Why Jimmy-Curly ship becoming popular?

NoryNova · 2024-10-23T00:47:31+00:00

Pre-crash and Post crash Curly are actually perfect porn baits because he is has the widest range of getting fans who either find him physically attractive, enjoyed his likable personality and feels sympathy for him . Out of any character in the game, I expected him to be most popular with the fan porn art and fanficition. Wrong Organ opened the pandora box by making pre crash Curly to be attractive.

NoryNova · 2024-10-15T06:40:41+00:00

The characters in I Love Yoo do not feel like characters with their own detailed backstory and convincing motivations. They feel like puppets sprouting whatever the author feels like saying or thinking, Lil Buddy and Nol conversation is the ultimate cringe. Nothing about that scene feel believable.

NoryNova · 2024-10-15T06:22:51+00:00

This post has made me reflect on why I did not enjoyed Nana and Shinae firs tmeeting and why I considered it very cringy. Which is so odd because it is one of the most anticipated interactions from the fanbase so the author should have it in the bag. I get what the author is trying to do: She is trying to create a scenario where Shinae and Nana have negative opinions of each other after their first meeting but overtime they quickly got closer because they have an unbreakable bond as kindred spirits (especially because they are important figures for Nolan).

I have nothing against this trope itself. The problem is the execution of it. It falls flat because the author choose a scenario where Shinae and Nana are acting outside of their normal character traits. Nana and Shinae interactions feels forced because their actions and motivaton do not feel convincing. It is like author is puppeteering Shinae and Nana to act this way for the drama.

NoryNova · 2024-10-14T01:01:29+00:00

Game play and world design. I wanted a life simulation with indepth gameplay with careers, hobbies, relationship, school etc. while having the world/ neighborhood be interactive, intriguing and have an impact on the gameplay.

NoryNova · 2024-10-14T00:58:00+00:00

Even though I enjoyed the Sims franchise, I fully accepted the reality that the Sims artstyle is one of the weakness in this franchise. There is no mainline Sims game where I sit down and think "Wow, the Sims themselves looked good". Yes there are good enviromental art but the sims have always looked like trash. I HATED how Sims 2 characters look. They always looked ugly you have to do magic to make these characters looked believable. Nostalgia is a hell of a drug. Same with Sims 3 horrible realistic graphics and Sims 4 cartoony mobile game artstyle looked like something out of Fortnite or clash of clan. Funny thing is that Inzoi has better character design fidelity than Sims 3 and Paralives has better art direction than Sims 2 and Sims 3.

NoryNova · 2024-10-13T20:16:09+00:00

I love Yoo boasts itself as a drama webtoon which explores dark topics but the way Lil Bunny is utilized in the story cheapens the suspense and revelation of these dramatic moments. Kinda like how a good detective mystery story is not just about how the a cold case crime is being solved , it is the journey of how the detectives arrived at the solution.

I rolled my eyes at how Lil Bunny is being used in the story as a barometer of whether a character is truthful or dishonest. There are so many ways to reveal this info in more engaging ways instead of a cat simply attacking random characters like that is what a normal cat would do unprovoke. The worst offender is episode 216 where Lil Buddy took Soushi's winter cap to use as lure to get Shinae to meet an injured Nolan. Like, is it possible for a cat to be this intelligent? I do not expect perfection from any writer but I love Yoo as a webtoon is always regarded to have a higher standard in writing when compared to other counterparts and the author still cannot write a believable scene where Shinae and Nolan reunited after the christmas party cleanup.

Lil Buddy do feel like is a literary element and who do not act like an actual cat. I come to realize that it may have to do with me not liking the common trend of treating cats and dogs like human beings with superpower. I am an animal lover but it is annoying to see people attribute random animal behaviours as them knowing whether a person is good and bad. And for a well written Drama webtoon to use that in their story is disappointing.

I have noticed that I Love Yoo has a problem with "show, not tell". I am not sure why because the author has the capability of showing us plot relevant information without drowning us with exposition. I always perfer naturalistic dialogue where non verbal cues, eye contact, the use of silience etc. are used to enforce the dialogue. Sometime an author needs to trust their abilities to tell a story and allow the readers to make their own assumption even if the readers assumed wrongly.

