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[ohlawd]

Love makes the world go round.

Spoiler

It's actually money.

 

[Kincaido]

I don't think that much love is healthy

You and I would never get along =(

He might not remember.

lol, needs more culture!

 

[dakkumauji]

Cynthia with white hair doesn't look all that bad. I can get behind having Henry as her father.

I was also amused that the boss in her paralouge literally ran away when I sent Chrom up towards him.

 

[Solune]

Seriously. I would've been fine with one less female if he had fucking Aether. That's the trademark skill of your ancestor mayne!

He's not a Rightful King it appears.

Love makes the world go round.

Spoiler

It's actually money.

 

[ohlawd]

"Cha-ching!"

yo that's like totally ringtone-worthy.

 

[Moonlight]

Hahaha, I was beaten to my own avatar quote.

"Cha-ching!"

yo that's like totally ringtone-worthy.

Man, I would totally be doing that if there were any ripped sound clips.

 

[peaceiscloser]

"Cha-ching!"

yo that's like totally ringtone-worthy.

It's times like these I wish with all my heart the DLC characters had voices. Lyn~

 

[dakkumauji]

It's times like these I wish with all my heart the DLC characters had voices. Lyn~

I think the female ones have voices on the Japanese tracks.

 

[peaceiscloser]

I think the female ones have voices on the Japanese tracks.

Well I mean like, unique ones. Lyn's recruitment dialogue from her DLC, man.

 

[pariah164]

I wish I could make my Anna into something more useful this time around. She was too weak my first time around and I didn't use her. :T

 

[The Awesomest]

Gotta prepare for dat Anna.

I was totally prepared to marry Anna going into the game, but after a few supports I realized I wasn't getting Anna, the RNG Goddess, or even Anna, the Ballistician's globetrotting girlfriend, but Anna the Secret Shop proprietor. I signed up for this Anna, the Goddess.

...

wait... when was the last time we had an FE with no ballistas?

Started a concurrent replaythrough of Kid Icarus and Fire Emblem Awakening.

Avatar's name is Pit, and will be making his final class be Sniper.

Edit: Holy shoot I'm a member now aww yiss

You can make him an Assassin so he can use swords too.

 

[dakkumauji]

...

wait... when was the last time we had an FE with no ballistas?

They weren't usable by the player in FE12 and FE3.

They were nowhere to be seen in FE2.

And I guess you can count this game as well for not having them.

 

[Chrom]

Ballistae aren't usable by the player in FE5, either. I want to say FE4 as well, but I don't remember.

Anna the Ballistician

I think you mean Jake here.

 

[Hours Left]

All this love for the next Paralogue character >_<

Will just end up as another benchwarmer.

Not for me, he's joining my main squad.

4 of the 6 SpotPass Paralogue characters are/will be mainstays in my army.

Spoiler

(Walhart, Emmeryn, Yen'fay & Priam.)

Yeah, he's a horrible descendent. Doesn't even have Aether. Noob.

Spoiler

That's because he's Mist's kid. Ike x Soren OTP.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

I finally finished recruiting all the kids.
What's wrong with Kjelle; she seems likable.

 

[Laughing Banana]

I finally finished recruiting all the kids.
What's wrong with Kjelle; she seems likable.

In a house filled with people with quirks, she is as straightforward as an arrow.

That would be my guess.

 

[The Awesomest]

They weren't usable by the player in FE12 and FE3.

They were nowhere to be seen in FE2.

And I guess you can count this game as well for not having them.

So, this game and FE2 are the only ones where ballistas never appear. Huh.

Ballistae aren't usable by the player in FE5, either. I want to say FE4 as well, but I don't remember.



I think you mean Jake here.

I missed a comma.

 

[AkimbO_Arcana]

Ok, beginner question: how do I get to the dlc? This morning I had a spotpass notification about the first badge of dlc and the freebie. It launches me into the game, where I don't see the option to buy it.
I also tried the eshop, which lists the dlc, but I get the advise to launch the software to get it.
Do I miss something here? I'm in chapter 3 if this has anything to do with it...

 

[Kincaido]

Ok, beginner question: how do I get to the dlc? This morning I had a spotpass notification about the first badge of dlc and the freebie. It launches me into the game, where I don't see the option to buy it.
I also tried the eshop, which lists the dlc, but I get the advise to launch the software to get it.
Do I miss something here? I'm in chapter 3 if this has anything to do with it...

Beat chapter 4 then the Outrealm Gate opens. Can download and play DLC there.

 

[AkimbO_Arcana]

Beat chapter 4 then the Outrealm Gate opens. Can download and play DLC there.

Thanks, just checked in the e-manual. Kinda stupid, how long does the deal last?

 

[one_kill]

Thanks, just checked in the e-manual. Kinda stupid, how long does the deal last?

