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When the thread descends into disrespect then I suppose the mods will have a decision to make. Until then it's a VERY worthwhile article, and is something that people have generally known for a while - too much democracy is never a good thing (do note that there are exceptions to the rule.) But those feeling the need to sling mud at only America have blinkers on, because this is very much a Western World problem -> the idea of 'too much democracy' isn't a problem that just America is facing. I can guarantee you that Australia and Europe are currently facing similar 'tyranny of the majority' issues. That quote nails modern internet culture. Also most of the debates on Fuwanovel. (Also most of the youth of today. And 4chan. Well, 4chan doesn't even pretend to be reasoned.) And you can apply it to any debate on any topic on the internet. People arguing on feelings and emotions rather than reason and logic. It's as though before you get into an internet debate, you need to send each participant a box of tissues and a stress ball because you'll hardly begin before the tears, teenage angst/bitching, and namecalling begins to flow. Go on a developer's site to complain about problems and BAM, you'll be targeted by a mob. But these people will then be targeted by a different mob - a mob of opposing views. Then the name calling starts. Then the crying starts. Then the capital letters start. And you're left there thinking ... I was only bringing up an issue. EDIT: The internet used to be a lot better back in the 90s. You could actually have intellectual discourse with people, because the other people on the internet were pretty smart also. These days, it's getting harder to find intellectual discussion. These days, there's a lot of trolls and posts full of nerd rage. Also no social networking, and it was slow, meant you couldn't live on the internet 24/7 which meant talking with people who were actually a little bit grounded and not driven stupid by living in the virtual world all day every day. Everyone benefitted when only a select, nerdy few wanted or were capable of getting on the internet. Now everybody's on it and it's a dump, and yes, it's everybody's fault. That means most of you reading this thread. For shame! EDIT2: No idea how I got on that topic. Don't ask, for I can't tell.

This is my first time doing something like this. Though I am confident in my abilities, so i believe i can at least make a decent one. This is gonna be really tough. I have to work on everything. I haven't done much programming but this will be a good way to get experience. The story is one of the things i'm good at so I wont need to worry much. Music is also is a alright thing i can do. I can't create symphonies or anything but it's something lol. Art ugh probably the most difficult thing ill be doing. I suck at it xD. Don't worry though i have an idea for that. The only reason i'm even making this post is because i'm excited about this. It's gonna take a while but ill do it. Right now i'm in the process of making the story. So i'll come again some other time with progress made on it. That's it for now. Byee!

Welcome to the internet. Let me say that for once, I know where you're coming from. As a guy living in the Middle East, I can't help but sigh when I see people overseas suggest ridiculously stupid solutions to the problems this region of mine faces. "Just nuke ISIS/Saudi/Iran/all za Middle East while you're at it" seems to be the general consensus at times. And surprisingly, I also agree with you on "the masses are stupid" point, and am rather surprised to see this new critique of democracy that is getting more and more prevalent over the internet. A few years back, especially around the start of the Arab spring, democracy was the divine way of a modern country to function that none would dare question, and anyone even considering something else is "Hitler". It's rather refreshing to see a little more open mindedness now. I don't claim to know much about American internal affairs so I can't comment much on it specifically. But I do think that this odd belief that Westerners in general seem to have, the belief that "democracy is the objective best thing ever", is rather... Troublesome, to say the least. It naturally demonizes every other alternative without much of a reason. If I were to ask most people today why Democracy is "good", the average answer will be something along the lines of "well, at least it's not fucking communism". Personally, I don't think there's a global, all-righteous and correct way to make a functioning government. While democracy has been relatively successful in the West, that is not the case for the rest of the world. If you look at the Middle East for example, you would find that monarchies are much more economically successful and progressive, and politically stable than "democratic" countries. In other words, "what might work for you won't necessarily work for everyone else". Whoever becomes president this time, there is going to be a very large segment of the population that won't accept the result. In my opinion, when the biggest Democracy starts not accepting the results of its own system, it's a sign that it's not working any longer. And that's really why systems are a thing: To make things work. If Democracy works in a certain place for a ceratin period of time, then it's the "correct" way as far as anyone can say, not for any deep philosophical reason. If it doesn't, then maybe a new way is better

In this case I'll keep it going... @Kawasumi FU brah!

