You know, that system sounds oddly reminiscent of Nobilis...
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While you note that you write the game as well at the outset and confine yourself to describing it rather than indulging in OTT praise, which is all fair enough, I must admit that I hope that the idea of author-written reviews doesn't take off...
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The fact that you are capable of fairly reviewing you own product makes me want to buy it. Congrats.
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While you note that you write the game as well at the outset and confine yourself to describing it rather than indulging in OTT praise, which is all fair enough, I must admit that I hope that the idea of author-written reviews doesn't take off...
Actually, author-reviews have been around for quite a while now. While they have to be taken with a grain of salt, obviously, they can often be the only way the gaming community hears about a new independent game. And it's much better than the alternative of sock-puppet or shill reviews.
Think of them less as "reviews" and more as "designers notes".
While you note that you write the game as well at the outset and confine yourself to describing it rather than indulging in OTT praise, which is all fair enough, I must admit that I hope that the idea of author-written reviews doesn't take off...
Go on. You know you really want to ;-)
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I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who took the time to read my review and/or make comments about it. In addition, I would like to offer advance thanks to anyone who reads this review in the future.
Thanks again,
Sean2099
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