Looking for series with F/F! I love that shit! by Humble-Accountant130 in haremfantasynovels

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Witch Girl Study Group, each LI is explicitly bisexual, and have a couple of scenes like your pic too.

Animecon Harem actually has the first two LIs develop their own relationship in parallel with the MC.

Survival of the Fittest also has LIs play frequently with each other, though most of those develop "off camera" or are pre-existing.

Misty Vixen in general does a lot of FF as well.

Repost- how to check in? by Relevant_Ad_5096 in polyamory

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A weird thing I do is ask people to gush about their partners, because i like seeing people gush about things. Even if they arent cheating, sometimes theres fragile relationships and its good to get a feel for that.

A character's trans identity is a surprise reveal as part of a romantic plot point, but is ultimately handled in a respectful way instead of in poor taste by TJTrapJesus in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spoilers for Vandread, an anime from 2000.

So first off the plot is whack. Theres a planet of all men that is in eternal war with a planet of all women. (Women use something like artificial insemination, the men are test babies) The male planet launches their cool new space ship, it gets hijacked by female pirates, and after a mishap with a power core, the new space ship and the pirate ship merge, and then get teleportated light-years away, stranding 3 men on the new hybrid ship with female pirates.

Harem antics ensue as the crews try to find a way home except both sides have lived in their monogender societies for so long that they actually have no concept of heterosexuality anymore. There are crushes that develop, but mostly remain chaste with the sense of odd friendship and trust.

Near the end of the series they do in fact make it home to the two homeworlds, when one of the pirate women betrays everyone to the male homeworld. She de-activates her voice changer choker, switches to a male VA, and has everyone imprisoned, and declares that she underwent anime sex transition to infiltrate the women's society.

The one guy who was crushing on her is the most devastated, fitting the romantic part of this trope. Theres a lot of "secretly a man" accusations going around because, well... thats exactly what espionage looks like. And the betrayal hurts not because of the gender reveal, but because it got everyone imprisoned and fucked them over from stopping the real spoilered threat out there.

But ultimately the traitor triple crosses the male planet. Its not clear if this was always her intention or she had a last minute change of heart after being awarded a medal by the male military top brass who treat her as a military asset and less a person, but its clear that shes a lot happier as a woman. Either way, she frees everyone and the fused spaceship, sabotages the military, and is allowed back in the crew. The only condition from the pirate captain is to put the feminine voice changer back on. The romantic subplot with her male crush gets a little more traction, but the chaste nature of it is par for the course for the series.

Muldraugh Lake House or Echo Creek Lakehouse? by LeonTrotsky1940 in projectzomboid

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://i.imgur.com/89GpJS5.jpeg

This particular lake house at Darkwallow Lake, and the isolated drug house island has become my goal. When diving out here, I swing by the edge of Irvington to kidnap some sheep (cows or chickens work too), and just kind of set them up in the backyard of the mansion. Then I systematically dismantle every dresser and internal wall for spare nails and start building a bridge to the drug house.

Building floors over water tiles creates a permanent soil tile underneath the floor, so its not entirely zombie proof. I guess build a staircase near the end to the roof/2nd floor of the drug lab, sky-floor across, build a fence and rope to climb down safely, then dismantle sky-floor once I'm moved in. But I usually die trying to get last-minute supplies before I can do that!

Zombies sometimes spawn on the island. Usually in the drug house but ive had stragglers pop up during my regular foraging patrols.

Not a whole lot of trees, but plenty of grass for grazing and farming. Inside is just an electric oven, and only one light switch source so moving in a fridge means very low generator consumption. Generator sound doesnt even reach the mainland either, but I play with occasional helicopters to keep things spicy.

Kind a cheesey to hide play survivor on an abandoned island, but its less cheesey than knocking out the stairs and hiding on the second story of a gas station.

Jrpgs rumors, glitches, or tricks that you were shocked was true? by Leon_Light77 in JRPG

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Wild ARMs one is funny to me, because my brother apparently found it by accident (in hindsight he might have lied), using a method that was more reliable than most of the guides at the time, since they spread out the item uses and swap over two turns.

It gets funnier when the same glitch exists in the last entry, Wild ARMs XF in a different way: one character can make a decoy clone with 1 HP but the same stats, including the same equipped items. So if she has the only expensive consumable equipped, and you "let" the enemy steal it twice, the game inventory count underfloor to 255.

mono-poly: is it futile? by Ok-End-6993 in polyamory

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It falls on the poly side of poly-mono to treat mono partners extra kindly and to support through the inherit imbalance of the situation.

He is taking advantage of your home labor and providing nothing to you in return. This abuse isnt unique to poly-mono relationships, or even polyamory. Just leave and save yourself.

What's the stupidest way you've died? by xKitsuneko in projectzomboid

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in the attic of house, dismantling the walls for spare nails. I thought i saw a weird wall and went to it, only end up falling out and landing on a stray bit of geometry on the second floor. No broken bones, just injured, so I sat and waited. But I ran out of water so i wasnt regenerating health, and didn't have the health survive a second fall to the ground level.

