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Click here. You need it for five reasons: It confirms that the core engine and mechanics of your game make intuitive sense. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had dozens of people blind play-test Highways & Byways , but there are diminishing returns once you hit a certain point. That’s a good thing!
Click here. I’m just adding another mechanic and a tweaking a few rules. Major issues are ones that involve sweeping changes to the game such as new mechanics or sweeping rule changes. I’ve found that many people include their emails, Discord tags, social media handles, or Steam names.
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