Nocturnaliss In reply to ??? [2017-08-17 15:13:52 +0000 UTC]

You too! And make many more fractals I didn't know you made such great stuff. Shoulda checked your gallery out way sooner. XD

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GrimDreamArt In reply to ??? [2017-08-08 16:50:37 +0000 UTC]

Hi Isabelle! Thanks a lot for watching me

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Nocturnaliss In reply to GrimDreamArt [2017-08-09 10:19:08 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! Thank you for sharing your inspirational art

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Kichhu [2017-07-27 14:49:09 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! I loved the design of your piece, especially the contrast between her non-human eyes and the delicateness of the roses. Well done

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Goddess-of-Gales In reply to ??? [2017-07-11 22:40:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav <3 ^^ Always a pleasure to see someone on here who appears to love dragons as much as do.

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Goddess-of-Gales [2017-07-12 16:30:02 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome! In fact, I faved it to remind myself to play and give you my thoughts ^^ I found your piece through the Discord server ProjectArt, to discover it's actually a visual novel. I like visual novels and did feel attracted by the art. Didn't think I'd like it so much that I'd curse the coding gods for giving me an error screen that, ultimately, rang the game's demise.

I'll be noting you answers to your questions, as well as all the additional thoughts I had.

One thing is for damn sure: you HAVE GOT to continue/complete it. Seriously. I want to see the rest of the story *.*

(also: I adore Dragons. Which is why Valor made my brain squee everywhere. )

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Goddess-of-Gales In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-07-13 00:22:20 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thank you so much!! <3 You don't know how much that means to me!! I love VNs, too. Naturally that's why I've always wanted to make one and now I feel I have enough knowledge and skill to be able to do so. ^^

Lol. I'm sorry about that. Do you remember where it crashed? This is part of the reason I wanted to get people to start alpha testing, because it's a pretty large project. So I was afraid there might've been a bug or two that I missed. So if you can remember where the error occurred then it'll give me an idea of where to look and fix it.

Oh, I am determined to complete this!! In the past, I have been the type to lose interest and move on to something else, but not this time!! I'm sticking it out to the end no matter how long it takes or how big it gets. xD

Yes!! Not ashamed to admit I'm a bit obsessive when it comes to dragons. Especially the red ones <3 That's why I just had to throw one in there somewhere. Glad to see I'm not the only one who feels that way. ;D

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Goddess-of-Gales [2017-07-13 08:45:39 +0000 UTC]

As an aspiring known writer, I think I can understand that feeling when someone you don't know takes an interest in your works really though: . It makes me happy to see you happy ^^ - AND, like I said, I really did enjoy your work. It's very clear you invested a lot of yourself in it. So, yeah: your work.

Absolutely, and that's something I'll be mentioning in my note to you (because let's keep spoilers off the comments << XD). I have the traceback file as well, if that can help you figure out what went wrong.

Well, if it helps your motivation, I for one really want to see the rest of it. I had to quit playing because the errors piled up to the point of crashing the game, but dammit I wanna know what happens next. XD your determination is awesome. X3

I've been obsessive since I was a kid. That's 30 years of obsession and a collection of statues, books, certainly other stuff I can't think about now... XD. I'm more of a Black Dragon fan, but well: black. Evil-like Dragons ftw XD (though, admittedly, I'm especially fond of Draco in Dragonheart. Best Dragon movie EVER. I remember seeing it at the movies and crying of happy at the end. Yes, the end was sad, but in a way it was beautiful, and Draco became a part of everything *.* ahem.)

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Goddess-of-Gales In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-07-15 15:36:23 +0000 UTC]

Yes Draco!! I love that move, as well!! <3 Him and Smaug were the first dragons of my childhood that led me to fall in love. They're both such wonderful characters showing both the good and wicked side of dragons.
However, today I'd say Paarthurnax from Skyrim is my favorite dragon character. I just love that he's the wise old dragon on top of the mountain and I could never bring my character to join the Blades, because of my love and devotion towards him. :'3
I also really like the dragons in the "Wings of Fire" books. Even though it's technically a children's series, I just adore all the characters and the storytelling. Tui T. Sutherland is a very talented writer without a doubt. ^^

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Goddess-of-Gales [2017-07-18 11:27:56 +0000 UTC]

I totally agree with you. For me, Draco has always represented what I saw Dragons as: majestic, powerful, and kind. Though I do love me some wicked Smaug-like Dragons as well ;D

Ahh Paarthurnax is a great Dragon character. I do love Alduin as well, his design, and how powerful he is. Thank goodness we have games bringing us worthwhile Dragon characters. I personally adored Breath of Fire 2; the story was really poignant, and Dragons played a central role.