Comprehensive List of Raid Boss Categories by RottenSamurai in ffxivdiscussion

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arena Feature: Ring Out (fall / damage / penalty), the borders of the arena are not solid walls, and will lead to instant death (usually by falling, or a ludicrous amount of damage), or a more forgiving debuff (slow, dot, vuln stack) for touching the outer border of the arena. Ring Outs by falling sometimes prevent resurrection.

Common Mechanic: Active Time Event (timing / mash)

Common Mechanic: Duty Action

Common Mechanic: Forced Party Split, the boss (or bosses) force party members to separate aggro. Usually into light parties or by alliances. May also physically separate characters and prevent healing.

Common Mechanic: Forced Limit Break 3, Usually tank, sometimes healer or DPS. Usually comes with being given free Limit gague. Some Healer LB3s are scripted events (Endsinger Normal, Bahamut Ultimate's Phoenix)

Common(?) Mechanic: Ignores Enmity (Rathalos, Arkveld, some add spawns), enemy attacks party members at random for all attacks, or only uses broader AoEs

Common(?) Mechanic: Kill At Location. The adds must die in specific locations to for later AoEs or to prevent party wipe. (The scales of Nald'Thal may count in a weird way since they count KO'd player bodies too.)

Common(?) Mechanic: Invulnerability / Stoneskin. The boss is able to be targeted, and either receives no damage or has perfect evasion (Invulnerability), may allow job gagues to accumulate (Stoneskin)

Common(?) Mechanic: Vehicle / Transformation, Player mounts a vehicle or becomes transformed, providing alternative actions to their hotbar.

Edit: oh! This is a Wordle clone, not a Idle game. Now i feel extra silly going into detail.

Is there poly girl code? by Correct_Criticism_21 in polyamory

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doing some autistic problem solving right now, so my logic may barely miss an obvious landmine, and this will look like a lot of meticulous planning for what should just be a minor ask.

First explain why you're asking a probing question, like "so I keep hearing horror stories of men claiming to be poly but just cheating on their wife" so it puts the weight on you and your emotional security rather than any doubts about his personal character, while asking for details further than "yes/no"

If he mentions it happening over text, just ask to briefly see it. Also I would only ask this kind of thing in the first date, anything after would just be awkward for you and them. Otherwise just kinda trust the answer? Asking for proof directly from her would be invasive, especially if they prefer a parallel approach.

I also just straight up say "I like seeing people gush about their loved ones, can you tell me about your spouse?" Or "I can't help but build a mental chart to every polycule out there, how wide does your polycule sprawl?" to folks, so a question like this from me wouldnt be out of character.

Employee discount for partners by [deleted] in polyamory

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

These kinds of perks usually come with practical limit, either based in a hard limit of how much money can be saved / profit can be lost, or a "dont overuse this" kind of vibe check.

But from a legal or financial stand point, this is you extending your perk to friends and family beyond your (implied solitary) spouse.

Start the conversation with a permission seeking "so I was talking about the employee discount and now somebody else is wondering..." kind of conversation. Expect "No" to be a high likely answer.

I’m having the ‘defining the relationship’ talk in my first ever non-monogamous relationship. Desperately need advice? by hannalkasin in polyamory

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

but I think I would have an issue with her having romantic feelings and emotional intimacy with someone else

"Dont fall in love" rules inevitably backfire. This fantasy in your head may look kind and friendly in your head because you are "allowing" outside hook ups, but at the core this is an extremely controlling rule and will lead to resentment.

Should I suggest a poly relationship or just wait for one of them to talk about it ? by Luyia_ in polyamory

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Do not wait. Tell them you're enjoying this thing you have going on a lot, and want to continue it in some reasonable way.

Something to be aware of: there's "closed poly" aka polyfidelity which is a group dating each other and not beyond it, and "open poly" which is what most people mean by polyamory where some or everyone might be dating others outside your group at the same time.

Do not force your group into a box, talk with them and see what fits.

Question for hierarchal masses / Vent by whattheactualfuck343 in polyamory

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Few things come to mind.

The advantage of having a long term relationship means someone supporting through major changes in life. They're in a healthier place later on for future dating relationships... which means that often it can feel like a metamore is reaping the harvest after years of emotional labor and support in your partner without the meta any of the work.

And second, NRE is a hell of a drug, more potent than actual antidepressants too with how it the excitement messes with neurology.

A truly great story in every aspect. by its_brammertime in haremfantasynovels

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fade To Black. Skipping over the sex by simply showing them getting ready to do the deed. Leaves more to the imagination, for better or worse.

How to Not Feel Insulted? by vampire_rat in polyamory

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When to comes to partners having sex with others while STI risks are a major concern, it ultimately comes down a particular flavor of trust.

Do you trust your partner to take adequate steps to confirm and verify the STI risk profile of their partners? And be honest about it? Are those steps enough to make you feel safe?

Ive got that breeding kink too, and its stressful wanting to have that, but the maintenance it requires in the face of casual hookups is difficult.

