If you're looking to get started, I would say either start with Atelier Totori (the second game in the Arland series) or Atelier Ayesha (the first game in the Dusk series). Totori will have some characters from the previous game, Atelier Rorona, so you might want to read a plot summary before you venture in, but…

I absolutely love the Atelier series <3 I've only played the Arland series and up through Ayesha in the Dusk series (I have Escha & Logy, but having just finished Ayesha, I needed a break), and I am constantly impressed by them. Most throw them by the wayside as being "moe-centric," when in reality is actually a…

It's a really fine line, and I understand why it bothers you. I think one of the reasons narratives in video games aren't up to par with other mediums is because some players are so focused on wish fulfillment that they would rather see the characterization of NPCs suffer than not get their way. Obviously LovePlus…

Right, obviously there's instances where the wording should be pondered over, especially if the person you're interacting with does not speak English as their first language. Good point :)

Oh, definitely! I think to relate to anyone, you have to have at least something in common with them. Since you said it was "unrealistic" above, I thought you meant you had to have everything in common; I was like, yeah, doesn't work that way hahah. But now I understand :)

The weird companionship between them is actually very well-explored, too. It's just a well-rounded show.

If it helps any, I'd vastly prefer someone with witty sarcastic banter over... not witty sarcastic banter hahah

And I haven't by publicly declaring that Krillin's the best DBZ character? ;)

I forgot about Rick and Morty! That was definitely a darkhorse for me. I didn't expect to like it as much as I do :)

I want to try Hannibal! I hear nothing but good things about him, er, eating people.

I just caught up on House of Cards. Man is that an awesome show! Other than that, I'm watching Game of Thrones, VEEP, Shameless, and Archer. I might start the Goodwife soon since I keep hearing good things about it, and I haven't seen a law show in a while.

If it was up your ass, you'd be seeing the inside of your rectum instead of the discussion we're having; so unless you have a laptop up there, I think you're good ;)

(Quick note, Groen actually commented on my first post to you about why he's not going through a publisher. Check it out; it's insightful!)

What you gave is definitely an extreme example I've never seen before (though I guess I'm not on Kickstarter constantly hahah). If someone wants to fund something like that, hey,…

I definitely have too. My brother was like that for a while in that he felt like he needed to "help" the girls he was dating out of their situations. Needless to say, it never worked out. Thankfully he's with someone now who is very independent and isn't afraid to say so :)

If it was liking dating my twin, I might as well date myself. Think of all the fancy chocolate I could buy myself then not feel guilty for eating since it was a gift.

That's very interesting! Thank you for your insight and responding to my post :) I figured you had good reasons to do so, especially with your credentials since having those can get doors open easier, so it's nice to hear them. Whatever the case, I donated for the digital version. Good luck with everything :)

(I forgot this was you too. Continue to grow my young pupil. Continue!)

I guess it's a matter of being more invested in yourself instead of the other person, at least at the beginning. That doesn't mean be an egotistical douche, of course, but just be very clear to yourself about what you want and what you don't.

Your response has made me feel terrible as a person, and thus has successfully made me want to go on a pity date with you! Congratulations, you have taken my advice well, sir!

(You're seriously one of my favorite people on this site now, hahah thank you)

No worries about not being rude :) I like to assume the best in people, and you'd be surprised how many responses similar to your own come out of giving a well thought-out response (I probably get a "thanks for not being a douche" about once a day hahah).

I see your points here. I'm personally a writer (not working on…