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Truthfully, I think 07th Expansion is in sort of in a weird place. They produced two outstanding works that relied upon on a very specific formula, set-up, and structure which makes making new entries difficult without retreading the same ground. I suspect RK07 is afraid to a certain extend of a third WTC pillar being stale, or he doesn't have as many ideas left for another big murder mystery. Their attempts to diversify with Higanbana and Rose Guns Days have not been rousing successes (I wound up putting down RGD out of boredom and don't have any plans to take it back up), so what do they produce? Maybe additional fandisks on an existing popular property is all he can come up with at the moment.
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Feb 10, 2014 16:05
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So they are like Type-Moon?
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Feb 11, 2014 02:23
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It's also the AGE route. To be fair to TYPE-Moon, or rather Nasu specifically, he's put out a lot of content across several mediums, it's just that Fate stuff gets disproportionally merchandised... probably because it keeps raking in the cash. Nephilm fucked around with this message at 02:27 on Feb 11, 2014 |
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Feb 11, 2014 02:25
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Bholder posted:So they are like Type-Moon? But keep in mind much of this is just my own musings, for all I know RK07 could have no such reservations at continuing to pump out the 2 Game / 8 Chapter format for future WTC releases and merely wanted to take a break. Nate RFB fucked around with this message at 02:44 on Feb 11, 2014 |
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Feb 11, 2014 02:41
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Umineko is kindof a warped and twisted version of Higurashi, so they do have similarities. That doesn't necessarily mean that every future WTC will have to follow the same formula though, as long as they retain the same core themes every other aspect can be completely different. e: I got bored of RGD too though. My main problem was that the plot armour that every protagonist had was just getting ridiculous. It really feels like R07 can't bring himself to perma-kill his characters. Irony Be My Shield fucked around with this message at 03:59 on Feb 11, 2014 |
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Feb 11, 2014 03:48
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Seems like a lot of people had trouble with RGD. As long as we're mentioning it, the reason I ended up dropping it was that the stupid minigame crap took the place of written-out fights-- and Ryukishi writes a drat good fight.
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Feb 11, 2014 04:53
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Irony Be My Shield posted:Umineko is kindof a warped and twisted version of Higurashi, so they do have similarities. That doesn't necessarily mean that every future WTC will have to follow the same formula though, as long as they retain the same core themes every other aspect can be completely different. Maybe a Guy Ritchie approach, with lots of different perspectives centered around one narrative rather than a reset? Or maybe just one giant murder mystery with the end of one chapter leading into the start of the next?
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Feb 11, 2014 15:57
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In case anybody hasn't played them, Analogue: A Hate Story is on sale today on Steam for $1.99 and a bundle of it, Hate Plus, and their soundtracks is up for $9.99. MangaGamer has ef -the first tale- and Da Capo 2 20% off for the rest of the month, too, and some other games that are not really worth buying. Incidentally am I wrong to write off ef as being a generic tearjerker game? I'm kind of sick of games that are just like "here's a cute anime girl and the story of the awful awful things that happen to them", so I haven't bought it.
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Feb 14, 2014 19:16
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Muv Total Eclipse is getting a PC port finally. With updated art and content(?) have some terrible stream grabs    Translation ETA is now slightly less than never at least.
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Feb 15, 2014 01:16
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Is Umineko episode 4 just a long-winded example of Stockholm Syndrome with Ange or something?  Would probably be more palatable if you took the whole magic/witch theme as is, I suppose... but since I don't, it's just making the whole thing uncomfortable to read.
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Feb 15, 2014 06:13
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ZarquonHigardi posted:Is Umineko episode 4 just a long-winded example of Stockholm Syndrome with Ange or something? Congrats that's kind of the point! Hope you enjoy the desperate coping mechanisms of miserable abused children!
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Feb 15, 2014 06:26
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Dr Pepper posted:Congrats that's kind of the point! That's what I thought. Oh... joy. 
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Feb 15, 2014 06:40
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Looks like JAST isn't delaying Steins;Gate any more, March 31st should be the really real release date. They also announced a standard edition of the game that will be coming out one month later. They have an official website up too. It's a good game, I'd highly recommend buying it when it's out. They've got a trailer up that's kind of alright I guess? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGjN1h2ULho Personally I think the intro video to the game sells it pretty good too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXYoo-txuTg jonjonaug fucked around with this message at 06:46 on Feb 15, 2014 |
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Feb 15, 2014 06:44
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Tatarigoroshi is getting really interesting.
