I agree, it should have shown Alice going after other women all through the game.If this was the writer's intention then they would've shown or at the very least hinted that pursuing Alice to the end wouldn't result in a classic happy ending between her and the MC and there would be a third party involved.
It's not an argument, it's what happened.If you're going to go with the argument that for Alice her top priority was always Leah then I honestly think it would be better if she didn't have an ending with the MC at all
See this kind of comment proves you didn't read the ending OR these comments. They both have girlfriends through the years. It's just that we see one of Alice's girlfriends that specifically didn't want to sleep with MC because I wanted to showcase that side of polyamory, as it doesn't get shown in these games often (if ever).At no point in the game does Alice's behavior indicate that the MC would end up in some weird one sided poly relationship with her and her girlfriend.
I've yet to see anyone expect this from Alice from the complaints I've seen nor did I personally expect her to "suddenly not want a woman". Either learn how to read or stop being disingenuous since that seems to be the only way you're capable of arguing with anyone.What you lot seem to be expecting is for Alice to change how she's been all through the game and suddenly not want a woman around.
Sorry to say, but the only thing you managed to showcase your subpar writing skills.I wanted to showcase that side of polyamory, as it doesn't get shown in these games often (if ever).
That's been their entire argument.I've yet to see anyone expect this from Alice from the complaints I've seen nor did I personally expect her to "suddenly not want a woman". Either learn how to read or stop being disingenuous since that seems to be the only way you're capable of arguing with anyone.
Hahaha,well I already gave my arguments why this Alice ending would never work as a happy ever after ending for Mc in the real world and feels more like a turn around on all those bad power male harem fantasies. Turnaround does not make fair play though and there is a difference between some fuck around and who you choose for a long extra relationship if already in one since it will have impact on that existing relationship. Even if she were just a BFF instead of another wife, it is important that she fits with the other partner in at least a friendship way. (Neverlucky in Triangle did it in a more respectful and correct way to the other partner where it could work even if there MC had not that much to say about it in the end or his partner with how easily jenny wound them around her fingers, well at least that situation could work)I've yet to see anyone expect this from Alice from the complaints I've seen nor did I personally expect her to "suddenly not want a woman". Either learn how to read or stop being disingenuous since that seems to be the only way you're capable of arguing with anyone.
Sorry to say, but the only thing you managed to showcase your subpar writing skills.
Let me try a slightly different tack here.See this kind of comment proves you didn't read the ending OR these comments. They both have girlfriends through the years. It's just that we see one of Alice's girlfriends that specifically didn't want to sleep with MC because I wanted to showcase that side of polyamory, as it doesn't get shown in these games often (if ever).
they both had girlfriends that didn't always want to fuck the other one. Go back, read it again, you'll see that it says this.
They basically had altered personalities, which contradicts the entire story.ALL the endings don't feel like the same LIs. Every single one of them. I don't see how a few players don't see the giant change when the endings begin
I just hope the harem ending is with the LIs how they were at the beginning of the endings and Hailey and Susan are included.
That would save this wonderful vn and make me oh so happy. Imo anyway
What's done is done. My last hope is the harem ending... we shall see...They basically had altered personalities, which contradicts the entire story.
They did not break up, they grew apart. That is a universal thing with every adult that has friends, benefits or not. At no part in Alice's story did MC and the other girls break up. The closest thing to it was Alice and Leah agreeing that they were past their relationship due to their lives being so separated due to Leah's job. As for Alice and MC's relationship, there is a very long monologue by the MC about their lives in retrospect (I.E. he's looking back on it, not describing what's to come). Hell, he even wrote a book on polyamory, he talks about their open relationship going forward, he mentions several partners for each of them as they came and went.It's funny how you're pefectly happy for him to go solo and ignore the entire game and everything he did before that point for Alice, but for her to do the same is too much. I know V.A Laurie has said they're not solo, but I reiterate the breaking up the endings by girl implies they are solo and therefore it should have been a solo Alice+Mc ending, or at very least given that option.
It's funny how you're pefectly happy for him to go solo and ignore the entire game and everything he did before that point for Alice, but for her to do the same is too much. I know V.A Laurie has said they're not solo, but I reiterate the breaking up the endings by girl implies they are solo and therefore it should have been a solo Alice+Mc ending, or at very least given that option.
Perhaps you should reread what I said. Nowhere did I say they had broken up. I said each ending is broken up (separated) by girl. I.E. Each girl has her own ending which by implication means it's a solo ending.They did not break up, they grew apart. That is a universal thing with every adult that has friends, benefits or not. At no part in Alice's story did MC and the other girls break up. The closest thing to it was Alice and Leah agreeing that they were past their relationship due to their lives being so separated due to Leah's job.
