In Glamour, DS recently took a poll on whether to put Eric back in the game. Over 70% voted for "no". I would be interested to know what the opinions are here at BB AS about Eric. Are there any statistics on how many users play the "Friend" path with him? Or how many users wish to finally get rid of Eric?
Well, everyone knows I hate Eric character. He is always on the player's nerves.
But Eric's presence in the game means a challenge. A challenge that makes the game more dynamic and gives the player a double incentive to do hard work in the game.
This challenge is acceptable as long as Eric and his plans can be completely stopped in at least one of the game paths. In such a way that the player does not face NTR in this path. And this prevention of Eric should be as if the cat is playing with his food. It is clear that in this case, the player can not do much about Ann. So at some point in the game, it is certain to get rid of Eric.
The fact that Eric is in the game from the beginning is something that the player will somehow cope with in the hope that the player will get rid of him at some point in the game. But the fact that the game is made and Eric suddenly wants to enter the game is something that most players will definitely oppose. Unless the player wants to play NTR 100%.
Maybe Eric's presence in the game from the beginning and dealing with him is more acceptable for some players than getting rid of him and engaging in challenges with other nonsensical characters such as Camera Man and Alex, etc.( Original version)