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Reviews always seek refuge in familiar databases whenever they're written, February 6, 2025
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As a Word Mage, the English language is both the source of your magical power and your instrument. However, a really badly timed accident has not only robbed you of your ability to use verbs, but put you in a sticky situation involving a pissed-off dragon. Maybe you can find another word class to bend to your will? Although, it's not going to be easy...

Nonverbal Communication is a little gem of an experience with a fantastic mechanic at its heart. As other reviews mention, it seems like that this is intended to be a proof-of-concept for a larger piece of fiction - and if it isn't, it really should be.

I did find it very difficult to understand at first, and I think more could have been done to make the mechanic a little clearer in the beginning, but after a significant trial and error period, I was able to get to an ending, and from there work my way into solving the path to get the others. The overarching story between wizard and dragon was delivered well and it connected with me, but it could have been extended and fleshed out just a little bit more.

Well, I really want more of everything this is. Please! Four rampaging dragons out of five.

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