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Reviews of Old Games...

Started by KrakaJak, March 16, 2007, 09:43:27 PM

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fonkaygarry

#45
March 20, 2007, 03:05:28 AM
RIFTS PLZKTHX
teamchimp: I'm doing problem sets concerning inbreeding and effective population size.....I absolutely know this will get me the hot bitches.

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KrakaJak

#46
March 21, 2007, 12:33:48 AM
Quote from: fonkaygarryRIFTS PLZKTHX
OK, but it's not gonna be pretty...
-Jak
 
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jcfiala

#47
March 21, 2007, 03:08:31 PM
Reviews of older games is a great idea, I think.
 

blakkie

#48
March 21, 2007, 03:24:53 PM
Quote from: KrakaJakOK, but it's not gonna be pretty...
Just make sure to review it from the context that it was written!  When a lot of people here were in their teens (I wasn't but only by a couple years) and perhaps a poster or two weren't even born yet. ;) So just get your head squarely in a juvenile place, ignore the character creation, and it'll all seem SUPAR AWESOME!!!! :D
"Because honestly? I have no idea what you do. None." - Pierce Inverarity

lev_lafayette

#49
March 21, 2007, 10:15:28 PM
Quote from: fonkaygarryRIFTS PLZKTHX

I insist the review is done in SMS-speak...:p

JongWK

#50
March 21, 2007, 10:31:10 PM
Quote from: lev_lafayetteIn other words, don't engage in a systematic review of well-known sacred cows. No matter how many caveats you state on how product x was "good for it's time, but seriously dated now", you'll still get upset the creedal fundamantalists.

Wow, way to show your personal bias. :rolleyes:

I couldn't give a shit about the books you reviewed. I've never read them, not once.

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James J Skach

#51
March 21, 2007, 10:37:12 PM
Assume that the tastes of "today's RPG consumer" leans towards the exploration of the deep personal relationships between teenage welfare mothers and the fathers of their children. Assume the tastes of "today's RPG consumer" require unfied mechanics, conflict resolution, and focus on a narrative agenda.

Review the game based on these assumptions.

Good luck...
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KrakaJak

#52
March 21, 2007, 11:53:21 PM
Quote from: blakkieJust make sure to review it from the context that it was written!  When a lot of people here were in their teens (I wasn't but only by a couple years) and perhaps a poster or two weren't even born yet. ;) So just get your head squarely in a juvenile place, ignore the character creation, and it'll all seem SUPAR AWESOME!!!! :D
I actually plan on re-reading it and reviewing it my own personal life's context. I try to keep an open mind as to what it's strengths and weaknesses are rather than whether I like it or not.
-Jak
 
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Melan

#53
March 22, 2007, 03:13:52 AM
Quote from: fonkaygarryRIFTS PLZKTHX
Why not? It's not an elegant game, but at least it is packed with enthusiasm and fun, which, sadly, most games aren't. RIFTS is the game of all caps, explosions and a lot of exclamation marks!
Now with a Zine!
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-E.

#54
March 22, 2007, 06:28:35 AM
Quote from: MelanNo, in other words, don't build your review on abritrary definitions and faulty assumptions regarding the nature of roleplaying games.

Yeah. Those reviews were disappointingly colloquial.

While there are certainly valid criticisms of AD&D, reviews from very-narrow and idiosyncratic perspectives come off as ignorant.

You see this a lot when people who are very religious or have limited political exposure review movies and complain that a mass-market product didn't fit their narrow and uninformed view of the world... it really limits the value of the review and doesn't reflect well on the reviewer.

That said, reviews of old products are certainly valid and valuable -- I think it's the right idea, but I'd say any viewer should have a broad understanding of the hobby whether reviewing new or old products.

Cheers,
-E.
 

Nazgul

#55
March 22, 2007, 08:47:09 AM
Quote from: James J SkachAssume that the tastes of "today's RPG consumer" leans towards the exploration of the deep personal relationships between teenage welfare mothers and the fathers of their children. Assume the tastes of "today's RPG consumer" require unfied mechanics, conflict resolution, and focus on a narrative agenda.

Review the game based on these assumptions.

Good luck...

You could just say "Assume that the people who would like your reviews are vapid fuckwits." ;)
Abyssal Maw:

I mean jesus. It's a DUNGEON. You're supposed to walk in there like you own the place, busting down doors and pushing over sarcophagi lids and stuff. If anyone dares step up, you set off fireballs.

blakkie

#56
March 22, 2007, 09:02:49 AM
Quote from: KrakaJakI actually plan on re-reading it and reviewing it my own personal life's context. I try to keep an open mind as to what it's strengths and weaknesses are rather than whether I like it or not.
Same thing.
"Because honestly? I have no idea what you do. None." - Pierce Inverarity
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