[Statplay, War Fantasy] Fire Emblem: Tome I, Summoning - The Ascension of Syhelluce

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Remember this? So basically, I've already made a good part of the thread, but I'm not going to proceed if no one's interested.

Somewhat like FE games, there are 5 weapon types and 6 magic elements. They are swords, lances, axes, bows, daggers (and boomerangs. All of these comprise the weapons) and fire, ice/wind,lightning (these three comprise the Anima trinity), light, dark and staves/wood/life (fire onwards make up all the magic elements). Each weapon is at a disadvantage to another one, but at an advantage to the third, except for bows and daggers/boomerangs. The same goes for magic elements, except there are no 'inert' elements. =)

No one from previous games is going to be included; you could make allusions to them, but please, let's not have Pelleas and Micaiah conveniently appear on Chapter-16 when you're stuck behind the Mage Barrier or something. XD

Weapon Ranks (WRs) are present. They range from (lowest to highest) E, D, C, B, A, S. The higher the rank, the more weapons you may use.

Classes have 'majors' in WRs: for instance, a, say, Dark Mage can class swap into a Shaman, then into a Dark Druid. Dark Mages may only use Dark Magic, while Shamans may use Dark and Fire Magic. Druids can additionally use Staves. However, Druids can get an S for a WR only in Dark Magic, since they practised that since Shaman stage.

One thing is this: you can choose whatever class you want, BUT! For the purposes of storyline, there must be at least one major in all the weapons and magic elements. you may not choose a class if there would be a weapon or magic that doesn't have a major and is not the major of your preferred class. You must take that

Now, about the plot. There are 9 territories (kingdoms, regions, whatever you want to call them) in the continent of Mauvian. Each of these represent a particular set of weapon types or magic elements. They live in general peace with each other. Wars, if any, are limited to minor border skirmishes or sparring matches.

However, the Isle of Nihjyil (pr. nih-'jeel) is ruled by Lord Deimos, an evil man who is consumed by Greed (Note the capital G!) and acts dictator-y to the Isle. He learns of the sacred treasures of mainland Mauvian and sets out to capture these signs of strength and prosperity. He routinely captures all the countries and enslaves them - think Ashnard to Crimea. However, it is up to you to stop him and put him down. Along the way, you will find out many things about Mauvian. Who were the Eight Heroes? Who is Deimos? Why is Lord Filera (the kingdom representing the Anima trinity) acting so weirdly? And why on earth is the a huge forge under the sea...?

If there's anything else you want me to clear before you make a decision, then fine, ask away.

 

RE: [Statplay | Fantasy] - Fire Emblem: Treasures of War

Light: No, it isn't there. You WILL be removed from the current map, but can be deployed next map. =)

Also firgot to mention this: there will be places to visit between chapters, like Tower of Valni or Lagdou Ruins. If a majority of the roleplayers want to go there, we can initiate a side-quest. However, I'm still working out how many times the troupe should be allowed to go and stuff like that.

Nate: Thanks! =D (BTW Sorry for dying on you on IRC)

 

RE: [Statplay | Fantasy] - Fire Emblem: Treasures of War

^Oh, great, this is excellent news. ^_^ I'm just getting a skill list ready; expect the RP to be up in (hopefully) a week.

Although I must not that there will be parts that are Freeform rather than Statplay. Sometimes, a full Section of a Chapter.

 

RE: [Statplay | Fantasy] - Fire Emblem: Treasures of War

Stat growths are pretty dependent on classes. When I post the list of classes in the actual thread, there will be a quick gist of their better stats and weak points. Growths will be effected likewise. The Boomerang set is part of knives, so they count as knives. Staves gain an all new offensive power in the form of wood magic. I decided to attribute life magic as Staves' main theme - animal magic as healing, plant magic in the form of damaging.

Yes, Flamezone, Eeb told me about your love for the seires. ^_^ And high-five to you and Phoenix for having played every non-3DS and not Shin Monsho no Nazo FE game! ^_^

In case anyone wants a list of classes, here's an final list. Note that I have omitted on purpose the third tier classes even though I've finalised them.

SWORDSMEN
Merc -> Fencer
Thief -> Rogue
Myrmidon -> Swordsmaster

LANCEMEN
Knight -> Commander
Pegasus Knight -> Falcoknight
Cavalier -> Paladin

AXEMEN
Fighter -> Warrior
Pirate ->

BOWMEN
Archer ->
Nomad ->

LIGHT MAGES
White Mage -> White Sage
Spellcaster -> Illusionist

ANIMA MAGES
Fire Mage -> Fire Sage
Thunder Mage -> Thunder Sage
Wind Sage -> Wind Sage
High Mage -> Lord Sage

STAVE MAGES
Troubadour -> Bard
Healer -> Mystic

DARK MAGES
Dark Mage -> Shaman
Medium -> Summoner

Yeah, some of the names seem uninspired, so if anyone has a better idea, please do tell. As you can see these are mostly preexisting FE classes with additional modifications.

Also, yes, Magikarp, you will find that the map is statplay, the conversations are freeform, the reason for that being it's fun to see what kind of story the players weave.

Quick note about skills; basically the same with the class system, you'll be seeing a lot of PoR/RD skills in the beginner-class list, and you'll find scrolls that confer skills. However, you'll see a few made up skills and modified preexisting ones as well.

 

RE: [Statplay | Fantasy] - Fire Emblem: Treasures of War

Whoops, I guess I forgot to fill those in.

Pirate -> Ravager
Archer -> Sniper (-> Ballisteer, finalised)
Nomad -> Ranger (-> Trooper, finalised)

Like I said, quite a few are made up. And don't worry, there ARE third tiers in this game, just not shown, because I have yet to finalise the skill list. E.g., Merc -> Fencer -> Hero is one of the four or so that I have finalised.
And yes, I changed them for the lulz0rz. XD

Troubadour; the unit isn't horseback, yes, and can use knives as well as staves and is otherwise basically a heron. The Healer is, erm, the more healer-inclined. Speaking of, yes, this is basically Curate -> Bishop, but in a more magical way. I think healers seem more natural and more inclined to wood magic than priests?

No, that's fine, this is basic info that will have to get to you when you decide to sign up anyway.

 

RE: [Statplay | Fantasy] - Fire Emblem: Treasures of War

^I guess, I couldn't think of anything else. Vanguard isn't the best term either, because, well, the unit won't be guarding just the rear. XD I'll see to something. If you have any other ideas, do tell.

EDIT: Figured something out.

Merc -> Hero -> Knight (as in 'Sir')
Soldier -> Commander -> General. 'K?

 

RE: [Statplay | Fantasy] - Fire Emblem: Treasures of War

Thief -> Rogue -> Dacoit. Not all thieves have to become assassins! For that matter, if they do, then all units automatically become assassins. However, their skill, Lethality, is transferred to the Trueblade (maintaining that onee line from RD) instead as the third-tier skill.

 

RE: [Statplay | Fantasy] - Fire Emblem: Treasures of War

^Ahh, yup, I see, good idea.

 

RE: [Statplay | Fantasy] - Fire Emblem: Treasures of War

^I know! Just making sure that my reason for removing Assassins out of the Thief line was clear. ;D

Also, effectively, Trueblades (Myrmidon -> Swordsmaster -> Trueblade) will function as an Assassin, so yeah.