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Keep the Hard-Nosed GMshoe?

Started by Dan Davenport, December 07, 2010, 05:27:16 PM

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Dan Davenport

December 07, 2010, 05:27:16 PM
So, I'm going to post my first review to the RPGsite.

For those familiar with my RPGnet reviews: should I keep or ditch the Hard-Nosed GMshoe persona?
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flyingmice

#1
December 07, 2010, 05:34:55 PM
I personally love the GMShoe, Dan!

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crkrueger

#2
December 07, 2010, 05:59:44 PM
Sure, keep it.
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Benoist

#3
December 07, 2010, 06:00:37 PM
Why not?

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#4
December 07, 2010, 08:21:46 PM
Keep it.  I too love the GMshoe.
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#5
December 07, 2010, 09:12:52 PM
Yes, definitely keep it, Dan!
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#6
December 07, 2010, 09:16:29 PM
You're a great reviewer, Dan. Stick to your guns and keep the GMshoe!

RandallS

#7
December 07, 2010, 09:26:50 PM
Keep it!
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DKChannelBoredom

#8
December 08, 2010, 03:46:23 AM
another vote for keepin' the persona... and keepin' it real!
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Imperator

#9
December 08, 2010, 07:42:21 AM
Quote from: Dan Davenport;423988So, I'm going to post my first review to the RPGsite.

For those familiar with my RPGnet reviews: should I keep or ditch the Hard-Nosed GMshoe persona?

Dude, totally keep it.
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#10
December 08, 2010, 11:12:40 AM
I'll join the chorus and say keep it.  It's your trademark, your calling card, your stamp, your tag.  Anything else belongs in your reviews like a pearl onion belongs on top of a banana split.  If you abandon that schtick it'll leave your fans colder than a cafeteria dinner.
For fuck\'s sake, these are games, people.

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cjh

#11
December 11, 2010, 04:21:21 PM
Does Roger Ebert use a persona when he reviews movies? What about the reviewers of the NYT books section? If you want your criticism to be taken seriously, then take it seriously. You're a good reviewer and you don't need the cutesy crap. Pookie is one of the best reviewers in RPGs, people could stand to keep an eye on how he does it.
 

Aos

#12
December 11, 2010, 04:56:05 PM
And nothing, I mean nothing says "take me seriously" like the name Pookie.
You are posting in a troll thread.

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cjh

#13
December 11, 2010, 06:45:51 PM
Quote from: Aos;425219And nothing, I mean nothing says "take me seriously" like the name Pookie.

Yes, those kookie Brits. His name is Matthew Pook.
 

Aos

#14
December 11, 2010, 07:08:16 PM
Well, that makes all the difference.
You are posting in a troll thread.

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