HyveMynd
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Post by HyveMynd on Nov 30, 2013 0:36:37 GMT -8
In this two-part episode, we review Numenera and 13th Age. This episode focuses on Kickstarter sensation Numenera. Should you buy it? It should be noted that these reviews are based on reading the books, not playing the games. After these reviews, we’ve decided to make one our next game. It should be clear which one after listening to both parts.
Duration - 1:19:23 Idle Red Hands Blog postDirect Download
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Post by inflatus on Nov 30, 2013 18:41:22 GMT -8
Numenera? hehe....
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Post by scubasteve on Dec 1, 2013 13:23:09 GMT -8
Hmmm, I wonder what Hyvemynd's opinion of Numenera is going to be?
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Post by ericfromnj on Dec 1, 2013 15:32:19 GMT -8
^^ hahahahahahahahahahaha
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HyveMynd
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Post by HyveMynd on Dec 1, 2013 16:33:48 GMT -8
Yup. Everyone knows what my opinion of Numenera is. But Lyal and @chrisinkobe do a good job of countering my points and keeping my rampant negativity in check.
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Post by guitarspider on Dec 2, 2013 0:14:47 GMT -8
I think you did a good job with the review though. You point out weaknesses, but none of you are even remotely bashing or hating on Numenera. Especially pointing out it might be a big step away from the usual stuff for hardcore D&D gamers, that's a very good point.
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HyveMynd
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Post by HyveMynd on Dec 2, 2013 21:43:29 GMT -8
If you want to hear us bash something, check out our episode on THE SECRET FIRE. Although it deserved the thrashing we gave it, I think we all walked away from that episode feeling like schoolyard bullies.
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Post by SavageCheerleader on Dec 10, 2013 10:24:19 GMT -8
Man you guys were fair to Numenera, then again, I thought the idea was dumb from the get go (not a Monte Cook fan). I agree, the timeline is stupid to the point of intellectually insulting.
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HyveMynd
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Post by HyveMynd on Dec 11, 2013 21:03:45 GMT -8
The idea had potential, and there are a few mechanics that still interest me (I like the downward spiral pools of hit points/effort creates). But the setting? Yeah. It was bland and uninspired. Also to the point of being insulting as you said, SavageCheerleader.
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