[ 3 / biz / cgl / ck / diy / fa / ic / jp / lit / sci / vr / vt ] [ index / top / reports ] [ become a patron ] [ status ]

/jp/ - Otaku Culture

View post   
  [?]In ghost mode, only threads with non-archived posts will be shown
File: 280 KB, 900x900, Tewi_Inaba_Vector_by_Seikaku_art (1).png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378716 No.11378716 [Reply] [Original]

Hola, I am new here.
What is the appeal of Touhou?
I know it is a danmaku shooter, but what makes Touhou so special?
PS: Is there any sort of "Guide to /jp/"?

>> No.11378718

>Hola
What was that.

>> No.11378724

>>11378718
Some Polynesian word.

>> No.11378725

>>11378716
>Is there any sort of "Guide to /jp/"?
1.make shitpost
2.press submit
3.????
4.PROFIT!

>> No.11378731

Touhou Project is a series of shooting games, featuring an all-female cast mostly derived from mythology or history. The games are accompanied by official print works and comics.

There is also a great deal of fanwork associated with the series, including comics, music, and games.

Guide to /jp/: Get out.

>> No.11378732

>>11378718
How I say hello.
PS: I don't even speak Spanish.

>> No.11378742
File: 1.67 MB, 1600x2304, 108228.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378742

http://cerealexperiments.com/jprules.php

This is kind of tongue-in-cheek and written by a very annoying person, but it's not so bad.

Touhou is popular because it's a fun and accessible shoot 'em up with likeable characters and interesting plots, while not trying to be too deep. Plus the patterns are very pretty and the music is great (though the character art is mediocre).

Just give it a whirl. Play on Normal or Hard difficulty.

>> No.11378745
File: 1023 KB, 1373x1027, guide to jp.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378745

>> No.11378748

>>11378732
Your an idiot, why would you post a thread that sounds like something out of a spanish forum.

>> No.11378751

>>11378742
Which leads to my next questions.
Where do I get touhou? What version should I play? When I googled it all I found was some sites written in like korean or something with no downloads. Do I buy it?

>> No.11378755

Welcome to /jp/
The first thing you may learn is that this board prides itself on irony. You may think that some of these threads are shit and pointless but in fact they wind up as meta commentary on the site as a whole.

As such you may find /jp/ to be the best board on 4chan if you can keep up with it's humor or the worst board on 4chan if you can't get over the idea of users here knowingly making shit threads.

Either way is fine as this board isn't for everyone

It's best to take this /jp/ with a grain of salt and just enjoy the ride.

>> No.11378756
File: 443 KB, 600x800, 1368333691267.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378756

>>11378716
If you want to get into the games, start with IN, then move on to which ever one interests you the most.

>> No.11378764

>>11378751
You can buy it, but it's a bit difficult, and most people don't bother.
Just google the name of the game that you want, and english download. Something will pop up.

>> No.11378765

>>11378742
That's so outdated. The only rules are listed here: https://www.4chan.org/rules

>> No.11378758

>>11378745
This guide is completely awful but most of the advice given isn't terrible.

>>11378751
You can purchase it through an online retailer, or download it for free from various places. Many people suggest starting with Embodiment of Scarlet Devil or Imperishable Night.

>> No.11378771

>>11378765
The only real rule that ever needs to be followed is "don't make shitty posts." Everything else is window dressing.

>> No.11378774

>>11378771
define "shitty posts"

>> No.11378785

>>11378774
You'll know them when you see them, but ALL CAPS and overused memes are a good indicator.

>> No.11378781
File: 12 KB, 251x251, get out of jp.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378781

This ain't a forum, nobody cares, don't introduce yourself.

Go away, return to /a/ or reddit just go. Thanks.

>> No.11378787

So many helpful posts!
This place seems pretty cool, I may spend a lot of time on here.
More questions because I am helpless:
Do you guys only play Touhou?
Will I be shit upon for making a thread about my love for "Osu!"?

>> No.11378791

>>11378774
>Hola
>wut is /jp/
>please explain
>I use a spanish word to say hi

>> No.11378796

>>11378791
>implying this post wasn't started by the ****** guy to continue meta discussion

>> No.11378794

>>11378774
You should exercise some common sense. Common, non-definitive guidelines include "don't ask stupid questions" and "don't deliberately act like a retard" and "don't blog about your personal life."

The fact that these have to be explicitly stated is a testatment to just how great /jp/ is.

