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The problem is that this is still censorship when the full version isn't released. All other localization companies offers the full version through a patch or on a different website. The only reason steam always has censored releases is because that's Steam's policy, and Steam is the biggest VN platform in the west. But Moenovel doesn't offer the original in any way. I am glad that they have at least (seemingly, we'll have to wait and see for sure,) stopped literally censoring anything from kissing to innuendos, but the problem still remains; they only localize eroge, then censor them and slap them on steam. Some people might be okay with having H-scenes removed, but that doesn't mean it's okay. This is eroge we are talking about. If you don't want H-scenes in them, you're playing the wrong genre. Please stop trying to make Moenovel look like the good guys here. They still censor their games, and they still ignore all fan feedback. If you're going to cover this game in the VNTS, please make a disclaimer saying it has been censored, and that supporitng them advocates that. If people keep supporting Moenovel, they'll keep repeating the same shit over and over. The only way to make them stop is to cut off their money. Trying to tell them what the west wants hasn't worked. People have been doing that since If My Heart Had Wings launched. All they think about is money, and they get that when people keep on buying their censored crap. The VN localization scene has come so far in the past couple of years. We're finally at a point where censorship doesn't happen that much anymore. Most new eroge localizations gets their respective 18+ versions, and all-ages versions for those who wants that. Everybody wins. So when a company like Moenovel starts censoring stuff without offering the original anywhere, they are ruining the great thing the west has finally started building. Don't support companies like them; we deserve better.

Maybe it's not a typical thing to post here, but my tablet gave me this notification today: Not sure what it meant, but I guess it's OK...?

There is a set of crows who live on the tree outside my house. Their purpose in life is to wait for me to come out, before they shit on me. No joke, they have it perfected down to an art form. I literally get shit on 3-6 times a week.

Cutest thing i've seen today

No, the point is that they can't tell the difference. Without us there to tell them, "hey, you're getting a crappy translation, you should be asking for better," there's no way for them to care. So what if the result is a unreadable mess? To them that may as well be a problem with the editing/proofreading, not a problem with translation.

I don't like Insem translation for 3 reasons: First it was translated from CHINESE to english, meaning it was a Japanese -> Chinese -> English translation. Second Insem kicked off from the team anyone that dared to suggest that his translation was in serious need of TLC and editing because it was crap and badly written (though it probably wouldn't have fixed the inherent problems with a J->C->E translation and the fact that Insem isn't really a great writter). Third Insem is an asshole and a racist.

Must be the organization

Actually, I believe the concentration of people studying or working in physics is abnormally high on this forum.

And you also made me laugh again, by imagining what it looked like. It's just too easy to start laughing even for no reason if someone else laughs aswell

Goddamn you, as an ex water polo player, I was sitting at the breakfast table and crying from laughter and the whole family was wondering wtf was wrong with me. Full marks on that one.

That's a problem for some, but not for everyone (I don't really give too much of a shit, for instance). The further censorship that happened in IMHHW was a much bigger dealbreaker for many. The actual biggest issue is that the IMHHW translation that was pure garbage. We still have no confidence that it will be any better in this release. I explained what Moenovel exactly is and how they translate things in this week's VNTS, if you're interested:

I don't have many hobbies aside from VNs. There would be gaming, reading (a lot) and sometimes watching animes but you also do all that when reading a VN so I'm not sure if that counts. There's also sleeping, eating (yes, those are hobbies to me) and physics but I'm not sure if it counts because I study it at university.

Alright, I can see it now. Not sure if it'll be permanent, but I'd recommend using imgur if it happens to go down again.

Also I'm not sure why there's weird line breaks on the original fan translation screenshots, maybe it's the way I installed it on Windows 10..

Oh wait, make sure you choose the new version released by Cherry Kiss Games. The old version is a bad, censored version. The new version, Mofu Mofu edition is the one you want. It should be available on the Amazon app store. The reason the old version made it on the google play store is because they censored it beyond repair. (The TL was also trash in the old version.)

No, those tags are chosen by users I think. Most VNs gets that tag, even if they don't actually have nudity, cuz #steam. Might also be a marketing tactic to make horny 14 year olds click on the game.

Wild Romance came out for android the other day. Though, I wouldn't recommend playing it on a bus, with it being a nukige and all It's a pretty fun game for what it is, though.

Ganbatte, fellow 8gatsu fan TLers!

I think he's just trolling.

Do they? Isn't this news about them having been grounded and an investigation having begun to consider further actions against them?

I see the whole thing pretty relaxed. When Konosora was released is was a brand new high quality VN amongst lots of old and average stuff. At that time it stood out and therefore it did really hurt that it was censored that way. But nowadays there are so many new and good releases from all kinds of publishers that it got almost impossible to keep up with all the new stuff anyway. So I'm almost grateful to get a reason to skip this one - there are lots of replacements to fill the gap. Moenovel doesn't care even the slightest bit about the English fan base, they only care about their sales. They therefore never had to reconsider their policy since Konosora sold great. So if anyone really wants Moenovel to get a change of mind, the best thing is to just not buy the title in this state. If sales are poor they might reconsider, but if sales are still good, why should they change anything?

Yes, they should... When you are given 2 options, and one is objectively better than the other, choosing the worse one is weird. I can't even fathom that someone would ask this question. Are you really saying you are okay with TLs that are incorrect, simply because you're an "average reader?" ... What's even the point of TLs, if people don't care if they are accurate or not.

bullying HMn

Well, it's understandable, really. If they were a fan of the work or writer they might care, but the average vn for the average reader? Should they really be expected to care if the TL is accurate?

You like the innaccurate TL better? That's uh... interesting.

Lying in bed everyday for as long as possible.

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I LIKE THE ENGRISH BETTER

Thanks! It's always nice to hear that people appreciate the reviews. Also, WagaHigh is totally worth your time, even though it looks ridiculous on the face of it.

Not the writer, but did you know that euphoria, Fraternite and Maggot Bait's illustrator is also a woman? Damn, this girl can draw some serious gorn shit.

Then I guess I have a new game on my to read list

IMAO best VN of overdrive. For me Stryker>DearDrops=>KiraKira>>>Edelweiss