for A Hunter's New Home2/19 c71 YU-NO
I could never really put into words my 'thought processes' on this Fanfic (even with the TV Tropes page) until you updated with this chapter… and from the character interactions (especially with meeting Elt), I believe I now can. That said, if you feel as if my 'assessments' are incorrect, I’m open to discussion.
To start off, if I were to use the 'Freudian Trio' trope, your protagonist of "A Hunter’s New Home" represents the Ego (or Id), compared to "The Good Hunter"’s Id (or Ego) and "The Night Unfurls"’s Superego, both written by 'StaffSergeant':
• Cyril (TGH) has PTSD, and any unfortunate 'triggers' to his time in Yharnam can set of the powder keg of 'bloodthirsty massacres'…
• Kyril (TNU) is no-nonsense and almost ice-cold in his business (though no less dangerous than his counterpart; perks of Childhood's Beginning, I suppose)…
• And Selina feels like she’s a (sort of) 'counterbalance' to the two men; she’s less bloodthirsty and nihilistic than Cyril, yet more emotional and open than Kyril…
NOTEWORTHY TROPE — Anti-Hero: Make no mistake, the Good Hunter is a hero. But her willingness to 'Shoot the Dog' leaves her allies questioning this at times.
The problem is that the world of "Monster Girl Encyclopedia" suffers from (some, if not all of) the following tropes in this Fanfic:
• Belief Makes You Stupid (Belief in something can make people act against their own best interests.)
• Believing Their Own Lies (A character tells 'Blatant Lies' and honestly believes it as the truth.)
• Doublethink (Believing in contradicting ideas, often for the purpose of convenience.)
• Happiness in Mind Control (A 'Mind Manipulation' victim prefers what’s been done to them. Alternatively, when the 'Mind-Control Device' or 'Hypno Trinket' is addictive for the brainwashed.)
• I Reject Your Reality (Character cannot accept any other way than theirs, facts be damned.)
• Implausible Deniability (Denial despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.)
• Knight Templar (A villain who believes they’re the hero.)
• Lawful Stupid (Someone who upholds and/or follows laws without reason or logic.)
• Never My Fault (A character cannot and/or will not own up to their mistakes or misdeeds.)
• Selective Obliviousness (A character cannot or refuses to accept a particular fact, even when faced with overwhelming evidence.)
• Theory Tunnel Vision (Information is filtered to match with the person’s own ideals regardless of that information’s values, even if it is factual. All for the sake of emotional defence.)
• They Just Don’t Get It (A character simply cannot understand or comprehend a basic concept for some reason or another.)
So the moment when blood is shed (until there are no more left to cut down), it means that 'violence as a last resort' has been reached, when all other options of diplomacy and reconciliation have ultimately failed, despite their efforts… and there lies the tragedy of the Mamono’s inability to coexist with humanity without supplanting it.
This ain’t a build-up to something like a Badass Showdown of "It Has to Be This Way" from "Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance" — Far From It. And with that said, it makes me lament the 'Misaimed Fandom' of StaffSergeant’s "The Good Hunter" more…
Eh, hopefully you’ll be more successful in getting the point across, 'AgeOfAngels'. I think the lads over at Questionable Questing are more 'understanding', if I’m not mistaken?
~ YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love At The Bound Of This World ~
To 'MacaroniChicken' (Feb 3, 2025): Nah, you’re not the only one with the same train of thought… and here’s some 'fun' trivia if you’re willing to read — 'Blaze', the author of the original "Conversion Bureau" (TCB), later expressed regret at having written it due to the backlash he got for the misanthropic implications he never intended to convey (it was supposed to be a 'Wish-Fulfilment' story about going to Equestria without leaving your human friends behind; implications of Genocide were the LAST thing on his mind), viewing it as a poorly written work with a concept that is best left to other, more capable writers. Hell, if you want to learn more, check out the TV Tropes page for "The Conversion Bureau" if you haven’t done so already.
I could never really put into words my 'thought processes' on this Fanfic (even with the TV Tropes page) until you updated with this chapter… and from the character interactions (especially with meeting Elt), I believe I now can. That said, if you feel as if my 'assessments' are incorrect, I’m open to discussion.
To start off, if I were to use the 'Freudian Trio' trope, your protagonist of "A Hunter’s New Home" represents the Ego (or Id), compared to "The Good Hunter"’s Id (or Ego) and "The Night Unfurls"’s Superego, both written by 'StaffSergeant':
• Cyril (TGH) has PTSD, and any unfortunate 'triggers' to his time in Yharnam can set of the powder keg of 'bloodthirsty massacres'…
• Kyril (TNU) is no-nonsense and almost ice-cold in his business (though no less dangerous than his counterpart; perks of Childhood's Beginning, I suppose)…
• And Selina feels like she’s a (sort of) 'counterbalance' to the two men; she’s less bloodthirsty and nihilistic than Cyril, yet more emotional and open than Kyril…
NOTEWORTHY TROPE — Anti-Hero: Make no mistake, the Good Hunter is a hero. But her willingness to 'Shoot the Dog' leaves her allies questioning this at times.