Never heard of Wings of Fire, but something being 'children' or 'young adult' won't stop me from reading if the story's good. I'll have to look into it. Book-wise, my favourite series is Dragonsbane by Barbara Hambly. I bought this book a couple decades ago on a whim (because Dragons), and absolutely adored how the Dragon character was portrayed, as well as his magic, the very essence of who he is. It's not an easy read due to long-winded descriptions and a collection of difficult terms, but I found it oh so worth it.

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Goddess-of-Gales In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-07-22 04:04:16 +0000 UTC]

Yes, whether a dragon is considered "good" or "evil" they are loved.
Oh, yes!! I love Alduin's design, too <3 Normally I don't like the two-legged dragons as much, but that's one of many that Bethesda really nailed in Skyrim. ^^ I never played any of the Breath of Fire games, but Ken (my fiance) has, so he told me about them and said I can play it on his emulator if I want, so I might have to do that now, because... dragons. <3 I'll check out Dragonsbane, too. I'm sure I'll like it, because I love reading—especially when there's a dragon <3

Yes!! You must at least read the first Wings of Fire!! It's kind of like Warriors, but makes for a better story (in my opinion) and is all about dragons not cats (obviously). Actually it gets a little dark for a children's story. There's plenty of killing (especially breaking necks), war, and death—but it is still classified as a children's series. However, I felt the same thing when I read my first Redwall book. I was like "This is a children's story!?" o.o So maybe it's just me naively thinking children's book should be all sunshine and rainbows.

Plus they're an easy read, so I can go through them pretty quickly. Usually reading four or five chapters in one sitting, but then I finish them in less than a week and have to wait a long time for the next one to come out :'3

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Goddess-of-Gales [2017-07-27 09:20:03 +0000 UTC]

I adored Alduin. Normally not into two-legged Dragons either, but his design is simply fantastic. In fact, I love him so much I got the collector's edition of Skyrim. Without knowing if I'd like the game. I just wanted Alduin. << XD;

Ahh if you do play Breath of Fire (especially 2), I'll be curious to know what you think of it. It remains to me one of the greatest games I've ever played, but I know I'm highly biased because it's simply the first great game I played (that had Dragons and a compelling story and gameplay and graphics and-- well, you get the idea. XD; ). And I'll want to know what you think of Dragonsbane just talking about it makes me want to read it over. I do think you'll like it. I do hope. XD

That doesn't even sound like a children's story XD definitely will have to keep it in mind. I do think children's books shouldn't be all dark, but not all rainbows and sunshines, either. I mean, look at Harry Potter: it starts relatively safe for kids, but by book 3 things start to get much darker. And keep getting darker. Kids grow up, as well.

I still have books to read because I spend most of my time writing XD I don't read as often as I should, despite having books at hand that i really do want read. Like, y'know... your book << XD which I need to get on sometime. So I can give you more feedback (and fangirl more over Greyhawk )

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Goddess-of-Gales In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-07-31 03:07:57 +0000 UTC]

I know what you mean about being biased about the first game you really truly enjoyed.  For me those games are Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (first N64 game), Pokemon: Yellow (first gameboy color game), Darkcloud and Save the Homeland (first ps2 games), and DragonAge: Origins (first xbox360 game). Each of those are some of my favorites still, just because I not only enjoyed them all, but each marked a new beginning in my gaming history. I can't remember my first DS game, so it must have been not all that great. And I know for sure my first ps4 game wasn't all that great, but I'm sure you get the point. xD

It's funny you mention that about Harry Potter. I loved the first three books—couldn't put them down. I read them when they were first starting to come out and I remember how excited I was, counting down the days until I could read the new Harry Potter. Then I struggled through the fourth and about halfway through the fifth I just gave up on it. I think it's because it started out as a fun, adventurous children's series, but ended up as more of a dark, dramatic, teenager series. I have never cared for teenager books, even when I was a teen myself. I pretty much went from children's chapter stories to adult ones—about the time when I was in middle school, so I never went through a "teen" phase in terms of reading material.

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Goddess-of-Gales [2017-07-31 09:00:53 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow you even know Dark Cloud. That's such an old, niche game - in fact, the very first game I got for the PS2, and I loved it to bits. Its sequel Dark Chronicle was pretty fun too, but for some reason Dark Cloud stuck out more in my mind... even though I think I remember more of Chronicle's gameplay. Ah well. Those were different and a lot of fun. Save the Homeland is the only game I've never heard of. And, yes, I totally understand where you come from XD I mean, I even remember Commodore 64 games with great love because that machine introduced me to video gaming. Dragon Age: Origins was fantastic. So was Ocarina of Time for its... time. And even Pokémon Yellow. XD for me, the most remarkable games (aside from Breath of Fire 2) were those of the Shin Megami Series because they introduced me to a whole other dimension of video game storytelling: darker, incredibly profound (especially Nocturne/Lucifer's Call), and different from the rest. There's been quite a few good games over the years, but sadly I can't remember them all. Damn. I bet if we start talking games, we could talk forever. XD

Hah interesting. I read Harry Potter past my twenties, so for me the darker books were in fact the most interesting (even though I'm not too fond of the last one, but I simply never understood the logic of its ending). On the whole I remember it as a great series, but at points I'd wished for other PoVs than just Harry's. What can be said is that, throughout the majority of the books, things made sense. And that's pretty difficult to do overall.
Out of curiosity, did you watch the Harry Potter movies? Or did you just never care to know how the story ends?