A month I think

 

[AkimbO_Arcana]

A month I think

Good. Will buy today. Lately Nintendo is the reason I've memorized my credit card data. Don't even have to pull the thing out :/

 

[Laughing Banana]

Anybody here getting this? If they release the English version I will get it with all the force in a 10 Richter Earthquake. I very much doubt it though

Fire Emblem Awakening Drama CD released on April 24th for 3000 yen:

Description:

Spoiler

It's been a year since the game was released in Japan. We're proud to announce the Fire Emblem: Awakening Drama CD!

Days after Prince Chrom's wedding, a battle of love over Robin breaks out! What final words did Queen Emmeryn leave behind? Just when peace has seemingly returned to Ylisse, the shadows of the Risen spring anew...

The game's story, which recounts the fate and bonds that intertwine Chrom, Robin and their companions, will at last be told in Drama CD form!

Content list:

Spoiler

1. The Prince's Wedding
2. Dark Clouds
3. Friends' Return
4. Girl Talk
5. Frederick's Omen, Anna's Conception
6. Top Secret Mission
7. The Performer's Sweetheart!?
8. The Exalt's Letter
9. Battle of Ylisse
10. What I want to tell my true self

Featuring Chrom, Robin, Lissa, Emmeryn, Frederick, Lon'qu, Gaius, Cordelia, Nowi, Tharja, Anna and others.

 

[Moonlight]

Holy shit, I need this in my life.

Spoiler

So, wait, FeMU and Chrom is being treated as canon

?

Spoiler

Stay free, Sumia/Chrom shippers

.

Also, '

Spoiler

Anna's Conception

', I need to know what that means!

EDIT: Oh, wow, I guess I misread it. Never mind that first part, I guess.

Doesn't look like Sumia is mentioned, though.

 

[SolarKnight]

That's M!MU in the cover, so no MU/Chrom shipping in there.

Spoiler

Days after Prince Chrom's wedding,

a battle of love over Robin breaks out!

That is so Tharja's time to shine as the crazy yandere she is.

I wonder who they'll pair Chrom with, most likely Sumia? It'd be amusing if it wasn't her.

 

[Laughing Banana]

Holy shit, I need this in my life.

Spoiler

So, wait, FeMU and Chrom is being treated as canon

?

Spoiler

Stay free, Sumia/Chrom shippers

.

Also, '

Spoiler

Anna's Conception

', I need to know what that means!

EDIT: Oh, wow, I guess I misread it.

Doesn't look like Sumia is mentioned, though.

No, this is actually for the Male Avatar version.

Also, SolarKnight, might want to spoiler that since the 1st part of that sentence is a story spoiler

 

[Kincaido]

Buying two copies if Cordelia is in it. Glad I understand Japanese =P

 

[Laughing Banana]

Buying two copies if Cordelia is in it. Glad I understand Japanese =P

:///////

So jelly ://///////

You owe us to translate stuff in it Kin >

 

[Kincaido]

:///////

So jelly ://///////

You owe us to translate stuff in it Kin >

Sorry, I'm a lazy guy. I never translate anything unless it benefits me and if I'm bored :x

Someone at Serenes will probably translate them though.

Edit: Oh, it does have Cordelia. Buying for sure now.

 

[Moonlight]

Curse you! I need to know who wins this battle!

Spoiler

Of love!

Ah, well. Serene's Forest is bound to have a translated script a few weeks after this drops.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

For some reason I've never had the slightest interest in drama CDs; perhaps I need to attach a visual to it.

 

[Antiwhippy]

No, this is actually for the Male Avatar version.

Also, SolarKnight, might want to spoiler that since the 1st part of that sentence is a story spoiler

Bah, FeMU with chrom is canon to me damnit.

 

[ramyeon]

The paralogues to get the kids are such a spike in difficulty. Crazy.

And I think I hooked Cordelia up with the wrong person (Frederick) Severa's hair looked so much better red.

 

[Jintor]

Bah, FeMU with chrom is canon to me damnit.

How's FemC? I wonder if she's significantly more genki than MC

 

[Laughing Banana]

How's FemC? I wonder if she's significantly more genki than MC

Nah, MaleMC and FemaleMC's genkiness is about the same.

 

[pariah164]

Nah, MaleMC and FemaleMC's genkiness is about the same.

FeMU? Genki?

... nope.avi

 

[Laughing Banana]

FeMU? Genki?

... nope.avi

Which is to say, yeah, none

...well, maybe a bit

 

[Antiwhippy]

She is super serious and super bland, which is just perfect for chrom.

 

[pariah164]

She is super serious and super bland, which is just perfect for chrom.

I wouldn't say bland; some of her supports are hilarious. Plus, she has amnesia at the start of the game, so as it was said in Doctor Who:

"WHO ARE YOU?!"

"I DON'T KNOOOOOW!"

 

[The Dutch Slayer]

Yes EU servers are back up! And downloaded the first dlc on a nintendo console ever

 

[Antiwhippy]

I wouldn't say bland; some of her supports are hilarious. Plus, she has amnesia at the start of the game, so as it was said in Doctor Who:

"WHO ARE YOU?!"

"I DON'T KNOOOOOW!"

Oh I know, I enjoyed her support with virion, but she lacks a certain joie de vivre.

