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Fire Emblem If to feature Base Building mode and head rubbing mode
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Makoto Yuki
Banned
Looks interesting. Guess that solves what I'm gonna do with my Gold if I'm not buying weapons over and over again.
Leafhopper
Banned
The game will get banned on GAF if it's anything beyond that.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
The Amiibo support bothers me more than the stylus rubbing sequence. Does it have to be shoehorned into EVERY FUCKING GAME? And the worst part is, the Fire Emblem Amiibos are notoriously difficult to find.
But these characters don't even play a role in the story, they're totally unimportant.
There have been quite a few more or less drastic changes annnounced when it comes to the actual strategy gameplay for the game - dismissing it before it comes out seems kind of weird knowing this. I don't know if the strategy is going to turn out deeper and more to your liking, but there's a lot of indication that they are putting thought into it, so you should at least give them the benefit of the doubt.
Regarding the battle animations - I don't know what exactly you'd call "super detailed", but I feel that, if Awakening doesn't evoke that to you, neither did Shadow Dragon/New Mystery of the Emblem and Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn, so I doubt it has something to do with them concentrating on creating "pandering" content, and rather more with the change to 3D models.
It was pretty obvious they were going to be in after Code Name Steam.
I mean you do realize that this already supported DLC codes from the Card game that they released in Japan right?
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
man, they are really going all in with this game, they really want it to sell MILLIONS.
I'm in, as I trust that the game is going to be good.
I'm in, as I trust that the game is going to be good.
Bases: Awesome. This should be really interesting.
That other new rubbing stuff: What the fuck are you doing with putting that rubbing trash in my Fire Emblem games. Awakening was already very borderline in many areas, this just goes well over the border. I get that the otaku contributed to a part of the sales but the waifu wars it brought with it is something I could've gone without. Now that they try to pander even more to them, well, I guess I'll keep ignoring it but I would've liked for it to not be a thing at all.
If the gameplay is a major step up from Awakening and is more in line Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn then they can put a side option in the menu for rubbing dragons with lipstick on them for all I care, I just wish they don't put all their focus into pandering to just a part of those who contributed to Awakening's sales (and I'm sure it's not that huge a part anyway, part of Awakening's sale success was the Casual mode, the marketing behind it and the state of 3DS at the time).
That other new rubbing stuff: What the fuck are you doing with putting that rubbing trash in my Fire Emblem games. Awakening was already very borderline in many areas, this just goes well over the border. I get that the otaku contributed to a part of the sales but the waifu wars it brought with it is something I could've gone without. Now that they try to pander even more to them, well, I guess I'll keep ignoring it but I would've liked for it to not be a thing at all.
If the gameplay is a major step up from Awakening and is more in line Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn then they can put a side option in the menu for rubbing dragons with lipstick on them for all I care, I just wish they don't put all their focus into pandering to just a part of those who contributed to Awakening's sales (and I'm sure it's not that huge a part anyway, part of Awakening's sale success was the Casual mode, the marketing behind it and the state of 3DS at the time).
Yeah I can't believe they're including support for Fire Emblem accessories in a Fire Emblem game, absolutely taking the piss with that one.
Cow Mengde
Banned
This. They're just silly bonuses. Even with Ike, it won't change the overall tone of the game. People don't suddenly become more bad-ass.
amiibone
Leafhopper
Banned
In before you get Avatar quoted.
I know right? It's totally absurd.
[sweats profusely]
Well, Fire Emblem amiibos are the rarest of them all and they have the most gameplay usage, it's a very valid complaint imho.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
The best part of this game is going to be the salt in every single thread.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
Oh, I'm not surprised that they implemented Amiibo support. The problem is that they're locking content behind a potentially $100+ paywall because Nintendo is withholding supply. Secondhand Robin Amiibos are currently going for up to $50 on Amazon Canada right now.
Pfft! Yeah right, I totally talk to my male friends that way without any implications whatsoever.
sensui-tomo
Member
Yeah, I'll have to wait and see on the strategic parts. There are some parts that intrigue me--like the new weapons triangle system, but I felt really burned by Awakening so I was quick to dismiss If.
And yeah, the battle anims felt lackluster ever since the shift to 3D. I feel like they could definitely improve on that front. I'm just feeling crotchety, the game just doesn't seem to appeal to me anymore.
Makoto Yuki
Banned
Between waifu wars, and classic vs newer FE gameplay mechanics, I can't. High sodium content in the near future.