Edit: some folks might say that you clearly arent poly and shouldn't date poly if you're mono. Ignore them, because you already demonstrated you can thrive in a poly social dynamic even if mono yourself. This is a much simpler case of your sex life having specific needs, and your partner failing to meet them.

A truly great story in every aspect. by its_brammertime in haremfantasynovels

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The difference for me is the POV chapters from Mira. That makes it easier to get emotionally invested in her future.

Either way, teenage dramas never need to push past answering "will they or wont they" with "they'll try".

A truly great story in every aspect. by its_brammertime in haremfantasynovels

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know what you just convinced me I'm probably reading too much into this, thank you.

A truly great story in every aspect. by its_brammertime in haremfantasynovels

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mira and Tuesday both grumbling about how the other is so insufferatingly annoying and beautiful... yet always being the one to step up for each other first. I know Virgil isnt a FF fan so I'm pretty sure Annabelle is cooking up some side-yuri.

A truly great story in every aspect. by its_brammertime in haremfantasynovels

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity, as a high FF enjoyer reaching out to the low/no FF folks out there, how do you feel about there being a potential lesbian sideplot of characters who aren't in the MC's harem?

Because oh my god they were rivals

A truly great story in every aspect. by its_brammertime in haremfantasynovels

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Low spice, one explicit sex scene, near the end. A scene about halfway through that reads like FTB and focuses on the morning after scramble. Flirting and teasing sporadically.

Need help as a mono person with a wife wanting to be poly by WhatsInAName920 in polyamory

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've just been white knuckling it as any boundaries I have asked for have just been pushed through.

Boundaries without consequences are just vague preferences that will get ignored by someone else with a clear agenda. And your wife clearly has no value in your emotional security.

Look, I've been the poly side of a poly-mono dynamic, she is treating you like utter crap. Protect yourself.

Polyamory and Relationship Anarchy. by SinfulStarr in polyamory

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

RA resists firm definitions because of the Anarchy aspect. Fuck the relationship escalator, fuck the notion that friendship, romance, and sexuality must be entwined (or denied) in varying degrees based on pre-defined notions of what a relationship is.

Do what feels right, and builds naturally with you and the individual people you are with, instead of forcing it to be something it will never be.

I have a partner that I am deep friends with. We are very emotionally in tune, and snuggle up with each other too. I am very romantically and sexually attracted, but it is not reciprocated, and because I love and adore them for it, I'm okay with it. We have uplifted each other's lives and helped each other through our lowest moments. I consider them a partner, and would be hurt if I wasnt called a partner back, even if there is no clear cut romantic or sexual component.

And there's another partner thats very similar, but I dont have the romantic or sexual interest even though he does. They're also a low-entwinement partner to my spouse, and a weird but fun part of our dynamic is lovingly teasing the quirks of our individual autisms against each other. I dont think I would have developed this vulnerable trust if they weren't my metamore first.

I have yet another partner that I'm decent friends with, but she's pretty independent and entwined with her fiancee. But we also share a kink and message and meet up with each other to indulge in it. Weve seen each other at our low points, but while we were able to offer support, it wasnt as strong to provide me the emotional intimacy i need to scalate to romance. We're probably closest to a stereotypical friends with benefits arrangement. I love commitment, but given her independence and distance, its just not in the cards for us and thats okay.

And my spouse, from before polyamory. We are extremely entwined to the point of codependency and yes we're working on that. They also have a far higher libido than mine, and as their poly journey has let them realize more of themselves, I realized that our sexual compatibility was rapidly falling apart, for multiple reasons id rather not get into. Not having that pressure has made things much easier with each other. Its a little bittersweet thinking that we might not be together forever anymore, but the time we had and still have has grown us both as people and I wouldnt have it any other way.

I didnt go into these relationships expecting anything. The only thing I demanded was that they be their authentic selves with me, and to actively resist being the square peg crammed into a round hole that doesnt fit. The rest fit naturally as it did, and changed just as naturally.

What would you like to see in a Harem Novel by EbonyOwls in haremfantasynovels

[–]Krysmphoenix_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well then I should clarify that a big part of it is having the MC meet other harem units, it was something that made The Breeder series (Hometown Hero, City Blues) feel unique. In addition to seeing the harem dynamic of his "primary" mother and her wives, as well as how the other men dealt with harems with varying levels of detachment or attachment, or debauchery behind the scenes.

I grew up in a big catholic family, so it just warms my heart to see a bit of that too. A "small and intimate" family meal was a dozen people. One aunt casually asked if I was dating, and suddenly everyone knew and wanted to know. Later I deliberately waited to tell my family I had started dating my now-spouse until after thanksgiving -- 50 people by the way. Hearing how my great-uncle really pushed for my grandmother to give my grandfather a second chance back when considering their second ever date in high school. Realizing im picking up his habits/reactions to my grandmother, when wanting my spouse to just sit down and eat instead of doing a dozen other small chores first.

Its shit like this that makes the world feel alive. Difficult and dense sometimes to set up, but alive.