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I got a PM from a great new member who had a lot of questions about the technical lingo we throw around here at the site. I answered his questions to the best of my ability (I'm still sick, and the brain's a little fuzzy), but I'm sure (s)he'd be happy if others added input. Someday perhaps we'll make a guide for the truly new VN players. Downloading Games: Torrents – Torrentsare the files you’ll download and plug into a torrent client (like uTorrent) todownload games. They’re a commontechnology that can be used in legal and illegal ways. Here’s a good primer on torrents: http://netforbeginne...enthandbook.htm Read through all four pages. Torrent Clients (utorrent, bittorrent) – The torrent filesare read/downloaded/uploaded via torrent clients (programs). uTorrent is a great one to start with if youdon’t have one yet. It’s free, and safe. “Seeding” or “Seeds” – Check out the link I posted above toAbout.com. That should fill you in onthe basics of seeding. In short, “seeding”means uploading the files to somebody else who is trying to download them. If nobody is seeding a torrent, downloads areimpossible. Running the Games: Japanese Non-Unicode Location – To run a lot of games, youhave to restart your computer so that it can “think” in Japanese. Here’s how you do it: http://forums.fuwano...efore-you-post/. Note: this wont harm your computer andis COMPLETELY reversible. Just followthe steps but instead of “Japanese” language, pick “English” or your originalcomputer language. “Applocale” – Applocale is a program Windows developed tohelp users get around the “Japanese Non-Unicode Location” requirement and kindof fudge the lines. It can fool somevisual novels, but not many. It’s safer, faster, and simpler to simply switch to Japanese Non-Unicode location whenever you want to play a VN. You can even leave your computer in that mode – like I said, it will notharm your computer. “Admin Mode” – Sometimes on Windows you have to run aprogram as an Administrator. To do so,you right-click the program and then choose “Run Program as Administrator”. Do not do this lightly! As an admin, you give a program a lot ofpower over your computer. Only do thiswith trusted programs and ONLY when absolutely necessary. Computer Stuff: Codecs and codec packs – Codecs are kind of like video languages. The more codecs you have (in moderation), the more videos your computercan “read”. Installing a codec pack likeK-lite is a good way to make sure your computer can run whatever videos arethrown at it from inside Visual Novels. DirectX – DirectX is a feature of Windows that is used forgaming. Download the latest versionthrough windows update or Microsoft (http://www.microsoft...ails.aspx?id=35) Other: “sdrt4280j.exe” -- I actually don’t know what that it. It looks game-specific. Where did you see it on the forums?

I love this thread. So much talent! Can't wait for more updates!

(I'm getting to this so late!) Congrats! You did it! FSN is epic. I think that's the best word for it. You expressed the lead-off/compounding interplay between the routes very well. They've got a sort of dance that they do around each other which makes the game improve significantly with time. Any favorite moments (in spoilers, of course)?

A long reply to Steve's post. 'pologize for the wall of text. Like visual novels ("there's an erogue for that"), there's a roleplaying system for every idea under the sun. You could pick something like D&D (any of 6 versions), or Star Wars or Warcraft or something cool and indie, etc. I've done all the "classic" D&Ds, up to version 4.0, but ultimately I'm good at learning these systems. One idea would be to choose a system new to all of us, so we start on equal footing. I don't mind the extra work. In any case -- pick one you will be excited about. I'm flexible. (yup, totally just threw the game choice back at you) (but you started it) (so there). I skype all the time with Batman and Ryoji. Batman would know better than I. Oh, and speaking of Batman, you said he'll be playing with us? Who all is part of this merry band? It would be awesome. Bwah ha ha ha ha. Actually, as far as Fuwa goes, I'm trying to work myself out of a job. All my secret works are starting to wrap themselves up, though! After that I'll probably just retire to a cushy spot on the forums and wait for the royalties from my fanfics to roll in.

(Just posting to let y'all know that images now resize in spoiler tags!)

Compilations/Anime EditingIf you're new to video editing, try the simple programs like windows movie maker (PC), or iMovie (Mac). They've both come a long way and can do a good job with minimal training. You'll be surprised at the ease and quality of the UIs. Both have decent functionality. Advanced programs are a dime a dozen with various learning curves. If you have photoshop experience, try using an adobe product (like Premiere). Original Anime If you're making your own original anime, try an adobe product or something like Anime Studio (never used it, but it has high reviews).

I love you Nayleen. Thank you so much. Let me know your bribe demands!

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Yes. That was exactly what I was trying to do. Changes made. Can I get help testing this?

