So how much have you played and/or read in this thread?
botc76
1. I explicitly mentioned ntr-LIKE, i.e. it might not fit the text-book definition, but is still similar enough for me.
2. I was referring to someone mentioning that
one of the MC's main love-interests starts a relationship with Jason for a while to make the MC jealous. Supposedly not having sex with him, but the relationship still means that he technically stole her from the MC, even if only temporary (if she wants to make the MC jealous, she probably won't tell you she's not doing him, either, or it would defeat the purpose). Even if there is nothing on-screen, a relationship would strongly suggest things going on. So it's at least very close to ntr.
3. Other content mentioned in the thread might fit the ntr-bill even less, but I would very likely hate the experience all the same. Hence my saying something along the lines of "not for me, moving on", while still praising the art and character designs - which are actually good enough to make me regret that I won't be able to enjoy them. Which I wanted to convey to the developer. Honestly, you could at least have read my post careful enough to notice the -LIKE. It was short enough. Besides, really? A textbook (as if there were any about this topic) definition was the main point of my post to you?
4. I expressed my opinion, nothing more. I didn't demand anyone to change the game. In fact, I don't want the developer to. It's obviously necessary for the setting/plot he envisioned and is developing. But sometimes, developers want a feel for their (potential) target audience. Again, what my comment was
supposed to mean was: great art and character designs! Too bad I wouldn't like the content themes. I wasn't trying to argue definitions. I added ntr-like, hinting that I'm aware I'm somewhat misusing the term, because the feelings involved are similar for me. Although, granted, not everyone can read between the lines.
5. There is a point to using the term, though - if someone searches for
"Seducing The Devil" ntr
now because he/she wants to avoid even similar content, she/he'll now get a match. Tell me what terms you'd use otherwise if you wanted to avoid content that's NOT ntr, but is similar (in the feelings invoked, at least for some)?
So, please try not to take it as a personal attack every time someone has different tastes than you - or can't even handle content you like. That's not the same as them not liking you. For what it's worth, I hope you enjoy the game. And about the ntr sophistry... it's really not about the definition of a term. It's about what you feel when you watch/read certain content. And for a lot of people (or at the very least, for me), those feelings are similar enough, which is why the category is used to describe it, even if it doesn't fit the definition according to text. The term might be technically wrong, but that doesn't invalidate someone's feelings or opinion. Honestly, I just wish there was a tag for "safe" games for vanilla people... call it "Sissy-game" for all I care. Or better yet, add another table-like block to game upload OPs in spoiler tags describing the kind of sexual (and relationship, if relevant - see point 2 above) content, like protag-sex only, non-protag sex, MFF+, FMM+ (with MC clones, or with other guys), FF (if male MC, in or out of harem if applicable?), futa (on female only, or on male/MC?), and so on - along with the latest version or date that description was accurate for, and any plans or commitments the developer stated on including or excluding relevant types of content. That would let people that care easily identify content they're looking for or trying to avoid, and quickly move on instead of having to search threads and reviews and often enough still not finding a warning due to wrong search terms or because there really isn't one anywhere. I understand developers not wanting to spoil too much, but this type of information would probably help a lot of people decide which games to try, and could possibly prevent a lot of outcries, too, if players knew beforehand what kind of content to expect instead of having it sprung upon them unsuspectingly. On that note, if developers want to make certain types of content avoidable, the best way is to do it globally (main settings would be optimal, removing relevant content from galleries if they exist), because it allows playing the game without walkthrough or being reminded everytime it would have come up if there is a blunt "(content type) scene ahead, skip?" choice.
May everyone be blessed with games they can enjoy to the fullest, no matter their tastes and kinks (as long as no real people are hurt... some games use photos after all).
Best regards.