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It's more annoying that people are basically using the term as an insult as if calling something porn -- however tame -- automatically makes it a bad thing when just labelling it porn achieves nothing, even if we used the term as liberally as we'd need to. And then they have the gall to get upset at being called prude, lol.

Prude is the most accurate word in these cases. But its a DOAX thread honored tradition. There will always be someone who stumbles into these threads and gets grumpy because there are bikinis. May Honoka save them from damnation.
 

it's for jerking off, not playing

yeah man, "Butt Battles" are engaging two handed gameplay I'm sure

"Unique relationship system" like every other newgrounds anime "dating" sim from the late 2000s where you buy women the right presents till they get their tits out for you, cause that's how women work?

They don't remove their clothes from you giving gifts. Like I said previously, the point of friendships is for them to gift you back rare items you can't buy otherwise.

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Besides, I said the mechanic was the same, not that they removed their clothes
though clearly it sounds like they do, I'm sure the rare swimsuits are very demure


Again, this all sounds exactly like the bog standard dating sim mechanics of flash websites gone by.
Lol, you alright buddy? You sound really invested in this.
 
Actually I show it cheaper on PlayAsia than yesAsia so not sure that's always true?

Generally speaking it is. Compare the price of #FE for example, Yesasia's price is almost 10 dollars cheaper right now. Even without the slight sale it's on, Yesasia's price is still cheaper. It's just one example of many really. Playasia is also just a really scummy website.
 
Isnt senran kagura still on twitch though, and those characters are minors iirc compared to this game which has everyone at 18(i think thats the youngest aged (though looks be deceiving) character) or older.

I'm almost sure Senran Kagura EV was banned for a while but it seems that changed.

All the Sakura VN games are banned though for example.

Also the SK characters have no age ;)

It's not outright banned. A friend told me that if you're streaming it just to goof off in the dressing room you put yourself at risk.
 
I'm replying to other posters, that's how forums work guy

But pointing out that the game treats relationships in a very basic and insulting fashion is obviously prudish of you, FlammableD. So why even post? Duh.

I mean, that's the argument presented against you here.
 
Generally speaking it is. Compare the price of #FE for example, Yesasia's price is almost 10 dollars cheaper right now. Even without the slight sale it's on, Yesasia's price is still cheaper. It's just one example of many really. Playasia is also just a really scummy website.

Thx but went ahead and ordered from PlayAsia because it's cheaper and also because the Asian multi language version isn't even available on Yesasia anyway. Thanks though as it looks like a good resource to have on hand for the future, appreciate your help.
 
So you're saying that people who express criticism of weird sexism/odd game mechanics that devalue women should be banned or?

No, but people seem to think so. I don't call the shots on who gets banned, but I have noticed a general lack of moderation when it comes to DOAX3 threads. I can't proclaim why that is, so I just drop it and move on. It should be common knowledge to know the difference between someone who is legitimately criticizing and someone who is drive-by posting. Simply look in this very thread to witness it. Read the quote below for more on why things seem odd.

This needs to be addressed its happening every thread. If i go do this in say a fallout thread right now or go start a list war in an xbox thread ill be dead within 10 minutes.

It is what it is. Pseudo-modding will lead you down a dark path so just do like me and let it go.

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Besides, I said the mechanic was the same, not that they removed their clothes
though clearly it sounds like they do, I'm sure the rare swimsuits are very demure

I'll assume you've played none of the DOAX games. Some of them are, some of them aren't. Some of them are costumes from the fighting games, some are better swimsuits, some are just simply cool looking items that serve no purpose other than to look at. For example the older games had an Xbox console you could receive as a gift. Think of it as purples or greens in an RPG, except they are not meant for stats but for showing off.

Again, this all sounds exactly like the bog standard dating sim mechanics of flash websites gone by.

You are free to enjoy those games if you wish or the DOAX games. Just remember that these games come with DLC so its probably better to wait on a discounted version if you are interested. I've argued before in these threads and I'm pretty much done doing the back and forth. I'm coming in this thread to inform those that don't know about the games, possibly such as yourself. I'm not going to be the one defending them. Someone else will fight that fight with you.
 
But pointing out that the game treats relationships in a very basic and insulting fashion is obviously prudish of you, FlammableD. So why even post? Duh.

I mean, that's the argument presented against you here.

lol lets not talk about prudes in a DOA volleyball thread
 
lol lets not talk about prudes in a DOA volleyball thread

I didn't bring it up. One of our resident sexists who always just rushes to using the word prude did. Utilizing it the way they do brings nothing to the conversation and dismisses any actual criticism brought up.

Thx but went ahead and ordered from PlayAsia because it's cheaper and also because the Asian multi language version isn't even available on Yesasia anyway. Thanks though as it looks like a good resource to have on hand for the future, appreciate your help.

You're welcome.
 
I don't think that DOAX3 should be a hill that anyone tries to die on (on either side). It's just some low level smut that's extremely tame compared to real smut like my mother's very graphic trashy romance novel audiobooks that she openly listens to on her ipad or my girlfriend's Attack on Titan doujinshi erotica. It's like a barely PG-13 doujinshi at best/worst.
 
