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    Emi reacted to solidbatman for a blog entry, Little Busters: The Apology   
    Hello. I am the guy who wrote that review of Little Busters that everyone hated because I did not like the game. Those poor people are doing just fine, however, even with my evil, vile, disgusting review out there still. I, on the other hand, have never been worse off. You see, I've been overwhelmed with guilt. I feel bad for what I did. I took a beloved visual novel, one that has changed the lives of many people, and slandered it with my negative review. Then I continued to ride that infamy I gained into relevancy allowing my hatred of Little Busters! to manifest itself as a false representation of my true opinion of it, much like I am doing right this moment. 
    The truth about my time with Little Busters! is that I enjoyed the VN. It had some bad routes (like all of them) and had a really unremarkable ending. But can I say I did not enjoy my time reading it? Not really. The 24 hour stream was a blast, and subsequent streams were a lot of fun, especially when people were involved in the jokes and discussion of the routes as I read them. For example, Lewycool's Sexy Seagull Legs during Mio's route was light in an otherwise forgettable, boring route (protip: a character with no personality other than "I like books" is not a recipe for a fun route) and allowed me to actually have fun with the route. Likewise, discussions of Kurugaya's Balloon Tits carrying me off into the sky made her Bill Murray wannabe route more enjoyable. Refrain was a blast to read right up until the ending. I didn't hate Rin and simply wished we saw far more development from her than what we got. She was a fun character. 
     
    The experience of reading Little Busters! was good. I had a good time. While my opinions on Little Busters! remain the same, that it is a bad VN (not horrid at least), I do not regret the time I spent on it and I sometimes wish I could read it over again on stream with everyone like I did before. 
     
    So, I owe everyone an apology. I'm sorry your favorite VN is so shit I had to bring in friends to enjoy it instead. I can't wait to get my hands on the official Rewrite release in 600 years. 

    Also, a review of an InvertMouse VN is coming very soon to this blog near you, assuming I'm not blocked first. 
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    Emi reacted to bakauchuujin for a blog entry, Picture of all my physical visual novels   
    Here are pictures of all of my physical visual novels.
    Some of these I have already done a review of while the others are planned to at some point get a review once I have read them.
    There are also going to be more visual novels added here in the future. For instance have I backed physical tier of kickstarter for Island, Momoiro Closet and Newrin as well as having pre ordered the complete box for Grisaia.
     
     
    Some of my english visual novels

    More of my english visual novels

     
    Grisaia complete box

    Aokana

    Nekopara vol 4 and Sengoku Rance

     
    My english visual novels with nsfw cover
    English Console VNs

    Japanese visual novels for PC

    More japanese visual novels for PC

    Some more japanese physicals, some of them have NSFW box
    My japanese visual novels for PS Vita

    My japanese visual novels for PS3 and PS4

     
     
