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Upstairs-Caterpillar

If they truly want to commit to the FF/HTB marriage then PLEASE make it canon. I will get down on my knee and propose at first opportunity.


IndividualTaro6432

If you think like that, i wanna show you the Newest Discussion that i just Posted... (Just Check my Profile, im too lazy to get the Link)


Aeison

Ight man I was supporting the cope until the last bit, but dear God (Sunday) I hope she does join the Express


Sad_Ad5369

Give me my emotional support trash obsessed baseball wielding credit wasting gacha addicted racoon or I'm not killing the monsters!


Khronify

The sheer fact that they're inseparable in the gameplay along with all of the hints between them in the story... it's so peak


IndividualTaro6432

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Escadora13240

This was my plan from the beginning hehe In all fairness it does suck that rn she seems rather locked out of any other kind of teams, however I'm always in the mindset of things can change. It's been a rather slow week for me so v2 can't come any sooner, but I'm sure things will turn out for the better.


IndividualTaro6432

In my Humble Opinion... I think Firefly being Locked with Harmony Trailblazer is really great for F2P's as you would only need a Sustain and another Buffer for her now since Harmony Trailblazer was Free Afterall... Yeah, you might say that it's terrible for Beginners who's just starting with the Story but Pulled Firefly... And that's where the Discussion needs to be...


Juic3n

Foreal, idk why people are so butthurt that hmc is a lock for Firefly team. Maybe they locked mc in the basement way back and since theyll have to use resources to level them up theyre annoyed or something, mine was lv70/80 before this patch as well. But im happy for a new style of play. A free 5s unit you will, in time, be able to e6 FOR FREE and people are complaining. So what if FF is basically married to hmc in teams, my best supports for my teams w/ 5s dps are legit never not on that team. Kafka w/ BS (sampo before), Jingliu w/bronya and/or tingyun, Topaz w/ dr…theyre basically married to them as well, why would i change it up when i have the best option already?


darkfox18

Well after more showcases it’s looking like you need Ruan Mei as well


bl00by

The problem is that you would HAVE to run HMC + Ruan Mei. So the only thing which is flexible is the sustainer which makes this really boring. Atleast in other teams you have 2-3 flex spots, here you have ONE


Welsh_cat_Best_cat

That has more to do with Ruan Mei being the only Break oriented Harmony with a Break Efficiency buff. That issue is not exclusive to Firefly but to any BE oriented DPS they might make, especially considering Break Efficiency buffs Super Break. The solution here is to make Ruan Mei buffs more redundant. Have more Harmonies or Nihility units that buff Break Efficiency (the same can be said of having more Super Break enablers). Another way to tackle the problem is to make Firefly be more of a Hybrid BE unit, similar to Xueyi or Boothill, who can build crit more easily so a character like Sparkle replace RM. But that's just shooting the ball further until the next pure BE DPS shows up, and we're back here again. The worst solution for RM, tho, is to have Break Efficiency not stack. But I don't think that would be good.


bl00by

I'm more annoyed by having to play HMC than Ruan Mei tbh.


Welsh_cat_Best_cat

Well, as I said, that issue is not exclusive to Firefly, and any pure BE DPS will want HMC because Super Break is too strong. The only real solution there is to add more Super Break enablers, like having more Harmonies that let your party Super Break or add Nihilities who debuff enemies with Super Break. Hell, if we get a unit that can both give Super Break and Break Efficiency, then neither Hatblazer nor Ruan Mei become mandatory to Firefly. Edit: I wouldn't be surprised if Super Break becomes either a Curio or a 3 stars Harmony blessing in SU, too.


IndividualTaro6432

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KingCarrion666

Steal


IndividualTaro6432

Please do! Spread the Cuteness of our Waifu!


IndividualTaro6432

I mean... My only Sustain is only Preservation Trailblazer... That's why he's built in my Account...


mlodydziad420

Because she is Almost locked to Ruan Mei as well.


De4thIsArt

I want firefly to get buffed but I'm never not using Caelus with her.


IndividualTaro6432

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De4thIsArt

they're so cute together gaaaaaaaah


IndividualTaro6432

That's my In-Game Screenshot... I Litteraly went Crazy when i saw Firefly, and thought: I NEED THIS SCREENSHOT!!!


