visual novel
A Japanese novel read as an game-like application on a computer. A term to distinguish itself from a "Game" because there is usually no gameplay involved, and the only interaction that the player can make with the game is making certain choices at specific points in the game that decides which branch of the storyline that the player will take.
Also distinguishes itself from an "eroge" or "hentai game" in that sex is usually the main appeal of a hentai game, but plot and story is the main appeal of a visual novel.
Anime-styled drawing most of the time. Some may contain sex scenes, and some are emotionally charged stories targeted at older audiences with a lot of plot and depth. The pros are that it usually comes with pictures, sounds effects, music and voices which gives one a richer experience than reading a plain novel. The cons are that it requires a lot of clicking of the mouse to scroll through the novel text.
Also distinguishes itself from an "eroge" or "hentai game" in that sex is usually the main appeal of a hentai game, but plot and story is the main appeal of a visual novel.
Anime-styled drawing most of the time. Some may contain sex scenes, and some are emotionally charged stories targeted at older audiences with a lot of plot and depth. The pros are that it usually comes with pictures, sounds effects, music and voices which gives one a richer experience than reading a plain novel. The cons are that it requires a lot of clicking of the mouse to scroll through the novel text.
Two visual novels, Kanon and Air won the best PC game of the year 1999 and 2001 respectively in Japan.
visual novel by gct February 7, 2006
christian novelli
christian novelli is an american youtuber who makes videos about anything and everything, mostly creative. he constantly helps his subscribers and treats them like friends, and his tweets are funny as hell. he has a band with michael berland called fox academy and is probably one of the only decent youtubers left.
christian novelli by afanofnovelliwhatcanisay January 10, 2014
Novelyn
Novelyn is beautiful, smart, out-going and funny. She will always be there for you if you need it. She will always find a way to make things work out. She’s sweet, caring, kind and will always me there for you. But don’t let her sweetness fool you. If you mess with her or any of her friends she will really mess you up! She has a lot of male friends but will ALWAYS put her boyfriend first. She’s really popular in a good way. If you ever have a chance date or be friends with a Novelyn, don’t pass it up! She truly is amazing.
Novelyn by lucky ducky:) October 25, 2018
Novie
Pronounced (no-vee-ay)
Partner, significant other, joyfriend, etc
Gender neutral version of the spanish words novio(boyfriend) and novia(girlfriend).
Some spanish speakers add an e to the end of words to make it gender neutral (eg. Latine)
Partner, significant other, joyfriend, etc
Gender neutral version of the spanish words novio(boyfriend) and novia(girlfriend).
Some spanish speakers add an e to the end of words to make it gender neutral (eg. Latine)
Novie by cruel_bean October 22, 2020
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crunchy
Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.
Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."
"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
murderhobo
In a tabletop game, a murderhobo is a player who murders NPCs indiscriminately. This is normally derogatory, referring to a player who totally ignores quests, dialog, backstory, trade, world building etc.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
The term is most common with Dungeons and Dragons, but it can be applied to most RPGs where the player is allowed to kill most quest-giving NPCs and NPC traders. E.g. Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Divinity original sin.
DM: The sad little orphan girl tugs at Steve's trenchcoat to get his attention, and ask for help saving her pet dog from...
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
Steve: I'd like to roll a strength check against strangling the orphan.
Dave: I call dibs on the dog.
DM: You murderhobos disgust me.
murderhobo by Loup&S September 9, 2021
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Whale
In sales terms, a whale is a prospect that is significantly larger than an organization’s average customer.
Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.
A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
Whales are large and extremely difficult to close. Due to their immense size, they are highly sought-after.
A whale is typically identified at first by a whale hunter on the sales team, but often requires cross-discipline participation in order to close; this includes assistance from operations, engineering, creative, client success, and business development teams.
Concrete cowboy
Concrete cowboy by EugeneJohnson42000 March 16, 2024
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