Shiny happy new reviewers ok?

Zlal · 27th Jul 2003, 06:13 PM

I'm sure I speak for the other new reviewers (Ammayhem / Frieza) when I ask people how we are doing.

We've only reviewed a few maps, but have you guys out there got any problems with them? Too harsh, hard to read or do they need to be more detailed?

I for one want to improve my writing style so critisism is appreciated and encouraged.

AMmayhem · 27th Jul 2003, 06:25 PM

Yeah, I'd kind of like to know too. A couple of other reviews I've typed up are a little shorter (haven't posted them yet

), and I'm wondering if I'm cutting too much detail to make them a little shorter.

Zlal · 27th Jul 2003, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMmayhem

Yeah, I'd kind of like to know too. A couple of other reviews I've typed up are a little shorter (haven't posted them yet

), and I'm wondering if I'm cutting too much detail to make them a little shorter.

I'm worried mine are too short actually... I'm trying to pack as much description in them as possible but I keep finding that I have nothing left to say :/

darth_weasel · 27th Jul 2003, 06:39 PM

the ones ive read are cool, good to see reviews at all and they have been good

as long as you dont do reviews in that pink font

i shall have to stab you in the face

Bot_40 · 27th Jul 2003, 07:39 PM

To be honist shad, I think the length of your reviews are about right for someone who wants the impression of the map.
If the mapper wants feedback then yeah, it is a bit short, but that's not the main reason for the review. If they want more feedback they should get the map playtested.
I'd only bother writing a bit more when you are reviewing a total ownage map like aristocracy (though I am glad you didn't review that one

)

MassChAoS · 27th Jul 2003, 07:46 PM

lol

AMmayhem · 27th Jul 2003, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bot_40

I'd only bother writing a bit more when you are reviewing a total ownage map like aristocracy (though I am glad you didn't review that one

)

Hmm, I find it harder to write more for a good map. I mean, what more is there to say other than "The architecture is awesome, I love the arched doorway."

Maybe I'm just focusing too much on the negative.

Twrecks · 27th Jul 2003, 10:52 PM

Youse guys are doing great. Try to grab maps from the "requested review list" under MyNali.

and a snap!!

Mister_Prophet · 28th Jul 2003, 03:33 AM

ya you guys are doing just fine, keep at it dudes!

MassChAoS · 28th Jul 2003, 08:35 AM

The new reviewers are doing great, we just need the old ones to pick up the pace.

hint, hint

Twrecks · 28th Jul 2003, 10:36 AM

Who you callin' old?

Zlal · 28th Jul 2003, 10:53 AM

you forgot bald and ugly

AMmayhem · 28th Jul 2003, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MassChAoS

The new reviewers are doing great, we just need the old ones to pick up the pace.

hint, hint

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twrecks

Who you callin' old?

LOL!

I've been working on that request list Twrecks, but us new reviewers can't do them all.

Twrecks · 28th Jul 2003, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowlurker

you forgot bald and ugly

Stop looking at my ass

When I'm done mapping I'll kick out a few reviews while I work on MyMod.

As a critique you nOObs tend to be a little wordy. I'm not saying to make 1 sentance reviews, just maybe limit it 1000 words, and include more screenshots! 1 really isn't enough for a high scoring map. Mb one for maps for a score of 3 or under, and three for maps 7 or better... ppl like pictures.

Bot_40 · 28th Jul 2003, 02:25 PM

For the decent maps I like to read a more indepth review of all the details like how the puddles make splashing noises, the windows have fog around them etc. etc.
It's these small details that noobs won't notice so you need to throw it into their faces, and also, other mappers should take note of these things so they know what small details make the map special.

Zlal · 28th Jul 2003, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twrecks

Stop looking at my ass

When I'm done mapping I'll kick out a few reviews while I work on MyMod.

As a critique you nOObs tend to be a little wordy. I'm not saying to make 1 sentance reviews, just maybe limit it 1000 words, and include more screenshots! 1 really isn't enough for a high scoring map. Mb one for maps for a score of 3 or under, and three for maps 7 or better... ppl like pictures.

Wordy? I disagree. I don't think 1000 words is enough to tell people about the map properly...
/me shrugs

MassChAoS · 28th Jul 2003, 04:45 PM

I think a review long enough to equal the amount of space 3 screenshots takes up would be a fairly good review. A little more or less is good. A paragraph review is not good unless the map can't be played.

Twrecks · 29th Jul 2003, 11:13 AM

a picture is worth 1000 words...
post more pics

AMmayhem · 29th Jul 2003, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadowlurker

Wordy? I disagree. I don't think 1000 words is enough to tell people about the map properly...
/me shrugs

Mine turn out to be around 400-500 words. And I try to get at least 3 shots, if there is at least 3 different areas I can take one of.

