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Thinking about strategies for playing simulation RPGs

I've always enjoyed playing simulation RPGs (SRPGs). Recently, with the emergence of excellent game development software, it seems like there are more free SRPGs available than before. This time, I'd like to summarize my thoughts on how to approach and complete an SRPG...
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Hundred-Year Kingdom (Civilization Development Simulation): Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

February 2022 Update: This article primarily focuses on the "free game version" of Hundred Years' Kingdom. I am currently playing the paid versions on Switch and Steam, and for now, strategy notes are only included at the end of the article. Hundred Years' Kingdom is a game where you build a civilization...
Manga and anime

Manga "This is Ethics Now." (by Shiori Amase) - Introduction and Review

The manga "This is Ethics Now" is about a high school ethics teacher. Each episode focuses on a different student with various problems, unfolding in an anthology format. It was a very interesting work, so I decided to write an article about it. (As of February 2020...).
baseball

Analyzing your batting habits from the dirt on your bat (softball)

The other day at the batting cage, I happened to look at my bat and noticed it was stained black from hitting the ball. Since it was a brand new bat I'd recently bought, the dirty and clean parts were clearly visible. That's when I noticed that the dirt was concentrated in certain areas of the bat...
baseball

Points to check when your batting is off.

This article introduces points to check when your batting is off in amateur baseball. It includes a summary of ways to think about finding the cause, such as "the contact point is too close."
baseball

What is the "Uehara-style protection"? An examination of the alleged avoidance of a free agent compensation for Giants player Uehara.

What is the "Uehara-style protection" that became a hot topic when Giants pitcher Uehara was re-signed after becoming a free agent? We will examine the problems with reports that suggest it was done to avoid being a player compensation for free agents.
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Choir::Nobody (Free RPG) Introduction, Impressions, and Strategy Notes

I played "Choir::Nobody," a free game made with RPG Maker MV. It's a short sci-fi RPG adventure that can be completed in about 4-5 hours. Download it here (from the "Freem!" website): Choir::...
Manga and anime

Manga Drifters (by Kouta Hirano): Introduction, Impressions, etc.

This is an introduction and review of the manga "Drifters" (by Kouta Hirano). It's the only manga I've ever bought in physical form, and I'll talk about how it's so interesting that I can't wait to read the next volume.
life

Is Meganeichiba's Intermediate-Near Lens 'Chikaraku (i-Relax)' Any Good? My Experience

The other day, when I went to my local optician to get new glasses, they recommended a new type of lens. It's like a weaker version of bifocal glasses for reading, with a stronger prescription near the center and a weaker prescription at the bottom. The product name is "ChikaRaku (or EyeRira...)".
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The Confession!! (Zakkoku!!) Free ADV Game - Introduction and Review

I was drawn to the game "The Confession!! (Zakkoku!!)" by the phrase in its description: "A [Silly x Novel] where you can confess to any character." I found it quite enjoyable, so I thought I'd write a review. Download it here...