Two quick things -- 1) There's a lot of chatter about global warming in this topic. I'll pipe in that as someone who has studied global warming at university, done actual data collection and research in the field, and regularly reads scientific literature about it -- the points made in many of the above links are oversimplified or disingenuous. Global warming isn't a simple matter, but a lot of the data is absolutely real. 2) The topic of inclusion of government literature into Visual Novels is a very interesting topic. I'd like to see more examples of where people have seen this. I personally haven't noticed many, or have attributed them to the cultural zeitgeist. For the sake of an interesting topic, let's stay on topic.

Awww, Steve. The fuzzies.* Yeah... I've done the whole DM thing before. I actually worked for and wrote D&D adventures for Wizards' website! If you choose a game (and I know how it works), I'd be happy to. Otherwise, I'd enjoy reading summaries of your epic adventures here on the forums! * Taking this as a good thing. Which I'm not totally sure is right.

Pleeeaaase be the release of a Fuwa-Drama CD...

Does anyone have a burning desire to rework the current Grisaia no Kajitsu walkthrough so it follows the current walkthrough style guidelines? I'm not above bribery!

Hm. You'll have to help me a little more, especially when I'm this sick. Yes -- we want images to be constrained to the width of the topic post content area. I don't think the spoiler BBCode has any CSS affiliated with it at the moment. How do I link it to the code you posted above?

Tried on three rigs. No problems, either. I'm going to go with Kendjin that this has to do with your PC's setup. Codecs and directx are a good idea, Kendjin.

According to other websites, for a small amount of users, the "missing movie file" issue has to do with one of three issues: 1) Your antivirus quarantined the file. Check there to see if it's been taken. 2) You are seeding the game torrent and the file is unreadable 3) The torrent never downloaded the movie file. Give those a look-over. The issues you've described aren't normal. If you keep having trouble, try downloading the game again (or try from another source). Always check your antivirus, completely exit your torrent program, and make sure all your files are writeable (no read-only). EDIT: Just saw that you created a separate support topic for the movies. Locking this thread, marking as "Solved".

I'll add a quick explanation: Like Nayleen said, there is a place on each game's page for permanent notes, but it has to be entered into the page code. There are a lot of people with access to that software, and we tend to get at least 80% of the specific game notes from helpful posts on the forums. That's why we ask you to post them here : ). If you've got something you feel is worth adding to the page, please do not hesitate to speak up! Don't let it get lost in the guest comment section!

Yeah, that's what I keep running into. I'm still super sick, so my brain is a bit fuzzy and I can't quite manage to think this one out on my own. -- I appreciate everyone's help.

Hey guys, As you know, we're big fans of them spoiler tags. Their one downside? No image resizing (well, at least not normally). Does anyone have experience with BBCodes for spoiler tags? Anybody have ideas for how to implement resizing? Current code: <div class='bbc_spoiler'> <span class='spoiler_title'>Spoiler</span> <input type='button' class='bbc_spoiler_show' value='Show' /> <div class='bbc_spoiler_wrapper'><div class='bbc_spoiler_content' style="display:none;">{content}</div></div> </div> [/code]

(Sorry, still sick. Hope this comes out clearly) That's Aaeru's call. She's looked into it, and the last time I checked, further research was on her massive to-do list, and what does or doesn't happen is in her domain. Fuwanovel is still growing (and is small compared to communities like Eroguedownload), and so lots of parties are not interested in things like affiliate links/link exchanges, etc. We do have a few link exchanges, which you'll find on the main page under "Awesome Sites". Also, a big thank-you to all the blogs which link to Fuwanovel!

Welcome to the forums! You PM'd me about getting started, and I just responded. We'll make this happen, together! The forums are a great place to meet other VN players and make friends. Feel free to holler and ask questions!

Hey everyone, I’ve got some cause for congratulations and celebration: I am happy to announce that solidbatman has accepted the position of forums coordinator! Following in the footsteps of Ryoji, solidbatman will be a forums leader who is tasked with improving and maintaining the forums. One of the best things about Fuwanovel is how we tend to share our skills and time to help each other. The site has grown so much since it was re-launched last year, and it’s thanks to the dozens and dozens of friendly, passionate members helping out wherever they can that it’s constantly getting better. Having a few eyes watching our course and trajectory, and keeping track of our projects and progress, is key to keeping our momentum. That’s what our friend solidbatman will be doing, and we’re lucky to have him. It’s not often that I get a chance to write the whole community. I want to thank everyone for all the friendship and help and to make the site better. We’re all one team, working to make Visual Novels popular in the west. Today’s announcement is a token of the progress we’ve made thanks to the overwhelming quality of your volunteer help and support. I hope you’ll join with me in congratulating solidbatman on this new job: It can be a heavy load and takes time and dedication, but it will help us make sure the forums continue to be the best Visual Novel community out there. Congratulations, batman! Tay