I've neglected this blog a little in favor of tumblr, as there are many, many other fans there are we gush over FE basically all the time. It's good to "know" people who get it. I've created a tumblr just for my friends at Tellius (found here) so that's where I spend a lot of time at the moment.
This blog will probably only be game conclusion summaries, then, and other wordy things I feel like rambling about. (But probably just the conclusions.)
And speaking of which, I just finished yet around round of PoR! (Hey I was stuck at home for three days this week. I seriously did this in a week.)
I really only wanted to play for Ike/Soren A-support, so I could maybe see Soren's memory scene at the end of RD. So I played normal mode, which seems super easy now. And Ike was my #1 unit, which annoys me because it's such a cop-out. haha
The top 10, with rank & kill count:
1. Ike, Lord, 20 (93)
2. Soren, Sage, 18 (88)
3. Oscar, Paladin, 16 (81)
4. Stefan, Swordmaster, 20 (80)
5. Rolf, Sniper, 17 (78)
6. Jill, Wyvern Lord, 16 (67)
7. Shinon, Sniper, 14 (55)
8. Tanith, Falcon Knight, 20 (38)
9. Tauroneo, General, 20 (20)
10. Tormod, Sage, 6 (17)
I should have let Soren beat more people in the endgame. But come on, Ike didn't even have his weapon equipped for four chapters. How did this even happen?
Oh, and I love that Tormod made the top ten.
Aside from those level-20s listed, I also maxed Sothe's experience. hahaha. He wasn't so bad, once he could actually inflict damage.
Those not listed above included in the endgame were:
Nasir (lev 19)
Rhys, Bishop, 13
Marcia, Falcon Knight, 4
Elincia (lev 4)
Naesala
I only brought along Marcia & Elincia so they could do the triangle attack with Tanith, and then I forgot to give Marcia a sword. Oops.
The list of A-supports: Ike/Soren; Oscar/Tanith; Tormod/Sothe; Jill/Mist; Rhys/Ulki.
I was working on Rolf/Tauroneo as well, but they only got to B. So sad.
Onto Radiant Dawn!
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
PoR Conclusion, hard mode
After my several play-throughs of this game, I decided it was finally time to go at it in hard mode.
I wouldn't call it hard, but it was certainly increasingly challenging. Stronger enemies—and more of them—and experience points not as easily gained. You know you've played a game too many times when you say at any random level, "hey that enemy wasn't there before!"
But I rather like hard mode. Works the brain cells a little more.
The obligatory endgame roster includes: Ike; Ena; Elincia; Boyd; Ulki; Shinon; Rolf; Oscar; Tanith; Rhys; Haar; Astrid; Titania; Stefan.
Honestly, Ulki, Shinon, and Titania just weren't that good to warrant a spot in the endgame. But I kept them around for finishing off enemies and the like. Besides, Boyd & Ulki had A-support so it certainly helped Boyd out to have his buddy around.
And I kind of accidentally killed off Haar in the end. But what can you do?
And can we discuss how I have to battle Ashnard twice in hard mode? yeah. Even with Ike maxed he only did nine damage. Good thing I had a couple physic staves; Rhys kept himself busy at the end. I also didn't know Ashnard moves from his post about nine turns in, which was unfortunate for Rolf the first time around :(
And the top five: (with number of wins)
5. Ike (95)
4. Oscar (99)
3. Rolf (110)
2. Titania (127)
1. Boyd (143)
I like me some Greil Mercenaries.
I'm actually surprised that Astrid isn't in there. Once I had her leveled up and promoted, she was unstoppable. Equipped her with an axe and gave her the Provoke skill and she tore down everyone. I think she came in at #7. Only she and Ike had maxed exp, though Rolf was five points from it himself. I kept on willing more enemies to appear at the endgame just so I could properly max him out. Oh well.
But yeah, Boyd was awesome. He was MVP for more than half of the game, I'm not even kidding. I used to think Boyd pretty useless and I tend to not use him that much, but I guess I just proved that he's totally worth training.
Hard mode = success.
I wouldn't call it hard, but it was certainly increasingly challenging. Stronger enemies—and more of them—and experience points not as easily gained. You know you've played a game too many times when you say at any random level, "hey that enemy wasn't there before!"
But I rather like hard mode. Works the brain cells a little more.
