EvilMegas posted...
I love how everyone is saying permadeath requires a strategy when you can beat almost every game with one unit.
Well... Sort of. You see, when you use only one unit all your resources end up going to said unit. This means all the EXP, weapons, stat-ups, and the like going to one unit. So if you had, say, two talismans (+2 RES) that means the unit would get +4 RES. Put that across the board and of course you're gonna have a powerhouse. Assuming 2 stat-ups per stat per game that's +14 HP, +4 STR, MAG, SKL, SPD, Luck, DEF, and RES not to mention +2 movement. Since you have all the gold and items going to said unit they're going to always have the best gear, skills (in some games), and BEXP. So of COURSE it's going to be powerful. While the early game might be a hump at first the unit would eventually snowball into super-power status.
Thing is, that doesn't last. Be it because they hit 20/20 (or 20/20/20 depending on the game) or because they hit their stat-caps they'll eventually stop growing. If you aren't RNG abusing it can get worse if the unit gets unlucky in its level-ups resulting in a unit that's mediocre. If they use a weapon type that lacks 1-2 range (or, God forbid, an archer) they can have it even harder. Eventually, even boasting max stats and so-forth, they will start to struggle. Nevermind that they'll never be as efficient as a fully functioning team. Heaven forbid this super unit isn't your lord which would make a lot of chapters souped up escort missions. You'd likely miss out on a lot of characters as well and may not even get all the stat-ups. Not to mention that supports can really make or break certain units.
So, while certain units (especially lords) *could* solo the game, it's a pretty bad strategy that will eventually put you in a struggle once the enemy levels catch up to yours. Not to mention that the final boss could probably wreck you. I love Mia but there is no reasonable way she could beat
Asheruna
solo. She'd need healing at the LEAST, but then that wouldn't be a solo.
I am the gentle hand who heals, the happy smile who shields, and the foot that will kick your ***! - White Mage