That Cheap and Sacred Thing - Drama/Sci-fi

[manga_otaku]

If your hunch is correct manga_otaku ...
I might collapse ! From happines of course !

Would we all not?!

@ carosene if you do make a sequel no monster truck sex please T_T (but 4-komas are a-ok~!)

[carosene]

What?! U no like monster truck sex? o.o See, you guys need to tell me these things. XD

No, the "For sure" was in response to the last line in Omnix's post, which was thanking me for the game. ^-^ The jury's still out on the sequel, and is expected to be out until Darlings is considerably closer too release.

(Speaking of that, I need to go work on it... o.o;; )

Don't collapse, Omnix! XD

But seriously, how is everyone feeling on adult content in the potential-sequel? Yes? No? Optional ok?

[manga_otaku]

I'm fine with it.

No monster truck sex though.
*hides in corner*

[carosene]

Wait, so what's wrong with it? XD Is it the location, or Jude and Elly, or...?

[papillon]

How about monster truck mecha cosplay sex?

*ducks and runs*

[Riviera]

What?! U no like monster truck sex? o.o See, you guys need to tell me these things. XD

No, the "For sure" was in response to the last line in Omnix's post, which was thanking me for the game. ^-^ The jury's still out on the sequel, and is expected to be out until Darlings is considerably closer too release.

(Speaking of that, I need to go work on it... o.o;; )

Don't collapse, Omnix! XD

But seriously, how is everyone feeling on adult content in the potential-sequel? Yes? No? Optional ok?

*pops out of nowhere*

Yes or optional! Both are fine with me!

Yes, I cried at the end of this one even with all the warnings.

Amazing story, amazing characters. I'd adore a sequel. If it lets me boink Jude, so much the better! I loved that boy more than I really should for the amount of time he was around.

*poof*

[Omnix]

To be honest i think it would make a game a bit spicier ...
It might become more adult in way like A.I. was ...
So 100% yes for sexual content, but as i always say, Story first, hentai later :3
So waiting for sequel, with or without sexual content ...
And if monster truck sex it's quite allright, in comparison with monster mecha cosplay sex ... HAHA !

[manga_otaku]

Monster truck sex with two EternaLovers? That'd definitely get the government going xD
Location is awesome though :3

*hides in corner*

[azureXtwilight]

Yesh, I need more autumnXjude. I mean, well...
As for adult option, I think yes. I am an adult now lol XD

[carosene]

Thanks guys for your input. ^-^

When I wrote TCAST I thought it was a little disturbing, but because it seems to be liked by a wide range of people it seems no one is bothered like I thought they would be. o.o So I'm trying to get a sense of what you guys are ok with.

[manga_otaku]

Haha xD what did you think we'd react like? *perks up ears*

[carosene]

Well, I didn't expect it to be so well-liked. XD I expected a niche audience to like it but the mainstream to not be really into it.

[IanaBri]

I played this a few weeks ago... I honestly don't know what to say about it... It's hard to put into words exactly how I felt about it. I was touched very deeply on some unexplained level.

I've never been much for Kinetic Novels. I've only played a few and disliked them so intensely that I haven't tried anymore until this one. I hate being unable to make a decision for the story and turn it completely around, but this was different. I enjoyed it ever so much. It has probably changed my mind about KNs as a whole... I sort of appreciate you for opening me up to this.

If you don't mind me asking, how did you come up with this idea? I'm really feeling this story. I think it was just lovely. I think you have tons of skill... And I admire you officially now. You definitely have my seal of approval.

Do you personally know or would you recommend any other fantastic kinetic novels?

[Taleweaver]

IDo you personally know or would you recommend any other fantastic kinetic novels?

Gakuen Redux. Six years old now, but it hasn't aged a day.

[carosene]

@IianaBri Thank you for posting! I'm so grateful to hear that you enjoyed TCAST.

I understand your frustration with KNs. xD While I enjoy them, when I want to play a visual novel, they're frustrating. Besides, some of them are people figuring out Ren'py, which is a good thing for people to do, and it's good for people to get feedback on those, but it may dilute the meaning of kinetic novels for casual gamers. *shrugs*

Psht, would I mind being asked for self-indulgent answers? XD Of course not!
Well, I think when I thought of it, I had seen A.I. and I had read a book of short stories, simply titled "Robots" edited by Jack Dann and Gardner Dozois. They made me realize that you can write an emotional story about robots in ways that you can't with humans, and I wanted to contribute to the conversation of what exactly makes one human. That's about it. The rest came from my brain.

Aww, you flatter me. XD Thank you so much for your kind comments! But I feel it's a little premature to officially admire me after TCAST, maybe you shouldn't make it official until you play my second game. XD

As for the kinetic novel recommendations...
Well, I was scrolling through the kinetic novel section of the Ren'ai archive and I was pretty embarrassed by how few of them I've played. o.o
I can't think of any that gave me the emotional response that you just described, but I loved Cell Phone Love Letter http://www.renai.us/game/cellphone.shtml (the art is interesting, but get past it, it's worth it XD) and the Acquae games. http://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewto ... 39&start=0