The obligatory endgame roster includes: Ike; Ena; Elincia; Boyd; Ulki; Shinon; Rolf; Oscar; Tanith; Rhys; Haar; Astrid; Titania; Stefan.
Honestly, Ulki, Shinon, and Titania just weren't that good to warrant a spot in the endgame. But I kept them around for finishing off enemies and the like. Besides, Boyd & Ulki had A-support so it certainly helped Boyd out to have his buddy around.
And I kind of accidentally killed off Haar in the end. But what can you do?
And can we discuss how I have to battle Ashnard twice in hard mode? yeah. Even with Ike maxed he only did nine damage. Good thing I had a couple physic staves; Rhys kept himself busy at the end. I also didn't know Ashnard moves from his post about nine turns in, which was unfortunate for Rolf the first time around :(
And the top five: (with number of wins)
5. Ike (95)
4. Oscar (99)
3. Rolf (110)
2. Titania (127)
1. Boyd (143)
I like me some Greil Mercenaries.
I'm actually surprised that Astrid isn't in there. Once I had her leveled up and promoted, she was unstoppable. Equipped her with an axe and gave her the Provoke skill and she tore down everyone. I think she came in at #7. Only she and Ike had maxed exp, though Rolf was five points from it himself. I kept on willing more enemies to appear at the endgame just so I could properly max him out. Oh well.
But yeah, Boyd was awesome. He was MVP for more than half of the game, I'm not even kidding. I used to think Boyd pretty useless and I tend to not use him that much, but I guess I just proved that he's totally worth training.
Hard mode = success.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Why I Love Rolf, #1,542
Rolf with the Double Bow, courtesy of Path of Radiance:
THAT THING IS BIGGER THAN HE IS.
And yet, he still manages to critical hit and active deadeye all the time. Take that, Daein.
Also: I ordered a custom Rolf plushie from the same person who made my Shinon one. I mean, come on... he needs a buddy, right?
THAT THING IS BIGGER THAN HE IS.
And yet, he still manages to critical hit and active deadeye all the time. Take that, Daein.
Also: I ordered a custom Rolf plushie from the same person who made my Shinon one. I mean, come on... he needs a buddy, right?
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Re-recuriting Shinon
I'm about to cross over into Daein, but there's a certain lovable bastard I have to recruit first. Being in hard mode, this is slightly more difficult than unusual. The first time around would have been fine if Ike hadn't missed him. Idiot.
With each attempt, I stuck someone different in his path just to view the conversations. Conclusions? His interaction with Boyd is one of the most bastardly things he's ever said. And he's probably in love with Titania. (But come on, aren't they all, secretly?)
Boyd: Shinon! I couldn't care less who you decided to work for... Heck, I'd hoped you were dead! But even so, Daein? You couldn't find anything better than this? What were you thinking?
Shinon: Haven't changed a bit, have you? You're still a mouthy piece of work. Listen up! Daein's a great place to work right now. The pay's great, and strength at arms is the only thing that determines class standing. You want to join me?
Boyd: Don't be ridiculous!
Shinon: Well then, only one thing to do. Out of the goodness of my heart, I'll teach you how adults fight. And as far as payment goes... I'll take your life. How's that sound?
Boyd: Keep talking, Shinon! I'm gonna beat the obnoxious clean out of you.
Titania: Shinon! You're with Daein, of all things?
Shinon: Long time, no see, Captain. You know, we didn't always see eye to eye, but... I never once minded taking orders from you.
Titania: To tell the truth, I really didn't mind having to listen to your endless complaints and insults, either. Hold nothing back. Let's pay each other... the proper respect.
Shinon: Yes, I think that's best. So in the end, we finally agree on something, eh?
With each attempt, I stuck someone different in his path just to view the conversations. Conclusions? His interaction with Boyd is one of the most bastardly things he's ever said. And he's probably in love with Titania. (But come on, aren't they all, secretly?)
Boyd: Shinon! I couldn't care less who you decided to work for... Heck, I'd hoped you were dead! But even so, Daein? You couldn't find anything better than this? What were you thinking?
Shinon: Haven't changed a bit, have you? You're still a mouthy piece of work. Listen up! Daein's a great place to work right now. The pay's great, and strength at arms is the only thing that determines class standing. You want to join me?
Boyd: Don't be ridiculous!
