<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=236641.msg11748417#msg11748417">Quote from: Inerrant Lust on 22-10-2015, 05:41:37</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">No, I was just being grumpy- I think. :P<br/><br/>The blame lies in my frustrations with another game. You are right, Vex. I don't think I really expected Shiori to participate in any sexy shenanigans. I also wanted to move things along faster and introduce more characters (it was very much going to be a quick rapid-fire succession where you get a hint about each character and then they leave...)<br/><br/>I think it worked well with Kasumi on Zaer's side, but I feel like both Naomi and Sayuri have overstayed their welcome. It may be due to the fact that I was considering them as a potential third teammate. Perhaps it'd been better if Sayuri had left once they finished their race- but I dunno, I wanted to show more. :P</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Well, it seems kind a silly to have Shiori and Ichimaru sit down for lunch with Sayuri if you wanted to let her go really quickly. I don't think there's anything wrong with showcasing her a bit more, but if it would had satisfied you, then it probably was the right move to get her away. We'll see where the game goes now, seeing as it looks like they're parting.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=236641.msg11748417#msg11748417">Quote from: Inerrant Lust on 22-10-2015, 05:41:37</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">But everything you've said is more or less right, Vex, when I'm not letting external frustrations effect me. This game's not about sex, so you don't have to worry. The 'hunt for Kasumi' was a good example of how I wanted to run this game. Sure, it was sexually charged and everyone was naked- but the fundamental part of that scene was unraveling the mystery of her weird behavior and relationships.<br/><br/>To be honest, I also share your concerns about EvilMegaCookie. I dislike games that are just full of pointless sex, but I warmed up to the concept where her clan is themed about marriage alliances moreso than just sex. Granted, it still annoys me that this naturally would make her an ideal 'bride' for Yoshi. I swear, you had to play an Uchiha, Zaer. ;) It's pretty much unavoidable to have a great deal of importance placed upon someone of that clan...</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>I wasn't really concerned about EvilMegaCookie when I wrote that. I don't really mind too much if she's looking for things to get a little sexually charged on her end. The only thing that concerned me about her concept is that it didn't seem to make a lot of sense with this world. A "breeding" clan just doesn't seem like it would last many generations if it's members are supposed to get married off into other clans. Likewise, it felt like her concept was a bit shallow. She's a seducer, but we've already established that all kunoichi are seducers, to a certain extent. It didn't seem very unique. I'm also not really sure where her central dilemma lies. Does she even have an issue she wants to address with this story?<br/><br/>I think a clan with a lot of wealth and connections would make her a desirable enough candidate for Yoshii's marriage prospects. I didn't have any issue with her wanting sex, though, and making some kind of Genjutsu-based power is fine by me. If she goes into the game, though, I may want to remake certain aspects of Shiori's build. We're pretty Genjutsu heavy already, so adding a Genjutsu specialist on top of that seems like overkill. It's not so essential for Shiori, so I'd be inclined to remove that element from her.<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=236641.msg11748417#msg11748417">Quote from: Inerrant Lust on 22-10-2015, 05:41:37</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">In short, I was frustrated at another game and it has little to do with this.<br/><br/>Although I<em> do</em> think Sayuri and Naomi have overstayed their welcomes- mostly because then there's little mystery about them left for the rest of the exam. Like... Naomi was supposed to use her big brain to be a major player in the written portion... but I feel like I have already given her too much 'screen time' as it is. I have a hard time cutting off a conversation with Zaer, as Naomi probably should have left the scene at the baths...<br/><br/>I dunno, maybe I was trying to goad Yoshi into succumbing to his temptation so much because I just wanted a cathartic release for my frustrations with writing. :P<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Well, may I ask about your frustrations a moment? I mean, if it's getting to you and making this game feel boring to you as well, I think it's something to be concerned with.<br/><br/>It's not like I want to get involved in your personal issues, though. If it's really personal, by all means, keep it as private as you wish. But I'm just a little concerned that this game isn't really meeting what you want, if frustrations carry over like this. Are you sure this is what you really want? It's not that I don't trust you, I just want to be sure, and not worry about disappointing me with your honesty. I mean, it'll be a bit rough to have to part now if we have to, but it'll save us all a lot of frustration in the end if it's really the case.<br/><br/>If you honestly think this game is what you want, then I'm on board. I'll try to get post up in the next couple of days, if you're still interested.  :-)