past vs present tense in otome games?

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past vs present tense in otome games?

#1 Post by lemonokashi » Sun Apr 27, 2014 10:59 pm

Would you rather play an otome game in past or present tense? All of my previous games have been in past tense, but does anyone have opinions on which one is better, sounds cleaner, or is more engaging in otome games?
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#2 Post by trooper6 » Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:06 pm

I don't care as long as it is well written.
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#3 Post by Caveat Lector » Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:52 am

I think this has already been discussed elsewhere. I don't think it matters as long as you have a good grasp on how to write in either tense and remain consistent.
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Re: past vs present tense in otome games?

#4 Post by fleet » Mon Apr 28, 2014 11:24 am

Here's the link to the thread referenced by Caveat Lector. Whichever one you choose, be consistent.

http://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewto ... 47&t=24587
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Re: past vs present tense in otome games?

#5 Post by lemonokashi » Mon Apr 28, 2014 8:23 pm

fleet wrote:Here's the link to the thread referenced by Caveat Lector. Whichever one you choose, be consistent.

http://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewto ... 47&t=24587
That's very helpful. Thank you!
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