This is a site for discussing roleplaying games. Have fun doing so, but there is one major rule: do not discuss political issues that aren't directly and uniquely related to the subject of the thread and about gaming. While this site is dedicated to free speech, the following will not be tolerated: devolving a thread into unrelated political discussion, sockpuppeting (using multiple and/or bogus accounts), disrupting topics without contributing to them, and posting images that could get someone fired in the workplace (an external link is OK, but clearly mark it as Not Safe For Work, or NSFW). If you receive a warning, please take it seriously and either move on to another topic or steer the discussion back to its original RPG-related theme.

I like mini-reviews

Started by Benoist, January 25, 2011, 03:17:42 PM

Previous topic - Next topic
Print
Go Down Pages1 2
User actions

Benoist

January 25, 2011, 03:17:42 PM
Even when people either don't have the time or inclination to write a fully detailed/structured review, I like to see them post a few paragraphs about a given RPG/supplement. At least it might spark some conversation, or trigger questions, whatever. Might even lead to a full review from one user or another, who knows?

So, I like these mini-reviews. I'll write some too. :)

What do you think? Pro or against mini-reviews?

DKChannelBoredom

#1
January 25, 2011, 03:23:40 PM
I agree. I really enjoyed the recent mini-reviews. I sometime forget to read the long(er) reviews, because they are put in the review-forum, but the smaller ones in the main rpg-area I catch.

So keep 'em coming.
Running: Call of Cthulhu
Playing: Mainly boardgames
Quote from: Cranewings;410955Cocain is more popular than rp so there is bound to be some crossover.

Pseudoephedrine

#2
January 25, 2011, 03:35:10 PM
I'm fine with them.
Running
The Pernicious Light, or The Wreckers of Sword Island;
A Goblin\'s Progress, or Of Cannons and Canons;
An Oration on the Dignity of Tash, or On the Elves and Their Lies
All for S&W Complete
Playing: Dark Heresy, WFRP 2e

"Elves don\'t want you cutting down trees but they sell wood items, they don\'t care about the forests, they\'\'re the fuckin\' wood mafia." -Anonymous

two_fishes

#3
January 25, 2011, 03:46:24 PM
I have the attention span of an ADD child on amphetamines, so I'm all for them.

jgants

#4
January 25, 2011, 03:46:25 PM


I couldn't resist...
Now Prepping: One-shot adventures for Coriolis, RuneQuest (classic), Numenera, 7th Sea 2nd edition, and Adventures in Middle-Earth.

Recently Ended: Palladium Fantasy - Warlords of the Wastelands: A fantasy campaign beginning in the Baalgor Wastelands, where characters emerge from the oppressive kingdom of the giants. Read about it here.

Insufficient Metal

#5
January 25, 2011, 04:01:42 PM


It's like a plague.

I, too, like mini-reviews. Really long reviews tend to make my eyes glaze over. Usually the length of a review makes little to no difference in whether or not I'm interested in a product.

Danger

#6
January 25, 2011, 04:05:46 PM
Wish I could do a funny Batman panel, but I lacks the skillz.

Anyhoo, keep the mini-reviews coming!

That, and stop talking about Runequest II; thanks to all that hooplah going on now, I"ve started on the slippery slope by getting the core book and the Vikings supplement just today.
I start from his boots and work my way up. It takes a good half a roll to encompass his jolly round belly alone. Soon, Father Christmas is completely wrapped in clingfilm. It is not quite so good as wrapping Roy but it is enjoyable nonetheless and is certainly a feather in my cap.

Tommy Brownell

#7
January 25, 2011, 05:12:32 PM
Quote from: Benoist;435153Even when people either don't have the time or inclination to write a fully detailed/structured review, I like to see them post a few paragraphs about a given RPG/supplement. At least it might spark some conversation, or trigger questions, whatever. Might even lead to a full review from one user or another, who knows?

So, I like these mini-reviews. I'll write some too. :)

What do you think? Pro or against mini-reviews?

I do these in batches on my blog, usually three at a post. I had reserved them to smaller books and supplements, but occasionally handle larger books the same way.
The Most Unread Blog on the Internet.  Ever. - My RPG, Comic and Video Game reviews and articles.

Melan

#8
January 25, 2011, 05:38:38 PM
Brevity is the soul of wit, but I prefer in-depth reviews where they are appropriate. They aren't easy to write, of course. A good detailed review is anything but that.
Now with a Zine!
ⓘ This post is disputed by official sources

Hackmaster

#9
January 25, 2011, 06:05:10 PM
I like mini reviews. If it sounds interesting, questions can be asked to get a better feel. Reading other people's lengthy reviews bore me and I usually just skip right to the conclusion at the end. I imagine most people probably do the same with my reviews as well.
 

crkrueger

#10
January 25, 2011, 06:41:42 PM
Quote from: Danger;435166Wish I could do a funny Batman panel, but I lacks the skillz.

Anyhoo, keep the mini-reviews coming!

That, and stop talking about Runequest II; thanks to all that hooplah going on now, I"ve started on the slippery slope by getting the core book and the Vikings supplement just today.
Even the the "cutting edge" storygamers for all their talk of narrative, plot, and drama are fucking obsessed with the god damned rules they use. - Estar

Yes, Sean Connery\'s thumb does indeed do megadamage. - Spinachcat

Isuldur is a badass because he stopped Sauron with a broken sword, but Iluvatar is the badass because he stopped Sauron with a hobbit. -Malleus Arianorum

"Tangency Edition" D&D would have no classes or races, but 17 genders to choose from. -TristramEvans

Kyle Aaron

#11
January 25, 2011, 06:45:41 PM
Quote from: two_fishes;435160I have the attention span of an ADD child on amphetamines, so I'm all for them.

   Review: Your Favorite Game
Sucks.

Seem good?
The Viking Hat GM
Conflict, the adventure game of modern warfare
Wastrel Wednesdays, livestream with Dungeondelver

Danger

#12
January 25, 2011, 06:53:46 PM
Quote from: CRKrueger;435193

Hah!  Good one!
I start from his boots and work my way up. It takes a good half a roll to encompass his jolly round belly alone. Soon, Father Christmas is completely wrapped in clingfilm. It is not quite so good as wrapping Roy but it is enjoyable nonetheless and is certainly a feather in my cap.

danbuter

#13
January 25, 2011, 10:38:05 PM
I like mini-reviews, too. I do think they should be posted in the reviews section so they will be easier to find.
Sword and Board - My blog about BFRPG, S&W, Hi/Lo Heroes, and other games.
Sword & Board: BFRPG Supplement Free pdf. Cheap print version.
Bushi D6  Samurai and D6!
Bushi setting map

Danger

#14
January 26, 2011, 12:04:16 PM
Ah, to wit:

I start from his boots and work my way up. It takes a good half a roll to encompass his jolly round belly alone. Soon, Father Christmas is completely wrapped in clingfilm. It is not quite so good as wrapping Roy but it is enjoyable nonetheless and is certainly a feather in my cap.
Print
Go Up Pages1 2
User actions