Darklord Rooke

I use the term 'VN' because it's more descriptive. Terms like 'eroge' and 'galge' are borderline useless, because they give you little information about the gameplay mechanics of a title. When people search for games, one of the first things they do is narrow the pool down via gameplay mechanics, then they start looking at the details. The term 'visual novel' gives you much knowledge about the mechanics of the game in a two word title, 'eroge' gives you nothing except 'it has erotic content', information you could get from the ratings sticker (Lightning Raidy is an eroge and so is black bible, but one is a rpg and the other is essentially a novel.) Galge games, for example, can have 'visual novel' mechanics or 'dating sim' mechanics, 2 very different types of games. Some people may like stories but hate having to manipulate stats or micromanage day-to-day shit like you would in a dating sim, so the term 'galge' would mean little to them. So the term 'visual novel' is a relatively accurate description of the gaming mechanics of certain games, which is probably why it's officially used. Just like 'Gears of war' is officially categorised as a 'third person squad shooter', because it accurately describes the gameplay mechanics, not a 'space marine shooter' because that tells you SFA in comparison (yes, I'm referring to you Kitouski ) Concerning the term 'sound novel', it's too close to 'audio book' which means something else entirely.

I'll probably write something, but I won't officially sign up until I've made some progress on the article.

No. Real life offers many constraints you wouldn't find in my ideal VN. For example, in real life if you were born to a starving family in Mugabe-land, you're pretty much screwed from the get-go. Also, if you were born as a girl in India or China, you would be lucky to see your first birthday. You may even have been born as a lab-rat in some mad scientists lair (because your karma is lousy and God doesn't like you.) In real life, you are also not in control over any disabilities you may be born with (congratulations, you have 12 toes, no eyes and your heart is where your asshole should be), or what fields you are natural disposed towards (you have tourettes and you are gifted at cursing in languages you've never heard before.) In my ideal VN, you would have complete control over your starting character, their past, their attributes, who they are and how you play the game. Further- ... Oh, you were being sarcastic.

Grisaia.

My ideal VN would emphasise infinite choices in how you progress the story. Also, the story, characters and world would react in meaningful ways to every action you take and every sentence you say.

A bit long. What about 'graveyard', which is similar but concise

A certain Admin over at RPGcodex has forgotten to take his meds, and has changed everybody's avatar to Horikita Maki. Thus, I'll be taking refuge here for a little while. ... ... This forum needs more members Edit: *20 minutes later* It definitely needs more members. *Leaves to take refuge at the watch.*

To all the Myst and Riven fans out there, you guys need to be aware of Obduction - Cyan's new kickstarter! To all those people who've never heard of Cyan, give yourself an uppercut! They're gaming Gods! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cyaninc/obduction

Liked! Is this thread a democracy? If so, I vote for Nayleen's suggestion!

I think 'merda-palace' has a certain elegance to it

It's a good turn-based strategy game for people who like turn-based strategy. Of course the porn doesn't hurt either

Welcome *hugs* I love this picture. I think I might welcome quite a few people with it

*Goes to profile, ticks ignore signatures button* *Wonders where the ignore avatar button is, gives up and moves on* IRC... IRC..... Nope, never used it, and I doubt I ever will.

Is that a sword she's gripping? A sword she's gripping by the blade?

You're a kinder soul than I am. I used to just throw violent hentai titles out, which would quickly result in a more restricted list...

Really? The face is covered up with words. I think faceless girls fall under the 'horror' tag, not the kawaii tag. If what you want is cute and friendly, I suggest something like the following Valentine's Day inspired drawing

In size or in numbers?

'Tati' means a 'philosophical discourse'. Both elegant AND inspiring intelligent conversation.

Damn, that's a shame. It had a certain ring to it. Well... what about 'Gavno' then? I think it means 'to while away the time' in Spanish.

I feel sorry for the voice actors who have to act out these scenes.

I think 'Merda' is a very elegant title.....

In keeping with the spirit of the thread, which is to just stuff around, I changed the name of 1 of your suggested topics and rearranged their order. Purely for aesthetic reasons, of course.

It lacks carnal goodness

Needs more blood. And intestines.

I use David Farland and Holly Lisle http://hollylisle.com/my-articles/ I've been trying to write a novel for 10 years or so, but I keep getting distracted and losing motivation. My current plan (which I've just concocted and is undeniably brilliant) is to write a bunch of short stories and work my way up.