Zlal · 29th Jul 2003, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMmayhem

Mine turn out to be around 400-500 words. And I try to get at least 3 shots, if there is at least 3 different areas I can take one of.

I mean characters, not words. Dunno hw many words my reviews average out to be.

27th Jul 2003, 06:13 PM	#1
Zlal New but not improved. Join Date: Nov. 4th, 2001 Location: Exeter Posts: 1,285	Shiny happy new reviewers ok? I'm sure I speak for the other new reviewers (Ammayhem / Frieza) when I ask people how we are doing. We've only reviewed a few maps, but have you guys out there got any problems with them? Too harsh, hard to read or do they need to be more detailed? I for one want to improve my writing style so critisism is appreciated and encouraged. __________________ You can't use a bulldozer to study orchids.

27th Jul 2003, 06:25 PM	#2
AMmayhem These Exiled Years Join Date: Nov. 3rd, 2001 Location: NaliCity, MI Posts: 4,704	Yeah, I'd kind of like to know too. A couple of other reviews I've typed up are a little shorter (haven't posted them yet ), and I'm wondering if I'm cutting too much detail to make them a little shorter. __________________ Nali City's official AMmayhem <AMmayhem> howdy all * Rukee waves <AMmayhem> that had better been all 5 fingers... <Rukee> oh-you thought I was waving my hand, okay. <AMmayhem> well, someone your age, all the wrinkles blend together, making it hard to decipher what part of the body is being waved..... <AMmayhem> o_O <MassChAoS> ouch <Rukee> owned :P

27th Jul 2003, 06:39 PM	#4
darth_weasel I won Join Date: Apr. 20th, 2002 Location: UK Posts: 915	the ones ive read are cool, good to see reviews at all and they have been good as long as you dont do reviews in that pink font i shall have to stab you in the face __________________ [00:16] <@Mr_Prophet> I tried making a baby [00:16] <@Mr_Prophet> looked like a mutated sock

27th Jul 2003, 07:46 PM	#6
MassChAoS echo "NaliCity"; Join Date: May. 23rd, 2002 Posts: 1,176	lol __________________ The future is coming... Coming soon to a Nali City near you.

28th Jul 2003, 03:33 AM	#9
Mister_Prophet . Join Date: Nov. 3rd, 2001 Location: Long Island Posts: 4,541	ya you guys are doing just fine, keep at it dudes! __________________ Red Nemesis Website Red Nemesis Public Forum

27th Jul 2003, 07:39 PM	#5
Bot_40 Go in drains Join Date: Nov. 3rd, 2001 Location: York, UK Posts: 2,911	To be honist shad, I think the length of your reviews are about right for someone who wants the impression of the map. If the mapper wants feedback then yeah, it is a bit short, but that's not the main reason for the review. If they want more feedback they should get the map playtested. I'd only bother writing a bit more when you are reviewing a total ownage map like aristocracy (though I am glad you didn't review that one )

27th Jul 2003, 10:52 PM	#8
Twrecks Spectacularly Lucky Join Date: Mar. 6th, 2000 Location: In Luxury Posts: 2,601	Youse guys are doing great. Try to grab maps from the "requested review list" under MyNali. and a snap!!

28th Jul 2003, 08:35 AM	#10
MassChAoS echo "NaliCity"; Join Date: May. 23rd, 2002 Posts: 1,176	The new reviewers are doing great, we just need the old ones to pick up the pace. hint, hint __________________ The future is coming... Coming soon to a Nali City near you.

28th Jul 2003, 10:36 AM	#11
Twrecks Spectacularly Lucky Join Date: Mar. 6th, 2000 Location: In Luxury Posts: 2,601	Who you callin' old?

28th Jul 2003, 10:53 AM	#12
Zlal New but not improved. Join Date: Nov. 4th, 2001 Location: Exeter Posts: 1,285	you forgot bald and ugly __________________ You can't use a bulldozer to study orchids.

28th Jul 2003, 02:25 PM	#15
Bot_40 Go in drains Join Date: Nov. 3rd, 2001 Location: York, UK Posts: 2,911	For the decent maps I like to read a more indepth review of all the details like how the puddles make splashing noises, the windows have fog around them etc. etc. It's these small details that noobs won't notice so you need to throw it into their faces, and also, other mappers should take note of these things so they know what small details make the map special.

28th Jul 2003, 04:45 PM	#17
MassChAoS echo "NaliCity"; Join Date: May. 23rd, 2002 Posts: 1,176	I think a review long enough to equal the amount of space 3 screenshots takes up would be a fairly good review. A little more or less is good. A paragraph review is not good unless the map can't be played. __________________ The future is coming... Coming soon to a Nali City near you.

29th Jul 2003, 11:13 AM	#18
Twrecks Spectacularly Lucky Join Date: Mar. 6th, 2000 Location: In Luxury Posts: 2,601	a picture is worth 1000 words... post more pics

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