dragonfly_jessalyn

That doesn't mean it was friendly. My party got wiped out in the starter quest. I'm pretty sure I hadn't saved either, so I had to go through the character creation process again. I haven't improved much in the way of naming characters either.

But it was still a good learning experience and an excellent way to introduce one to the EO series. These games are hard. They do not hold your hand. You are thrown into the thick of it and expected to learn anything past the basics on your own. Enemy patterns, weaknesses (which appear in your bestiary after you beat enemies once, use a low cost special skill, or use an item), navigating the labyrinth, avoiding FOEs... There's always NPCs in the tavern who can give you basic information on some battle mechanics and gear, but past that it's just you, the map you drew, and any information you remember or have noted down somewhere. But the reward for conquering that challenge is oh so sweet. Powerful gear from hard to reach treasure chests. Game progression to unlock new quests and access to more items for the additional game mode. But getting those first requires careful observation to gain knowledge.