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[Reluctant-Hero]

Should I be real sad that a thief stole a killer lance (or something like that) from the first sidequest (Donnel) battle? Because otherwise I've had great RNG rolls and got Donny's level so it was a good battle. Dunno if I should restart though...

Eh, you'll live. Although Donnel typically gets pretty good growths anyway. I got lucky that chapter, after the thief stole the Killer Lance, Chrom and the green cavalier guy came up under him, blocking his escape, and the archer came to attack us, blocking the second chest. So we killed the thief and the archer and got both treasures in the end.

(stolen treasures become droppable items upon killing a thief, unless they steal more than one item.)

Level Donny to 15, kind of a pain but have Frederick support him, then use a Second Seal to change him into a Mercenary. Finally, sit back and watch him wreck EVERYONE.

 

[Moonlight]

Whoever designed Paralogue 8 should be hung for his crimes. Six enemy reinforcements come out of staircases every turn.

why.jpg

 

[dakkumauji]

On that note, I've read that the kids start showing up after chapter 13 or so, and that they inherit the last skill from each parent. If I theoretically wanted to transfer Galeforce to a male child, when do the sidequests get "locked" in regarding skills? Grinding a Dark flier to 15 would suck this early in the game, tho I suppose it's my fault for rushing the marriages so quickly.

The moment you start the sidequest.

 

[Len1978]

Just lost Sully at the end of chapter 5 is she worth redoing the chapter over or what?

 

[Empty Space]

Technically Olivia has slightly better caps and more class accessibility for the child(ren), but Sumia can still transfer Galeforce, which is the most important thing.

On that note, I've read that the kids start showing up after chapter 13 or so, and that they inherit the last skill from each parent. If I theoretically wanted to transfer Galeforce to a male child, when do the sidequests get "locked" in regarding skills? Grinding a Dark flier to 15 would suck this early in the game, tho I suppose it's my fault for rushing the marriages so quickly.

Skills and stats get locked in when you start the character's respective side chapter.

Edit: Beaten

Just lost Sully at the end of chapter 5 is she worth redoing the chapter over or what?

Her child is one of the few knights available if that's your thing. I think she might be the STR and DEF half of cavaliers with Stahl being the Skill and SPD half, but this all could just be what the RNG gave me.

 

[chickdigger802]

What if you have a Japanese name?


Hahaha

If I had a Japanese name, I'd have played this last year!

 

[Roto13]

I'm quickly approaching the end of the game and there are still 9 blank spots in my avatar's support list. One of them is Gaius, who I killed. Where do these other eight come from?

 

[chrono01]

Just lost Sully at the end of chapter 5 is she worth redoing the chapter over or what?

Hell yeah! /Sully

 

[Ken]

How should I be deciding who to pair who up with in the Pair Up system?

 

[chrono01]

I'm quickly approaching the end of the game and there are still 9 blank spots in my avatar's support list. One of them is Gaius, who I killed. Where do these other eight come from?

Maybe it's referring to the children, or did you get their Support already?

 

[Roto13]

Maybe it's referring to the children, or did you get their Support already?

I've recruited all of the kids, too.

 

[The Awesomest]

DLC characters maybe?

 

[chrono01]

I've recruited all of the kids, too.

Hmm, I'm really not sure then. From what I've heard, DLC/Spotpass characters don't contribute at all to the Support.

I'll do a bit of research. If I learn anything I'll post here [unless someone beats me to it].

 

[dakkumauji]

I'm quickly approaching the end of the game and there are still 9 blank spots in my avatar's support list. One of them is Gaius, who I killed. Where do these other eight come from?

6 of them are the SpotPass characters.

 

[Roto13]

6 of them are the SpotPass characters.

Cool, I didn't realize you got actual non-card characters from SpotPass.

That still leaves two spots though.

 

[chrono01]

6 of them are the SpotPass characters.

So SpotPass characters can contribute to the Avatar's Support after all?

I'll have to keep that in-mind.

 

[dakkumauji]

Cool, I didn't realize you got actual non-card characters from SpotPass.

That still leaves two spots though.

They are from the sidequests that'll be unlocked from SpotPass.

What about

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Tiki?

 

[Roto13]

They are from the sidequests that'll be unlocked from SpotPass.

What about

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Tiki?

Got that one. That's the last character I got.

 

[Roto13]

Oh.

There's the last two.

 

[Delio]

Technically Olivia has slightly better caps and more class accessibility for the child(ren), but Sumia can still transfer Galeforce, which is the most important thing.

On that note, I've read that the kids start showing up after chapter 13 or so, and that they inherit the last skill from each parent. If I theoretically wanted to transfer Galeforce to a male child, when do the sidequests get "locked" in regarding skills? Grinding a Dark flier to 15 would suck this early in the game, tho I suppose it's my fault for rushing the marriages so quickly.

