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I don't see any reason why you can't play both! I'm trying not to be too biased, since Xenoblade is my favorite game, but it's always exciting to play a new game as it comes out. I'm getting my copy in the mail Friday, but I'm still going to continue playing through Persona 5 Royal at the same time. Just alternate to whichever one you feel like playing whenever you sit down to play!

My bad, sorry! I mean, Catherine is pretty amazing and Maneula has a good spell list. Shamir's not too bad, but Hanneman and Alois are definitely a bit lacking compared to a lot of the students you have.

Yes! Thank you so much. My internet was just acting up and I accidentally double posted. I'd say that Sothe could be considered bad. He's amazing at the beginning of the game, but he falls off pretty quickly, and gets stuck because of the promotion you mentioned. Even during Endgame, he can't do much. I still like him, though, so I try and always use him.

No, you're right. I think that (not counting Syrene) she's definitely the worst of the three fliers you get, but being the worst of the fliers is still pretty good. I always use her over Vanessa anyways, because I have personal beef with Vanessa. I'd argue that Dart's biggest weakness is his promotion item. You get the Ocean Seal about 5 or 6 chapters after you get Dart, and even then it's really tempting to sell the Ocean Seal for the huge amount of 25k gold. I've never actually used Sophia, but I love her character and design. Recently, I've been using Kast to stream myself playing iron man runs to a few of my friends, while calling them on my phone at the same time. I'm just finishing up an FE8 randomized iron man, and I'm thinking FE6 might be next. Maybe I'll take a shot at using her this time around! Yeah, this. Ashe's Strengths are really good, allowing him to take advantage of some of the best classes and skills in the game. Axes make it easy for him to go into Brigand and get Death Blow, and then from there he can become a Wyvern Lord pretty easily thanks to his Budding Talent in Lances. On top of that, he still has good Bow rank, Bows being arguably one of the best weapon types in the game thanks to the availability of Close Counter. He's far from the best unit in the game or anything, but I think he deserves a bit more credit than he gets.

I think she's definitely not as bad as people give her trouble for. One of her biggest weaknesses is ironically Paragon, and how tempting it is to throw it on another one of your already good units. I always try and use her, though. Oh yeah, I forgot about all the trainees! I love Ewan in particular, but Amelia and Ross are always fun to use too. I personally don't think Tana's that bad, though. She's usually not as good as Vanessa, but there's never really any reason to not just use both of them.

The title says it all! What are some FE units that you know and acknowledge aren't very good, but still love to use? For me, there are definitely a few. My favorite character in the series, Nino, is obviously not a very good unit, but I always end up trying to use her. The same goes for Ilyana in both FE9 and FE10, even though she's not really awful as much as overshadowed. I always make an effort to use Tailtiu in FE4 too, because I think Wrath is just such a fun skill to use in that game. The more I write this list, the more I realize I just like using bad mage girls... What about you guys?

Hard/Classic should be good! Awakening is a really broken game in its design, so often times if you play on Normal mode, the game flies by without much challenge. On the other hand, Lunatic is kind of stupid, and can feel really impossible if you don't know the few strategies to get through the early game. Hard/Classic is usually the best way to go!

I'll give my opinions on some of these!

Thank you! I'm appreciating the birthday love. This forum's been a great relief to me during quarantine. Just a reminder that everyone here is great and I love you all 🙂

I had this Ashera idea laying around for awhile, so I thought I'd throw it out there. Also, with Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition coming out soon, I thought I'd make some Xenoblade builds! Enjoy! Mythic Hero: Ashera Shulk Melia Sharla

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Hey y'all! Today is my 18th birthday and I'm a bit bummed to be stuck inside because of quarantine. Really missing all of my friends. Who else here has had a quarantine birthday? Any tips on how to make the most out of it? Thanks a bunch 🙂

Yeah, this. All three games are good, but the first one, 999, is my personal favorite of the three. They're a mixture of visual novel and point and click puzzle games, and they're a ton of fun. The characters are pretty much all likable, the dialogue is funny, and it's really engaging. There are multiple endings to each game, and each ending helps you put together a piece of the overall puzzle, until you can figure out how to achieve the true ending. Another good game for mysteries and stuff to discover is Hollow Knight. It's a platformer with a lot of focus on combat, so if you don't like that maybe stay away. But if you're willing to give it a shot, I think that the story and lore to that game is fascinating. None of it is flat out handed to you, and there are all sorts of tablets and hidden NPCs around the world for you to discover and put together the story.