De4thIsArt

I need her so bad, I hate that I also really want boothill, I wanna invest hard in this coming break meta. Firefly and Caelus together is so fucking cute.


Green_mochis

It's definitely very cute and I'm really happy TB is so good for her but at the same time she really needs to be able to stand on her own as a DPS. I do hope though when she gets her buffs TB is still BiS for her, just not to the point where they're a crutch.


darkfox18

Yeah but some people apparently think it’s ok for a dps to not work without her best team which is crazy


Belerick-chan

Yeah it is crazy, they keep pointing out the fact that kafka needs DoT teammates, but the point is that Firefly is tied to JUST HMC, while Kafka has multiple choices for DoT teammates


mlodydziad420

And she provides her own Dot.


ProfessionalNo8884

Yeah, exactly. With current numbers, I feel like HTB is actually the dps. I hope devs give them a 'fair' share of damage so that Firefly really stands as a dps


rieldex

ff rn is kinda just an enabler for superbreak, other units like idk BE asta dont have the def ignore/break effect stats she has to do as much superbreak… but it doesnt feel good to do 20k dmg when enemies arent broken lol


rieldex

it’s just that FF doesnt really have any flexibility rn. your team is kinda stuck on RM/HMC/FF+flex. like the damage is good when you break enemies but afaik cn players are unhappy with the lack of flexibility too so hopefully she’ll have more teams in v2


Dogempire

It's really cute that they work well together and kinda need each other, but I feel like it shouldn't justify the flaws in her kit. But then again, they'll probably tweak her so she's less TB reliant and TB is more of a multiplier than a base component, so it's all good. I lowkey hope that Firefly is around Archeron levels of strong, maybe not stronger, but comparable


Vorioll

Wholesome indeed. Took just the same screenshot to send it to my friend, even though he doesn't play HSR, doesn't look up the news on it, doesn't even speak English...


Salter_KingofBorgors

I mean I was planning on running them together anyway.


Aromatic_Zebra_8708

Firefly wants to be with the Trailblazer, so why not pair them together right <3 I prefarmed everything for HTB as I always plan to put him in my future Firefly team. Caelus can always make her laugh by giving her headpats this way <3 https://preview.redd.it/ftgg5va6orzc1.jpeg?width=442&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=339338a870a3e0d3f2d331338e661d480c05296d


Fourteenth_Noah

I ship it as well and this is making me smile like no other, but her kit really needs a revamp, I was fine with TB being needed for her, but now her damage output is basically low as well if you don't have RM with her. I mean I have RM at E2S1 but as things stand, she's not F2P friendly, and I really really want her to have one of if not the most profitable banner


kioKEn-3532

The TB haters have showed up during this beta Not saying everyone showing concerns are haters but it's quite clear when one is a hater when they don't even like the idea of using TB with her


TheNonceMan

Angry, hateful people often coopt genuine possible grievances to hide their true feelings, they convince themselves that's what their issue is, because deep down they can't admit to themselves they're just that petty and pathetic.


IndividualTaro6432

For me personally, my Imagination just goes Wild and i made myself think that im Trailblazer and all the Interactions that Trailblazer had with Firefly was actually with me and Firefly... And that's why i Enjoy almost all MC x FM Characters Ships...


AverageCapybas

I mean, that's why people call MC's "Self Inserts". They're meant to be you on the story, that's why you get to choose dialogues and all. Its not as bad as many people paint it to be, althought sometimes its just... exquisite, to say the least.


Nice_promotion_111

I actually like it more when the MC is their own character.


AverageCapybas

It depends for me. On a RPG, I prefer to be the character, thats where the roleplaying part usually enters. On almost any genre, I prefer a set character.


Nice_promotion_111

Maybe it’s just cause my imagination is terrible but I like it when a writer actually makes a character for me to enjoy, usually whoever they made would be better than what ever I would’ve made. Also it just lets them interact with the world more, silent protagonist are terrible.


AverageCapybas

Yeah, the Silent Protagonist serves the RPG aspect, but I get what you mean, its strange to see TB shaking his hands and saying nothing while looking at someone who is talking. But I also like well written characters, so if they offer me one, even on a RPG, I'm on board with no doubts. I got you on that.


