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Nyaa
Jan 7, 2010
Like, Nyaa.

:colbert:
Okay, I give up trying to find the correct encoding/font combination or whatever it is that make it not display correctly. Something other than Big5? :smithicide:

ChaosArgate posted:

So assuming you're going to stick with this, how are updates going to work on your end now? Are you going to translate the game's text as you go after voting's been made or are you going to translate whole scenarios before starting?
After thinking long and hard about it, I will just try it out on the next girl and see how it goes. Might end up deciding to translate the whole route first, but it will definitely be much faster if it were Chinese text...

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ChaosArgate
Oct 10, 2012

Why does everyone think I'm going to get in trouble?

It might just be the Chinese rom's fault for changing how it displays English, somehow. The Japanese Rom I'm messing with seems to go with MS Gothic at font size 10.5 if that helps, but changing it to something else like Arial does nothing to the text.
Edit: Yeah, it probably is. That movie scene Kanta likes displays the game's normal English text for either version, so in the Japanese rom it looks decent enough, but that Chinese version you have is going to look a little off. Thinking about it, if the two versions keep everything but the dialogue the same in those .txt files, you could probably go and translate all of the text from the Chinese directory and save that file to the Japanese one.

ChaosArgate fucked around with this message at 12:00 on Apr 1, 2013

Nyaa
Jan 7, 2010
Like, Nyaa.

:colbert:
Good End?


I love you, Kanta.
I love you too, Hijiri.
What about me, Kanta?
Of course I love you too, Arata.
Aww, I bet we are just your little plaything.
Yes, all women are playthings in my palm! Hahaha…


Hey Kanta.
Wh-where am I?
The haircut shop. You falls asleep when I’m washing your hair.
Oh, geez, your hand is just so…
Comfortable.
Yeah, I always get that.
So… can I ask you a question?
Sure, baby, anything.
Who’s Hijiri?
Uh-hmm-uh, I don’t know what you are talking about!


“Wrong answer.” *Turn on boiling hot water*

Aughaghhhhh!!! It burns!! Ahagnhhhh!
Sorry, my hand slipped. Let’s try another question instead.
Yes, yes, ask me anything else!
Okay.
So… who’s Arata?
Ah! Eh… ehhhh… just my normal co-worker…


“Good answer, but not good enough.” *Turn on hot water*

Aughaghhhhh!!! Oh god, goadgg!!
“Of course I love you too, Arata.” You two clearly are on a normal relationship.
Plgedss, I *drown noise* only luv a *drown noise* yoooo….
Awww, I am so happy to hear that. Do you really? *Turn off water*
Cough…cough… yes… of… coug—corse…
Aww, how sweet. Maybe I can give you a little reward.
What kind of reward?
Ohh, I heard you have an itch on somewhere… lower…
Oh yes, it’s still itching!
Good, let me get rid of it with…


“Third degree burns.”

AHHHH! STOPPP! IT BURNNS! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!


“Feeling better now?”


“Mr. All women are playthings in my palm?”


“Who's the plaything now?”


“HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA”

Nyaa fucked around with this message at 04:06 on Apr 2, 2013

Bobbin Threadbare
Jan 2, 2009

I'm looking for a flock of urbanmechs.

Nyaa posted:


“HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA”[/b]

Canon ending.

Nyaa
Jan 7, 2010
Like, Nyaa.

:colbert:
Yeah, I got this unlocked on new game+ with 100% on all girls.

Dr. Snark
Oct 15, 2012

I'M SORRY, OK!? I admit I've made some mistakes, and Jones has clearly paid for them.
...
But ma'am! Jones' only crime was looking at the wrong files!
...
I beg of you, don't ship away Jones, he has a wife and kids!

-United Nations Intelligence Service

This is how Kanta's life ends. Not with a bang, but with a whimper (and screaming, crying, and nightmarish laughter :v:)

ChaosArgate
Oct 10, 2012

Why does everyone think I'm going to get in trouble?

Nyaa posted:

Yeah, I got this unlocked on new game+ with 100% on all girls.

Is that percentage just an indicator of how much of that scenario you've seen? Like 0% means you haven't opened it at all and 100% means you've seen everything?

