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	Game Studies 0501: A survey method for assessing perceptions of a game by Davis, Steury, and Pagulayan
		The playtest has several characteristics that are essential for obtaining quality, actionable feedback from consumers about their perceptions of a game’s key dimensions.
		In addition to the standardized questions, the design of the playtest also gives the user researcher flexibility because he or she can add questions to assess dimensions of the game that are unique to the game being tested.
		Playtests are not generally intended to serve as a test of the game’s “quality.” The tests focus on the first hour of gameplay, which we feel is critical.
	www.gamestudies.org /0501/davis_steury_pagulayan (6738 words)

	Playtesting (Jackson)
		Playtesting is the process of playing a new game design, over and over, in order to spot flaws and improve playability.
		There is no excuse for failure to playtest a design thoroughly before putting it on the market [although you’ll hear a lot of such excuses from publishers, particularly software publishers]; it indicates either gross ignorance, total egotism, or an absolute lack of interest in giving the gamer their money’s worth.
		The playtesters had a pretty good game worked out, but the designer never found out what it was… and the designer’s version was published and fell flat.
	www.alanemrich.com /PGD/Week_07/PGD_Playtesting_Jackson.htm (2246 words)

	Playtesting for Steve Jackson Games
		Luckily for us, a lot of people enjoy playtesting, because the playtesters are the first ones to see the game, and they have a real voice in the direction it takes.
		Playtesters who contribute comments that the editor feels are significantly useful ("I really think this is cool" does NOT qualify) will receive credit in the book, plus a free copy when it is printed.
		Playtesters who contribute comments that the author feels are significantly useful ("I really think this is cool" does NOT qualify) will receive credit in the book, plus a free copy when it is printed.
	www.sjgames.com /pyramid/playtest.html (1221 words)

	Playtesting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Playtests based off of the previous edition of SFB are a waste of your time, and ADB's, and ultimately, the player's.
		Playtesting for this game (work on elements of new expansions, tests of proposed changes, balance checks) is managed on the BBS under the FandE section.
		Playtest material is put up with the express purpose of soliciting reports and feedback on it to fix errors and make the products better.
	www.starfleetgames.com /sfb/playtest/playtest.htm (1198 words)

	Playtesting (Peek)
		Playtesting lets you know where you have gone wrong in a game; where the weaknesses lie and, above all, where it lacks clarity.
		Some inventors, especially game companies, go so far as to pay marketing firms several thousand dollars to conduct what they call ‘focus groups’ with people who answer ads in the newspapers, are screened for certain demographic qualities and are then paid to bring their children or play a game themselves.
		But there are more insidious ways of influencing playtesters that you should avoid, for example: defending any part of the game; getting excited if they get excited; handling or discussing your game with more care of pride than any other game that is being tested as a comparison.
	www.alanemrich.com /PGD/Week_08/PGD_Playtesting_Peek.htm (2282 words)

	Federer racquet playtest
		Having published both the specifications for Roger Federer's racquet and a photo comparison featuring his racquet and a retail version of the Wilson nSix-One Tour 90, I have been asked to do a playtest, presumably to see if hitting with his racquet reveals whether or not his frame is really "N-coded" with silicon dioxide nano-bits.
		Thus, even though the type of customization done on Federer's racquet can only be done by someone with a high level of competence and ability in racquet fabrication, Federer is essentially playing with a modified version of the same racquet that is available at retail to the rest of us.
		Thanks to Wilson Racquet Sports for supplying the strings and grips used in this playtest, Dave Bone of the USRSA for supplying the Federer version of the nSix-One Tour 90, Rick Golden for supplying the Pro Staff Midsize, and Kimo Tandaguen for supplying the Hyper Pro Staff Tour 90.
	www.hdtennis.com /grs/federer_playtest.html (2796 words)

	Playtest - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A playtest is the process by which a game designer tests a new game for bugs and improvements before bringing it to market.
		Playtests are very common with computer games, board games and table top role-playing games, where they have become an established part of the quality control process.
		An open playtest could be considered open to anyone who wishes to join, or it may refer to a game company's recruiting testers from outside.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Playtest (173 words)

