Facepunch Review Discussion: We have absolutely nothing yet edition - General

[url]http://strawpoll.me/2467483[/url] That is for the vote. We have a chance to have our own site, by partnering up with Conro from Facepunch and his friend, we can have a Partnership with Anime Night ([url]http://www.anime-night.com/[/url]) I suggest reading it. Basically what will happen is we wont cross eachother, we follow the rules of Conro and his friend. There will be a portal instead of a direct lead to Anime Night, it will allow the user to go to either site. Anyway on the logo as well on each site, a little logo with a redirect will take the person to the other site. We might repost their articles but we don't have to. So basically this is just a host and a way to get a site, think of it as two different sites [editline]1st September 2014[/editline] We do need a website designer so if someone here is good with making websites, or knows someone, add me on steam.

If you're gonna be affiliated with a website that seems to hold the same values as yourself, why not just write for that site? Also please please please read [URL="http://www.gatheryourparty.com/2014/07/16/tripping-on-air-why-game-journalists-cant-describe-games/"]this[/URL] article (and the comments too) if you're going to be writing reviews on any site. It's not only a good read, but something that in general will make your reviews better and more insightful. (I'm going to keep going on about this because otherwise no ones going to read your stuff)

If you guys are ever going to do videos or anything like that, I would love to join, as I stated earlier, I suck at writing articles, etc. but a script for a video review of a game, I could do.

[QUOTE=icemaz;45858398]If you're gonna be affiliated with a website that seems to hold the same values as yourself, why not just write for that site? Also please please please read [URL="http://www.gatheryourparty.com/2014/07/16/tripping-on-air-why-game-journalists-cant-describe-games/"]this[/URL] article (and the comments too) if you're going to be writing reviews on any site. It's not only a good read, but something that in general will make your reviews better and more insightful. (I'm going to keep going on about this because otherwise no ones going to read your stuff)[/QUOTE] The reason we aren't writing for Anime Night, is because it wouldn't be solely Video Game Reviews, it would end up being like Kotaku, RPS, etc, will articles about random stuff. Also we are just doing tumblr atm since we don't have any web designer.

[QUOTE=Xonax;45858807]The reason we aren't writing for Anime Night, is because it wouldn't be solely Video Game Reviews, it would end up being like Kotaku, RPS, etc, will articles about random stuff. Also we are just doing tumblr atm since we don't have any web designer.[/QUOTE] Should just use wordpress (for now) plenty of free themes you could use. My personal favorite is Hueman.

As long as I don't have to mess with HTML, I'm fine with whatever. Also Icemaz' article is a really good read.

We now have a Logo and Avatar/Icon, I will put it onto the Tumblr soon.

Going to see about investing into this, stay tuned. [editline]a[/editline] Just sorting out details with others now.

Now that we have a game to review (Metal Gear Rising) it's time to enter the specifics. Every reviewer registered on the list who wish to volunteer on this review please state so below. To be a reviewer on this game you need to : - Own it along with both DLC on either PC or Consoles - Have finished the game and both DLC at least once - Still be able to replay it for the review Once we have between 2 and 5 writers we will need a Lead Writer and an Editor. Ideally, these two should be different from the writers to avoid bias. WRITERS : • ExplosiveSilo • • • • LEAD WRITER : • EDITOR : •

I'd join to do a review for it, but unfortunately I don't have the DLC.

[QUOTE=Doctor Zedacon;45859159]I'd join to do a review for it, but unfortunately I don't have the DLC.[/QUOTE] The PC version comes with it apparently. Also I need someone to help me with the tumblr, mainly a guy who knows HTML. Add me on steam. [editline]1st September 2014[/editline] Right I changed the Tumblr design around. [url]http://point-taken-pt.tumblr.com/[/url] We won't be able to do a Hub or anything, so we will have to post the reviews in one big post.

Xonax, could video reviews be a thing with you guys? I got bored and started to record and take notes and I am starting to write a script on Contagion. I'm going for a x-play style review, so mostly serious, not much joking, etc.

[QUOTE=Xonax;45858807]we don't have any web designer.[/QUOTE] I'm up for it. I've got the technical skill to put any design someone comes up with on the web, and average creativity + design sense.

[QUOTE=Intoxicated Spy;45859349]Xonax, could video reviews be a thing with you guys? I got bored and started to record and take notes and I am starting to write a script on Contagion. I'm going for a x-play style review, so mostly serious, not much joking, etc.[/QUOTE] Well I am not sure about Video Reviews, but people in the group want Podcasts, if you can work with podcasts that can be good, but atm I haven't discussed Video Reviews.

[QUOTE=Xonax;45859396]Well I am not sure about Video Reviews, but people in the group want Podcasts, if you can work with podcasts that can be good, but atm I haven't discussed Video Reviews.[/QUOTE] Podcasts? How would that be formated? Like a bunch of "live" reviews or like talking about gaming news, etc?

