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Current one, unchanged.

+4 AS and +5 DMG when moving 4 spaces or more.

+2 AS and +3 DMG on Player Phase, with additional +2 AS and +2 DMG when moving 4 spaces or more.

+1 AS and +1.5 DMG for each space moved up to 4 spaces.

Current one but AS bonus is converted to DR from the end of the Player Phase until the next one.

I don't know but I want to see the results.

[Blade Master Model 42]

I'm less concerned about the Crit/DG contribution overall, as its one of the only places to get it in appreciable amounts. But the damage, hit, and evasion are pretty impressive in terms of what you can get.

I would like to see a move away from values that aren't whole numbers though, just because it means some combinations are pretty bad because they lose a chunk of their value. If I were to rebalance Affinities based on my own sense of where things ought to be (without changing how the system works, per se), it would look something like...

Fire: +3 Hit, +5 Crit
Wind: +3 Hit, +3 Eva, +3 Crit
Dark: +3 Eva, +5 Crit
Heaven: +3 Hit, +5 DG
Earth: +3 Hit, +3 Eva, +3 DG
Thunder: +3 Eva, +5 DG
Water: +5 Crit, +5 DG
Anima: +1 DAM
Ice: +1 DEF
Light: +1RES


So what we get is, in addition to an overall reduction in power, an expulsion of cases in which pairing certain affinities together is suboptimal at all ranks but B.

[Powder Miner]

For Discipline:
Thunder (B)
For Memory Magic:
Level 1 (I think I already chose this one but fuck looking for it): Heal
Level 3: Primer Bolt
Level 5: Lightning, I suppose (RIP Druidic Magic)

THIS ISN'T THE FEF3 THREAD
WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH ME

[Solymr]

The new Alpha Strike: +3 DMG and +10 Crit against enemies at full HP will be the Mercenary's skill from now on.

Now it's time to look at Duke Knight's Momentum: For every 2 spaces traversed, the Duke Knight gains a +1 AS bonus and a +2 DMG bonus. This bonus resets to 0 at the end of their turn, even if they haven't made an attack. This forces the Duke Knight to use their full MOV to charge in to make the most out of it. There's some alternate skills that offer bonuses without leaving them in the middle of the fray with nothing.

[Blade Master Model 42]

As noted above, the primary issue with Momentum as it currently exists is that it endangers the user pretty badly if you want to get the most out of it, since you don't have leftover mov with which to meaningfully withdraw when you commit to an attack. The options above address that issue in two distinct ways: lower the requirements to get value out of Momentum, thus leaving more movement to play with afterward, or giving a different bonus afterward to mitigate the risk the Duke Knight prevents to themselves.

I favor the latter. Any of the other options that follow the principle of the first solution do solve the problem of capacity for withdrawal, but also lower the barrier for maximum power on Momentum, making the turn to turn offensive power of it much greater.

[SOLDIER First]

Maybe convert all or some of the bonus damage into DR or Evasion on the enemy phase?

[Solymr]

The option to convert the AS bonus to DR after the DK's phase ends wins!

Then it's memory magic and after that only fluff remains to be done.

[Solymr]

After fixing memory magic on our own the version 2.3.2 of the Handbook is out! Check it out in the OP.

[Haspen]

FEF9 will be a thing soon-ish.

Probably matter of weeks.

00:47] ctako of the awooo~: Basic lore in one sentence?
[00:50] Cthuwu: 3 kingdoms founded by 3 crusaders of white dragon goddess lived in peace for some 500 years but now there's trouble in provinces and one of kingdoms is behaving fishy

Also, I painted a map a la 80s macintosh, come enjoy the contrasty:

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And here, barebones snippets of kingdom lore:

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THE THREE KINGDOMS, BLESSED BY THE SILVER GODDESS

Hestia, the Forest Kingdom.