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    Emi reacted to Clephas for a blog entry, A few Thoughts on VN Trends   
    Before I go visit my remaining grandparents this weekend (my grandmother on my father's side and grandfather on my mother's side are both in extremely frail condition right now, so we are taking time to show my sister's kid to them), I thought I would give my thoughts on modern VN trends.
    Charage aren't going anywhere
    Though I frequently bash the industry for over-saturating the market with moege/charage/SOL, the fact is that the demand for this type of VN is never going to go away as long as the Japanese eroge VN market exists.  Why?  Because it is the single easiest way to present the formation of relationships of young people into a sexual one.  While the genre isn't that attractive for people in their late teens or early to mid-twenties (incidentally the reason this market is declining), the majority of any older generation is always going to prefer this.  The lesser numbers of young people in Japan compared to my generation and the lower relative amounts of income are the main reasons for the current contraction of the genre.
    Good Writers don't go into VNs anymore
    This is a truth that few of the plotge addicts like me want to admit.  Most of the best writers in the VN industry are getting into middle age or later now (or have already left it), and the new and upcoming writers are mostly up and coming LN writers who have a far looser grasp on how to write/narrate and (more importantly) complete a story.  This doesn't mean they won't evolve their styles to match the new medium eventually, but whenever I've read a VN written by one of these newbies, the plot holes and poor handling of the endings of their games stand out painfully.
    Chuunige are in decline
    I absolutely hate to say this.  However, it needs to be said.  Trends in the last nine years in chuunige have tended to result in far too much side-story exploitation and sequelitis.  There is also a distinct lack of innovation, and when innovation does come, it tends to come with a huge drop in quality in the final product (Sora no Baroque).   Fans of the genre are getting older, and some companies (such as Light) have been putting their games in non-ero form on consoles to try to grasp the hearts of younger VN lovers (this has actually succeeded to an extent), but the fact is that it takes a much longer time for a chuunige company to  make back its investment after a release.  This is exacerbated by economic issues in Japan, and the fact that these companies mostly suck at advertising (like many niche genre companies, they only put it up in places where those already 'in the know' will find them).
    VN Trends are always years behind the rest of Otaku-dom
    VN communities in Japan are insular.  Even moreso than they are in the US.  When rom-com anime vanished for the most part at the end of the last decade, it was replaced with cheap action-fantasy (shallow, weaker stories for the most part, with more emphasis put on 'cool' elements) and moeblob.  The glut of such anime is reaching its peak right now... and that influence is starting to overflow (interpreted through the lens of the hyper-conservative VN community, of course) into our side of things.  That said, this is a trend that is unlikely to take hold, because it requires a modicum of writing skill that doesn't involve dialogue, and most VN writers just don't have that.  Instead, VN companies that have been around for a while have been 'testing the waters' by making games that step out of their usual niches, hoping to diversify to deal with the changing trends.  Light went with going down a much darker path than usual with its most recent game, and Navel actually put up a half-assed plotge last month.  These, along with many other incidences in the last two years, make me wonder just what the market will look like five years from now. 
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    Emi reacted to kivandopulus for a blog entry, Updated   
    Finished updating old posts. Nothing really interesting is added, so added games comments are very scarce. Main changes are mostly about descriptions for games that did not have one, over 500 new descriptions. Some review/opening/image links changed. Finally, I can move on now. This is the early draft of changes, stopped updating it midway. 
    VN of the Month December 2005 - Aekanaru Sekai no Owari ni
    https://vndb.org/v22685 - Power Pro Kun Pocket 8
    https://vndb.org/v23599 - The Noroi no Game
    https://vndb.org/v27013 - Sugar Sugar Rune: Koi mo Oshare mo Pick-Up!
    https://vndb.org/v22900 - Mousou Nikki: Joshikousei Hen
    https://vndb.org/v26016 - Chained Valkyria -Akashiya no Kyouen-
    https://vndb.org/v23124 - Hyouka no Gen'ya
    https://vndb.org/v24462 - Kidou Shounen
    VN of the Month November 2005 - Sharin no Kuni, Himawari no Shoujo
    https://vndb.org/v23460 - Mirugeki 3 Bishoujo Maki Naisho no Taiken
    VN of the Month October 2005 - Ayakashi
    https://vndb.org/v23462 - Mirugeki 2 Papa tte Yobitai no
    https://vndb.org/v24385 - Qu Beifang
    VN of the Month September 2005 - Gunjou no Sora o Koete
    https://vndb.org/v24864 - Gokujou Seitokai
    https://vndb.org/v23903 - Fushigi no Umi no Nadia ~Inherit the Blue Water~
    VN of the Month August 2005 - Saihate no Ima
    https://vndb.org/v24778 - Final Approach Final fandisk
    https://vndb.org/v25938 - Gakuen Tengoku
    VN of the Month July 2005 - Swan Song
    https://vndb.org/v25128 - Still More
    VN of the Month June 2005 - Ayakashibito
    VN of the Month May 2005 - Princess Witches
    https://vndb.org/v26583 - ETERNITY-The Joker to a Dark Side-
    https://vndb.org/v24625 - Counter-Strike NEO -White Memories-
    https://vndb.org/v26058 - Majo no Yuigon
    https://vndb.org/v25355 - School Navigation!
    VN of the Month April 2005 - Sanarara
    https://vndb.org/v22864 - Akane
    https://vndb.org/v22047 - Kochou Yuukaku
    https://vndb.org/v23463 - Mirugeki 1: Imouto -Boku to Asumi no Himitsu Taiken-
    https://vndb.org/v23773 - Rondo ~Punyupuri Joshikouhen~
    VN of the Month March 2005 - Parfait ~Chocolat Second Brew~
    https://vndb.org/v26743 - Iris ~Kimi ga Ita Toki~
    https://vndb.org/v23499 - Love Love Fight
    https://vndb.org/v23148 - Kochira Memetsuki Onsenkyou
    VN of the Month February 2005 - Steel
    https://vndb.org/v25146 - The Kanshikikan
    https://vndb.org/v25118 - Tsuki wa Kirisaku ~Tantei Sagara Kyouichirou~
    https://vndb.org/v26915 - Gakuen Prince ~Fandisc~
    VN of the Month January 2005 - Tenshi no Nichou Kenjuu -Angelos Armas-
    https://vndb.org/v26265 - Rou ~Kedakaku Gouman na Dansei Fushin Onna ga Seidorei ni Ochiru made~
    https://vndb.org/v23774 - Punyupuri SP - Yamiyo no Miko Shokushu ni Otsu
    VN of the Month December 2004 - To Heart 2
    https://vndb.org/v22681 - Power Pro Kun Pocket 7
    https://vndb.org/v25848 - Erumani 2
    VN of the Month November 2004 - Planetarian ~Chiisana Hoshi no Yume~
    https://vndb.org/v24350 - Reason of Detective
    https://vndb.org/v24330 - The Suiri  ~Soshite Dare mo Inakunatta~
    https://vndb.org/v24539 - Seikon ~Boku to Meido to Kyouki no Yakata~
    https://vndb.org/v24485 - Phantomphobia ~Ikai~
    https://vndb.org/v25122 - Tenkuu Danzai Skelter Heaven
    https://vndb.org/v26885 - Manabe yo Otome!
    VN of the Month October 2004 - Akai Ito
    https://vndb.org/v23610 - Ryoujoku Jiken File -File. 1 Renzoku Fujo Shissou Jiken-
    https://vndb.org/v24844 - A to 1
    VN of the Month September 2004 - Abandoner - The Severed Dreams
    VN of the Month August 2004 - Sorauta
    https://vndb.org/v24387 - It's So Flogging Molly
    https://vndb.org/v26317 - Sankaku Matsuri Vol.1
    https://vndb.org/v25159 - Destino
    https://vndb.org/v24303 - Harukeki Kawa no Nagare ni Nosete
