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[Roman]

"Nah"? Really? "Nah"? Not that Nn was a good game, but Nah?

Why do most "localized" names tend to sound worse than the originals? How do you go from something normal like Azure to Inigo? What the hell is an Inigo? And Serena is a pretty normal name but it's now Severa?

Who makes these decisions?

Inigo is as close as you can get without straight up calling him Indigo, which is close to azure. I wouldn't call naming a guy Azure in English 'normal'.

Severa seems to fit more with her personality than Serena, it's a shame the duality with her mother's name is lost though.

I'm more disappointed at Sol/Soiree being turned into Sully/Stahl but alas.

 

[RyougaSaotome]

I first flipped out why it's 2100 yen, but I think that's your remaining balance?

Haha, that's correct. I WISH it was only 2,100 yen!

 

[StayDead]

Early recruit question:

Spoiler

is there any benefit in using Donnel, the boy from Paralogue 1? He's severely underpowered compared to the rest.

He ended up being my favourite guy in the game later on as he grows so damn well. If you turn him into a hero, he just never stops critting or doing sick damage.

 

[Lusankya]

SerenesForest members discovered most of the children character names already, some of them are amazing.
Degel = Kjelle (apparently pronounced Shell-ah)

That's a weird pronunciation. In what language is "kj" pronounced that way? Danish? Swedish?

 

[bigwinnerx]

That's a weird pronunciation. In what language is "kj" pronounced that way? Danish? Swedish?

Swedish for sure. Only know that because back in the 80s my hockey team had a guy named Kjell Samuelsson and it wa pronounced "Shell"

 

[bonercop]

haha, "Nah" might just be the best localized name I've ever seen in a videogame. it works on so many levels!

 

[twelver]

Anyone get it in US yet? =/

 

[Koodo]

Now, why can't I use a Master Seal on Donnel even though he's already Level 10? Is it because his current class is that of a Villager?

 

[Javier]

Now, why can't I use a Master Seal on Donnel even though he's already Level 10? Is it because his current class is that of a Villager?

You need a Second Seal to reclass him. You may want to wait until he hits Level 15, though.

 

[Wilsongt]

Now, why can't I use a Master Seal on Donnel even though he's already Level 10? Is it because his current class is that of a Villager?

You promote at 10, Sis?

Eaux.

 

[Soulhouf]

In honor of this thread and all the folks enjoying this spectacular game, I grabbed the digital version off the JP store.

Excited to play a new game and do things super differently!

4,800円 :O

I'm also grabbing the digital AND retail version though :<

 

[Koodo]

You need a Second Seal to reclass him. You may want to wait until he hits Level 15, though.

You promote at 10, Sis?

Eaux.

What's the benefit of waiting until Level 15 to promote or reclass?

 

[Necrovex]

Anyone get it in US yet? =/

I'm going to check out a few stores during my commute today.

 

[Javier]

What's the benefit of waiting until Level 15 to promote or reclass?

Donny learns a skill at Level 15. If you promote him earlier you miss the chance of ever doing so.

 

[Koodo]

Donny learns a skill at Level 15. If you promote him earlier you miss the chance of ever doing so.

Oh, I see. Bless, I'll level him some more then.

Should I generally wait until Level 15 or beyond for any unit before promoting/reclassing?

 

[Chrom]

Is there actual MP in this game? A versus mode.

I know about the spot pass Ava battles, but that can't be it?

Dual Tag, which I believe is discussed in the OP.

 

[Wilsongt]

Oh, I see. Bless, I'll level him some more then.

Should I generally wait until Level 15 or beyond for any unit before promoting/reclassing?

20 is best.

 

[Chrom]

Oh, I see. Bless, I'll level him some more then.

Should I generally wait until Level 15 or beyond for any unit before promoting/reclassing?

Yes.

 

[Astral/H3X]

Waiting all the way until 20 has never been best (except maybe fe8 due to creature campaign, and fe10 for its length) as typically you dont hit the level cap. Really 15 or so is the sweet spot. That said, this game removes the level cap idea so you REALLY shouldnt care, as you can reclass and get even more level ups.

 

[Javier]

For fun, here's the number of Facebook likes each character got during their respective Spotlights in the Nintendo 3DS Facebook page:

- Chrom (1.131)
- Frederick (600)
- Lissa (561)
- Marth (1.336)
- Emmeryn (538)
- Sully (595)
- Stahl (607)
- Vaike (469)
- Miriel (534)
- Kellam (532)
- Sumia (611)
- Lon'qu (693)
- Donnell (622)
- Panne (747)
- Gaius (758)
- Cordelia (938)
- Tharja (1.017)
- Cherche (821)

 

[zroid]

Tharja winning the non-Marth/Chrom bracket, as it should be

Kellam has the lowest, haha.

Vaike is lower

 

[Chrom]

Kellam has the lowest, haha.

 

[Letep]

C'mon NoA give us Fire Emblem today!

 

[Artemisia]

SerenesForest members discovered most of the children character names already, some of them are amazing.

Spoiler

Wood/Eudes = Owain
Azure = Inigo
Serena = Severa
Degel = Kjelle (apparently pronounced Shell-ah)
Cynthia = Cynthia
Brady = Brady
Noire = Noire
Nn = Nah

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Inigo??? Wtf kind of name is that? Are you sure it's not Indigo?

