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Author: zigfried
Posted: November 04, 2009 (08:44 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
I didn't like this review. It has a lot of grammar mistakes and doesn't tell me how this game is similar to or different from other RTS games. Sometimes I didn't understand what you were saying. It's also really short. You need to spend more time on your writing. Based on this, I'm not at all convinced that it deserves a 9.
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Author: Woodybeaver
Posted: November 05, 2009 (01:06 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
I understand that you think that you are a professional reviewer, but I'm not - I'm a gamer. I don't bother that my review is too short for you or has grammar nuances. This is a USER review, I'm simply sharing with you my thoughts about the game that I've played recently. You didn't understand why this game is different from others? Let me say it again for you:
We are never so happy or unhappy as we imagine...blah blah blah |
Author: zigfried
Posted: November 05, 2009 (03:37 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
It's not about "professional" versus "user" review, it's about writing well. When I read any review on the site, including user reviews, I expect a certain level of competence.
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Author: WilltheGreat
Posted: November 05, 2009 (07:49 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
ITT: Woodybeaver misses the point.
"Either, sir, you're an ass or masquerading as one." |
Author: Woodybeaver
Posted: November 06, 2009 (01:36 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Thank you, my sensei)). But I don't really understand what you want from me. Probably, you want everything you read to be flawless and irreproachable. But this is not my problem! I played the game, I liked it and I wanted to share my views on it. I couldn't even imagine that someone like you would start teaching me! If you think my USER review (my thoughts, my emotions just after finishing it) is trash, give a try to this cool game and write your own! This is not a literature-lovers club or is it? If you want to discuss the game, let's discuss the game but not my writing style!
We are never so happy or unhappy as we imagine...blah blah blah |
Author: Woodybeaver
Posted: November 06, 2009 (01:58 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Talking about management I meant that there’s no building, recharging, repairing production and so on. You command your huge forces without bothering about any kind of management or maintenance or technical support and other stuff like this. You got the idea? Did you get the idea, sensei? Now to cinematic camera… This is a very cool feature (do you like the word “cool”, by the way?). During any moment of the battle, you can switch this function and observe the battle through the eyes of a camera man from different angles. This looks very impressive. I’m completely open to conversation and always ready to answer to your questions ;).
We are never so happy or unhappy as we imagine...blah blah blah |
Author: WilltheGreat
Posted: November 06, 2009 (02:44 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
How you express your opinions is just as important as those opinions themselves.
"Either, sir, you're an ass or masquerading as one." |
Author: Woodybeaver
Posted: November 06, 2009 (03:23 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
blah blah blah. Why are you so boring? This website is about games, right? People come here to discuss games or maybe I'm wrong? I'm really pleased with all this attention to my modest personality and my writing style, but I would prefer to discuss the game itself. Not me. I think it is reasonable if regarding this certain website and this certain thread.
We are never so happy or unhappy as we imagine...blah blah blah |
Author: WilltheGreat
Posted: November 06, 2009 (05:12 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
This is a feedback thread for a review submission. Discussing the game would be off-topic, there's a forum for that.
"Either, sir, you're an ass or masquerading as one." |
Author: Woodybeaver
Posted: November 06, 2009 (05:49 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Oh yeah, I got it. You're here to trash the reviews of others. Alright then, we will not see eye to eye on this if so.
We are never so happy or unhappy as we imagine...blah blah blah |
Author: WilltheGreat
Posted: November 06, 2009 (06:23 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
There is no trashing going on here. What there is is Zig offering a critique, and you flailing about because somebody disagrees with you on the internet. If you are so unable to take criticism then perhaps you should reconsider writing reviews.
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Author: Woodybeaver
Posted: November 06, 2009 (07:17 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
I never considered writing professional reviews. I just wanted to share my thoughts about the new great game I played. Is this forbidden in case my user review is disliked by Zig? I don't think so. My review represents my opinion on a game, I didn't have an intention to create a standard professional review.
We are never so happy or unhappy as we imagine...blah blah blah |
Author: zigfried
Posted: November 06, 2009 (09:58 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Woodybeaver, whether or not you pursue professional writing doesn't matter to me. I was "teaching" you as a polite way to make a point. I will make the point more explicitly:
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Author: radicaldreamer
Posted: November 11, 2009 (04:33 PM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
I know I'm late and by now every one here has probably moved on. Yes, this is a website about games, so people discuss games here. However, it is also a website about writing, so people also come here to get feedback and learn how to develop this extremely useful skill. This emphasis on writing is one of the major things separates this website from GameFAQs and Amazon. You can only stand to benefit by calming down and considering some of the suggestions given.
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Author: Woodybeaver
Posted: November 12, 2009 (07:39 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
I am really calm. At least I am glad that you're not indefferent. Thnx everybody for your reasonable concerns and suggestions.
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Author: Woodybeaver
Posted: November 12, 2009 (07:42 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
And one more thing if u don't mind: how can I discuss games on these forums when almost all of them are unavailable?!
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Author: wolfqueen001
Posted: November 12, 2009 (10:30 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
They're available. That's just what it says when no topic has been posted in them. Just click on the forum title and it'll take you to a blank forum page. Then click "Create New Topic"
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Author: Masters (Mod)
Posted: November 12, 2009 (11:35 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Zig is mean. :(
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Author: honestgamer
Posted: November 12, 2009 (11:56 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Because traffic on the forums isn't as significant as it could be, game-specific forums currently lead to the forum for the related console. For example, clicking on the forum link from Order of War should take you to the PC game discussion forums, where you are encouraged to start a topic relating to Order of War. Then Order of War fans--and PC gamers in general--can respond and worthwhile discussion is more likely to take place. Game-specific forums can return as the forums grow in size.
"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." - John F. Kennedy on reality |
Author: Woodybeaver
Posted: November 13, 2009 (01:48 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
Alright then, and what should I do if I want to start the discussion about war RTSs? You know, like Order of War, Company of Heroes, World in Conflict, Men of War and others?
We are never so happy or unhappy as we imagine...blah blah blah |
Author: WilltheGreat
Posted: November 13, 2009 (08:52 AM) Actions: Register for a free user account to post on the forums... |
The same thing.
"Either, sir, you're an ass or masquerading as one." |
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