laiktail Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Would you ever play a VN on an iPad? Or would you still rather use a PC/Mac option given the choice? Quote
HackaFreak Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I'm really fond of tablet VNs. Though I know I'd agonize over getting comfortable and constantly try different sitting/laying positions. And how to hold the damn thing would be something I'd need to figure out. Quote
Katatsumuri Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 PC. Despite how it might seem more handy to use a tablet or a smartphone, I'm fundamentally opposed to them out of general principle. I also think that not using a PC would be strange for me, since if I wasn't sitting at a desc, I wouldn't be able to lean on it and use my "I am busy, do not disturb"-face... krill 1 Quote
Steve Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I only own PC so that is the answer And even if given option, holding an iPad in hand is too hard, I prefer my wall mounted monitor in bed xD (you know, sometimes you need free hands when playing Eroge ) krill 1 Quote
Flutterz Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 PC, although it's tempting to say Android or iOS or something, but those devices, unlike a laptop, need to be held in your hands, which can get tiring after several hours. And I know that some tablets come with a detachable keyboard, but it isn't as good because most of the weight of the tablet is in the screen, unlike a laptop where most of the weight is generally under the keyboard. Quote
ThatPlayer Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 those devices, unlike a laptop, need to be held in your hands,I like to prop it on the wall next to my bed. I can't really do that for a laptop because like you said the weight is in the keyboard which would be sticking out. Was one of the reasons I bought a Windows tablet. Quote
Flutterz Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I like to prop it on the wall next to my bed. I can't really do that for a laptop because like you said the weight is in the keyboard which would be sticking out. Was one of the reasons I bought a Windows tablet. The only wall next to my bed is behind my head, so my laptop invariably ends up on top of my lap. Which is kind of fitting. Quote
krill Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 pc im just more at peace that way i have my laptop and dozens of vn. anime series, mangas, doujins, light novels and ect burned to disks for easy travel so i dont get bored if im stuck somewhere for a while otherwise i like sitting comfortably at my desk in the dark and just marathoning whatever media im enjoying for hours at a time , plus i can get up to get away to play with my son or wife and do stuff around the house. Quote
kongaii Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I'd love to have some VN's for my iPad it feels like they were made for VN's Quote
zhurai Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I'd just prefer it to be cross-platform. Quote
ThatPlayer Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I'd just prefer it to be cross-platform.Clearly that's why the browser is the future! Quote
SieghartXx Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I've been a PC fan since forever, as I can do everything in it, and not just play D:! So I'll say PC. Quote
Scars Unseen Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 PC, although it's tempting to say Android or iOS or something, but those devices, unlike a laptop, need to be held in your hands, which can get tiring after several hours. And I know that some tablets come with a detachable keyboard, but it isn't as good because most of the weight of the tablet is in the screen, unlike a laptop where most of the weight is generally under the keyboard. I made a tablet holder that works pretty well. It's basically a bean bag attached to a shaped piece of wood with neodymium magnets. The beanbag part of makes it work equally well for surfaces or sitting on my thigh. Quote
Seth Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 The mobility of a tablet would be quite nice, but i still prefer pc especially because of the bigger screen. Quote
Scars Unseen Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 The mobility of a tablet would be quite nice, but i still prefer pc especially because of the bigger screen. I would count this as a bigger plus if the VNs I've played so far were higher resolution in the first place. Quote
Supah Kawaii Weeaboo Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Any portable device. Considering the currently viable ones... Vita has some strengths (region-free, cards or downloads to reduce loading times), but I'd be okay with a new 3DS visual novel or two. Quote
O. Van Bruce Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 VNs should be portable for read wherever you go. That said, PC has a lot more possibilities than any of the other OSs so I think that nowadays PC is the winner. But if someone ever does an OS for tablets that gives you the possiblity to play natively any VN or at least the majority I'd be delighted. Even using a netbook for VNs as I do can get unconfortable mainly due to battery issues and the need to bring a protective bag everywhere. That's why I'm specially fond of the PSP and Vita. Lots of autonomy + portability + non-H VNs. if only the translating scene paid more attention to the stuff there. There is interesting stuff there like PhotoKano, Corpse Party: Histeric Birthday, Arcana Famiglia, Danzai Maria, Geijutsuka Art Design Class, Musou Tooru, Misshitsu no Sacrifice, Ookamikakushi, Seishun Hajimemashita!, Urakata Hakouki, Tsukumonogatari, etc. And this are only PSP exclusives, there are a lot of VN for PSP that are also for PS2 but would be better in a portable device. Just look at the big list of VNs for PSP, almost all unstranslated, and you'll know my pain. I can even look for, learn how to use then and manage the tools if any translator here becomes interested in translating VN for PSP. Quote
Novel21 Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 I would like to play VN on iOS since I have Ipad, It exit some VN for iOS but some of them are unstranslated and I cant play it, So I hope someday near future somebody can translate VN games for Ipad and Iphone, Since exit some good VN for Ipad and Iphone Quote
Oxidian Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 PC, my chair is really confy. I'd like to try on tablet too but don't have any atm. Quote
Eurobeatz Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 PC, definitely. However, I do appreciate having a decent amount of VNs to chose from on smartphones and tablets, because I frequently travel on planes. Quote
ThatPlayer Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 But if someone ever does an OS for tablets that gives you the possiblity to play natively any VN or at least the majority I'd be delighted. Even using a netbook for VNs as I do can get unconfortable mainly due to battery issues and the need to bring a protective bag everywhere.You mean like Windows 8? You can get an Asus T100 or a Dell Venue 8 Pro which runs VNs fine. Quote
Schala Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 VNs for handheld devices would be good. That'd be nice for busy people who's always on-the-go but would really love to read. I don't know but there may be people like me who's always busy at school/work or away at home, and their only free time is when they travel to places. Or people with really big laptops and not comfortable with lying down in bed while reading. Okay I am not sure if I'm still making sense anymore HAHA ) But I don't hate the PC, I just wish they'd also open up on tablets and stuff. ) Quote
Scars Unseen Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 PC hands down. http://instantrimshot.com/ Quote
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