Cherche would be a different slot anyway (and is really only there if you don't have bunny camilla). You'd want to switch out like Palla, or one of the dozens of blue flyers.
I know when I'm being whale hunted and I'm not having it. It pains me but I only have 340 orbs and I'm not diving into that Oscar trap when I can still try for Bike.
Maybe she'll eventually be part of another banner where she is the only blue.
Edit: it took 86 orbs but now I have Bike! -HP +SPD, so if I pair him with Lancina he should be able to avoid getting doubled a lot more often.
My -ATK +DEF Lancina might want that steady breath though...
I will absolutely be diving head-first into that Oscar trap. It helps that I actually like the guy a lot, but even without seeing his stats, it's hard to imagine ever wanting him over Camus.
Can't wait to start seeing distant counter/vantage Nephenees in the arena.
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Dr. Flamingo49 Gilded Disc Perceives the SunRegistered Userregular
edited September 2017
Wow, only having three units on a New Heroes Banner is really weird. Almost like they needed to push someone to Tempest Trials at the last second? Or maybe they're gonna surprise us with another three soon? Or maybe we're just getting only three new units from the world with one of(?) the largest casts in any Fire Emblem game?
As for the Black Knight, it's possible he's the Tempest Trials reward, and I wouldn't be disappointed, but there is that live action trailer that has a snippet of gameplay at the end, which shows a unique map that looks way more like a GHB. Maybe that's just a promotional image, but it is based on a real map from Path of Radiance so I'm leaning towards "real." Either way is fine with me.
Oh hey, I didn't notice that Flier Formation was a B-skill. I just assumed it was a C without looking. That makes it significantly better. Looking forward to finally being able to attempt a flying team, although I'm still critically lacking a ranged unit.
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I'm definitely gonna pull for Elincia, but idk about her artwork.
Quick question, if I merge a unit into another, does the new unit inherit the skills the lost unit inherited but did not learn?
Down to 199 orbs, but chasing a second Ike got me a Celica (this banner has no freaking green orbs I swear). She's perfect, +ATK and -DEF and could probably do work in arena assault for me... But Xander is looking at that distant defense and breathing heavy...
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Warlock82Never pet a burning dogRegistered Userregular
Cherche would be a different slot anyway (and is really only there if you don't have bunny camilla). You'd want to switch out like Palla, or one of the dozens of blue flyers.
I'm definitely gonna pull for Elincia, but idk about her artwork.
Quick question, if I merge a unit into another, does the new unit inherit the skills the lost unit inherited but did not learn?
I was initially put off by Athena's goofy ass portrait, but she's a right terror on the battlefield, plus I fell in love with her sprite, her accent, and her dialog.
Cherche would be a different slot anyway (and is really only there if you don't have bunny camilla). You'd want to switch out like Palla, or one of the dozens of blue flyers.
Except I do have bunny Camilla
I think the ideal flyer team ends up being what, Hinoka, Elincia, mages or something now?
Urrrgh, why you gotta do me like this, game? Nephenee is one of my most-wanted units, but a 25% chance to get her on a blue 5*, when I'm already a bit bloated on blues? I just can't.
I might try for Elincia, though. She isn't quite a first-stringer, but thinking about it there aren't a huge number of sword-users I'm attached to, so this might be the best chance I get to fill up on red inheritance fodder for quite a while. Plus fliers are neat and Team Jill will need a solid red after I definitely get her.
Urrrgh, why you gotta do me like this, game? Nephenee is one of my most-wanted units, but a 25% chance to get her on a blue 5*, when I'm already a bit bloated on blues? I just can't.
In fairness, the odds are a little better than that. Given that the summoned heroes are determined before you actually select the orbs, There's a 1% chance that any given orb will be Nephenee, but only around a 0.75% chance (actually closer to 0.8, since there's more reds and blues in the pool than greens or colorless) that any given orb will be an off-focus blue 5*. So the odds of a blue 5* being Nephenee is more like 36%. May not be much of an improvement, but it's good to know what your odds actually are when deciding if it's worth it to roll.
Had an arena match where the last two units standing were Abel (mine) and Lukas. I couldn't do any damage to him, and he only did 1 damage to me. Out of pride I maaaaaay have forced him to deplete my HP over the course of 40+ turns rather than surrender.
Down to 199 orbs, but chasing a second Ike got me a Celica (this banner has no freaking green orbs I swear). She's perfect, +ATK and -DEF and could probably do work in arena assault for me... But Xander is looking at that distant defense and breathing heavy...
Distant Defense Seal tells you not to do it.
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Down to 199 orbs, but chasing a second Ike got me a Celica (this banner has no freaking green orbs I swear). She's perfect, +ATK and -DEF and could probably do work in arena assault for me... But Xander is looking at that distant defense and breathing heavy...
Down to 199 orbs, but chasing a second Ike got me a Celica (this banner has no freaking green orbs I swear). She's perfect, +ATK and -DEF and could probably do work in arena assault for me... But Xander is looking at that distant defense and breathing heavy...
Ugh, yeah, I was planning to go for Nephanee, but if she's sharing blue, I'll probably hold off. I'll probably try to snipe Elinica though. Trying to scrounge together 9 orbs to give the brave banner one more go for Bike.
The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. ~ Terry Pratchett
Down to 199 orbs, but chasing a second Ike got me a Celica (this banner has no freaking green orbs I swear). She's perfect, +ATK and -DEF and could probably do work in arena assault for me... But Xander is looking at that distant defense and breathing heavy...
Distant Defense Seal tells you not to do it.
Distant Defense seal also tells you to DO IT.
