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Old 07-25-2006, 01:38 PM
Thanaeon Thanaeon is offline
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Re: [RPG]: Victoriana, reviewed by Thanaeon (3/4)

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Originally Posted by BigJackBrass
A very enjoyable and comprehensive review. Congratulations.
Thanks!

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The assumption that players will want to "fight the system" does bar a number of very interesting possible adventures and campaign styles, although as others have mentioned this is so easily adjusted as to be a fairly small problem. Personally I very much enjoy the game despite its focus on being a "gutter runner"; to my mind it is entirely possible to include serious social commentary even if the player characters are in favour of the status quo.
Assuredly so. Nothing prevents playing aristocrats in the game, and it is even one of the suggested campaign models. Apparently for some, Mr. Davenport apparently one of them, however, a tone that's too intrusive can be a show-stopper for an anotherwise fine game, so I felt it to be my responsibility to bring it up.

Other than that, it's a fine game and a rough diamond.
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