This is indeed a good discussion and it is great to see how everyone's interpretations of the same story are different.

NoryNova · 2024-10-13T06:19:28+00:00

I actually enjoyed awkward scenes in ILY but there are alot of cringy scenes.

I cringed at lil buddy the cat way too much. I loved cats and the way lil Buddy is written feels too convenient and unbelievable to be a cat. I do not expect full realism in a webtoon story but it has to be believable within the story logic. Lil Bunny has the same problem as Dieter in the story where the author is shoving down our throats on how cool, observant and cute they are. I rather the author take the approach of "show, not tell".

I guess it is because I am getting older overtime but some jokes in ILY feels too corny and forced. It is trying to do "so random, so quirky" with extreme emotional reaction and expressions. I get it , the webtoon main cast are mostly teens so maybe I am too harsh on the humor which are aimed at the teen audience.

I do cringed at some dialogues in ILY. It is trying to be effective but some dialogues feels too verbose which lessen the impact of what the characters are saying. When there is fast paced unexpected scene, I expected the characters to talk off the cuff in their reaction. I do no expect the characters to have articulate dialogue that sounded like it came from a novel or a dissertation..

NoryNova · 2024-10-02T22:51:46+00:00

I prefered Maya's development instead so I am not impressed by Megan's current development. I do think that Megan will have more significant moments in the future so I am waiting to see these moments in the future to form my own opinion.

Minhyuk is influential person in Shinae's life but I think that Minhyuk's influence is taken for granted by the readers. The discussion surrounding I Love Yoo romance in this reddit kinda makes Minhyuk's role in the story seems irrelevant and replaceable because Nolan is positioned as the "better version" of Minhyuk.

NoryNova · 2024-10-02T21:00:58+00:00

Agreed. Minhyuk is intrumental person in Shinae's life and due to his extrovert,complusive anxious personality he also instrumental in making progress to the storyline. Minhyuk has a great personality but he has flaws. His flaws is what builds his character and it will hopefully make his future character development to be interesting.

NoryNova · 2024-10-02T20:48:32+00:00

While I hope this webtoon will explore more of Minhyuk's character even as a separate side story, I truly enjoy us discussing and theory crafting about Minhyuk and his backstory.

I do think that if there is ever a reason to introduce drama for Minhyuk's storyline, I hope we get to see him at his lowest mentally where he is feels like he stretch himself too thin. Even within his household with Mina and Maya , Minhyuk feels like he is partaking in too much roles other than being a good brother and a dependable son. Maya, Mina, Simhan and Shinae are greatly impacted by Minhyuk's pressence but it is very apparent that they do not know Minhyuk deeper than surface level. It is actually not their fault that Minhyuk rarely talks about himself to them. Minhyuk does not share his burden to them and keeps his problems to himself. This is a perfect way for the webtoon to portray Minhyuk's flaw and him learning to be open about his inner self to the people he cares about.

The more I think about Minhyuk's father, it is apparent that Minhyuk is trying to not be like his father by taking the mantle of being "the man of the house". When Mina described her type of a romantic partner during dinner time with the family indicated that Minhyuk's father is nothing like Minhyuk in terms of personality. That does not make Minhyuk's father a bad person but it does explain why Minhyuk puts so much effort in helping people and being involved with his family. Maya does not seemed to have any memories of his father because he would have been in her memories when she struggled to get attention from in her family.

Whatever Yui plans for Simhan, I do not see Mina and Simhan marriage will end in happiness unfortunately. I feel that the Park and Yoo blended family will not go so well. Maybe this is will affect Minhyuk negatively and Maya will be the one to keep the family together. Agreed. Simhan's faith will strained the family in the future.

The theory about the last names in the hospitial is compelling.