There's something funny in the schizophrenic way Sullivan displays side to side elitist conservatism with liberal values. I hear he's often been like this. There's a latent fear of the masses that is kinda imbued throughout his whole article (if only by the claim that the issue is that there can be "too much democracy") but at the same time he can't really bring himself to say the increase of inclusivity and representativity of minorities, and the lifting of several anti-democratic barriers in the US system, are bad things, because you know that wouldn't be progressive, and liberals are always progressive, history is obviously going towards more progress y'know. Another type of schizophreny: that of the color-blind, gender-blind liberal. Sullivan is "obviously" for everyone's equality yet he manages to make several claims that "white male culture" is being demonized, which proves that he doesn't understand at all how minorities movement work, what's at stake and what are the issues, but also that he probably lives in a parallel world. Anyway, the problem is not that there's too much democracy, it's that there's not enough. The article can flaunt all the increase in democracy there's been, it doesn't change the fact that there remains many structural issues with current political systems. With its Electoral College and its complete lack of regulations on campaign spending and funding and media coverage, the US arguably has "less" democracy in its system than we have in France, yet the french system is still terrible. On the politician side, structural issues make it so that representatives don't represent people at all. On the people's side, the fact that politics has been reduced to elections and that everything is done to de-politize a lot of other things make it so that people are not involved enough in politics. Democracy would gain a lot from having people more involved in politics overall, and that doesn't mean sitting there waiting for people to get interested into politics but making the system so that they do get involved. Debates are fueled by emotion and personal position: no shit bro. That's not a new hot take specific to the internet, Spinoza already talked about all of this centuries ago. Human beings are not rational most of the time. Most of what drives us is our passions. Debates on political matters that would happen on a pacified public place where everyone would be equal and rational are mere fantasy. And what's true of the masses is true of the so-called elite too. They're not more rational, they're not any less determined by the social, political, historical structures in which they evolve. There is no virtuous people, so what we need is virtuous institutions, a system which will push everyone upwards, and that's probably not representative democracy. One could even wonder if it would be democracy period, maybe the anarchists were right all along, who knows. One thing is for sure, it's that on the contrary the internet, through its network, horizontal, decentralized structure is a huge step forward. It may take a while but it will, like any structure, have deep effects our society. Assuming we don't all die before, of course.

TIL Rooke is a proud representative of the "Like this if you are a 90's kid" movement.

I agree wholeheartedly. That last route's ending being so well-executed is most of why I think so highly of Comyu and why I recommend it to people so often. The atmosphere it built, the CG, and the music all combine for a really remarkable moment. It's probably my favorite VN ending, and one of my two favorite moments in any VN (only Gahkthun has a scene near the end that competes with it).

This was a fascinating read I came across while parsing through The Atlantic. It frames Trump as a neo-fascist and an existential threat to American democracy. NYmag: Democracies end when they are too democratic. And right now, America is a breeding ground for tyranny. One of my favorite lines:

https://www.humblebundle.com/books/kodansha-manga-bundle Well this came as a surprise, Humble Bundle has decided to have its first ever manga campaign where you can get multiple digital comics for a pretty low price. If you guys want to start supporting the manga industry, this is a very good entry point, because even at the highest tier of $17 you're still saving a butt ton of money than if you were to purchase all of these comics individually. Also, these are completely DRM Free, which is even more rare for digital comics. The list of comics available in this campaign: Attack on Titan Vol. 1, 2 and 3 Parasyte Vol. 1 and 2 Inuyashiki Vol. 1 and 2 Vinland Saga Book 1 Space Brothers Vol. 1 Ajin: Demi-Human Vol. 1 and 2 The Heroic Legend of Arslan Vol. 1 Knights of Sidonia Vol. 1 The 7 Deadly Sins Vol. 1 Battle Angel Alita: Last Order Omnibus Vol. 1st I hope in the future we'll have more digital manga humble bundles, there's lots of potential here.

