[RPG]: Dread: The First Book of Pandemonium, reviewed by Steve Darligton (4/3)

2nd Level RPGnetter · #1 10-06-2003, 01:00 AM

http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/9/9761.phtml

Steve Darligton's Summary:

It's like Tarantino filming Clive Barker, and one of the most visceral RPGs ever written - but it has a dark flaw beneath the surface... (NB: this is an R-rated review! Contains frequent profanity!)

Go to the full review for more information.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #2 10-06-2003, 12:23 PM

Post originally by Rafael Chandler at 2003-10-06 11:23:08
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Steve,

Thank you for reviewing Dread! I really appreciate it. I will be taking your feedback into consideration when I finally publish the revised version (in a year or two, perhaps sooner).

Cheers,
Rafael

2nd Level RPGnetter · #3 10-06-2003, 01:07 PM

Post originally by Wombat at 2003-10-06 12:07:32
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I give thanks as well, but for a different reason.

Now I know to stay away from the game, as it is not at all to my tastes.

OTOH, your review was quite good for letting me know precisely why I would not like it -- a very well written review.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #4 10-06-2003, 05:51 PM

Post originally by -anon- at 2003-10-06 16:51:11
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There's no need to get snippy. It was a well written review. If you don't have something nice to say...

I appreciate the review and will look further into the game. Thank you.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #5 10-06-2003, 06:42 PM

Post originally by Steve D at 2003-10-06 17:42:30
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Rafael - my pleasure! Despite my misgivings, it was a joy to read and review!

Wombat - glad I could help!

Steve

2nd Level RPGnetter · #6 10-06-2003, 06:59 PM

Post originally by Adrian Forest at 2003-10-06 17:59:51
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Who is this strange Darligton person?

2nd Level RPGnetter · #7 10-06-2003, 07:03 PM

Post originally by Steve D at 2003-10-06 18:03:06
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Once again, I huried this review. I need to get an editor, or slow down.

Also, the phrase "monumentally stupid" is unfair and exaggerated.

Steve

2nd Level RPGnetter · #8 10-06-2003, 09:31 PM

Post originally by Andy K at 2003-10-06 20:31:55
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Is literally the best I've read, for any game. And that includes Storyteller and AFMBE (although it's neck and neck with AFMBE).

If you want to feel what a visceral horror setting can be, get the game and read the fiction. Else go to the website and download a few of the free supplements that each contain a solid chunk of storytime.

Great stuff. It's a brief, slashed novel with an RPG stapled to its ass. In a good way.

2nd Level RPGnetter · #9 10-06-2003, 10:02 PM

Post originally by Steve D at 2003-10-06 21:02:27
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What he said. Unknown Armies is also pretty close, but Dread is better.

Steve

2nd Level RPGnetter · #10 10-07-2003, 08:46 AM

Post originally by The Old Geezer at 2003-10-07 07:46:26
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I don't think he was getting snippy. Well, maybe a bit.

But it is legitimate to say "That ain't my cup of tea." And to give thanks for a clear, concise review that makes it apparent.

Nice review. The game, however, is not to my taste.

-- Old Geezer