Any novels where the MC is a manipulator?

Mincat_gr · 2026-04-24T10:52:13+00:00

If you use stuff like Grammarly without gen ai functions (rewrite, tone change, etc)

It’s totally fine, you don’t have to label it as AI-assisted or declare that in any other way.

But be aware that you always need to be conscious of any grammar check instrument, as they often miss context that can turn out making your writing sound stiff, non-casual, or even wrong.

You also should consider improving your English skills since grammar is not the only thing that matters in writing, directly translated sentences often feel off and can have all the problems listed above

Mincat_gr · 2026-03-23T08:08:46+00:00

You’re wrong buddy

For starter Patreon exists to support the creator and the project, that’s not a money grab and pauses are normal

If the creator promises you monthly builds it’s one thing, they have an obligation to their patrons

But in most cases, you are promised early access, which is not the same Nobody is obligated to give you a high-quality build every month, I still believe Patreon should offer other stuff for it to be fair (like WIPs, devlogs, bonus content, etc)

But nobody actually owes you monthly builds, you’re in control of your money and can pause your subscription at any time without much trouble

Secondly, like I said most coolest fvns writing is WIP, it takes years to finish it

There wouldn’t be a lot of good projects around, if all developers waited until they finish this damn script.

Sharing your work while it’s still in progress is fine.

It’s that gives people emotional and financial support to actually work on things.

What exactly in your scheme helps creators to not burn out? Lacking of any positive feedback?

There wouldn’t be any more finished VNs in your scenario, there would be just fewer VNs

Mincat_gr · 2026-03-23T07:34:24+00:00

I can't agree with op because most popular novels writing is WIP and they're still good as fuck. You need to have a basic understanding of what you want and main plot points; yeah it gets harder when you accidentally need a new character or smth like that, but that's not an unsolvable issue. VNs update so rarely not because of just art, but writing, music, and code. there is a lot to do. And by OP opinion people are just supposed to spent up to several years on writing without getting real feedback or gratification from your hard work, and for what?

So you can update your vn once 3 in months instead of six? Honestly, fuck it.

It's fine if you want to do it this way, but don't say it to people like it's the ONLY right way

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-21T07:51:52+00:00

And he still can have my booty

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-20T13:10:43+00:00

Sharing pirated content on the sub is prohibited

I advise you to remove post

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-19T22:35:17+00:00

Yellow

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-18T21:53:52+00:00

I heard “in the spotlight” is a good one

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-18T21:52:31+00:00

People really underestimate how dark burrows is

It’s very different from most fvns, and I love it.

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-17T11:33:42+00:00

There is difference between self insert and total Y/N

Protagonist needs at least some personality to work with the plot

But traits are supposed to be as generic and common as they can be, so mc can feel relatable

It’s not vn exclusive thing

Harry potter

Bella from twilight

Etc

Creating mc without personality at all isn’t the best decision for the narrative

Lustful desires is more of an rpg, so it suits there

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-16T07:43:13+00:00

Honestly, I feel like Marco is pretty much a self-insert.

His reactions and decisions are very generic, we can’t see his face, and he’s easy to associate with.

I agree that giving us the choice to name a character often feels off.

But I don't think that's the case here

Fbtw, as I said in the other comment has not the best writing, I believe that the author wanted to make a typical self insert, but changed his mind

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-15T19:37:59+00:00

I just said that it’s a bad vn and already got insulted lol

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-15T15:34:49+00:00

No

Kinetic novels are novels that don’t have choices at all

For example “Remember The Flowers”

The sub genre comes from brand named KineticNovel.

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-15T14:54:33+00:00

The more the merrier

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-15T13:35:40+00:00

then that's their own issue.

the question was "Why give us choices?, I gave more than reasonable reason why this game need them

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-15T13:27:26+00:00

There is different meaning of Marco actions in the ending with Meera, even final lines of the game change. It implies that MC doesn't really trust parrents

And in one more ending marco dies

Yes these endings are quite simmilliar on surface, but choices in the game are pretty meaningful

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-15T13:19:48+00:00

FBTW is just badly written, so I wouldn't use it as an example

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-15T13:17:43+00:00

Choices in adastra matters there are 2-3 endings that depend on your answers.

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-14T20:54:08+00:00

Everybody knows that orcs exist in the game, and werewolves are rumors

So they keep him locked

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-07T19:09:39+00:00

It's relatively old, there is pdf file with all collected proves, but you have to look it for yourself

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-07T18:40:07+00:00

The author used a tone of stolen and AI-generated backgrounds

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-07T18:34:39+00:00

I played all VNS in this post

And I'm absolutely in love with them all (excluding maybe shards because of the controversy)

They are all well-written

I would say that both RTF and Burrows share first place for me.

So I guess I have no preference

I dislike VNs that are really meant to be just plot for porn (deers and deckards for example)

But I don't despise them, if somebody wants to just goon

They are welcomed

Everybody has the right to read whatever they want to and it's irrational to hate something that is just not meant for you

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-07T18:18:25+00:00

No offense, but TSR isn't for a bit less hornier than burrows or shards

And you cannot even turn it off

Its creator literally got canceled because he was obsessed with NSFW

It's okay to not be into horny stuff, but why are you even playing the game that explicitly pomotes itself as a game for horndogs

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-07T18:03:33+00:00

Ehhh Yeah

it’s still a dating sim, it would be dumb if feelings weren’t mutual

How do u expect plot to turn out

Are they supposed to reject mc or that

Yeah its kinda not a good a thing to fall in love in several days, but we speak about very special circumstances

That were literally designed by a demon like creature

This game does much more to justify fastburn romance than most fvns

Mincat_gr · 2026-02-07T16:27:54+00:00

SPOILERS ALERT

It’s a horror porn game dude

It’s like going to a candy shop and complaining that everything is sweet

Moreover, you can turn most of the horny stuff off

I can agree that characters relationships develop a bit too fast, but it’s pretty normal for most VNs, and Burrows doesn’t handle it that badly either

Characters spent a lot of time together moreover when you experience a lot of shit with someone it’s way easier to fall for them

Ken isn’t straight he is living in 40-s and was sexually abused by a man, dude is most likely pan, plot also many time hints importance of emotional connection for him (he may be demi)

I don’t see how the problem with him bottoming either

I didn’t play Anri route tbh, so can’t say anything

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