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I've had Katawa Shoujo installed on my computer for a while now, almost a year, and I'd been meaning to get to playing it, but it wasn't until Monday that I actually sat down and opened it up. I wasn't sure what to expect, other than that I'd heard it was 'surprisingly tasteful'. To be honest, I regret not getting to it sooner, but now that it's over, that I've played through all the paths, I find myself wanting to open up the game again, find a new path and a new story, even though there aren't any more.

Really, I just want to spend more time at Yamaku.

So now I turn to fanfic. I've found a pair of fics called Confession and Conflict that I rather enjoyed, not specifically for the pairing, but because it really captured that feeling like everyone I've come to know and love was there; it really captured that sense of community that I was looking for. While I root through the fanworks forum for more to satisfy my fix, I want to know what other people did to fill their own need for more, if anyone else has any recommendations.

May I point you to the library or the book club?

Don't forget Miki's path.

Skeeve wrote:While I root through the fanworks forum for more to satisfy my fix, I want to know what other people did to fill their own need for more, if anyone else has any recommendations.

Well, if you're so inclined, you could always do what I did and try your own hand at fan fiction. I'd never written much of anything before, and I wound up writing 60 chapters over two years. It was crazy, but fun.

Also, from your username I'm going to guess that you're a fan of Robert Asprin's Myth books, which is very cool. The first several books in that series are among my favorite fantasy novels of all time.

Mirage_GSM wrote:May I point you to the library or the book club?

Charmant wrote:Don't forget Miki's path.

Awesome. Thanks for the recommendations and the links.

dewelar wrote:Well, if you're so inclined, you could always do what I did and try your own hand at fan fiction. I'd never written much of anything before, and I wound up writing 60 chapters over two years. It was crazy, but fun.

Also, from your username I'm going to guess that you're a fan of Robert Asprin's Myth books, which is very cool. The first several books in that series are among my favorite fantasy novels of all time.

Every now and then I do get bitten by the writer's bug, but I usually have some trouble sticking with it. Although I am a lot less ADD than I used to be... maybe.

And yeah, I'm a big fan of the Mythadventures series. It's not a sweeping fantasy epic, but every now and then you just want some cheap laughs.

When I first started looking into KS Fanfics I found this over on reddit, a good list - and most of the links bring you back here anyway. (Can I suggest the Suzu-Route? )

Skeeve wrote:
Every now and then I do get bitten by the writer's bug, but I usually have some trouble sticking with it. Although I am a lot less ADD than I used to be... maybe.

Why not start with a one-shot? People here are very good at giving helpful feedback.

Skeeve wrote:While I root through the fanworks forum for more to satisfy my fix, I want to know what other people did to fill their own need for more, if anyone else has any recommendations.

I began working out when I started Emi route a year ago. And I continued after finishing the route, inspired about how Hisao developed a good healthy habit of exercising to improve himself.

I may not have an Emi in my life, but that doesn't mean I have no reasons to work out.

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I dont really have a recommendation on how to fill your own need. Judging by this thread, it looks like youre looking for more literature. How do you like to draw? I love looking at KS artwork

Gajzla wrote:When I first started looking into KS Fanfics I found this over on reddit, a good list - and most of the links bring you back here anyway. (Can I suggest the Suzu-Route? )

Why not start with a one-shot? People here are very good at giving helpful feedback.

You certainly can suggest the Suzu route; I'll definitely take a look. And you know, I think I just might look for some inspiration, write a couple drabbles or short scenes or something.

HereticNine wrote:I dont really have a recommendation on how to fill your own need. Judging by this thread, it looks like youre looking for more literature. How do you like to draw? I love looking at KS artwork

Me, I'm a terrible artist. I have Hisao's problem; I know what I want to see on the page, but getting it out through my hands is something else entirely.

Skeeve wrote:

Gajzla wrote:When I first started looking into KS Fanfics I found this over on reddit, a good list - and most of the links bring you back here anyway. (Can I suggest the Suzu-Route? )

Why not start with a one-shot? People here are very good at giving helpful feedback.

You certainly can suggest the Suzu route; I'll definitely take a look. And you know, I think I just might look for some inspiration, write a couple drabbles or short scenes or something.

HereticNine wrote:I dont really have a recommendation on how to fill your own need. Judging by this thread, it looks like youre looking for more literature. How do you like to draw? I love looking at KS artwork

Me, I'm a terrible artist. I have Hisao's problem; I know what I want to see on the page, but getting it out through my hands is something else entirely.

That is the same issue I have. Its like there is as total disconnect between my brain and my hands when it comes to handwriting or drawing or anything requires really intricate work.

ArazelEternal wrote:That is the same issue I have. Its like there is as total disconnect between my brain and my hands when it comes to handwriting or drawing or anything requires really intricate work.

Practice helps. And I find digital drawing helps too. Easier to keep the spacing right, undo mistakes, and you can use layers to work on everything bit-by-bit.