This is the entire premise of a representative democracy. We don't want the average person, or even the collective, making important political decisions. Christ, half the nation can't even take care of themselves, much less contribute usefully to running the country. That's why we elect representatives who hopefully can make better decisions than we can--and they in turn appoint experts who handle the actual policymaking and implementation. The common person influences the process, but they're not making decisions because they're not qualified to do so. And that's exactly how it should be. Give total power to the people and the result is mob rule--pretty much how Internet communities typically function, and we know how dysfunctional those can be.

Bruh, I am actually studying joinery right now the next person swears he doesn't snore

Oh, lemme take a shot at this one. People could be better informed, but I'd say that not enough to take political decisions unless we're talking daily hours of mandatory education and forced participation that are completely unrealistic. I dunno. Politicians need to take some really important decisions, and I'd say often enough those decisions involve specific knowledge that people can't just learn from some google searches, and that we're better off letting experts in those fields take them instead. Not to say politicians know about those issues either... But just letting the people decide is a great way to get humanity extinct ASAP, imo. I also think it is more realistic to educate a few hundred politicians on the myriad issues they'll be deciding on than doing it to everyone. I could be wrong or completely crazy, though. This type of thing is too complex and out of my area of expertise.

I do not live to hit my mother, how dare you! Next person has never played a Zelda game

Unfortunately, foreigners like @Down know more about the US political system than 90% of Americans. Being a foreigner by no means makes him unqualified to comment. And again, it was @Rooke who made the point that American democracy is by no means unique. Most affluent Western nations share a similar system. However, tyranny of the majority is a thing, which is why we have constitutional limits on government power, separation of powers, and a judiciary that is remote from the political process. This is why it's all the more concerning that judicial appointments are being politicized. This is EXACTLY what the founders of our political system were trying to avoid. If we keep this up our republic is going to give way sooner or later to mob rule (i.e., democracy). What terrifies me most about Trump is how he oversimplifies complex problems and promises outlandish "solutions" that would make these problems far worse, not better. All politicians do this to some degree, but Trump is by far the most anti-intellectual candidate that's achieved popular support. This sort of deliberate delusional mass indoctrination of the public is classically associated with authoritarianism, cultism and yes--fascism. The more I reflect, the more I realized Obama was everything I wanted in a president. He's careful, deliberate, reasonably apolitical, and his arguments are reasoned and nuanced. He recognizes and embraces the complexity of the problems America faces. Trump is his antithesis. If I had a message to the American people, it would be this: elect a president who will be an effective leader, not simply one who will champion your pet cause.

I'd already answered this, but the difference is that ef first tale only covered first half or so from overall story while fairy tale of the two combined the first half and second half (latter tale). And if you wonder which version is the best, I would suggest just pick first tale and latter tale separately since the combined version managed to remove extra menu, while separate version still had extra menu intact. Oh, extra menu is the menu which you could see CG, listen BGM, and rewatch H-Scene after (Or sometimes during) finishing VN and actually this should be common feature for any VN.

US politics may be one big theatre but trump is simply pointing it out.

What is wrong with you people? We need Trump-sempai to Make the USSA Great Again! It's not just for Americans, Japan needs America to be great again just as much as Americans. Most Americans don't realize how much of a problem it is for Japan to have a pussy in charge. But the Japanese with their eyes open know. Trump-sempai will give Japan the kick in the ass she needs to be great again. When Japan is great again anime will be great again. Why don't you want Japan to be great again? You must be hateful, hurtful, racist, bigoted, sexist, xenophobic Japanphobes who kidnap kittens and eat them alive. This tall drink of umeshu knows what's up. Random-kun for Prime Minister! And my waifu no. 612! You think some liberal pussy who wants to sell Japan to the Chinese will keep the world safe for anime and galge? NO! A vote for Trump is a vote for Japan and a vote to Make Anime Great Again!

