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Author: Lewis
Posted: March 02, 2009 (10:31 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
A lovely review, one that really makes me wish I owned a PS3.
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Author: zippdementia
Posted: March 02, 2009 (02:12 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
It is an indie revolution, yes.
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Author: Suskie
Posted: March 03, 2009 (07:04 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
I liked this review for the most part, but this line struck me as particularly out of place:
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Author: zippdementia
Posted: March 03, 2009 (11:22 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
It's definitely an off-line. I knew it a couple days later. I don't think it's particularly bad, and I actually think it's pretty funny, but it doesn't meld with the solemnity and grace of the rest of the review.
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Author: Masters (Mod)
Posted: March 04, 2009 (08:46 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Jesus Christ, two posts and not one "thanks".
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Author: zippdementia
Posted: March 04, 2009 (11:12 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Thanks, Masters.
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Author: Masters (Mod)
Posted: March 04, 2009 (11:57 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Another failed attempt at humour, no doubt. I was obviously referring to the two posters above who took the time to read your review and offer positive feedback on it.
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Author: Suskie
Posted: March 04, 2009 (12:34 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
I don't think it's particularly bad, and I actually think it's pretty funny, but it doesn't meld with the solemnity and grace of the rest of the review.
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Author: honestgamer
Posted: March 04, 2009 (01:55 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
When I leave feedback, I'm not necessarily looking for an explicit "Thank you," or even a response at all, but in general I do like to engage in a discussion with the writer. I tend to see through "Thank you" and pay more attention to any comments my feedback prompts. When people leave feedback for my stuff, I don't always remember to thank them explicitly, but I do respond a lot of the time. Unless I'm responding with snark or getting all defensive, I think that "Thank you" is implied.
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Author: Masters (Mod)
Posted: March 04, 2009 (02:18 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
"... I think that "Thank you" is implied."
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Author: Felix_Arabia
Posted: March 04, 2009 (02:21 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
I didn't care for this review, mostly because some of the lines felt out of place given the message you were trying to convey, Zipp, about this game being all . . . magical, for lack of a better word.
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Author: zippdementia
Posted: March 04, 2009 (03:26 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
@ Felix: I definitely see where that is true, and it's too bad, because it does affect an otherwise strong review. Any lines in particular? I think I know a few of them.
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Author: Felix_Arabia
Posted: March 04, 2009 (03:32 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Mostly it was just that line that Suskie mentioned about the pushing sisters down stairs and also the beginning where you allude to your cat puking on your bed. I read that line and was thinking, "so?"
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Author: Masters (Mod)
Posted: March 04, 2009 (04:37 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
I tend to be blunt. I was just concerned that when people say "GREAT WORK!" and that's not acknowledged in the response, it comes off as a presumptious "I know". Which makes you (one -- not necessarily YOU) look like a pompous prick. I appreciate the clarification; good on you.
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Author: zippdementia
Posted: March 04, 2009 (04:54 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Well, it's good advice, anyway, which I'll take to heart and use.
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Author: Lewis
Posted: March 05, 2009 (12:39 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
"In any case, in all seriousness, I thank everyone (including Masters) who has taken the time out of their lives to comment on my review and to offer me advice both on my writing and on my social interactions."
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Author: Lewis
Posted: March 06, 2009 (06:18 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
ZIPP!
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Author: fleinn
Posted: March 15, 2009 (06:38 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
"I can only hope Flower is a gateway drug to more of this kind of wonderful."
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