laiktail Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hey everyone! I joined this forum because visual novels are the best. It all started with The World God Only Knows (I had no idea what a visual novel was) and then Kanon and...that's how I became a Key fanboy LOL. Anyway, nice to meet you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidbatman Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome to the forums! Which VN has been your favorite so far? I'm assuming its something by Key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laiktail Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Rewrite is my favourite the production values are like...*drool* you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohman Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Howdy. Welcome to the forums. Are you currently reading anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laiktail Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hey Nohman - at the moment, I haven't had a lot of time to, but I'm probably going to read MuvLuv (the whole series) next as apparently it is a god-like VN? Either that, or Cross+Channel. What are you reading? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome, laiktail! Thanks for joining the forums! Muv-Luv is a pretty great series : ). I haven't played the last one (Alternative) yet, but the series is universally-acclaimed, and Alternative is the highest-rated VN on VNDB. But, enough about that. Keima and TWGOK is so good! What did you think of this last season? Seen it yet? (or are you referring to the manga, which is equally amazing?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohman Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hey Nohman - at the moment, I haven't had a lot of time to, but I'm probably going to read MuvLuv (the whole series) next as apparently it is a god-like VN? Either that, or Cross+Channel. What are you reading? I really need to finish up Konosora. I've been sitting on my last route for like two weeks now, all my free time finding itself eaten up by other distractions. Also, you definitely can't go wrong with Muv-Luv. It's held pretty high for a reason! Cross-Chanel is also pretty fun. You'd probably enjoy either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Matryoshka Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome, laiktail! Thanks for joining the forums! Muv-Luv is a pretty great series : ). I haven't played the last one (Alternative) yet, but the series is universally-acclaimed, and Alternative is the highest-rated VN on VNDB. But, enough about that. Keima and TWGOK is so good! What did you think of this last season? Seen it yet? (or are you referring to the manga, which is equally amazing?) Yeah I agree Muv-luv is a great series, a must try!! Welcome to fuwanovel xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanleys Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome to the forums. If you're a Key fan, have you played Little Busters yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laiktail Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome, laiktail! Thanks for joining the forums! Muv-Luv is a pretty great series : ). I haven't played the last one (Alternative) yet, but the series is universally-acclaimed, and Alternative is the highest-rated VN on VNDB. But, enough about that. Keima and TWGOK is so good! What did you think of this last season? Seen it yet? (or are you referring to the manga, which is equally amazing?) BOTH the manga and anime! I've been reading the manga for a while now but was thrilled when Megami-hen came out! I loved the last season (well, every season LOL). *spoilers* poor Chihiro, though...but overall, I think Manglobe did a really good job, hope they make a fourth season. What did you think? I really need to finish up Konosora. I've been sitting on my last route for like two weeks now, all my free time finding itself eaten up by other distractions. Also, you definitely can't go wrong with Muv-Luv. It's held pretty high for a reason! Cross-Chanel is also pretty fun. You'd probably enjoy either. Can't wait to read either! Konosora? I haven't heard of that one...do you recommend it? Welcome to the forums. If you're a Key fan, have you played Little Busters yet? I played LB! the day after the English patch got released! I actually jumped around my house for a few minutes after finding out hahaha. What do you think of it? And what do you think of JC Staff's adaptation? LOL Yeah I agree Muv-luv is a great series, a must try!! Welcome to fuwanovel xD Thanks! I will definitely try it out sometime Ragnar. I'm struggling to get past the first one though (because, like lots of people say, the start is...not that high quality...) but apparently getting to Alternative is well-well-well worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanleys Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I played LB! the day after the English patch got released! I actually jumped around my house for a few minutes after finding out hahaha. What do you think of it? And what do you think of JC Staff's adaptatiotion Little Busters is actually my favorite VN. I'm not sure what it was but it just struck something with me, especially Refrain and Kud's route. And I don't think I ever got past episode 5 of the anime, not that I didn't like it, I just got sidetracked and forgot about watching it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohman Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Can't wait to read