We've decided to let this thread as is, but I'd like to mention that being so blunt about such a serious subject on a public forum doesn't feel very appropriate. You should consider keeping very private matters for private discussions or be a bit less abrupt about it.
You know, because of that blasted change I read the whole thing thinking it was Ceris who wrote it.
Admittedly I was sleepy, but I must apologize to Ceris for offending him in such a manner.
Edit: I am not a fan of saying "Happy New Year" once it has already passed, but the less than spiteful post below mine makes it clear some courtesy is necessary.
Basically, every time I or colekitt post we are attempting to direct the discussion in a slightly less junk-y direction. Alternatively, you can ignore everything Cofee or Monmon say.
Either way you'll manage to get everything that's worth reading.
2014, in a single phrase, was "Visual Novel" for me.
Around January, because of a friend in a local forum insisted, I decided to play 9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors.
It was easy enough to find the ROM and an emulator, as the game is DS exclusive.
In two-three weeks, the game was done. I'd gone through all endings, and loved most of them. The true ending left upon me a mark I still bear: My love for visual novels.
At this point I'd just gotten a 3DS. Knowing my now-favorite game had a sequel, I knew I had to play Virtue's Last Reward. Coincidentally, around the middle of February, the game went on sale, and Virtue's Last Reward was mine.
I played through that game in several weeks as well. The moment I finished the true ending, I called the very same forum friend. I thanked him over and over.
The moment I'd ended that call, I'd changed.
Eventually I stumbled upon Ever17, and soon, Fuwanovel.
Then... I'm here. I love you guys. I love this community, I love the jokes, I love spending time here, I love discussing VN's with you:
Last update of this year. I'm no good at speeches, but on behalf of the team, thank you all for the support you've shown us this last year! It's sad that Majikoi will not be finished this year, but the way things are looking, it seems 2015 will be the Year of Majikoi!
Thank you all, and please continue supporting us for another year.
Happy new years, and Merry Majikoi!
I understand. Out of all possible people, you probably weren't expecting me to make one of these.
First of all, don't delude yourself. I'm not writing this next to a fireplace with snow coming down outside with hot chocolate on my secretary and the dog sleeping at my feet. I'm in my cold room with the dog barking at the door, probably heard some kind of noise outside, with no drinks or sustainment of any kind and rain is pouring down outside.
At any rate, here you go, my very own Christmas Message to ya'll.
Merry Christmas.
-Mr. Poltroon
That ended up somewhat short, didn't it? Let's make up some more stuff on the spot. Like... like... oh yeah. My experience on Fuwanovel and stuff!
I found out about Fuwanovel, and Visual Novels, right around the start of this year. What introduced me to visual novels was a very enjoyable game for me, by the name of "To the Moon", I highly recommend you play it, never know when my hitmen might knock on your door. Right around the same time, and purely by coincidence, I also found out about the Phoenix Wright series, another excellent group of games I suggest you play, for your own good health and whatnot.
To the Moon showed me good storytelling that could come from this media, while Phoenix Wright showed me the comedy that would later become the reason why I play Visual Novels (I know, terrible reason, though perfect match for a terrible person).
While searching for more, because people always want moar, moar, moar, I found out about this website.
The first Visual Novel (at least in a truer sense) I played was Ever17.
I was very scared, since I am a victim of the altogether too common irrational fear of the unknown, you see? Anime didn't have all that much of a good image in my mind at the time. I later found out my image was spot on, at least relating to nukige.
Having thoroughly enjoyed the first game, I proceeded to play the sequel and prequel, and this is where I first used Fuwanovel. I used a walkthrough for Never7, and the first I found was the Fuwanovel one.
Moving on, Fuwanovel became my place for walkthroughs. No, I had no idea I could download them here. Wonderful.
The first VN I downloaded from Fuwanovel was Little Busters, and for a while, the only one. I fear the unbeknownst to me, I'll remind you once again.
Keeping with that logic, I stuck with All Ages titles for a good 5 or 6 titles, it took me nearly a year to get through these. Of course, All Ages eventually ran out (at least those I was interested in), forcing me to try my first "eroge" so to speak, G-Senjou no Maou.
Quite a challenge, considering it was my first contact (of my own volition) with pornography of any kind . You may choose to believe this or not, but I'm simply not very interested in matters of copulation.
What a terrible topic, moving on.
I eventually reached Grisaia no Kajitsu in my quest for mighty loot. I adored it. Like, really, to the point where it made me make my first post on the forums.
I always make an account even for one time searches. Simply a pet peeve of mine, disregard it.
You can check my first topic here, where you'll notice I was trying to keep any and all warped personalities under wraps. https://forums.fuwanovel.net/index.php?/topic/4111-greetings-equally-addicted-human-beings/
But that's enough about Fuwanovel, it's not like any of you care about that old thing anyways, right?
Let's address myself now, I'm sure you're all itching to learn about my own life, asking questions like, "How much further can he boost his ego?"
I'll show you:
I'm a 28 year old man with a job at a local sports club (management side, don't ask me to do exercise, pls) which is rather well connected to my family. Great 'friends' with the chief, actually.
Two sisters. Two parents. Exempting the older sister (that hater ), we all live together.
My family is a fairly happy one, but I've come to think, just how different is it from other, perhaps more normal, families?
It's pretty much a free-for-all around here. If an argument starts, younger sister uses up all opportunities to take a jab at the parents, the parents argue with each other and I attack everyone. If we all sit together to eat, making fun of everyone and everything is the norm, usually at someone's expense. And the main thing? The heavy, heavy use of sarcasm.
Don't think I'm a wrinkled old grumpy man, this is how I was born and raised, and to be honest, it's plenty fun. I don't know what kind of image that gave you, probably a despicable one, but we're all happy people. I'm a natural pessimist, which when coupled with my usual personality does not produce good results, but what can one do?
This makes me what I consider to be a horrible person. Makes fun of everyone, but doesn't get involved himself. Takes a jab at everything, even what he agrees with. Avoids any kind of responsibility, using "I think" and "Perhaps" to escape certainties. A craven to no end. This is who I am, and I'm well aware of it. My family is well-known as a funny one, myself included. That one guy who's fun at parties, but you might not be interested in getting too attached, might you come to understand what's beneath the funny surface.
But this is who I am, and I know it well. Self-improvement seems fake and hollow to me. Being yourself seems the best way of life, so that's how I do it.
Now... Let's tie this all up with Fuwanovel and finish up. I'm sure at this point only a couple of you have read this far, but worry not, I wasn't expecting anyone to really read this anyway.
Fuwanovel is the only forum where I've stayed this long (not even a year yet, huh?). The reason for this is how I haven't been reprimanded much about my manners. I strongly feel that if I can't be myself, I've no place here. And, to be honest, I'm totally fine with not having a place anywhere, I know I'm not a person who's easy to get along (especially on a bad day, lovely). Strangely, though, Fuwanovel hasn't shunned me away like I thought it would, so it's certainly a happy surprise.
In the end, thank you everyone, for making me happy (so self-centered ) and letting me feel at ease here.
There's a courtesy kind of thanks, and then there's this kind of thanks. They're different, and especially when coming from me, one of them is pretty rare.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas, and a fantastic New Year, because I do care about the seasons, for believe it or not, I too am human. :xmas:
EDIT: Because I really have nothing better to do (lies, it's all lies), I have made this for your laughing at me pleasure: https://soundcloud.com/tiago-varela-3/sets/christmas-message/s-4tn1T
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