Weekly Update 27/08/2024
Progress:
I have a pretty clear idea on what to do now. And to put this in a percentage, it'll be around 80% into the chapter. I have a few more events I need to write including maybe 2 action scenes? This chapter will definitely have more action then chapter 1. A lot more, dare I say.
I expect myself to finish writing in following week, hopefully.
This week's topic:
Alright, this week's topic is
Sex in adult visual novel.
First of all, let's talk about in what ways does sex affect the story. In my eyes, sex does not only act as a visual pleasure, but also a way to develop the story. We can think about how sex between characters may affect their interaction and how it enables future events. Characters may become awkward, calm, affectionate, or distanced toward each other after sex. Depending on their emotions may lead to different development of events in the future.
So, sex develops the story, but when should we put sex? At what time is it appropriate to insert sex in the story line? Now, I've played quite a few of AVN to know that, sex with the wrong timing will ruin it. Sex with dumb reasons, sex too frequent, sex too early and sex that doesn't make sense. So often sex scenes happen because of these reasons, which generates negative effects on the story line.
Now, I understand sex can happen without a specific reason. It's fine. But, we have to be aware of the timing. Let's say, if we have reached a climax of the plot, naturally, we should be careful of putting unnecessary content during that. Unnecessary sex (sex that does not have any effect on the plot or characters), in my mind, should only be available as a "downtime" for the plot, where providing entertainment between story progression serves as a means to keep the audience engaged.
An example of legendary sex, is that sex with a specific character is perceived as almost like a reward. Some characters will decide to have sex with MC early on, or, some characters will only become more intimate after the MC has achieved the criteria. Which in turn, makes the sex more valuable. If the player can have sex every other event that happens in the story, why not just go watch porn? In a sense, I'm saying that, some sex should feel rewarding. Almost like a prize that you win after working for it so diligently.
Now, the main point. How will I time my sex in Sort of Justice? In conclusion, I will only insert sex that will benefit the story. I will not turn this into a mindless sex sim. No way. First of all, the plot doesn't allow the characters to have a lot of sex. Second, the frequency of sex varies between characters due to their personality. And third, I hate mindless sex. It ruins the story progression, it serves no purpose other than giving you eye candies, and if it is presented in a wrong way, it will completely betray the character's characterisation.