The problem is that the world of "Monster Girl Encyclopedia" suffers from (some, if not all of) the following tropes in this Fanfic:
• Belief Makes You Stupid (Belief in something can make people act against their own best interests.)
• Believing Their Own Lies (A character tells 'Blatant Lies' and honestly believes it as the truth.)
• Doublethink (Believing in contradicting ideas, often for the purpose of convenience.)
• Happiness in Mind Control (A 'Mind Manipulation' victim prefers what’s been done to them. Alternatively, when the 'Mind-Control Device' or 'Hypno Trinket' is addictive for the brainwashed.)
• I Reject Your Reality (Character cannot accept any other way than theirs, facts be damned.)
• Implausible Deniability (Denial despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.)
• Knight Templar (A villain who believes they’re the hero.)
• Lawful Stupid (Someone who upholds and/or follows laws without reason or logic.)
• Never My Fault (A character cannot and/or will not own up to their mistakes or misdeeds.)
• Selective Obliviousness (A character cannot or refuses to accept a particular fact, even when faced with overwhelming evidence.)
• Theory Tunnel Vision (Information is filtered to match with the person’s own ideals regardless of that information’s values, even if it is factual. All for the sake of emotional defence.)
• They Just Don’t Get It (A character simply cannot understand or comprehend a basic concept for some reason or another.)
So the moment when blood is shed (until there are no more left to cut down), it means that 'violence as a last resort' has been reached, when all other options of diplomacy and reconciliation have ultimately failed, despite their efforts… and there lies the tragedy of the Mamono’s inability to coexist with humanity without supplanting it.
This ain’t a build-up to something like a Badass Showdown of "It Has to Be This Way" from "Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance" — Far From It. And with that said, it makes me lament the 'Misaimed Fandom' of StaffSergeant’s "The Good Hunter" more…
Eh, hopefully you’ll be more successful in getting the point across, 'AgeOfAngels'. I think the lads over at Questionable Questing are more 'understanding', if I’m not mistaken?
~ YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love At The Bound Of This World ~
To 'MacaroniChicken' (Feb 3, 2025): Nah, you’re not the only one with the same train of thought… and here’s some 'fun' trivia if you’re willing to read — 'Blaze', the author of the original "Conversion Bureau" (TCB), later expressed regret at having written it due to the backlash he got for the misanthropic implications he never intended to convey (it was supposed to be a 'Wish-Fulfilment' story about going to Equestria without leaving your human friends behind; implications of Genocide were the LAST thing on his mind), viewing it as a poorly written work with a concept that is best left to other, more capable writers. Hell, if you want to learn more, check out the TV Tropes page for "The Conversion Bureau" if you haven’t done so already.
2/13 c71 slocklin94
Don't disagree with most of what you wrote but I do find it hard to believe that mamono would suddenly abandon their incubus husbands en mass once male mamono start being born, aren't mamono smitten and in love with their partner for life in the setting of the world of MGE? Has there actually been a case of a mamono leaving their husband suddenly for someone else? Anyway, good chapter as always.
Don't disagree with most of what you wrote but I do find it hard to believe that mamono would suddenly abandon their incubus husbands en mass once male mamono start being born, aren't mamono smitten and in love with their partner for life in the setting of the world of MGE? Has there actually been a case of a mamono leaving their husband suddenly for someone else? Anyway, good chapter as always.
2/3 c70 
4Golden Nova
Oh I just love when those parasites are put in their place. I am not a fan of the Hunter going around trying to be nice. I want fire and brimstone. But this slow build up to the point where the Hunter sees no other source but to completely wipe out the parasites, either by killing or by reverting is going to feel nice.
4Golden NovaOh I just love when those parasites are put in their place. I am not a fan of the Hunter going around trying to be nice. I want fire and brimstone. But this slow build up to the point where the Hunter sees no other source but to completely wipe out the parasites, either by killing or by reverting is going to feel nice.
2/2 c71 MacaroniChicken
Am I the only one who compared MGE to a MLP fanfic series "Conversion Bureau"? I mean both of them have the common themes of Transhumanism, how the two portrays the nonhumans (the Mamono and the Ponies respectively) as the "heroes" and humanity as the "villains". And how the fact that both stories have the losing your humanity and turning into a Mamono/Pony is treated as good thing? I'm suprised nobody is pointing this out.
Am I the only one who compared MGE to a MLP fanfic series "Conversion Bureau"? I mean both of them have the common themes of Transhumanism, how the two portrays the nonhumans (the Mamono and the Ponies respectively) as the "heroes" and humanity as the "villains". And how the fact that both stories have the losing your humanity and turning into a Mamono/Pony is treated as good thing? I'm suprised nobody is pointing this out.
2/2 c71 3LongNightDragon
Good chapter, it's fine if it took a while to make. You got a life outside of here and it's more important.
3LongNightDragonGood chapter, it's fine if it took a while to make. You got a life outside of here and it's more important.
