Left]

Got my copy!

But no artbook even though I pre-ordered. ;_; (They oversold the pre-orders way too much at my location and a bunch of other people aren't getting a book either.)

I hope Udon or some other company publishes the Knights of Iris artbook. I'd pick that up for sure.

 

[EvilMario]

Is normal mode the old easy mode? I noticed it said in the description that it was for series beginners, so I picked Hard mode. A little tough, I hope I don't regret this later on...

Loving the game so far though. The visual style is so different from the GBA games, but I think it suits the series.

Hard is a good challenge for me, having played every western FE released. I think any easier and I wouldn't care for it quite as much.

 

[Kincaido]

I'm gonna cry in the car if I don't get my art book.

 

[SpaceBridge]

My first death. Reset the game. Not happy. Maybe I should restart and set to casual.

 

[GSR]

Hard is a good challenge for me, having played every western FE released. I think any easier and I wouldn't care for it quite as much.

Yeah, Hard felt like the right level from the demo, especially since this has extra opportunities to get EXP like FE8.

 

[Busaiku]

I tried picking it up (here in Texas), and the guys at my Gamestop says they're not letting it out till they get the 3DS, which is the standard release date.
I hate you people!

 

[teekun]

not sure if you're aware, but if you want to save time and use credit cards to pay instead, you can change your region to Canada (Alberta to minimize taxation).

I can use an Australian credit card on the eShop with a Canadian address? I had no idea.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Called the 2 Gamestops around me; 1 said it's released the 5th, the other said the 6th.
What is wrong with San Francsico?

 

[Kincaido]

Please don't be the 5th or 6th OTL

 

[dakkumauji]

Called the 2 Gamestops around me; 1 said it's released the 5th, the other said the 6th.
What is wrong with San Francsico?

Oh, oh, which ones in SF?

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Oh, oh, which ones in SF?

Stonestown and Mission; they probably don't have any idea what they're talking about.

 

[dakkumauji]

Stonestown and Mission; they probably don't have any idea what they're talking about.

Ah, guess I should try calling the one at Lakeshore Plaza tomorrow and see how they respond.

 

[Bringer Of Bacon]

If the US street has indeed been broken...

let me cancel this fucking amazon order.

Behold, the blessed amazon preorder. I am with thine.

 

[zroid]

I can use an Australian credit card on the eShop with a Canadian address? I had no idea.

the Canadian eShop allows international credit cards unlike the US eShop, so it's a common loophole for importers

 

[Cosmo Clock 21]

Is there a spoiler-free list of the requirements to unlock the Gaiden chapters? Or do they work differently / are non-existent in this game?

 

[dakkumauji]

Is there a spoiler-free list of the requirements to unlock the Gaiden chapters? Or do they work differently / are non-existent in this game?

For all the gaiden chapters it is either complete a certain chapter or have a certain character married after a certain chapter is completed. There isn't anything by turn limits or requirements in battle.

 

[Mr. Fix]

Is there a spoiler-free list of the requirements to unlock the Gaiden chapters? Or do they work differently / are non-existent in this game?

http://serenesforest.net/fe13/sidequest.html

 

[bearythebear]

Any reviews out for this? What is the consensus from Japan release?

 

[teekun]

the Canadian eShop allows international credit cards unlike the US eShop, so it's a common loophole for importers

Thanks for the heads-up. I'll give it a try tonight, then.

 

[Mr. Fix]

Any reviews out for this? What is the consensus from Japan release?

There's one tomorrow, I'm assuming that's when the embargo lifts. As for how well it did in Japan, it was either the best or second best in terms of sales. They also made a huge chunk off of the DLC.

 

[Chrom]

Any reviews out for this? What is the consensus from Japan release?

The consensus is that this game is amazing and a must-play.

IGN plans to publish its review tomorrow morning.

 

[Bullza2o]

If the US street has indeed been broken...

let me cancel this fucking amazon order.

But I have too much Amazon credits and not much money as a college student

 

[Marche90]

not sure if you're aware, but if you want to save time and use credit cards to pay instead, you can change your region to Canada (Alberta to minimize taxation).

I am going to this, but I had forgotten which region was. Thanks!

Can't wait, seriously. Anyone knows if the game will go live the first minutes of the 4th? If that's so, most likely I'll stay awake until I buy it and will leave the 3DS on till mornng to download it and have it ready to go.

 

[qizah]

I got to chapter 3 and lost

Spoiler

Sully and then restarted, then lost Stahl ... lol.

Both times were because of my own mistakes, but Awakening seems less forgiving for silly mistakes than Sacred Stones was. I'm playing on Normal too.

 

[Socreges]

I've made a terrible mistake.

Decided to try out Awakening even though I want to finish FE12 first. Now I'm not sure I want to go back. Awakening is just so damn polished and alluring.

 

[GSR]

I've made a terrible mistake.

Decided to try out Awakening even though I want to finish FE12 first. Now I'm not sure I want to go back. Awakening is just so damn polished and alluring.

That's kind of what happened to me. I got to about chapter 3 of FE12 over break, put it down, then played the Awakening demo. Hard to imagine going back.

 

[Chrom]

Anyone knows if the game will go live the first minutes of the 4th? If that's so, most likely I'll stay awake until I buy it and will leave the 3DS on till mornng to download it and have it ready to go.

That's the plan.

 

[Rarutos]

The only good thing about Awakening not being in stores for me yet is basically so I could finish FE12. I pretty much got to Chapter 20 in about a week. Pretty close to the end...

But if Awakening suddenly appears at my local GS I am totally dropping it like a hat on fire. Or whatever the phrase was.

 

[Ken]

My Gamestop isn't getting the game until the 5th. Not even sure if that's a shipping delay or if that's just what they have on their computers as its release date. Might just grab it on the eshop on the 4th.

 

[Artemisia]

yas new avatar

 

[jackal27]

Gonna call the 3 or 4 Gamestops in my area tomorrow. I will drive an hour to buy it early. If they don't have it, I am hoping that Wal-Mart gets it so I can go buy it at midnight.

 

[EDarkness]

Anyone looking to pre-order the U.S. version in Japan, check out the link below.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B00AWMMI2O/

 

[dakkumauji]

The only good thing about Awakening not being in stores for me yet is basically so I could finish FE12. I pretty much got to Chapter 20 in about a week. Pretty close to the end...

But if Awakening suddenly appears at my local GS I am totally dropping it like a hat on fire. Or whatever the phrase was.

Yeah, same for me. I'm right near the end of FE12 and hopefully my Gamestops suck so I can finish it before they get it.

 

[zroid]

Feb is sneaking up on me... I need to start thinking what to do about that Pokemon/Fire Emblem avatar :>

 

[Mr. Fix]

Feb is sneaking up on me... I need to start thinking what to do about that Pokemon/Fire Emblem avatar :>

Tiki and a Zekrom. She's got the green hair and dragon thing going.

 

[Chrom]

The only good thing about Awakening not being in stores for me yet is basically so I could finish FE12. I pretty much got to Chapter 20 in about a week. Pretty close to the end...

But if Awakening suddenly appears at my local GS I am totally dropping it like a hat on fire. Or whatever the phrase was.

Ha, funny you say that because I'm also near the end of that game as well at the moment, although it's actually FE3 just for the sake of finally getting around to finish it.

It'd be extremely tempting to go ahead and just buy the game early if I ever saw the opportunity, but I already put money down on the bundle and don't intend to buy more than that. Tough for me.