pookie Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Jonstown Jottings #1: Tales of the Sun County Militia: Sandheart Volume 1—A review of Jon Webb’s scenario for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha published by Chaosium, Inc. http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2019/11/jonstown-jottings-1-tales-of-sun-county_29.html #reviewsfromrlyeh #rpgreview #rpgreviews #rpg #fantasy #Chaosium #RuneQuest #JonstownCompendium #JonstownJottings 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soltakss Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Thanks Pookie Quote Simon Phipp - Caldmore Chameleon - Wallowing in my elitism since 1982. Many Systems, One Family. Just a fanboy. www.soltakss.com/index.html Jonstown Compendium author. Find my contributions here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 3 minutes ago, soltakss said: Thanks Pookie No problem. I will have more soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted December 4, 2019 Author Share Posted December 4, 2019 Jonstown Jottings #2: The Throat of Winter: Terror in the Depths—A review of Austin Conrad’s scenario for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha published by Chaosium, Inc. http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2019/11/jonstown-jottings-2-throat-of-winter.html #reviewsfromrlyeh #rpgreview #rpgreviews #rpg #fantasy #Chaosium #RuneQuest #JonstownCompendium #JonstownJottings 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 Jonstown Jottings #3: This Fertile Ground—A review of Michael Paul O'Sullivan’s scenario for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha published by Chaosium, Inc. http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2019/12/jonstown-jottings-3-this-fertile-ground.html #reviewsfromrlyeh #rpgreview #rpgreviews #rpg #fantasy #Chaosium #RuneQuest #JonstownCompendium #JonstownJottings 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g33k Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Thank you for doing these! I'm particularly appreciating your "Yes/No/Maybe" elements at the end. 1 Quote C'es ne pas un .sig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psullie Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 7 hours ago, pookie said: Jonstown Jottings #3: This Fertile Ground—A review of Michael Paul O'Sullivan’s scenario for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha published by Chaosium, Inc. http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2019/12/jonstown-jottings-3-this-fertile-ground.html #reviewsfromrlyeh #rpgreview #rpgreviews #rpg #fantasy #Chaosium #RuneQuest #JonstownCompendium #JonstownJottings Solid review, many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 2 hours ago, g33k said: Thank you for doing these! I'm particularly appreciating your "Yes/No/Maybe" elements at the end. That is okay. Glad to review these and the 'Yes/No/Maybe' summation is a nice change of format and a bit punchier in style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordabdul Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, pookie said: Glad to review these and the 'Yes/No/Maybe' summation is a nice change of format and a bit punchier in style. I not only like those summaries, I also like the broken down content in smaller sections. In the past, my #1 criticism of your (otherwise very good) articles was that it was often a big uniform block of text without any separate sections or structure. Often there would be some implied structure (like a few paragraphs on the physical aspect of a book) but it was indistinguishable from the rest at first glance. Thanks again! Quote Ludovic aka Lordabdul -- read and listen to The God Learners , the Gloranthan podcast, newsletter, & blog ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted December 5, 2019 Author Share Posted December 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, lordabdul said: I not only like those summaries, I also like the broken down content in smaller sections. In the past, my #1 criticism of your (otherwise very good) articles was that it was often a big uniform block of text without any separate sections or structure. Often there would be some implied structure (like a few paragraphs on the physical aspect of a book) but it was indistinguishable from the rest at first glance. Thanks again! I will bear that it mind. I do have a structure to my reviews and yes, my paragraphs can be lengthy. That though often comes from longer books. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incendiary Pig Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Thanks for the review, Pookie. It is quite a scary prospect to put one’s material in front of an audience, especially one as well-versed as the Runequest community. As the author of Tales of the Sun County Militia: Sandheart Volume 1 your review will help me in shaping Volume 2, which is on its way. I also wanted to congratulate all the other authors for being brave and showcasing their excellent work. I hope others follow suit. Best wishes Jon 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill the barbarian Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Incendiary Pig said: It is quite a scary prospect to put one’s material in front of an audience, especially one as well-versed as the Runequest community. As the author of Tales of the Sun County Militia: Sandheart Volume 1 your review will help me in shaping Volume 2, which is on its way. I also wanted to congratulate all the other authors for being brave and showcasing their excellent work. I hope others follow suit. Very true, and welcome , those first posts can be as hard as yer first publication, so thanks for sharing.... Edited December 5, 2019 by Bill the barbarian 1 Quote ... remember, with a TARDIS, one is never late for breakfast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Jonstown Jottings #4: Yossarian’s Duck Bandits!