05-31-2008, 02:52 PM
Playtesting in a nutshell
Playtesting is more than just playing a game and filling out some feedback form. It is process used to gain knowledge on how players react, understand and experience the game. The designers goal is to make sure the rules work as intended, are easy to understand, the game has a sense of balance and of course enjoyable to play. The playtesters help ensures the intended game design is achieved through their perspective of playing the game. (Yawn!!!)
Well actually game design can be complex, DNG can miss things when making a game. DNG may even make a mistake, but don’t tell anyone. We may go WOW, wish I thought of that loop-hole. Playtesting is about helping make sure the intended idea becomes a fun and playable game. Playtesters get a first hand glimpse of the work in progress and can help give the game direction. You may even find ways to break the game but then we (DNG and You) will fix it!
Playtesting Entails – It’s easier than you think!
With that said, playtesting is playing the game and giving feedback.
Playtesting is actually simple. Play the game and then submit a battle report. Add any addition comments or thoughts on how to improve the game. The goal of playtesting is to see if the rules make sense, is the game flow good to go and is there anything that needs to be fixed. You as the gamer can give valuable feedback and direction.
Playtesting is more than just playing a game and filling out some feedback form. It is process used to gain knowledge on how players react, understand and experience the game. The designers goal is to make sure the rules work as intended, are easy to understand, the game has a sense of balance and of course enjoyable to play. The playtesters help ensures the intended game design is achieved through their perspective of playing the game. (Yawn!!!)
Well actually game design can be complex, DNG can miss things when making a game. DNG may even make a mistake, but don’t tell anyone. We may go WOW, wish I thought of that loop-hole. Playtesting is about helping make sure the intended idea becomes a fun and playable game. Playtesters get a first hand glimpse of the work in progress and can help give the game direction. You may even find ways to break the game but then we (DNG and You) will fix it!
Playtesting Entails – It’s easier than you think!
With that said, playtesting is playing the game and giving feedback.
Playtesting is actually simple. Play the game and then submit a battle report. Add any addition comments or thoughts on how to improve the game. The goal of playtesting is to see if the rules make sense, is the game flow good to go and is there anything that needs to be fixed. You as the gamer can give valuable feedback and direction.