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Theclassyhobo2 years ago (2 edits) (+7)(-1)

Well damn that took me by surprise on my Ulrich route.. I'm sorry my only child ass is not into it at all. I'm selfish AF. Soooo Hell to the Nooooo. I was so shell shocked. You really surprised me. I know some people are gonna be so happy with that option tho ♥️😇

Weylin better not mess with me by asking me some ish like that. I'm already nervous with that cliffhanger.I am gonna throw hands 👀

He is honestly one of my fav written ROs. I loved the update it really took me on a whole left turn with my emotions

Adhes2 years ago(+7)(-3)

*spoilers for Ulrich route to those who haven't plaid it*

I don't feel like that's selfish at all. To me he's the only really possible LI, so I obviously SMASHED that no to hell and back. Sorry Tala but I'm really not sorry whatsoever.

And as a gay man the thought of a woman being involved with a man I'm with and therefore being somewhat involved in our relationship is obviously a gigantic "no", so I'm really glad we actually got to choose. When that came up I was already worried we were going to have to be in an open relationship; but as it's IF I'm glad we weren't forced on that one point since it would have definitely made me drop it and would seem counter-intuitive to the whole interactive and choices-based aspect.

Theclassyhobo2 years ago(+7)(-1)

I completely agree. Ulrich is super sweet but yeah no bro I'm not into sharing like that. I don't judge bt I'm waaay too emotional to even fictionally share someone I love intimately like that. So weylin best not mess with me I will hurt him and burn all of Sabinas ish... jk..maybe👀

RinRan10 days ago

I totally agree. I had my doubts about this moment too, but I'm glad nothing felt forced. I dislike polyamory in games, especially when it’s so blatant in the writing that it feels like it's being pushed on you. However, it turned out much better and more well-thought-out, because the author made sure that refusing poly had actual consequences. It wasn't just a simple choice between accepting or declining that kind of relationship; that choice mattered until the very end of the game.

Many authors who offer poly options fail to realize that while it's normal for polyamorous people, monogamous individuals think and feel completely differently. Even if a poly person tells a monogamous partner they’ll stay exclusive, the monogamous person might still have doubts. They might constantly fear being cheated on or betrayed, struggling with persistent jealousy and insecurity.

Many people say things like 'you need to understand how poly relationships work' and 'everyone has to consent,' but that only applies if all participants are polyamorous or agree to an open relationship. However, if a monogamous person decides to be with someone poly and wants exclusivity, their fears and insecurities don't just disappear, regardless of any 'agreements'.

For this reason, I’m so glad the author kept hinting at the MC’s jealousy, fear, and insecurity until the very end. It was very realistic in the sense that the protagonist wasn't sure about the seriousness of Ulrich’s intentions, since it was perfectly normal for him to pursue two people at once. These kinds of moments are extremely rare in IF games, which definitely makes this one stand out.

Ylvanaar10 days ago (1 edit)

I am glad you liked the writing, and happy you found something that spoke to you in this game.

For me, however, the amount of comments disliking polyamory content in Said the Stars - a game which has been tagged as having polyamory, and which tells you in the description it contains polyamory - is a bit baffling.

There are various games without poly content out there, and this is not one of them, because it was written by me.

Each poly person and mono person is different, as is each poly and mono relationship. That is why, yes, I wanted to make sure that the choice to cut off poly or accept it makes for two completely, pronouncedly different endings.

I am always happy when people play my games, poly or not. Perhaps it gives some new thoughts, perhaps not. That is no concern of mine.

But I don't think my games are the best match for people who think polyamory is an ick.

(Edit: fixed a brainfart)

RinRan9 days ago

But your games offer the option to be poly or not, right? So even if I don't like it, I still can play for the story, the characters, and the romance I can choose. And this is about many many IFs. Because if I had to choose games that didn't have poly at all, I'd be missing out a huuuuge number of games. If you created a game with no choice, just polyamory, then yeah, I'd never play it. But if I have the opportunity to play an interesting story without being forced to choose something I don't want... why not? Games are made for everyone, at least I think so. If I felt uncomfortable, I would just close the game and be done with it. But I played the game and decided to write a comment from the perspective of a monogamous person who saw good mechanics of choice and the consequences of that choice.

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