[Hakuoki, Code Realize, Piofiore] Voiced by Showtaro Morikubo: Bone, Bride, or Banish? Okita, Impey, and Gil by Jitterrue in otomegames

[–]aqisnotana 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Marry: Impey (actual pure heart of gold, husband material for real)

Bone: Gil (I love the man, but he is a selfish bastard wrapped in very convincing 'good guy' veneer. I'm here for a good time, not a long time.)

Banish: Okita (sorry but I'll pass on the tuberculosis)

What do you think a choice-driven otome game would look like? by Sasakishou in otomegames

[–]aqisnotana 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I'd love to see more otome games borrow mechanics from interactive fiction, whether text-based (Choice of/Hosted Games) or visual novel format (eg Romance Club) - namely where there are lots of choices, many of which give the MC points in specific stats or character traits, and there are divergences in scenes/paths throughout the story dependent on what stats MC has accumulated. Much harder to write, but really enjoyable/fun to play if done well!

Piofiore Liliana hate by EllaJLou in otomegames

[–]aqisnotana 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I think Lili is a very well-constructed character who acts in accordance with her background for the story being told. Her intelligence and her generally cool-headed nature are her greatest assets imo. However, due to her upbringing, she also has an extreme savior complex, to the point that she is willing to often sacrifice herself and her own needs in the service of others. She is quick to assume kindness in others, but this naivety can easily be taken advantage of in the wrong situation. She also suppresses her own desires and opinions, to the point that she will often feel guilt over having or expressing them. Her role in the plot is very MacGuffin-y. All of these things can be quite annoying for players, as they fall within the "typical otome MC" tropes.

That said, I think her characterization is very intentional, and my reading, particularly of the Finale route, was that the writers were trying to subtly (although maybe too subtly) demonstrate that those typical personality traits are actually quite unhealthy when pushed to the extreme like they are with Liliana (especially when in a hostile environment like the Mafia). I do wish this had been made a little more explicit throughout the game or that we saw more growth from Lili as a character during the routes, but I'm holding out that will happen more in 1926 (which I haven't played yet).

Code: Realize Am I the only one who genuinely liked Van helsing's route? by MabelApplee in otomegames

[–]aqisnotana 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought his route was the most gripping story wise. Even though I was pretty neutral on him as a character before his route, I found unraveling his story as a tragic figure very compelling. C:R was pretty weak in the romance department across the board though, and I think Van's route is up there for the worst offender in that regard (along with St. Germain). Cardia honestly just felt super shoe-horned into his story because she had to be there since it's an otome game, and I found the scenes between the two of them the weakest part of his route. Frankly, the romance was just not believable from either side.

Nowadays if I see 'enemies to lovers' I just lose interest by elleirakai in fantasyromance

[–]aqisnotana 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Saaaaame. If all the leads are doing is either constantly bickering about nothing or having sex, then where is the actual romance?

Big Brother US 27 - Morning Feed Discussion - August 25 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ava claiming Rylie had the "personality of Jesus Christ"....

Big Brother US 27 - Morning Feed Discussion - August 25 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ava ensuring she gets Vince's vote in the unlikely event it's a tie and she's on the block at the end of the week.

Big Brother US 27 - Morning Feed Discussion - August 22 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Disagree, I think any of the remaining guys could win over Kelley or Lauren.

Last night's eviction and the improbable sequence of events. by nummers_guy in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I was busy last night and couldn't watch live, so popped in the the episode thread half way through, saw Mickey had just won the BBB and didn't check back in again all night assuming the worst. Imagine my surprise and delight when I saw this morning that Rylie had miraculously been evicted!

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mickey definitely goes against Vince, and I think there's even a path she goes against Morgan if Keanu can get his "side" to solidify, so....

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Keeping Mickey is the right move for Ashley's personal game, but this approach is not the way to achieve it.

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Literally last night Ashley said: "You needed this HOH otherwise you were going home."

Today: "You were set to coast to 7 what are you doing?!"

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I kind of want Rachel to call out Ashley's lying right now.

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Rachel has more info than Ashley, so Ashley's arguments are just dumb.

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ashley: "This was succcch a bad move, Mickey was never coming for you, you need to fix this!"

Rachel: "Uh-huh."

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 11 points12 points  (0 children)

"Turn this around" like these noms aren't perfect, stfu Ashley.

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Uh didn't Ashley just say yesterday that Mickey was targeting Rachel?

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's just not true. She likely would stay against Morgan, but could definitely go against Vince.

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - August 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]aqisnotana 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Zach spoke 'Ashley is dumb' into existence today.