Shields - Fire Emblem's new Weapon Type!

[@alexanderharrison7421]

I just saw Hector barricading a swarm and thought of the "Like I give a Shit" image where he's defending a throne map solo and he's completely surrounded

[@xxx_jim_the_reaper_xxx]

I remember that meme.

[@pablobarroso3222]

All I am surrounded by is fear and dead men

[@beyondonelessthanzero]

Meme title?

[@yellowthere3985]

this is unironically the strat I use for the early game throne defense chapter in fe7 ironman runs, it’s somehow much more reliable than actually playing the game

[@shellpoptheepicswordmaster755]

It's because the best strat in defense maps is to not do anything.

[@cerealbeforemilk3566]

This is really interesting. If not just to see Hector talking to Eirika

[@JasonGodwin69]

You know what could work instead of Shields? Corpses like in Darkest Dungeon. They were added to the game to keep players playing the game in a more fun way. Intentionally equipping weaker units with weaker enemies so they spare enemies so those enemies can block the path of other enemies doesn't strike me as "fun".

[@brendanlepeska4295]

I’d like this if there was an animation fight sequence that shows Hector using the shield

[@ImFangzBro]

You have to stop destroying your enemies Lord Hector! _I can't_ Well, try now! Okay, it works now.

[@JasonGodwin69]

The secret is to use a shield that isn't just cosmetic.

[@charsage1036]

Now i want a animation of hector beating the shit out of someone with a sheild.

[@jackhowe7887]

Ok but are we going to ignore Erika with 18 strength

[@idioticreborn]

is it weird i went "Oooooooooh" when i saw damage numbers?

[@maverickkillmore2996]

That 73 hit tho

[@carlosaugusto9821]

Better use shields like the Saga games. But I'm don't know if that's easy to make in a GBA game.

[@projectember728]

Hmm shields Maybe for magic users we could have barriers but that might be a little far fetched

[@KieraQ0323]

Eirika's stats are bonkers

[@X07-g6n]

Why would you use a Shield if the armored Knights already have one?

[@JasonGodwin69]

Two shields. It's great, just ask the Dark Souls players.

[@makusuwerusan7390]

If you listen realllllllly closely, you can hear the beginning then if sacred stones beneath the main music 🤭 cool video

[@kentern7518]

Seems like an interesting to hack, I'll give it a try when I can

[@aprettyfunnyperson4516]

Will there be shield animations?

[@JasonGodwin69]

There will be Shield Use animations, and Shield Bash animations.

[@frknspacewizardbrett6044]

Does equipping a shield grant any defensive bonuses?

[@JasonGodwin69]

Equipping an Iron Shield grants +6 DEF. Better shields grant higher stat bonuses.

[@gameknight504]

Why do I get the feeling that you might make a meme shield at some point?

[@JasonGodwin69]

@@gameknight504 Meme shields would be great for a meme game. But If I put meme content into a serious game, I'd hide it away behind a choice made early on like the Wacky Wasteland Trait, so those looking for a serious story don't have their immersion broken by memes and in-jokes nobody will like in six years.

[@gameknight504]

@@JasonGodwin69 yeah that's a good way to do it, also just curious will there eventually be stuff like shields that increase the RES stat instead of DEF? Heck even a cursed shield where it gives you +9 on both DEF and RES but has a pretty hefty downside?

[@JasonGodwin69]

@@gameknight504 Yep! The Rune Shield and Enchanted Shield are great anti-magic options, the Spiked Shield damages enemies every time they attack you, and the Doomed Shield is incredibly powerful but it puts a status on whoever equips it. The status deals 20% of your health as damage to you at the end of your turn and doesn't go away when the Doomed Shield is unequipped. It only goes away when the battle is over.

[@antonioleyba6522]

What hack is this

[@JasonGodwin69]

Emblem Wars, my upcoming Fire Emblem fangame.