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-c- down, when he sensed someone else was trying to speak. i personally think it's the editing sometimes that makes it appear like he always butts in, when he shouldn't. (which is one of the many reasons people don't like him on variety shows?). i'm tired of hearing it. how do you stay so positive?
-2- who are you lemme kiss you for this &3 ;a; because yes, that mnet appearance is one of those things that shows how responsive baekhyun is, how he quickly adapts to any situation, any question he gets. And he's just so on point.& yes I've noticed this before when somebody is trying to speak he doesn't butt in or keep talking along without giving any chances to this person, he steps down immediately, the only things you hear at this moment are his &ne&s or laughs here or there :)/sigh/ we never know, but I do agree with you that sometimes editing can make things look completely different, or this when we see screen caps/previews of a certain moment & when the actual thing is airing - this moment looks completely different (i hope i don't sound confusing lol)it's tiring to hear this IA,
when ppl jump on him without any real reason, because aside those skin issues, most of the time all this &i'm so annoyed/disappointed/whatever by him& are just groundless...idk how I stay this positive in the middle of dramas on a regular basis, being a Baekhyun stan is awesome & tiring at the same time, when some attitude towards him just pisses you off because it';;;I just open my baekhyun gifs folder or click play for his precious donkey seal laugh or just go & watch some videos to calm myself down, or start to spam my tlist with everything baekhyun, i guess this helps a lot 8Dto add this item to your wishlist, follow it, or mark it as not interested
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"A creative choice and consequence simulator that while not heavy on graphics and gameplay, is a very interesting &create your own story& game."
Recent updates
10 January
Hey Vagabonds,
We've had a lot of people e-mail, tweet, and ask us in person how we got started making Always Sometimes Monsters and the always simple to use RPG Maker system is invariably part of our answer.
While RPG Maker VX Ace (and it's grandpappy XP) are incredibly easy to use, with the right dedication and some inventive thinking it can do a lot of things you'd never expect from such a neophyte-friendly tool.
With that in mind, we are happy to announce that in partnership with Degica and the folks at RPG Maker Web we are launching Environments Inspired by Always Sometimes Monsters.
This is a fully-featured tileset system for RPG Maker VX Ace that uses resources pulled from Always Sometimes Monsters and reformatted to work in any modern-setting project. Whether you're producing a fangame or an original work, this pack will get you on your way to building fleshed out cities, offices, hospitals, homes, and a whole lot more.
If you're interested in developing games, RPG Maker is a great place to start and hopefully this new asset pack will help you on that journey.
You can grab it here, discounted temporarily:
All the best,
Vagabond Dog
10 January
Hey Vagabonds,
We've had a lot of people e-mail, tweet, and ask us in person how we got started making Always Sometimes Monsters and the always simple to use RPG Maker system is invariably part of our answer.
While RPG Maker VX Ace (and it's grandpappy XP) are incredibly easy to use, with the right dedication and some inventive thinking it can do a lot of things you'd never expect from such a neophyte-friendly tool.
With that in mind, we are happy to announce that in partnership with Degica and the folks at RPG Maker Web we are launching Environments Inspired by Always Sometimes Monsters.
This is a fully-featured tileset system for RPG Maker VX Ace that uses resources pulled from Always Sometimes Monsters and reformatted to work in any modern-setting project. Whether you're producing a fangame or an original work, this pack will get you on your way to building fleshed out cities, offices, hospitals, homes, and a whole lot more.
If you're interested in developing games, RPG Maker is a great place to start and hopefully this new asset pack will help you on that journey.
You can grab it here, discounted temporarily:
All the best,
Vagabond Dog
“Always Sometimes Monsters deals in chaos and quantum theories – in every second of our lives, we make choices that forever impact our timelines going forward, dictating whether we keep or lose friends, maintain a job or succeed in our goals. We are the masters of our destinies, Always Sometimes Monsters says – but we can't control other people's lives. That's where it gets tricky.”
4/5 –
“It's an earnest look at life under tough economic pressure, at love when things don't go according to plan and at a creative career during its shittiest lows. It has a lot to say, and importantly, it speaks from the heart.”