>> No.11378795
File: 296 KB, 1357x1442, 1376008249573.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378795

>> No.11378798

>>11378787
Just go back to /a/ you buckeye lover.

>> No.11378799

>>11378781
I didn't introduce myself.
PS: I never went to /a/ or reddit. I just spent my time watching anime without going on any of these "funni meme" sites.

>> No.11378802 [DELETED] 

>>11378796
Le implying meme xD

>> No.11378803

>>11378787
I think we have Osu threads from time to time, and I'm sure that most people here don't just play Touhou, but we don't really talk about other games here.

>> No.11378816

>>11378802
>implying anyone gives a shit but you, you useless metacomplaining cunt

>> No.11378804

>>11378787
I honestly think you're a lot less helpless than you let on.

>Do you guys only play Touhou?
Few people do.

>Will I be shit upon for making a thread about my love for "Osu!"?
Maybe.

>> No.11378806

>>11378796
What, did you delete your own thread?

>> No.11378808

I actually don't know if the poor guy is new or trying to troll.

>> No.11378818

>>11378808
Neither. He's pretending to be new, and we're pretending to help him. It's an ancient form of ritual theater that dates back centuries.

>> No.11378819

>>11378796
>******
Why do I keep seeing this?

>> No.11378820

>>11378799
Actually /a/ isn't a bad place for you if you like anime.
There's a lot of stupidity, but it's better than /v/

>> No.11378822

>>11378808
I think he's trying to troll by playing the newbie and...wait for it...the help full /jp/er.

>> No.11378830

>>11378819
It's like ........, but in the sky.

>> No.11378843
File: 152 KB, 800x1048, 047_MPcSLO4.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378843

>>11378808
Neither.
I'm just bored to high hell.
I am actually new here though.
I am not new to touhou, and even if I was I am not this helpless.
This thread was mostly for seeing how people on /jp/ respond to questions and act in general.

>> No.11378849

>>11378843
Oh well that's good, I was starting to feel sorry for you.

>> No.11378845

>>11378818
You are being delusional, he sounds a little threatened.

>> No.11378852
File: 178 KB, 1600x1200, 1351471175644.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378852

>>11378843
Well there clearly wasn't enough shitposting, and for that, I apologize.

>> No.11378860

Off topic. Is there any BGM extractor for th 13.5 and above? The current one I have can only support up to 13 only.

>> No.11378871

>>11378860
I think they have tools for 14, but HM is said to be nigh-impossible to hack open.

>> No.11378865
File: 122 KB, 600x600, back.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378865

Oh shit, I have an actual question now.
What music do you guys listen to?
I listen to lolicore.

>> No.11378882
File: 1.81 MB, 3016x4752, Inaba.Tewi.full.134733.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378882

>>11378716
Thats a really cute touhou

>> No.11378889
File: 513 KB, 707x1000, inaba_tewi__touhou__png__extraction_by_blueangel06661-d4vtie8.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378889

>>11378882
You just posted the picture I was 2 seconds away from posting. But guess what? I have more pictures of the cutest touhou.

>> No.11378895

>>11378865
I fucking love that album.
Nintendocore, Tech Death, Jazz, Bossanova, Synthpop, Depressive Black Metal, J-Pop/Denpa

>> No.11378898

>>11378796
Who are you quoting?

>> No.11378903

>>11378898
the implications of the text in the poster's reply who's post number is linked in the back quote

>> No.11378916
File: 52 KB, 750x717, 1236278_499806673440031_1459810151_n.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378916

>>11378895
Awesome.
I listen to Lolicore, Speedcore, and that's pretty much it. I can't seem to find hyper music as good as lolicore and speedcore. I do listen to a tiny bit of death metal, but only lke 3 songs.
PS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZWo1CV3N7I

>> No.11378914

>>11378774
Over used internet memes are toxic.

>> No.11378919

>>11378903
But who are you quoting?

>> No.11378920

>>11378914
Are you saying memes are okay? Do you realize how meme sounds when pronounced?

>> No.11378921

>>11378895
*tips fedora*

>> No.11378924

>>11378895
jesus fucking christ.

>> No.11378927

>>11378919
the user who posted this
>>11378791

i am quoting the intended message that he replied to me with

>> No.11378930

>>11378916
Try Spazz-Pop and Grind variants.
Bubblegum Octopus has a lot of inspiration from denpa and speedcore stuff. Even fuses blast beats with pop.
http://youtu.be/TEGV-lAaG7M

>> No.11378934

>>11378930
I hate pop, but I will give it a shot.

