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ReplyDeleteHey, Just wanted to congratulate you on the new press. The rant was exceptional and I look forward to hearing more ASAP!
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Nicely done -- I love the quick, subtle, blink-and-you-miss-it wit between lines. I'm not sure what the ear equivalent is for blinking, though.
ReplyDeleteLeaderboards should be run more like Twin Galaxies: Scores have to be confirmed by an official governing body. Does that sound overly ambitious for titles with millions of gamers competing for top scores? Probably, but not everyone plays for leaderboards, and those who truly care would be able to submit for approval, while mere hackers and cheaters would be eliminated altogether.
On writing: The key is "Show, don't tell." When a reviewer begins a review with "This game is amazing," that is poor writing. Don't tell me what quality a game is -- *show* me how good or bad it is through your descriptions. Don't tell me the traits and characteristics, __show__ me by showcasing your creative talent to lead the reader to concrete conclusions by persuasive argument, not blunt-instrument judgments rendered in monosyllabic vocabulary.
An example: Which is better writing?
1) Amy was angry.
2) Amy's brow furrowed intently as her teeth grit and ground into a furious scowl. She grabbed a nearby knife and lunged at the man who had insulted her, as she let forth a horrific scream and began chaotically swinging the blade through the air.
Even though example 1 -tells- us that Amy is angry, example 2 --SHOWS-- us that Amy is angry. Even though it doesn't explicitly say so, it sure sounds like Amy is real pissed.
... Uhhh, sorry. I ramble. Just ask the Classic L337 crew.
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Thank you all for the comments. @JujusBean i'm assuming the rant your talking about is the community, if it is the case , it was really well done and i look forward to more as well.
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Thanks for the comment i'm sure Rooster (my partner) will read this and finally write an article.