    https://vndb.org/v26071 - Tsuki no Furu Yoru
    VN of the Month July 2004 - Dear My Friend
    VN of the Month June 2004 - 3days ~Michiteyuku Toki no Kanata de~
    https://vndb.org/v25629 - Yokubou no Ori
    https://vndb.org/v23364 - Gyakuten Ryoujoku Angel Online
    VN of the Month May 2004 - Carnival
    VN of the Month April 2004 - Realize
    https://vndb.org/v23327 - Tanetsuke Choukyou II
    VN of the Month March 2004 - Remember11 -The Age of Infinity-
    https://vndb.org/v24318 - Yomigaeri ~Refrain~
    VN of the Month February 2004 - Forest
    https://vndb.org/v25310 - The Legend of the Deep -Episode4-
    https://vndb.org/v22297 - Nurse Witch Komugi-chan Magikarte
    https://vndb.org/v26280 - Inran Mahjong ~Nugasare Modaeru Maid-tachi~
    VN of the Month January 2004 - Paradise Lost
    https://vndb.org/v25266 - Stellvia: Uchuu no Stellvia
    https://vndb.org/v26884 - Heian Onshijo Koi Emaki
    https://vndb.org/v25215 - Shoujo Taimashi Misato ~Ingoku no Fukushuusha~
    VN of the Month December 2003 - Saya no Uta
    https://vndb.org/v22680 - Power Pro Kun Pocket 6
    https://vndb.org/v24319 - The Saiban ~Shinmai Shihoukan Momota Tsukasa no 10 no Saiban File~
    https://vndb.org/v24401 - END OF THE WORLD
    https://vndb.org/v24460 - Hotel Bloody Doll Fandisc -2003-
    https://vndb.org/v22821 - Futari no Kon'yakusha
    VN of the Month November 2003 - Kurenai
    https://vndb.org/v23483 - Princess Riesz
    VN of the Month October 2003 - Lovers ~Koi ni Ochitara...
    https://vndb.org/v25252 - The Musume♥ Ikusei Simulation ~Otousan to Issho~
    https://vndb.org/v24459 - Hotel Bloody Doll
    https://vndb.org/v24326 - Otoko no Tame no Bible The Yuujou Adventure -Hotaru Soul-
    VN of the Month - September 2003 - Cross†Channel
    https://vndb.org/v26604 - Shoujo Yoshitsuneden
    VN of the Month August 2003 - Natsuyume Yawa
    https://vndb.org/v24370 - Tondeke! Nayama Seed
    https://vndb.org/v25210 - Officer's ~Onna Sousakan-tachi no Ingoku~
    https://vndb.org/v22101 - Sweet Apricot
    https://vndb.org/v23001 - Sayurin no Tantei na Hibi
    https://vndb.org/v22449 - Natsu Shoujo Summer Disc
    https://vndb.org/v24386 - Shuumatsu ni Yosete
    VN of the Month July 2003 - Komorebi ni Yureru Tamashii no Koe
    https://vndb.org/v26194 - Tristia Dokidoki Operation
    VN of the Month June 2003 - Sayonara
    https://vndb.org/v23925 - Ore-sama Teacher ~Fukushuu Kyoushi no Web Counseling~
    VN of the Month May 2003 - Ashita Deatta Shoujo
    https://vndb.org/v25628 - Imouto no Onani
    VN of the Month April 2003 - Zanmataisei Demonbane
    https://vndb.org/v22295 - Zero One
    VN of the Month March 2003 - Interlude
    https://vndb.org/v24300 - Akaku Kagayaku Yuki
    https://vndb.org/v23841 - Vampire Yui ~Sen'ya-shou~
    VN of the Month February 2003 - Routes
    https://vndb.org/v24162 - Otogi Story Tenshi no Shippo
    VN of the Month January 2003 - Moekan
    https://vndb.org/v22679 - Power Pro Kun Pocket 5
    https://vndb.org/v25214 - Mahou Shoujo Ai ~Mahou Senshi e no Chinkonka~
    https://vndb.org/v24877 - Fukuramikake Returns
    https://vndb.org/v23352 - Bijutsu Kyoushi Ryouko
    VN of the Month December 2002 - Popotan
    https://vndb.org/v23852 - Getchu Ya★Getchu!!
    https://vndb.org/v24358 - The Suiri ~Aratanaru 20 no Jikenbo~
    https://vndb.org/v22429 - Romancing Kanon ~Eien no Shoujo Densetsu~
    https://vndb.org/v24302 - Free Flower
    https://vndb.org/v25158 - Bois Hoshikuzu to Tetsukuzu no Niwa
    VN of the Month November 2002 - Baldr Force
    https://vndb.org/v24706 - Dr. Rin ni Kiitemite! ~Koi no Happy Four Season~
    VN of the Month October 2002 - Rocket no Natsu
    VN of the Month September 2002 - Masaru: Ashita no Yukinojou 2
    https://vndb.org/v24897 - Sold Out Frontier ~Reifu-tachi no Kihin Shakou Ressha~
    https://vndb.org/v23858 - Chobits for Game Boy Advance -Atashi dake no Hito-
    https://vndb.org/v24713 - Izumi Jiken File
    VN of the Month August 2002 - Ever17 -The Out of Infinity-
    https://vndb.org/v23355 - Clover ~Shiawase no Layout~
    https://vndb.org/v24361 - Suiren
    https://vndb.org/v25152 - Bois ~Kikaijikake no Mori~
    https://vndb.org/v25212 - DarknessSuppressor ~Onna Taimashi-tachi no Inbu~
    https://vndb.org/v24745 - Himekishi Monogatari -Princess Blue-
    https://vndb.org/v25455 - Gekka Chou no Yakata
    VN of the Month July 2002 - Viper-RSR
    https://vndb.org/v24398 - Moon Fox Legend: Little Fox
    VN of the Month June 2002 - Kanade
    https://vndb.org/v24335 - Metal Wolf
    VN of the Month May 2002 - Akane Maniax
    https://vndb.org/v25213 - Iroiro ~Ingoku no Yakata~
    VN of the Month April 2002 - D.U.O. ~Song for All~
    VN of the Month March 2002 - Kikokugai - The Cyber Slayer
    https://vndb.org/v22678 - Power Pro Kun Pocket 4
    https://vndb.org/v23847 - Tokimeki Nya no☆Getchu!
    VN of the Month February 2002 - Kusarihime ~Euthanasia~
    https://vndb.org/v24704 - Dr. Rin ni Kiitemite! ~Koi no Rin Feng-Shui~
    VN of the Month January 2002 - Princess Knights
    VN of the Month December 2001 - Izumo
    https://vndb.org/v26659 - Sister Princess ~Pure Stories~
    https://vndb.org/v24724 - Hermina to Culus ~Lillie no Atelier Mou Hitotsu no Monogatari~
    https://vndb.org/v24301 - Pray to Snow
    https://vndb.org/v27131 - Water Dragon Knight ~Anata to no Yakusoku~
    https://vndb.org/v27135 - Yozakura no Utage
    https://vndb.org/v24546 - Koukou Kyoushi ~Memories of Summer~
    https://vndb.org/v27128 - Claire Hikari no Densetsu Meisou no Hanged Man
    https://vndb.org/v27081 - Karen
    VN of the Month November 2001 - Nijuubako
    https://vndb.org/v23361 - Para Para 2
    VN of the Month October 2001 - Jisatsu no Tame no 101 no Houhou
    VN of the Month September 2001 - Eve: The Fatal Attraction
    VN of the Month August 2001 - Kimi ga Nozomu Eien
    https://vndb.org/v25906 - TameGirl
    https://vndb.org/v25454 - Totsugeki Uchuu Senkan Masrao
    VN of the Month July 2001 - Cosmos no Sora ni
    https://vndb.org/v27142 - Chinpu Kitan
    VN of the Month June 2001 - No Reality
    https://vndb.org/v26011 - KID Mix Section Character Collection
    VN of the Month May 2001 - Sapphism no Gensou
    https://vndb.org/v25901 - TameBoy
    https://vndb.org/v22099 - Weakness Hero Torauman
    VN of the April 2001 - Mizuiro
    https://vndb.org/v22983 - Bishoujo Ren'ai Mahjong Series 2nd: Shiritsu Houou Gakuen: 2-nen Junjou-gumi
    https://vndb.org/v22832 - Angel Present
    https://vndb.org/v24324 - The Suiri ~IT Tantei: 18 no Jikenbo~
    VN of the Month March 2001 - Silent Hill: Play Novel
    https://vndb.org/v25243 - Mix Party 2ND
    https://vndb.org/v22677 - Power Pro Kun Pocket 3
    https://vndb.org/v23760 - Taiho Shichauzo
    VN of the Month February 2001 - Tasogare
    https://vndb.org/v22427 - Kara: Suzuna Hen
    VN of the Month January 2001 - Vampirdzhija Vjedogonia
    https://vndb.org/v23945 - Love Hina Party
    VN of the Month December 2000 - Never7 -The End of Infinity-
    https://vndb.org/v22257 - DiGiCharat Akiba Touitsu
    https://vndb.org/v22536 - Air Carrot e Youkoso!!
    https://vndb.org/v27093 - Ruriruri ADV
    VN of the Month November 2000 - Nijuuei
    https://vndb.org/v22982 - Bishoujo Ren'ai Mahjong Series 2nd: Shiritsu Houou Gakuen: 1-nen Jun'ai-gumi
    VN of the Month October 2000 - Baldr Bullet
    https://vndb.org/v25763 - Nurunuru Shiru Jigoku 6 Insui No Ningyo
    VN of the Month September 2000 - Gensou Suikogaiden Vol. 1: Harmonia no Kenshi
    https://vndb.org/v27269 - Arc Side Gaiden 2: Mahou to Yuujou
    VN of the Month August 2000 - Tsukihime
    https://vndb.org/v23944 - Love Hina Pocket
    https://vndb.org/v22135 - Remel
    https://vndb.org/v27161 - Akikaze no Love Songs
    https://vndb.org/v26606 - Yuukyuu Kumikyoku All Star Project
    https://vndb.org/v27114 - Ceramic Heart