I don't think that DOAX3 should be a hill that anyone tries to die on (on either side). It's just some low level smut that's extremely tame compared to real smut like my mother's very graphic trashy romance novel audiobooks that she openly listens to on her ipad or my girlfriend's Attack on Titan doujinshi erotica. It's like a barely PG-13 doujinshi at best/worst.

Mostly true. Doesn't mean critique of the game's relationship system can't be made though.

No, but people seem to think so. I don't call the shots on who gets banned, but I have noticed a general lack of moderation when it comes to DOAX3 threads. I can't proclaim why that is, so I just drop it and move on. It should be common knowledge to know the difference between someone who is legitimately criticizing and someone who is drive-by posting. Simply look in this very thread to witness it. Read the quote below for more on why things seem odd.

Thank you for the clarification.
 
I don't think that DOAX3 should be a hill that anyone tries to die on (on either side). It's just some low level smut that's extremely tame compared to real smut like my mother's very graphic trashy romance novel audiobooks that she openly listens to on her ipad or my girlfriend's Attack on Titan doujinshi erotica. It's like a barely PG-13 doujinshi at best/worst.
Mostly this. Getting hung up over inaccurate depictions of relationships in this game is hilarious.
 
You're really into this, huh?

Just responding to their toxic argumentation style that they've never stopped using, even here. It has no place in any honest discussion. I don't care for casual sexism being utilized as though it's some sort of solid argument. And it's hypocritical of them to say the least to so consistently invest in such insults while acting like other's simply critiquing any work are the ones truly invested.
 
nobody here is saying the gameplay is going to be fantastic, but in EVERY GODDAMNED THREAD people gotta be all, "why not just make a porn game?"

Try and understand why some jimmies might be rustled.

It's the equivalent of posting "but what do you even do?" in a No Man's Sky thread.
 
So glad I pre-ordered this the other week.

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I was wondering as I'm in the UK with a UK/EU PSN+ account, will the ROW/Asian version of DOAX3 - DLC be out on the UK/EU PSN shop?

I have seen people talking about setting up a Japanese PSN account but doing things like this worries me in-case anything goes wrong
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Just another thing, is this 1080p 60fps?
 
So glad I pre-ordered this the other week.

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I was wondering as I'm in the UK with a UK/EU PSN+ account, will the ROW/Asian version of DOAX3 - DLC be out on the UK/EU PSN shop?

I have seen people talking about setting up a Japanese PSN account but doing things like this worries me in-case anything goes wrong
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Just another thing, is this 1080p 60fps?

No. You'll almost certainly need to buy DLC from the same store as the game is from. But that shouldn't be an issue - I've had both Japanese and HK PSN accounts for years (for demos mostly). Just skip the credit card bollocks by buying PSN cards from playasia etc
 
I'm glad there are people out there analyzing and criticizing our softcore porn video games. You're making the world a better place. We really can't have companies making smut games without deep and realistic relationship mechanics.
 
I'm glad there are people out there analzying and criticizing our softcore porn video games. You're making the world a better place. We really can't have companies making smut games without deep and realistic relationship mechanics.

The game knows what it is, and so do we. We're not making it out to be a well written, ground breaking game with deep meaningful relationship systems.

However it has it's merits beyond just "tame smut". Does every game have to have a deeply woven narrative? Does every game need to be a grizzled third person shooter, or open world action game with RPG elements?

Sometimes I just want to play a game with attractive women playing volleyball and relaxing on an island.

Not sure why others take such offense to the game. If you don't like it, like anything in this world: just ignore it. It's not offending or hurting anyone.
 
Why did I wait to pre-order? I wanted to wait and see if English was confirmed for the Japanese version too (just so I could import it through AmiAmi in one of my combined orders) and now VGP is sold out of the PS4 version. I'm sure they'll get more in, but still. :/

Ideally, I'd love to grab the Japanese version, just so I could use my JPN PSN account and didn't need to create another one for the DLC. Procrastination, it's an ugly thing.
 
The game knows what it is, and so do we. We're not making it out to be a well written, ground breaking game with deep meaningful relationship systems.

However it has it's merits beyond just "tame smut". Does every game have to have a deeply woven narrative? Does every game need to be a grizzled third person shooter, or open world action game with RPG elements?

It does have merits beyond that and I know I will most likely enjoy the collecting aspect, but let's be real. It's smut. And that's great, because that's exactly why I'll buy it. Also volleyball or something.

I just think seriously "criticising" this game that doesn't AT ALL pretend to be something more, is akin to going on Youporn and posting comments under videos of someone doing a striptease telling everyone how wrong it is. It's just so weird that this is the game you'd pick to make your point.
Why did I wait to pre-order? I wanted to wait and see if English was confirmed for the Japanese version too (just so I could import it through AmiAmi in one of my combined orders) and now VGP is sold out of the PS4 version. I'm sure they'll get more in, but still. :/

Ideally, I'd love to grab the Japanese version, just so I could use my JPN PSN account and didn't need to create another one for the DLC. Procrastination, it's an ugly thing.

Yeah don't worry, that happens often with VGP. Try hitting them up on twitter if it stays out of stock for much longer. Also VGP doesn't charge your CC until it ships, so you can just make a pre-order and cancel it if you see a better option later.
 
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