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atorq reacted to Andromis in Post pics you like (Powered by Jun Inoue™)
Both of these pictures were taken by me. First one was taken while I was boating on a lake and the second one was taken of the sunrise (or was it the sunset?) over Daytona.
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atorq got a reaction from Silvz in [NSFW] Question regarding Koichoco..
lol
Fap away my dear friend. Fap away, like there's no tomorrow. And then you do it some more, until the skin starts to chafe and you regret everything.
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atorq got a reaction from Nandemonai in [NSFW] Question regarding Koichoco..
lol
Fap away my dear friend. Fap away, like there's no tomorrow. And then you do it some more, until the skin starts to chafe and you regret everything.
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atorq got a reaction from Andromis in "Make Visual Novels Popular in the West": How?
I don't think this is a huge problem, but it is something that probably makes people a bit wary of having visual novels on their steam accounts and such. Differentiating the ones with and without more probably would help though, as many tend to think of porn when they hear of visual novels, if they even know about them at all.
I don't think it's the setting that is the main issue, it's more the way they tend to be written. But more neutral or "western" settings would probably help, not everyone is in love with Japanese culture.
I do believe it is doomed to be a niche, it is not a great way to neither read nor experience a story. Perhaps the mechanics could be developed to present the story more fluidly, with less text and more video or gameplay-ish content, but would it still remain a visual novel? I don't know.
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atorq reacted to Zander in "Make Visual Novels Popular in the West": How?
Fuwanovel has this tagline both here on the forums as well as the main site; if you were to Google Fuwanovel, the first result proudly exclaims "Fuwanovel – Make Visual Novels Popular in the West!". I haven't seen too much discussion about it, though, so I thought I'd stir up a conversation to hear everyone's opinions on what needs to happen in order for VNs to appeal to a larger portion of the Western audience, or if it's possible at all.
Popularity is subjective, of course, so for our purposes just consider what would make VNs more popular, rather than reach any particular standard of renown.
I'll present a few general topics that I feel are relevant to provide a base, but of course don't be afraid to present any thoughts that may pertain to something else.
1. Sexual Content - This post and associated podcast by NowItsAngeTime brought up some good points on this topic. Do you feel that the presentation of sexual content, or the idea of pursuing heroines as a requisite feature, that is so common in VNs needs to be changed, altered, or removed somehow? Dreamysyu noted that visual novels with sexual content are separated from those without completely in Japan - to the point that they are essentially different genres.
2. Setting and Japanese Influence - Naturally, a lot of VNs are set in Japan, frequently in specific settings like a high school. This even extends to OELVNs, where it is not unusual to see a VN that takes place in Japan or has characters with Japanese names, honorifics, and so on. Do you think VNs, particularily OELVNs, need to break away from this standard in order to appeal to a larger Western audience?
3. The Format in Itself - Does the nature of a visual novel make it forever doomed to be a niche genre? Would VNs with gameplay features appeal more in the West? Are there possible changes to the existing format that can be altered while still retaining the core of what a visual novel is?
I look forward to hearing your opinions!
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atorq got a reaction from PapaRabbi in [NSFW] Question regarding Koichoco..
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Fap away my dear friend. Fap away, like there's no tomorrow. And then you do it some more, until the skin starts to chafe and you regret everything.
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atorq got a reaction from Ningen in [NSFW] Question regarding Koichoco..
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Fap away my dear friend. Fap away, like there's no tomorrow. And then you do it some more, until the skin starts to chafe and you regret everything.
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atorq reacted to Ranzo in I Got The Telescope Thats Used In "A Sky Full Of Stars"
Nice! I hope you are able to find your waifu among the stars
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atorq reacted to Andromis in Post pics you like (Powered by Jun Inoue™)
This speaks for itself. Art in it's purest form.
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atorq reacted to Overlord87 in ONE VN you should read before you die.
One? Technically speaking, Muv-Luv Alternative, but you would also need to read the two prequels, so it would not qualify as one.
So I'd go with Sharin no Kuni, Himawari no Shoujo. It has its issues, but it touched my soul in a way I would not have believed possible.
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atorq reacted to Zidan209 in ONE VN you should read before you die.
G-Senjou no Maou.
No matter what people may say about it, it's an unforgettable experience, and no VN of the same genre could be on par with this
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atorq got a reaction from Zidan209 in ONE VN you should read before you die.
Oh man, oh jeez. Quite the task to put on someone.
But I'd say probably Katawa Shoujo or Everlasting Summer, not because they are the greatest visual novels out there, but because they are different.
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atorq got a reaction from ittaku in ONE VN you should read before you die.
Oh man, oh jeez. Quite the task to put on someone.
But I'd say probably Katawa Shoujo or Everlasting Summer, not because they are the greatest visual novels out there, but because they are different.
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atorq got a reaction from Fred the Barber in Post pics you like (Powered by Jun Inoue™)
It would be bad if the off chance he wouldn't become recognized happens!?
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