Well, I've already dived into the pool of spoilers, so haha.So, are we going to avoid Fates spoilers until the game is out next year in the U.S. and Europe?
But like Lisia said. We should probably discuss gameplay more so than the plot. The stories in Fates seem to be step-up in comparison to other FEs (not like that's hard do), so I think most people would rather get kept in the dark about that.
Now speaking of gameplay. Growth Rates! Averages have been lowered all around and resemble PoR's averages, which is cool. With limited level ups (unless you use Eternal Seals), being RNG screwed is more likely now than it was in Awakening. The stat that most characters seem to be getting screwed over is HP from all the streams and screenshots I saw. Regardless though, we still get some beautiful Growth Rates like this.
Effie (Knight/Nohr)
HP: 35
STR: 60
MAG: 0
SKL: 35
SPD: 50
LCK: 50
DEF: 35
RES: 30
This is discounting class Growth Rate bonuses. But, this girl is supposed to be a Knight? With a SPD growth like that, she could easily be a Myrmidon/Samurai. But, as nice as Effie's is, Elise is probably Nohr's prided champion.
Elise (Rod Knight/Nohr)
HP: 30
STR: 5
MAG: 65
SKL: 25
SPD: 55
LCK: 70
DEF: 15
RES: 40
Again, discounting class bonuses. Yeah, Elise probably isn't going to want to take a hit. But doesn't matter, she's basically a ridiculous Clarine.