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I got one too. I assumed it was because they actually used a quote of mine from BGG on their web site, but it's interesting they seemed to be targetting bloggers. Personally, I ignored it because it was an obvoius form letter, and because I'll write up Polarity anyway when I get a chance to play (I played the old edition, and like the game) and I don't do interviews (which he helpfully indicated he'd be available for).

To be honest, I think this is a reasonable approach to try to drum up some interest, and Polarity *is* a clever and unique product - and the copy isn't overreaching and annoying like the Viktory stuff is. But he could have helped himself out by sending a personalized letter. There aren't that many good bloggers out there.
 

There aren't that many good bloggers out there.

Hah! I realize that might sound condescending, so here is what it meant: there aren't so many good boardgame blogs out there that he couldn't have sent personalized notes to each of them.
 

I got it too, and it wasn't the first time I get press releases, either. I replied with my standard answer: thanks, can you send me a review copy?

I've got Time Control and Cranium that way and I'm hoping the Avalon Hill person was serious about sending me a bunch of promo games...

Sure, it's a form letter, but hey - if they're serious about promotion, they'll send a review copy and I sure would enjoy a free copy of Polarity.
 

Ian,

I posted my e-mail address a couple weeks ago when I was organizing the game weekend in Denali Park.

Find a reason to post your e-mail address.
 

I mean Iain.
 

Unfortunately they won't give me a review copy ;-(

It's their loss...