Darth will buy the game to give an HONEST review

[DarthVeda]

I'm gonna buy it simply because I doubt Markos is capable of giving a straightforward review. I will, however, scrutinize every aspect of the game.

Why do this you say? Because I won't be spending MY money on it

[Monkey]

MarkG's review on CTP last year was pretty much spot on. He highlighted the good about CTP but also mentioned some faults of the game ie Diplomacy. How are you going to convince us that your review will be more balanced than MarkG's review? I'm betting your review will be nothing more than a whole list of nitpicking points that doesn't even attempt to highlight the GOOD points of CTP2.

[DarthVeda]

quote: Originally posted by Monkey on 11-07-2000 11:45 AM MarkG's review on CTP last year was pretty much spot on. He highlighted the good about CTP but also mentioned some faults of the game ie Diplomacy. How are you going to convince us that your review will be more balanced than MarkG's review? I'm betting your review will be nothing more than a whole list of nitpicking points that doesn't even attempt to highlight the GOOD points of CTP2.

You'll see

[jbs]

I agree than any review by Mark would probably be some more unpaid Activision advertising. I would rather have a skeptic review the game then someone wearing rose colored glasses. I personally think this game is rushed just like CTP1, but if I am wrong I will gladly eat crow, and I think Darth has the integrity to do the same.

[Nemo]

out of all the guinea pigs there are gong to be - i am glad darth is one of them

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[Atahualpa]

I am looking forward to Mark's Preview as well. I dont think it will be biased. I am sure Mark is doing an objective preview. I like to see how his first impressions have changed after some days (if they change).

ATa

[Mike the Nuke]

I will be reading everyone's review. The more that review it the better (for me anyway). If a lot of people list the same flaws, then those flaws are probably real. I'm am always skeptical of those who review products, having received those products to review for free. If you want to be a reliable reviewer, pay you $50 and but it. Then if you say good, bad or ugly things, I will listen. There are always exceptions. Some people can receive 'free' products to review and still list the uglies as well as the goods. So, like many of you, I will compare Mark review with those submitted by others. No matter how good the game is as a Human vs AI, I'm waiting for the patch with Hot Seat. Without it, I'll only read about the game. I prefer to play with and against the family and friends in Hot Seat than against some programmed AI.

[Narck]

Yeah, but once you have the opportunity of buying it, I can also buy it (and will do that, for sure) so your review is not going to make a difference

[hexagonian]

Awwwwww, I've ignored Darth for lo, these many months.

So when he gets the game and reviews it, I can ignore him again...

I suspect that the proposed improvements in CTP2 are starting to get to him, but he is not willing to admit that Activision may have gotten in right this time. He plays the game, secretly enjoys it, comes here to publicly slam it to save face - but continues to be a 'closet' player.
[This message has been edited by hexagonian (edited November 07, 2000).]

[Monkey]

Here is my my new equation I am currently hypothesizing. Anyone care to review it?


MarkG's review + Darth's review = really balanced review?

[hexagonian]

Sounds about right...

One thing Darth and I have in common. We both will be getting the game for free.

[Atahualpa]

I would appreciate your review Darth!

Ata

[MidKnight Lament]

Oh, what a cop-out, Darth! Doing it for the good of everyone, are you?

I'll read your review, and probably give it a bit of thought, but don't give us that crap.

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[Osco]

Dont bother DarftVeda
as i remember you could not even work out how to play
CTP1 so only little kiddies and wanna be TBS players will listen to what you have to say...
I need a review from someone who actually can play a good stratergy game like this...and you aint him.

[DarthVeda]

quote: Originally posted by Osco on 11-08-2000 04:32 PM Dont bother DarftVeda as i remember you could not even work out how to play CTP1 so only little kiddies and wanna be TBS players will listen to what you have to say... I need a review from someone who actually can play a good stratergy game like this...and you aint him.

That's low man.