Shinon: Well then, only one thing to do. Out of the goodness of my heart, I'll teach you how adults fight. And as far as payment goes... I'll take your life. How's that sound?
Boyd: Keep talking, Shinon! I'm gonna beat the obnoxious clean out of you.
Titania: Shinon! You're with Daein, of all things?
Shinon: Long time, no see, Captain. You know, we didn't always see eye to eye, but... I never once minded taking orders from you.
Titania: To tell the truth, I really didn't mind having to listen to your endless complaints and insults, either. Hold nothing back. Let's pay each other... the proper respect.
Shinon: Yes, I think that's best. So in the end, we finally agree on something, eh?
Monday, October 25, 2010
Astrid
Astrid doesn't get enough credit. By the time she shows up I already have an awesome archer (that is, Rolf), and I know Shinon's coming back, so I never bothered to use her. But I wanted her to hang out with Gatrie, so I had her around on the field.At first she's pretty useless, but she levels up quickly thanks to her Paragon skill. With ever enemy she defeats, she gained a level. In one chapter alone, I had her go up probably six levels. And once she can use a killer bow, no one stands a chance. I'll probably be promoting her to Paladin tonight. That would kind of be awesome.
And by the way, support conversations haven't popped up between her and Gatrie yet. What the heck.
Monday, July 26, 2010
PoR Conclusion x3
Once again, we conclude the genius that is Path of Radiance. For someone who tried to do things differently, I sure did fail. I mean, sure, the conclusion was overwhemlingly successful, but the majority of my finale roster included the same people as my previous run-throughs. Aside from the required Ike & Ena, we have:
Titania^*
Oscar*
Tanith
Volke
Bastian
Rolf^*
Rhys^*
Shinon*
Mist
Jill
Haar
Stefan^
Giffca
key:
* = used in both previous play-throughs;
^ = maxed exp.
Though if you noticed, Shinon is not maxed, as he has been through every Tellius game I've ever played (pretty much). I didn't promote him fast enough before he left this time, so he was seriously lacking when he came back. And by that time Rolf had already surpassed him, so... yeah. Though in retrospect, I can't figure out why neither of them acquired deadeye.
Can I tell you how excited I am that I maxed Rhys? He's a frail priest and all, but he sure does rock when given a weapon. Purge FTW. (He was also the first maxed out, and rather early, which is how I was able to promote Mist at all [come on, what's the point of using someone during the game that can't gain anymore exp?].)
I never really used Bastian before, as Soren usually rocked by that point, but I hadn't been working on Soren too much so I switched mages. Which is fine by me, because he buddied up with Volke rather nicely. By the way, lethality? AMAZING.
A supports:
Volke/Bastian
Jill/Haar
Neither of which I've done before in PoR. Oscar & Tanith's C-support kicked in too late in the game, though I tried really hard to work on that relationship. And forget about Jill & Mist. The A-support never popped up. I've already decided to A-support Soren & Stefan during my next round of RD, by the way. We'll see if I can. (Oh, why can't we play in the desert earlier in the game?)
Next time I'm playing on hard. I think I'm prepared for it.
Titania^*
Oscar*
Tanith
Volke
Bastian
Rolf^*
Rhys^*
Shinon*
Mist
Jill
Haar
Stefan^
Giffca
key:
* = used in both previous play-throughs;
^ = maxed exp.
Though if you noticed, Shinon is not maxed, as he has been through every Tellius game I've ever played (pretty much). I didn't promote him fast enough before he left this time, so he was seriously lacking when he came back. And by that time Rolf had already surpassed him, so... yeah. Though in retrospect, I can't figure out why neither of them acquired deadeye.
Can I tell you how excited I am that I maxed Rhys? He's a frail priest and all, but he sure does rock when given a weapon. Purge FTW. (He was also the first maxed out, and rather early, which is how I was able to promote Mist at all [come on, what's the point of using someone during the game that can't gain anymore exp?].)
I never really used Bastian before, as Soren usually rocked by that point, but I hadn't been working on Soren too much so I switched mages. Which is fine by me, because he buddied up with Volke rather nicely. By the way, lethality? AMAZING.
A supports:
Volke/Bastian
Jill/Haar
Neither of which I've done before in PoR. Oscar & Tanith's C-support kicked in too late in the game, though I tried really hard to work on that relationship. And forget about Jill & Mist. The A-support never popped up. I've already decided to A-support Soren & Stefan during my next round of RD, by the way. We'll see if I can. (Oh, why can't we play in the desert earlier in the game?)
