Should the adult content be turned off?

[ProfAllister]

So, most of what's worth saying has already been said...

As for the question of whether or not the sex scenes add to the plot - The description of the act, etc. does not, strictly speaking, add anything more than "And then we had sex." The imagery can be uncomfortable, but a lot of work was put into the subtleties. The girls' faces are very expressive, rather than a pornographic "O face." In certain scenes, there's notes of fear, discomfort, nervousness, guilt, etc. The entire context of the scenes - the lead-up, how exactly the action is described, and the associated imagery - is the element that really adds to the plot, as each oft he scenes addresses some facet of sexual politics integral to the conflicts present in that arc.

As for the appropriateness of the visuals - There are a ton of breasts, almost as many nipples, a vagina, and half a penis. And a lot of dolls in coupling poses. And one of the girls has visible pubic hair. The visuals may make you uncomfortable, they may have a negative effect on you. In the end, the experience you have is unique to you, and the experience will have an effect on you. Provided you can look at the images in the sense of conveying a story, and appreciate what's being conveyed in a respectful manner, they're a benefit.

That being said, if you aren't comfortable with the imagery, or it will lead to uncomfortable results if someone sees it, there's me suggestion: You can usually recognize the lead-up to a sex scene, and, if you're very aware, you can probably even recognize it before the first nipples appear (some paths are easier to recognize than others). At that point, turn your monitor off, and start clicking through. There are certain themes used during close emotional scenes (including sex scenes). Once that music goes away, turn the monitor back on. Open the menu, then go to "Text History." There you can review the text, which is, at worst, light erotica. If you're feeling comfortable, you can then use the rewind feature, to get context, or play through the less sexual portions of the story.

[Pseudogenesis]

When I walk into a museum and see one of those positively lewd topless greek statues, I get so offended that I immediately have to go to the public lavatory and rinse out my entire body with bleach, while cursing the fact that I have reproductive organs.

Of course I turn off adult content.

I can taste the sarcasm from here. It's magnificent.


I'll be sure to turn on my deadpan-detector every time I see that adorable spider's eyes in your avatar.

See, I wanted to go with sarcasm; it's my fall-back state of mind. Unfortunately, sarcasm is so often misinterpreted as trolling on forums - it's how I got perma-banned from the WoW boards.

A little advice; don't try sarcastic quips on the WoW boards - the GMs seem to have Asperger's.

Asperger's? I thought we agreed that Pandora's box should remain closed.

[Helbereth]

Asperger's? I thought we agreed that Pandora's box should remain closed.

Until someone comes up with a better, more descriptive term for what my brother has, I'll call it how I see it.

[Pseudogenesis]

Nothing wrong with that. I don't know enough to call anyone out on conspiracies anyway.

[Tununias]

At times like this I think to myself, "What would Kenji do?"

[LOL WUT]

Nothing wrong with that. I don't know enough to call anyone out on conspiracies anyway.

Feminist Conspiracies? Hmm?


500 Yen Brah?

[Oddball]

That being said, if you aren't comfortable with the imagery, or it will lead to uncomfortable results if someone sees it, there's me suggestion: You can usually recognize the lead-up to a sex scene, and, if you're very aware, you can probably even recognize it before the first nipples appear (some paths are easier to recognize than others). At that point, turn your monitor off, and start clicking through. There are certain themes used during close emotional scenes (including sex scenes). Once that music goes away, turn the monitor back on. Open the menu, then go to "Text History." There you can review the text, which is, at worst, light erotica. If you're feeling comfortable, you can then use the rewind feature, to get context, or play through the less sexual portions of the story.

Frankly, if you're not comfortable with it, you should probably be playing a different game.