BECOMING A PLAYTESTER!

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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 or open a discussion. 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 is to see if the rules make sense and is the game flow good to go. You as the game give valuable feedback and direction.

Playtesting For Dark Nebula Games
Dark Nebula Games is looking for gamers who wish to give their 2 cents and feedback on a game.
There are three conditions to becoming a playtester for Dark Nebula Games:
First: You must agree not to redistribute the game, by any means. Playtesters are permitted to print out their hardcopy for personal use. Printing a copy and sharing it with your friends is acceptable so other can learn the game. Distributing to others using other means is prohibited.
Second: Make an honorarium (Big word). This is a voluntary payment for services for development of the game. This can be a donation of $10 (or greater) using Paypal.
Third: Play the game and then submit a battle report of the game. Either email it to DNG or better post it on the forums for all to see.

Accredited Playtesters
To become an Accredited Playtesters you must play the game and submit at least two battle reports. Accredited playtester will have their name published in the game.