Next time I'm playing on hard. I think I'm prepared for it.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
PoR Promotions
I previously read somewhere that when Soren promotes from Mage to Sage, you should always give him staves because his strength sucks. I'm trying to do things different this time around, to see what happens, so I decided to give him knives this time. What a stupid idea. He's utterly useless with a knife and it was kind of a waste of a promotion.
Next note: I've completely maxed Rhys on experience and I'm not really near the end of the game yet. But he's just so great with a weapon (Light magic 24 damage x2!). I guess I should give him a break and actually start using Mist. She's always hanging around the board, but Rhys can reach everyone so much better with the physic staff. (Thanks, Volke, for stealing so many of these throughout the game.)
Surprise character this time around: Jill. I hadn't planned on training her, but it just happened that way. I now understand why everyone says she rocks so much, and she's nowhere near her full potential. I was trying to get her to A support with Mist before they reached Shiharam, but no such luck. Regardless, it forced me to keep her on the board and I generally used her to finish guys off, so bonus points for her.
Snipers: At the moment, Rolf is level 14 and Shinon is level 8. hahaha. That's what you get, Shinon, for disappearing the majority of the game. And as much as I love him, Rolf does end up being the better archer. No one can touch him. When they battled Ena, both using a laguz bow, Rolf's damage was something like 32 and Shinon's was 8. I don't even know.
Next note: I've completely maxed Rhys on experience and I'm not really near the end of the game yet. But he's just so great with a weapon (Light magic 24 damage x2!). I guess I should give him a break and actually start using Mist. She's always hanging around the board, but Rhys can reach everyone so much better with the physic staff. (Thanks, Volke, for stealing so many of these throughout the game.)
Surprise character this time around: Jill. I hadn't planned on training her, but it just happened that way. I now understand why everyone says she rocks so much, and she's nowhere near her full potential. I was trying to get her to A support with Mist before they reached Shiharam, but no such luck. Regardless, it forced me to keep her on the board and I generally used her to finish guys off, so bonus points for her.
Snipers: At the moment, Rolf is level 14 and Shinon is level 8. hahaha. That's what you get, Shinon, for disappearing the majority of the game. And as much as I love him, Rolf does end up being the better archer. No one can touch him. When they battled Ena, both using a laguz bow, Rolf's damage was something like 32 and Shinon's was 8. I don't even know.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Recruiting Mist & Rolf
I've complained of this chapter before. I giggle like a little fangirl seeing Mist & Rolf on the board, because I love using them. Rolf winds up being MVP because everyone else does the hard work and he finishes them off. And I absolutely love when his first shot, ever, is a critical hit. Yeah, who taught you how to shoot?
But as always, I get overconfident on this level. Judging by the last post about this level, I sent Titania on the beach to ward off the pirates. This time, I sent up Boyd, Ilyana, & Mia. I don't know why, but I don't love Mia. And my Boyd isn't as strong as he could be.
Oh, and Marcia? I wanted to see what would happen if I didn't talk to her before finishing the chapter. Nothing, it seems. I thought for sure she'd track down Ike like the crazy stalker she is, but she never shows up. I thought about leveling her up this time around, but I guess not anymore. Besides, there are others I'd like to work on. I really want to see what Volke is capable of, besides stealing from people (which certainly comes in handy. I never have to buy heal staves).
Backtracking: There's one base conversation between Ike & Rolf that I hadn't figured out until now. Rolf is acting kind of weird, being a pouty little boy, but acting like everything is fine. I just now realized that this happens right after Shinon & Gatrie leave, which obviously means Rolf is sad over his teacher departing. I don't know why I never noticed it before. Poof little Rolf.
But as always, I get overconfident on this level. Judging by the last post about this level, I sent Titania on the beach to ward off the pirates. This time, I sent up Boyd, Ilyana, & Mia. I don't know why, but I don't love Mia. And my Boyd isn't as strong as he could be.
Oh, and Marcia? I wanted to see what would happen if I didn't talk to her before finishing the chapter. Nothing, it seems. I thought for sure she'd track down Ike like the crazy stalker she is, but she never shows up. I thought about leveling her up this time around, but I guess not anymore. Besides, there are others I'd like to work on. I really want to see what Volke is capable of, besides stealing from people (which certainly comes in handy. I never have to buy heal staves).