    VN of the Month July 2000 - Shoin, Aruiwa Ushinawareta Yume no Monogatari
    https://vndb.org/v24325 - The Sound Novel
    https://vndb.org/v25153 - Douboku
    https://vndb.org/v22443 - Yokoshima
    https://vndb.org/v27095 - Tomoyo Venture Episode2
    https://vndb.org/v26468 - Baroque Syndrome
    https://vndb.org/v23943 - Sakura Taisen GB-geki - Hanagumi Nyuutai!
    VN of the Month June 2000 - Age Maniax ~Isumi Yon Shimai Saigo no Hi~
    https://vndb.org/v22323 - Bibou Vintage 2000
    https://vndb.org/v22642 - Saint Shirobara Gakuen Petit☆MAHJONG
    VN of the Month May 2000 - Purepure
    VN of the Month April 2000 - Gyousatsu♥Shinsengumi Hitokiri Bishoujo Adventure
    https://vndb.org/v22056 - Believe ~Shitsuyoku no Tenshi-tachi~
    https://vndb.org/v8376 - Great Hunting
    VN of the Month March 2000 - Eve Zero    
    https://vndb.org/v23360 - Para Para
    https://vndb.org/v22676 - Power Pro Kun Pocket 2
    https://vndb.org/v26268 - Meitantei Conan: Kigantou Hihou Densetsu
    VN of the Month February 2000 - Phantom of Inferno    
    https://vndb.org/v22981 - Bishoujo Ren'ai Mahjong Series: Karan Koron Gakuen: Pure Love Hen
    https://vndb.org/v22418 - Uzumaki ~Denshi Kaiki Hen~
    https://vndb.org/v26267 - Meitantei Conan: Karakuri Jiin Satsujin Jiken
    VN of the Month January 2000 - Lien ~Owaranai Kimi no Uta~
    VN of the Month December 1999 - Elemental Arts
    https://vndb.org/v22978 - Bishoujo Ren'ai Mahjong Series: Karan Koron Gakuen: Dokidoki Hen
    https://vndb.org/v22980 - Bishoujo Ren'ai Mahjong Series: Karan Koron Gakuen: Mune Kyun Hen
    https://vndb.org/v27113 - Kokoro no Tobira
    https://vndb.org/v27129 - Conve ~Houkago no Sugoshikata~
    https://vndb.org/v24989 - Hirosue Sougou Byouin
    https://vndb.org/v27126 - Himitsu Sentai Burning Bunny
    https://vndb.org/v27116 - Sentimental Memorial
    https://vndb.org/v27115 - Sessou no Yoru
    https://vndb.org/v27084 - Prime Sexual
    https://vndb.org/v27088 - To Heart CR
    https://vndb.org/v24959 - second anopheles 1
    https://vndb.org/v27125 - Aurora Hime Higyaku no Makyou
    https://vndb.org/v27124 - Heart no Clover
    https://vndb.org/v27082 - Furukizu
    https://vndb.org/v27121 - Natsu o Shizuka ni
    https://vndb.org/v27123 - Chikan wa Yamete
    VN of the Month November 1999 - Parts
    https://vndb.org/v27120 - Rescue Disk
    https://vndb.org/v25992 - Purupuru Magic
    VN of the Month October 1999 - Silver Jiken
    https://vndb.org/v22350 - Furiman Bibou Hen
    https://vndb.org/v26904 - Harlem Beat: You're the One
    VN of the Month September 1999 - Kazeoto, Chirin
    https://vndb.org/v27094 - Tomoyo Venture Episode1
    https://vndb.org/v25229 - BOYS BE... 2nd Season
    VN of the Month August 1999 - Tsui no Sora
    https://vndb.org/v26327 - Maria 2: Jutai Kokuchi no Nazo
    https://vndb.org/v26378 - Magical Kanan - Magical Fantasy Box
    VN of the Month July 1999 - Mamatoto ~a record of war~
    https://vndb.org/v27176 - Inagawa Junji: Kyoufu no Yashiki
    VN of the Month June 1999 - Kanon
    https://vndb.org/v26661 - Ren'ai Kouza Real Age
    https://vndb.org/v27584 - Soreike Majokko Serika
    VN of the Month May 1999 - Comic party
    https://vndb.org/v25789 - Seikon ~Inbou Uzumaku Byoutou de Tadareta Soukanzu~
    VN of the Month April 1999 - Lipstick Adv.EX
    https://vndb.org/v22675 - Power Pro Kun Pocket
    https://vndb.org/v26769 - Boy x Boy ~Shiritsu Kouryou Gakuin Seishinryou~
    VN of the Month March 1999 - Captain Love
    https://vndb.org/v23526 - Sougaku Toshi Osaka
    https://vndb.org/v24005 - Yakusoku no Kizuna
    https://vndb.org/v27162 - Sanjuusou
    VN of the Month February 1999 - Campus ~Sakura no Mau Naka de~
    https://vndb.org/v26560 - Den'ei Shoujo Virtual Girl Lun
    https://vndb.org/v27079 - Aiiro no Kankei
    https://vndb.org/v26566 - Kouyasai
    VN of the Month January 1999 - Ikusa Megami
    VN of the Month December 1998 - Kuon no Kizuna
    https://vndb.org/v27109 - Densetsu no Ato de LoveLove no Shou
    https://vndb.org/v26314 - Pureprime -pianissimo-
    https://vndb.org/v27089 - Black Album
    https://vndb.org/v27087 - Roots
    VN of the Month November 1998 - Exodus Guilty
    https://vndb.org/v23855 - Neko na Kankei
    https://vndb.org/v26018 - Abunai Hyakkaten
    VN of the Month October 1998 - Psyclone
    https://vndb.org/v25330 - Efficus: Kono Omoi o Kimi ni...
    https://vndb.org/v26913 - Sakura Tsuushin
    https://vndb.org/v22058 - Kuroi Hamon
    VN of the Month September 1998 - With You ~Mitsumete Itai~
    https://vndb.org/v24393 - Kaze no Oka Kouen nite
    https://vndb.org/v26131 - Dennou Meikyuu Gensou Bouken Yuugi Yurika
    https://vndb.org/v26559 - Ren'ai Kouhosei Starlight Scramble
    VN of the Month August 1998 - Shiokaze no Memory
    https://vndb.org/v25415 - Full House ~Joyuu Monogatari~
    VN of the Month July 1998 - luv wave
    https://vndb.org/v24062 - 17 Sai ~My Dear Angel~
    VN of the Month June 1998 - One ~Kagayaku Kisetsu e~
    VN of the Month May 1998 - Diabolique
    https://vndb.org/v27080 - Kusairo no Hitomi
    VN of the Month April 1998 - Love Escalator
    https://vndb.org/v24063 - Find Love 2: The Prologue
    https://vndb.org/v27122 - Maou to Iu Ikikata
    VN of the Month March 1998 - EVE: The Lost One
    https://vndb.org/v26068 - Eberouge 2
    VN of the Month February 1998 - Doukoku Soshite...
    https://vndb.org/v25110 - Tour Party: Sotsugyou Ryokou ni Ikou
    https://vndb.org/v26605 - Yuukyuu Gensoukyouku 2nd Album
    VN of the Month January 1998 - Machi
    https://vndb.org/v26103 - Datenshi no Sumika
    https://vndb.org/v24635 - Mix Candy 3
    https://vndb.org/v26102 - Amandine
    VN of the Month December 1997 - Universal Nuts
    https://vndb.org/v26326 - Maria: Kimitachi ga Umareta Wake
    https://vndb.org/v27083 - Gensuishou
    VN of the Month November 1997 - Moon.
    https://vndb.org/v10382 - Toriko 2
    VN of the Month October 1997 - Sweepers!
    https://vndb.org/v22868 - Dear Princess
    VN of the Month September 1997 - Comic Road
    https://vndb.org/v23479 - Eberouge Special ~Koi to Mahou no Gakuen Seikatsu~
    VN of the Month August 1997 - Kaeru nyo Panyon
    https://vndb.org/v26576 - Koi no Summer Fantasy in Miyazaki Seagaia
    VN of the Month July 1997 - Tokimeki Memorial Drama Series Vol. 1: Nijiiro no Seishun
    https://vndb.org/v23769 - My Dream ~On Air ga Matenakute~
    VN of the Month June 1997 - Zoku Hatsukoi Monogatari ~Shuugaku Ryokou~
    https://vndb.org/v26130 - Kakutou Cosplay Ojanko
    https://vndb.org/v26511 - Ami ~Shoushin no Tenshi~
    https://vndb.org/v26929 - Digital Ange ~Dennou Tenshi SS~
    VN of the Month May 1997 - To Heart
    https://vndb.org/v27573 - Kojiin ~Kyouki no Ketsuzoku~
    VN of the Month April 1997 - Canaan ~Yakusoku no Chi~
    https://vndb.org/v26711 - Critical Blow
    VN of the Month March 1997 - Ruriiro no Yuki
    https://vndb.org/v26565 - Ayakashi Ninden Kunoichiban
    https://vndb.org/v24298 - Stand by Say you!
    https://vndb.org/v24007 - BOYS BE...
    VN of the Month February 1997 - Yatsu no Na wa Diamond
    VN of the Month January 1997 - Rookies
    VN of the Month December 1996 - Kono Yo no Hate de Koi o Utau Shoujo YU-NO
    https://vndb.org/v24366 - Alice In Cyberland Yamiyo No Madoushi
    https://vndb.org/v23457 - M ~Kimi o Tsutaete~
    https://vndb.org/v26381 - Ars Amatoria
    https://vndb.org/v27402 - Instant Clarity
    https://vndb.org/v27570 - Minako no Suiyoubi
    VN of the Month Noveber 1996 - Mashou no Kao
    https://vndb.org/v26522 - Jun'ai Monogatari - Shuugaku Ryokou no Yoru
    https://vndb.org/v8979 - Muppet Box
    VN of the Month October 1996 - Bounty Hunter Rudy
    https://vndb.org/v23481 - Eternal Melody
    https://vndb.org/v23324 - Heroine Dream
    https://vndb.org/v14583 - Toriko
    https://vndb.org/v14512 - Katei Kyoushi
    https://vndb.org/v15162 - Ikumoto