Nyaa
Jan 7, 2010
Like, Nyaa.

:colbert:

ChaosArgate posted:

Is that percentage just an indicator of how much of that scenario you've seen? Like 0% means you haven't opened it at all and 100% means you've seen everything?
Yeah, that's exactly as you said. You have to go through every single choice to get 100% though.

big duck equals goose
Nov 7, 2006

by XyloJW


Sweet op ivy shirt, Japanese bro.

Vanilla Mint Ice
Jul 17, 2007

A raccoon is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.
:catstare: Are you pulling an April Fools over us

Midjack
Dec 24, 2007



Nyaa posted:

AHHHH! STOPPP! IT BURNNS! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!


“Feeling better now?”


“Mr. All women are playthings in my palm?”


“Who's the plaything now?”


“HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA”

Holy poo poo. :pwn:

If this is an April Fools' prank, well done, but it's ludicrous enough to be credible.

Midjack fucked around with this message at 03:28 on May 29, 2013

Nyaa
Jan 7, 2010
Like, Nyaa.

:colbert:
Now for a real update.

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Success Route
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When Kanta saw the Hijiri reading a magazine…


This has to be a fashion magazine!

Ohoho…


Girl these days…
Is actively researching fashion!
Her casual cloth must be…


“Very cute.”



After asking to look at her magazine…

Ohhh… these aren’t bad!


“Ahhh, this one is cute!”

Yeah.
Ohhh!
This is really nice!


Both cute and cool works, sexy will creep her out and instant death. I will pick the cute one.

Ahhh! This is cute!
Yeah, I think so too.


Yep, it fits perfectly!
On me?
Yep! It fits you! This…
(What is this?)


This camisole!
It does looks nice.
Eh?
You seems to have be interested in fashion, Kanta.


Not much to the demon lord choice, same for no interest. Hate choice devoid into speech about poisoning of society and we should pursuit spiritual fashion. So we are interested.

I have some interest, but not fanatic enough to give up my life for dressing up.
Ohh.
I understand.



When invited Hijiri to shop together and suddenly feel the date might be a bit… sudden…

(It might be a bit sudden…)
(… But no matter how sudden it is… we are merely going to the sales event…)
(… It’s probably fine, we will have lots of fun!)


It takes three self-thoughts for Kanta to stop himself from acting weird. :tizzy:


Then I will take my leave for the day.
Ah, thanks for the hard work.



When deciding shopping plan…


Iron rule of gentleman: Ladies first. :chord:

Firstly…
Yes?
Let’s buy the stuff you want first.
Can I!?
Absolutely!
Then I will take up your offer!



When deciding the pacing of shopping…


Never rush the ladies. :chord:

Take your time! No need to rush!
Ah! Yes!
Thanks!



When Hijiri asks which clothes is better…


Can’t go wrong with picking the same style she’s wearing.

This color looks nice.
This one?
Yes. I figure you might like this color.
You really understand me!
And yes, I do!



When Hijiri want to visit more stores…


Man up and keep walking!

Sure, let’s go visit the other stores!
Eh! Really?
Absolutely!
Thank you!
It’s a rare opportunity to come here, so we shouldn’t waste it!



While checking the other store’s clothes…

Oh no, what to do…
Oh, this one is not bad!
But the previous one seems to be better, right?



Muster all your willpower and walk all the way back!

Yeah, the previous one is better.
Yeah.
Wanna go back to the previous store?
We must get the best one!
Yes! You are right!



When deciding to buy the cloth she like as a present…


Choice A and B actually split into a different event with its own good outcome, so we will go with the first one for now.

This looks nice and cute on you, let me buy it for you as a gift.
Oh, I can’t simply accept such kindness.
Excuse me, sales clerk. Can you wrap this up?
Ohh, can I really?
Thank you so much, Kanta!
Kanta, do you think this miniskirt is cute?
Yes! It looks really nice!
Then would you mind if I go try it out now?
Sure, go ahead.

Kanta, you still there?
Yep.


“H-how do I look?”

So cute, and fitting…



Always compliment the ladies. :chord:

It’s perfect, Ms. Hijiri! It’s wonderful!
Really?
Yes!




