Keep in mind the distinction of me calling it a ***flawed*** masterpiece. That, and my measurement of a masterpiece for myself is less how masterful the game is so much as how much it influences and changes the environment of its genre around it. Fates is messy story wise, but gameplay wise, it sets *the* standard for not just FE's gameplay, but strategy RPGs in general. So I'd argue that, combined with the characterization and amazing aesthetics, definitely makes it quantifiable as a flawed masterpiece, at least IMO.

But regardless, I still love this game to bits, lol. I get why ya don't like it, and that's okay! We all have our individual games that are masterpieces in our own eyes. :D