Founded by Hero Asfalthe, this country has been living relatively peacefully for the last 490 years. It is the only of the Kingdoms to practice feudalism; the second century of the Kingdom's existence saw the King's power diminish and the Nobles have nested themselves neatly into the government. Now, powerful families vie for King's ear and graces; while everything seems honorable and well on the surface, the alleys are full of backstabbers, spies and criminal activity.
Currently ruled by King Asfalthe V, his sons, Crown Prince Cymon, Prince Seleth and Prince Aland, all of them young adults, are performing various governmental and/or military duties. And military activity is on the rise, with the outlying villages reporting increased bandit activity and the mountainous border passes to the Martial Kingdom having to deal with vagabonds, deserters, and worse.
Unlike the other Kingdoms, worship of Silver Goddess Umi is mandatory; heresies are stamped out and atheism is deeply frowned upon.

Nelestia, the Coastal Kingdom

Founded by Sorceress Nelestia, the Coastal Kingdom has been focal point of magical study since Queen Nelestia founded the first Anima Academy. Since then, the discovery of Northern Isles and the faraway Kodak Kingdom in the west bolstered trade and commerce, to the point where mercantile class became dominant in the politics of the country. Their diplomatic corps also are prized for establishing ties with distant islander kingdoms, as well as be the go-to people when mediations are needed between Martial and Forest Kingdoms, or their noblemen.
Nelestian Kings and Queens are mostly to ensure the continuation of the polity and its traditions; the major political power is vested in the Minister of the State. The Ministers are always by appointment of the predecessor, or in case of sudden death of such, an election voted upon by the rich and powerful of Nelestia; the Nelestian monarch can NOT vote, but they can veto the election's results.
Queen Naria, having ascended the throne at the age of 13, has been trying hard to be more than a ceremonial figurehead; but after five years, Gustav Amalf Hemerio is still the 'top dog' in the government, enjoying the title of Minister of the State for more than twenty years.

Khernell, the Martial Kingdom

Founded by Grath the Brute, the rocky valleys and snowy mountainpeaks of Martial Kingdom are not place to live for the weak and timid. Grath's descendants soon realized that they need to become prosperous and wealthy to ensure the Martial Kingdom survives.
Since then, the mining industries as well as breeding of winged mounts (wyverns especially) have been major source of income for Khernellian government. In turn, the money is spent on helping the farmers cultivate the land and caravaneers to bring foodstuffs from the other two kingdoms.
Per ancient tradition, all regnant Kings rename themselves after their great founder, and all regnant Queens take after his wife, Tarna; born Erlath Parim, King Grath XXIV rules with iron fist and no mercy to dissidents. His only child and heiress to the throne, Crown Princess Semilia, is groomed and educated to eventually succeed him as Queen Tarna VIII.

OTHER POLITIES:

The Monster Kingdom

The ancient nest of evil and worshippers of Black God, Asharath, the entrance to it was sealed off by Sorceress Nelestia to ensure that the miasma of corruption does not spread to the east and north.
Once considered a green land of rivers and swamps, it is now suredly a wasteland of debris and rock, its inhabitants (if any) long dead.

Kodak, Kingdom in the West

Located on a big island in the west, Kodak people trade extensively with Nelestians, exchanging sugar, dyes and jewels for Nelestian fabrics and metal items. They have a matriarchal monarchy, led by Queen Dasha, and, unlike the people of Three Kingdoms, they do not have blonde or red-haired people amongst them. Their skin is also a bit darker, and they worship (non-maliciously) Astaran, the Black Dragon, and Om, the Silver God. They're considered Kodak equivalents of Asharath and Umi, respectively.

The Northern Isles

An archipelago of small, tropical islands, the Northern Isles are dominated by petty, tribal kingdoms. Nelestian merchants bring wonderous animals and exotic fruits from these lands, which prices reach exorbitant values on the continent. Little else is known about the people residing there.

[Solymr]

Also might as well mention that Gates of Rundum is (technically) complete! Conglaturation!

[Haspen]

FEF9 is looking for players now

[Praefectus Screptum]

Now I am technically in the immortalized crew. And what a ride it was.

[SeriousConcentrate]

Congratulations, Praef!

[Haspen]

Technically, he could score two achievements; for completing a FEF, and for longest-running FEF.

CONGRATURATONS! A WINNER IS YOU!

[Takosher]

Recruiting for Lunatic Advance

[IamanElfCollaborator]

ayo it's a new elf fef
Demon Soul Saga is recruiting, looking for 7 players, more information on the Discord.