#playtesting — Public Fediverse posts

I'll bring my game to a physical playtesting event in germany/bavaria/fuerth today.

The event is called "Pizza playtest Mittelfranken" https://luma.com/8jkqbl5a (no proper website sadly)

I have been there twice so far and is has always been nice and productive.

So if you are in the area, drop by and i'd be happy to have a chat :-) There is free pizza in case that motivates you ^^

#gamedev #playtesting #gaming #games #indiedev #indiegame #nurnberg #nuremberg #erlangen #furt #fuerth

I'll bring my game to a physical playtesting event in germany/bavaria/fuerth today.

The event is called "Pizza playtest Mittelfranken" https://luma.com/8jkqbl5a (no proper website sadly)

I have been there twice so far and is has always been nice and productive.

So if you are in the area, drop by and i'd be happy to have a chat :-) There is free pizza in case that motivates you ^^

#gamedev #playtesting #gaming #games #indiedev #indiegame #nurnberg #nuremberg #erlangen #furt #fuerth

My nephew has been working on analog games for the past 10 years, having studied game design at Laurier University.

He's $184 away from his Kickstarter target for his original game "Sealed Monstas".

If you like deck construction board games, check out his kickstarter page at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robertdurant/sealed-monstas

Please boost and support a young #Canadian game designer!

#BoardGame
#Kickstarter
#Crowdfunding
#TabletopGames
#DeckBuilder
#CardGame
#BoardGameGeek
#StrategyGame
#IndieBoardGames
#GameDesigner
#BoardGameDesign
#Playtesting
#SupportIndie
#NewBoardGame
#TabletopGaming

My nephew has been working on analog games for the past 10 years, having studied game design at Laurier University.

He's $184 away from his Kickstarter target for his original game "Sealed Monstas".

If you like deck construction board games, check out his kickstarter page at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robertdurant/sealed-monstas

Please boost and support a young #Canadian game designer!

#BoardGame
#Kickstarter
#Crowdfunding
#TabletopGames
#DeckBuilder
#CardGame
#BoardGameGeek
#StrategyGame
#IndieBoardGames
#GameDesigner
#BoardGameDesign
#Playtesting
#SupportIndie
#NewBoardGame
#TabletopGaming

Work on the INTRO design is underway! 😊

Please note that I’m still looking for testers for the current version; full details of the project can be found at
https://forums.rpgmakerweb.com/threads/nightmare-in-san-vicente-demo.183547/

#indiedev #playtesting #horrorgames #rpgmaker

A totally noobish question for my fellow gamedevs. How do you communicate with testers? I didn't have many for our first game - I went through the RPG Maker forum with two, and a shared google doc with one, both worked OK. I don't have discord, so what would be the preferred way? Or should I let them choose (e-mail, DMs, shared - not google any more - document, something else)? Should they see other people's feedback? I hit decision-making paralysis here 😞

#gamedev #indiedev #playtesting

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝘇𝗶𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲.

It was a very useful and honest test. Most players seemed to like the theme, but one thing became clear: the current version gives players too little agency.

Too often the game says “you cannot” instead of asking “what risk are you willing to take?”

I think I already felt that, but the test helped me name it.
The ritual is not dead. It needs rebuilding. 🔥
#BoardGameDesign #Playtesting #TabletopGames #SlavicTraditions

For everyone curious about Slavic beliefs and old rituals: the first public playtests of my new cooperative card game 𝗗𝘇𝗶𝗮𝗱𝘆 will take place this Thursday around 17:00 at 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶 𝗶 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘆 in Gdańsk.

Come, play, summon forgotten souls, and help me shape the game. 🔥

#BoardGames #Playtesting #IndieBoardGames #SlavicFolklore #Dziady #Gdansk

For everyone curious about Slavic beliefs and old rituals: the first public playtests of my new cooperative card game 𝗗𝘇𝗶𝗮𝗱𝘆 will take place this Thursday around 17:00 at 𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶 𝗶 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘆 in Gdańsk.