Going back to C and go with shy choice because it has a nice scene for it.

That is...
How was it?
Hmm, it’s great.
It fits you well.
Really?
Try it out.
Dressing room is over here~


“It’s very fitting.”

Then it is decided.
Thanks.



At the end of shopping…


I have fun too!
Kanta…
You have a rough day, right?
Eh! Why?
It feels like you have taken lots of care for me today…



Now is not the time to bitch.

Everything is fine, everything.
Are you sure?
It’s alright. I really have fun.
Really!?
Really! Really!
We really have a great time!
…Then, thanks for the day!
Thanks for all your help!
We brought a lot of things today!
Yeah .
Then this will be it for today.
Yeah, see you.



The next day…


Yes?
Yesterday was fun!
It was great!
We brought a lot of things.
Quite a lot.
The gift you gave me is a camisole right?
Yep.
I brought it with me today.
Ahh, is that so…



Now is the time to invite!

Let’s have dinner!
!
I look forward to see how you look in the camisole.
Sure.
Let’s go!


A month later…


How do I look?




Nyaa fucked around with this message at 17:23 on Apr 3, 2013

Vanilla Mint Ice
Jul 17, 2007

A raccoon is not finished when he is defeated. He is finished when he quits.

quote:

Hate choice devoid into speech about poisoning of society and we should pursuit spiritual fashion. So we are interested.

:allears: I'm interested too, in this speech.

Nyaa
Jan 7, 2010
Like, Nyaa.

:colbert:

Vanilla Mint Ice posted:

:allears: I'm interested too, in this speech.
I will add it in tomorrow.

paragon1
Nov 22, 2010

FULL COMMUNISM NOW
It's funny because I get the impression that what Kanta knows about spirituality could be inscribed on the head of a pin.

Seraphic Neoman
Jul 19, 2011


I love how the final note just says "SHOPPING IS BORING AS poo poo! WE KNOW! SUCK IT UP!"

idonotlikepeas
May 29, 2010

This reasoning is possible for forums user idonotlikepeas!
The ironclad rule of shopping is: shopping other people want to do is boring, dumb, painful, and difficult, and just wastes time you could be spending on the shopping you want to do. Just ask anyone who's had to follow my rear end around a bookstore or electronics store.

Kanfy
Jan 9, 2012

Just gotta keep walking down that road.

paragon1 posted:

It's funny because I get the impression that what Kanta knows about spirituality could be inscribed on the head of a pin.

It's also humorous how people make all these terrible assumptions about our admittedly eccentric protagonist when it's completely up to the player how competent and knowledgeable he is. With the movie one for example he knew a fair bit about movies if you went down that route.

dotchan
Feb 28, 2008

I wanna get a Super Saiyan Mohawk when I grow up! :swoon:

Kanfy posted:

It's also humorous how people make all these terrible assumptions about our admittedly eccentric protagonist when it's completely up to the player how competent and knowledgeable he is. With the movie one for example he knew a fair bit about movies if you went down that route.

We can always assume Kanta to be making it up as he goes along to impress the date-of-the-week, unless it seems "in character" for him to actually know something.

C-SPAN Caller
Apr 21, 2010



I've actually enjoyed following this so far, even if the advice for this game is mostly "Don't be loving creepy."

Better than the crap PUAs spew.

Nyaa
Jan 7, 2010
Like, Nyaa.

:colbert:
What…
?
WHAT IS FASHION!
Eh!?
This poisonous high consumption society is edging closer toward trouble!
Wahh!?
Toward trouble…?
YES!

This is not the time for exterior fashion…
Right…



It has nothing to do with normal fashion!
Normal fashion…

Let’s go back to work…
Yes, let’s…

Bobbin Threadbare
Jan 2, 2009

I'm looking for a flock of urbanmechs.


Is he...is he flipping us off?

PumpkinBat
Oct 22, 2012

Bobbin Threadbare posted:

Is he...is he flipping us off?

More importantly, did this man just divest himself of all clothing in public to illustrate a point?

slowbeef
Mar 15, 2005

Will Harvey hates you, and everything you stand for.
Pillbug
...Is she wearing a bikini to dinner?

