Post originally by Josh Harrison at 2004-02-02 09:15:45
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You're certainly entitled to your opinion. I try not to let the quality of a game's artwork affect my opinion of it too much -- good art is nice, but it isn't critical (at least, IMO).

I am even less concerned with the artwork in this case, because it was the second book by the company, and they obviously have lower production values than FASA did. It is something that I would expect to grow and improve as time goes on.

As I've followed the line, though, the artwork (for the most part) continues to be less than impressive. I can think of a few exceptions.

The visual impression given by the artwork in the game line lacks cohesion -- artwork in a game isn't just there to break up the text, it should also help convey the tones, moods, and styles of the material it accompanies. LRG's products don't have that solid foundation of feeling.

Regardless of my overall opionions on LRG's artwork, I'm not going to fault an early book for later shortcomings.

-- Josh H.