Hey, everybody. I'm interested in this question: is it possible (without it being gameover for the player) to add an adult attractive female character to an adult visual novel, important to the plot but not make her a love interest? Has this been done before and, if so, how was it received by the players? How would you personally feel about having a female character important to the story but not being able to have a romance with her, given that the game features other attractive female characters who ARE a love interest.
Example: The main character has a sister who acts as a friend, advisor, or just a sister, but is NOT a love interest, hence no incest.
The sister can be replaced with a childhood friend, a coworker, a friend's girlfriend, and so on.
And a follow-up question: If an attractive female character who is NOT a love interest but is in a relationship with another male character, but their love life goes on without the player seeing it, how would you feel about that?
I know that from player to player preferences are different and tastes differ, but I'm asking each of you personally. I'd like to hear your answer.