ARP Gaming Review Squad

Ishtim · 28th Sep 2005, 04:45 AM

Apply to be a part of the ARP Gaming Review Squad!

Hello!

ARP is currently looking for gamers that would like to contribute to game reviews for ARP. This autumn promises to be an exciting time with many anticipated games to be released. Now is your opportunity to share your opinions, critiquing your favorite games, (system specs

) and performance with other game lovers. No special requirements or costs.

PM myself or any ARP MODs/Admin to apply.....

GAME ON!

Ishtim · 2nd Oct 2005, 05:38 AM

bump

4th Oct 2005, 02:19 AM

Can you give a little more details about it plz?
like:
- Are you just asked to review a game, or if you happen to have played a game what your opinion is?
- How proffesional is this, or just an opinion or asked to turn the game inside out?
etc..

Ishtim · 4th Oct 2005, 02:58 AM

Hello Killalot!

We are currently working on details and any ideas & suggestions are welcome!

Quote:

Are you just asked to review a game, or if you happen to have played a game what your opinion is?

The original idea was to have "volunteers" review (express opinions / critique) games based upon each individual's perspective. This allows active development of discussion or even debate for "reviewed" games. Besides the basic likes and dislikes, things such as realism, i.e. physics, the lack thereof and performance based on the reviewers hardware, etc. would be covered. That way, if you were curious about a game, you can find "real life" information and opinion instead of the generic "7.2 out of 10" type measurement.

Quote:

How proffesional is this, or just an opinion or asked to turn the game inside out?

Professional? Not really. ARP and it's friends are generally willing to provide FREE advice and experiences based on opinion/facts for many of those whom visit. As far as the level of detail is concerned, that is up to the individual reviewing the game. Some may want to go as far as OC'ing to maximize performance of a particular game while others may just offer the bare minimum in terms of opinion. The "minimum" is really what we are working on at the moment. A standard set of things that should be discussed for each review seems to be a must. But, like I said.... We are open for suggestions & ideas.

vccy118 · 4th Oct 2005, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ishtim

Hello Killalot!

We are currently working on details and any ideas & suggestions are welcome!

The original idea was to have "volunteers" review (express opinions / critique) games based upon each individual's perspective. This allows active development of discussion or even debate for "reviewed" games. Besides the basic likes and dislikes, things such as realism, i.e. physics, the lack thereof and performance based on the reviewers hardware, etc. would be covered. That way, if you were curious about a game, you can find "real life" information and opinion instead of the generic "7.2 out of 10" type measurement.

Professional? Not really. ARP and it's friends are generally willing to provide FREE advice and experiences based on opinion/facts for many of those whom visit. As far as the level of detail is concerned, that is up to the individual reviewing the game. Some may want to go as far as OC'ing to maximize performance of a particular game while others may just offer the bare minimum in terms of opinion. The "minimum" is really what we are working on at the moment. A standard set of things that should be discussed for each review seems to be a must. But, like I said.... We are open for suggestions & ideas.

How bout graphics requirement? I am currently using a ATI 9700 Mobility Radeon and can only do light gaming, even after i overcock it. That actually limits the number of games I can play.

Olle P · 9th Oct 2005, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vccy118

I am currently using a ATI 9700 Mobility Radeon and can only do light gaming, even after i overcock it. That actually limits the number of games I can play.

That's just an advantage, IMO!
Too few reviews are done based on the minimum specs, so telling others how a game behave with lesser systems is really useful!

My own rig is less than half speed of current front end systems, and that doesn't prevent me from running any game I want! (I don't want to run that many games, at least not many new ones...)

Cheers
Olle

Adrian Wong · 10th Oct 2005, 01:08 AM

Actually, that's fine.. I'm also using the MR 9700 and I can run Doom 3 just fine.

zy · 10th Oct 2005, 02:17 AM

i'm on 9600XT ..

i love AA with 1024x768 .. but i wonder what settings can it run

11th Oct 2005, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ishtim

Hello Killalot!

Hi!