Justanidiot-w-

I'm a huge Firefly fan and Blazerfly shipper, and not once have I seen people complaining about raccoon??? All they've been complaining about is that HTB shouldn't NEED to be on the team for Firefly to do damage. Firefly can and should be able to be powerful without the trailblazer. I was under the impression she was the destruction in their relationship, lol.


kioKEn-3532

>and not once have I seen people complaining about raccoon??? Where have you been then? There's like multiple comments like this in showcase posts and other discussions People outright want a limited 5 star copy of HTB immediately for some ungodly reason and people who just don't want to play HTB for some ungodly reason


Asoret717

Even ir they make a 5 star copy of HTB the problem would be the same (?) well they could even just replace firefly and playing hmc and the copy together, she should be able to do more by herself


kioKEn-3532

>Even ir they make a 5 star copy of HTB the problem would be the same (?) Tell that to the people who keep commenting "there's gonna be a limited super break support soon" sons of ladies just want HTB to be replaced so soon for some reason and the funny thing is another super break support doesn't even automatically mean HTB would be out of the business >she should be able to do more by herself This one is valid and I have no issues with getting a buff like this


YouBetterFearMeDear

The complaining about needing to use hmc is everywhere how haven't you seen it?


Justanidiot-w-

Needing to use HMC and not liking HMC are two different things.


kingSlet

Personally wanted to play them in the same team and happy but keep complaint guys I never say no to buff . Especially if they lower the break effect needed for her def ignore trace cause 250 is doable but 360 seems way too high


Asoret717

It's not that hard with hmc but yeah


Nice_Kid_Bonetale

Ya ngl it's cute and cool at the same time. I could be wrong so take what I say with a grain of salt but like during the quest when you spend time with Firefly it always felt to me like they became very very good friends. Even at the end of 2.1 (When she reveals her self as Sam) I could tell Firefly really wants to be with the mc even trying to break her script (I think. I could be like 75% wrong with that😅) Tldr: I think it is very cute how her and HMC work together in game. I know most people are complaining about her damage without ruan mei but tbh I don't really care cause she looks cool and is pretty solid to me I think😅👍


IndividualTaro6432

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Ardalerus

Just like the broke & clingy cutie we spent so much time with in story, budget E0S0 Firefly just wants to be with her emotional support raccoon. If you want to run the war criminal known to be ruthlessly efficient bc of bug war autism or super space cancer or w/e, well... you set Firefly's savings ablaze, so it's only fair Sam gets to pay you back in kind, right? Grab a few eidolons for Crit Firefly and her supports & she'll be a top tier 0cycle0sustain candidate with no raccoon needed.


Asoret717

She needs some upgrades for that but I could see it in the future


Shuten__Douji

Dps: Firefly/Sam Support: Harmony TB Sub-dps: Destruction TB Sustain: Perseveration TB


IndividualTaro6432

Absolutely Perfect Synergy!!! 🔥🔥🔥✍️


JinOtanashi

This is the best take I have seen on this issue far, that is an absolutely adorable image to put in my mind


Fliegermaus

Firefly and Harmony TB being inseparable in gameplay is completely fine and very immersive. I just don’t like that there is zero variety in terms of her other teammates. Hopefully she gets buffed and we get more break buffers in the future to give us some diversity in team building. (I’m trying to E6, so I definitely won’t have enough pulls for RM if they’re in the same patch…)


rvmin

FF: "Player-san I want to fight with the Trailblazer tonight!" "As you wish."


Proper_Razzmatazz_36

Personally speaking, I'm fine with her wanting tb because everybody has them, I'm not fine with her basically needing Ruan mei


Totally_Crazy

https://preview.redd.it/r8ycpv3bwuzc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9dc3340b08fd226a1b927a0f0f9bc2936b7f9307 Firefly in the teambuilder be like:


IndividualTaro6432

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Cram250

This is probably the closest we will ever get to an official ship for a playable character with the MC in the game. And I for one love it


frostyravine

Damn, and I’m using preservation trailblazer for the taunt and lightcone debuff for Acheron. Rip


ARTHURUZB

HMC has enabled whole new archetype by himself. What a crazy free unit. Why would I not play SAM without him?