ChaosArgate
Oct 10, 2012

Why does everyone think I'm going to get in trouble?

slowbeef posted:

...Is she wearing a bikini to dinner?

I thought that too, but I just realized that the bikini shot is prefaced with a "One month later..." so they're presumably shopping at Paroko again.

Kopijeger
Feb 14, 2010
I wonder: are the different scenarios alternate paths, or do they actually run one after another, with our hero winning the affection of one OL from his workplace for a while then getting dumped when she realises what a dork he is, then pursuing another woman? Winning a route gets him a beach date, sure, but not necessarily a long-term relationship.

Nyaa
Jan 7, 2010
Like, Nyaa.

:colbert:

quote:

I thought that too, but I just realized that the bikini shot is prefaced with a "One month later..." so they're presumably shopping at Paroko again.
This.

Kopijeger posted:

I wonder: are the different scenarios alternate paths, or do they actually run one after another,
It's a split path that marge back at later point, usually one or two choices later. If it split off completely to a new story, it would count as another route in VN term.

RabidWeasel
Aug 4, 2007

Cultures thrive on their myths and legends...and snuggles!
Was anyone else expecting a "miserable pile of secrets" joke after panel 3? :v:

Kopijeger
Feb 14, 2010
Something I just now noticed: Fashion Lady shows up for the sale event in casual wear, yet our hero is still wearing his work clothes (white shirt and blue tie). You'd think that would be a red flag for her: he doesn't even attempt to wear a stylish outfit.

Kopijeger fucked around with this message at 19:30 on Apr 3, 2013

tiistai
Nov 1, 2012

Solo Melodica

Nyaa posted:

It's a split path that marge back at later point, usually one or two choices later. If it split off completely to a new story, it would count as another route in VN term.

I think by scenarios he meant the different girls and whether Kanta's life progresses linearly from one girl to the next.


each scenario being an alternate universe is canon for me

Kopijeger
Feb 14, 2010

tiistai posted:

I think by scenarios he meant the different girls and whether Kanta's life progresses linearly from one girl to the next.

Yes, that's it. Did he break up with the first OL and then pursue the hairdresser and so on, or are the scenarios mutually exclusive?

Lotus Aura
Aug 16, 2009

KNEEL BEFORE THE WICKED KING!
Personally, I love the idea that all of the scenarios are happening effectively simultaneously, just split up like this for player convenience, and the beach dates are all scheduled for the same day.

And the ending is just all the girls finding out and beating the crap out of Kanta.

Nyaa
Jan 7, 2010
Like, Nyaa.

:colbert:

tiistai posted:

I think by scenarios he meant the different girls and whether Kanta's life progresses linearly from one girl to the next.
Ah, you asked at the right time then. The next girl's route will actually cross path with another girl from another route that will address some canon continuity that I won't spoil for now.

Nyaa
Jan 7, 2010
Like, Nyaa.

:colbert:
I hope you all are ready for something harder than hard mode, because the next girl is literally…

---------------------------------------------------------------
Day Five: Boss
---------------------------------------------------------------


The Boss Stage


Yes, she can fire you. So please don’t let Kanta act weird in front of her. :ohdear:


A day in the workplace…





The person who developed this project…
Yes.


Going to be a huge success!








drat! I am late!

Nyaa fucked around with this message at 17:55 on Apr 11, 2013

Arbite
Nov 4, 2009





C. Best of a bad situation.

Waffleman_
Jan 20, 2011


I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna I don't wanna!!!

Rush to work with a piece of toast in our mouth.

Seraphic Neoman
Jul 19, 2011


C

Half-rear end an excuse. Not your fault the bus driver or train was held up. For 25 loving minutes. About a kilometer away from the station. Because some other rear end in a top hat train didn't go into the right platform!

Sorry. Commute flashbacks.

RefinedUndefined
Jan 1, 2013

Just burn everything, that'll solve your problems.
Rush to work. We might just make it.

Bobbin Threadbare
Jan 2, 2009

I'm looking for a flock of urbanmechs.

Call in, and then we can take enough time to avoid missing something important, like shirts or pants.

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ChaosArgate
Oct 10, 2012

Why does everyone think I'm going to get in trouble?

Let's be responsible and call in to work and say we'll be late.

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