Edit: Based on those two TIPS, I guess it's most likely that Teppei is the one who gets killed, possibly by Keiichi. Edit 2: We're actually getting a thorough explanation of Rika and Satoko's legal situation. I'm impressed. Silver2195 fucked around with this message at 08:56 on Feb 15, 2014 |
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Feb 15, 2014 08:11
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So I'm about an hour and a half into G Senjou no Maou, having had absolutely no idea what to expect. All I can really gather coherently from my thoughts is that its got me on the edge of my seat already, and I'm barely into the game. I'm also getting some strong 'L' type vibes from our self proclaimed 'Hero'. On top of that I'm really diggin the soundtrack, what with the mix of classical-esque music and the undertones in the other tracks referencing popular Bach compositions. I can't wait to see where this train ends up, I feel many plot twists and awesome battles of wit, logic, and reasonaning on the way
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Mederlock posted:So I'm about an hour and a half into G Senjou no Maou, having had absolutely no idea what to expect. All I can really gather coherently from my thoughts is that its got me on the edge of my seat already, and I'm barely into the game. I'm also getting some strong 'L' type vibes from our self proclaimed 'Hero'. On top of that I'm really diggin the soundtrack, what with the mix of classical-esque music and the undertones in the other tracks referencing popular Bach compositions. I really liked G Senjou no Maou, but I didn't like the routes for the side heroines too much. They all take a break from the suspense plot that's developing and just tell their own boring stories. Some people recommended that you get those out of the way first but honestly if you just want to enjoy the main story I'd say do that first so you can enjoy it without interruption.
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Feb 15, 2014 20:53
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I liked the white haired girl's side story, but the other ones were kinda meh.
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Feb 15, 2014 21:04
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I haven't looked at a flowchart or anything yet, so, who's the main route based around? I'd rather not look at the flowchart until I've beaten the game, but a rough idea of which path to follow would be helpful, tia.
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Feb 15, 2014 21:23
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Haru (I think this was her name, I'm terrible at remembering them. The weird transfer student with the hair) is the central heroine, so basically avoid becoming intimately involved with any of the other girls and you'll get to the end, which is her route.
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Feb 15, 2014 21:32
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Blhue posted:Haru (I think this was her name, I'm terrible at remembering them. The weird transfer student with the hair) is the central heroine, so basically avoid becoming intimately involved with any of the other girls and you'll get to the end, which is her route. Thanks, that's what I was looking for
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Feb 15, 2014 21:47
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So I have like $3 in my steam wallet and Analogue: A Hate Story is on sale for $2. I vaguely remember some VNs on steam being mentioned, but I don't think there was ever a consensus on which ones were any good. I figure at $2 I'm probably not going to regret buying it, but what expectations (high or low) should I have going into it?
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glomkettle posted:So I have like $3 in my steam wallet and Analogue: A Hate Story is on sale for $2. I vaguely remember some VNs on steam being mentioned, but I don't think there was ever a consensus on which ones were any good. I figure at $2 I'm probably not going to regret buying it, but what expectations (high or low) should I have going into it? It's not bad for 2 dollars but people tend to really oversell Christine Love's writing prowess, subtly is not in her vocabulary and she gets her points across really hamhandedly. BUT that being said they're not bad, or unreadable or anything. I'd say it's worth reading through it but don't expect anything amazing.
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Tatarigoroshi, day before the Cotton Drifting Festival: Looks like we're finding out what being possessed by Oyashiro-sama feels like. 
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jonjonaug posted:Looks like JAST isn't delaying Steins;Gate any more, March 31st should be the really real release date. They also announced a standard edition of the game that will be coming out one month later. They have an official website up too. It's a good game, I'd highly recommend buying it when it's out.
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Mederlock posted:Thanks, that's what I was looking for Most of the G-Senjou ending branches are really straightforward "do you want to go with this character", but one of them is a lot less obvious. (Spoilered in case anyone doesn't want to know how to get endings in advance) At one point in chapter 4, there will be a crisis and you will get the option to do the sensible thing and call the police. Calling the police will get you the end for that chapter's heroine; if you don't call them the story will continue on to the next chapter.
