Gossip: For All Time Artist Allegedly Using 'Substitute' Content, Sparking Community Backlash

On March 3rd, the game 'For All Time' revealed new costumes, but by that afternoon, an artist claiming to be behind the designs surfaced. Observant players quickly compared the designs and accused the artist of providing a 'substitute' (daican)—a slang term for when creators use their professional work to project their personal romantic ship preferences, essentially turning game characters into stand-ins for their own favorite pairings from other franchises like 'Ensemble Stars'.

It was noted that the artist had previously expressed regret on their social media about not drawing a specific blonde character in the game. Coincidentally, their favorite 'ship' in 'Ensemble Stars' features a duo with one silver-haired and one gold-haired character. Players shared comparison images, arguing the aesthetic similarities were far too intentional to be a coincidence.

Community reaction has been mixed. Some players criticized the act as unprofessional, with some mockingly referring to the game as 'The Substitute Travelers.' Others noted that issues with outsourced artists are unfortunately common, while some users downplayed the drama, suggesting that if the players are happy, it's a non-issue. Despite the outcry in forums, there is currently no massive backlash in the official comment section.