Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) So what about games available at the AA store, but I purchased on eBay, for example I got Juno First and Halo from German eBay. Why not? Just don't comment on the packaging for games not created by AA originally. IMO you don't even have to own the cart to post a valid review. Edited August 17, 2017 by Thomas Jentzsch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8th lutz Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) The last time I bought homebrew games from Atariage was in 2007. I can't do a review for 2 of the homebrew games I bought. Santa Simon is Holiday cart that Atariage no longer sells. I also own a copy of Beefdrop that has pokey sound chip inside the game cartridge. The problem is that version of Beefdrop hasn't been sold in years with it being a limited edition. The homebrew games I get are from my younger brother are from ebay or from the Atariage store as gifts. I'll see what I can do for reviews later. Edited August 17, 2017 by 8th lutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Games are for nerds, children, and the average man-child living in his mother's basement. If you review a game, you're admitting to being one of those, so that's why it's hard to get people to post a review. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevEng Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Thank-you for this topic, Thomas! I was looking through the store last weekend thinking the exact same thing. Shocked that nobody has anything to say yet about Scramble, Panky, or many of the other new brews.Speaking from personal experience, having 0 reviews for an extended period makes you wonder if you've made a shelf queen. The Byte Before Christmas (a team effort, which I helped steer) is heading into it's third year running with 0 reviews. Yet it's on the first page if you sort 2600 brews by popularity. On the more positive note, my heartfelt thanks to Swami, Trebor, and Mr. Beefy, for taking the time to review T:ME Salvo! I really do appreciate the feedback and support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Need to purchase T:ME Salvo... juat waiting for a budget non-boxed release to show in the store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevEng Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I think I've written a review for every homebrew I own that's available in the AA store, but I'll double check. Reviews are super important and helpful and don't be afraid to be honest. Agreed entirely. If it's a constructive criticism, I would personally rather hear I've done something poorly than to have everybody politely hold their tongue. I also think it's important that the next potential buyer be warned about something that may be a turn-off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 I think I've written a review for every homebrew I own that's available in the AA store, but I'll double check. Reviews are super important and helpful and don't be afraid to be honest./signed Agreed entirely. If it's a constructive criticism, I would personally rather hear I've done something poorly than to have everybody politely hold their tongue. I also think it's important that the next potential buyer be warned about something that may be a turn-off./signed Even if this may hurt the sales of my own games, I am all for constructive criticism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Games are for nerds, children, and the average man-child living in his mother's basement. If you review a game, you're admitting to being one of those, so that's why it's hard to get people to post a review. My parents don't have a basement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Related link with excerpt: skillsyouneed.com/ips/dealing-with-criticism.html Constructive and Destructive CriticismThe difference between constructive criticism and destructive criticism is the way in which comments are delivered.Although both forms are challenging your ideas, character or ability, when someone is giving destructive criticism it can hurt your pride and have negative effects on your self-esteem and confidence. Destructive criticism is often just thoughtlessness by another person, but it can also be deliberately malicious and hurtful. Destructive criticism can, in some cases, lead to anger and/or aggression.Constructive criticism, on the other hand, is designed to point out your mistakes, but also show you where and how improvements can be made. Constructive criticism should be viewed as useful feedback that can help you improve yourself rather than put you down.When criticism is constructive it is usually easier to accept, even if it still hurts a little. In either scenario always try to remember that you can use criticism to your advantage. I don't know. Some people's self-esteem is so high that only a kick to the nuts of their inner child can make them entertain the thought that their game might not be the most perfect bestest happy fun time thing that anyone has ever invented. "Could my mother have been wrong? Am I not the most perfect and special creation that has ever been sent down from Heaven? Is it possible that I could create something that is imperfect? What am I saying? Never! I am perfect and everything I make is perfect! Haters gonna hate!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 26 reviews added so far today! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I need to play the recent homebrews a bit more before I put thoughts down in a review. I'll have reviews for T:ME Salvo, Bentley, Circus 7800, Anguna, and Ratcatcher eventually. Don't forget to provide reviews for us 5200 coders' games too! Personally, rereading reviews often motivates me to want to continue to work on homebrew projects! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 Some people's self-esteem is so high that only a kick to the nuts of their inner child can make them entertain the thought that their game might not be the most perfect bestest happy fun time thing that anyone has ever invented. All my games are exactly like that. Anyone who has a different opinion has no clue. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 17, 2017 Author Share Posted August 17, 2017 26 reviews added so far today! Since you know exactly, please list the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 26 reviews added so far today! Agreed with Thomas. Al, can you put up a simple link to reviews sorted in descending order? Newest first? Or something? There are a lot of games in the store and it takes a lot of time to search around. Not sure how easy this software makes it for you to add a new link/webservice/ sql query... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Agreed with Thomas. Al, can you put up a simple link to reviews sorted in descending order? Newest first? Or something? There are a lot of games in the store and it takes a lot of time to search around. Not sure how easy this software makes it for you to add a new link/webservice/ sql query... ? Not after looking at the source in the store earlier today. Not going to happen, at least with this store software. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I'm back at work tomorrow, so I'm gonna take Juno First along and I am going to start writing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I write my reviews in a text editor first, so I can put them aside for awhile, and make sure they say what I want them to before posting them to the store. Then it's just a quick copy/paste and I'm done. This is good advice. Just realized there is no "Edit" option. Think I will begin following this advice now. Just spotted a couple typos and would have liked to mention the fine artwork included in the box for Scramble, although the other review hit on it, so, good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 This is good advice. Just realized there is no "Edit" option. Think I will begin following this advice now. Just spotted a couple typos and would have liked to mention the fine artwork included in the box for Scramble, although the other review hit on it, so, good enough. I can edit the review for you if you send me revised text. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swami Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I can edit the review for you if you send me revised text. ..Al Great. Thanks Al! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Adding some reviews tonight. Not sure why I never did, I have a bunch of homebrews and think they are GREAT! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Here are all the products for which reviews have been added in the past 24 hours: Assembloids Astro Blaster Astro Fighter Astro Invader b*nQ Beef Drop Castle Crisis Chetiry Climber 5 Crazy Brix Gunfight Jr. Pac-Man Lady Bug Medieval Mayhem Moon Cresta Pac-Man Collection Rip-Off Scramble Scramble Seawolf Sinistar Space Duel Space Invaders Arcade Space Rocks Space Treat Deluxe Spectar - ColecoVision Stay Frosty 2 Stella's Stocking Super Twin 78 Arcade Controller SWOOPS! T:ME Salvo Tempest The Byte Before Christmas Turbo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Any more updates over the weekend? Compared to 100 Atari 2600 homebrews, plus hacks and other platforms (~200 games in total) and over 40,000 members, 30 new reviews are very nice. But not what I am looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Writer's block....I just can't work under pressure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariKid81 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 I made a suggestion, several years ago, to post a "milestone icon" next to big seller's. This would be an immediate indicator of popularity. For instance, if a game sells 300 copies, the game could be rewarded with a bronze Atariage symbol. 400 copies - silver, 500 - gold. I will admit, that I have no idea "how many" constitutes a "big seller" - maybe start at 100? Anyway, this would supplement the written review system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 You can order games by popularity already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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