How do you pick your first LI in otome games?

[ark_huh???]

For me, since I don't have any idea of their personalities. I go for their looks. Preferably if they have long and red hair, and a dazzling face. I would go for that route immediately XD

 

[roreょ]

i go for their voice or looks most of the time but also first impression ✌︎('ω')✌︎

 

[Daisy Magnus229]

Definitely his looks first, then how he talks (or personality) lol but I always follow the route order from walkthrough. So, I'm just eyeing him until I get into his route lmao


If there's no walkthrough, I'll play the cold LI with silver or black hair first lol

 

[Moonblink]

If there is a common route or prologue i choose the one that i liked/ stood out the most, if not then i too go on looks the one i think looks the most attractive lol

 

[xopeachy]

it's always the blond ones or the "bad boy" looking ones

 

[himelitist]

the answer is to always go for the prettiest one <⁠(⁠￣⁠︶⁠￣⁠)⁠> bonus points for if he's haughty in the common route

 

[LivEnblem]

Since I've always decided the order of who based on looks, I never really agonized over the choice—though I did spend time debating who was more handsome.

 

[Eril $akurai]

I usually start with the one that I'm least interested in and work my way up to my favorite.
I don't feel like doing the other routes if I start with my favorite.

 

[nerim-w]

I always go for the one I like the most based on their looks and personality in the common route. My impatient ass is too unbothered to care about a reccomended route order, I just wanna date my favourite straight away

 

[annaqueue]

I choose if its my type. But sometimes I just choose according to recommended route orders if I dont have anyone in mind.

 

[voIuvreles]

same, I go with the looks first If one of them catches my attention, that's who I'm gunning for then hahahahah

 

[deluluscious]

i usually choose my first li based on character design and personality. i tend to go for the character who is closest to my type.

character design is usually what catches my attention first, but personality is just as important. if i really like a character's design but don't like his personality, then he's probably not a match for me.

 

[Sayorin]

I realised I go for the most mysterious looking,brooding one or the long haired one lol >_< Usually long haired LI's are mysterious though haha

 

[heishoumao]

I search for a route order, and if there isn't one, I go for the first one who catches my eye.

 

[Suzu鈴]

I usually decide based on the recommended route order. If there isn't one, I tend to go for the character I'm least interested in first, or the one who seems less important to the main story.
For example, if the game has some kind of hidden secret, I'll do the routes that don't reveal much about it first. I like to save the main love interest, or the character I'm most interested in, for last. That way, I can save the best for later and keep having something to look forward to until the end.

 

[Breeze Daydream]

I think when I play games, I should look at the characteristics and temperament of the male protagonist, whether it matches my own brainwave. I can accept diversity in appearance, but it depends on whether it suits my taste. Being able to attract me is the most important thing, I will be the first to take his path.

 

[laranjinha]

Usually, I search for a route order. If I can't find one, I go by the guy I like the least so I can be done with it. I like to save my favourites for last, feels like a lil reward :)

 

[Pancito]

I usually look at the character design first and think "oh, I like this one," especially if he has a rebellious, mysterious, or intelligent vibe. Accessories, piercings, glasses, etc. definitely help.
But then comes the important part: personality. If he turns out to be exactly my type, I'm probably already done for. Although I've also had characters who didn't seem like my type at all end up completely winning me over because of how well they're written.
So basically: the design gets my attention, but the personality decides whether I stay.

 

[shuubaruotaku]

i go for the looks and then voice.. but their "aura" has to be eye catching

 

[SmallEagle]

If there's a common route, then I choose the one that caught my eye the most. If not, I look for a description of the characters personalities and choose based on my favorite tropes.

 

[kaeyism]

definitely picking the one who looks the most handsome hehe.. if he has ends up having a charming personality then even better!