To come straight to predict (and for those who come out anyway on the first paragraph): There is one important difference between " hype" and "Buzz . The term "hype" has negative connotations, while "Buzz" something positive is. The distinction between the two is, of course, as so often in the eye of the beholder, but nevertheless I think that deserves a more precise definition.
Ok, now that we have among us the details. In the discussion yet published news, for example, before eating or Nuremberg, again and again the term "hype " on. is (to hype sth = exaggerate somewhat artificial, stimulate from the English) relatives to but occupied a fundamentally different way of: can hype (perhaps best translated with
hype
) is also Germanized use as a verb props for something term " Buzz " (Actually sums, but here rather enthusiasm ). While hype is occupied rather negative, Buzz is evidence of a positive evaluation by the reader or set Rezipenten.
The difference between the two terms is now in the German language is not immediately clear to everyone, making it a native speaker from the U.S. or UK ever funny happened to sound if here be discussed by us by hype for certain games, even though actually Buzz was meant.
A game that is the publisher and its representatives with early praise, possibly even a shortage is apparently artificial (" Strictly Limited to only 1500 copies! ") and is praised general primarily by the author and his family in the highest tones, has a hype. This is, fortunately, in recent years only occurred very rarely. Hypes in this simplicity and placed so stupid, it nearly not at all.
From Buzz contrast is when the game possibly on many different players in advance in demo groups, or review copies could be tried out and it is generally a positive mood, a pleasant base totals are for the game.
Making the distinction is of course fundamentally different from our own sensibilities, from the perceived quality from the game, if it was actually comes to the table. If I do not like a game, I am much more inclined (although this may be unfair) he subsequently award a hype. The assessment of "hype" or "Buzz" should actually be possible on our own experience.
But this is just theory. Of interest is the application of these definitions in practice.
The most controversial case (well, at least the most hotly debated) is certainly " Dominion" by Donald X. Vaccarino, published by Hans im Glück. In my opinion, a very outstanding game with huge replay appeal, lots of variety, good mechanisms and one kilograms of fun in the box. No wonder It, therefore, that I should be about Dominion around in the first place as "Buzz" perceive. The most severe criticism revolves around the developer Valerie Putman and Dale Yu. They had the American publisher Rio Grande Games, the task to the fine-tuning to get the game to perform and plunged boldly into the matter. Through a seemingly endless number of rounds of tests on various conventions it was so relatively early in a formation of opinion in relation to " Dominion . However, since the games were allowed to say anything about the game testers initially and their first experience should not discuss publicly, was the game (which was at that time " Game X ', and because even the title was secret) quickly assumed a hype. Cheered on the whole was the fact that Valerie and Dale in their regular columns on boardgamenews.com always Dominion reported and those players who are not yet in the enjoyment of a sample game, the proverbial carrot on the hook to his nose were hanged.
I think hype is so out of place. Sure, Valerie and Dale have a lot of promotion for "their" product made, but most of the buzz was clear from the numerous Test players. Even if we assume Rio Grande Games like that are a lot of hard work by these first became aware of the game (after all It is the first "real" game of Mr. Vaccarino, if you trust the BoardGameGeek must), one must remember that the charges manigfaltigen opinions that were posted after the airing of secrecy, a very consistent picture.
But I will not close without at least also give a brief example of a hype. In order not to connect to many people on the little toe, I choose a game from a previous year. "Khronos " by Arnaud Urbon and Ludovic Vialla, published by Matagot. Here I am myself a victim and I have the game at the 2006 Fair bought almost indiscriminately (as Ettlich hundred others also, if the reports to be believed). It sounded too tempting but also . A game with a time travel theme, at least that was once new. The disillusionment came back home to unpack. The quality of the enclosed wood pieces was very ... modest. Although these were quickly replaced by the publisher against better, but the first gnawing doubt. As a rule of the game then even relatively unmotivated and poorly translated mainly came along, it was almost over with the good mood. Since then it did not matter that the game itself is only just make it as "ok" went through. Here, too much good will was already burned.
Matagot has raised the whole, very classic. On the website (before the fair) was hardly anything about the game itself . Read But a very well-made promotional video was very appealing computer animation to the background of the game (time travel, yes, I said already, sounded good!). Of course, one was in the run indicated that the support is limited (which circulation is not it?) And that it is better to strike immediately at the fair. When buying one was not, of course highlighted the poor quality of the wood pieces, and why? The instructions booklet, open copy that could be played on the stand, had indeed been better material. Classic halt.
Overall, I must say that the danger of hype in recent years has decreased significantly. Full refunds Preliminary on the relevant websites help tremendously to get even before the appearance of a game a comprehensive picture. The important thing is that these sources is generally not all are controlled by the same body. In BoardGameGeek will discuss new games, it will be match reports posted with prototypes. In Spielboxforum is the appearance of instructions on the websites of the respective publishers noted almost immediately. Board Game News has his ear more in tune with the publishers and can then provide you with news. I think we live in a favorable (game) world.
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