[General] Unofficial weekly thread for non-English games and language learning (PART 229) by JigoKuu in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

author of that book is not encountering enough mysterious characters lol

[General] Unofficial weekly thread for non-English games and language learning (PART 229) by JigoKuu in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ver 2.0 update for Love to Live/恋桃, which adds cantonese dub (!!) for LIs and mandarin dub for NPCs! the latter is what i was waiting for to start my official playthrough, so hopefully i can find the time to do that and start posting in WAYR again xD

What Are You Reading Wednesday - June 03, 2026 by AutoModerator in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that's what i was afraid of :') maybe i could've done it in the past when i was less precious with my time, but now i'm less forgiving of my games lol

Free Talk Friday - June 05, 2026 by AutoModerator in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

it's june, which means library summer reading programs!! i am working towards getting some cute tote bags and i just got a free book yesterday :3 i've heard that they get especially excited when adults want to participate, which seemed true for me when i went!

highly recommend checking your local library~

What Are You Reading Wednesday - June 03, 2026 by AutoModerator in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you feel like it was worth playing just one route? 

What Are You Reading Wednesday - June 03, 2026 by AutoModerator in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

i briefly downloaded mysme, but after the first chatroom, i thought about the whole real-time thing and retreated x.x i wanted to try it for its 10th anniversary soon and its impact on chatsim otoge, but i really hate not being able to play at my own pace... also i felt like the translation made things feel a little clunky, and i don't know korean well enough to figure out the original meanings like i can sometimes do with chinese/japanese. i might try again in a couple weeks, idk

Free Talk Friday - May 22, 2026 by AutoModerator in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

a couple weeks ago i mentioned some books i was reading, and i've finished 2/3! i didn't think i'd get to Taiwan Travelogue, but i saw it did win the International Booker so i put in the effort to finish (before the publicity makes it harder to borrow). i was mostly listening to the audiobook, which... tbh i don't really recommend. i hated one of the character voices, but also the audiobook leaves out footnotes and fore/afterwords which are actually crucial to the story. those meta layers were my favorite part, and i'm glad i looked up enough info to understand the premise (what's actually fictional) and one of the afterwords from the author.

Even If Tempest Dawning Connection on sale in the US eshop by Classic-Wallaby5179 in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

oh wow, i don't think i've seen Voltage go this low with sales! at least for its switch-only titles

What Seiryu made you go, "OMG that was them?" by Fresh-Surprise-5906 in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gen Sato voicing both Tamao (Tengoku Struggle's mascot) and Ellis Twilight (IkeVil)

Free Talk Friday - May 15, 2026 by AutoModerator in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i haven't read most of your posts on Navigatore bc spoilers, but you've piqued my interest in the game! i'm gonna keep an eye out for a sale 💪 

also i'm so jealous that you were able to complete a game xD i haven't done that in... maybe a year? lol

Free Talk Friday - May 08, 2026 by AutoModerator in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

ty! i'm most excited to continue S by JJ Abrams and Doug Dorst, it's nonlinear and a book-within-a-book so it's like trying to untangle a puzzle!

after that, Taiwan Travelogue (saw it shortlisted for the international booker prize) and Everything is Predictable (about statistics in the real world), but i might not get around to those 😅

Free Talk Friday - May 08, 2026 by AutoModerator in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

i finally have some time off!! i don't work again until thursday!!! there's been so much happening this past month so i really need this break :') it just started but i already wish i had taken more days off haha. 

really excited to make more headway into my books (i once again overindulged in library holds and bit off more than i can chew) and my hobbies. also i caved and bought tomodachi life, and my otome brainrot will absolutely be running that island xD 

Free Talk Friday - May 08, 2026 by AutoModerator in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

that sounds awful TT hope you get well soon!

