Perparing AS A COMMUNITY for negative reviews

[Abriael]

Yeah, except more like running a fire drill, or a terrorist attack exorcise.. I suppose??

I'm not simply being negative though. I also pondered what would be the most praised aspects. Something which I look forward to reading about much more so than the 'poorer' (according to the critics) sides of the game.

Many critics, as much as some don't see it, are actually looking forward to have a chance to praise ARR. Not all journalists live and thrive on negativity and hate, and many would really like to have a "good story" to write.

[Kam]

Many critics, as much as some don't see it, are actually looking forward to have a chance to praise ARR. Not all journalists live and thrive on negativity and hate, and many would really like to have a "good story" to write.

Think the same as you do, I'm hoping for example (blindly as I haven't had any beta access) that the battle system is as nuanced as FFXI's was - and that critiques get it - It wasn't overly complex but it had lots of depth.

[Kam]

Many critics, as much as some don't see it, are actually looking forward to have a chance to praise ARR. Not all journalists live and thrive on negativity and hate, and many would really like to have a "good story" to write.

TDDR; Community! Place your bets! Where will this game land on the metacritic score?! closer to 5.0 or 8.0?!?

[Abriael]

TDDR; Community! Place your bets! Where will this game land on the metacritic score?! closer to 5.0 or 8.0?!?

This just sounds like meaningless stirring of the pot.

[Rowyne]

Many critics, as much as some don't see it, are actually looking forward to have a chance to praise ARR. Not all journalists live and thrive on negativity and hate, and many would really like to have a "good story" to write.

I think there's some truth in that. Take Gary Gannon of Gamebreaker.TV, for example. He didn't sugarcoat the fact that he wasn't only disappointed with the game, but chucked his Collector's Edition box across the room during two episodes of TWIMMO. However, he could have wiped his hands clean and moved on. But he's continued to cover ARR's progress, and said how extraordinary it would be if SE managed to resurrect a failed MMO. An industry first. And Mike-B's copy-pasta montage, he claims he did it for the fans. To bring to SE's attention to a major problem than needed to be fixed.

I don't think all reviewers are just scoffing and waiting to hook their claws into this game. They were critical and objective when 1.0 was released because that is their job. But I think some of them would be happy if they could report that this was the first game to rise from the ashes. Let's hope ARR delivers.

[Abriael]

I think there's some truth in that. Take Gary Gannon of Gamebreaker.TV, for example. He didn't sugarcoat the fact that he wasn't only disappointed with the game, but chucked his Collector's Edition box across the room during two episodes of TWIMMO. However, he could have wiped his hands clean and moved on. But he's continued to cover ARR's progress, and said how extraordinary it would be if SE managed to resurrect a failed MMO. An industry first. And Mike-B's copy-pasta montage, he claims he did it for the fans. To bring to SE's attention to a major problem than needed to be fixed.

Eh, I better not comment on the two individuals mentioned (especially one of them as his penchant for drama queening and sensationalism is absolutely disgusting), but while the examples aren't exactly the most fitting i could think of, I do think many are honestly hoping for a good story to tell with ARR.

I know I am. Doesn't mean I won't be professional when the review copy will be under my paws, but I'm entitled to my personal hopes