Backtracking: There's one base conversation between Ike & Rolf that I hadn't figured out until now. Rolf is acting kind of weird, being a pouty little boy, but acting like everything is fine. I just now realized that this happens right after Shinon & Gatrie leave, which obviously means Rolf is sad over his teacher departing. I don't know why I never noticed it before. Poof little Rolf.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Pet Peeves 1
1) Battling on a ship.
Perhaps it's the claustrophobia kicking in, or because I don't trust my pegasus knights enough to fly over water for fear of being bombarded by the enemy. (Curse you, enemy archers.) But I can't move anywhere. I just sit around and wait for the enemy to approach and hope they don't all go after the same person.
I don't care which game it is. I sit there and sweat when the chapter takes place on a ship. Probably my least favorite chapter ever is in PoR when they're fighting off the raven pirates. There aren't even that many of them. But they're everywhere...
2) Bowguns.
When the enemy has them equipped, the damage is crazy. There are few people that can successfully attack someone using a bowgun. And when I have them, they usually suck. What good is using my prized archers close-range with an Mt of, like, nine?
Only once I didn't completely hate the bowgun. I gave Rolf the birdfoe skill (I know, I know, it's a waste on an archer, but I just had to know). Not even kidding, the damage was, like, 49 x2. With a bowgun. It was hysterical.
3) Support converstion failures.
I know certain people can have support conversations. I have them literally following each other around to activate it, and what happens? Not only does the support not kick in, they somehow acquire support with someone who was nowhere near them.
I had Shinon & Rolf buddying up on everything when he returned in PoR. They only got to C support. Gatrie wasn't even near Shinon during any of the battles and they got up to A support. That's not what I wanted. How obnoxious.
The same is happening with Lyn & Kent at the moment. If anyone followed me around as much as Lyn does Kent, I'd be creeped out. So where's their support? I want them to support each other, dammit.
Perhaps it's the claustrophobia kicking in, or because I don't trust my pegasus knights enough to fly over water for fear of being bombarded by the enemy. (Curse you, enemy archers.) But I can't move anywhere. I just sit around and wait for the enemy to approach and hope they don't all go after the same person.
I don't care which game it is. I sit there and sweat when the chapter takes place on a ship. Probably my least favorite chapter ever is in PoR when they're fighting off the raven pirates. There aren't even that many of them. But they're everywhere...
2) Bowguns.
When the enemy has them equipped, the damage is crazy. There are few people that can successfully attack someone using a bowgun. And when I have them, they usually suck. What good is using my prized archers close-range with an Mt of, like, nine?
Only once I didn't completely hate the bowgun. I gave Rolf the birdfoe skill (I know, I know, it's a waste on an archer, but I just had to know). Not even kidding, the damage was, like, 49 x2. With a bowgun. It was hysterical.
3) Support converstion failures.
I know certain people can have support conversations. I have them literally following each other around to activate it, and what happens? Not only does the support not kick in, they somehow acquire support with someone who was nowhere near them.
I had Shinon & Rolf buddying up on everything when he returned in PoR. They only got to C support. Gatrie wasn't even near Shinon during any of the battles and they got up to A support. That's not what I wanted. How obnoxious.
The same is happening with Lyn & Kent at the moment. If anyone followed me around as much as Lyn does Kent, I'd be creeped out. So where's their support? I want them to support each other, dammit.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
PoR Conclusion
It really is amazing how quickly things conclude when you actually took the time to train your characters.
Last time I went through the PoR endgame, it took close to a week. I was so concerned with training everyone that I didn't have any super-strong characters, and it was nearly impossible. But I was smart this time. There were people I never even used because I was busy leveling everyone up and working on support relationships.
Endgame roster: (asterisk indicates maxed out exp)
Ike*
Soren*
Titania
Oscar*
Boyd
Rolf
Shinon*
Stefan*
Zihark
Muarim
Tanith
Nasir
Haar
Rhys
Support relationships:
Ike/Oscar (A)
Zihark/Muarim (A)
Shinon/Gatrie (A) [okay didn't use Gatrie in the end, because he kept on dying]
Soren/Stefan (B)
And a bunch of random C supports.