There is plenty of time to resupply the Fire Emblem amiibos. Game is scheduled for 2016 in the West.
The most important question right here
I heard that.
I chose Titania because their poses are kind of similar and they are both wield axes. You' re right about Jill and Petrine, but depending on which side you choose, Camilla might end up being the female mentor role like Titania was.
They didn't resupply enough for Code Name Steam : /.
I'm wondering if we're going to see IF amiibos in the future.
Cow Mengde
Banned
I don't like the male main character in If. I don't have too much complaint about the female, it's just that the male is too girly. Chrom was ok. It felt like they were trying to recapture Ike with Chrom.
Modest Mauser
Member
I loved Awakening, but this is pretty bizarre.
Makoto Yuki
Banned
Dude turns into a dragon, nothing more masculine than that. Does his feminine qualities make you feel insecure?
Gonzo The Great
Banned
They "restocked" the Marth Amiibo due to the release of Code Name: S.T.E.A.M, and it was gone in like 10 minutes. They're playing games, and anybody with a brain knows it.
But wasn't it just a few days ago that Nintendo apologized for the shortage and promised to do better in the future?
How exactly does it benefit Nintendo when some private sellers sell these amiibos for exorbitant prices?
Not to mention there's likely to be 3 different body options like Awakening and including one with a more masculine tone. Seems like a weird reason to write off the main male character as you can make them into anything you really want.
Well, male main is customizable.
As for Ike, you know all the complaints about him being a Gorilla, so I'm not expecting anything like him ever again.
kuroneko0509
Member
Chrom pls
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
Maybe he is just tired of the 'girly' male main character in japanese games and a more rugged mc is kind of refreshing for these games?
Mr. Nice_Guy
Member
Base building looks really cool. Amiibo locked content unfortunate because of the rarity of FE amiibo's, so here is hoping for the cards to include those characters early on.
And as someone who has been arguing against a lot of the hate towards the "pandering" content Awakening added, I can confidently say the waifu/husbdando stuff shown today is a disappointing development. Awakening's content was at least interesting and added to the game. Petting your waifu is all sorts of pathetic.
That being said, doesn't look like it'll affect the actual game much, so it can be easily ignored.
And as someone who has been arguing against a lot of the hate towards the "pandering" content Awakening added, I can confidently say the waifu/husbdando stuff shown today is a disappointing development. Awakening's content was at least interesting and added to the game. Petting your waifu is all sorts of pathetic.
That being said, doesn't look like it'll affect the actual game much, so it can be easily ignored.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
Because they are under the belief that it creates demand and a mystique around their products. This idea that "NINTENDO UNDERESTIMATED DEMAND" is just hilarious. There have been shortages since the first wave, and production reportedly takes around three months.
Aaronrules380
Member
I still believe it's more a matter of Nintendo still lacking the production capability to make enough Amiibo. Scaling up production can be a long and costly endeavor.
You can customize your avatar and it is a safe bet there will be different body types again. So creating the bulky, manly guy with short hair and a scar should be easy.
It doesn't benefit Nintendo, but Nintendo is incredibly risk averse with Fire Emblem when the IP is stronger than ever.
1. No 12 coming over to America.
2. Awakening's announcement in America was basically a mistake by Reggie to a Kotaku interviewer.
3. Severe supply limits on Awakening on launch.
4. The Fire Emblem Amiibo situation.
Nintendo is afraid of stock sitting on the shelves and not selling with Fire Emblem in particular.
I blame Shadow Dragon for all of this.
Mr. Nice_Guy
Member
I don't mean to be rude, but you should not believe everything PR sends out. The Lucina and Robin amiibo's were gone on Amazon in less than a minute the other day. Time and again Nintendo has shown they aren't willing to make enough of certain amiibos. They just simply don't care.
WrenchNinja
Member
It's rubbing characters for points.
Quick and dirty
God I am going to get stared at for playing this on the bus.
What are you doing IS?
Sgt.Pepper
Banned
Haha. I think the poster says that because the male design is already canonized in both official art and cover. If they appear on the next Smash Bros, we won't have any customization.
Leafhopper
Banned
/dead
Okay? Pokemon was arguably worse as it just raised crit chances.
lol.
Uh excuse me it's 1000 year old loli dragon. Thank you very much.
So we just assume they're stupid and don't want to earn more money? Why do they need to create demand when the demand is already there?