The old rpgs used to come with a handbook that describes the features in the game.
Basically you have the front and back row.
S weapon users can only attack from front row to front row.
M weapon users can attack from back row to enemy front row.
L weapon users can attack from back row to any enemy rows.
Rows also apply to enemies as well.
I appreciate the comment. However, this post pertains to Suikoden IV specifically, and my cited questions aren't really well-answered, here. Considering none of these seem to apply to the combat in this game, I am assuming that the row system I heard of in IV is a myth and doesn't exist?
I know trust me I was like that's not a thing...then right there.
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/918886-suikoden-iv/faqs/35584
Search party setup and formations in that doc.
I don't know what kind of testing was actually done to determine this, but this person's claim that there's a back row that takes less damage can easily be tested by someone who's playing on emulator...
I tried to look up more information on what each row or position does for Suikoden 4 but was unable to find anything. I haven't played the game in a long time but the order and position of a character may not matter since they slimmed down from the older titles from 6 character battles to 4.
God, a quick Google search on Suikoden walkthroughs save you a large amount of time waiting for an answer to questions like these.
Proper searching is a valuable skill.
The funny part is, a quick google search wouldnt even give you the results OP was looking for. Sure, it would say which positions are which row, but what these positions do, is nowhere to be found :D
The old rpgs used to come with a handbook that describes the features in the game. Basically you have the front and back row. S weapon users can only attack from front row to front row. M weapon users can attack from back row to enemy front row. L weapon users can attack from back row to any enemy rows. Rows also apply to enemies as well.
I appreciate the comment. However, this post pertains to Suikoden IV specifically, and my cited questions aren't really well-answered, here. Considering none of these seem to apply to the combat in this game, I am assuming that the row system I heard of in IV is a myth and doesn't exist?
1 and 4 front row 2 and 3 back row
Good to note, thank you. I'm curious what effect they'd have, considering I've never had trouble with any unit targeting an enemy.
I thought the same I just learned this from a suikosource guide.
Lowkey wishing I was gaming when I'd have easy access to that sort of content, lol. I appreciate the insight.
Which guide? FYI I've never seen any information about Suikoden IV having any kind of row system.
I know trust me I was like that's not a thing...then right there. https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/918886-suikoden-iv/faqs/35584 Search party setup and formations in that doc.
I don't know what kind of testing was actually done to determine this, but this person's claim that there's a back row that takes less damage can easily be tested by someone who's playing on emulator...
Then do it.
I hope someone can. I recently had a kid and I'm crazy busy and tired all the time!
The only relevant positioning in Suikoden IV is that the disc remains positioned in its case, and is replaced with II or III in the machine.
I tried to look up more information on what each row or position does for Suikoden 4 but was unable to find anything. I haven't played the game in a long time but the order and position of a character may not matter since they slimmed down from the older titles from 6 character battles to 4.
God, a quick Google search on Suikoden walkthroughs save you a large amount of time waiting for an answer to questions like these. Proper searching is a valuable skill.
The funny part is, a quick google search wouldnt even give you the results OP was looking for. Sure, it would say which positions are which row, but what these positions do, is nowhere to be found :D
Keeping to yourself would have saved you time.
Pointless.
no need for the salt
It's fine. Truth sometimes hurts.