FE4 is my favorite game and I really encourage going into it as blind as possible for the best experience. I'm actually in the midst of writing an FE4 guide, which is currently at about 70 pages in length, so if you have any specific questions, I'd (or anyone else on this forum I'm sure) would be happy to answer them. I'll try to give some basic advice without going too into detail, though. Mounted units are really good because of large map size. You can and probably should use every unit, since you can deploy as many as you'd like. There is no trading, only selling and rebuying, so make sure the right units are getting item drops. Those are just the basics, but most of all have fun. FE4 is an extremely fun game, and it's strange mechanics may make it seem daunting, but it's not too bad when you get the hang of things. I hope you enjoy FE4!

Welcome! It's great to have new people. I hope you enjoy your time here! Eirika is far from my favorite, but she has a sacred (stones) place in my heart, since SS was my first FE game!

I'd say it also depends on the game. Some games start out harder because of more limited resources and untrained units, but others get harder because of how difficulty ramps up. As a general rule of thumb though, good bases are better than good growths. Assuming said Fighter is level 1, that 10% extra growth will only contribute an extra 3.9 speed on average, and that's only if you level that fighter up to their maximum level. 3.9 (or 4 we'll say, for the sake of the argument) is obviously more than 2, but in context I think it's not as good. Having 2 extra speed right out the gate is better than eventually having 4 extra speed, by the end of the game.

The title says it all! I'm curious to hear about some of your favorite video games. I love hearing about games that people really have passion for, and maybe I'll find a new game to play over quarantine in this thread. For starters, I'll talk about some of my own favorite games! Xenoblade Chronicles: Xenoblade is probably my favorite video game of all time. I adore basically everything about the game, and it holds a lot of nostalgia for me. The gameplay is fun and fluid, and the story and cast are amazing. Playing through the game, I always found something that I could be doing, never getting bored. I've poured countless hours into the game, even 100% completing it through a New Game+ file. Needless to say, I'm extremely excited for Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive edition, which comes out on the Nintendo Switch on May 29th (just two days after my birthday!). If you've never played it and like big JRPGs like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, then I'd definitely suggest picking it up next week! Hollow Knight: Hollow Knight is a gorgeous, atmospheric metroid-vania that I can't stop playing. The gameplay is just difficult enough that it scratches my itch to torture myself, but I never felt that the game was unfair when playing through it. The entire game is hand-drawn, and every single area feels unique and immersive. The story is subtle, yet gripping, and rarely does the game interrupt your gameplay with long conversations or cutscenes. On top of that, the game is only $15, available on PC, Xbox, Switch, and more. Despite the ridiculously low price, the game has just as much content as any other $60 triple A game, and comes with 4 free DLC packs. It;s a great value for an even greater game. Celeste: Celeste, in a lot of ways, is very similar to Hollow Knight for me. It's another platformer indie game, but has an entirely different vibe and energy than Hollow Knight. Rather than the combat that Hollow Knight focuses on, Celeste is entirely about its platforming. It's difficult, yet gratifying, and the longer you play the more interesting your movement options become. It also tells a simple, yet touching story about anxiety and accepting yourself. The graphics take on an 8-bit, classic style, and look beautiful. On top of that, I'd have to say its soundtrack, by Lena Raine, is one of the best I've ever heard. It's only $20, but I'd only suggest it to those who really enjoy a challenge or platformers. Once you get the hang of the game, it's not too difficult, but for those who don't have interest in platformers I don't think it would appeal. Those are just some of my favorites, but I won't go on for too long! I might add more later, but for now I just want to hear everyone else's favorites.

As an avid played of both Fire Emblem and MTG, I think this is a really sick idea. An FE game with an Innistrad or Castlevania feel to it is such a cool concept, and opens up for a lot of opportunities that other FE games haven't explored. New enemy types, classes, and weapon types are just some of those things. I also love your idea on having a "Stress Meter", as it fits the theme really well. I'm also a big fan of the stamina mechanic in general. I would love if somehow an angel could get incorporated into the story, either as an enemy type or even a playable character, just like in actual Innistrad. A playable Angel class could be pretty cool, with a flying unit who wields Lances and Holy Magic. Anyways, I'd play this game in a heartbeat.

@ciphertul Boy do I have suggestions, Starting off, if you like romance and comedy, then I think Kaguya-Sama: Love is War would be perfect. It was mentioned earlier in this thread, but it's just so good that I had to suggest it again. It strikes the perfect balance between comedy and endearing, good romance. The second season is currently airing, and every episode is even better than the last. Another fantastic option is Hyouka. It's a little more subtly romantic than a lot of other shows, and the romantic aspect isn't the focus of the show, but it does tell a very sweet story, and is beautiful to boot. It's funny, sweet, and enjoyable watch! Now I've just gotta throw in my favorite manga for the hell of it. Houseki no Kuni, or Land of the Lustrous is by far my favorite manga, and the anime is just as amazing. It's tough to explain what it is without going into detail, but it's more of an action show than anything. It only has one season, but that season is a really good watch. Something notable about it is that it's entirely 3D animated, but manages to use that to its advantage, going full minutes without any cuts or interruptions during action sequences. The colors and textures of the show are just absolutely breathtaking, and it goes without saying that the story is a gripping one. It may not seem like your cup of tea, but I'd definitely suggest giving it a shot! I think it went way under the radar when it aired, and deserves a lot more credit. Have fun watching some anime!