Good luck. My army of Arrancars will support you in the shadows.

Good luck with your project

Well, best of luck! Nice to see that you are excited about this. Can't wait to hear more about the story once you have more to show

Meh. Checks and balances. Congress will either be led by a GOP that doesn't want Trump or Democrats opposed to him. Assuming Trump even wins. With the Supreme Court coming closer to a moderate overall makeup, there are plenty of ways for Trump to be kept in check. It all comes out in the wash.

I'm not against free speech on this forum, but threads that specifically target religious/political discussion hardly seem like they would relate to visual novels or Japanese 2D animation. Having a discussion such as this outside of the forums seems okay, but I really don't want to see America being attacked, seeing as I was born here and actually respect my country in some ways. Jokes aside, this thread seems like it will turn into a mudslinging contest about America; I don't think this forum is the place for that.

I'm sure you will be able to and if you need tips or advices I'm sure people will help you if you ask for it.

Good Luck with your project man

Good luck with your project

My school is religious... i'll probally got expelled(having girlfriend is prohibited)also idk how to edit pdf and i print them in some weird way, in one page there is 16 pages in small letters so in a page u can se like 2 photos sometimes, i'll try since DAL is one of my fav animes Seems good i'll try it I read the 3 first volumes, it was fun but i think the dense mc is going to make hate him after a while This got me very interesed, sadly i don't find the link any help? Sadly i'm not interesed in them and grimgar anime almost made me sleep

Owari no Chronicle/ Kyōkai Senjō no Horaizon Densetsu no Yūsha no Densetsu Kino no Tabi Hai to Gensō no Gurimugaru Papa no Iukoto o Kikinasai notable mentions: Overlord, Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai & Rokka no Yūsha

so can I just say that comyu's main route had one of the best god dam endings I ever saw, the only gripe I had with it was the fact and yes.... it took me like half a year to actually finish this VN does any1 know where I can get high rez versions of the cg's? please PM me, thank you

Hey fuwas. Maybe someone know (probably not ), that i am a sort of musician. I make mainly modern music, but i tried making a bit of "horror" or "creepy" ones. I m open for any rating or judging, whatever. All the songs are able to download. Some might be better, some maybe worse (or each of them ), some maybe only few will like, or some noone will like. Here they are: 6 in total Maybe help me find names for them

food discussion, I came to hate this, I really cant stand it anymore, every time someone starts talking about food or anything related to that, for example, what they are going to cook, what ingredients will they buy to make some special dish etc etc I skip it, I don't give a crap if it is important or not. Also butlers and waitress characters (the whole servant thing), I don't know why is there such a huge obsession for this trope in Japan, I don't have anything against those professions in particular but come on there are entire vns revolving around only those themes! Why? why is this even a thing?? I can understand 2 o 3 or in nukige vns...but come on, look at this: https://vndb.org/g1294 https://vndb.org/g1636 https://vndb.org/g640 https://vndb.org/g469 https://vndb.org/g1599 https://vndb.org/g829

My hopes and dreams are crushed, but at least I still have my H.

Nah, if I saw a doctor every time I was in a bit of pain I'd be there every 2nd week. And it doesn't feel too serious, just painful. Anyway people get used to aches and pains after a while, it's just annoying having to do long hours of physically demanding work when you're not feeling too good.

Well fuck you too, m8.

You need to get shot. Though, I enjoyed reading your rant on YuujixMakina

Great, so that's what the artist intended. I don't really care as I want my pr0n if I can get it. Artist/audience/Japan/west disconnect, whatever, fuck the mosaics.

