Long ago, I read a story where were gem chioices, that can unlock special scenes (like, the mc’s friends go to a party and mc didn’t want to go, and at the end of chapter, there was a gem choice that let the reader see how was the party)
What’s your oppinion about this kind of gem choices?
The way Episode Official stories use gem choices, no.
The way community authors use gem choices for readers who want to “cheat” (i.e. maximizing relationship points, unlocking items or art you missed during your playthrough, etc.) is perfectly acceptable, as it doesn’t affect the storyline (you’re not paying to play). This method gives access to content that was accessible during your playthrough but you didn’t unlock (fair and square).
I think authors who want to give readers a bonus option to “cheat” relationship points or unlock art via gems is a good alternative because it is simply a luxury that doesn’t affect those who play without using gems.
I don’t want to utilize gems but it would be a cool way to offset a scene that requires physical money for me since I can’t draw and I had to get an artist. I don’t see that happening though. Btw can you choose 1 gen options?