8/10 –
“Always Sometimes Monsters isn't the first game to get clever with morality. It's not the first game that's had a few grey areas. It also isn't about either of those. It's about perspective. It's about empathy. It's about who we are and why we do what we do. That narrative is one of contradiction and hypocrisy, because that's what real people are about.”
9/10 –
Content Warning
Always Sometimes Monsters has content dealing with racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, mental health, sexual assault, child abuse, animal abuse, drug abuse, and suicide.
About This Game
Out of money and out of luck you find yourself heart broken and on the verge of collapse. Your landlord's taken the key back, you can't finish your manuscript, and your beloved is marrying someone else. With no choice but to handle whatever life throws at you, you set out on the open road on a mission to win back the love of your life. The story from there is up to you. Can your life be salvaged, or are we always sometimes monsters?
Choice
A story-driven experience focusing on relationships and emotional bonds rather than traditional RPG combat and adventuring. Indecision is your enemy and empathy is your weapon in a quest to earn one last chance to win back the love of your life.
Circumstance
Choose from characters of different gender, race, and sexual preference and live through the common experiences and unique hardships of each based on your selection. NPCs may treat you differently based on your gender, race, or sexual preference opening and closing different paths along the way.
Consequence
Each playthrough is filled with a staggering number of diverging paths that can be discovered through both overt actions and subtle choices in conversation. The journey you experience will be tailored to your personal ethical compass as your decisions both conscious and subconscious change your fate.
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featuring 15 remastered tracks from the game. .
System Requirements
SteamOS + Linux
Minimum:
OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8 (32-bit or 64-bit)
Processor: Intel Pentium 4, 2.0 Ghz or faster
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Graphics: 1024 x 768 desktop resolution or better
Hard Drive: 500 MB available space
Additional Notes: No Steam Overlay Support
Minimum:
OS: OSX 10.7
Memory: 2000 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 capable graphics card
Hard Drive: 500 MB available space
Additional Notes: Steam Achievements not supported, Steam Overlay enabled
Minimum:
OS: Ubuntu 12.04
Memory: 2000 MB RAM
Graphics: OpenGL 2.0 capable graphics card
Hard Drive: 500 MB available space
Sound Card: Open AL compatible
Additional Notes: Steam Achievements not supported, Steam Overlay enabled
Copyright (C) Vagabond Dog 2013. All Rights Reserved
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I really wanted to like this game, but I haven't been able to immerse myself in this world for reasons that escape me.
|I LIKE pixel graphics.
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I LIKE things that aren't based around world war whatever or aliens or zombies or goats.
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Overall I enjoyed this game. The story was pretty cool. It got pretty repeative at times but it was ok.One thing I was disappointed into was the ending. I got the &good end& and it felt like it shouldve continued more further on. Ending didn't give me that satisfied feeling that I was looking for, we we're kinda left hanging. So the game was ok and I enjoyed it somewhat but the ending was a turn off.
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Overall rating: 8.4 / 10It is not good when you are at loss of words while trying to write a useful review. I have started up this game expecting a decent story that normally comes with this genre, but I have not hoped to get what I did. Developing a decent game is hard as there are many aspects to consider and implement them in a good way but is totally different to create a masterpiece.I would go as far to pin a tag &Educational& on this game as it will lead you through an endless really hard and realistic decisions a person may have to make during their lives. The game uses very interesting and perhaps cheeky ways of turning the character you control into yourself, a really hard achievment that makes me both love and in a weird way - hate this game. Before I realized what is going on, it was telling a story about myself.People speak of how good or bad games are and it is really rare when you just wish to say: &Thank you& like i do now. Thank you.---------------------------------------------------------------------Pixel art: 8.5 / 10Mostly very pleasant, detailed looking game. Every room is made beautifully and aside one counter you can walk over, everything works perfect.Story: 10 / 10While it may seem the story is slow progressing at the start, soon you come to realize it just perfect and that any word you say or any action you do or do not do may lead you into another totally different way. The game branches quite nicely and in reality speaks about you. It will throw at you the hardest possible choices and just perhaps help you find your place in the world, both in game and in real life. There are no crazy things in this game, no dragons or unicorns. Consider it a life simulator. A great one in my opinion.Soundtrack: 7.5 / 10Not memorable, not annoying. However, it sets the mood perfectly and follows you through the game quietly, allowing you to focus on everything else. I think it fits the game well.Controls: 8 / 10Like any RPG pixel game, controls are not too difficult or confusing. I have found it interesting though as you have to pause the game to access your inventory. Walking speed of the character seemed too slow at parts, but nothing of this ruins the game, especially if you have some patience and like exploring.Fun factor: 8 / 10Full recommendation!
