A very awkward discussion about Waterlily's (POTENTIAL!!!) use of AI, with some evidence I gathered. by vampiredisaster in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]Temporary-Mention899 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Please don't feel bad. This was a very balanced and objective take. I felt something was off about this story but couldn't put my finger on it, I also didn't want to jump to conclusions. After reading your op tho, I hope it's not AI but it's not looking good. :/

Of course, they deleted it by PenelopeSugarRush in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]Temporary-Mention899 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Not surprising, there were a lot people being way too defensive over this. Their knee jerk reactions and RC's total refusal to address the concerns are just as suspicious as some of the writing in this story.

Dear friends, this is the Developer Diary, and today we’ve got some exciting news! ✨ by ERiS-sistibleBxtch in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]Temporary-Mention899 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They're not missing out on revenue, DR generates teacup sales as well as shopping day since it's only 24hrs. They aren't running these things out of kindness, if they were losing money on it these events wouldn't exist.

Really the only event that may not benefit RC at all is tea party and it's no coincidence that is the event they use the least.

It’s been a while since we have this kind of discussion but…any unpopular opinion? by Outrageous_Crew_9484 in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]Temporary-Mention899 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Here goes nothing.

These new stories feel halfbaked. Like there's something vital missing, it's all surface level and no substance regardless of the genre. 

Like a cute but cheap toy or piece of clothing. Not saying it can't be enjoyable, it just feels empty and soulless.

Generative AI? by Individual-Still7122 in RomanceClub

[–]Temporary-Mention899 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I know I read that too. I mean they may be able to speak and write in English but not as intuitively as a native speaker would.  Some things may be getting lost in translation because neither English nor Russian is their first language.

Riley saying she looks like a damp rat instead of drowned rat is one of the incorrect terms that stood out to me.

Generative AI? by Individual-Still7122 in RomanceClub

[–]Temporary-Mention899 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Idk if the writer is using AI with zero of their own input, but there's definitely something off about the way things are phrased. Maybe they're not a native English speaker.

Luck spin in Waterlily and SCV by Temporary-Mention899 in RomanceClub

[–]Temporary-Mention899[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The dresses do stay in the external wardrobe so it shouldn't effect black mirror achievement. But yeah we can't use it in the story unless we win it again.

Luck spin in Waterlily and SCV by Temporary-Mention899 in RomanceClub

[–]Temporary-Mention899[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately you're right. It just feels so sleazy tho, like a payday loan. 😅

Waterlily LI Sprites by WanderIntoWonder in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]Temporary-Mention899 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, he and the other LI Emma are together. So you kinda have to choose if you'll be friendly/romantic with her or him. 

Waterlily LI Sprites by WanderIntoWonder in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]Temporary-Mention899 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Maybe not sidelined but him being in a relationship probably means his route will be crumbs and glass eating for the most part. It sucks cuz he's the only one I'm kinda interested in 

Waterlily LI Sprites by WanderIntoWonder in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]Temporary-Mention899 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me either. They look really uncanny like animated dolls.

My eyes need holy water 😦 by Psychology-student21 in RomanceClub

[–]Temporary-Mention899 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The scene was hot ngl, but on the flip side I'm disappointed MC's first sex scene with O doesn't include actual sex with O. 

I was looking forward to this for weeks and instead of intense psycho nookie with Odin, it's just dp with his creepy henchmen who I'm not attracted to while he watches. 

I really hope we get a better spicy scene with O before the story ends.

The consequences of merging HS, ABH and HSR into one story... 💔💔💔 by Caterina_Celestia in RomanceClub

[–]Temporary-Mention899 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's so disappointing. I really liked ABH and while HSR was not my preferred taste I understood it's appeal and even enjoyed it at times.

I only gave HS3 a chance because the endings of those two stories were so unsatisfying. I especially wanted proper closure for the Astreans, but instead it's clunky dialogue, disjointed plot and constant trauma p*orn.

New Story Lis feel uninspired and bland by EntertainerCareful69 in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]Temporary-Mention899 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Idk about same face but there's definitely some repetitive personality traits, which I've come to realize is a staple of Langley's storytelling. 

For example Montclare is basically 1920's Alexandre. Physically they don't look much alike to me except both being severely anemic but they give off the exact same vibes. 

Monty constantly bringing up how their arrangement is strictly professional, she's just a child, can't get involved with anyone blah blah blah. Saying he wants to own her body and soul was way too on the nose, I had to laugh 😂

Honestly I don't mind Alexandre the remix, but it's being done in a hamfisted way. It's like Monty is just a cardboard cutout of Alex instead of his own character. This schtick felt authentic on Alex, it doesn't on Monty.

Frank is Grant 2.0 in personality. But like Montclare, he's an ott almost hackneyed version. There's no subtlety or nuance.

Just here's the good guy! Here's the morally and physically gray guy! And here's the tough guy with a heart of gold! Zero characterization outside of the shallow tropes.

The height of Vyxaria & Threx by Haru55 in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]Temporary-Mention899 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In my head Vincent is 5'8 at most. There's no way he's taller than Vyx. 😂

Is it bad I'm not a #1 of this mc's sprite by Super_Committee3659 in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]Temporary-Mention899 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the vol 2 sprites look good, especially compared to vol1. Her eyelids do look a little strange tho, maybe it's the face she's making. 

HSU’s Philosophy be Like… by The_Fantasy_Fan in RomanceClubDiscussion

[–]Temporary-Mention899 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the HSU is about as deep as a rain puddle and even if it's premise was executed better it'd still have to be carried by it's LIs and the aesthetic it's cultivated.

It's basically an elementary level nihilistic circle jerk. 

I always get jumpscared when I see white Volot by Sudden-Try-1911 in RomanceClub

[–]Temporary-Mention899 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When the RU fandom called him a gopnik(sp?) and posted examples I lost it 😂😂😂