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Feb 16, 2014 04:04
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After an extended hiatus, the I/O translation is now halfway through QC. Given the pace I'd expect it done in about two weeks. I've been looking forward to this one for quite a while, not just because I've been out of quality VNs to read. It's written by the same main author as Ever17 and the other Infinity series VNs, and I've heard it's very much a worthy successor. Here is the translated OP for the curious: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cXa36xjYgM Myriad Truths fucked around with this message at 07:05 on Feb 16, 2014 |
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Feb 16, 2014 07:01
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Having finished Tatarigoroshi, I'm going to review a few things from earlier chapters and post about my Grand Unifying Theory soon.
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Feb 16, 2014 19:35
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unpronounceable posted:I wish I had a good way to get things from the states. There are a bunch of things I'd like to order from RightStuf, but I can't justify it when I take the duty fees into account. Buy the download edition?
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jonjonaug posted:Looks like JAST isn't delaying Steins;Gate any more, March 31st should be the really real release date. They also announced a standard edition of the game that will be coming out one month later. They have an official website up too. It's a good game, I'd highly recommend buying it when it's out. I haven't been able to find exactly what kind of releases Stein's Gate is going to have. Is it only going to have a physical release? If there is a digital one, what sites will host it?
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MegaZeroX posted:I haven't been able to find exactly what kind of releases Stein's Gate is going to have. Is it only going to have a physical release? If there is a digital one, what sites will host it? JAST is releasing a limited edition physical release and a digital release at the end of March, followed by a standard edition of the physical release in late April. The physical release can be bought from J-List, the JAST website, or rightstuf. The digital release can only be bought from J-List or JAST directly at the moment, but there have been hints at attempts to get a Steam release sometime in the future. For alternate digital releases, I think convincing 5pb to allow it is probably the difficult part. EDIT: The digital edition is 40 dollars and the physical limited edition is 60 dollars. Pricing for the physical standard edition has not been announced, I think. jonjonaug fucked around with this message at 17:20 on Feb 19, 2014 |
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Feb 19, 2014 17:18
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OK, thanks!
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MagicalDuck posted:Buy the download edition? I probably will, but I kinda want the limited edition. Plus the other things I mentioned.
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Just to check, are other people getting "expired security certificate" warnings when they go to check out at Jast's online shop?
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Feb 19, 2014 21:29
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I just went there to check and I got none.
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Feb 19, 2014 21:33
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Yesssss, it's out. http://lemniscatranslations.wordpress.com/io/ Now to attempt to get the VN itself.
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Just finished my very first Visual Novel, Ever 17. Holy crap what a mindfuck. I'll admit I skimmed quickly through a lot of the parts regarding sandwiches and hotdogs, but don't really feel like I missed anything (and thank god for the fast forward ability). The final route was by far the most mindblowing, but in terms of ending I think I prefer Sara's route. Really great though. Is there a visual novel with a more mindblowingly twisty plot? Now looking for something else. I downloaded Planetarian on my iPhone. Steins;Gate also looks intriguing. Might also pick up Saya no Uta Heard good things about Sharin No Kuni as well. theblackw0lf fucked around with this message at 21:17 on Feb 24, 2014 |
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Feb 24, 2014 21:13
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Remember11, 999, and VLR (all written by the same guy) are all as mindfucky as Ever 17 but with much better pacing.
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theblackw0lf posted:Just finished my very first Visual Novel, Ever 17. Holy crap what a mindfuck. I'll admit I skimmed quickly through a lot of the parts regarding sandwiches and hotdogs, but don't really feel like I missed anything (and thank god for the fast forward ability). The final route was by far the most mindblowing, but in terms of ending I think I prefer Sara's route. Really great though. Is there a visual novel with a more mindblowingly twisty plot? If you can deal with a frustrating ending Remember 11, by the same team that made Ever 17, is pretty good for that.
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A thing to note, unlike the other ones you mentioned, Saya no Uta has porn in it. Fairly weird porn, that's meant to add to an overall sense of unease that the game has going on. It is a great game though.
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