Boy, do I feel you when it comes to Fire Emblem. The problem isn't that the stat gains are random, it's that they are often non-existent and consign your favorite character to oblivion. A very strange design choice for a series that has you command characters with their own personalities and backstories unlike, say, the Wars series where it's just random grunts you don't care about.
Haha. xD I hadn't thought about it like that but you're completely right. I've seen people in the furry fandom get super upset about Nuzlocke for similar reasons. They can get a little too attached to their Pokemon and act like people who do Nuzlocke challenges are monsters. That's taking it a bit too far.
Dear god does it ever. While I've not played through it myself I have watched a LP of it and holy shit, the plot and main baddie are some of the worst in the series, and that's saying a lot. And in the end, the whole thing is pointless. I was expecting them to do a bit of retconning in REmake to account for Rebecca's experiences in 0, but nope. It's as if it never happened.
Yeah, Egress was awesome and would be a huge blessing. I'd even be happy if they made the simulator give you a modest amount of money and EXP and stuff. I suppose they didn't because they didn't want you grinding it out and making it too easy, but you're gated in your equipment and upgrades by the story, you literally can't get more powerful than the game wants you to be. x)
Yeah you're 100% on point there. I think no stats on a level up is the worst feeling in a FE game, outside of a character dying. x) And to go a little bit further with your point about your units being actual characters, they also tend to make characters that are literally useless. I remember Meg in Radiant Dawn, who was an Armored Sword and had shit base stats and weird growths. An armored unit with low Strength and Defense but high Speed and Luck? I'm all for making interesting characters who break the mold, but that ain't it chief. Especially in an entry as brutal as RD, you don't have much room to experiment and take a gamble.
As was mentioned before, it's absurd to have stat randomization in a game like FE since characters are so unique and personal. You'd expect the contrary, that they'd have carefully curated growth tendencies and curves to accentuate both their roles and personalities within the squad.
I wish I had more to add, but you totally nailed it. You should see if Intelligent Systems are hiring!
I hadn't thought about making it an optional challenge, but that's a super great idea. That'd give hardcore fans an aneurysm though, like Casual mode does. Because having more options for different tastes is bad I guess? Someone else playing a different way totally makes you unable to play how you want, yep. x) Haha, sorry, I have strong opinions about gatekeeping assholes for hobbies.
LOL I guess they aren't as Intelligent as they want us to believe if they think random stats are okay.I wish I had more to add, but you totally nailed it. You should see if Intelligent Systems are hiring!
I hadn't thought about making it an optional challenge, but that's a super great idea. That'd give hardcore fans an aneurysm though, like Casual mode does. Because having more options for different tastes is bad I guess? Someone else playing a different way totally makes you unable to play how you want, yep. x) Haha, sorry, I have strong opinions about gatekeeping assholes for hobbies.
I've only played SF 1&2 like fuckin' 24 years ago, so I did not remember that. Is it fixed as early as 2? Or Shining Force CD? Did they fix it for Resurrection of the Dark Dragon too?
I like recruiting the demons - I just wish there were a way to make it less trial and error. There have been several times I stopped an SMT file because a boss roasted my party and I needed to reconfigure my team. When I couldn't fuse what I needed, recruiting had to happen, and things would just get too tedious. Still love the franchise, but this is a legit take.
Yes. Every manifestation of him in the franchise is irritating, to say the least lol
I like the boss rushes, personally, but you're absolutely right; X5 inflates health bars and nothing else. You'd think a higher level of infection would change their pattern instead, make the fights more interesting and dangerous while netting better rewards, but no, have fun chewing through a health bar almost as tall as the screen.
I recently played through the first six X games back to back, so that may have added to my exhaustion lol. Upon revisiting, I very much enjoyed X5. You're right though - the game definitely sags in places. Still love the music and overall package! I'm not sure what the general opinion is on rescuing reploids, but I found it to be a fun addition. It begs to be fleshed out more, though.
The graphics and music in X5 is definitely on point. I don't mind rescuing reploids at all in X5. X6 made it annoying beyond belief though, and X7 isn't far off.
i remember where there was a time in wich mh fans were nothing but welcoming, they starve for new players, nowadays its like you said, especially if u reach G/master rank, lots of elitism over absolutely nothing jeez.
...ARE YOU SURE, COMMANDER?!
Haha, can't argue there. They kinda need someone to shake things up I feel. Three Houses was a big departure so I was expecting the next game to be a bit different too, but they took a more safe approach. Engage was fine, but eh.
Sadly too true. I'm from the Soulsborne community and there are plenty stinkers around. Ultimately the good outweigh the bad as I feel they do in most communities, it's just that the assholes are louder. x)
Exactly. I really don't get the severe pushback that some people have for options. Oh no, there's an easier mode for players so more people will play the game! How horrible! It's even worse when people complain about accessibility options. Those aren't even in your face, they're usually in their own tab in options. Ugh, whatever.
Awesome, thanks for letting me know. :D
No EDI, noooooo!
I can't even push through the intro stage in X7 these days. When I was younger, I almost beat it, but I'll have to accept that I'm never going to have the willpower to beat that game ever again lmao.
There is a patch tyat makes the X7 progression more tolerable, at least.
never get close metal gear solid
