Let's Play Fire Emblem 7

[Flux_Blade]

Well, as I mentioned before, I'm a bit of a fanatic fan of the series and as Fire Emblem 7 gives an easy way to do a let's play.



For those who do not know what Fire Emblem is, it is a S-RPG that now has 13 games for it out in Japan. The first game to actually be translated officially in English is this one. Hence it's name in English is just Fire Emblem. This is a prequel to the 6th game, where Roy is the main character.

So the first part of the game is Lyn Mode, which follows Lyn, one of the three main characters of the game. There are two versions of this mode. Normal mode, which was made to explain the game mechanics to those that had not played before. or hard mode, which drops the required actions to teach. Once Lyn's Mode is finished, the game continues on to either Eliwood or Hector's Mode. Hector's Mode is longer as it has three more possible chapters.


This Fire Emblem was unique in the fact there is a tactician, whom the player is supposed to be that the characters have a limited interaction.

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So before I begin, would people prefer I do Normal or Hard Mode for Lyn's Mode?

Also, I am leaving up to who I used to the forumites, though if none of the people suggested are on the map, I may just wing it.

For information about the game, such as units and supports, http://www.serenesforest.net/fe7/

[Greybane]

Hard mode. Normal Mode was easy.

[MEKristian]

May as well do Lyn Hard Mode for all the screwy, non-tutorial things you can do. But I don't really care either way.

And I'm extremely torn between whether to want the Tactician to be named "Sokka" or "Zero"... :V

[Flux_Blade]

May as well do Lyn Hard Mode for all the screwy, non-tutorial things you can do. But I don't really care either way.

And I'm extremely torn between whether to want the Tactician to be named "Sokka" or "Zero"... :V

Okay, just curious, which Zero are you talking about?

[MEKristian]

May as well do Lyn Hard Mode for all the screwy, non-tutorial things you can do. But I don't really care either way.

And I'm extremely torn between whether to want the Tactician to be named "Sokka" or "Zero"... :V

Okay, just curious, which Zero are you talking about?

The FABULOUS one.

[Joe]

Let's go for Hard mode, as I assume that'll give us the most interesting ride for this LP (don't really know much about Fire Emblem).

[Flux_Blade]

Well as it has been decided, we're playing on hard mode, and due to dice roll,

Prologue: Learn the game and meet a main character

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Well that's the last time I trust the other tacticians with my drink at graduation,



Huh, what's that smell, Yes, delicious food



Oh, and hey, a green haired girl I don't know.



I nod as I groan at the introduction. Thanks for helping me.



Sokka, nice to meet you.



Hey! My name's odd?



Thanks, good cover.





Well, you know how at the academy-





Wait, you shouldn't go out alone. But, she's faster than me and by the time I make it to the entrance of the tent, she runs in saying,





So how many?

I only saw two.



Wait, hold on, you make sure I'm alright and then think I'm going to just sit here and wait, I'm coming too-



Well, actually I'm more of a strategist, or rather a tactician, just graduated.



Lyn, you think everything about me is odd.



Good, otherwise, I'll just have followed you, since you can't fight the bandits and keep me here.

After following her out, she points out where the bandits were hiding.

"Over here."


Well, you should concentrate on fighting one of the bandits at a time.



Thanks I should be fine.





Lyn jumps into the fray as she takes her swings at the bandit.



And fortunately, she does well in the first round against the bandit, dodging his axe, but before finishing him...



Watch out, axe welders can swing faster than they look.

[Game Information] This is setup of the damage comes from the random number generator, (RNG) which determines whether or not an attack hits, in Fire Emblem 6 and later, the game would have two numbers, average them, and compare it to the score needed to hit, if it is equal or lower than the need score to hit, it hit, so technically due to how it is set up, less than 50 hit accuracy is less and over 50 is more. However, to show how to use the healing items, the vulneraries, the game had preset the numbers, so the bandit would hit on the attack they initiate. The three gameboy advance games all have the RNG preset, but since I know nothing about it, I won't try to abuse it.





Well, here is the screen they show before you have an unit actually attack, if a unit has more than four speed than the enemy, it can double attack. [/game information]

One down, one to go, though I'm thinking that guy over there is a bit stronger, just be careful.




