Apologies for the sequential post, but this thread had no replies when I started typing up my last post (how many hours ago did I start writing that?), so I was unable to respond to these.

Quote Originally Posted by Flaming Ice
Unfortunately I don't have a wireless connection but I really like this game too.
Go to somewhere with free WiFi. The DLCs are great, and the SpotPass content alone needs to be downloaded (and is free!). Once you've downloaded them, you won't need the connection anymore (it turns out that multiplayer is local only ), so just find somewhere to download them once.



The only thing about class swapping though is that it seems to make some characters less unique...they should give different characters personal skills too to make them stand out a bit more.
I think they did this about right, actually. The parent characters only have 3 classes (of about fifteen) that they can reclass into. It's a minor enough number that it keeps them customized, and leads to a ton of min/maxing development for the children characters. Plus, some of the job combinations are just so much fun. Such as the fact that Kellam can reclass into a Thief. Because he's one of the stealthiest members of the team since no one ever notices him.

7 is still my favourite.
Forum spellchecker is telling me you have an extra "u" there.


Quote Originally Posted by Bolivar View Post
46 views and no replies, what an underappreciated gem!!!

So me and Sky have been fangirling over it via PM, but I'll post some thoughts here.

If you're an SRPG fan, this system makes it worth jumping into the DS, simple as that. This is my first Fire Emblem, but I am enjoying its own take ont he SRPG genre, particularly with relationships and pairing up. The story has been a little typical for me up to where I'm at (Chapter 15 or 16 or so), but I find that a lot of these games start off that way then get progressively deeper as the plot develops, and I am starting to see some of that.
Yay, I can finally talk to Bolivar about the children characters. I mean, sheesh, it was a huge part of the advertising that was aimed at fans of the series, but Bolivar apparently hadn't heard of it. And there is so much depth to that system.

I told Sky, but I'm an unapologetic sucker for 3D gaming. I don't know if it's a standard-bearer for the 3DS, but Fire Emblem does make pretty cool use of the 3D feature. I like how it makes the battlefield look like a tabletop setup you might find in a Warhammer/detailed pen-and-paper type RPG (EOFF needs to get back into that again...). And I think a big advantage of 3D is how it enhances traditional 3D graphics in a way that you can really see the depth of things. The music is also pretty good, it's definitely crept into my head throughout the day.
While we're talking about the 3D, I'd just like to say that this game's 3D cutscenes are absolutely GORGEOUS. They look utterly phenomenal. I'm not usually one for 3D visuals, honestly, but the cutscenes (and a lot of the artwork) make truly beautiful use of the feature.

I just started a job that involves a bit of commuting, and this has been my go-to game for that purpose. I haven't been going through the story as much as playing random battles and grinding up my weaker characters. So I think no matter how you play SRPGs, this game's got what it takes to tickle your fancy. This is the kind of handheld gaming I enjoy immensely, and I can't wait to get more into this series!
The DLCs are a decent place to start. They'll introduce you to some of the characters, at least.