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-2.18 -
+2.18 - 2011-02-08
- Added category field to tags (content/ero/technical)
- Group tags on /v+/tagmod by their category
- Added tag visibility options by category on /v+
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:SUB:When to add a visual novel
<p>
- To be included in this database, a game needs to use the novel narrative
+ To be included in this database, a game needs to use the <a
+ href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narrative_mode">novel narrative</a>
consistently for telling its story. Examples include describing <a
href="http://s.vndb.org/sf/58/258.jpg">visuals</a>, <a
href="http://s.vndb.org/sf/63/2663.jpg">events</a>, <a
href="http://s.vndb.org/sf/74/274.jpg">character actions</a> or <a
- href="http://s.vndb.org/sf/49/449.jpg">thoughts</a>. This storytelling needs to
- be employing one of the known Visual Novel presentation methods such as <a
+ href="http://s.vndb.org/sf/49/449.jpg">thoughts</a>.<br />
+ <br />
+ This storytelling needs to be uninterrupted* for a significant length and
+ employing one of the known Visual Novel presentation methods such as <a
href="http://s.vndb.org/sf/40/3440.jpg">ADV</a>, <a
href="http://s.vndb.org/sf/52/3152.jpg">NVL</a> and their <a
href="http://s.vndb.org/sf/39/339.jpg">variations</a>.<br />
+ *Uninterrupted by gameplay sequences, not by choices or simple map
+ movement.<br />
<br />
- A game that 'feels' like a VN even though it has another function than strickly
- narrating a story (such as, highly interactive simulation) may qualify if it's
- either told entirely in ADV/NVL style or has its other gameplay elements
- clearly subordinated to the textual elements (presented in ADV/NVL style) (ie.
- action scenes in 3D games cannot be argued to be subordinated to their textual
- elements as the visuals are clearly the 'point' of the game; The completely
- optional low-graphic 'dungeons' in Princess Maker games would be).
+ Note: In some special cases, a game may be added even if it does not adhere to
+ the above points. However, this is the decision of the moderators. Do not add
+ a game yourself expecting it to be an exception to the above rules.
</p>
:SUB:General info