Allya
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Post by Allya on Jan 14, 2012 18:07:46 GMT -5
It's not like it was a particularly great mystery. Considering, you know, we had one match where a person dropped out, and we had one person mention that he was unlikely to have something ready in time for the deadline. He was more referring to the fact that you said that Allya reviewed said solo entry... and therefore it can't be hers. Actually all I said was that I would review it. I chose my words carefully. Oh, I see..but Kwan didn't LOL. |
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Post by Bloodeye the Bai Ze on Jan 14, 2012 19:52:40 GMT -5
I want to review, but I have no idea where to begin nor can I seem to bring myself to write about someone else's story in a negative way.
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or, in layman's terms... I'm a lazy son-of-a-bitch.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to click on the advertisement for free sushi coupons at the top of the page.
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Post by ASGetty ((Zovo)) on Jan 14, 2012 20:01:22 GMT -5
Well, just sent in my craptastic reviews. I suck at this. Ah well, at least I chucked them out. How is that you get out of bed in the morning? I mean, clearly, by your own admission you are terrible at -everything-. How do you convince yourself to get up, let alone actually accomplish it? |
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Post by Injin on Jan 14, 2012 20:52:24 GMT -5
Well, just sent in my craptastic reviews. I suck at this. Ah well, at least I chucked them out. How is that you get out of bed in the morning? I mean, clearly, by your own admission you are terrible at -everything-. How do you convince yourself to get up, let alone actually accomplish it? I tell myself that if I stay in bed I'll become a bedsore ridden blob of fat. |
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Post by James on Jan 14, 2012 20:58:48 GMT -5
I want to review, but I have no idea where to begin nor can I seem to bring myself to write about someone else's story in a negative way. If you're wondering how to review, it really is quite simply. Basically, read the piece of work and then write what you thought about it. Did the characters feel realistic? Did the story make sense? Sometimes the writer will ask for feedback on a specific aspect of the writing. If you're still struggling on how to review, then try following this: Spelling & GrammarWere there many mistakes in the story? Or was it perfect? Don't get too stuck up on this. You don't want 75% of your review being a list of mistakes that you've found. That's not reviewing, that's editing (which is fine if that is what the writing is asking for). However if you're noticing a reoccurring mistake, then mention it. Maybe the writer doesn't even know he's doing something wrong. Ease of ReadDid you find it particularly easy to read? Did the narrative flow? Or did it feel clunky? Did the writer use too many metaphors to the point that you were drowning in them and lost. Or did he balance it just right? CharactersWhat did you feel about the characters? Did they seem real? Did they have unique personalities or did they all feel the same? How did they interact with each other? StoryWhat about the story itself? Did it make sense? Did it build up nicely with tension at a steady speed? Or was the beginning too short, the middle too stretched and the ending too rushed? Feel free to talk about pacing, inconsistency and other such things. EntertainingSimple. Did you enjoy yourself reading it? If you loved it and think that it could quite easily be published then say so! And if you think it has a lot of work to go, say that too! They're not going to begrudge you for negative but constructive comments because you're helping them. And they really appreciate it that you read the piece at all. IT'S LIKE I'M TALKING TO MYSELF!? And very nearly done reviewing. |
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Drall
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Post by Drall on Jan 14, 2012 21:05:58 GMT -5
I want to review, but I have no idea where to begin nor can I seem to bring myself to write about someone else's story in a negative way. If you're wondering how to review, it really is quite simply. Basically, read the piece of work and then write what you thought about it. Did the characters feel realistic? Did the story make sense? Sometimes the writer will ask for feedback on a specific aspect of the writing. If you're still struggling on how to review, then try following this: Spelling & GrammarWere there many mistakes in the story? Or was it perfect? Don't get too stuck up on this. You don't want 75% of your review being a list of mistakes that you've found. That's not reviewing, that's editing (which is fine if that is what the writing is asking for). However if you're noticing a reoccurring mistake, then mention it. Maybe the writer doesn't even know he's doing something wrong. Ease of ReadDid you find it particularly easy to read? Did the narrative flow? Or did it feel clunky? Did the writer use too many metaphors to the point that you were drowning in them and lost. Or did he balance it just right? CharactersWhat did you feel about the characters? Did they seem real? Did they have unique personalities or did they all feel the same? How did they interact with each other? StoryWhat about the story itself? Did it make sense? Did it build up nicely with tension at a steady speed? Or was the beginning too short, the middle too stretched and the ending too rushed? Feel free to talk about pacing, inconsistency and other such things. EntertainingSimple. Did you enjoy yourself reading it? If you loved it and think that it could quite easily be published then say so! And if you think it has a lot of work to go, say that too! They're not going to begrudge you for negative but constructive comments because you're helping them. And they really appreciate it that you read the piece at all. IT'S LIKE I'M TALKING TO MYSELF!? And very nearly done reviewing. Just two more stories to read, and I'll be done, too. |
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Post by James on Jan 14, 2012 22:56:48 GMT -5
Right, done. Just need to tidy up the reviews and then send them off to Kwan. And then all that is left to do is to await for the PM detailing my fate.
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Post by Kwan on Jan 14, 2012 23:06:48 GMT -5
Right, done. Just need to tidy up the reviews and then send them off to Kwan. And then all that is left to do is to await for the PM detailing my fate. |
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Post by Drall on Jan 15, 2012 0:05:12 GMT -5
Alright, my three favourites were probably Clarke, Rand and Pratchett, though not necessarily in that order.
Reviews are sent. I'm hoping the format's alright with you, Kwan?
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Post by Kwan on Jan 15, 2012 0:23:27 GMT -5
Little over 3.5 hours to go, people. Best get those reviews in.
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Post by ASGetty ((Zovo)) on Jan 15, 2012 0:58:45 GMT -5
Little over 3.5 hours to go, people. Best get those reviews in. Aw, crap... For some reason I thought I had til tomorrow... Stupid being due the night before the posted date. |
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Post by James on Jan 15, 2012 1:25:43 GMT -5
Little over 3.5 hours to go, people. Best get those reviews in. ... isn't it more like just over 1.5 hours (as opposed to 2.5)? Has someone changed their clocks? I fucking hate time zones. |
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Post by Kwan on Jan 15, 2012 1:26:53 GMT -5
Little over 3.5 hours to go, people. Best get those reviews in. ... isn't it more like just over 1.5 hours (as opposed to 2.5)? Has someone changed their clocks? I fucking hate time zones. Ah, yes, it should have been 2.5 hours from when I posted that. Now 1.5 hours. I keep forgetting that the 3am deadline is East Coast time, not my time. |
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Post by James on Jan 15, 2012 1:28:33 GMT -5
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Drall
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Post by Drall on Jan 15, 2012 2:11:25 GMT -5
Less than an hour?
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