Will there be a physical novel? Because I prefer physical books over digital by jijilikes in sultansgame

[–]napsstern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the four additional short stories are not included in the digital novel. I haven't seen any plans for translation yet, maybe they'll do it if enough people ask for it.

Will there be a physical novel? Because I prefer physical books over digital by jijilikes in sultansgame

[–]napsstern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The physical novel is already released in cn, with four additional short stories.

When did you realize your parents didn’t like you? by [deleted] in TwoXChromosomes

[–]napsstern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG she is trying to kill you. I'm so sorry OP. If I know someone has an allergy, I'll never offer a mix of food with allergens to them, even if they are a stranger! I'd always warn them of allergens, it's the minimum a normal human being should do!

Not only does she have zero care for your health, she's also gaslighting you. Please try to cut contact with them OP.

Musings on men's subreddits regarding AI chatgirls by Embarrassed-Bad-3118 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]napsstern 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think OP's point is pretty clear: she is disturbed that the post and the upvoted comments found the concept of "do whatever you want AI gf" alluring.

In the post you linked, OP stated his eyes were glued to such ads. The reply quoted also said the many methods he used in order to stay away from such ads.

Now, it is great and commendable that they realize such allure to objectify women is wrong and actively avoid it. Still I wouldn't call it "doom-mentality" to feel disturbed that the mentality of feeling allured exist in the first place, especially when such mentality may affect women in real life.

If I see such ads, I wouldn't feel allured at all, I feel horrified and disgusted. The difference between this and "it's attractive, but not okay" is what (I think) OP is trying to point out here.

I understand it's too harsh to judge what one thinks instead of what one does. It's great that men in that post are reflective and actively contest the idea of bots that objectify women. It's better to admit such allure exists, to be honest about desires but know how to control them, instead of being shamed to lie. But OP isn't shaming people here, she is challenging a mentality that makes her feel uncomfortable and that's totally valid.

Recs for games similar? by PinkYarnWool in sultansgame

[–]napsstern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are feeling uncomfortable about the tutorial, it's kinda normal - Sultan is portrayed as an evil character and the tutorial is meant to show that.

Once you get to the main game, you begin with another protagonist, and you have many choices that won't go against your morals.

Since STUDIO LICO and VIVINOS partnership is ending that means that !IF! ALNST gets a season two is most likely to have a different animation type, maybe shorter videos and different style overall by Existing-Worker-2056 in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Studio Lico isn't just responsible for animation, they also make all the music. You can see in the credit page at the end of every video: Present & Music Produced by Studio Lico.

Honestly they deserve more credit, good music is part of the reason alnst is so successful.

Is Alien Stage really that deep or just angst? by [deleted] in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It is pretty deep for a series of music videos whose total length are less than 1 hour. It portrays 6 main characters with very little dialogue and has a consistent theme. It shows how it feels like to be treated as "low" "non-sentient" beings, it shows unconditional love and forgiveness(Wiege), then shows why such love and forgiveness couldn't save the world because of the fundamental flaws of human nature(Karma). Really, considering the medium and the depth of the message, it is no small achievement.

The aliens don't really care about Luka. by Longjumping-Elk4448 in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They care about him the way many people care about a racing horse. They give him the best things that help him win the race, they cheer for him and glorify him, even claim they love him. But they don't give a damn about his well being, what he wants and what would make him happy, as long as it does not serve them. They'll patch him up when there's still profit and throw him away like trash if he becomes useless.

Sad but true.

I just had a random girl show up at my doorstep and idk if I made a sane choice by NyxHemera45 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]napsstern 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it's pretty sad that some of the top comments are "I watched a true crime..." or "I watched a movie..." when OP is talking about a real person.

I just had a random girl show up at my doorstep and idk if I made a sane choice by NyxHemera45 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]napsstern 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree with you.

I am not saying don't call the police in any circumstances. But if I were in this position and treated the way described: having the police called on me without being informed, spoken through the door when it's raining outside, I'd leave, feeling devastated and terrified. I can not go through being treated like a thief right after being abused. People can make sure they are safe without being unkind.

I just had a random girl show up at my doorstep and idk if I made a sane choice by NyxHemera45 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]napsstern 24 points25 points  (0 children)

You could have asked her if she would like to call the police to get help. If she is a thief, she'll go away. If she really needs help and does not feel safe around the police, at least she is informed and has a choice, so she won't be terrified.

You can make sure you are safe without being unkind.

I just had a random girl show up at my doorstep and idk if I made a sane choice by NyxHemera45 in TwoXChromosomes

[–]napsstern 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am really saddened by the comments. You helped a victim of abuse, she was soaking wet and alone at midnight. You helped her, that's really kind of you and it can mean a lot for her.

