CrashGordon94 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I've heard people saying that it's a really one-sided choice, but I can't remember anyone saying which is the favored "side" for this so I just decided to make this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondon151 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Seeing as how you rail against the dogma of LTC, I'm rather surprised that you didn't immediately think of the option with superior movement as the better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 The true answer is why are you using Gilliam clean to promotion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anouleth Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 For what it's worth, General does have better stats, with +1HP/SKL/SPD and +2RES, as well as a nice +40 lance rank that will accelerate him towards being able to wield Seth's Silver Lance, and if anyone is dying for more speed, it's Gilliam. But overall, I prefer the movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izzak Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I prefer general for stat, but i think movement is the better choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashGordon94 Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 I was thinking of going GK anyway, but I had heard some points for General while a lot of people were saying it was a one-sided decision. That's what threw me off. Anyway, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrhesia Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Generals with swords are one of the best animations in the game. You start with an E rank in them. GK all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Jim Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) While I may have used General myself in my FE8 playthrough, what I can tell you is that in almost any given situation, higher movement is better than any stat bonuses General has over GK(like +1HP/+1Skl/+1Spd/+2Res. Not too significant). Oh, and GK starts with D axes while Gens have to climb out of E rank(it only really matters for effective weapons and using Killers earlier, since steel axes are E rank and I had little problem getting Gil's axe rank up thanks to them.) Swords are worthless either way as both classes start with E rank and the lowest grade sword that gives 2 Wexp(iron blades)are D rank. And if it means anything, Gen!Gil can only be carried by unpromoted Franz and Ford. GK!Gil can be carried by every 8 move unit except Kyle, WL!Cornmug, Syrene, and WK!Tana/Vanessa. Oh, and by the way, Big Shield is nearly pointless when Gilliam is basically invincible after promotion anyway. It helps against things like druids(Luna ignores res)and gorgons(Hurts like fuck unless your like Artur with pure water attached), but the activation rate is terrible and you are better off outranging them. Edited December 8, 2011 by darkandroid125 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkhead Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 General Gilliam gets +3 Spd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashGordon94 Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Some people mentioned that already, actually. I think the consensus would seem to be that the General advantages aren't worth lower MOV and a lower Axe Rank. At least, that's what I got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anouleth Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 General Gilliam gets +3 Spd. As a Great Knight, Gilliam gets +2 speed, so the difference is only +1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) General Gilliam gets +3 Spd. Dandroid was exactly right. Great Knight gets +2 SPD, General gets +3 SPD. Therefore, the difference is +1 SPD. what the fuck is this integrity arguing for dandroid EDIT: ANOULEEEEEEEEEEEEEETH Edited December 8, 2011 by Integrity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I prefer the General class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Laufeyson Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Since i really dont use Gilliam in the main game, i go with General. In CC, his movement isnt that big of a deal. *shrug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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