    https://vndb.org/v21972 - G no Kyokuhoku
    https://vndb.org/v27401 - Hokenshitsu no Akuma
    VN of the Month September 1996 - Sakura Taisen
    VN of the Month August 1996 - Be-Yond ~Kurodaishou ni Mirareteru~
    VN of the Month July 1996 - Kizuato
    VN of the Month June 1996 - Es no Houteishiki
    https://vndb.org/v26521 - Moderate Party
    VN of the Month May 1996 - Rouge no Densetsu
    https://vndb.org/v26325 - Hanafuda Graffiti Koikoi Monogatari
    VN of the Month April 1996 - Harlem Blade ~The Greatest of All Time.~
    VN of the Month March 1996 - Mujintou Monogatari 3 - A.D. 1999 Tokyo
    VN of the Month February 1996 - DIES IRAE
    VN of the Month January 1996 - Ryuuki Denshou Dragoon
    VN of the Month December 1995 - Lilith
    https://vndb.org/v20887 - Doki Doki Pretty League EX
    https://vndb.org/v25169 - Shikimi
    https://vndb.org/v25074 - Rinn-chan no Tensei Hakusho ~Meido no Miyagebanashi~
    https://vndb.org/v25101 - Momoiro Sankaku ~Riko & Hikaru Hen~
    https://vndb.org/v27010 - Hotaru
    https://vndb.org/v27022 - Asuka Ayako-chan to Hokenshitsu
    https://vndb.org/v27406 - Tantei Imasato Misa Jikenbo Tanpenshuu: Romance wa Shiroku Kiken na Kaori
    VN of the Month November 1995 - Eve: Burst Error
    VN of the Month October 1995 - Trouble Chaser Dai 4 Wa - Saishuukai
    VN of the Month September 1995 - Mime
    VN of the Month August 1995 - Isaku
    https://vndb.org/v23921 - Shin Youjuu Kyoushitsu Ecstasy Adventure
    VN of the Month July 1995 - Kuro no Danshou: The Literary Fragment
    https://vndb.org/v9004 - Perfect Blue
    VN of the Month June 1995 - True Love ~Jun'ai Monogatari~
    https://vndb.org/v9139 - Trouble Chaser Dai 3 Wa - 2 Do Aru Trouble 3 Do Aru
    VN of the Month May 1995 - Koihime
    https://vndb.org/v27160 - Nana Eiyuu Monogatari
    https://vndb.org/v18299 - S.A. 3
    VN of the Month April 1995 - Mugen Yasoukyoku
    VN of the Month March 1995 - Cybernoid Alpha
    VN of the Month February 1995 - Doki Doki Pretty League Dai 3 Wa - Minami no Umi no Kai no Maki
    https://vndb.org/v10902 - Poison ~6 Nin no Majo~
    VN of the Month January 1995 - Doki Doki Vacation ~Kirameku Kisetsu no Naka de~
    VN of the Month December 1994 - Xenon ~Mugen no Shitai~
    https://vndb.org/v25076 - Rinshitsu no Chikubi
    https://vndb.org/v27158 - Para PARA Paradise
    https://vndb.org/v24488 - Bomber Quest
    https://vndb.org/v24991 - Dennou Mahjong Tsuushin Tacet
    VN of the Month November 1994 - File: Kokubou Soushou Jouhoukyoku Jouhou Rouei Taisakubu Josei Jinmonin
    VN of the Month October 1994 - Gao Gao! 3rd ~Wild Force~
    https://vndb.org/v24450 - Jikuu Sousakan Pretty Angel Misty Flash
    VN of the Month September 1994 - Ai Shimai ~Futari no Kajitsu~
    VN of the Month August 1994 - Shinsetsu Ooedo Tantei Kamiya Ukyou
    VN of the Month July 1994 - DESIRE - Haitoku no Rasen
    VN of the Month June 1994 - Necronomicon
    https://vndb.org/v24990 - Adirate
    VN of the month May 1994 - Tokimeki Memorial
    VN of the Month April 1994 - AmbivalenZ -Niritsu Haihan-
    https://vndb.org/v24448 - Cherry Bomb: Chou-ojou-sama Sayaka-chan Nanpa Daisakusen
    VN of the Month March 1994 - Mirage 2 - Torry x Neat x Roan no Daibouken
    VN of the Month February 1994 - Dragon Knight 4
    VN of the Month January 1994 - Fuzoroi no Lemon
    https://vndb.org/v8652 - Bell's Avenue 2
    VN of the Month December 1993 - Demon City
    https://vndb.org/v25109 - LEX Kyonyuu Monogatari
    https://vndb.org/v25104 - Gegera no Joshikou Indoka Keikaku! Part 1
    https://vndb.org/v25077 - Anna Midaller's
    https://vndb.org/v27404 - Tantei Imasato Misa Jikenbo: Itoshiki Onna yo, Satsui no Bishou o
    https://vndb.org/v27405 - Tantei Imasato Misa Jikenbo: Sonzai Shinai Futatsume no Shinjitsu
    VN of the Month November 1993 - Ooedo Tantei Kamiya Ukyou Vol. 2
    VN of the Month October 1993 - Nooch 2 Remy no Gyakushuu
    VN of the Month September 1993 - Youjuu Senki -A.D. 2048-
    VN of the Month August 1993 - Houma Hunter Lime Dai 03 Wa
    VN of the Month July 1993 - Bunretsu Shugoshin Twinkle Star
    VN of the Month June 1993 - Can Can Bunny Extra
    VN of the Month May 1993 - Nova
    https://vndb.org/v18297 - S.A.
    VN of the Month April 1993 - Quintia Road 2
    https://vndb.org/v25075 - Mahou no Shougakusei Clit-chan
    VN of the Month March 1993 - Marine Philt
    VN of the Month February 1993 - Cosmology of Kyoto
    VN of the Month January 1993 - Mamono Hunter Youko: Tooki Yobigoe
    https://vndb.org/v23902 - Fushigi no Umi no Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
    VN of the Month December 1992 - Koroshi no Dress 3
    https://vndb.org/v25088 - Beyond the Wall of Stars
    VN of the Month November 1992 - Dracula Hakushaku
    VN of the Month October 1992 - Ginga Ojou-sama Densetsu Yuna
    VN of the Month September 1992 - My Eyes!
    VN of the Month August 1992 - Kiss
    VN of the Month July 1992 - Phobos
    VN of the Month June 1992 - De-Ja 2
    VN of the Month May 1992 - Kurutta Kajitsu
    VN of the Month April 1992 - The 4th Unit - Wyatt
    VN of the Month March 1992 - Sotsugyou Shashin / Miki
    VN of the Month February 1992 - Joker II
    https://vndb.org/v23259 - Abunai Bunkasai Zen'ya
    VN of the Month January 1992 - Himitsu no Hanazono
    VN of the Month December 1991 - Gidyy
    https://vndb.org/v27021 - Mana
    https://vndb.org/v25129 - Momotarou Gaiden Momoko-chan Fight
    VN of the Month November 1991 - Psychic Detective Series Vol. 5: Nightmare
    VN of the Month October 1991 - Rance III - Leazas Kanraku
    VN of the Month September 1991 - Cosmic Psycho
    VN of the Month August 1991 - Kimi Dake ni Ai o..
    VN of the Month July 1991 - Nike
    VN of the Month June 1991 - ELLE
    https://vndb.org/v23235 - Crystal Chaser: Tenkuu no Mashoukyuu
    VN of the Month May 1991 - Ginsei Senshin Guynarock
    VN of the Month April 1991 - Psychic Detective Series Vol. 4: Orgel
    https://vndb.org/v26292 - Imadoki Junjou Monogatari
    https://vndb.org/v27006 - Sadistic Gamers Part 5 Burusera Play
    VN of the Month March 1991 - Jesus II
    https://vndb.org/v27000 - Watashi o Golf ni Tsuretette
    VN of the Month February 1991 - Akagawa Jirou no Yuurei Ressha
    https://vndb.org/v27035 - SAP Tokushu Koudou Keisatsu File:M661-51
    VN of the Month January 1991 - Dragon Eyes
    VN of the Year 1990 - De-Ja
    https://vndb.org/v27004 - Sadistic Gamers Part 2 Otanjoubi Play
    https://vndb.org/v27008 - Nenriki Momoiro Yuugi
    https://vndb.org/v24736 - Mitsubachi Gakuen
    https://vndb.org/v27145 - Yamamura Misa Suspense: Kyoto Zaitech Satsujin Jiken
    https://vndb.org/v27002 - Sadistic Gamers Part 4 Rumi no Climb Play
    https://vndb.org/v27009 - Angel Commander 2 Gaiden
    https://vndb.org/v27007 - Sadistic Gamers Part 1 Shinjinkyouikuteki Play
    https://vndb.org/v27003 - Sadistic Gamers Part 3 Telephone Play
    https://vndb.org/v27011 - Suijaku Sakusen 2 Moeyo Dragon
    VN of the Year 1989 - Imitation wa Aisenai
    https://vndb.org/v9383 - Hero Syndrome
    https://vndb.org/v22078 - Nishimura Kyoutarou Mystery: Blue Train Satsujin Jiken
    https://vndb.org/v27144 - Yamamura Misa Suspense: Kyoto Hana no Misshitsu Satsujin Jiken
    https://vndb.org/v26992 - Tenboudai
    https://vndb.org/v23495 - TM Network: Live in Power Bowl
    https://vndb.org/v27005 - Sadistic Gamers Part 1 Kateikyoushi Play
    https://vndb.org/v25543 - SD Toki no Kagi
    VN of the Year 1988 - Lipstick. ADV
    https://vndb.org/v26991 - Fushigi no Kabe
    VN of the Year 1987 - Hiatari Ryoukou!
    https://vndb.org/v9450 - Anjela
    https://vndb.org/v26978 - Las Vegas
    https://vndb.org/v25149 - Yamamura Misa Suspense: Kyouto Ryuu no Tera Satsujin Jiken
    VN of the Year 1986 - Gall Force - Eternal Story
    https://vndb.org/v26979 - Mahoutsukai no Deshi
    https://vndb.org/v27639 - Shoumakyou no Densetsu