[QUOTE=Intoxicated Spy;45859410]Podcasts? How would that be formated? Like a bunch of "live" reviews or like talking about gaming news, etc?[/QUOTE] We are not too sure to be honest, I have some idea's that we have yet to discuss. Right now I am more concerned about getting the test review (Metal Gear Rising is the game btw), we need atleast 1 more person to write (or 4, 5 is the max, 2 is the min and I am writing a review) and a Leader Writer and Editor.

I nominate myself to write. I assume that if something is reviewed its passed around to make sure its not pants-on-heads retarded?

Please review [url=http://www.xmoonproductions.com/learn_more/]this game[/url]

I own it on PC and on ps3 so I can review it [editline]1st September 2014[/editline] Referring to MGR [editline]1st September 2014[/editline] I don't want to be a lead writer but if no one else steps up I will.

I'll write a MGR review, it'll be a fun little exercise.

[QUOTE=Xonax;45859140]Now that we have a game to review (Metal Gear Rising) it's time to enter the specifics. Every reviewer registered on the list who wish to volunteer on this review please state so below. To be a reviewer on this game you need to : - Own it along with both DLC on either PC or Consoles - Have finished the game and both DLC at least once - Still be able to replay it for the review Once we have between 2 and 5 writers we will need a Lead Writer and an Editor. Ideally, these two should be different from the writers to avoid bias. WRITERS : • ExplosiveSilo • • • • LEAD WRITER : • EDITOR : •[/QUOTE] If slots aren't full, I'm up for reviewing MGR too!

I might be up for doing the editing/fact-checking etc for this one. I'll give a definite answer soon.

I'd love to help as a writer.

It's just the one test review, correct? I wouldn't mind reviewing/editing another while people work on MGS. Mainly because I want a guilt-free excuse to buy Max Payne 3.

I'd like to test review MGR!

If you still need someone to do editing and proofreading can whoever is organizing this PM me? I really don't know who's doing what, but we can exchange emails or skype or something and I'll see what I can do.

There are 3 slots left for the Test Review, Me and Human are on it so far. So I thought I'd update you guys, and considering how many people wanna do it, let's do it this way. Anyone who wants to review rate me Funny, then I'll put it on Randomizer and see who the top 3 are. Now we do need 2 editors but it seems that Tetsmega and G-Strogg are doing that, I don't know yet, about to contact them. [editline]1st September 2014[/editline] G-Strogg is an editor, the Lead Writer slot is still free for anyone. [editline]1st September 2014[/editline] Right since no one rated my post I went back up and got the usernames, and added into the randomizer. The 3 people writing the reviews will be Jackald, Nachopiggy and Elstumpo. [editline]1st September 2014[/editline] I sent Nachopiggy and Elstumpo a PM. [editline]1st September 2014[/editline] We still need that Lead Writer, Tetsmega is interested but he hasn't responded yet, if anyone else wants to be a Lead Writer please tell me, so I can PM you if Tetsmega decides not to.

Every slot has been filled. You have a month to beat the game + DLC and to write a review. If you don't own DLC and can't buy any, please let me know so I can find someone else, since we are covering the whole game. Also if you have any problems with your work please contact Tetsmega. All finished work should be sent to me so I can send it to Tetsmega for him to edit along with G-Strogg. Also to avoid people doing the same thing with the next review, we will be rotating, so Tetsmega and G-Strogg will not be editing for our next review and me, Jackald, Human Abyss, Elstumpo and Nachopiggy won't be writing. So anyone else who missed a turn this time could get a turn next time. [editline]2nd September 2014[/editline] Thought I would mention this, we do have a plan to get everyone involved, rather than waiting for each rotation, more information will appear after the test review goes live.

Hey all! Just wanted to bump in here to give an update about something from the GamerGate thread: TFYC just gave us a referral link to donate to the charity in Facepunch's name, and we're trying to get $2k through the referral link so we can create our own character. Not sure if you all would be interested using this for a Facepunch review site, but it might be beneficial since the character would be public domain. Here's the link! [url]https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-fine-young-capitalists--2/x/8560087[/url] Best wishes!

[QUOTE=Reimu;45870378]Hey all! Just wanted to bump in here to give an update about something from the GamerGate thread: TFYC just gave us a referral link to donate to the charity in Facepunch's name, and we're trying to get $2k through the referral link so we can create our own character. Not sure if you all would be interested using this for a Facepunch review site, but it might be beneficial since the character would be public domain. Here's the link! [url]https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-fine-young-capitalists--2/x/8560087[/url] Best wishes![/QUOTE] Perhaps you should make a thread for this, even if you have no interest in the whole gamergate situation, it is a good cause. Plus it would give a place to discuss the appearance of the character if we get that far.