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In my opinion, if it was clear that you wanted the reader to be unsure, then there is no problem. For example, if Olivia did not always answer right away when someone said "Olivia!" then you are ...

posted 7y ago by DPT‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#2: Initial revision by user avatar DPT‭ · 2019-12-08T07:11:30Z (almost 5 years ago)
In my opinion, if it was clear that you wanted the reader to be unsure, then there is no problem.

For example, if Olivia did not always answer right away when someone said "Olivia!" then you are being fair. Or if she thought _Dang, it's hard to remember to answer to that_ (although that's a little too obvious). But, those sorts of clues.

Then I know that it's not Olivia, and I get to guess who it is. I am happy if I guess right. If I guess wrong, but the game was well played, I am still satisfied.

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2017-10-20T20:52:08Z (about 7 years ago)
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