RPGamer - Editorials for February 20, 1999

Feature Editorials - Saturday, February 20, 1999

Title	Author
The Meaning of Debate	Matt Steiner
With "The Meaning of Debate", Matt reminds us that debate is about one thing- our opinions. Debate can be credible, debate can be meaningful, but only as long as we get our points across reminding others that it is our opinion, and not fact.
Effective Marketing, SquareSoft-Style: Infect the Fans	Bill Johnson
Bill Johnson's editorial shows us Square's new marketing strategy: controversy. By looking at the confusing and "unfinished" plots of Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy Tactics, Bill brings to light that maybe Square is using their games' controversy to keep fans hooked.
On the progression of RPGs: two steps forward, one step back	Mike Benedetto
Mike looks at the strengths of the "build your own character" RPG and the Final Fantasy VII-like plot-powered RPG. Each are good in their own way, but which one wins out in the end?
The Blessing of Obscurity	Steve Watts
"The Blessing of Obscurity" also examines the lack of closure in todays RPGs, but as the title says, it looks at this obscurity as a blessing, not a curse.
A response to 'Stereotypes within RPGs'	Josh Maciel
With his editorial, Josh takes a look at such things as Dungeons and Dragons, reminding us that explanations aren't always needed for why things work- they just do. Josh also looks at many other stereotypes in RPGs. Still, he keeps on the point of explanation of facts in RPGs. What's magic? Who cares. It exists.
Are recent SquareSoft RPGs really games?	Celeste J. Byrd
So, are the newest Square RPGs truly "games?" Well, comapring them to Nintendo's Zelda 64, Celeste takes a critical look at them. Is gameplay what really counts?

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Well, a new "look" for the section, including comments to give you a better idea of what the editorial has to say. 6 good editorials this week, more next saturday.

Well, I've changed the day I update to saturday. I find it easier for me to update on this day.. I guess that's it for this week. :)