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3.5 hrs on record
Well what to say about this game.... To be 100% honest the only reason I chose to play this was because it offered me cards and I got it as a side dish in one of my humble bundles, but that aside.... I enjoyed my time playing it.I like the game. I like it because it has a charm about it, games don't always have to be some epic tale about how you slew the dragon or about what kind of kill-streak you're going to get, this game just tells life how it is for some people. I mean seriously, I never figured I would enjoy a game that literally let me watch my neighbor granny give a blow-job, or when I had to sell all my stocks of sandwiches in order to eat for the day, which by the way I had at least 8 bacon burgers that day... oh yeah also I got drugs for this one lady and then she gave me a key to her apartment, next day I walked in on her getting ????ed by her boyfriend, &You just gonna stand there or join in?&10/10Either way, I guess the point I'm trying to make is that it's serious, but it's not too serious, the game is fun, and you make it with what choices you make, so the game really shows off well in a lot of aspects.So yeah, get it play it etc. fun game, I'm glad I was forced to sit through a few hours playing.Standard Game RatingStory: 10/10 (Refreshing choose your own story and stuff, it's great.)Gameplay: 6/10 (Well, the game doesnt rate highly here but its good fun to sit down for a few hours to nonetheless.)Presentation: 8/10 (RPG Maker? maybe but at least its better than average.)Soundtrack: 9/10 (I liked it)Replayability: 8/10 (If you play through all the paths I guess it will run out)
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15.9 hrs on record
This game is disappointing on many levels, but the quickest way to explain it is &The ride was much more enjoyable than the destination&. The Good:I enjoyed Always Sometimes Monsters for how inclusive it is and the little changes it makes for the character you choose and the sexuality of that character. The attention to detail is really nice. Some parts of the game are monotonous, but I find that it completely jives with the overall theme of the game. I didn't have a problem being bored, because the boredom of mundane work is kind of the point of the game. I did enjoy the many ethic decision making the game forces upon you. I did find out something about myself that I didn't know before playing, and that experience is very rare for someone as self-reflective as me. The Bad:The end is terrible. I expected my past decisions in the game to affect how I would choose the ending, but they didn't. The ending you get depends complete on the last 3 days that are completely scripted and on rails. I was enjoying my freedom for most of the game and then suddenly everything went into this singular tunnel. A lot of the choices are binary, but it's never more apparent than at the end of the game. Another problem is I kept thinking that the time limit would be more constrictive, but I got to the goal with double digit days left over and I got no reward for showing up early. In essence, the game punished me for being efficient. This also makes it possible for you to play the game with no real reason to ever deviate from society’s moral standards. You don't have to choose between love and ethics, you're choosing between working hard and being lazy since you have a ton of time to make it to your destination. This game has the same problems as Tale Tale Game' choices are fun, endings that are not meaningfully impacted by your previous decisions ruins the fun. What would have made it better:More moral choices, giving how many days until certain jobs or areas open up, telling you how many towns are between you and the goal, and finally make a decent ending(s). Recommendation:Skip this game. It's pretentious and the ending will spoil any fun you'll have during the game. I am excited for the next game from this studio, but this experimental game is far from optimized. It suffers from being part of the first wave and I hope the devs will learn a lot from it and from the community response to it.
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Title: Always Sometimes Monsters
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Release Date: 21 May, 2014
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