The whole stalling on things you don't want to conclude thing is something i get really bad with Anime, and sometimes games. I oddly don't have it nearly as bad with visual novels... But yeah, I have SO many anime half watched and every once in a while i try to make an effort to finish them, even if i have to rewatch a few episodes to get my memory refreshed on where i'm at, but it seems for every 1 show i manage to finish, there are 2-3 that i will stall on. I tend to have a much easier time finishing shows that i force myself to watch weekly, or are generic (although painfully generic stuff i'll end up dropping) VN wise, I tend to finish what i start for better or worse. Some times i'll finish a route and go "Wow, i really enjoyed that" and then have the rest of them sour my experience. I think the only VN i've actually dropped was like Ikikoi. There was only 1 heroine i remotely enjoyed, and the rest were, lets just say... not to my taste. (But yeah Canvas 2 wasn't the best, but i still found it overall... tolerable)

I have this same problem, although not quite as severe. As far as VNs go, Duel Savior is one of these, where I got halfway through the final route (of seven) and stopped. More recently, there's Kara no Shoujo 2 where I've gotten all the ends but the true end. I keep telling myself I'll go back to it but I just never end up doing so... I never consciously think "I don't want this to end," I always come up with some other reason for stopping. But I've heard a number of people are like this and the common psychological explanation given is a subconscious aversion to endings, with people like me afraid of being "finished" with something and never having a reason to go back. I do finish most VNs I start, however. Normal video games, on the other hand... I can't remember the last one I've beaten. I literally can't. I've started preferring games that don't have an end, maybe because of this. Even my beloved MGS5... Maybe some day... Going back closer to the original topic, I've never stopped a VN because I just liked a heroine too much. I HAVE stopped reading a VN because I hated the other heroines, though. Like Canvas 2.

i´m more the type who reads like 95% of the story, regardless of routes, in 2days & then suddenly stops doing so because he cant bear it coming to an end... at least 150+ partly great ones have already met the aforementioned fate, though i keep on swearing to myself to resume them one day, probably...

That's why I always plan my routes as best as I can based on the common route, leaving the best for last. If there are 4 routes and I rank the girls 1 to 4, the order I play them in is 3,4,2,1. I do 3 first because if I do my least favourite one first, I might get tempted to start skipping long before I get to anything I enjoy. Leaving the best for last allows me to savour the game story more and understand everything surrounding the best heroine by the time I do her route.

Paprika. It's a piece of art with plot embedded but in a good way.

The first draft of the story for the demo is finished! It ended up being around 10.000 words, which will be around 30 minutes of reading time. We'll be going into editing, and drawing the first four backgrounds!

Rewrite Rewrite is set in the fictional city Kazamatsuri where treeplanting and afforestation have caused the city to become overgrown with trees and flowers in much the same way that other cities are filled by buildings. However, while most of the city appears to be rural, there are many traditional city elements as well. While set in a modern setting, the city also gives off a strange sense of nostalgia. The basis of the story is set in a high school setting. The first half of Rewrite primarily consists of the characters interacting in many everyday, enjoyable scenes. The latter half, however, is more serious, emotional, and carries a sense of mystery to the plot. As indicated by the title, rewriting is the theme of the game's scenario. The tagline for the game is, "Could it possibly be rewritten, that fate of hers?". Suggested Walkthrough Order!! Ending Guide As far as I can tell, absolutely nothing in the Mappie segments influences which of the five heroine routes you end up on (if any), not even the parts where one of the heroines accompanies you. So they're ignored in this section. I don't try to list every single choice you should make for each route, because a lot of them probably don't matter. Instead I try to list only the important choices, the ones I think are enough to guarantee you get the route no matter what else you do. Warning! Bad Ends are included. ***Game Routes*** Kotori Chihaya Lucia Shizuru Akane ***Bonus Game Routes*** Moon Terra Oppai Ending Friends and Quests This is meant to be a step-by-step guide to completing all quests and finding all friends within a reasonable number of playthroughs, so that you don't have to come up with a plan of you own based on the rather large amount of information in the lists below. Playthrough 1 Playthrough 2 Playthrough 3 Playthrough 4 Quests List Friends List This Walkthrough is from Eroge Download