Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Prototype: The prototype is a raw test that checks the functionality of the game, environments, gameplay, mechanics, user experience, etc. Only after endless hours of testing and iterating, the game is considered ready for a late-Alpha or even a Beta release, on the basis of how polished the in-game features are.

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Grid Sage Games

MARCH 10, 2022

The first part of this so-called “Great Utility Update” began during Alpha 12 with a few fundamental mechanical changes, but since then the project remained on the to-do list until 1) even more content was added to the game, and 2) we collected more info about what items people were and were not using, and why. Exiles Prototypes.

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Moonmana

DECEMBER 27, 2022

This initial stage involves thorough research, defining the monetization strategy, game-level design creation, art conceptualization, creating a GDD, and prototyping. . Alpha and Beta tests are essential. Proper planning and preparation will pay dividends by means of resources saved. Development. Launch and maintenance.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

AUGUST 10, 2017

The first big mistake most developers make is starting with pretty art, making a simple prototype, and then expect to develop the rest of the game the same way. Wait, shouldn't a prototype come first? After a good idea, the most natural action is to prototype it. Making a prototype. Well not really. are on the right path.

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

They get to a prototype level. Now, that moved to beta, then it's moved to Alpha, now it's moved to first playable. So I, and actually the thing that I most in some ways I mean, obviously I've run companies, but I also do a little bit of seed investments, nothing quite like Gigi. But even then, it's really interesting.

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Games Point and Click Engine Engineering 52

PreMortem.Games

JUNE 11, 2024

She taught herself programming and volunteered for indie studios, eventually creating her first prototype, ‘Potions: A Curious Tale’. After thorough playtesting with her Kickstarter backers through alpha and beta versions, she launched the demo in September with a significant marketing ramp-up.

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