Xenoblade Chronicles and Fire Emblem would be cool! Xenoblade is, if not favorite, one of my favorite video games of all time, and obviously by being here I love Fire Emblem. Though Awakening is far from my favorite FE game, I think the cast would be interesting when paired with the Xenoblade cast. Both Shulk and Lucina's entire characters revolve around the concept of changing the future and challenging the fate you were given. The two of them could have some interesting interactions together. As for gameplay, I think it would be really cool to see Shulk and co. as FE units. A lot of them fill in pretty stereotypical RPG classes, but have uniqueness about them. For instance, Melia is obviously a mage, but her entire gimmick in Xenoblade is that depending on what element of magic she is using, she provides different buffs to her allies. Seeing Melia has a mage in FE that can equip different tomes to give her surrounding allies buffs to their different stats would be really cool! Likewise, Reyn is your tanky unit, who can withstand a lot of damage, and his gimmick is that he can draw the enemy's attention from your squishier allies. Reyn in FE could be a fighter or armor knight, with some kind of ability that allows him to draw the AI's attention to him over other units.

Hands down Seliph, as both a character and unit. Don't wanna spoil anything for the rare person who doesn't know some of the major events in Genealogy of the Holy War, but I think that the motivation and conviction his character has resonates with the player so much. You want Seliph to win just as much as he does, and you can understand and sympathize with his actions. Seliph is the hero that Jugdral desperately needs, and he steps up to that task. You get to watch Seliph grow into the type of man that Sigurd is, and I think watching that journey is incredible. In terms of gameplay, Seliph is just ridiculously good and fun to use. Inheriting the Silver Sword (which will probably have 50 kills by then) means that he can just carve through enemies with criticals, and I tend to also always inherit the Paragon Band to allow for quick growth. Seliph will be promoted in no time, giving him access to a mount and even better stats. And not too long after that, he'll get hold of the Tyrfing: A 30 Might sword that gives him +10 Skill, +10 Speed, and +20 Resistance. Seliph is the man.

I think the best advice for this would to be to, as you said in your own post, just keep playing! When it comes to Fire Emblem, gauging "good play" isn't the easiest thing in the world, because it's not about beating the game, but how you do it. No one is just naturally good at Fire Emblem, it takes a lot of play time to build up knowledge and instinct. I was absolutely horrible at the game when I started, even struggling with Sacred Stones (which is often considered the easiest title in the series), but now that I've played the series for years and played almost every game in the franchise, I find myself playing a lot faster and naturally. Heck, even if you're given everything you need to know, it's difficult to use it without enough experience. So as much as it might be kind of a cop-out answer, I'd say just keep playing the game (and other games in the series if you want to just get better at FE in general!). Another good way to improve your own skill is to give yourself self imposed challenges. Maybe you play through the game once normally, and then replay it using entirely different characters. That should help you slowly figure out which units are better than others, and why certain strengths or utilities may be more important than some others. One way that I tend to play a lot is an 'Iron Man' run, where you can't reset your game, even if one of your units dies. This may not be the best type of play through for you right now, but I think that once you get to a point where you get more confident in yourself and your play style, it's a really interesting way to play the game. Iron Man runs really help teach you to play more carefully and spend more time analyzing situations, as well as teaching you to use every tool and character you have available to you. Other than all that, I'd like to stress that you should make sure you're still having fun! It doesn't matter if you become the best player in the world if you don't enjoy playing anymore. If improving and pushing yourself further makes the game more fun for you, that's fantastic, that's exactly how I am! But if you find yourself trying too hard to play optimally and not enjoying it, make sure to take a step back and find what you really enjoy about Fire Emblem.

A summer banner featuring some of the Leonster folk! Tbh the Jugdral characters deserve a break. Let them have fun, IS! Banner Name: Leonster at Leisure Duo Quan and Ethlyn Leif Nanna Altena Finn (Tempest Trials Unit)

Yeah, it's a combination of a couple things. I originally gave her Blutgang, but then I figured I'd save that for her post-timeskip version. And as you said, Aura's already a tome, and I couldn't think of anyone else in 3H who would use Abraxas in FEH, so I just gave it to her. It's a weird choice, but I might change it down the line.

Some Three Houses units I came up with! Marianne Seteth Catherine