And I called in Giffca, who I never used before, who was seriously amazing. Why hadn't I ever used him before? Basically, the only people who did any damage to Ashnard at all were Ike, Giffca, and Nasir. Everyone else was just hanging out. I accidentally killed Tanith but it was so close to the end that I couldn't start over. Sad, though; I rather like her.
Excited to do the data transfer to Radiant Dawn. Curious to see how/if the gameplay changes. (I'm not using this as an excuse to play this game for the third time in four months, not at all.)
I can never get enough of the last video with Ike & Elincia. Come on. Who doesn't want them hooking up after that conversation? What better than a Queen and her hired mercenary?
Last time I went through the PoR endgame, it took close to a week. I was so concerned with training everyone that I didn't have any super-strong characters, and it was nearly impossible. But I was smart this time. There were people I never even used because I was busy leveling everyone up and working on support relationships.
Endgame roster: (asterisk indicates maxed out exp)
Ike*
Soren*
Titania
Oscar*
Boyd
Rolf
Shinon*
Stefan*
Zihark
Muarim
Tanith
Nasir
Haar
Rhys
Support relationships:
Ike/Oscar (A)
Zihark/Muarim (A)
Shinon/Gatrie (A) [okay didn't use Gatrie in the end, because he kept on dying]
Soren/Stefan (B)
And a bunch of random C supports.
And I called in Giffca, who I never used before, who was seriously amazing. Why hadn't I ever used him before? Basically, the only people who did any damage to Ashnard at all were Ike, Giffca, and Nasir. Everyone else was just hanging out. I accidentally killed Tanith but it was so close to the end that I couldn't start over. Sad, though; I rather like her.
Excited to do the data transfer to Radiant Dawn. Curious to see how/if the gameplay changes. (I'm not using this as an excuse to play this game for the third time in four months, not at all.)
I can never get enough of the last video with Ike & Elincia. Come on. Who doesn't want them hooking up after that conversation? What better than a Queen and her hired mercenary?
Monday, April 5, 2010
PoR ch. 27: Moment of Fate
The castle scene before Ike battles the Black Knight. I can't begin to tell you how many times I've attempted this chapter, because I lost count.
Actually, I did complete it first time around, but Ike had to retreat during his duel because, well, I would have killed him off. And then I just felt pathetic. But I pretty much have a system now to get around the castle. Ike & Soren up the stairs; Zihark, Muarim, Titania to the left; Oscar, Boyd, Rolf, Shinon to the right. Mist & Volke hang out in the back for healing and stealing. haha
Why yes, I can recite my formation without looking at the screen. Perhaps it's time to get past this chapter.
Admittedly, Ike & Mist aren't leveled up nearly as much as they should be to successfully do this (without me biting my nails). Actually, I never use Mist so she's only a level 4 cleric... which means she has to retreat rather early during the Black Knight battle. But I've equipped Ike with a bunch of elixers so there may be hope.
BUT IT'S DONE. I can hardly believe it. Ike activated aether twice and he basically had it. Of course, the fact that the Black Knight missed twice of the three times he swung certainly helped as well.
That's right, after all this time, it's done in three moves. Mist never even left. That totally makes it worth it.
Now I have to wonder... has he really been defeated? Or will he magically reappear in Radiant Dawn? I can't see how that story line would work without him...
Way to go Ike, level 14 lord.
Actually, I did complete it first time around, but Ike had to retreat during his duel because, well, I would have killed him off. And then I just felt pathetic. But I pretty much have a system now to get around the castle. Ike & Soren up the stairs; Zihark, Muarim, Titania to the left; Oscar, Boyd, Rolf, Shinon to the right. Mist & Volke hang out in the back for healing and stealing. haha
Why yes, I can recite my formation without looking at the screen. Perhaps it's time to get past this chapter.
Admittedly, Ike & Mist aren't leveled up nearly as much as they should be to successfully do this (without me biting my nails). Actually, I never use Mist so she's only a level 4 cleric... which means she has to retreat rather early during the Black Knight battle. But I've equipped Ike with a bunch of elixers so there may be hope.
BUT IT'S DONE. I can hardly believe it. Ike activated aether twice and he basically had it. Of course, the fact that the Black Knight missed twice of the three times he swung certainly helped as well.
That's right, after all this time, it's done in three moves. Mist never even left. That totally makes it worth it.