Great, the maniac thinks he's someone important.





Since I didn't want her to die from a bad chance, I had Lyn use another vulnerary. Unfortunately, I was right, she got hit again.





Please don't miss, I really don't want my first battle to go so poorly.



Alright!



And hey, low and behold, she leveled up.



Overall, the level up is really good for Lyn, though a defense point would be nice, if she gets enough evasion, it won't matter so much.

Hey, nice job, Lyn, that was a good fight.



And food.



"You must have really needed it."



Actually, it was more the good food.



Sure what's up?



Of course I was one of the top graduates at the academy, not to brag of-course.



Sure, that sounds fine with me, though you should probably tell your parents before we head off.



That's not what, uh-oh...







Hence the anger at the bandits.





But, my tribe is







Hey, there's nothing wrong with letting out when you need to.





Sure, I bet you can.





Right, so we need to go find you a master swords-fighter to help...



Wait, I don't know how to fight directly, but, since you seem a natural with the weapon... yeah, I got an idea.



You're welcome, see isn't it a good thing I have an odd job.




Hey we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves-, who am I kidding, that is a great goal to aim for.

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One of the big changes made to the game from Japan to US here, besides names of course, is that Lyn's older in the American version. She goes from being 15 in the Japanese game to being 18 at this point. Which leads to the bit silly part of asking a legal adult for permission from her parents. Also there is another time this translation causes a problem. I'll point it out later.

Next chapter, Christmas is coming.

[Joe]

Nice girl; I just hope she doesn't have too much baggage about the dead parents thing.

Us: Hey Lyn, how do you like your eggs?
Lyn: WAAAHH!!! My parents liked eggs!!!
Us:

[Flux_Blade]

Nice girl; I just hope she doesn't have too much baggage about the dead parents thing.

Us: Hey Lyn, how do you like your eggs?
Lyn: WAAAHH!!! My parents liked eggs!!!
Us:

Actually the only problem she has later about the incident is bandits in general, I think. Also with 150 images I'm breaking up the chapter into two spoilers. You have been warned.

Chapter 1: Lyn's Heritage Revealed

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The game starts off with a review of what happened and hint of what is to come.






Alright next chapter.

Looks like the place is a tad more busy.

Yes, you can so tell I didn't pay attention to geography class.

Sure, I'll get the food, and since you know what type of weapon-

Huh, I think that was to you, Lyn.





*Snorts* Yeah, I don't think that's going to work.



I wonder if he notices she's trying to send, not interested to you.



Oh, I have to use that one later.



Sure, we really need to get going.

Well, he's persistence, I'll give you that.
Couldn't he tell I wasn't interested?
He's a knight, he's probably taken too many hits to the head.

Christmas time.
In Fire Emblem games except maybe 13, which I have not played, there have always been two cavaliers, one in green armor and one in red armor, based off of the original pair, Cain and Abel. They usually have clashing personalities, with one being very serious while the other is more passionate.







Hey, Lyn, got everything you need to train?
Yes, though I think you got more than enough food.
You can never have enough food. Wait, it looks like your 'friend' has another blocking the road with him.





Oh good, here I thought we have another argument.


And she gets another jab in at the callous oaf. Though I don't like the red knight's stare at her.




Wait, Lyn's implied she hasn't left the plains before...

Why is the red knight facepalming?

Lyn I don't think-

As fun as this humorous situation is, we should get going to Ilia.


And Lyn is definitely not turning around, and since if it is really important, they have horses to catch up.






They definitely have a history, as Kent is Sain's only possible male support during either Hector's or Eliwood's mode.





How can you tell?


No, they would be more vocal at least.


Great, how many vulneraries did you buy?
I thought you were buying those.
I thought you were getting them when you got the sword powder for your sword.


Unfortunately for us, the stalkers decided to pop out now.


That twice today someone commented on Lyn this way.


Wait does that mean that Lyn is-


You are so explaining later.


You do realize that Lyn can take you, right?




Great he has reinforcements.

Hey, we have quite abit of forests in the area, you can use that to help prevent them from scoring hits. And we still have four vulneraries.
I still don't like these odds.

Hey, it sounds like one of your two 'friends.'

There he goes running.