    VN of the Year 1985 - Shiro to Kuro no Densetsu ~Hyakki Hen~
    https://vndb.org/v26956 - Saiyuuki
    https://vndb.org/v26954 - Juggler Stone
    https://vndb.org/v26959 - Asteka
    https://vndb.org/v26957 - Time Zone
    https://vndb.org/v26958 - The Count
    https://vndb.org/v26997 - Doukeshi Satsujin Jiken
    VN of the Year 1984 - Hokkaido Rensa Satsujin: Ohotsk ni Kiyu
    https://vndb.org/v26994 - Kuronekosou Souzoku Satsujin Jiken
    https://vndb.org/v26983 - Chouhou Buin
    https://vndb.org/v26984 - Ginga o Sukue
    https://vndb.org/v26985 - Mission Impossible
    https://vndb.org/v26982 - Emmy
    https://vndb.org/v26980 - Ningyo no Namida
    https://vndb.org/v26955 - Southern Cross
    VN of the Year 1983 - Portopia Renzoku Satsujin Jiken
    https://vndb.org/v26975 - Dasshutsu! Shi no Aokigahara
    https://vndb.org/v26965 - Date Adventure
    https://vndb.org/v26970 - Mission Asteroid
    https://vndb.org/v26967 - Genma Taisen
    https://vndb.org/v26968 - Happy Bushman
    https://vndb.org/v26974 - Icarus
    https://vndb.org/v26996 - Kagiana Satsujin Jiken
    https://vndb.org/v26963 - Ninja Adventure
    https://vndb.org/v26964 - Puzzle Adventure
    https://vndb.org/v26966 - Seiko no Adventure
    https://vndb.org/v26969 - Mystery House
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    https://vndb.org/v26975 - Dasshutsu! Shi no Aokigahara
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  5. Like
    Emi reacted to Zakamutt for a blog entry, On Moderation and the Validity of Unenforced Standards   
    The problem
    While spurred by recent events, this essay touches on something that seems to have been a pattern in site moderation for some time now.
    Let me make a claim: if a rule, especially one that is vaguely worded, is not enforced, for a decent amount of people that rule does not exist. This nonexistence integrates into the mental model of the rules that forum members construct, no matter what the formal rules may say. For members using this mental model, beginning to enforce a rule that was previously unenforced is equivalent to creating a new rule. As such, the same procedures as those used to notify forum members of new rules should be applied, possibly with some adaptation on the lines of "we will now actually enforce this rule", as the rule effectively did not previously exist.
    The ur-example of this is the loligeddon of yore. The takeaway from the loligeddon when it comes to this essay is this: mods repeatedly stated that no rules had actually been changed. Yet nevertheless the appearance and subsequent removal of a particularly problematic post sparked sweeping policy changes, a cleanup operation, a tl;dr post by the administrator explaining the changes, et cetera. This should make it clear that changing policy is a big deal, even if no written rules actually change.
    Recent policy changes, however, have been very different from what happened during the loligeddon. Frequently the only indication that effective rules have changed has been moderator action, sometimes fairly strict. In essentially all cases this action has been explained either inadequately or, most commonly, not at all. When this occurs the target(s) of moderation will likely feel that they have been unfairly, erratically targeted by a capricious, uncommunicative bully. What do you do when you get bullied? Well, you could talk to HR, but the mod that bullied you is probably in HR anyway and you might not even know who did it. Another option is to fight back. You annoy me, I pay you back in kind - and if I can get some fun at your expense, sure, why not? You're a bully, you deserve it.[1]
    I do not mean to suggest that we need to have a tl;dr writeup every time a rule is changed, but a simple statement of intent would be appreciated. I estimate that writing this should take no more than 20 minutes. As an example, here's a hypothetical notice regarding the changing of rules on gifs that took me ~10 minutes to write. Note that the policy mentioned here could be reversed or altered to be more specific if it turns out that it was unclear or did more harm than good, which is arguably more difficult to do if the rule has been made official.[2]
    In the light of this, I would like to present some recommendations.
    Recommendations
    When moderating, consider if your action is effectively creating or modifying rules
    Remember: in the minds of some of your users, unenforced rules may as well not exist. If you decide to moderate something that was previously typically not being moderated, this will cause confusion and consternation.
    As such, whenever you make a decision, ask yourself: am I changing the rules? If so, you need to consider both whether your action is actually justified, and how you are going to inform the public of your policy change. You are not a cop, you are a judge in a precedent-setting court. This is especially true due to the (understandable) current policy of supporting other mods' decisions near unconditionally.
    Do not make controversial decisions when following up is difficult
    On some occasions moderators have moderated while on vacation, using their phone, with bad connections et cetera. I strongly recommend against making anything close to a controversial decision in these conditions. You will end up both ruining your vacation and doing a bad job.
    Talk first, shoot later
    If you are performing a moderator action which reasonably should include notifying the target of the action, write up the informative PM or otherwise establish communication before enforcement. You could also consider writing up the notification of intent to change / differently enforce / clarify rules before moderating. Most of the time nobody is harmed much by leaving something up until you can handle it properly. For things that require more urgent management such as a fast-evolving derailment, consider either using a PM template for 1-2 people or making a post stating that you have removed derailing posts in the thread you moderated.
    Make people feel heard
    One key theme of this essay is the importance of communication. This extends beyond just notifying people of changes to the rules. I am under no illusions that your actions will go uncontested or that people won't meme and fling shit at you even if you try your best to communicate as advised in this essay. In part this is due to the frustration some people, and certainly I myself, consider you responsible for creating due to your actions up to this point. However, when hostility meets well-practiced civility its fires often run out of fuel. If you constructively engage with those who would oppose you, you can both soothe their frustration and create better, more precise final rules.
    Obviously there has to be a limit and ultimately you set the rules to follow. But explaining, refining, and justifying your position elevates it from that of a dim-witted bully with little justification for their actions to someone who has a well-grounded but different opinion of what the rules should be. The first one deserves punishment, the second, grudging respect.
    As a personal observation: in general, you should assume that much less of your decisions are obviously justified than you currently think. One man's common sense is another man's borderline acceptability is another man's utterly idiotic rule enforcement.
    Moderation is a hard job
    If this all seems like a lot of hard work to you, congratulations! That's what I thought too when the mod applications came along, so I didn't apply. Any moderators that cannot actually moderate disputes should either confine themselves to routine, uncontroversial moderation tasks or step down from their position. Believe me, nobody will die either way, and you'll get to spend your free time doing something that suits you better.

