Gp2xtra #01 - Free Gp2x Mag
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Draken
Well-Known Member
Nice work. There are a few typos and errors though, but doesn't matter. 
deadlychicken22
Man is a reasoning rather than a reasonable animal
Looks like a good start, although it is still a bit rough around the edges.
Two problems I noticed:
1. The reviews seem to only rate the graphics and the sound. What about the fun value/gameplay? What about the controls/user-interface? What about the replay value? Graphics and sound don't make a game.
2. I know this is a little picky, but.... Seeing as this is an open-source system, shouldn't you pick a file format other than .doc to submit articles in? What about .odt?
Two problems I noticed:
1. The reviews seem to only rate the graphics and the sound. What about the fun value/gameplay? What about the controls/user-interface? What about the replay value? Graphics and sound don't make a game.
2. I know this is a little picky, but.... Seeing as this is an open-source system, shouldn't you pick a file format other than .doc to submit articles in? What about .odt?
Dzz
stmia r0!, {r2-r9}
It looks nice. Kind of odd that two out of three of your reviews ended up with a rating of '?' though... maybe you should have a rating system for things that aren't emulators. If you do have such a system, I think you should have used it
yaustar
UK GP32 & GP2X Owner
I believe it is because the reviewers didn't submit scores?Dzz posted on Aug 13 2006 at 12:08 PM said:It looks nice. Kind of odd that two out of three of your reviews ended up with a rating of '?' though... maybe you should have a rating system for things that aren't emulators. If you do have such a system, I think you should have used it
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Dzz
stmia r0!, {r2-r9}
Possibly. If that's the only reason though I would think it would get ironed out before publishing.yaustar posted on Aug 13 2006 at 05:20 PM said:I believe it is because the reviewers didn't submit scores?Dzz posted on Aug 13 2006 at 12:08 PM said:It looks nice. Kind of odd that two out of three of your reviews ended up with a rating of '?' though... maybe you should have a rating system for things that aren't emulators. If you do have such a system, I think you should have used it
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Trip
Sorry, but I suck at explaining stuff :P
Nice first edition RTj!
I think your on the right lines & I can't see any major problems that you'll have with it.
Like you say.. just needs the content to pack it out now
***EDIT***
How about some hint's & tip's boxes scattered about the mag, for info that won't take up a full page? I love them things
I think your on the right lines & I can't see any major problems that you'll have with it.
Like you say.. just needs the content to pack it out now
***EDIT***
How about some hint's & tip's boxes scattered about the mag, for info that won't take up a full page? I love them things
Quiest
I like turtles!
Wow I got a review! I like this mag
But why didn`t I get a rating?
EDIT:
You should also include download links for the reviewed games!
But why didn`t I get a rating?
EDIT:
You should also include download links for the reviewed games!
shinneri
Certified Guru
Nice start! I'll try to contribute next time. Maybe I'll write a review for some classic game that can be emulated on GP2X...
Do you know about fgrabber? It takes screenshots on a time delay, so you can load up the program you want a screenshot from.
Do you know about fgrabber? It takes screenshots on a time delay, so you can load up the program you want a screenshot from.
Magnulus
Death of Rats!
I forgot about this thread and posted in the file archive instead. Sorry about that.
Basically, you need to exert more editorial pressure. Tell your writers to add a rating to the chosen categories or they won't be published. Also, proof-read.
Basically, you need to exert more editorial pressure. Tell your writers to add a rating to the chosen categories or they won't be published. Also, proof-read.
DemonStar55
chai chai chai chai chai chai chai chai chai chai
nice, took a quick read through and it seems nice!
keep it up
keep it up
Magnulus
Death of Rats!
Damn it, I've been forgetting to add the positives lately when giving feedback.
On the plus side, it's easy to read and has a nice layout. You're doing good! Next issue will be even better, I think, now that you're getting the hang of it.
On the plus side, it's easy to read and has a nice layout. You're doing good! Next issue will be even better, I think, now that you're getting the hang of it.
@ DeadlyChicken22 - on point 1, your right, i'll take this into account for issue 2+, on point 2; people can submit articles in pretty much ANY format, txt and doc are just two that most people recognise...
@BenRoshi - yes, there'll be another Alvin tech article in #2
@ Quiest & Dzz - that particular writer didn't include ratings with his article and i'm not in a position to refuse articles! (see below)
@ Magnulus - If I could get more people writing articles then i'd be in a position to refuse articles! As is, i had only two replies for articles.
@BenRoshi - yes, there'll be another Alvin tech article in #2
@ Quiest & Dzz - that particular writer didn't include ratings with his article and i'm not in a position to refuse articles! (see below)
@ Magnulus - If I could get more people writing articles then i'd be in a position to refuse articles! As is, i had only two replies for articles.
Judland
Still Fresh
yaustar posted on Aug 13 2006 at 05:20 PM said:I believe it is because the reviewers didn't submit scores?Dzz posted on Aug 13 2006 at 12:08 PM said:It looks nice. Kind of odd that two out of three of your reviews ended up with a rating of '?' though... maybe you should have a rating system for things that aren't emulators. If you do have such a system, I think you should have used it
Uhmm... yeah. When I originally wrote my reviews, I didn't have a scoring method in place - they were just reviews.
Now that I know what Ronnie is looking for, any future reviews I submit will follow the proper format.
Also, I'll make sure I have better screenshots.
Oh well, what do you want for free?!
All-in-all, I think the overall look of the electronic mag. looks good. Looking forward to the next issue!
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Magnulus
Death of Rats!
Well, All you would have needed to do was send the guy an e-mail saying "Could you give it a rating as well, please?" and I'm sure he would have sent you a rating ASAP, since the number ratings are the easiest part of a review.
Again, I think it's a good-looking and promising first edition, you just need to be clearer towards submitters on what you want from them. If someone is interested in sending you an article, I'm sure they'll be happy to comply to a very short list of requirements like "score the program on these terms:"
Again, I think it's a good-looking and promising first edition, you just need to be clearer towards submitters on what you want from them. If someone is interested in sending you an article, I'm sure they'll be happy to comply to a very short list of requirements like "score the program on these terms:"
Magnulus posted on Aug 15 2006 at 03:40 PM said:
Well,hopefully the guidelines at the end of #1 are clear enough. :blink:
My only concern is the lack of input, (i know, i know, i'm beginning to sound like a broken record here but) with out articles there'll be no further editions...
Is it something i'm doing (or not doing) thats stopping people writing stuff??? :huh:
Is it just that an emag is a crap idea??? <_<
Are people too shy to write an article??? :unsure:
Please do let me know what stops you writing an article so that I can put things right...
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sam fisher
Well-Known Member
Write some yourself you lazy....RTj posted on Aug 15 2006 at 11:42 PM said:Magnulus posted on Aug 15 2006 at 03:40 PM said:
Well,hopefully the guidelines at the end of #1 are clear enough. :blink:
My only concern is the lack of input, (i know, i know, i'm beginning to sound like a broken record here but) with out articles there'll be no further editions...
Is it something i'm doing (or not doing) thats stopping people writing stuff??? :huh:
Is it just that an emag is a crap idea??? <_<
Are people too shy to write an article??? :unsure:
Please do let me know what stops you writing an article so that I can put things right...
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shinneri
Certified Guru
There are two eMags then--GP2xTRA and GP Junkies? I don't know how well that'll work. We're a tiny community.. why don't you join together?