Im almost at chapter 13. Crap I need to start grinding Sumia up then.

 

[Bullza2o]

Wow this is a very frustrating game. I can't beat chapter 5 --I can't even last 3 turns without someone dying. What should I do?!

 

[Velcro Fly]

Finally got the game! Now it's time to design my avatar and maybe think about pairing up my characters! Then it will be time to play! Fuck yes feels good man

 

[RealDeadOne]

This game is awesome so far. Decided this will be the first FE where I stick with all character deaths no matter what, but I'm on Chapter 7 and have only lost Ricken and Donnel so far, both in the same battle due to Wyvern riders.

I've played every FE released in America except Shadow Dragon but this is definitely my favorite so far, I love the pair and support mechanics.

 

[The Awesomest]

Wow this is a very frustrating game. I can't beat chapter 5 --I can't even last 3 turns without someone dying. What should I do?!

Are you on normal? Don't rush at the enemy. Let them come to you and pick them off. When you do advance on the enemy, try to figure out who you need to kill to maximize your safety, and who you need to keep out of harm's way. Also, retreat to safer ground when you're in trouble.

 

[Crash Station]

Didn't get it yet, but I have a few questions.

1. Are there any recruitable enemies where it isn't obvious who you have to speak to them with?
2. Should a Fire Emblem veteran be playing on normal or hard right from the beginning? Keep in mind the only one I played on hard from the beginning and got the usual level of FE normal difficulty was 12.
3. Can I just do whatever I want with the pairings, or is it super unforgiving and possible to massively screw yourself over?

And finally, who's a new FE fan in here and will you check out past games?

 

[Bullza2o]

Are you on normal? Don't rush at the enemy. Let them come to you and pick them off. When you do advance on the enemy, try to figure out who you need to kill to maximize your safety, and who you need to keep out of harm's way. Also, retreat to safer ground when you're in trouble.

I'm on hard. Chapter 5 spoilers:

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I actually have to rush the enemy so the 2 stray kids can join the rest of my army or else they're doomed. When I do defeat the other ground enemies nearby the Pegasus ones arrive at the scene.

.

 

[dakkumauji]

Didn't get it yet, but I have a few questions.

1. Are there any recruitable enemies where it isn't obvious who you have to speak to them with?
2. Should a Fire Emblem veteran be playing on normal or hard right from the beginning? Keep in mind the only one I played on hard from the beginning and got the usual level of FE normal difficulty was 12.
3. Can I just do whatever I want with the pairings, or is it super unforgiving and possible to massively screw yourself over?

And finally, who's a new FE fan in here and will you check out past games?

1. Most of them are basically Chrom.
3. Nah, you should be fine with pairing up whoever you want.

 

[JacksUsername]

Ha, just rage quit on the game for the first time. Paralogue Quest 1:

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I leveled up the villager so I'd be able to recruit him, and one of the bandits gets a double hit on him afterward. My other nearby soldier hits and I try to finish off the bandit with the villager. The bandit is left with 1 HP and kills my villager on the counter-attack.

Mostly my layout was to blame, but damn was I pissed.

 

[DaBoss]

Chapter 6 now, and was surprised by the cutscene, though it was kinda obvious.

 

[Save 'N Quit]

So I'm basically going to do things differently from the past games by starting with 2 files at the same time.

One for Normal so I can enjoy the story and the other for Hard for some challenge. Both are on classic since its tradition.

Avatar is already set, gave him the name Mark because of nostalgia

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and when Lyn meets him again

. He also has black hair so that both

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Noire

and

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Morgan

have canon hair color.

 

[Sorian]

Ha, just rage quit on the game for the first time. Paralogue Quest 1:

Spoiler

I leveled up the villager so I'd be able to recruit him, and one of the bandits gets a double hit on him afterward. My other nearby soldier hits and I try to finish off the bandit with the villager. The bandit is left with 1 HP and kills my villager on the counter-attack.

Mostly my layout was to blame, but damn was I pissed.

That's XCOM baby! Wait.......

 

[StreetsAhead]

I'm glad it seems like everyone is enjoying this game. One of my favourite games on the 3DS.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

How do you download the DLC? Everytime I go to it in the store, it just launches the game.

 

[The Awesomest]

How do you download the DLC? Everytime I go to it in the store, it just launches the game.

Complete chapter 4 or 5, it'll unlock a location on the world maps that has access to all the DLC

 

[Anteo]

So I bought the digital version, I really didn't want to wait 2+ weeks for it to get here.
As a FE veteran I'm playing Classic Hard and for some reason the first two chapters felt easier than the demo.

Also just got to Chp 4 and

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Sumia is so good, has a amazing base speed she is doubling almost everyone! And is so easy to feed her some kills because of that.

Also.. Dat Music.

Edit: Sneaky hammer user. Nope you will die before getting close. No deaths so far!