The knights glare at the bandits nearby. And it seems Sain is no longer playing the fool now.



Hey, I think they think they get quite a bit of gold, I doubt they break ranks now.






Yeah, and with you two to help-




Oh, that's not going to go over well.


Yes, but we shouldn't turn down help.


I agree that he shouldn't.


Hey, they didn't forget I am here.




Works for me.






Okay then, hey Sain, do you have a sword?
No.
And, Kent, do you have an extra sword?
Unfortunately, no, I had thought someone wouldn't be a lout and brought it just in case.
Lyn, I want to you use the thickets nearby to engage the nearest bandit, then either Sain or Kent will flank around to finish him off.
Understood.


Yes! She actually dodged the attack.


Okay, Kent, give your sword to Sain and then Sain go finish of the bandit, then Kent pull ahead to draw in the bandit, the thickets should be enough to protect you, then Lyn or Sain will back you up.
But lances are not effective against Axes.
I know, but I rather you make sure we know where the bandit is than letting him sneak up on someone.


Sadly Kent misses on his counter attack.


And the enemy is still missing, which is wonderful.

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Then Sain finishes the bandit off.

And the other bandit actually moved in to attack Sain, I forgot he moved.


With a level-up no less.


That's overall really, really good.


Lyn attacks the bandit that Kent was having problems with.


And Kent actually hits him this time.


Then I had Lyn move closer to start the attack against the boss.


Yes, none of the bandits have hit this chapter.


Kent take Sain's sword, this guy seems to almost to know what he is doing, no point getting risky now.


Unfortunately, he left the boss with only one hp left.


And then he attacks Lyn, whom he easily can miss, which leads to-




An okay level up.


Victory is ours.


Hey, aren't you supposed to explain the name thing?


Well, perhaps this will be a case of two birds with one stone.




Yeah, and Caelin's one of the smaller Cantons.


Though Kent doesn't seem thrilled at my factual statement.


Madelyn and her name is Lyn, her dad really did that. *Chuckle*


I think I can see where this is going.




And when nobles get emotional distraught.


They go for the drastic.








Ah, yes, grandchild to spoil. Thaw's any grandparent's heart.










That might help as well.




That would definitely help.


Please don't set Lyn off, please don't set Lyn off.










Hmm, does that mean some of the surviving Lorca tribe went to Bulgar.
[color="#008000]They did.[/color]




Hence the question from earlier, I thought it was something like that.
[color="#008000]Why didn't you say anything?[/color]
Well, I knew they had horses so if I was right they could catch up, and we were able to spoil the bandit raid with it.




He seems to be a bit young to remember her.






I guess the marquess couldn't get rid off her completely. Which is a good thing.






I wonder if the Sacean have a problem with long names.






And realization about the bandit in three...




Well someone that knew of Lady Lyndis must have told him.


I'm starting to think Sain might be quicker on the uptake than Kent sometimes.


I'm thinking another marquess.


Great, I can see his problem.






And now he knows that someone went to bring Madelyn and family back...







He's a megalomaniac, he believes anyone would be crazy to throw away a chance at power.


Besides I won't trust him not to pull anything anyways even if he says he believes you.






Hmm, bodyguards would help, and announcing you to everyone would stymy his plans to do away with you secretively.


Besides, you can see your grandfather, who wants to see you.
Can you excuse us for a moment, Kent, Sain? They both nod as I guess this is where she drops the tactician she doesn't need anymore.


I guess it does, Lady Lyndis.
It sounds odd for you to say that.
Yeah, but you think everything I do is odd. But, do you still want me around?




The profession I choose will always be dangerous, you show some potential as a fighter, and since your trusting me with the battle, I'm in.




Right.

The characters that join this time

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So any suggestions for the chapter who I should train more between the three. I'm thinking for the next chapter to do the pre-battle first and then in a new post do the battle and after battle.

[MEKristian]

A few formatting errors there, Flux; mostly with the colour tags, but at one point, text relating to images ended up above the images, before eventually reverting back.

Unfortunately, Duct tape was not on the Christmas list; a secret weapon like that would have come in handy later.

Anyways, Lyn's always a priority for training, and if Sain's going to keep up with good levels, then he seems like a good second.