[Board/Tactical Game]: The Princes of Florence, reviewed by ShannonA (4/4)

Post originally by Merric Blackman at 2003-05-14 07:12:10
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Thank you muchly, Shannon, for your review.

It's extremely informative, and told me exactly what I needed to know about the game.

Cheers,
Merric

Post originally by KC at 2003-05-14 10:20:01
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As always, really... Awesome review! Keep them coming!

Though you really should get paid for your reviews. I know you like the Rpg.net community, Shannon, but consider your family!

Post originally by Shannon Appelcline at 2003-05-14 10:27:42
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It was a really complex game, so I'm glad the review was coherent.

<i>I know you like the Rpg.net community, Shannon, but consider your family!</i>

I just spent four days with family in St. Louis, so I think I was due.

Shannon

Post originally by KC at 2003-05-14 13:15:57
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Well, okay then. But you still deserve monetary reward for your excellent reviews.




Shannon Appelcline wrote:
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It was a really complex game, so I'm glad the review was coherent.

<i>I know you like the Rpg.net community, Shannon, but consider your family!</i>

I just spent four days with family in St. Louis, so I think I was due.

Shannon

Post originally by Merric Blackman at 2003-05-14 17:05:16
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Shannon Appelcline wrote:
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<i>It was a really complex game, so I'm glad the review was coherent.</i>

It certainly was; it looks like a game that I'd be fascinated by... unfortunately, the same can't be said for my group - which consists of both casual and dedicated gamers - the skill problem would certainly come up!

Cheers,
Merric

Post originally by Shannon Appelcline at 2003-05-14 19:01:54
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<i>it looks like a game that I'd be fascinated by</i>

And ironically it just gave me a (figurative) headache. But I recognize that different folks like different levels of cognition in their recreation.

Shannon

Post originally by Chris Camfield at 2003-05-15 21:49:58
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Put the exhaustive list of components later in the review. If I hadn't skipped over them to read the sequence of play, I probably would have gotten bored and stopped reading.

Otherwise, yes, very good review.

http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/9/9343.phtml

Shannon Appelcline's Summary:

If you're a serious strategy player that enjoys a thinking man's games, this is one for you: a solid, interesting European design. If you prefer your games in a slightly lighter vein, read this review carefully first to see if Princes of Florence is actually of interest or not.

Go to the full review for more information.

Post originally by Pseudo Nymh at 2003-11-19 07:26:18
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Just wanted to chime in with some praise. I enjoy reading your reviews of board games, I find them complete and well-thought-out.

Post originally by scott timberg at 2004-02-12 22:49:32
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.. a very good game that does seem stuffy and difficult compared to PR... shows seyfarth's real genius in making a multi-board game in which players dont feel isolated or too math-y...