Now I have to wonder... has he really been defeated? Or will he magically reappear in Radiant Dawn? I can't see how that story line would work without him...
Way to go Ike, level 14 lord.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Three Brothers Triangle Attack
As expected, I was finally able to beat Naesala using the three brothers' triangle attack. What I didn't expect was the way in which it happened.
As we know, to use the triangle attack the three have to be around the enemy within attacking distance. In this case, they have to be two squares away from my selected bird foe, as they're using bows.
Oscar had taken his place to Naesala's right. Rolf hadn't moved yet, because I planned for him to get the critical hit. I moved Boyd into place at Naesala's left, and the triangle attack activated. Wait, what? Here is my lame MS Paint version of the formation that worked:
It wasn't until the following day, when contemplating yet again why that worked, that it occurred to me Rolf was equipped with the longbow. So theoretically, even though they weren't officially in the proper formation, Rolf was within striking distance.
Boyd critical hit, then Rolf critical hit with the laguz bow, and he was done.
Fantastic! I can beat anyone like this!
In other archer news: I'm in line to order a Shinon plushie from eERIechan on DeviantART. THIS EXCITES ME SO MUCH you have no idea. He'll be fully equipped with bow & arrows, too. squee!
As we know, to use the triangle attack the three have to be around the enemy within attacking distance. In this case, they have to be two squares away from my selected bird foe, as they're using bows.
Oscar had taken his place to Naesala's right. Rolf hadn't moved yet, because I planned for him to get the critical hit. I moved Boyd into place at Naesala's left, and the triangle attack activated. Wait, what? Here is my lame MS Paint version of the formation that worked:
It wasn't until the following day, when contemplating yet again why that worked, that it occurred to me Rolf was equipped with the longbow. So theoretically, even though they weren't officially in the proper formation, Rolf was within striking distance.
Boyd critical hit, then Rolf critical hit with the laguz bow, and he was done.
Fantastic! I can beat anyone like this!
In other archer news: I'm in line to order a Shinon plushie from eERIechan on DeviantART. THIS EXCITES ME SO MUCH you have no idea. He'll be fully equipped with bow & arrows, too. squee!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
PoR ch. 19: Entrusted
This chapter is a PAIN IN THE NECK.
So now I get to battle Naesala, and he's pretty much indestructible so he kills everyone. I've reset the chapter at least five time today. I've got to stop putting Boyd in his path. Though his HP is insane, that blasted raven kills him with two blows. At least I have Shinon back, so he can battle some birds for me.
Perhaps tomorrow I'll actually get through it.
I viewed the second of the "three brothers" base conversation, and I had hoped to do the triangle attack on Naesala but he always situates himself in a place where I can't get all three brothers around him (like, near a cliff). I could totally beat him in that formation. But my point in bringing that up is to further prove how lovably clueless Ike is.
Rolf: We have a secret man...
Boyd: Shhh!
[They all depart]
Ike: Secret man... Mandolin? Manicotti?
I'd like to know what secret manicotti is, Ike. Though if Oscar is the one preparing it...
Anywho. OH! Has anyone ever seen Boyd do colossus with a bow? FANTASTIC. I wish I could find a video. He flips the bow & arrow nunchuck-style before shooting. It's now my second favorite move ever. Behind deadeye, that is. Naturally.
So now I get to battle Naesala, and he's pretty much indestructible so he kills everyone. I've reset the chapter at least five time today. I've got to stop putting Boyd in his path. Though his HP is insane, that blasted raven kills him with two blows. At least I have Shinon back, so he can battle some birds for me.
Perhaps tomorrow I'll actually get through it.
I viewed the second of the "three brothers" base conversation, and I had hoped to do the triangle attack on Naesala but he always situates himself in a place where I can't get all three brothers around him (like, near a cliff). I could totally beat him in that formation. But my point in bringing that up is to further prove how lovably clueless Ike is.
Rolf: We have a secret man...
Boyd: Shhh!
[They all depart]
Ike: Secret man... Mandolin? Manicotti?
I'd like to know what secret manicotti is, Ike. Though if Oscar is the one preparing it...
