Triangle Strategy: What You Need To Know About The Scales Of Conviction Mechanic
Triangle Strategy, the latest tactical JRPG from Square Enix, released for the Nintendo Switch in the first week of March. Following in the footsteps of popular JRPG titles like Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler, Triangle Strategy uses character interactions and turn-based tactical combat to tell a twisting tale of betrayal and heroism.
One of the most interesting mechanics in Triangle Strategy is the Scales of Conviction, which represent moments in which the story can diverge drastically. At these moments, 7 of the game's many companions will cast votes on which route the group should take, and it's up to players to persuade them to follow a particular path.
When players reach these key points in Triangle Strategy's story, they'll be confronted with decisions that can change the plot going forward. Resolving these decisions requires a ballot between the player's companions, but interestingly, the player character doesn't get a vote themselves. Instead, they get the ability to break ties, and can also try to persuade their companions to vote one way or another.
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However, many of the players companions feel very strongly about the dilemmas that are raised in the Scales of Conviction, and persuading them isn't always easy, or even possible. In order to stand the best chance of persuading their companions to vote for the path they'd prefer, players must make sure to explore the world as much as possible between votes. This will allow them to raise their Conviction and gain information which will unlock unique dialogue options when persuading. However, it's worth noting that unlockable dialogue options aren't necessarily the best choice. Instead, players should try to decide which line of
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