Quote:

The original idea was to have "volunteers" review (express opinions / critique) games based upon each individual's perspective. This allows active development of discussion or even debate for "reviewed" games. Besides the basic likes and dislikes, things such as realism, i.e. physics, the lack thereof and performance based on the reviewers hardware, etc. would be covered. That way, if you were curious about a game, you can find "real life" information and opinion instead of the generic "7.2 out of 10" type measurement.

Sounds good, but ofcourse..difference of opinion will come into play...giving it a rating just show an average of what the people in general think - which is not always correct. Just a few das ago I really enjoyed a movie that 'only' had a 5.5 on IMDB.com

Quote:

Professional? Not really. ARP and it's friends are generally willing to provide FREE advice and experiences based on opinion/facts for many of those whom visit. As far as the level of detail is concerned, that is up to the individual reviewing the game. Some may want to go as far as OC'ing to maximize performance of a particular game while others may just offer the bare minimum in terms of opinion. The "minimum" is really what we are working on at the moment. A standard set of things that should be discussed for each review seems to be a must. But, like I said.... We are open for suggestions & ideas.

Hmm...bare minimum ey? Well I do like to maximize performance and apart from hard drive (although a 10K rpm HD is sort of overclock

) I've overclocked about every main part in my system. But that doesnt say that I won't enjoy the bare minimum; just certain games really miss out then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olle P

That's just an advantage, IMO!
Too few reviews are done based on the minimum specs, so telling others how a game behave with lesser systems is really useful!

Exactly.

But how does this work forumwise? Are you emailed when a new review is up (well I think so as ARP is filling my box up quie nicely already

)? Do you get a special status (

)?
Just make a thread about some game I like (or dislike...) or put it in a special thread here in the Games department?
Sorry...but still a little vague

Majormaggot · 12th Oct 2005, 07:53 AM

also, how many games do we have to review?? like 1-2 a week or something else??

28th Sep 2005, 04:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ishtim Super Moderator Join Date: 14 May 2003 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 3,765 Reputation: 3333 Rep Power: 43	ARP Gaming Review Squad *Apply to be a part of the ARP Gaming Review Squad!* Hello! ARP is currently looking for gamers that would like to contribute to game reviews for ARP. This autumn promises to be an exciting time with many anticipated games to be released. Now is your opportunity to share your opinions, critiquing your favorite games, (system specs ) and performance with other game lovers. No special requirements or costs. PM myself or any ARP MODs/Admin to apply..... GAME ON!

10th Oct 2005, 01:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
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10th Oct 2005, 02:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
zy Dead Join Date: 16 Dec 2002 Location: Buffalo NY / Penang MY Posts: 13,336 Reputation: 2158 Rep Power: 41	i'm on 9600XT .. i love AA with 1024x768 .. but i wonder what settings can it run __________________

12th Oct 2005, 07:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
Majormaggot Getting there Join Date: 5 Sep 2005 Posts: 169 Reputation: 59 Rep Power: 5	also, how many games do we have to review?? like 1-2 a week or something else?? __________________ Intel Pentium Dual Core E2160 @ 3.4GHz 1.425 Vcore, Asus P5W DH Deluxe, 4GB Corsair XMS twin X 2 800mhz, enermax galaxy 850w, Sound blaster X-FI Xtream Music, XFX 8800GT 512 MB @ 715 core 1000 mem 1730 shader, 2x 400GB Seagate HDD in Raid 0, 1x 250 GB WD HDD, 1x 120 GB WD HDD, A mighty Zalman 9500 cooler crying for help. and ArcticSliver 5, DVD drives n shizzle.

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2nd Oct 2005, 05:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ishtim Super Moderator Join Date: 14 May 2003 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 3,765 Reputation: 3333 Rep Power: 43	bump

4th Oct 2005, 02:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sir Killalot Posts: n/a	Can you give a little more details about it plz? like: - Are you just asked to review a game, or if you happen to have played a game what your opinion is? - How proffesional is this, or just an opinion or asked to turn the game inside out? etc..