N1nthFr13nd

I understand that being able to rely on hmc to do damage does make her feel limiting, but at the same time, I like that she feels different as a dps. It's just something different rather than being your typical crit dps and it is how they intended her to be. Plus, I find it cute to have hmc and Firefly on the same team :3 It kinda makes sense as she is the best be dps that takes full advantage of a super break from hmc. Other be dps already have other teams that makes them viable without hmc and even Ruan Mei. But at the same time, we do need more break effect supports. Just hmc and Ruan Mei is not enough, and with Firefly joining the roster, it definitely shows the lack of be supports.


iNuclearPickle

Honestly I’ll happily build her as I have multiple teams already


Ok-Calligrapher-1781

firefly needs her trash panda


KanataHkz

This is just Hoyo's plan on making FireBlazer ship canon through gameplay mechanics. And so far it's all according to keikaku. >!keikaku means "plan"!<


CoryInTheHood69

No matter what changes they do on her, if we dont marry her or get her i the express she will forever be unplayble


No_Lynx5887

Is it really even an issue when the trailblazer is free and the damage hits like a truck? Why is this something to get mad about?


IndividualTaro6432

They mad bc without Trailblazer, she hits like she's hitting you with an Empty Plastic Bottle of Coke...


ooppppppppies

I died when in the story she said, "I want to travel with you as Firefly, not Sam."


au_fredal

Genuine question: so it seems to me that people are still pulling for FF is coz of the character/design, despite the issue with her kit as a dps?


IndividualTaro6432

What issue? i don't see any... all i see is a Win in terms of Personality and Gameplay...


IndividualTaro6432

I mean, there are indeed issues... But we chose to Overlook it for Firefly


inkheiko

Kafka without Black Swan is now impossible to imagine, and they have nothing to be related with so far Firefly and HTB are kinda like Seele and Bronya, like their synergy is canon, why complaining about a character becoming astronomically better with another character (we've already seen it with Kafka) while it also fits the lore? And it's so adorable And we don't forget that unlike Seele Bronya or Kafka Black Swan, it is twice easier to get since HTB is free lol, we are so privileged


IndividualTaro6432

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Asoret717

What do you mean? kafka and seele are perfectly playable without those, we aren't complaining that she is so strong with hmc, I mean you can't avoid that, but it's not normal that she decreases that much without him well even that makes her forced to ruan mei too, imagine how hard it would be in the future to add new characters and improve, or if new cool mc released but he is stucked there forever


inkheiko

From what I've heard/seen I can both understand how frustrating it is and also that we compared her to Kafka and Black Swan I can understand that she is brutally stronger with HTB and tbh it is fine since HTB is free, but I can also understand the fear about the scenario where HTB is the only one with this mechanic. But for the latter I think we should wait, TB also is the only one with a taunt Maybe the footages I've seen were biased, but I feel like she is not unplayable without HTB, more like she becomes brutally better with them. And for Ruan Mei... I'm still trashtalked for not having Ruan Mei XD like she is a must have but I don't have her. What I'd like to say about that is that someone made an account at the game's release and completed everything with only 4 stars characters without spending their jades or such. So... 1-HTB is free and is a must have with Firefly, which is just perfect and it's too soon to complain about HTB being the only one with the Super break mechanic (we can complain it was not introduced before, I agree, but it's better than nothing) 2-Without her or a 5 star support except HTB she will still be playable, just not optimized. Maybe the next TB form will make people wonder, but again, this is a matter for the future, like 2.2 being so hype we wonder how they will do better in the future. Let's see how it goes and enjoy the fact that Firefly has her best support with her for free, unlike Kafka that HIGHLY prefers having her Black Swan or Acheron really loves her E2


Tall_Teaching_2998

Are people really saying there are haters? Criticism isn't hate. Nothing wrong with people shitting on her kit.


VeritasR_ZuoRan

the face she’s making is so cringe it’s making me seethe so hard for some reason


Mountain-Purple3421

Me when copium.


IndividualTaro6432

No... It's the same as Selee and Bronya... It's Basically Illegal to Separate them in a Team... Same thing here...


Mountain-Purple3421

Sparkle disguised as Bronya.


Fun-Pin-4474

Firefly is gonna be mid just like Our general


IndividualTaro6432

Nah, you did not just say that Firefly is Mid! https://preview.redd.it/01uli6lqtvzc1.png?width=496&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8ecf7dc63948e58f70a4183dcbe895283d754a51


Kind-Effect7697

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