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Goddess-of-Gales In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-08-14 01:48:30 +0000 UTC]

It was one of my favorite PS2 games When I saw it was available for the PS4, it was one that I had to have right then and there (my ps2 doesn't work anymore T.T). I loved the first one for the characters, stories, and sound track (I still listen to the songs on my MP3 player). But I did like the gameplay for the second one better. I think they had more weapons in that one, too (I probably still have the walk-through guide somewhere).

Of the Shin Megami Series, Persona 3 and 4 are the only ones I've played (if you even consider them as part of it). But I loved them both, especially 3 <3 The only thing that would have made them perfect, was if there was an option to play as a female character. I just prefer playing as a girl rather than some smelly old boy. Lol. Or at least give him the option to be gay, so I don't got to flirt with girls. xD

I only saw the movies up to the fifth one (Order of the Phoenix, I believe). Originally I was waiting until I read the other books (because I did own them all at some point thanks to birthday/christmas gifts), but since I never got around to reading the books, I never bothered to finish the movies either. That's okay by me though. In my mind, Harry Potter will always be an innocent, little eleven year-old and not a moody teenager. (Or adult for that matter) Lol. xD I was interested in seeing the Fantastical Beasts—though I haven't yet. It looked interesting (and didn't seem to be about teenagers). Have you seen that one yet and would you recommend it? :3

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Goddess-of-Gales [2017-08-14 08:32:43 +0000 UTC]

RIP PS2 ;.; mine actually still works, but our Tv can't display it properly. It's so pixelated that there's barely any point trying, which is a shame because I still have games to finish. But, I did find something perhaps interesting to you as well online: pcsx2.net/ . Haven't tested it, but I'll wager it works well ^^
You do make me want to try Dark Cloud again after so long. But. Too much to game. Currently I'm lost on World of Final Fantasy, then I still have Breath of the Wild to finish, then back to Skyrim, and... I'm pretty sure I have more waiting for me. XD;

PERSONA 3 OMG YES   though I loved 5 (and wish 3 to be remade 5-like), 3 is my absolute top favourite. I looooooved the story and characters oh so much. It was creepy and dark as hell and the ending oh gods   
But so good. And I get your point XD I don't mind either way. And Imagine the game takes so much place on the disk there simply would be no room for such an option.

I haven't seen Fantastical Beasts, and don't plan to. Kind of let the Harry Potter world walk away from me with the last 'book': I'd wanted to read Cursed child, until I realized it was written as a play. And, like I said, the ending never really made sense to me... Plus, some of my favourite characters don't make it out of book 7. So when a character dies that makes you think of one of your own, you're like: ... I'm done. It sucks but well. XD; I don't mind deaths at all, but some simply felt unnecessary, and then I mind.
But, if you do end up watching it, I'd like to know if it's worth watching

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Goddess-of-Gales In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-08-19 05:39:17 +0000 UTC]

Ooo... yes indeed!! *bookmarks* Though I'll probably have to try it on Ken's computer—mine can't handle games all that well. I seriously need to upgrade, because there's a lot of awesome computer games that I miss playing/want to play.

I hated that ending!! T^T Honestly I wasn't even aware that the main character was dead (I thought he was just resting) until I played that bonus bit. I was so devastated, I never finished the epilogue (which was kind of boring in my opinion anyway). 5 is the newest one, right? It looks SO good!! I want it, but I haven't been in a mood to marathon any new games. I love video games, but I'm the type that'll get addicted and that's bad for my art/writing which will be ignored. x3

I know exactly what you mean. That's why I'm hesitant to watch/read the Game of Thrones series, even though it looks interesting (and dragons <3)—I hear there's a lot of character-killing in it. D:

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Goddess-of-Gales [2017-08-19 09:04:07 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I used to have an emulator for PS1, and it didn't take that strong a computer... But for PS2, I'd recommend a decent machine. I haven't checked the requirements, but I recommend a good machine anyway XD out of curiosity, what do you have in your PC?