Come, play, summon forgotten souls, and help me shape the game. 🔥

#BoardGames #Playtesting #IndieBoardGames #SlavicFolklore #Dziady #Gdansk

Letting AI play my game – building an agentic test harness to help play-testing

https://blog.jeffschomay.com/letting-ai-play-my-game

#HackerNews #AI #Game #Testing #Agentic #Test #Harness #Playtesting #GameDev

Letting AI play my game – building an agentic test harness to help play-testing

https://blog.jeffschomay.com/letting-ai-play-my-game

#HackerNews #AI #Game #Testing #Agentic #Test #Harness #Playtesting #GameDev

Playtesting can show where friction appears. Deeper analysis helps explain why it is happening, how it affects the wider experience, and what deserves attention next. Our latest Fix Access article breaks down the difference. #FixAccess #GameDev #IndieDev #Playtesting #GameAnalysis

https://www.fixgamingchannel.com/fix-access-explained-playtesting-and-deeper-analysis/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

I’m SO behind! I was supposed to have the test card design WITH the symbols done for #playtesting Why are people TREATING me like an ordinary fan when I’m a professional creative? Is it because of AI Here’s my first Lenormand Oracle Social Reader #travel deck www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/tforacle

I’m SO behind! I was supposed to have the test card design WITH the symbols done for #playtesting Why are people TREATING me like an ordinary fan when I’m a professional creative? Is it because of AI Here’s my first Lenormand Oracle Social Reader #travel deck www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/tforacle

i'll be at a playtesting event again today:

https://events.games-bavaria.com/event/%F0%9F%8D%95-pizza-playtest-mittelfranken-april/

Thanks at irox games lot to irox games for the effort of organizing it and neo bird for hosting it! (and the pizza obviously)

I get that this is a bit too much of a short notice to drop by, but feel invited.

If you know more playtesting events i should join, ping me!

Also please contact me if you want to playtest my game.

#gaming #game #playtesting #testing #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #pizza

i'll be at a playtesting event again today:

https://events.games-bavaria.com/event/%F0%9F%8D%95-pizza-playtest-mittelfranken-april/

Thanks at irox games lot to irox games for the effort of organizing it and neo bird for hosting it! (and the pizza obviously)

I get that this is a bit too much of a short notice to drop by, but feel invited.

If you know more playtesting events i should join, ping me!

Also please contact me if you want to playtest my game.

#gaming #game #playtesting #testing #indiegame #gamedev #indiedev #pizza

i'll be at a playtesting event again today:

https://events.games-bavaria.com/event/%F0%9F%8D%95-pizza-playtest-mittelfranken-april/

I get that this is a bit too much of a short notice to drop by, though.

If you know any online or offline playtesting events ping me.

And if you want to playtest, contact me

#playtesting #game #gaming #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #Fuerth #Furth #Fürth

i'll be at a playtesting event again today:

https://events.games-bavaria.com/event/%F0%9F%8D%95-pizza-playtest-mittelfranken-april/

I get that this is a bit too much of a short notice to drop by, though.

If you know any online or offline playtesting events ping me.

And if you want to playtest, contact me

#playtesting #game #gaming #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev #Fuerth #Furth #Fürth

Seriously, if you've never been to Unpub Festival in Baltimore, it is where game designers go! This is Saturday night and you can see all the different play testing tables going on. Thanks Unpub! #boardgame #playtesting #gamedesign #gamedev

I'll be hosting a #Narball playtest in 2 hours (8PM eastern US) on Discord to test out the new Steam P2P networking. Anyone is welcome. It's usually a good time. https://discord.gg/2nqMDRZ4xn #indiegame #Steam #playtesting

I'll be hosting a #Narball playtest in 2 hours (8PM eastern US) on Discord to test out the new Steam P2P networking. Anyone is welcome. It's usually a good time. https://discord.gg/2nqMDRZ4xn #indiegame #Steam #playtesting

RE: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@Kyzrati/116100267168262015

I'm pretty excited about this moment. I have been working towards this for an unreasonably long time, tbh.

Hopfully some people will come and test. I have a jitsi server available for screensharing and chatting about any problems or feedback about the game.

