[FAQ] Explanation of magic system

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veriaqa wrote:What a suiko game without the runes and the true runes.
I think its called a gamble. :lol: .............. :evil:
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Re: [FAQ] Explanation of magic system

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Suikoden Tierkreis takes place in an alternate universe where Runes dont exist, instead they have the Marks of the Stars which is a main plot point throughout the game. This game is not a traditional Suikoden series in which you have your levels of magic, instead it is more similar to traditional J-Rpgs in which you have a MP.
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KFCrispy wrote:are you serious? no use of the established main elements? no Earth or Wind magic?
Aren't Liu's offensive spells Earth-based?
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Re: [FAQ] Explanation of magic system

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there is reference to all kinds of elemental magic in this game. one of the cut scenes shows wicked earth spell. also, a trading item says it's a wind-magic stone or something to that effect. however, in terms of the battle system, i think the only "elements" that exist are the physical attack ones (slash, pierce, strike, none). Magic probably just uses the caster's magic power vs the enemy's mdf.
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Re: [FAQ] Explanation of magic system

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You're right. Magic has reduced exposure in this game including the elements. There aren't too much offensive spells either and added mostly useless attack skills.
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I think the main reason there is no runes on this game is because konami wants to make a new suikoden concept, hence the name "TIERKRIES" not the 6th suikoden. So there probably will be a second TIERKRIES.
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Re: [FAQ] Explanation of magic system

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While some magic blatantly says it does fire or water damage, I've yet to see any major influence from those elements. Even using water on an obviously fish-based boss didn't do much less damage than when that character usually used that attack on regular enemies.
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