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Complete chapter 4 or 5, it'll unlock a location on the world maps that has access to all the DLC

Thanks dude.

 

[campfireweekend]

Didn't get it yet, but I have a few questions.

1. Are there any recruitable enemies where it isn't obvious who you have to speak to them with?
2. Should a Fire Emblem veteran be playing on normal or hard right from the beginning? Keep in mind the only one I played on hard from the beginning and got the usual level of FE normal difficulty was 12.
3. Can I just do whatever I want with the pairings, or is it super unforgiving and possible to massively screw yourself over?

And finally, who's a new FE fan in here and will you check out past games?

I have like three past ones from a friend that I've neglected, but now I will definitely play them.

Anyway, should Lissa be a war cleric or a sage? I've been trying to decide for like half an hour :

 

[Sorian]

Didn't get it yet, but I have a few questions.

1. Are there any recruitable enemies where it isn't obvious who you have to speak to them with?
2. Should a Fire Emblem veteran be playing on normal or hard right from the beginning? Keep in mind the only one I played on hard from the beginning and got the usual level of FE normal difficulty was 12.
3. Can I just do whatever I want with the pairings, or is it super unforgiving and possible to massively screw yourself over?

And finally, who's a new FE fan in here and will you check out past games?

I'm loving the game and its my first FE. I want more once I'm done with this. What is/are the best/essential FE entries?

 

[robotzombie]

okay so i only have 3100 bucks (havent gotten any new money yet) but the merchant girl showed up and is selling an energy drop (str +2 permanently) for 2500. Should I buy it?

 

[Anteo]

okay so i only have 3100 bucks (havent gotten any new money yet) but the merchant girl showed up and is selling an energy drop (str +2 permanently) for 2500. Should I buy it?

Depends, do you have any unit that is falling behind on str that you want to use it on?
Even then you may as well just train the unit.

 

[NeonZ]

Didn't get it yet, but I have a few questions.

1. Are there any recruitable enemies where it isn't obvious who you have to speak to them with?

Not really. This game makes all recruit conditions and special objectives extremely obvious. You won't need to go after a strategy guide for those things here.

2. Should a Fire Emblem veteran be playing on normal or hard right from the beginning? Keep in mind the only one I played on hard from the beginning and got the usual level of FE normal difficulty was 12.

I've been playing on hard, and, outside of the DLC, it's definitely harder than FE7 normal/hard so far, closer to Hector Hard mode, although maybe not up there, it has been a while since I played that. On the other hand, normal is a little too easy, although I never went past the first two chapters there, so I don't know how it progresses.

3. Can I just do whatever I want with the pairings, or is it super unforgiving and possible to massively screw yourself over?

The children will always be at least as good as their parents due to the way their stats are calculated, so that shouldn't be a problem.

 

[The_Darkest_Red]

Screw this mission with Anna, I've tried it about ten times and no matter how quickly I get to her she dies right before I can help her. This is the kind of crap I really can't stand in SRPG's, she is so incredibly stupid. There are forests all around you and yet you have to let archers take shots at you in the open!?

Ugh.

 

[NateDrake]

Screw this mission with Anna, I've tried it about ten times and no matter how quickly I get to her she dies right before I can help her. This is the kind of crap I really can't stand in SRPG's, she is so incredibly stupid. There are forests all around you and yet you have to let archers take shots at you in the open!?

Ugh.

Are you playing on Hard?

 

[Anteo]

Screw this mission with Anna, I've tried it about ten times and no matter how quickly I get to her she dies right before I can help her. This is the kind of crap I really can't stand in SRPG's, she is so incredibly stupid. There are forests all around you and yet you have to let archers take shots at you in the open!?

Ugh.

Is that an optional mission too? I went into the first one and noticed the levels and layout. I need more training before that one.

 

[chickdigger802]

bah my sully sucks T_T

She's about as good as donny lol.

She does like 1 damage to knights T____T

 

[Saprol]

Is that an optional mission too? I went into the first one and noticed the levels and layout. I need more training before that one.

Green nodes are optional for progression. You can wait to do them.

 

[jwhit28]

bah my sully sucks T_T

She's about as good as donny lol.

She does like 1 damage to knights T____T

Try Forging her a good weapon. Depending on what difficulty you are on you can by the box that summons Risen to fight, they always drop stuff you can sell for money. Then outfit everyone with great gear.

 

[KarmaCow]

Is that an optional mission too? I went into the first one and noticed the levels and layout. I need more training before that one.

The worst part is that it's so luck based. Even exploiting the fact that certain enemy units will make a bee line to Anna/Village, she can get killed by the stupidest shit.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

I'm playing the first DLC Map, and just lost Donny.

Do character permanently die when playing the DLC Maps as well?

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

I'm playing the first DLC Map, and just lost Donny.

Do character permanently die when playing the DLC Maps as well?

Yes