I hate how much this game pushes Ashley and Jenny as well, but I think it's pretty clear that the other girls will get their time in the spotlight in the future. I would suggest putting this one on the backburner for an update or two and see how it's doing then.
That's kind of my plan, look at the updates to see what the changelog says then update down the road, play the content and see. It's gone from "must update" status to "update eventually". I don't hate the game by any means, it just doesn't excite me at this point.
This game would be better off if it was build like Being a DIK for an example and there were ca. 4-5 main girls who you could romance all at once at least up to a certain point. That way no character feels forced on you and you get a lot of content with all the girls without sacrificing the story.
I actually don't mind the "sudden commitment" thing. I wanted Ashley from the get go in the prologue but yes it does make it hard if you want to woo any of the other girls. For me, that would be Aurora & Rebecca. In a sense, to me, it DOES make you feel guilty in a way if you are too friendly with them too early, then more situations arise, in my case, Ashley gives sad looks and is concerned. But like every other game I play, I'll stay loyal and keep the interactions with the other girls platonic or indifferent.
Well then that'd just be copying Being a DIK at that point. New college setting, coming from a poor background, dead parent(s).
I mean its already inspired by being a dik and that's fine & a good thing (much better than every other adult game copying the same incest formula), having more freedom wouldn't really make it more of a copy.
Yeah but that makes AoA feel rushed since you already have to decide between Ashley or Jenny. It hasn't even been that long. It would be better to have an option to pursue both and also give more focus to the others.
I don't mind the commitment if that's what you are going to give to Ashley but I didn't realize at the time when a certain someone asks if they can count on you when they needed you most that it would lock you out of committing to others later. Not as if most players playing most harem games to begin with are not committing themselves to a single individual in said game. I really do want to protect the person asking the question as I've built up the relationship to possibly become more than just friends but to me there, when posed that question, my intent is to protect her at all costs (whether just as the friend she has become or as something possibly more remains to be seen) but if she can't ask for a commitment straight out and clarify that's the intent with that question as I planned to protect them at all costs, even at the cost of sacrificing one's own life if need be (in game, of course,) why should I be penalized for not being able to read between the lines and possibly misinterpreting what was being asked during that sequence. Especially when their immediate response afterwards indicates the following as well (There's no romantic undertone with the way she said it..) I know it is implied that's what they are asking for during that sequence but for it to lock you out of being able to commit to another character later on, shouldn't happen in my eyes as one could be devious and do just that if they really were a womanizer and their intent was just to get into the pants of every available female they were interacting with. To me, you should be able to commit to Ashley still at that point and there could be possible repercussions later in your relationship with her for doing so there.
Yeah. I've identified as polyamorous for many decades. Dating multiple women by keeping them separate, hiding each relationship from the others, is not my cup of tea. My own style seeks commitment to multiples with knowledge and (hopefully) friendship among those I'm in relationship with.
Don't let all this hub bub dissuade you from committing to playing this game. It really is a good game at the end of the day, one of the better ones at that. You'd really be missing out if you didn't play through it even with where it currently ends right now. In actuality, that would be a perfect stopping point for anyone on the fence about the game as a whole, I would say.
I'm not to the point of deleting it (I've only done that with a few games), but I'll probably leave it in my queue of games for a bit while I play others. If it is as good as promised, it will quickly rise up in priority. Unlike some users I've seen on the forums, I don't need to have all my boxes checked every time...
Just be aware doing so for this game and visiting this forum will more than likely lead to spoilers with the game. Would be my only reason for suggesting you try and play it through as soon as you have some free time so that what is said here doesn't take away from the game experience once you do decide to tackle it.
I like Ashley too but I think Jenny is way more interesting (Ashley while cute is too much like the typical childhood friend character. Jenny being emotionally unstable is more unique). I also it doesn't matter if Jenny is not a virgin or not, weird complaint. Also other female characters like Vicky and Valery are great too and I hope they get more focus.The game has perfectly set you up with Ashley. I dont seen how and why would anyone go for another female character.
Honestly I tried going for Jenny, but Ashleys sad reactions are just too heart breaking.
Not to mention how territorial Ashley is. SHe may talk about how she doesnt want to force you to be with her, but anytime you are around other female characters, she always acts territorial and tries to be as close to you as possible. Its a real nice touch by the dev in my opinion.
But this totally kills your mood to go for other female characters, at least for me.
This whole childhood friend thing with Ashley is just too perfect. Also its super sweet how you take your time and dont rush. An ideal relationship.
Jenny is emotionally unstable, has feelings for a dead dude that looks like you, and she is probably not a virgin.
Meanwhile Asheley is a virgin, has feelings only for you, and is perfectly stable with no trauma or anything, is your childhood friend.
Truth is...the game was rigged from the start
Makes me wonder why this has a "harem" tag at all ...
Mine is
1a. Ashley
