Khur
Sympathy for the Devil
As a graphic artist, I think the tables are mediocre (except most of the equipment charts, which lean toward bad). On the other hand, as someone who has trouble reading type set in certain color combinations, I completely understand that this can be a tough one.
Game books are essentially technical manuals, not artistic expressions, and thus the conveyance of information is more important than stylistic issues. This, by no means, suggests that a game book can't have both style and functionality.
The graphic value of The Red Star Campaign Setting is superior to most of Green Ronin's d20 products (and, in general, many d20 products), but inferior to anything executed for Green Ronin by Super Unicorn (Mutants & Masterminds). But The Red Star Campaign Setting is also a case of style over thoughtful design, with an ironic sprinkling of cases when the designer thought "inside the box" too often.
On a similar note, compare the graphic quality of Foes of Freedom to Mutants & Masterminds books designed by Super Unicorn. Similar, yes, but only superficially.
Sorry for the hijack. Now, back to our regularly scheduled thread.
PS: Great Stupid Rule!
Game books are essentially technical manuals, not artistic expressions, and thus the conveyance of information is more important than stylistic issues. This, by no means, suggests that a game book can't have both style and functionality.
The graphic value of The Red Star Campaign Setting is superior to most of Green Ronin's d20 products (and, in general, many d20 products), but inferior to anything executed for Green Ronin by Super Unicorn (Mutants & Masterminds). But The Red Star Campaign Setting is also a case of style over thoughtful design, with an ironic sprinkling of cases when the designer thought "inside the box" too often.
On a similar note, compare the graphic quality of Foes of Freedom to Mutants & Masterminds books designed by Super Unicorn. Similar, yes, but only superficially.
Sorry for the hijack. Now, back to our regularly scheduled thread.
PS: Great Stupid Rule!
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