| From: | Lehlan Decker <decker@****.FSU.EDU> |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Re: Rigger Book 2 |
| Date: | Fri, 26 Dec 1997 14:52:58 -0500 |
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> > From: Drekhead <drekhead@***.NET>
> Subject: Re: Rigger Book 2
> > Date: Tuesday, December 23, 1997 3:02 AM
> >
> > On 23 Dec 97 at 12:57, Ralph and Ivy Ryan wrote:
> >
> > > Disappointed but hangin' in,
> > >
> > > Ivy K. (wait for me review of Awakenings)
> >
> > Ivy, the writer is a member of the list, so maybe you could use a
> > little more restraint when bitching about his work. I am sure Jon
> > would welcome constructive criticism (such as what's broke, and your
> > suggestions on fixing it.) But to just trash it helps no one.
> >
>
> Actuyally Drekhead, I woulda sent the review directly to the guy if I'd
> known he was on the list. But I'd have still posted it. Writing that bad
> needs to be read down in public. And I am waiting for the next Columbus
> Con to meet him in person. After the thing is in print is way too late for
> "constructive" criticism, it should have been "criticised" before
it hit
> print. I figure I got cheated out of the money I paid for it. And my
> local game store doesn't give refunds if the material is no good.
>
Hmm...maybe its just me. But I BROWSE a book in a store before
I buy. Or check out a friends copy. If I don't like it, then I won't
go waste my money. Try this next time.
>
> > BTW, Steve Kenson who wrote Awakenings is on here too. Just thought
> > I'd let you know before you put your foot in your mouth again.
> >
>
> My foot in my mouth? Don't think so. Poor writing will get bad reviews
> and lousy writing gets pans in public. Maybe I'll save some one a dollar
> or two.
IMHO you still have yet to back up any of your argument, beside the
generic, "this sucks". None of us have problems tearing apart rules
or books, hell its what this list does, but do it constructively, not
destructively.
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