Anywho. OH! Has anyone ever seen Boyd do colossus with a bow? FANTASTIC. I wish I could find a video. He flips the bow & arrow nunchuck-style before shooting. It's now my second favorite move ever. Behind deadeye, that is. Naturally.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Recycled Characters
It took me far too long to realize that my paladins in Blazing Sword are in red and green... much like my paladins (of sort) in Path of Radiance. Curious how I'm playing both of them right now.
Dear Intelligent Systems... what? Now I'm going to forever believe that Oscar & Kieran are recycled versions of Sain & Kent. At least visually. Sain reminds me more of Gatrie than anything else, personality-wise, which just further proves my theory of recycled characters. Also: the moment I saw Nils I thought he was Rolf with blue hair. Look it up.
My brain also mixes up the plethora of spikey red-haired boys, including Roy, Wil, Ewan, and Eliwood. Yet Tormod is in the clear. I confuse Tormod for no one, because he's my favorite fire mage ever.
Dear Intelligent Systems... what? Now I'm going to forever believe that Oscar & Kieran are recycled versions of Sain & Kent. At least visually. Sain reminds me more of Gatrie than anything else, personality-wise, which just further proves my theory of recycled characters. Also: the moment I saw Nils I thought he was Rolf with blue hair. Look it up.
My brain also mixes up the plethora of spikey red-haired boys, including Roy, Wil, Ewan, and Eliwood. Yet Tormod is in the clear. I confuse Tormod for no one, because he's my favorite fire mage ever.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
PoR ch. 9: Gallia
My mother walked into the room as I laughed at Mordecai & Ike's conversation, and I couldn't explain just why I enjoy their back-and-forth so much.
"Your hair is blue. You must be Ike."
I remembered this damn beach from the last time I played, and I've been waiting for that moment Boyd & Rolf bickered because Rolf can't possibly know how to use a weapon. So I love it because he gets to join in on the fun, but I hate this level because it took me forever last time. Not that it's all that difficult, but I simply had to visit those houses in the northwest portion of the map, thus putting me in the path of a few venin weapons.
I've been really trying not to stick Titania on her own and plow through everyone, but she does it so well. So what if I stick her on the beach to gather some goodies on her own, while everyone else actually works? She did just reveal to Ike how much she loves the ocean, after all. Why not defeat some pirates & visit some locals while you're at it?
Well I get to try this level again tomorrow night, as I accidentally killed Ilyana. It's kind of mean to let her go after I just recruited her.
"Your hair is blue. You must be Ike."
I remembered this damn beach from the last time I played, and I've been waiting for that moment Boyd & Rolf bickered because Rolf can't possibly know how to use a weapon. So I love it because he gets to join in on the fun, but I hate this level because it took me forever last time. Not that it's all that difficult, but I simply had to visit those houses in the northwest portion of the map, thus putting me in the path of a few venin weapons.
I've been really trying not to stick Titania on her own and plow through everyone, but she does it so well. So what if I stick her on the beach to gather some goodies on her own, while everyone else actually works? She did just reveal to Ike how much she loves the ocean, after all. Why not defeat some pirates & visit some locals while you're at it?
Well I get to try this level again tomorrow night, as I accidentally killed Ilyana. It's kind of mean to let her go after I just recruited her.
Shinon
If Shinon were a real person, I'd probably want nothing to do with him. He's a drunk, a racist, and there's only a small spark of compassion within him. That he doesn't want anyone knowing. Which is probably why I love him.And the fact he rocks from his first appearance certainly helps as well.
Despite his inability to attack close-range the majority of the time, I still stick him in the enemy's path. They crowd around him, he misses all their attacks, and then my allies can ambush the enemy. (See, I would rock at tactician. Move over, Soren.) Well heck, I have a soft spot for anyone with a bow to begin with. Shinon. Rolf. Innes. Wil. They're always the first characters I level up because I use them so often.
But Shinon? He's awesome from beginning to end, and that includes his disappearance in PoR. I can still max out his exp points even if he's missing a good chunk of the game.
Rolf: Look, look, Uncle Shinon! Doesn't it look like a bow now?
Shinon: I guess you could...categorize it as a bow. Maybe. If you closed your eyes.
Can we also discuss how he doesn't say anything about being called "uncle"? He secretly loves it.
(ps, I have no idea where this fan art came from, but I'd love to find out. I have it tacked to my bulletin board at work.)
Also, I've been known to watch only the first 1:10 of this scene. Oh, if I had only played PoR first, I would have understood it all when this occurred in RD.
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