 

[Javier]

Spoiler

Inigo??? Wtf kind of name is that? Are you sure it's not Indigo?

Spoiler

It's definitely Inigo. As in Inigo Montoya. It's adapted from the Basque name Iñigo.

 

[Artemisia]

Spoiler

It's definitely Inigo. As in Inigo Montoya. It's adapted from the Basque name Iñigo.

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Azur was such a nice name though... ;_; but I guess I will deal.

 

[EvilMario]

Recruiting

Spoiler

Donny

is hilarious.

Spoiler

You need to have him level up during the chapter, however right from the get-go he'd do 3 damage at 70% whereas the enemy can strike twice, OHKO-ing him with just the first hit.

Goddamn.

I didn't have too tough of a time.

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Mostly I just saved low health archers for him to feed on for 40exp each, since they offers no chance of retaliation.

 

[Chet Rippo]

Wait, did this game already come out? What gives?

 

[papercamm]

Wait, did this game already come out? What gives?

Some retailers broke the street date already.

 

[Chet Rippo]

Gotta avoid this thread then...

 

[EvilMario]

Wait, did this game already come out? What gives?

Canada broke streetdate a couple days ago, some US stores seem to be following suit.

 

[cjkeats]

Wait, did this game already come out? What gives?

Canada released it early.

 

[Effect]

Going to see if I can get a print out ticket from Best Buy after work today. If I can I'm going to cancel my order on Amazon instead of waiting and just the credit I was using for something else. Don't really want to wait the extra week for the game.

 

[Save 'N Quit]

SerenesForest members discovered most of the children character names already, some of them are amazing.

Spoiler

Nn = Nah

Favorite localised name change ever.

At least they kept

Spoiler

Noire

the same, wish they did the same for Lon'qu and Cordelia(It's not bad but I much perfer Tiamo)

 

[Takuan]

Canada released it early.

Only EB/Gamestop, as far as I know. Best Buy pre-orders haven't shipped yet, and I've yet to read a report of someone having strolled into a store and picked it up.

 

[papercamm]

So tempted to click on the spoilers. What secrets do you all hide?

 

[Chrom]

Vaike is lower

Oh, I missed Vaike.

...Aww. That makes it less funny.

 

[ZimbAdam]

Spoiler

Inigo??? Wtf kind of name is that? Are you sure it's not Indigo?

Spoiler

MY NAME IS INIGO MONTOYA. YOU KILLED MY FATHER. PREPARE TO DIE.

 

[cjkeats]

Only EB/Gamestop, as far as I know. Best Buy pre-orders haven't shipped yet, and I've yet to read a report of someone having strolled into a store and picked it up.

Really? I wonder what the reward zone twitter was talking about then? The website don't seem to be selling it either.

 

[Letep]

I can't find a North American Gamestop or Best Buy that has this in stock within a 100 mile radius.

The wait. It continues.

 

[Kastrioti]

I've decided to pick up a 3ds for this. Not sure If I should go for the FE bundle or just go with the XL.

I'm leaning toward the XL but Ive never owned a LE system before.

 

[PRjumpman124]

About the marriage system, can any character marry any other character of the opposite gender? Because that could have some incestuous ramifications...

 

[Takuan]

I've decided to pick up a 3ds for this. Not sure If I should go for the FE bundle or just go with the XL.

I'm leaning toward the XL but Ive never owned a LE system before.

XL, XL, XL. You'll really appreciate the increased screen size, and the hardware itself is more robust. The regular 3DS looks and feels cheap in comparison. I'm sure you can find it on sale. I just picked one up over the weekend for $160 here in Canuckistan.

 

[Chrom]

About the marriage system, can any character marry any other character of the opposite gender? Because that could have some incestuous ramifications...

There are some boundaries. Like Lissa or Cordelia can't S rank with Chrom.

 

[Artemisia]

Apparently the street date is back on. People have called stores in Canada and they said they aren't allowed to sell it anymore.

I remember EBGames.ca had the game listed as released with no preorder option, but now its back to having its release day as 2/4.

 

[pahamrick]

Apparently the street date is back on. People have called stores in Canada and they said they aren't allowed to sell it anymore.

I remember EBGames.ca had the game listed as released with no preorder option, but now its back to having its release day as 2/4.

Thats kinda silly. Nintendo taking away the joy.

 

[Letep]

Oh, boo.

 

[Kastrioti]

XL, XL, XL. You'll really appreciate the increased screen size, and the hardware itself is more robust. The regular 3DS looks and feels cheap in comparison. I'm sure you can find it on sale. I just picked one up over the weekend for $150 here in Canuckistan.

Yeah, thats what Ive heard. Plus Wal Mart and Target here have the MK7 bundle for $190 so Id get an extra game.

Hows the 3D on FE Awakening?

 

[Cheska]

Apparently the street date is back on. People have called stores in Canada and they said they aren't allowed to sell it anymore.

Oh that's just downright silly. There's really no point now.

 

[Wilsongt]

Nintendo continues to be a buzzkill. =/