Interesting Choices

AUGUST 17, 2011

Hidden information plus restricted communication - For example, adding a rule that says that players can't talk about the cards in their hand. Richard Garfield talked about this in a podcast on cooperative games and also mentioned the idea of "communication as a resource", which I've been thinking about ever since.

Communications 52

Communications Co-op Mechanics Playtesting 52

PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 15, 2023

This scenario based question covers various different aspects of working on a live game, including investigating common infrastructure scaling concepts, communicating with other team members, and keeping calm and working under time pressure on a game that’s experiencing an outage. How would you approach this?"

Studios 104

Studios Engineering Engine Communications 104

Interesting Choices

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Also wanted to give a quick update on my various boardgame designs: City Draft - This 7 Wonders inspired drafting game is consistently liked in playtests and has been improving slowly and steadily. I thought I was onto something here after I hit a design breakthrough a few weeks ago but I'm getting discouraged again based on recent playtests.

Game Design 40

Game Design Game Designer Playtesting Tile 40

Logic Simplified

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Playtesting Playtesting involves testing a game with real players to assess its design, functionality, and entertainment value. Integration of visual language and cues cards in game levels help communicate with the players, narrate the story, and guide the players in a game by providing important information.

Mechanics 64

Mechanics Games Playtesting Prototyping 64

iXie gaming

MAY 3, 2024

User Feedback Collect and analyze feedback from real users through playtesting and beta testing sessions. Documentation and Communication Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, bugs, and results. Documentation and Communication Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, bugs, and results. The outcome?

Communications 52

Communications Games Bug Localization 52

Ask a Game Dev

JUNE 4, 2024

Under such circumstances, it’s important to communicate to the player that there are more than one solution and which solution each clue belongs to. It’s important to get playtesters who aren’t familiar with the puzzle to test it, especially noting any frustration points.

Puzzle 52

Puzzle Playtesting Advertising Dev 52

Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Under such circumstances, it’s important to communicate to the player that there are more than one solution and which solution each clue belongs to. It’s important to get playtesters who aren’t familiar with the puzzle to test it, especially noting any frustration points.

Puzzle 52

Puzzle Playtesting Advertising Dev 52

iXie gaming

AUGUST 8, 2023

Most gaming applications use data communications, so a security testing technique is extremely vital to ensure that games are adequately protected. Usability/Play Testing Playtesting is another mandatory technique that must be mastered before a game application is released.

Console 52

Console Games Bug Game Development 52

Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Playtesters are vital in finding bugs, glitches, and potential issues. Encouraging effective communication and collaboration is essential for a cohesive and successful game development process. Roadblock #5: Inadequate Testing Testing is more than just a checklist; it’s a critical phase for game quality.

Game Developer 52

Game Developer Game Development Development Bug 52

Game Global

DECEMBER 20, 2021

While language comes first, understanding the gaming community and what makes gamers tick will lead to better quality localization. Ignite their passion for the game by involving linguists in game playtests and seeking their feedback, and we’ll have better quality translators who are more personally invested in the product.

Mobile Gaming 52

Mobile Gaming Mobile Mobile Game Developer 52

AWS Games

JULY 26, 2022

You need a game backend that provides management of player identity and storage of player data, and a way to communicate with the game backend from your game. You need game server hosting for a stable and consistent gameplay experience. You need a matchmaking service to group players together. Currently, Unity with C# are supported.

Build 69

Build Console Code Games 69

Deconstructor of Fun

MAY 23, 2023

At that point, Second Dinner revealed that their first project just so happens to be a licensed Marvel IP, which the team has been working on for six months already and is currently beginning to playtest. The game could benefit from better communication around the benefits of the Pro Bundle, or even throw in a unique variant, or some Gold!

Feature 95

Feature Mechanics Tile Mobile 95

Brand Game Development

OCTOBER 23, 2017

I’ve split it into five sections for your convenience: How Ben, Sarah, and Will Got Started How Working in a Team Feels The Downsides of Teamwork Communication in a Team Advice for New Game Devs. Sarah: It was also in 2013 that we met Ben and were playtesters for his game Tower , which he launched on Kickstarter early in 2014.

Prototyping 130

Prototyping Games Playtesting Game Designer 130

PreMortem.Games

MARCH 30, 2023

We had three very different games that we spent around two weeks on each, developing them up to a point where we could playtest them with other people”, says Mason. It was all very complicated, and not something that would be easy to communicate clearly.” Our first playtester hit the first target after approximately 0.5

Playtesting 104

Playtesting Prototyping Games Mechanics 104

PreMortem.Games

MARCH 20, 2023

We had three very different games that we spent around two weeks on each, developing them up to a point where we could playtest them with other people”, says Mason. It was all very complicated, and not something that would be easy to communicate clearly.” Our first playtester hit the first target after approximately 0.5

Playtesting 104

Playtesting Prototyping Mechanics Games 104

PreMortem.Games

JULY 22, 2024

For feedback, opt for playtests or betas instead. ” Communication mistakes Always announce your game with a tweet or a simple message. ” Always include a clear call to action in your communications. ” Always include a clear call to action in your communications.

Games 104

Games Communications Studios Indy 104

PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Working closely with the community in various playtests over the years and even right now in the lead up to launch gives you a very solid idea of where your game is failing to communicate important concepts. Or worse… succeeding in confusing your players.”

Studios 145

Studios Concepts Playtesting Development 145

Brand Game Development

DECEMBER 26, 2017

Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. This suite is based on the Five Levels of Communication through Game Development , my own personal board game development philosophy. Playtesting storytelling. This article is the eighth of a 19-part suite on board game design and development.

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Art Games Mechanics Game Developer 130

Designer Notes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

However, after playtesting, Hudson realized that his game’s meaning was the exact opposite from what he wanted: My game was telling players: You can’t have it all. The game presents you with choices over the course of nine chapters, moving you up or down in those three different categories. Life is zero sum. You can’t win.

Simulation 77

Simulation Agent Game Designer Game Design 77

Grid Sage Games

JUNE 30, 2023

We also often get interested in other roguelikes on the server and play those :) Anyway, Discord definitely has its drawbacks, but it works well as a primary communication tool for gaming communities so it’s no surprise its use has exploded over the years. Discord Integration?

Feature 52

Feature Content Build Dev 52

Sirlin

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

He was able to communicate with them, learn about them, and even develop some of his own technology based on theirs. Vortoss Emblem might not seem as splashy as Undo or Origin Story, but I’ve said a lot of times to playtesters “You know, you wouldn’t have lost if you had Vortoss Emblem there.”

Technology 52

Technology Playtesting Racing Communications 52

Brand Game Development

JULY 20, 2020

I’ve written about the five levels of communication game developers must master. Garret: The rest of the time you spend, is how much time it takes to develop the game, playtest, produce the artwork, playtest, write the rules, playtest, revise, and prototype. Need help on your board game?

Prototyping 130

Prototyping Games Dev Playtesting 130

PreMortem.Games

JUNE 14, 2024

This is of course because of the overhead of management and communication. With my new project I will do A LOT more playtesting early on and also maybe art testing. Large teams are less efficient than small ones. The feedback from players who played for more than 3 hours was really good. You can’t afford that nowadays.

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