>> No.11378941

You're supposed to pretend to be gay and always sage every thread and call everything lewd.

Though sometimes I think there are people on here who aren't actually just PRETENDING to be gay.

>> No.11378942

well atleast I can be thankful when I lay my head down on my pillow that I'm not one of these clueless fucking weeb faggots who listen to nothing but touhou 'arranges' and EDM garbage nobody would give a shit about if they didn't have anime girls on their covers / youtube videos.

>> No.11378946

>>11378942
I've heard this before. Is this copypasta?

>> No.11378947
File: 195 KB, 552x800, 017_707T1zl.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11378947

>>11378934
I'm back.
The first 10 seconds were okay, but the rest was pretty meh.
I like the insane speed super hyper type shit. Such as this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BMvUgRhMBk

>> No.11378957

>>11378946
no. You've probably heard it before because anyone whos first exposure to music wasn't 'Touhou Bossanova Arrange Album Vol. 3' or anime OSTs thinks in a similar way.

>> No.11378967

>>11378957
are there touhou boss nova arranges?

sounds tops

>> No.11378969

>>11378957
True. I think the same, I suppose.

>> No.11378976

>>11378716

Touhou 101:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7lHJXPKoX0

>> No.11378978

>>11378976
Too bad I already saw it.

>> No.11379001
File: 22 KB, 240x321, td.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11379001

>>11378751
The games are sold on compact discs (remember those?) at real-life conventions in Japan, then they're resold at various shops.

Just download them. You can find pre-patched, translated downloads at http://doujinstyle.com/ ("Touhou [Official Games]" on the right). But be aware that some of the older translations are awful, and they're currently being updated by fans.

You can safely ignore the PC-98 games (Touhou 01-05), as they're generally considered non-canon. The best starting point is probably Imperishable Night (Touhou 08) as it's one of the earlier Windows games, but it's fairly easy and where the series started to come together in terms of looks, gameplay, and music. You can play Embodiment of Scarlet Devil (Touhou 06) and Perfect Cherry Blossom (Touhou 07) after that if you'd like, they're both fun games but in my opinion weak starting points.

And in case you're worried, the Touhou games do have nice little plots but they're mostly self-contained and everything you need is explained in the included text files. You can also try the wiki at touhouwiki.net. Basically: Gensokyo is a fantasy land cut off from Japan by a magical barrier, and Reimu Hakurei's job is to look after that barrier and deal with incidents. Now off you go.

>> No.11379022

>>11379001
Thanks man, you helped me quite a bit!
Quick question: Which of them is Tewi in?

>> No.11379031

>>11379022
Imperishable Night. Lucky you!

>> No.11379052

I'm in it for the music and comics.

>> No.11379098

>>11379031
and Phantasmagoria Flower View

>> No.11379173

There is no appeal. It's entrylevel shit for people who have no real existing hobby.

>> No.11379301

>>11378941
I'm pretty sure the gay people are on /v/ and /co/.

>> No.11379467 [DELETED] 

>>11378941
C-Can I suck your dick?

>> No.11379472

>>11378941
You aren't supposed to pretend to be gay. You are supposed to pretend to be a straight little girl. Huge difference.

>> No.11379500

>>11379472
Can I pretend to be a gay little girl?

>> No.11379516
File: 668 KB, 1000x1000, 18da82352b9660aa84d0c3de01d2ff0039b8c8ca.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11379516

All you need to know is that /jp/ is filled with weirdos (then again, not unusual for a *chan board), so if you're here just for Touhou like me, just come here in moderation so you don't lose your sanity.

>> No.11379517

>>11379500
You mean like the one in this >>11378916 picture?

>> No.11379536

>>11379517
Yes, like that. Can I pretend to be that?

>> No.11379545

>>11378921
You think this is a restaurant??
Only Americans tip.

>> No.11379552

>>11379516
You're hurting me. Shut up, please.

>> No.11379579

Here we go again. It's time to be truthful and fuck bitches, and I'm an ugly neet who don't approach bitches because I'm a beta faggot.

Touhou is a lame shooter with a lot of cute girls. It's Japanese. For some reason better left unexplained but in fact pretty logical, Touhou has gained a very large following in Japan. Tons of amateur manga, video games, music, pictures are produced. Tons and tons and tons and tons. Massively. You've like no idea what massiveness I'm speaking.

