The Visual Novel Megathread: Reading till your eyes bleed - Games

[QUOTE=lord0war;35115803]Where do you guys download these? The English sites at the bottom of the OP are almost entirely in Japanese.[/QUOTE] The thing about those links, when feuver copied that quote he forgot the last line. [QUOTE=warneccruid;34488177]Useful links Warning: NSFW [URL]http://www.peachprincess.com[/URL] [URL]http://www.mangagamer.com[/URL] [URL]http://www.dlsite.com/ecchi-eng[/URL] For English Translated VNs [URL]http://www.getchu.com[/URL] [URL]http://www.dlsite.com/[/URL] For Japanese VNs[/quote] The links make more sense now, right? Although it would really make more sense to place the "subheaders" before the links.

[QUOTE=HeroicPillow;35116081]The thing about those links, when feuver copied that quote he forgot the last line. The links make more sense now, right? Although it would really make more sense to place the "subheaders" before the links.[/QUOTE] Oh wow. Thanks.

Is there any that isn't...anime based :v:? [editline]12th March 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=iLife_Aftermath;35083323]Deardrops has an amazing soundtrack from what I can tell. [editline]10th March 2012[/editline] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/HQTS4.jpg[/IMG] Loli-tsundere confirmed[/QUOTE] Wait the guy on the far left. ... ANIME VICTOR SULLIVAN SIGHTED! 'Kid, what the hell are you doin?!'

[QUOTE=VengfulSoldier;35116173]Is there any that isn't...anime based :v:? Wait the guy on the [B]far left[/B]. ANIME VICTOR SULLIVAN SIGHTED! 'Kid, what the hell are you doin?!'[/QUOTE] [img]http://i.imgur.com/qpkjM.jpg[/img] Pretty much every VN has anime qualities, just of varying degrees. SwanSong is probably one of the farthest from anime that i've seen, with clannad being...clannad.

[QUOTE=HeroicPillow;35116269][img]http://i.imgur.com/qpkjM.jpg[/img] Pretty much every VN has anime qualities, just of varying degrees. SwanSong is probably one of the farthest from anime that i've seen, with clannad being...clannad.[/QUOTE] helpful graph [img]http://i.imgur.com/UTVEF.png[/img]

I am wait for Mentaru Shoujo to come out. It like katawa but with mental (psychological) disabilities.

[QUOTE=mastfire;35117005]I am wait for Mentaru Shoujo to come out. It like katawa but with mental (psychological) disabilities.[/QUOTE] like schitzo girls or are we talking an extra chromosome or two? if the former this might be pretty good.

[QUOTE=ButtsexV3;35117346]like schitzo girls or are we talking an extra chromosome or two? if the former this might be pretty good.[/QUOTE] people with bipolar etc

sounds like crosschannel [editline]13th March 2012[/editline] but that also has [sp]time loops and muuuuurder[/sp]

[QUOTE=ButtsexV3;35117346]like schitzo girls or are we talking an extra chromosome or two? if the former this might be pretty good.[/QUOTE] It's more like psychological disorders than mental retardation, so I'm curious as to how it'll turn out. These are their forums (I don't believe they have an actual site yet): [url]http://mentarushoujo.forumotions.com/[/url] Also, some character art: [t]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qnyhtL0TC04/T0sUKpHbpxI/AAAAAAAAAfI/6gIp25432GE/s1600/jeannefix-2a.jpg[/t][t]http://i.imgur.com/oBL3c.jpg[/t] I have to say that the art looks pretty good, especially seeing as they're pretty early in development. Wouldn't surprise me if it'd die within a year though.

[QUOTE=Bokito;35118830] [t]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qnyhtL0TC04/T0sUKpHbpxI/AAAAAAAAAfI/6gIp25432GE/s1600/jeannefix-2a.jpg[/t][t]http://i.imgur.com/oBL3c.jpg[/t] I have to say that the art looks pretty good, especially seeing as they're pretty early in development. Wouldn't surprise me if it'd die within a year though.[/QUOTE] Those are some quite beautiful artistic skills, and I really like the idea, the possibilities of the character quirks are endless (Sociopathy, Tourette's, ADDH, depression, anxiety disorder, Androphobia...) But I guess you are right, the project will need very careful handling and a lot of dedication if they want to release a high quality product instead of coming out simply as a KS knockoff, and there's a good chance frustration and growing lack of interest will kill this project, sadly. I still want to see where this goes, I hope to see something awesome coming out of this

"Mentaru" Shoujo? Seriously.