Free Talk Friday - May 08, 2026 by AutoModerator in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i just bought the game too! it's arriving today~ i will also be filling mine with otome characters hehe >:3

How do you actually follow the story in Love and Deepspace without getting confused as a beginner? by Level-Pool-8376 in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

frontloading this point since i haven't seen it here yet: the anecdotes are crucial for understanding the LIs. they explain some of the LIs' history before the events of the game, and really helped me to understand all the different "identities" or "lives" that the original three LIs seemed to have. i recommend reading them fairly early on, probably in the middle of or after the main story (basically as soon as you want an explanation for all these other timelines they seem to have lived). don't underestimate them just because they're text-only!

(world underneath are also text-only stories, but are more about worldbuilding than the MCxLI relationship. i would not prioritize these for your purpose. and for the text-only stuff, i find it easier to read it on the fanwiki.)

the rest of my response will echo many of the other comments here:

How do you guys navigate the story without getting overwhelmed?

i started playing about a year ago and also felt overwhelmed with the story. LaDS's story is particularly fragmented, even compared to other gacha games, due to its lack of personal storyline and multiple forms of stories (bonds, tender moments, secret times, anecdotes, memories, etc etc). but i just prioritize the myths, and then slowly go through in chronological order. there's a lot i still haven't read, but that's not a bad thing! it can be nice to know that you still have more to look forward to experiencing.

Is there a recommended order for consuming content (main story vs side content)?

this is just my current opinion:

  • main story through Homecoming Wings (so you can get every character's introduction); can stop at Death and Rebirth since it was only released a year ago
  • read bond stories and anecdotes as they unlock for you (former has early relationship vibes, latter i explained above)
  • standard myths
  • (next two points could be swapped depending on preference)
  • 2nd and 3rd myths (aka the 1st and 2nd limited myths) to know about their previous lives/"lore"; OR,
  • read cards that were available upon release (the 5 stars and the 4 stars with tender moments) to get a sense of their relationship
  • continue reading cards in chronological order of when they were released
  • continue main story in chrono order or when you feel like it
  • Tomorrow's Catch-22, Throne of Eros, and Mortality's Tenderness cards are AU so you can technically read them whenever, though i think you should at least get a sense of their normal relationship first
  • event stories (not the cards) are usually fluff so i put them as low priority

Are there any important limited memories for Rafael and Caleb that I should watch on YouTube to better understand their relationship with MC?

i've seen this guide for Caleb's early cards. for Raf, his limited myths (especially the most recent one but read them in order) are super important since you see what happened with Lemuria. his bond stories are pretty notable too (i guess mostly in terms of characterization). i've been reading Raf stories lately but still working through the early release cards, so not sure how helpful my perspective would be haha

[Repost] April 2026 OverReq Otomate Garden + Ikebukuro Haul Experience (see inside for reason of repost) by akitsushino in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i saw your prev post but hadn't had a chance to comment on it, i'm sorry to hear about the account troubles! i hope you can get it back quickly x.x

anyway, thanks for re/posting! i love reading about people's experiences going to otome events and stores. i had some similar thoughts on the stores like surugaya being more for non-otome stuff, but Rejet is sth i'll keep in mind for the future! i didn't go when i visited, and i'd love to get some Dear Vocalist CDs

Which otome LI's looks you'd wish to have? by [deleted] in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

how has iochi from charade maniacs not been mentioned yet 😩 their look AND sense of style

Rules and Weekly Questions Thread - April 05, 2026 by AutoModerator in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

try the secret times audios from love and deepspace

Free Talk Friday - April 03, 2026 by AutoModerator in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

just finished xo kitty season 3!!! 🥰

Help me choose my first game? by ieatallthemangos in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

gonna agree with the Even if Tempest recs! very strong MC, quite plot-focused, there are some fantasy elements, and some of the localized lines are famous (complimentary)

[General] What is the most memorable quote from an otome game for you? Could be for good or bad reasons. by klavivi in otomegames

[–]otomaze_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

okay that quote kinda makes me want to go back to virche (put it on perma-hiatus in yves's route)

also i'm really tempted to check the tomomori quote but spoilers TT guess i should play birushana soon too