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diff --git a/data/docs/6 b/data/docs/6 deleted file mode 100644 index 0ab93f0c..00000000 --- a/data/docs/6 +++ /dev/null @@ -1,138 +0,0 @@ -:TITLE:Frequently Asked Questions -:INC:index - - -:SUB:What is a Visual Novel? -<p> - A visual novel can be seen as a combination of a novel and a computer game: - they're computer games with a large text based storyline and only little - interaction of the player. A typical visual novel consists of text over - an anime-style background image and is accompanied by background music. - Throughout the game, the player usually has to answer a few questions which will - have an effect on the story, thus playing a visual novel a second time while - giving other answers may result in an entirely different plot.<br /> - <br /> - To get a general idea of the genre, try one of the free short visual novels - from <a href="http://altogether.insani.org/">al|together</a>. -</p> - - -:SUB:How about Eroge, H-Games and Dating Sims? -<p> - An eroge or H-game is basically any Japanese game that features sexual - content. Many visual novels are eroge and many eroge are visual novels, - but this is not a rule. The definition of dating sim is a bit more vague, - but it's usually the same as a visual novel, except that a dating sim - generally uses a gameplay based on statistics.<br /> - <br /> - There are no strict bounds to the definition of "visual novel", most eroge and - dating sims include elements of visual novels, but may - strictly speaking - - not be visual novels themselves. VNDB has its own rules for inclusion in the - database, see the <a href="/d2">guidelines</a> and the <a href="/d15">list of - special games</a> for more information. -</p> - - -:SUB:Why a Visual Novel Database? -<p> - The internet is large, very large, but the number of English resources - related to visual novels is only very limited. VNDB attempts to collect - and present as much information as possible that would otherwise be very - hard to find for the English speaking audience. This way fans can easily - keep track of new releases and localizations of their favorite games, - while not having to browse numerous of indistinct Japanese websites. -</p> - - -:SUB:How can I help VNDB? -<p> - There are many ways to contribute to VNDB. First of all you can freely edit - all information found on this website, so if you find any errors just click - the "edit" link on the top right of the page. You can also add new information - to the database, though please search the database before you do in order to - prevent duplicate pages.<br /> - <br /> - To discuss about new features or to help the development of the website - itself, feel free to participate on the <a href="/t">discussion board</a> - or join us on IRC at <a href="irc://irc.synirc.net/vndb">#vndb @ irc.synirc.net</a>. - If you aren't used to IRC or are just too lazy to install a client, you can - still join the chat using <a href="http://cgiirc.synirc.net/?chan=%23vndb">the Webchat</a>. - Just choose a nickname and hit Login! -</p> - - -:SUB:Where can I download the Visual Novels? -<p> - Not here. We do not provide any links to direct downloads, torrents or - other means of downloading games. We do, however, link to the official - homepages of the producers, who may provide free trials or even full - game downloads.<br /> - <br /> - Our stance on piracy is that patches and downloads that have modifications to - the game's contents are allowed. This includes translation patches and - restoration patches. Any downloads, tools, cracks or codes that have the sole - purpose of avoiding the purchase of a game are considered piracy and should - not be discussed on this site. -</p> - - -:SUB:Can you recommend me a Visual Novel? -<p> - Asking for recommendations on the discussion board or on IRC is usually not a - good idea, for various reasons. If you're looking for VNs that most people - have played, check out the <a href="/v/all?s=pop;o=d">popularity rankings</a>. - If you're interested in VNs that are generally considered "good" or "awesome", - check out the <a href="/v/all?s=rating;o=d">ratings</a>. If you're looking for - something specific, <a href="/g">browse through the tags</a>. If you're - interested in a more personal answer, compare the vote lists of our <a - href="/u/all">users</a> with your own and decide what to read next based on - that.<br /> - <br /> - If you prefer a human answer, you can also ask around at the following communities: -</p> -<ul> - <li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/vnsuggest">/r/vnsuggest</a></li> - <li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/visualnovelsuggest">/r/visualnovelsuggest</a></li> - <li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/visualnovels">/r/visualnovels</a> - Not - intended for recommendations, but a good resource to ask for general VN help.</li> - <li>There is also a related <a href="https://discord.gg/Z6skErt">Discord</a> and - <a href="http://irc.lc/Snoonet/visualnovels/Guest@@@@">IRC</a> channel.</li> -</ul> - - -:SUB:Who's that girl on the background? -<p> - If you don't have an account on VNDB or you've never played around with your - profile settings, then the answer you're looking for is <a href="/c3005">Lasty - Farson</a> from <a href="/v1280">Angelic Serenade</a>. If you do have an - account then you can simply go to your profile page and check which skin - you're using - the name of the skin tells you where it's from. -</p> - - -:SUB:I found this awesome game, but it's not available in English!? -<p> - Shit happens. There are several things to keep in mind: first of all, if our - database does not have a translation listed, then with a *very* high - probability it simply does not exist, anywhere. Second, we don't translate - these games ourselves and we do not coordinate the translations, either, so - asking for a translation here is rather pointless and a sure-fire way to get - your thread locked. Also, there is an order of magnitude more visual novels - than there are translators within this community. :-( -</p> - - -:SUB:Can I link to VNDB? -<p> - Of course you can! We even have some icons you could use to link to and promote - VNDB. Direct linking is, as with all other images on this site, allowed.<br /> - <img src="//s.vndb.org/linkimg/vndb0.gif" style="margin: 5px"> - <img src="//s.vndb.org/linkimg/vndb1.gif" style="margin: 5px"> - <img src="//s.vndb.org/linkimg/vndb2.jpg" style="margin: 5px"> - <img src="//s.vndb.org/linkimg/vndb3.jpg" style="margin: 5px"> - <img src="//s.vndb.org/linkimg/vndb4.jpg" style="margin: 5px"> - <img src="//s.vndb.org/linkimg/vndb5.jpg" style="margin: 5px"> - <img src="//s.vndb.org/linkimg/vndb6.jpg" style="margin: 5px"><br /> - If you feel these banners don't suit your needs, please don't hesitate to make - one yourself. -</p> |