Topic: Fire Emblem: Three Houses

If you look at the trailer, they have formations as an option, and later in the trailer we see them changing a formation and charging.

I doubt it will change much, rather just add another layer on top of the weapon triangle.

@Therad

Right exactly. That's what I thought. I just meant that they'll probably still function as effectively being a single unit.
Although I guess maybe they could have transferring footmen between different heroes?

My only criticism so far is the maps shown looked really basic. I hope that's just cos they wanted something simple to make it clear though.

Yeah, the map was barren. But adding details is usually done later, so I am hopeful it will improve.

I hope they ditch the completely pointless avatar character in this. It's so unnecessary for these games. Worked just fine without it.

Also, one of the main characters in the trailer was called Edelgard. I can't read that name without seeing Edgelord, lol.

Err... guys? There's an elephant in the room here.

Is no-one going to mention.... -gulp-...

... the title?

I mean, don't judge a bro by his underpants and all that, but that has got to be one of the lamest titles I've ever come across. FE is still a relatively obscure brand outside of the faithful, and I'm not sure 'Three Houses' is going to change that.

Not that that matters particularly I guess, but... lame name is all.

I'm still on the GBA FE on Wii U VC, so it will be a while before I've worked my way through to 3H anyway. Looked promising though.

I like the character designs and art style. Reminds me a bit of Atlus's character art. I think it's the eyes.

@gcunit the title isn't particularly inspired, but I don't think fates or awakening as titles are that good either. I also think three houses alludes more to the plot than a word like "awakening".

I thought this game looked amazing. Like a cross between the GC/Wii FIRE EMBLEM games and the modern 3DS titles AWAKENING/FATES. Am slightly gutted it has been pushed to Spring 2019 but it looks like it will be well worth the wait. Just hope we don't get three different skews like with FATES.

@gcunit The titles are never that great really, but also I kind of liked it because it gave me expectations for the story. Something akin to the romance of the three kingdoms would be nice.

@Lroy The wait will probably be good. I think from a timing perspective since FE isn't as big a series as other Nintendo titles, it's probably better for the game if titles like Let's Go Pokeymans and Smash increase console ownership before this game hits shelves.

@Judi I presumed it was simply because the game needed more development time.

@Lroy Well I mean it's probably primarily that. I'm just saying the wait will be good!

@Judi Ah cool. I've plenty in my backlog to keep me occupied until it arrives (actually enough games in the pile to last me several life times ☺️)

I've heard several people say this and still can't figure out what's wrong with "Three Houses" exactly?

Is it because fantasy titles have to sound melodramatic and mysterious or something? Like "Shadowy Legend of the Lost Blade" or something like that?

Three Houses sounds fine to me. Just makes it sound more serious than some of their other titles. Maybe they could've expanded it a bit. Something like "Thrall of the Three Houses". That has a bit better rhythm to it.
I just hope Three Houses doesn't mean three different versions of the damn game. I'd very much like just 1 single release this time.

@Dezzy Same thought occurred to me (three different versions of the same game, Fates style), but it hasn't been mentioned at all in their press release. I'm hoping that means they're going with a single release.

@Ralizah Did they mention it with Fates to start with though? I don't think they did.

Given Daemon X Machina is being shown off now with Treehouse Live, there's a fair chance we'll see Fire Emblem appear either today or tomorrow.

I'm fine with there being an avatar, though tbh the only FE I've played without one is Shadow Dragon (not sure if Blazing Blade counts or not since you can at least select the gender). I can do without them, but I like having a personal character in the game.

Darn it, now I've started reading that as Edgelord.

I hope this is covered tomorrow. I tuned into the stream at times but never saw/heard anything about this title today.

I have to say, between the exploration , more grounded yet beautiful designs, and what seems to be formations to even add more strategy, this game is shaping up quite nice even since the first trailer. They even implemented the cel shaded graphics in the actual gameplay, at least in the characters and that's somthing that had to be done since the 3DS games. The music in the trailer was good too, and considering the great job that they have done in the ost of the previous games and sure it will be great on this one too.

The only thing I don't like is the title, but that's nitpicking I guess.

The title does leave something to be desired, but I'll take it over If, the original name for Fates. I'm expecting it to change before release.

@Tyranexx It's actually still called Fire Emblem if, they just decided we needed a different name because we're baka gaijin.