I understood when he wouldn't wake up, and then the rest of the epilogue just... confirmed. I tried to play the bonus, but I found it way too hard, so I kinda just stopped :/ but I loved 3. Still do. Always will. Still gotta watch the anime they made of it. And 5 not only looks good, but is good. I spent 186 hours on it (106 first time, 80 on NG+ right after finishing it). I have no regrets. But, I do look at games differently: for me, they're a source of inspiration for my stories. Sometimes it's because the character personalities make me think of my own characters, other times it's just that my mind gets to wander and relax. I used to be able to play 12 hours non-stop without a problem, but when I do that now, I eventually do get feeling I have other things to do XD

So I hear as well. I haven't read/watched it either because, for some reason (and despite Dragons!), I can't feel interested. Don't know why. I don't mind horrible stuff and deaths and suches, especially since they seem to be an integral part of the plots XD but I dunno. I think it's the historical-ish way it's filmed. If the visuals don't please, then I don't watch. :/

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Goddess-of-Gales In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-10-16 23:13:49 +0000 UTC]

Meh, I honestly don't know anything about computer hardware, so I couldn't tell you what I have in it. Only that it's slow and lags whenever I try to play large games (like WOW for example). My husband knows computers, but he says I should just get a new one when we can afford it. It makes sense, mine is a few years old. And I know it doesn't take long for them to get outdated. : P Every time I use Ken's computer I'm always amazed at how fast and smoothly it runs compared to mine. xD

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Aspiring-Awesomeness In reply to ??? [2017-06-03 20:32:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot for the llama, awesome person

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Aspiring-Awesomeness [2017-06-07 15:18:40 +0000 UTC]

Teehee thanks ^^

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Aspiring-Awesomeness In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-06-09 06:04:13 +0000 UTC]

Welcome welcome!!!

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Lishao In reply to ??? [2017-05-25 19:04:56 +0000 UTC]

How do you like your potatoes prepared?

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Lishao [2017-05-27 12:33:54 +0000 UTC]

Mashed

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Lishao In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-05-27 21:23:41 +0000 UTC]

Do you season them?

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Lishao [2017-05-28 08:30:37 +0000 UTC]

Yup: salt, pepper, nutmeg, and last time I added some tandoori. It was yummiful

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Lishao In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-05-28 10:29:21 +0000 UTC]

nutmeg and tandoori? what is this some kind of sweetened indian based potatoes? Ive never heard of this. explain more.

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Lishao [2017-05-29 07:04:33 +0000 UTC]

It's what you get when you like to mix and match seasoning XD I felt like tandoori, so I added tandoori. And nutmeg is a requisite for mashed potatoes. And it was delish. XD

(incidentally, I also add bacon, corn, and cheese to my mashed potatoes. And enough milk to make it light. I love my mashed potatoes. << XD)

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Lishao In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-05-29 07:51:55 +0000 UTC]

I don't think I can handle your mashed potatoes. It's culinary excited chaos.

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Lishao [2017-05-29 08:31:43 +0000 UTC]

It really is! Talking about it makes me feel hungry XD

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Lishao In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-05-29 08:34:28 +0000 UTC]

How about a salad? do you eat salad? walk me through your normal salad.

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Lishao [2017-05-29 08:53:13 +0000 UTC]

Salad, in a bowl. With vinaigrette. ... yeah. <<

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Lishao In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-05-29 08:55:36 +0000 UTC]

What's in your salad? besides Vinaigretette

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Lishao [2017-05-29 09:22:58 +0000 UTC]

... that's it. <<

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Lishao In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-05-29 09:52:04 +0000 UTC]

So.....lettuce and vinaigrette? do have that correct?

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Lishao [2017-05-29 10:09:44 +0000 UTC]

Yep.

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Lishao In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-05-29 10:15:36 +0000 UTC]

i could eat that. Sounds good to me.

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Lishao [2017-05-29 10:29:42 +0000 UTC]

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Tuntalm In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-06-15 18:55:25 +0000 UTC]

This was a glorious talk. :3

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Tuntalm [2017-06-16 11:18:17 +0000 UTC]

Wasn't it? XD

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Tuntalm In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-06-16 15:50:47 +0000 UTC]

I laughed.

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Tuntalm [2017-06-19 08:03:12 +0000 UTC]

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Tuntalm In reply to ??? [2017-05-19 11:55:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the support ! Means a lot !

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Tuntalm [2017-05-19 13:32:35 +0000 UTC]

What'd I do to deserve a hug? o.o

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Tuntalm In reply to Nocturnaliss [2017-05-19 13:56:48 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm. You faved. But don't worry, you always deserve a hug

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Nocturnaliss In reply to Tuntalm [2017-05-22 11:05:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh. ok. Well then. Hug it is. ^^

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Nocturnaliss In reply to druid69 [2017-04-25 22:35:10 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome ^^

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