An unmerged Distant Def 3 Xander can reach +14 Def/Res with the seal and a Fortify buff. +18 with Summoner and Ally Supports, and +22 or +26 with Ward. All when fighting ranged units.
Having a rough time in Arena this week. Most of the issue is the increase in viable horse emblem teams what with the Cavalyn. If they ever make one that can dance/sing it's gonna be brutal. Although if the move is called "Neigh" or something i'd accept that as a fair trade.
So if everyone could just run Armor emblem teams for Defense, i'd appreciate it. They're so useless, i love them.
Ugh, I think thats it for orbs for me on this banner. My last 3 pulls: 3* Frederick, 4* Frederick, and ... a 3* Arthur.
Bleh.
Someday Bike, you'll be mine! Someday...
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Dr. Flamingo49 Gilded Disc Perceives the SunRegistered Userregular
Maybe Nephenee will show up in the Tempest Trial banner too? If they have room. Actually, I guess Ike's gonna be a bonus unit for the next TT, I kind of regret grinding out his SP on this one if it's gonna be easier on the next one.
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Warlock82Never pet a burning dogRegistered Userregular
edited September 2017
9 hours left for Tempest Trial mini and I'm just baaaarely over 10k rank. I'm determined to at least get enough score to move up to the next bracket (which is 5k - 10k). That's an extra 2000 feathers. Definitely worth it.
Doubt I could get into the 1k-5k bracket, but I may test the waters just to see if I move faster up the ranks over a certain point threshold. It's possible most people gave up at a certain point and I'll start jumping up fast...
Maybe Nephenee will show up in the Tempest Trial banner too? If they have room. Actually, I guess Ike's gonna be a bonus unit for the next TT, I kind of regret grinding out his SP on this one if it's gonna be easier on the next one.
I mean, very possible. Sonya, Delthea and Gray immediately came back for their TT banner.
I'll be curious to see if all three end up as 40% bonus heroes. I feel like Ike for sure will be. And Soren has a chance too. I wonder if Brave Ike will be a bonus hero? Or if they'll include a 20% F2P option as they've done with some other TTs...
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Maybe she'll eventually be part of another banner where she is the only blue.
Edit: it took 86 orbs but now I have Bike! -HP +SPD, so if I pair him with Lancina he should be able to avoid getting doubled a lot more often.
My -ATK +DEF Lancina might want that steady breath though...
As for the Black Knight, it's possible he's the Tempest Trials reward, and I wouldn't be disappointed, but there is that live action trailer that has a snippet of gameplay at the end, which shows a unique map that looks way more like a GHB. Maybe that's just a promotional image, but it is based on a real map from Path of Radiance so I'm leaning towards "real." Either way is fine with me.
Here's the video for reference:
I almost got away scot free but lol unique brave sword flier.
Quick question, if I merge a unit into another, does the new unit inherit the skills the lost unit inherited but did not learn?
I've always wanted fliers but RNG says no.
Wonder what kind of retarded shenanigans the AI will get to with flier teams now though.
Well, it only increases move range by 1 really. I suppose it negates gravity too but...
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Except I do have bunny Camilla
Importantly the skills carry over but SP does not, so use it all up first.
I was initially put off by Athena's goofy ass portrait, but she's a right terror on the battlefield, plus I fell in love with her sprite, her accent, and her dialog.
"HERE IS THING FOR YOU!"
I think the ideal flyer team ends up being what, Hinoka, Elincia, mages or something now?
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And I got another 5* Lukas who's gonna be Fortress Def fodder for Lucina.
Hmm. You know, I wouldn't mind one last shot at Lancina or Hector...
RED x3
WHITE x2
goddamnit
welp, a 4th adult tiki
I was just about to post something along the lines of how my biggest gripe is not having at least 1 of each color per pull.
I might try for Elincia, though. She isn't quite a first-stringer, but thinking about it there aren't a huge number of sword-users I'm attached to, so this might be the best chance I get to fill up on red inheritance fodder for quite a while. Plus fliers are neat and Team Jill will need a solid red after I definitely get her.
In fairness, the odds are a little better than that. Given that the summoned heroes are determined before you actually select the orbs, There's a 1% chance that any given orb will be Nephenee, but only around a 0.75% chance (actually closer to 0.8, since there's more reds and blues in the pool than greens or colorless) that any given orb will be an off-focus blue 5*. So the odds of a blue 5* being Nephenee is more like 36%. May not be much of an improvement, but it's good to know what your odds actually are when deciding if it's worth it to roll.
Distant Defense Seal tells you not to do it.
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Do they not stack?
Distant Defense seal also tells you to DO IT.
Mine has Life and Death too.
I assume we'll know tonight. With the banner hitting tomorrow there HAS to be a patch. Datamining should be quick.
An unmerged Distant Def 3 Xander can reach +14 Def/Res with the seal and a Fortify buff. +18 with Summoner and Ally Supports, and +22 or +26 with Ward. All when fighting ranged units.
Bring it on baby-hands.
A DC BK with Distant DEF or one with Steady Breath...both sound terrifying.
--Mark Twain
So if everyone could just run Armor emblem teams for Defense, i'd appreciate it. They're so useless, i love them.
Bleh.
Someday Bike, you'll be mine! Someday...
Doubt I could get into the 1k-5k bracket, but I may test the waters just to see if I move faster up the ranks over a certain point threshold. It's possible most people gave up at a certain point and I'll start jumping up fast...
Edit:
I mean, very possible. Sonya, Delthea and Gray immediately came back for their TT banner.
I'll be curious to see if all three end up as 40% bonus heroes. I feel like Ike for sure will be. And Soren has a chance too. I wonder if Brave Ike will be a bonus hero? Or if they'll include a 20% F2P option as they've done with some other TTs...