So for one of my story ideas I have a bit of an odd goal.

[Naruzeldamaster]

I want to write a story that 'walks the line' of being....let's just say 'content' but without including the bits of said 'content' that I don't particularly find interesting.

I know it's possible, plenty of non adult anime have scenes that walk the line, but walking said line is often part of the joke. The viewer is often meant to roll their eyes at said jokes.
I've always believed that the people that make said content are 'doing it wrong' I guess, but it might just be me.

Really the story just involves a lot of 'changing shape' off screen (sometimes on screen) and a few characters being 'hypnotized' to like the main character. The characters who are meant to truly/genuinely fall in love with the protag, aren't hypnotized by said wish at all. They are 'drawn' to him for other reasons, mainly because they 'click' right away when they meet. The ones that are around his age have actually met and chatted with him under normal circumstances, before said wish, so they already kind of have that connection.

The goal is to make him regret making his silly wish (which does happen halfway through) while having a funny/goofy take on a particular genre of 'content' I guess.

 

[pmmg]

So, you have been making posts about this story for quite a while now, have you started writing it? Do you really need more from us?

I've always believed that the people that make said content are 'doing it wrong' I guess, but it might just be me.

A sentiment like this has probably inspired every bit of writing since Gilgamesh. The floor is open and the water is warm. Please, do it right.

 

[Naruzeldamaster]

So, you have been making posts about this story for quite a while now, have you started writing it? Do you really need more from us?

I'm going to write a chapter (or start it at least) this current Wednesday. (Tomorrow) Since I've decided to make Wednesday my 'wild card' day. If anyone here is interested in beta ing it to help make sure it doesn't 'cross the line' I'd love the help. I have a feeling I know what to do, the problem is doing it consistantly throughout the story. Which is why I would need a second pair of eyes to help me maintain a 'tone' that doesn't cross the line. I've read plenty of Visual Novels that attempt this, but most of them cross the line at some point. The goal is to not cross the line at all if I can, but rather walk it.

A sentiment like this has probably inspired every bit of writing since Gilgamesh. The floor is open and the water is warm. Please, do it right.

That's the concern and why I ask for help/opinions on ideas a lot. I have to plan this one out cautiously, never done a story of this 'nature' and I don't want to cross my own personal lines, let alone the lines others have. Besides the obvious bits I mean.