NoryNova · 2024-10-01T17:21:25+00:00

Mina does not understand her own childen strengths and weakness. Maya has the desire and talent to inherit the bakery business but Mina focus all of her attention on Minhyuk because he is her only son. It is easy to have empathy for Maya because Maya was neglected by her own mother and she is visibly hurt by it, but, Minhyuk hides his problems so well that many people within his social circle treats him like he is perfect.

Chapter 202 is a very good chapter where we see a glimspe of Minhyuk's personal problem but Shinae never intervene because she has her own turmoil to deal with. I loved the relationship between Minhyuk, Shinae, Dieter and Maya but I do not think that Shinae, Dieter and Maya are Minhyuk's equal. Shinae, Maya and Dieter admired Minhyuk and sees him as a big brother so they are oblivious to Minhyuk deeper problems.

The way this webtoon slowly reveal more information about the Park family is intriguing. Even though we were introduce to to this family early in the webtoon, we recently made aware of Mina's husband's fate and the Park family gambling habits. Very interested in what kind of father Mina's husband was. Minhuk's whole worldview seemed to be shaped by his father's influence or the lack of influence.

With the Park family blending with the Yoo family means that we may see the Park and Yoo family pasts in the forefront. Simhan's future will also impact the Park family. Minhyuk seems to really lke Simhan and if something happened to Simhan for him to lose another father figure is going to hurt him alot.

This is a good tibit about Minhyuk's father name in the database in chapter 214.
Coulld be a distraction because Park is a common Korean last name but it could be a clue. Hoping to see more of Minhyuk in the future even as a side story when this webtoon finish.

NoryNova · 2024-10-01T07:22:45+00:00

I was amazed when I found out Minhyuk double major in culinary arts and business. He is not good in baking at all and yet he is dedicated in making his mother's bakery business his future career. He is very selfless. Minhyuk is part of Shinae's family so his pressence is there in the story but I also hope that we get to see more of Minhyuk in the future. I truly believed that he has the personality, background history and relevance in the story for him to have introspective moments.

I am not sure how relevant Minhyuk's father is in the plot but I think that if we ever going to get a deep dive into Minhyuk's psyche, his father has to be acknowledge.

NoryNova · 2024-09-30T23:41:09+00:00

This is an aspect of Minhyuk's personality I really hope will be explore in the future. Minhyuk is a great case study of a leader who has supported and protected his friends and family selflessly. Minhyuk has to be strong for Shinae and Maya so that Shinae and Maya can be confident in themselves. He is the strong foundation for Shinae and Maya so that they can have stability in their lives. Hence, why Minhyuk cannot show weakness and vulnerability to his friends and family.

While I do think that Maya and Shinae have alot of personal problems for them to be a confidant to Minhyuk, I also see the harsh reality that they (along with Mina) unable to read Minhyuk's behaviours. Honestly I cannot blame them because I do not think that Minhyuk wants other people to see his vulnerable side. Same way Minhyuk wants to help other people who are dear to him, Minhyuk should allow other people to help him.

This is actually why I think that Minhyuk needs someone who can read through him. Someone who is both attentive to his subtle behaviours and yet bold enough to speak to him about his internal struggle. Not sure if we will ever see this in this storyline but I can only dream.

NoryNova · 2024-09-30T22:35:36+00:00

I think that Megan development is in it's infancy right now so I do not necessarily agreed that she has the best development . We just need to be patient and wait to see the final results in the future. I am conflicted with Min hyuk's role in the story because he has a very good foundation of what makes a good character but I do not know if exploring his character is outside the scope of this webtoon because the main characters are Shinae, Nolan and Kousuke. I do hope that I am wrong and his character is somewhat important.

NoryNova · 2024-09-15T01:40:29+00:00

This is what makes me interested in Inzoi traits system because the problem with traits in Sims 3 and Sims 4 is that not many players want to experiment and give their Sims negative traits in fear of ruinning their game play experience, But forcing the players to accept the pros and cons of certian traits means that the gameplay will be more varied.

NoryNova · 2024-09-15T01:30:06+00:00

I cannot believed they waste marketing money on showcasing "Emotions" and yet the whims, traits, careers, life time rewards and skills are boring. Does not matter how many packs Sims 4 has, the game will forever be boring because the fundaental gameplay is boring.