Yup, misread your post, sorry.I was done, but as you quoted me let, me reply to this bit.
Perhaps you should reread what I said. Nowhere did I say they had broken up. I said each ending is broken up (separated) by girl. I.E. Each girl has her own ending which by implication means it's a solo ending.
As for the rest, cool story bro. I'm not going to engage. Enough has been said about it.
Bad argument, you can't make choices in a book. It's one of the good things of an interactive VN. There is only one ending in your Stephen King bookEdit: And as for the "Should have given us a choice" thing. He made the story for himself, not for you. Write Stephen King and email and ask him why he didn't consult you on the ending of the Stand, see how that goes?
Doesn't matter at all. People complain "I wanted a choice" just need to deal with it, the dev isn't making the game for them alone.Bad argument, you can't make choices in a book. It's one of the good things of an interactive VN. There is only one ending in your Stephen King book
Then why add the choice for whether or not Melody gets pregnant? Could it be that some folks might not like the content?Edit: And as for the "Should have given us a choice" thing. He made the story for himself, not for you. Write Stephen King and email and ask him why he didn't consult you on the ending of the Stand, see how that goes?
Absolutely fine to not like it. Read my other posts here, in nearly every other one I said I don't care if you don't like it. It's the ridiculous statements that are annoying.Then why add the choice for whether or not Melody gets pregnant? Could it be that some folks might not like the content?
If it were just a short-term girlfriend that would be different though as done would still give rise to tensions over time, but it is another partner. Now in that case MC and other partner still do not need to have sex together to be able to make it work, but here we are talking that other opposite again and she does not want anything to do with MC. That last has consequences and implications and does not lead to happy long term relationships (you know years and not just months or weeks).Absolutely fine to not like it. Read my other posts here, in nearly every other one I said I don't care if you don't like it. It's the ridiculous statements that are annoying.
"The dev should have done this."
"I should be able to do this."
"How dare she have a girlfriend that won't doink the MC even though it's stated repeatedly through the entire story that they're in an open relationship and the MC writes a book on polyamory."
People need to accept that they just don't like that part, stop saying stupid shit about it, and move on.
What implications? There are a lot of assumptions in what you are stating. I get it though, there is a lot of self insertion in these types of games and as we see ourselves in the MC, we also carry our beliefs and wants into them. The problem is that neither you, nor I wrote this. I think it has to do with the ability to separate sex and love.If it were just a short-term girlfriend that would be different, but it is another partner. Now in that case MC and other partner still do not need to have sex together to be able to make it work, but here we are talking that other opposite again and she does not want anything to do with MC. That last has consequences and implications and does not lead to happy long term relationships (you know years and not just months).
I disagree here. I've never been a jealous person, I don't mind when guys try to flirt with my wife because I trust her. Everyone is different and everyone has different tolerances for jealousy. Some people are always jealous, especially when it comes down to something that has to do with sex. But other times, like a group of friends where one friend is jealous that another friend may be better friends with someone else. I find that silly, others find that normal.Even if no sexual jealousy, there will be emotional jealousies, issues and time you can not give people since you have to be with the other, besides career, family, other friends, fucking around with non-partners and so on we are all plagued with. It is not unfair only to MC, but also that other female partner. Fact that MC wrote a book about it does not mean he is really an expert though or does not make the same mistakes anyone else would or his emotions will be stronger as his lust over time.
Anecdotal statements mean diddly in this conversation, I'll just respond that my experiences have been the opposite. Then you say you don't believe me, then I roll my eyes, etc.I have seen throuples work for a few years, but never a relation with even a BFF instead of a sexual third partner that was very important, if the three were not also friends to each other first and happy to hang out together and be part of each others social support network. You are way to hung up on the sex aspect, that is not the determining factor here and why it is an unhappy ever after ending for MC.
Well I am well over 50 yo myself by now and have a bit more as just a few examples to sample from due to my life and work. Thing is though long term relations are about emotional needs being fulfilled for both parties and those hanging around a couple or throuple or even more people in a give and take situation for all parties involved.What implications? There are a lot of assumptions in what you are stating. I get it though, there is a lot of self insertion in these types of games and as we see ourselves in the MC, we also carry our beliefs and wants into them. The problem is that neither you, nor I wrote this. I think it has to do with the ability to separate sex and love.
I disagree here. I've never been a jealous person, I don't mind when guys try to flirt with my wife because I trust her. Everyone is different and everyone has different tolerances for jealousy. Some people are always jealous, especially when it comes down to something that has to do with sex. But other times, like a group of friends where one friend is jealous that another friend may be better friends with someone else. I find that silly, others find that normal.
Anecdotal statements mean diddly in this conversation, I'll just respond that my experiences have been the opposite. Then you say you don't believe me, then I roll my eyes, etc.