either! Konosora? I haven't heard of that one...do you recommend it? Kono Oozora ni, Tsubasa wo Hirogete / If My Heart Had Wings. It has its faults, but I rather like/enjoyed it. It does a number of things right thematically and the background assets are absolutely gorgeous. Some of the best, if not the best I've seen in a visual novel. I'd certainly recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p4izanagi Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 welcome , hope you enjoy your stay here , feel free to ask anything and i second konosora, it really is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laiktail Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 Little Busters is actually my favorite VN. I'm not sure what it was but it just struck something with me, especially Refrain and Kud's route. And I don't think I ever got past episode 5 of the anime, not that I didn't like it, I just got sidetracked and forgot about watching it. Refrain is absolutely mind-blowing. I actually really liked Kud's route as well! I thought that it was the sweetest. In fact, all the routes were good, except for Kurugaya's (omg I just don't even understand hers). But Kud's is definitely one of the best. Maybe muscle route as well. solid choice of VN Stanleys, haha. Kono Oozora ni, Tsubasa wo Hirogete / If My Heart Had Wings. It has its faults, but I rather like/enjoyed it. It does a number of things right thematically and the background assets are absolutely gorgeous. Some of the best, if not the best I've seen in a visual novel. I'd certainly recommend it. Oh! I saw that on the front page of Fuwanovel - was definitely keen to give it a go because the graphics looks amazing. In that case, it's on my list! I heard some people don't like the way its been translated into English though? Is that right Nohman? welcome , hope you enjoy your stay here , feel free to ask anything and i second konosora, it really is good. Thanks! I will ask and I definitely will read it then, p4izanagi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioxz Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Damn i always miss these threds But thou art always wecome att this place nyu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shcboomer Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome to the forums, I hope you'll enjoy your stay here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solidbatman Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Rewrite is my favourite the production values are like...*drool* you? My favorite is Ever17. Love me a good mystery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosebleed Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome to the forums, I hope you enjoy your stay. I noticed you said you loved Little Busters and Kud's route in particular, i think we'll be great friends! Little Busters is my favorite visual novel ever, though i own the Ecstasy version but the full patch for it hasn't been released yet. And Kud is my favorite character ever and my anime crush~ What was your favorite part of LB ? Also if you didn't understand Kurugaya's route you should replay it after completing refrain which will unlock her true ending, some people don't do that but it's actually worth it for a full happy ending although i will admit it was my least favorite of all as well. One visual novel you should definitely read is Hoshizora no Memoria which for me had a similar feel to Little Busters and is my second favorite of all so far. I'm sure if Steve sees this thread he'll second it. And i recommend Konosora as well albeit the errors the first patch still has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukiru Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I played LB! the day after the English patch got released! I actually jumped around my house for a few minutes after finding out hahaha. What do you think of it? And what do you think of JC Staff's adaptation? LOL yeah~ that kinda happens, i broke my couch when i found out about Chu2koi's second season anyway welcome to fuwanyan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaguya Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hey~ Cross Channel is awesome. Muv Luv was great too, but personally, I think Cross Channel is better. Have some Kaguya and Mokou as a welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohman Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Oh! I saw that on the front page of Fuwanovel - was definitely keen to give it a go because the graphics looks amazing. In that case, it's on my list! I heard some people don't like the way its been translated into English though? Is that right Nohman? I've read some things to that effect. Most of the handful of complaints I've read about the translation had to do with just the english itself. I read one that claimed at one point the translation for a line was different than what was said, but I can't really attest to that since I don't know Japanese. Regardless, I'm enjoying it. The big contreversy was the sheer amount of liberty moenovel took with censoring the game. Luckily, there's a restoration patch should you not agree with their choices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome Laiktail! Im actully reading Rewrite at the moment for the first time and loving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Way Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Welcome, sir! I hope that thou enjoyest thy stay