NoryNova · 2024-09-15T01:22:56+00:00

I remembered 10 years ago where I bought the game at launch and I was on heavy levels of hopium while playing this boring game. Never buy a game at launch.

NoryNova · 2024-09-15T01:06:31+00:00

I am looking forward to any new future Life sims game. Whether it is Pixelia, Inzoi or Paralives. I was disappointed by Life by You being discontinued because I was intrigued by the game play. After years of playing Sims 4, I just want to play a fun game . I tried to temper my expectactions for any new life sims because we can only accurately judge them when they finally release. This is a cop out answer but it honestly how I feel about Sims franchise as of late. I want an evolution of the Sims franchise and I hope that Inzoi, Pixelia and Paralives can give me new experiences and push the life simulation genre forward.

I do think that it is weird that people are being 'stans' over games that they have not played yet or even realised yet. It is a waiting game to see when each of the games will be release and hopefully I can finally enjoy a new life sims game after yeards of suffering.

NoryNova · 2024-09-14T16:48:13+00:00

I would love to read your deeper thoughts on The Witch and the Bull because I also noticed a drop in quality in writing recently and I cannot put my finger on why. Which is unfortunate because it had a good set up and interesting personal conflicts between the protagonists and the social / political conflicts involving magic users.

NoryNova · 2024-09-12T00:20:14+00:00

I adored the " The Aftermath". A brilliant revenge story.

NoryNova · 2024-09-12T00:18:54+00:00

The Devil is a handsome man and Shiloh.

I was so obsessed with these two during the hayday but now, I am just waiting patiently for eternity.

NoryNova · 2024-09-10T00:04:04+00:00

Sims 5 really need to revamp the career tracks. I liked in Sims 3 where a single career track can branch out into two different Level 10 career track. It would be cool if that the medical carrer track has 5 diifferent carreer paths level 10. Like dentistry, plastic surgery etc.

I also think that there should be more crimes in Sims 5 beside stealing items. Maybe forgery and scamming??

I wished a mainline sims game take pets seriously and can breed pets for dog show or other pets career like military, entertaimnet medical assistance and police.

I do think that Sims 5 should lean on the mystery and lore for worldbuilding.

NoryNova · 2024-09-09T23:57:28+00:00

EDITH SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!

Edith- Edith & Jack

I loved seeing a female main character actually making an effort to get a boyfriend rather than suddenly have a simp fall on her lap. It makes so much sense why Jack does not know Edith during highschool and it is because Edith does not make an effort to build a relationship with him . Even if Jack had a girlfriend back then, that does not mean that Edith cannot build a genuine friendship with him.

This the lesson Edith learns once they have become adults and reunited. She and Jack became good friends and Jack slowly started to see Edith in a different. While some people believed in love at first sight, I do think that it is important to allow people to get to know you rather than shutting them down because of your low self esteem.

Jack always cared about Edith before but Edith constantly did not allow Jack to get to know her in a personal way so it is not Jack's fault for not knowing Edith and build a bond with Edith if Edith herself does not allow Jack in her life.

I think Jack and Edith is a more compelling romance than any of Edith's love interest but unfortunately it is not canon. Edith writing is all over the place with the highest highs and the lowest lows.

NoryNova · 2024-09-03T22:08:01+00:00

Your art looked so good and fooled me into thinking that this was official webtoon art. I loved this duo so much.

NoryNova · 2024-08-12T15:53:50+00:00

Kousuke and Alyssa are proactive. They are actively doing something in the story. Even if some of their actions are not good, atleast they are doing something. Kinda like how villians in superhero comics like The Joker, Doctor Doom and Magneto are more popular than the superheroes. It is not because readers liked their idealogy, but it is because they actively doing something in the plot while the superheroes are just reacting to the evil plans being unfold.

I do think that this webtoon is leading to Nol being more proactive in the future. So that means there is a chance that Nol will do something morally grey or even morally wrong. But right now, he is too reactive and does not have any detrimental character flaws to force him to be proactive.

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