The games and their universe are kind of average, but at its core, Touhou promises two things:
* There exists a vibrant land full of little girls somewhere.
* There will be doujin and games and music about this land for as long as the Touhoumania exists, and that's very long.

Otaku eat this shit up. So Otaku eat Touhou shit. And as Otaku eat Touhou shit, the Touhoumania grows, making even more Otaku eat this shit. That's a virtuous circle. Or a vicious circle, it depends of your point of view.

First thing to understand about /jp/: Here we have all the Otaku who want to be a part of Touhou, somewhat literally. So a large bunch of autistic manchildren, retards, weirdos and weeaboos.

Second thing to understand about /jp/: They are self-conscious. They all know that they are a bunch of autistic manchildren, retards, weirdos and weeaboos. They cope by being unhelpful, sarcastic, self-depreciating and passive-aggressive. Shitposting is an art-form, and the greatest shitposters come from here.

Image a hellhole full of sarcastic manchildren wanting to avoid reality with Touhou. That's /jp/.

>> No.11379588

>>11379579
Joke's on you, I HATE Touhou. And yet, here I am.

>> No.11379590

>>11379579
Saving this for future use.

>> No.11379594

Dammit, I forgot to say rabbit rabbit this month. Was there a reminder thread? I must have missed it.

>> No.11379603

>>11379594
There was. It even was on the front page for a long time.

>> No.11380313 [DELETED] 

The janitor is a piece of shit fucking loser.

He's delusional. No one in real life, or online, can stand his autistic bullshit. No one likes it. Do you hear that janitor? Everyone fucking hates you, it is not a select few people, it is the majority of this board. There is a huge problem with that and guess whose fault is? It's yours you fucking dipshit, stop blaming everyone else.

The mods even hate you. You think they like dealing with your 70 stupid ass ban requests everyday? No, they don't. Why don't you just fucking leave already.

>> No.11380322

>>11379594
Dude, >>11379603 is right, I remember that thread. Sucks for you man.

>> No.11380475
File: 259 KB, 480x446, a cup of stfu spurdo.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11380475

>>11379594
Enjoy your bad luck, faggot. I hope you lose your welfare checks.

>> No.11381062

>>11380475
The only time I've ever bothered saying rabbit rabbit, I ended up wrecking my car.

>> No.11381068

this appears to be the newfriend thread

do any of you gaylords actually speak japanese or discuss things about the country or do you just circlejerk around your weeaboo games and visual novels

>> No.11381074

>>11381068
We usually speak English. Japanese culture and history comes up sometimes, but very rarely.

>> No.11381075

>>11381068
>speak japanese
yeah
>discuss things about the country
no
>circlejerk around your weeaboo games and visual novels
no

>> No.11381079

>>11381068
Go move to Japan, you fucking weeb. We don't give a shit about Japanese culture.

>>11381062
You didn't say it three times. There's your problem.

>> No.11381080

is this a survey thread now

>> No.11381086
File: 206 KB, 465x356, ykm.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11381086

whee
>>11380475
>a_cup_of_stfu_spurdo.png
a_cup_of_stfu_spurdo.png

>> No.11381088

>>11381079
nah man, just trying to get a feel for what this board is about

>> No.11381095

>>11381079
(his problem actually was that he'd recently attended the Muammar Muhammad Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi Memorial School of Third-World Driving)

>> No.11381205
File: 72 KB, 800x670, russian spurdo.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11381205

>>11381086
You have a problem with my file names?

>> No.11381207

>>11381205
What is that bear drinking?

>> No.11381211
File: 111 KB, 1376x722, skyrim spurdo 1.png [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google]
11381211

>>11381207
It says "Big Mug" and it's obviously beer.

>> No.11381260

>>11381211
I don't know about 'obviously'...

>> No.11381280

why wasn't this deleted

>> No.11381288

>>11381280
It's on-topic and nobody cares that it's kind of shitty. Most on-topic threads are shitty.

>> No.11384247

>>11378895
lel, "/jp/ culture" is so pervasive, that its inhabitants even feel compelled to the same shitty music everyone on /jp/ listens to

gj fag

>>
Reply to thread [?]Don't expect anything heroic. Your post will not be uploaded to the original board.
Name
E-mail
Subject
Comment
Action