I would apprechiate it very much if you would check out the game!

Also thanks @Kyzrati for making the effort to support the small devs in the roguelikedev community for years!

#gaming #testing #playtesting #gamedev

RE: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@Kyzrati/116100267168262015

I'm pretty excited about this moment. I have been working towards this for an unreasonably long time, tbh.

Hopfully some people will come and test. I have a jitsi server available for screensharing and chatting about any problems or feedback about the game.

I would apprechiate it very much if you would check out the game!

Also thanks @Kyzrati for making the effort to support the small devs in the roguelikedev community for years!

#gaming #testing #playtesting #gamedev

Cloud gaming is changing how you play games. Cloud playtesting is starting to change how early builds are shared, tested, and shown to people outside the studio. #CloudGaming #Playtesting #GameDev

https://clouddosage.com/cloud-playtesting-is-the-next-step-for-cloud-gaming/

Cloud gaming is changing how you play games. Cloud playtesting is starting to change how early builds are shared, tested, and shown to people outside the studio. #CloudGaming #Playtesting #GameDev

https://clouddosage.com/cloud-playtesting-is-the-next-step-for-cloud-gaming/

This tool is what I was looking for as an analog game designer, thank you Geoff. @wericmartin I'm confident you'll cover that on BGB.

https://youtu.be/f3gy7jlzHdk?si=jqExRwbwR16C0hy1

#boardgames #GameDesign #tabletop #playtesting

If you peer closely through the transparent lid of the box, you'll get a glimpse of the prototype I've just cut out so I can test it this weekend with Melbourne Incubator.

#BoardGames #PlayTesting #GameDev

If you peer closely through the transparent lid of the box, you'll get a glimpse of the prototype I've just cut out so I can test it this weekend with Melbourne Incubator.

#BoardGames #PlayTesting #GameDev

Looking for testers for Lenswalker 📸✨

A RPG where you walk to gather mana, photograph real-world subjects, and an AI Oracle reveals their rarity & element. Build your Grimoire collection.
Pre-alpha PWA, works on any phone with a browser.

DM me for an invite code if you'd like to try it!

#indiegame #gamedev #ARG #mobilegaming #playtesting

A big thank you to everyone participating in the ongoing #TTVG playtest. 🎲🍓
The feedback so far has been insightful, generous, and genuinely helpful it’s already leading to exciting new developments, including a new Specialization and more Tamable Creatures.
You've all been great, be on the look out for more seeds from the Fruitbowl 😉
TTVG — Game Over Is Just the Beginning.
#TTRPG #TabletopGaming #IndieTTRPG #GameDesign #Playtesting #RPGCommunity #IndieGames

Need testers!

Lenswalker is a real-world RPG:
- Walk outside to charge mana
- Photograph anything interesting
- AI Oracle reveals its rarity & element
- Collect discoveries in your Grimoire

Pre-alpha, works on any phone (PWA). Looking for people who enjoy walking and want to help shape the game.

DM me for an invite code!

#gamedev #indiedev #playtesting #mobilegames

Need testers!

Lenswalker is a real-world RPG:
- Walk outside to charge mana
- Photograph anything interesting
- AI Oracle reveals its rarity & element
- Collect discoveries in your Grimoire

Pre-alpha, works on any phone (PWA). Looking for people who enjoy walking and want to help shape the game.

DM me for an invite code!

#gamedev #indiedev #playtesting #mobilegames

Ready for a quick, funny strategy game? 🎮 The new & improved Balloon Boing! is ready for your #playtest. Check out new rules and new browser version! Let us know your experience. https://abcxyz.de/bb/ Rules: http://balloonboing.abcxyz.de/ #playtesting #boardgames #gamedesign #gamedev #indiegame

Solicit feedback on your game! It’s a fantastic way to get people talking and make them feel involved in your process. You might even uncover a design blind spot. Just remember to take it all with a grain of salt: it's still your vision. (6/10) #RPGdesign #Playtesting #GameDesign

