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These scenes were only ever intended to be viewed as almost non canon bonus content, containing over the top, raunchy little stories for those who'd like that kind of thing. Admittedly, it was also a way of adding some more X rated scenes into these earlier episodes in a way that wouldn't disrupt the flow of the present story or development of the characters. Obviously some people feel it tarnishes their opinion of Grace moving forward, but I guess by making them avoidable, questionable in their truth, and the fact that it happened near two decades ago, I'd hoped that would be enough for non fans to at least be tolerant of it. But perhaps I underestimated some peoples sensitivity towards these types of scenes.So I have (what I believe to be) a legitimate question about this, from the writing perspective;
What was the design philosophy that led to the creation and inclusion of this 'heavily exaggerated' past for the Grace character and why was an exaggerated depiction chosen?
To elaborate on my question;
You (or someone from the Development team) posted that this game is focused on a more romantic/relationship theme than the first game and that this title will be focused on the MC "getting the girl" "MC will be the only male", something like that (I am paraphrasing so please correct me if I am wrong).
Assuming that is true (which I do believe), then what was the conceptual idea for creating the Grace flashback scene? At the risk of stereotyping players, it seems like content that is fairly far-afield from the typical types that the 'MC will be the only dick" crowd will enjoy seeing.
To be clear; I don't have any anger at its inclusion. I've not played the game and so I have no investment in the story. I am genuinely curious what the 'flashbacks' are supposed to add to the story and who it was targeted at (with respect to the audience). Especially since it has the proviso of being (as you say) "heavily exaggerated".
From my experience, writing to specific fetishes will always run the (high) risk of alienating many players with other fetishes especially given that many of these are diametrically opposed. For the sake of argument, let's call these Grace flashbacks 'Gangbang Scenes'. (I am in no way a fan of 'that' 3 letter fetish, but even I think it's a stretch to call them that)
So my assumption is (treating both the GB fans and the OMC fans as equally invested in the story);
Gangbang scenes will ultimately be a turn off for "Only MC" players, it's pretty much anathema to them. So by design, including them would dissuade a portion of the 'Only MC' crowd from playing the game. This is fine if your target audience is the 'Gangbang' crowd (unintentional pun
However, by stating that those scenes are being "exaggerated" by Grace, it comes down to the fact that she is either not telling the whole truth or flat out lying, perhaps to create jealousy in MC? In either case, since these events are 'made up by her' to one degree or another, and staying with the assumption that both fan bases care equally invested in the story, could this not dissuade the 'Gangbang' crowd (or anyone who enjoys a character of that particular type) with an "It didn't actually happen" sort of argument?
Perhaps I am reading too much into this, but I would really like to know what planning/design decisions were made in writing the scene, with the intention that it was an exaggeration of the past, and which group the scene was written for? (even if it was just for the writer)
I am curious because I enjoy a well-written game, and this content seems to be 'jarring' or 'out of place' in the context of the greater story (just my own opinion).
To be crystal clear;
- I understand that the "Grace Flashbacks" are skippable/optional content. That's irrelevant to my question.
- I fully support the Developers making THEIR game THEIR way.
- I have no 'demands' nor do I feel any kind of 'entitlements'.
- I am fine if this game is 'not for me'.
- I am indeed 'Relaxed'.
- I respect/expect people to disagree with me and that's OK.
- As I have not yet Pae/SS'd/Donated towards this title, I have zero expectations (though learning what they have planned for the future does help me decide if I want to support this).
The thing is, at the end of the day, we're just a bunch of people doing our best to create the most enjoyable games we can, and sometimes for better or worse that means trying to make everyone happy, which I should know by now is a fools errand. I just wish more people would realize this when they start on their crusades to tear our and other developers games to shreds.
