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Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Benoist on 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?
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: DKChannelBoredom on 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.
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Pseudoephedrine on January 25, 2011, 03:35:10 PM
I'm fine with them.
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: two_fishes on January 25, 2011, 03:46:24 PM
I have the attention span of an ADD child on amphetamines, so I'm all for them.
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: jgants on January 25, 2011, 03:46:25 PM
(http://www.batmancomic.info/gen/20110125124425_4d3f3629b9f6b.jpg)

I couldn't resist...
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Insufficient Metal on January 25, 2011, 04:01:42 PM
(http://batmancomic.info/gen/20110125130054_4d3f3a061ab05.jpg)

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.
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Danger on 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.
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Tommy Brownell on 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.
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Melan on 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.
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Hackmaster on 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.
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: crkrueger on 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.
(http://batmancomic.info/gen/20110125154112_4d3f5f98d9aa8.jpg)
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Kyle Aaron on 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?
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Danger on January 25, 2011, 06:53:46 PM
Quote from: CRKrueger;435193(http://batmancomic.info/gen/20110125154112_4d3f5f98d9aa8.jpg)

Hah!  Good one!
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: danbuter on 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.
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Danger on January 26, 2011, 12:04:16 PM
Ah, to wit:

(http://www.batmancomic.info/gen/20110126090021_4d40532597a3b.jpg)
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Spinachcat on January 26, 2011, 05:29:12 PM
Mini-reviews that spark discussion threads are good stuff.

I will post one later this week.
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: skofflox on January 26, 2011, 06:02:50 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.

yup...:o

MRQ2/Vikings kicks ass man!
:p
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Seanchai on January 26, 2011, 10:39:28 PM
Quote from: Spinachcat;435388Mini-reviews that spark discussion threads are good stuff.

That is, to my mind, the point of having them and having them in this section.

Seanchai
Title: I like mini-reviews
Post by: Sigmund on January 27, 2011, 12:58:11 AM
Quote from: Seanchai;435427That is, to my mind, the point of having them and having them in this section.

Seanchai

I agree. I'm much more likely to read the mini-review than a whole lengthy one. I'm another who often skips to the conclusion or final thought of lengthy reviews.