[QUOTE=lord0war;35115552]I finished Katawa Shoujo, my first VN, and now I really want to read another. Any suggestions on what to read next?[/QUOTE] Saya no Uta if you want something COMPLETELY different [QUOTE=CheeseMan;35118930]"Mentaru" Shoujo? Seriously.[/QUOTE] The name will change, they only have it like that seeing as they're using KS as an inspiration and they've only started about a few months ago. [B]Edit:[/B] Here we go, a quote from the FAQ on their forums: [quote]Is "Mentaru Shoujo" really going to be the title? - No, "Mentaru Shoujo" is the working title of our project. Right now, our priorities are with the game's actual content.[/quote]

[del]In the case that it isn't just a placeholder name as they get their assets together that's dumb as hell,[/del] they should use something like 精神疾患 (mental illness) Shoujo (seishin shikkan shoujo) [QUOTE=Bokito;35118938]Saya no Uta if you want something COMPLETELY different The name will change, they only have it like that seeing as they're using KS as an inspiration and they've only started about a few months ago.[/QUOTE] Oh, that's what I figured yeah

Seishin shikkan shoujo sounds pretty good IMO. Have you tried suggesting it to them?

Nah, after looking around the forum it's evident they're gonna get a cooler name when they have the time, but they're playing it smart and organising themselves before going after the little things also I pulled together a little sheet of info for y'all [url]http://mentarushoujo.forumotions.com/[/url] [url]http://mentarushoujo.forumotions.com/t339-list-of-team-members[/url] < team members [url]http://mentarushoujo.forumotions.com/t299-frequently-asked-questions[/url] < FAQ they've already got a bunch of character profiles out, I'll try to put all the current ones + some concert art into this post [release][thumb]http://i.imgur.com/oBL3c.jpg[/thumb] Hello everyone! On behalf of the Somnova team, I'm happy to announce our first character preview! While we can't tell you everything about her, we're sure you'll enjoy this little sample of what Isolda Gaillard is all about. Details may be changed as time passes, but the ideas presented here as a whole will remain the same. In addition, we're choosing not to reveal disabilities in these previews. From today onward, we'll be releasing one character preview a week, so you can become acquainted with our cast. Hope you enjoy! analane- Writer and creator of Isolda Gaillard. Image by naso4. -------- [B] Isolda Gaillard[/B] Nationality: French Blood type: A Height: 162 cm Weight: 55 kg Hair colour: Dark brown Eye colour: Gold Isolda prefers to keep to herself rather than interact with other students as a part of a group. She is quiet yet ambitious, and enjoys a close relationship with her natural surroundings- she is a proud member of the school's astronomy club. However, she is also a bit of a worrywart and will often misinterpret passing remarks as holding much more importance than they actually do. Isolda's favorite drink is coffee, and she prides herself on being able to drink even the blackest of black brews. Her favorite movies are E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, The Goonies, and Manos: The Hands of Fate- though she doesn't quite follow the plot, it's an amusing distraction for her, and she can quote almost every line.[/release] [release][thumb]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qnyhtL0TC04/T0sUKpHbpxI/AAAAAAAAAfI/6gIp25432GE/s1600/jeannefix-2a.jpg[/thumb] Hello everyone! It's week two of our character revealing spree, and I'd like to present Jeanne Lefevre to everyone! Here's a little more info about her. Hamadyne: Path writer VacuityMechanica: Character creator Art by Yune Nationality: French Blood Type: O Height: 158 cm Weight: 53 kg Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Blue Birthday: October 23rd (Scorpio) Born from a well-off French suburban family, Jeanne has always had a passion for science and learning, her natural curiosity often driving her into long hours of researching articles online or at the library. She also loves astronomy, having taken to it after her parents gave her a telescope on her birthday. She's a bit shy, not willing to talk to others unless she has to; getting to know her reveals a very bubbly girl with a penchant for savory food. In her tireless pursuit of knowledge, she has become very good at using computers, often playing games in her spare time; her two favorites are the Civilization and SimCity series. She is also a huge fan of the steampunk webcomic Girl Genius, idolizing the story's heroine and mad scientist, Agatha Heterodyne, who also has a passion for science. She loves jazz music, finding it relaxing to listen to while studying. Be sure to stay tuned for our upcoming characters![/release] [release][thumb]http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bzhTIx2EiaU/T1Qp0SXRVXI/AAAAAAAAAAQ/nhPmwcyinn0/s1600/LenaBlogEdit.jpg[/thumb] Image by Mikeinel Hi, my name is kosherbacon, and this is my character. -------- Lena Forst Nationality: German Birthday: April 30th (Taurus) Blood type: AB+ Height: 175cm Weight: 65kg Hair colour: Dirty blonde. Eye colour: Greenish hazel. Lena is meticulously analytical, eager, and tactless almost to a fault. Naturally, she's the star reporter of the school newspaper. She enjoys long walks in the woods, hardcore rap music, mango Fanta, and red meat. Her favourite films are Ravenous, Delicatessen, Alive, Violent Shit, and Twilight. She's on Team Jacob by the way.[/release] [release][thumb]http://i.imgur.com/IVQNA.gif[/thumb] G'day, I'm Worthington, and most of you that frequent the forums or IRC are probably pretty familiar with me. Allow me this moment to insufferably wax poetic about the girl whose route I shall be authoring, Annaliese Koell. Anna is a native of Vienna, and has never left the city. She's very aloof and independent, and often goes unnoticed in her ridiculous several-sizes-too-large clothes. She is intelligent, but a terrible student, because rather then working in class she prefers to spend it shoegazing (and yes, she listens to shoegaze while she shoegazes) whilst listening to music on her ridiculously expensive hi-fi MP3 player and Beyerdynamic T1's. Her favourite musical genres are the blues, and bebop, but she listens to most musical genres and has a rather eclectic musical taste; she is also a talented guitarist and pianist. When not listening to her seemingly infinite repositories of music or playing a tune, Anna is likely gazing into the depths of her computer, absorbing the newest piece of media to catch her attention. She is a huge otaku, with her favourite anime being Samurai Champloo, Welcome to the NHK, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt. She also enjoys film, manga, western comics, video games (vis a vis her favourite game is Final Fantasy VI) and a few television shows, and has rather pretentious art-housey tastes. She likes French toast more than pancakes, and is ambidextrous.[/release] Here's some extra concept art for many characters (including ones without profiles yet) Katja Böhm - severe depression / suicidal [thumb]http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj612/imperial-standard/IMG01390-20120116-0203.jpg[/thumb] Louise von Habsburg (Agatha Schneider) - head injury / behavioral / change delusional [thumb]http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj612/imperial-standard/IMG01394-20120116-0205.jpg[/thumb] Katja Belova - Bipolar disorder / Minor Kleptomaniac (characterization by Worthington) [thumb]http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj612/imperial-standard/IMG01398-20120116-2155.jpg[/thumb] Hanagawa Sumire - PTSD / Unprovoked panic attack [thumb]http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj612/imperial-standard/IMG01407-20120116-2157.jpg[/thumb] More for Lena Forst [thumb]http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj612/imperial-standard/Lena-maskoptions.jpg[/thumb] Various staff concepts From left to right; - Siegfriend Schultz Faber - the school's counselor and in-house psychiatrist - Ben Bosworth - the school's principal - Edna Claes - the school's uptight Math teacher and math olympics trainer [thumb]http://i1270.photobucket.com/albums/jj612/imperial-standard/IMG01386-20120116-0202.jpg[/thumb]