    Notes
    [1]
    I personally don't consider the mods bullies when I do this kind of thing, but I do consider them deserving of public ridicule. The intention is both to correct behaviour and to extract some entertainment out of people that deserve to be made fun of.
    And yeah, I have no respect for authority. None. I will judge you by your actions alone.
    [2]
    This is an assumption based on my conception of normie considerations like pride, sticking with your decision, whatever.
    Obviously if a rule does more harm than good it should be removed whether or not it was enforced temporarily, but it is probably easier to do so politically if it was in fact considered temporary.
    Look, I'm trying desperately not to kill all normies every day here. Give me a break.
  6. Like
    Emi reacted to Darklord Rooke for a blog entry, Sakura Spirit Writing Critique - An Introduction   
    For those that don’t know, the other day some villains ambushed me and they gave me a task – to produce a writing critique of Sakura Spirit. This, they say, will entertain the masses and provide much mirth for those on Fuwa. It is a task I went into full of hubris.

    But first some background. Sakura Spirit is an English developed Visual Novel with extroadinarily pretty art, and yet it suffers from a horrible reputation. A reputation even more repulsive than those terribly translated, doujin, nukige abominations Mangagamer spews forth. The mere mention of this title produces hisses and insults from nearby people, reactions you’d usually only hear if you gatecrashed a teenagers party. Dressed in only a bathrobe and slippers. Shouting that it was past your child’s bed-time, you were here to collect them, and had anybody seen them?

