Thread: Just started a few days ago--some questions

Hi, I hope I've posted this in the right place. I recently picked up this game. I'm having a ton of fun with it, but I can tell that since it's such an established game already, it'll take me awhile to digest the information. I'm doing my best to make sure I don't make any big beginner mistakes, but I thought I'd post here to be sure (I've seen the stickied beginner guide). Here are my concerns:

Right now, I'm stuck at Tomb of Sorrow. The enemies completely overrun me, and I suspect part of the problem is that my units are too weak. Most are in the 10-15 range, though Katie is a bit higher at 25. My question about this map is this: do I need to sit back and grind for a bit, or is the problem my lack of skill? I definitely know that I haven't quite grasped how to play optimally yet.

Regarding grinding, I've read that Pastoral Gate is the best early map to play through. Is there any difference between manually playing the map, and commissioning a sortie? Finally, I understand that one of the keys to getting CC'd units is being able to beat the Monday daily H difficulty; what are the steps I can take to secure that goal as quickly as possible?

My goal for leveling and affection priority is roughly Katie, Iris, Bashira, Cloris, and Grace (I rerolled until I got a black unit within 10 SC), most likely in that order. Are there other units I should emphasize instead of these?

Finally, how concerned should I be with the current Dark Guild's Servant event? I've gotten 3 stars from the first mission, but got absolutely slaughtered on the second one, and haven't wanted to retry it because Stamina is such a precious resource right now. I assume I should attempt to get any and all SC I can from timed events, but I don't want to waste resources doing it that might set me back in the long run.

Is there anything else that I should be aware of? Thanks for potential responses. I genuinely appreciate it!

Originally Posted by Bohu

My question about this map is this: do I need to sit back and grind for a bit, or is the problem my lack of skill? I definitely know that I haven't quite grasped how to play optimally yet.

Grinding is part of the game. You will be meeting challenges you are not ready yet, and you should take that time to grind and level up your units and prince.

Originally Posted by Bohu

Is there any difference between manually playing the map, and commissioning a sortie?

Unless you are using a unit with the Gold Get! ability, commission a sortie is better (since it's a guaranteed 3 star that doesn't take that much time).

Originally Posted by Bohu

Finally, how concerned should I be with the current Dark Guild's Servant event?

Not that much. You still have another week to level up your units, and while it might be nice to have the event unit, it is not imperative.

Originally Posted by Bohu

Is there anything else that I should be aware of? Thanks for potential responses. I genuinely appreciate it!

Hopefully you are already aware of this, but do not CC any unit you are going to use at level 30. Max its level first (so 50) and then CC it, otherwise it will permanently lose ~20 levels worth of stats.

Dont push yourself too much for events. Focus on growing through story missions and just clear what you can in events. Newer events requier max CC or even AW teams to beat. As JMich said, your first goal should be to reach lvl 50 on your core units and max affection alongside.

If you happen to start in middle of an event, just try to get barebones copy of the event unit at least. That way you won't regret it when it is your favorite unit. :P I started in Imelia event, I tried hard enough to get at least five stars in it and got her. She's CC70 now with 1/10 skill and max cost but I don't care. xD

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I've spent most of the day just running sorties. Now I've got Katie, Iris, Bashira, and Cloris up to level 30. Will probably attempt Tomb of Sorrow or Dark Guild's Servant 2 again soon.

Since the days I've played so far haven't had applicable dailies, I guess I'll ask: should new players work on dailies up to their capability, or is it better to use stamina to push through the challenges? My goal is to get to Phalanx 2 for reliable affection, but I hear that Monday is also one of the more important dailies.

Originally Posted by Bohu

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I've spent most of the day just running sorties. Now I've got Katie, Iris, Bashira, and Cloris up to level 30. Will probably attempt Tomb of Sorrow or Dark Guild's Servant 2 again soon.

Since the days I've played so far haven't had applicable dailies, I guess I'll ask: should new players work on dailies up to their capability, or is it better to use stamina to push through the challenges? My goal is to get to Phalanx 2 for reliable affection, but I hear that Monday is also one of the more important dailies.

Monday Daily gives you gold. Yeah its important daily. You can use other days for clearing your way to phalanx 2. ;P

Originally Posted by Bohu

Thanks for the advice, everyone. I've spent most of the day just running sorties. Now I've got Katie, Iris, Bashira, and Cloris up to level 30. Will probably attempt Tomb of Sorrow or Dark Guild's Servant 2 again soon.

Since the days I've played so far haven't had applicable dailies, I guess I'll ask: should new players work on dailies up to their capability, or is it better to use stamina to push through the challenges? My goal is to get to Phalanx 2 for reliable affection, but I hear that Monday is also one of the more important dailies.

Monday(gold and platinum armors) and thursday (demon crystal) are generally considered the most important daily´s the other days you can focus on the challenges as a new player

As long as you cant beat hard on the dailys focusing on them is a waste of charisma. Your goal is to beat monday and thursday daily on hard asap. But thatll take a while longer. Most long term players also tend to forget that one of the most improtant things for newbies is to get affection to up thier girls as its the biggest immediate boost for most units. And best map to farm those (alongside gold spirits that a newbie will need many of) is phalanx 2 for newbies.

to get phalanx 2 they need to pass war of magic. that;s not easy for a newbie. hell , i still didn't 3 star it either yet because i was lazy to min cost silver witches

Originally Posted by lolix

to get phalanx 2 they need to pass war of magic. that;s not easy for a newbie. hell , i still didn't 3 star it either yet because i was lazy to min cost silver witches

The sooner he runs into war of magic the sooner he can start preparing for it in my opinion. Best units to get for it is basically, Min cost Calliope, Belinda, and Cloris, as for Belinda.. i think he's out of luck on Belinda cuz her revival event was awhile ago. Has anyone cleared war of magic without Belinda?

Although I'm pretty sure that to reach Phalanx 3, clearing war of magic is a requirement. I think Phalanx 2 is available before war of magic. And all you need to clear war of magic is 1* clear and never do it ever again.