 

[ShironRedshift]

I wouldn't say bland; some of her supports are hilarious. Plus, she has amnesia at the start of the game, so as it was said in Doctor Who:

"WHO ARE YOU?!"

"I DON'T KNOOOOOW!"

Yeah, Female Robin's supports with Tiki really show off her more playful side (they follow a similar theme to her supports with Male Robin, but Female Robin's version is much funnier). Her supports with Nah are also pretty great (and completely different from Male Robin's supports with her). Granted, in the latter case, I suppose it's more Nah that carries it than her, but still.

 

[Boy Wander]

yeah easily.

This isn't Final Fantasy Tactics.

It is straightforward as heck.

Select Unit 1, move them, attack an enemy if they're within range
Select Unit 2, move them, attack an enemy if they're within range
....
All your party members have finished acting.

It's the enemy's turn.
Enemy 1 moves, attacks if possible
Enemy 2 moves, attacks if possible.
...
All enemy units have finished acting.

Back to your team. REPEAT.

And as ffdgh, we're here to help and discuss waifus.

Thanks everyone - Sounds straightforward enough. I assume the basic mechanics of play are influenced by things like character class and attributes, weaponry etc. I've now gone from worrying about my purchase to worrying about this game occupying too much of my time! Sounds like the type of game that gets its hooks into you and burns your time!

 

[one_kill]

I'm having troubles deciding who to match Tharja with. I was going to go for Gregor, but the gap in age is apparent.

Anyway my avatar married Cordelia. She's the best waifu. Love the convo about javelins, hahaha.

 

[ZombieFred]

Is it worth playing the DLC and would doing so break the actual main game?

 

[McNum]

Thanks everyone - Sounds straightforward enough. I assume the basic mechanics of play are influenced by things like character class and attributes, weaponry etc. I've now gone from worrying about my purchase to worrying about this game occupying too much of my time! Sounds like the type of game that gets its hooks into you and burns your time!

Yeah, pretty much. and the numbers are kept nice and small, mostly, making it easy to do some mental calculations, even through the game is nice and up front about its numbers most of the time. You can even cancel out of a move or an attack before committing to it, so if you can see your guy would be killed, you can back off before the battle. As Fire emblems go, this one is pretty friendly. By which I mean the UI and such is awesome, but the AI still hates you. Oh, yes, give it an opening and watch it gleefully dogpile your healer...

 

[Nohar]

Yeah, pretty much. and the numbers are kept nice and small, mostly, making it easy to do some mental calculations, even through the game is nice and up front about its numbers most of the time. You can even cancel out of a move or an attack before committing to it, so if you can see your guy would be killed, you can back off before the battle. As Fire emblems go, this one is pretty friendly. By which I mean the UI and such is awesome, but the AI still hates you. Oh, yes, give it an opening and watch it gleefully dogpile your healer...

Actually, the AI is not that bright sometimes. It has a tendency to focus on my Lucina (full life and insane avoid score), whereas my Sully is already wounded, closer to them, and won't double-attack them. The only logical explanation I have for this is that the AI focuses the characters with the lower DEF/RES stat.

 

[Hours Left]

Yarne x Nah's supports are awesome.

Is it worth playing the DLC and would doing so break the actual main game?

Depends how much you do. If you do any repeatable fights a lot you'll be overpowered for the main campaign. If you're worried, just do them after you finish the main story.

The DLC is pretty awesome though, especially the second wave of it. You get some pretty awesome bonuses too.

 

[McNum]

Actually, the AI is not that bright sometimes. It has a tendency to focus on my Lucina (full life and insane avoid score), whereas my Sully is already wounded, closer to them, and won't double-attack them. The only logical explanation I have for this is that the AI focuses the characters with the lower DEF/RES stat.

I think I know the AI's routine. It has priorities.

1. Can I theoretically cause a Game Over? Odds don't matter.
So if Chrom is at 21 HP and you have three enemies with a 20% chance of doing 7 damage each, they WILL go for it.

If you have to defend a spot, don't know if there's a mission like that in this game, any enemy will rush it if they can.

2. Can I kill someone? Odds don't matter.
Same as above.

3. Can I hit someone that can't hit me?
Fairly sane plan, really. Haven't checked if you can abuse it by unequipping a high defense character's weapon like you could in Path of Radiance.

4. Who can I hurt the most?
If all else fails... hurt someone. Amusingly if the most damage an enemy can do is still 0 damage, it will do it. This, by the way, makes it more likely for the AI to target a Myrmidon than a Knight. Even if the Myrmidon is much harder to hit.

5. Can't hurt anyone? Move or stay put.
Depending on if the enemy is mobile or not. Risen will rush, other units may or may not.

There are some enemies ere and there with special coding, like thieves, enemies that run away, or need to talk to Chrom or something like that, but that's pretty much it. Avoiding danger isn't part of the AI, mostly. It's extremely reckless. And spiteful. It doesn't play to WIN, it plays to make you LOSE.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

I just noticed that Brides have the worst time maxing out weapon proficiency because of bows and staves.
I've got a ways to go to make my beautiful bride brigade.