So I've been looking for a way to both consolidate my ferocious forum power and get my writing out there, so I've devised a devious little scheme imaginatively titled: 'writing'.
Basically, you submit a game for review/preview, I review it (no strings attached*) then you either use it as a testimony on your site or thread, or use it as toilet roll. Either way, I get to write and you get to get me to write!
You'll probably question the usefulness of this. After all, people leave comments and stuff, right? Well, I'm confident that I can provide insightful and impartial opinions. If your game is good, I'll make damn sure people know it's good. But I'm not a publicity spokesman. I'll be fair, honest and- where it needs to be, critical.
The actual criteria for a review needs some fleshing out, but key factors will be the overall player experience, playability and level design. Of course, if your sound design stands out, I'll be sure to give that a nod. Like I said, this is just a temporary basis. I'll establish real criteria soon.
To use or abuse my offer, send me an e-mail at tsoakley@gmail.com
Be sure to include:
Your name or forum alias
Game name
Story/game synopsis (The more detailed, the better.)
Desired article- preview/review
A valid download link
anything else I need to know (bugs, glitches,etc.)
Most articles should be done in a week.
Articles will be posted here as a 'showcase' of sorts, but can be used anywhere (within reason.)
Oh, and please don't request an article on this thread.
Well, that's about it for now. As a last minute appeal, I remind you that almost NO effort is required on your part.
Fancily phrased regards
The Tom
*except for loads
