@AHR: Awwww... you guys didn't want to use my giant robot stomping through the ceiling one? lol.

Wow... someone else has actually seen Shion no Ou. Cool.

@John_Martone: I understand as well, which is why I (sort of) tried to specify a particular type. If done wrong, I completely agree, it just ends up being more of a pain the rear than enjoyable. I didn't go more into that aspect though because I never saw Rin with a confused indifferent face in game (that, and I figured my post went on long enough).

Kagami and Kyou... you have good taste my friend.

Yeah, I would agree that Taiga and Evangeline are both pretty awesome (and as much as I use Louise as an example of too much tsun-not-enough-dere, I have to admit I do like her).

Before we begin, allow me to ask a few starting questions.  (Assuming you're of age) Have you ever had a nice cold beer after a long day of labor intensive work?    Does double chocolate fudge ice cream with brownie chunks taste better than plain chocolate flavor?      Have you ever felt like you've accomplished anything by beating a game with cheat codes?          The usual response to that last ...