Fortune’s Weave Is the Cure For a Terrible RPG Habit
Key Points:
- The author spent extensive time in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave trying to recruit every character by buying gifts, but realized this approach detracted from their enjoyment of the game.
- The game features four protagonists with exclusive characters on each route, allowing players to recruit missed characters by replaying chapters or switching routes, reducing pressure to recruit everyone in one playthrough.
- As the story progresses, players gain renown rank, making it easier to recruit characters, but focusing on recruitment over leveling can lead to being underpowered in battles.
- Despite the ability to recruit many characters, the game limits active party size in battles, encouraging players to focus on a smaller, well-developed team rather than trying to use everyone.
- The author concludes that prioritizing a few favored characters enhances the experience, and it's never too late to build relationships with overlooked characters.