#olba rambles

[that-culdesac-kid]

Just... something that I noticed while looking at Baxter's massive wardrobe collection.

He sure is more committed to his pockets than to the people in his life, huh.

[a-linearis]

Still haven't played the Derek or Baxter dlcs cuz I'm too emotionally attached to Cove-

[where are my fellow demiromantics at HAHAHA 💀]

[that-culdesac-kid]

I'm sorry, but the image of Baxter dramatically revealing the bold choice he just made on his ice cream only for it to be a popsicle of Bubbles from Power Puff Girls will never not be funny to me.

You know what, I agree. That was a really risky choice.

Living on the edge:

[a-linearis]

visual novels : the best form of escapism

(after books, ofc)

One of my friends made me play "Our Life: Beginnings & Always" last summer and I have no regrets. I have played through the whole goddamn thing 3 times over from then til now, and got married to Cove, three times over.

This probably isn't healthy. Will I play it a 4th time? yes I will.

I literally refuse to be mean in that game. I refuse. I don't want to hurt any of their fictional feelings WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME.

Am I using this game to substitute real life intimacy that I don't receive from my loved ones? (is that my fault or...? I should really check that out) Probably.

No, but seriously, it's awesome. As a closeted queer kid ("queer" in the reclaimed sense), it's the dream to be able to be who you want to be (from skin colour to name to style to hair) and exist with parents and family who love you for who you are. The 4C hairstyle rep made me want to CRY the first time I saw it. One of the times I played, I transitioned in Step 4 (bonding moment with my guy Terry, that was a lovely little detail) and everyone just got it like, pronouns, gendered terms, everything. Literally the dream.

Low initiative setting for Cove tho. Just needed to put that there

I feel like I understand better what sort of intimacy I'd like in friendships and possible relationships, which is always a plus. A good friendship just makes my soul wanna leave my body (in a good way)

Also, voiced names.

Voiced names.

Had to put that there too.

Anyone who's played the Derek DLC/Baxter DLC, would you recommend??? I'm thinking that once my exams are over, I'm going to get on that :)

Any recs for visual novels would also be welcome!

[I heard Under Maintenance is good, I've also played Error143 and did enjoy it (a lot) but I heard there had been some drama to do with it?? I don't have twitter, and I'm not so sure I wanna know...?]

Thanks for reading :)

[a-linearis]

I listen to this to summon my favourite memories with Cove Holden in my head and replay them on command

[jensvisualnoveladventures]

At some point I really need to figure out what she wears during each step of the game. Along with her formal wear.