Never heard of ^that before, but it looks interesting. Will check it out later on down the line.

lena forst seems interesting she'll probably bite your dick off, and her chest seems so flat i think it's a guy

totally gonna rape Annaliese like Hanako.

[QUOTE=CheeseMan;35119842]-stuff-[/QUOTE] Welp, all me in five years. :v: Although the character portraits look fantastic. [editline]13th March 2012[/editline] This may sound like I'm being cynical but I wonder their medical consultants qualifications are. I'm just curious.

there's also going to be a burn victim that has been raped

[QUOTE=iLife_Aftermath;35121504]there's also going to be a burn victim that has been raped[/QUOTE] :mad:

annaliese is already my favourite character. i hope she makes some witty shoegaze band references.

So how are they gonna distinguish a bipolar from a tsundere.

[QUOTE=A.C.I.D;35121968]So how are they gonna distinguish a bipolar from a tsundere.[/QUOTE] i wonder if they should, it's a great excuse to use a tsundere character.

[IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2848674/Annaliese.gif[/IMG] I'll just leave this here Actually... It's mine and you can't have it!

[QUOTE=iLife_Aftermath;35121504]there's also going to be a burn victim that has been raped[/QUOTE] I will end you.

[QUOTE=Taggart;35122662]I will end you.[/QUOTE] i will rape you <3

Totally looking forwards to playing the mental disability VN in 5 years. :v:

[QUOTE=Rahkshi lord;35128845]Totally looking forwards to playing the mental disability VN in 5 years. :v:[/QUOTE] I just hope that one of the characters isn't "lol nymphomania" Real life nymphomania can really mess people's lives up, as opposed to porn's idea of nymphomania.