2/2 c71 2FirstWinterLight
As always the chapter is amazingly fun to read!
i am a bit confused though, i remember that with Koga's situation it was revealed how the human personality is taken over by a mamono one when they transform, essentially trapping them in their own bodies. Why is it then that Selina still humors Elt's argument about how things are better this way? Shouldn't Koga's case enough of an imcentive for Selina to actively find a way to cure or put them mamono (Especially the kids, that whole mess is effed up) down as a mercy?
Curious to where you are going with this, can't wait for the next one!
2FirstWinterLightAs always the chapter is amazingly fun to read!
i am a bit confused though, i remember that with Koga's situation it was revealed how the human personality is taken over by a mamono one when they transform, essentially trapping them in their own bodies. Why is it then that Selina still humors Elt's argument about how things are better this way? Shouldn't Koga's case enough of an imcentive for Selina to actively find a way to cure or put them mamono (Especially the kids, that whole mess is effed up) down as a mercy?
Curious to where you are going with this, can't wait for the next one!
2/2 c71 2BrazeRancor
Everyone's being awfully reasonable all things considered. That could just be the eye of the storm, though!
Thanks for the chapter!
2BrazeRancorEveryone's being awfully reasonable all things considered. That could just be the eye of the storm, though!
Thanks for the chapter!
2/1 c71 Nomoreheroes 123
As always, an excellent chapter, author, and don’t worry—we understand the delay. You were busy with your personal and professional life.
Aside from that, I have a somewhat silly question, but I’d like you to clarify it for me: Why is the huntress sometimes called Selina and other times Cynthia? I don’t understand
Well, setting that aside, as I mentioned before, this new chapter turned out spectacular. To be honest, I thought that in this chapter, the huntress was going to plant another seed of doubt in another character… but that wasn’t the case. XD And poor Elt! Despite trying to be friendly with Cynthia, I’m sure Druella and the Fallen Goddess will try to use that to their advantage. And if Cynthia finds out… things are going to get ugly.
Besides that, something tells me that Druella is eventually going to do something incredibly stupid to turn the tide in her favor. And if that stupid thing involves attacking the town where Cynthia’s adopted children are… blood and death will rain upon Lescatie. Or, in the end, maybe nothing will happen, and what I said is just a bunch of silly assumptions. XD
As always, an excellent chapter, author, and don’t worry—we understand the delay. You were busy with your personal and professional life.
Aside from that, I have a somewhat silly question, but I’d like you to clarify it for me: Why is the huntress sometimes called Selina and other times Cynthia? I don’t understand
Well, setting that aside, as I mentioned before, this new chapter turned out spectacular. To be honest, I thought that in this chapter, the huntress was going to plant another seed of doubt in another character… but that wasn’t the case. XD And poor Elt! Despite trying to be friendly with Cynthia, I’m sure Druella and the Fallen Goddess will try to use that to their advantage. And if Cynthia finds out… things are going to get ugly.
Besides that, something tells me that Druella is eventually going to do something incredibly stupid to turn the tide in her favor. And if that stupid thing involves attacking the town where Cynthia’s adopted children are… blood and death will rain upon Lescatie. Or, in the end, maybe nothing will happen, and what I said is just a bunch of silly assumptions. XD
2/1 c70 Krasie
Hearing these creatures speak and interact like people is always disgusting. Elt trying to woo Selina is especially gross but I suppose you have to make thlse creature's somewhat tolerable otherwise youre story will sugger for it.
God I cannot wait till this situation eventually goes to shit and we get a massacre. Fuck them Monsters.
Hearing these creatures speak and interact like people is always disgusting. Elt trying to woo Selina is especially gross but I suppose you have to make thlse creature's somewhat tolerable otherwise youre story will sugger for it.
God I cannot wait till this situation eventually goes to shit and we get a massacre. Fuck them Monsters.
2/1 c71 doa570047
Matilda's little study session was interesting, especially with how you described her drawing in and trying to use Mana. Honestly curious on what her plan is that could be possibly blocked by the new Baphomet.
Nice to see Elt trying to be the middle man and trying to understand our Huntress. That said, unless he does something out of the ordinary, he's literally a Harem-MC that has a generic personality you would find in most anime/media/fics OP-self-inserts MC. I would be lying if I say I'm not looking forward to when his worldviews get tested.
Annoyingly, the MGE wiki is down at time of typing. As someone who never has and never will read the MGE series, the wiki being down was annoying for me as I tend to look up what the characters look like so it's easier to visualize them while reading (or see if they're even canon). Hopefully it'll be brought back or replaced by the next update.
Matilda's little study session was interesting, especially with how you described her drawing in and trying to use Mana. Honestly curious on what her plan is that could be possibly blocked by the new Baphomet.
Nice to see Elt trying to be the middle man and trying to understand our Huntress. That said, unless he does something out of the ordinary, he's literally a Harem-MC that has a generic personality you would find in most anime/media/fics OP-self-inserts MC. I would be lying if I say I'm not looking forward to when his worldviews get tested.
Annoyingly, the MGE wiki is down at time of typing. As someone who never has and never will read the MGE series, the wiki being down was annoying for me as I tend to look up what the characters look like so it's easier to visualize them while reading (or see if they're even canon). Hopefully it'll be brought back or replaced by the next update.