—A review of Ernesto María Orellana and Xavier Llobet’s scenario for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha published by Chaosium, Inc. http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2019/12/jonstown-jottings-4-yossarians-duck.html #reviewsfromrlyeh #rpgreview #rpgreviews #rpg #fantasy #Chaosium #RuneQuest #JonstownCompendium #JonstownJottings 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill the barbarian Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 46 minutes ago, pookie said: Jonstown Jottings #4: Yossarian’s Duck Bandits!—A review of Ernesto María Orellana and Xavier Llobet’s scenario for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha published by Chaosium, Inc. Hey pookie, nice review. Glad you like it.I thought it a good rippin’ yarn, myself. Quote ... remember, with a TARDIS, one is never late for breakfast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 Jonstown Jottings #5: Early Family History—A review of Jacob Andersson’s supplement for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha published by Chaosium, Inc. http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2020/01/jonstown-jottings-5-early-family-history.html #reviewsfromrlyeh #rpgreview #rpgreviews #rpg #fantasy #Chaosium #RuneQuest #JonstownCompendium #JonstownJottings 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Jonstown Jottings #6: Arrows of War—A review of Martin Helsdon’s scenario for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha published by Chaosium, Inc. http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2020/01/jonstown-jottings-5-arrows-of-war.html #reviewsfromrlyeh #rpgreview #rpgreviews #rpg #fantasy #Chaosium #RuneQuest #JonstownCompendium #JonstownJottings 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Hunter Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Hoping to have some business for you soon 2 Quote www.backtobalazar.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Jonstown Jottings #7: Rocks Fall—A review of Diana Probst’s scenario for #RuneQuest: Roleplaying in #Glorantha published by Chaosium, Inc. http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2020/01/jonstown-jottings-7-rocks-fall.html #reviewsfromrlyeh #rpgreview #rpgreviews #rpg #fantasy #Chaosium #JonstownCompendium #JonstownJottings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 Jonstown Jottings #8: Rubble Runners - A collection of Pavis Characters—A review of Jon Hunter’s supplement for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha published by Chaosium, Inc. http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2020/02/jonstown-jottings-8-rubble-runners.html #reviewsfromrlyeh #rpgreview #rpgreviews #rpg #fantasy #Chaosium #JonstownCompendium #JonstownJottings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiningbrow Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 On 2/11/2020 at 9:10 PM, pookie said: Jonstown Jottings #8: Rubble Runners - A collection of Pavis Characters—A review of Jon Hunter’s supplement for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha published by Chaosium, Inc. http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2020/02/jonstown-jottings-8-rubble-runners.html #reviewsfromrlyeh #rpgreview #rpgreviews #rpg #fantasy #Chaosium #JonstownCompendium #JonstownJottings Also in need of a once through edit... "What do you get?Rubble Runners - A collection of Pavis Characters is a collection of fifteen NPCs, each of which is accompanied by five or six associates and contacts—their supporting cast and five and five or six encounter and plot hooks. l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted February 13, 2020 Author Share Posted February 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Shiningbrow said: Also in need of a once through edit... "What do you get?Rubble Runners - A collection of Pavis Characters is a collection of fifteen NPCs, each of which is accompanied by five or six associates and contacts—their supporting cast and five and five or six encounter and plot hooks. l Thank you. Fixed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akhôrahil Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 On 12/5/2019 at 12:15 PM, pookie said: Jonstown Jottings #3: This Fertile Ground This is such a fun little scenario, and can easily be transposed outside Beast Valley. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Probst Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 On 1/28/2020 at 1:28 PM, pookie said: Jonstown Jottings #7: Rocks Fall—A review of Diana Probst’s scenario for #RuneQuest: Roleplaying in #Glorantha published by Chaosium, Inc. http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2020/01/jonstown-jottings-7-rocks-fall.html #reviewsfromrlyeh #rpgreview #rpgreviews #rpg #fantasy #Chaosium #JonstownCompendium #JonstownJottings Hello! Thanks for this. I want to second the fanship of the Yes/No/Maybe summary at the end. It's really helpful and useful. It pretty much perfectly got what were we about and distilled it down to short sentences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/15/2020 at 7:55 PM, Diana Probst said: Hello! Thanks for this. I want to second the fanship of the Yes/No/Maybe summary at the end. It's really helpful and useful. It pretty much perfectly got what were we about and distilled it down to short sentences. Thanks. The format is designed to help the reader decide fairly quickly (as well give another format for me to write to). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pookie Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 Jonstown Jottings #9: Stone and Bone—A review of the scenario for RuneQuest: Roleplaying in Glorantha by Diana Probst and Beer With Teeth, published by Chaosium, Inc. http://rlyehreviews.blogspot.com/2020/03/jonstown-jottings-9-stone-and-bone.html #reviewsfromrlyeh #rpgreview #rpgreviews #rpg #fantasy #Chaosium #RuneQuest #JonstownCompendium #JonstownJottings 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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