here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laiktail Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Damn i always miss these threds But thou art always wecome att this place nyu. Thanks Sioxz! "nyu"? (New York University...?) Welcome to the forums, I hope you'll enjoy your stay here. Thank you shcboomer, I will! My favorite is Ever17. Love me a good mystery. Ever17 has amazing reveals so incredibly gripping its ridiculous. I almost got turned off by the Tanuki which shocked me at the start though LOL. Welcome to the forums, I hope you enjoy your stay. I noticed you said you loved Little Busters and Kud's route in particular, i think we'll be great friends! Little Busters is my favorite visual novel ever, though i own the Ecstasy version but the full patch for it hasn't been released yet. And Kud is my favorite character ever and my anime crush~ What was your favorite part of LB ? Also if you didn't understand Kurugaya's route you should replay it after completing refrain which will unlock her true ending, some people don't do that but it's actually worth it for a full happy ending although i will admit it was my least favorite of all as well. One visual novel you should definitely read is Hoshizora no Memoria which for me had a similar feel to Little Busters and is my second favorite of all so far. I'm sure if Steve sees this thread he'll second it. And i recommend Konosora as well albeit the errors the first patch still has. LB fans ftw! Kud is great~ I thought her route was just really nice to play. Hmmm, favorite part was definitely Refrain, Jun Maeda writes incredibly and the theme of friendship is awesome. Haha I actually did look at Kurugaya's true end! It made it happier (but tbh I still couldn't make sense of it LOL). And I just downloaded Hoshizora yesterday can't wait to play!! The art looks really awesome (after Rewrite's full screen, it's really hard to look at visual novels that aren't "HD"...). Hmmmm if Konosora is that good despite the errors, I may play it in the very near future then. yeah~ that kinda happens, i broke my couch when i found out about Chu2koi's second season anyway welcome to fuwanyan Chu2Koi!! When's the second season coming out again? The first season was spectacular - didn't realize there was a name for the condition but I think I had Chuunibyou when I was younger LOL. Glad to know there's another Chu2Koi fan Hey~ Cross Channel is awesome. Muv Luv was great too, but personally, I think Cross Channel is better. Have some Kaguya and Mokou as a welcome. Romeo Tanaka's writing, I feel, actually has a ton of depth to it. I got through Cross+Channel partway but hope to finish it! And LOL I never played the Touhou games (had to Google to find out who those characters were) but thanks haha. I've read some things to that effect. Most of the handful of complaints I've read about the translation had to do with just the english itself. I read one that claimed at one point the translation for a line was different than what was said, but I can't really attest to that since I don't know Japanese. Regardless, I'm enjoying it. The big contreversy was the sheer amount of liberty moenovel took with censoring the game. Luckily, there's a restoration patch should you not agree with their choices. Ohh so it's just an English translation problem? Looks like a few peeps from Fuwanovel are actively reworking on re-translation though, so I may save it for when they release their patch. And I guess Moenovel did that to try to appeal to a Western audience moreso (and maybe not create an image of VNs being purely animated porn or something like that). Still, I heard somewhere that the censored stuff is kind of integral to the plot right? Welcome Laiktail! Im actully reading Rewrite at the moment for the first time and loving it GOOD CHOICE IN VN. I APPROVE. Kotori is the greatest heroine in existence. Welcome, sir! I hope that thou enjoyest thy stay here! Thanketh you! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohman Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Ohh so it's just an English translation problem? Looks like a few peeps from Fuwanovel are actively reworking on re-translation though, so I may save it for when they release their patch. And I guess Moenovel did that to try to appeal to a Western audience moreso (and maybe not create an image of VNs being purely animated porn or something like that). Still, I heard somewhere that the censored stuff is kind of integral to the plot right? I'm not too familiar with that side of things, just know some people weren't satisfied with the quality. When I first started reading it my first thought was it came off as a little unnatural or stiff, but that misgiving went away after like 10 minutes of reading and only resurfaced at a few other parts. About the censorship thing, I don't have the strong opinion some other people may have regarding it. I understand why they did it and I can appreciate their intention, as both a VN reader and as a business student, but they went overboard in their application and I think they ended up missing their core consumer/audience due to that ambition. I don't think 12-year old French girls are the smartest market to target. That being said, the stuff they cut might not be called integral to the story's themes, but they did change a staggering amount and I think it would be fair to say it's lessened from it. Apparently the localization had 12% fewer lines than the original script. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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