>>532524984
I still don't really agree with this "4 is the most beginner friendly myth" that constantly gets regurgitated. It's not the hardest EO game but I wouldn't say it's "easy" either and you absolutely can make a bad party. Since it introduced two level rests and you have those training items, it takes less time to fix a bad party however. I would actually say that 1 has far easier random encounters simply due to it being heavy on normal attack spam. 4 has less quirks and a more gradual difficulty curve but it's also quite old at this point, something like V or Nexus would be the most newcomer friendly simply due to being more modern. With difficulty modes, any game can be "newcomer friendly" as well. Back when I started EO, I started with 3 and then played 4 after and went onward from there (and did go back to 1&2 as well). I never really noticed that much difference and never thought 4 felt much easier. I didn't struggle with either but the point is that the "4 is easy" thing is greatly exaggerated imo.

I deserve a Nightseeker wife with whom I can slowly develop a bond as I figure out how to get small smiles out of her and somehow become a positive presence she enjoys being around and decides to spend her time with!
It's not fair!!!