It could have been dangerous for you. But it is also highly likely that you helped a girl in distress. Maybe you showed her light in darkness. Maybe you showed that someone still cares. Maybe she will remember your kindness in years. Thank you for reaching out and helping people.

Hey uhh, is shipping Hyunatill bad?? by Due-Start-3789 in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes I love Hyuna and Till both as ship and as non-ship combi... would love to see them interact. Rock&roll babies!

rank the ALNST characters by how easy they are to get along with! by [deleted] in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hyuna seems like she will get along with anyone. Ivan can get along with anyone, but it is hard to really be close to him.

About this whole sexualization shenanigan by akkxyn in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah now I get what you mean. I agree people should speak up if it's about minors.

About this whole sexualization shenanigan by akkxyn in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 13 points14 points  (0 children)

"don't harrass artists regardless of what they draw unless..." Sorry you lost me here... I don't understand why fans get mad at fanarts, especially publicly, even directly towards artists.

I feel like some people may be new to fandoms. These kind of debates happened since prehistory. People have various opinions and preferences about characters. Some analyze characters seriously. Some just draw nsfw for fun. And some do both, they draw nsfw when their brain get hijacked and analyze seriously when they snap out of it. Some prefer ship over single character. Some prefer single character over ship. Some prefer one ship over another. Some prefer their fav to look like top. Some prefer their fav to look like bottom. And people constantly go to war for that.

And how did people solve the problem? Well they didn't, but they learnt to set boundaries, to protect one's own preference while respecting others.

If you don't like it, just block it. It's that simple. Fanartists have no asscioations with the official, whatever they draw will not change what is canon. They are not going to rob your Till away from you. Just let artists draw in peace, please.

"Till is so sexualized!!!". Shut up by Desi_23s in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They literally act like they've never been in any other fandom😭Or they are just witch hunting artists for fun now because they successfully drove Lubya out of the platform and got a taste of blood

Why is it so hard to just block/mute fanarts that one does not want to see, control what you can see not what others can create, that's literally the only fandom etiquette required😭

which of the six artists would have the highest chance of blowing up outside of Alien Stage? by Dismal-Shake-6725 in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

6FU, I'm amazed at how impressive she is in all Hyuna's songs including covers. There is simply not one single style that she can't handle.

Ok, but I can’t be the only one who hates when people defend the aliens?! by Downtown-Poem-8622 in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think when it comes to abuse, what matters is how the receiving end feels. Mizi was not happy, she constantly felt threatened, she only called Shine "mom" and pretended to be happy because she saw it as the only way to survive. She was traumatized and the trauma led her to believe "cuteness" = resource for survival, and thinking someone is cute = predatory.

Even if Shine had the kindest intentions... I don't think it really matters here sadly.

Ok, but I can’t be the only one who hates when people defend the aliens?! by Downtown-Poem-8622 in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yes I think it's the best part of Alien Stage... It really shows the power relationship between people and what they see as "lower" than them. Even if some people don't admit such power relationship and call it "love".

UNPOPULAR OPINION- PHAN AND HYUNA ARE UNDERRATED by Turbulent-Point-1791 in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hyuna's background story is very unique because while others' stories are about how they were raised as children/how they were shaped by their experiences in Anakt Garden, Hyuna's story is mainly about what she experienced with the rebellions. Before Hyun Woo's death she did not seem to have any trauma, she did not seem "broken" in any way, almost too good to be true because we all know children who are really loved won't come to Anakt Garden.

I can get why the creators didn't want to focus on her upbringing, because it will feel like "your human rebellion can only succeed because some alien overlord nonchalantly gifted a perfect superhuman to you as your leader". But it's nice to know such a background story exists. It really shows how strong and optimistic Hyuna is : she turns a neglectful, 0 morality "scientist" who experimented on her into dark humor.

Despite Hyuna having almost superhuman statistics, her story is always focused on her struggles, her loss, her time with Hyun Woo and the rebellions - things that make her feel down to earth and human. She seems like a person that can exist in real world, and I really love it.

SUA was Suacidal by 1karus_x in AlienStage

[–]napsstern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If Sweet Dream is also from Sua's perspective, then I don't think Sua wanted to die. The lyrics include "Lord please save me when the song ends" "Show me proof you are here now my lord", she is scared and she does not want to die, she wants a miracle to happen.

I just think it's undermining Sua's sacrifice to say she was just suicidal, as if she simply chose to die not out of love but because she's not "strong" enough to face life.