    There’s very few people or institutions that could release something so aesthetically beautiful only to produce such disgust in the public, and my money’s on the Government.

    And so I went into this challenge supremely confident, reassured by the knowledge that the Government has never done anything right. I would be gifted a game that was completely horrid, and I would need to apply only a minisule amount of brainpower to produce a detailed critique. How misplaced a feeling this was!

    But onto specifics, why the uproar over such a beautiful looking game? Well, there’s 4 reasons: there’s no plot, it’s a game about sex but there is none, it’s an English developed visual novel with Japanese words and phrases sprinkled everywhere, and the writing is horrid. So the only positives to the game are the pretty art, and the fanservice.

    But surely gamers are a smart species, they wouldn't fork over good money just because of some large, oil-smeared boobs, am I right? That would be like watching NASCAR for the crashes, or watching a foreign film to laugh at the funny mistranslations in the subtitles.

    But I was wrong. Over 100,000 people own Sakura Spirit, and that’s more than the entire voting population of Aruba. And most of them appear to have thoroughly enjoyed themselves, if the review system on Steam can be taken at face value.

    Which it can’t.

    But here’s the thing, if a small indie studio can sell over a hundred thousand copies just by including some nice art, and sprites with reflecting boobs, then there’s no incentive to provide a decent story or good writing. Writing takes time, and good writing even more so, and if there's little monetary reward to head down that path then people won’t.

    But unlike Winged Cloud, Sekai Project is a production studio and DO have a professional reputation to maintain. In response to the uproar they made some apologetic sounds and issued some vague promises on Reddit. They said they asked Winged Cloud to “improve the grammar and writing” and have since “changed their QA procedure”. But despite their revamped QA procedure the situation repeated itself with Nekopara, another awfully pretty game that was obviously translated by the Government. This didn’t bode well for their first promise.

    So over the next few weeks (Fuwa time) I will analyse the game’s writing to find out how much it has improved, and what writing issues are still included in the script. Obviously they wouldn't have been able to shoe-horn in a plot, or much additional character development, but what have they improved and how bad is the writing in its current form? Is Sakura Spirit finally worth purchasing or is it still nothing more than a glorified erotic CG gallery… with no actual porn?

    That’s what we’ll find out.
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