Solicit feedback on your game! It’s a fantastic way to get people talking and make them feel involved in your process. You might even uncover a design blind spot. Just remember to take it all with a grain of salt: it's still your vision. (6/10) #RPGdesign #Playtesting #GameDesign

Playtest, playtest, PLAYTEST. Run your game as often as you can. Enlist your friends and your gaming group. Actively seek out feedback, take good notes and iterate on your design. This is where a game is truly forged. (5/9) #Playtesting #TTRPGdesign #GameDev #RPG

A hard truth: Don't count on widespread online playtest feedback. Most people don't have time to play a half-finished game. Cherish any feedback you do get from strangers online, but rely on your immediate circle first. (8/9) #Playtesting #TTRPG #GameDev #IndieGameDev

New game! Going to be testing Lazy Samurai at the next Melbourne Incubator event. A simple game about trying not to come first. Or last.

#BaordGames #PlayTesting #GameDev #gaming

New game! Going to be testing Lazy Samurai at the next Melbourne Incubator event. A simple game about trying not to come first. Or last.

#BaordGames #PlayTesting #GameDev #gaming

you could be thinking about your racist mother in law's email or you could be having a soothing time drawing a cat tree! which i did!

this feels so good for my brain! :BIPOC_Autistic:

we'll be releasing it in about a week!

-- :gay_cactus:

p.s. follow us on #itchio to be notified of the release! https://aldercone.itch.io/

#playtesting #ttrpg #1pRPGjam #PoorlyDrawn #ActuallyAutistic #GameDevsOfColor #CreativeNatives

I cleared the first full dungeon with a playtesting party with no healer. The boss was rough and not a sure win, but I made it. I did a few trials on the boss and won most of the time, but barely. Now to see if I can handle the real game with this party 🤔

#IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev #Playtesting #MinervaLabyrinth

I cleared the first full dungeon with a playtesting party with no healer. The boss was rough and not a sure win, but I made it. I did a few trials on the boss and won most of the time, but barely. Now to see if I can handle the real game with this party 🤔

#IndieDev #GameDev #SoloDev #Playtesting #MinervaLabyrinth

Rabanaz has been sent off to the second round of playtesting. I'm doing this in ultra-small batches now, as it's so early there is lots of feedback.

#rabanaz #playtesting #gamedev

@chris reveals the secret to successful playtesting in his new book from Routledge. Whether RPG, board game or miniatures. Get the complete guide to make your games epic, not epic fails! https://l.d20.ninja/yc67s2a3 #TabletopGames #Playtesting #GameDesign #ChrisBacke #BoardGames #RPGs

@chris reveals the secret to successful playtesting in his new book from Routledge. Whether RPG, board game or miniatures. Get the complete guide to make your games epic, not epic fails! https://l.d20.ninja/yc67s2a3 #TabletopGames #Playtesting #GameDesign #ChrisBacke #BoardGames #RPGs

Missed any of our Developer Weekend streams?
The #rebroadcast has begun and will run until Monday!

http://www.twitch.tv/JMckennaStories

#GameDevelopment #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #IndieGameDev #Twitch #Steam #PlayTesting

Missed any of our Developer Weekend streams?
The #rebroadcast has begun and will run until Monday!

http://www.twitch.tv/JMckennaStories

#GameDevelopment #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGames #IndieGameDev #Twitch #Steam #PlayTesting

We kick off Developer Weekend Day 2 by showcasing the #musical #rhythm #3DPlatformer game @BillieBustUp!

http://www.twitch.tv/JMckennaStories

#Steam #Patreon #Twitch #TwitchStreaming #TwitchStreamer #GameDevelopment #GameDeveloping #IndieGame #IndieGames #IndieGameDev #showcase #playtesting

I’m thinking about writing a short article about the very fundamental of #GamesUserResearch / #Playtesting in a pragmatic approach. It’s not dark sorcery, just a few thing to think about in order to do it well, because it’s easy to screw it up. Based on discussions I could had with some #gamedevs, I often see them falling in the same common traps.

Would you be interested? Thanks for boosting 🪂