OK. Now that I have your attention...
I finally have a website up.
It's a work in progress but it's up.
any helpful suggestions will be appreciated.
any of you "anonymous" guys with snide comments can bite me.
By the way, if you go to the "Free stuff" section there is a Hi Res copy of the World of Broadsword map (That is if I didn't screw up the links).
It has been a big week for you, so congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteOn the new site, the "Aurora" link is giving me a 404. Just an FYI.
I look forward to more of your offerings as I have already bought and devoured World of Broadsword. Great Stuff!!
Thanks John.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed Broadsword. If you find the time please post a thought or two on the review section where you purchased it.
Positive word of mouth helps sales and sales help me explain to "She who must be obeyed" why I'm on the computer instead of watching American Idol with her.
Thanks for the heads up on the 404 I'll check it on my break.
Jeff
The link back to Broadsword from "free stuff" is broken as well. Anyways, have to say I downloaded World of Broadsword earlier today and highly enjoyed. Also posted up a quick review up on my own blog, hope even that little bit of publicity helps. ;)
ReplyDeleteOk, critique:
ReplyDeleteFirst, I'm not a fan of your logo. It just doesn't inspire confidence in your products, and slapping it up, big and bold... I dunno. If I hadn't been reading your blog for so long, I'm not sure I'd be interested in what you have to offer.
The layout and the colors look ok to me, but not great. The page is very easy to navigate, though, and doesn't waste any time. I know what you do, what you've got, and where I need to go to find it. I know what products are available now, and how to buy 'em. A+ on that.
Your link to get the map doesn't work for me (it throws up a page of gibberish) and your "Links" link returns a 404.
Ok, but what about what really counts? Well, I've been kinda interested in your Broadsword stuff for a while, but it's languished about midway on my "to buy" list. I really don't need another game system, and I just downloaded the Dragon Warriors stuff yesterday, I really should read that before I actually spend money on something.
But you know what? I read your blurb about Broadsword, and I clicked the link, and I bought it. So maybe I should keep my criticisms to myself because in my case, at least, your web page did exactly what you built it to do.
Best of luck,
Brian
Talkos,
ReplyDeleteWow.
Thank you for the in-depth review. I was very impressed. And I agree with you on all of it, the good parts and the short-comings. I have more advantages, but I’m also working on more supplements, so that part is kind of a marketing strategy. The art is, well, what it is-stock art- affordable and gets the job done. The Broadsword cover is actually Jeff Hebert’s work donated to the cause.
You were spot on with the World of Broadsword gazetteer it was designed to be useable with the system of your choice as is the adventure. I hope that other folks pick up on that as well.
I’m glad you posted. I’m enjoying you Blog.
Jeff
for those of you following along, check out Talkos' blog at:
http://maniacallaugh.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the Critique Brian,
ReplyDeleteI’ve been round and round on the Logo. Some like it, most don’t.
I was talking with Phil (chatty DM) and he suggested having it done professionally by an animator, but that costs money. So it may have to wait until I generate more revenue (I only have one product out there after all, Broadsword belongs to Deep7).
The layout is so-so but it’s a free website, free building tools, and a layman designer-me. So there too, more money coming in and maybe improved design.
I’m not sure if you bought both Broadsword and World of Broadsword. But it sounds like World of Broadsword would suit your needs better. Much more fluff and ideas than crunch and mechanics.
Take a look at the review that Talkos wrote for a great overview of what world of Broadsword is and isn’t.
http://maniacallaugh.blogspot.com/
Again Brian thanks for the critique and I’ll keep working on the damn links.
One more thing guys,
ReplyDeleteplease post you thoughts on either the RPGNow sight or the Precis one depending on where you bought it. the reviews really do help.
Way to go dude! Keep on producing and outputting with your steady style. You've built a solid foundation with your blog and it's paying off. Your website look solid and navigable. Yes, it could be slicker and aesthetically fine-tuned, but I've seen far too many slick looking websites where I can't find anything. Old school works.
ReplyDeleteFor those of you who are hesitant about World of Broadsword because of not wanting another system, I'd say its core value is the way it captures the Conan/sword & sandal feel. If that is the kind of gaming you are looking for or the kind of campaign you want to run, Broadsword will point you to the right place in your brain to make it happen.
I'm not a fan of the logo, but I've already mentioned it. No reason to do it again.
ReplyDeleteI'd go with some softer colors - and a smaller (non-bold) font, as well. It can be "in your face" but still look professional and inviting.
I'm really happy for you all around.