	Playtesting for Steve Jackson Games (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The limited access playtests will be announced in the playtest discussion group.
		Playtest copies are usually unchecked and unedited when they're posted.
		All playtesting comments should be posted to the appropriate message board or mailing list.
	www.sjgames.com.cob-web.org:8888 /pyramid/playtest.html (1229 words)

	Third World Games, Inc.
		TWGI feels that outside playtesters are one of the most important processes to produce a great game.
		Also, a playtest period may last over a month, so an extended period of time is needed to be scheduled for the entire playtesting.
		Playtest and give design feedback for a new non-collectable card game that allows players to "raise and control the dead" over their opponents.
	www.thirdworldgames.com /html/company/playtest.jsp (350 words)

	UnrealWiki: Playtest
		Playtesting the map is opening the map in its current state from UnrealEd.
		It is useful to get an idea of scale, appearance, bot behaviour, etc. To playtest the map press the Play Level ("Joystick") button on the top Toolbar, press Ctrl-P or use Build → Play Level.
		The only reliable way to prevent this is to not playtest from the editor, but open the map directly with UT (save it in the editor then run the saved file).
	wiki.beyondunreal.com /wiki/Playtest (554 words)

	[TMP] Playtest Call for GURPS Supers
		Participation in the playtest does not guarantee credit in the published book, and is limited to people with valid Pyramid subscriptions.
		The playtest is expected to run until January 1.
		Some simple rules and posting guidelines, based on the usual playtest rules here - link and link - will be in effect during the playtest to help the authors and staff keep track of everyone's contributions, and will be provided as part of the playtest materials.
	theminiaturespage.com /news/71304 (206 words)

	The Playtest Challenge - 1KM1KT Free RPG Community
		I have playtested and revised Blood and Bronze twice in the time it has taken you to read and review your paltry 39 entries.
		Playtest your game at least once between now and when the judges set down their verdict.
		Playtest your game at least once after the judges set down their verdict and before Gencon.
	www.1km1kt.net /community/showthread.php?p=4251 (1334 words)

	Tournament formats and play variants
		Each playtest group is expected to have at least three people in it.
		Since the cards and rules are constantly updated during the playtesting process, the group leader is in charge of making sure all the members of his group have the most current update.
		Because its much more difficult to playtest online, those groups are likely to break up or be unable to meet as often as they need to.
	www.rainydaypaperback.com /files/ragestuff/playtestingbasics.html (1234 words)

	White Wolf Forums :: View topic - Playtesters Needed for First Round of MET Awakening Playtest
		Every single person in the playtest group will have to sign a non-disclosure agreement with White Wolf, and the playtest materials will only be able to be shared with those who have signed this agreement, with the understanding these materials are considered subject to non-disclosure.
		The first round of playtesting is about six weeks long, and I would like for you to have (at least) a couple of playtest sessions as well as all feedback returned to me within that time.
		Not only will all playtest materials be sent over email, but things may change during the playtesting round, and I may need to get in touch with the lead on short notice.
	forums.white-wolf.com /viewtopic.php?t=47903 (487 words)

	Doox's Invitation: Playtest Review - Life By The Fire / Chong Qing
		It was very exciting experience to watch my team's game played in a playtest room.
		The weekness of our game I noticed during playtest was that it felt a little bit too long for the player to prepare their turn.
		Though, the time gave players to think about right timing for up and down of their narration according to that of the selected music.
	interactive.usc.edu /members/doox/archives/2005/10/playtest_review.html (847 words)

	Kallisti Press : Agora: how shall we live? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The playtesting materials are freely downloadable, and you are under no obligation to run out and set up a game if you download the files.
		I'm quite happily including playtesters on a byline in the finished product, but if you want your name on the page I need two things from you by the June 30th deadline: (a) feedback and (b) your name as you'd like it to appear.
		The playtesting materials are in pdf format, and are a 352 KB download.
	kallistipress.com /agora/playtest.html (228 words)

	The DECIPHER.com Newsflash
		Playtest teams for WARS TCG were formed in May through special invitations, an online application process, and through Decipher's volunteer network.
		Because playtesters have advance knowledge and experience with this system, it is much easier for them to spot a problem card or card combination."
		This means playtesters will need to learn that the fl and white world of Star Wars CCG is now a little more complicated as alliances and agendas may shift.
	www.decipher.com /content/2004/06/060104newswarsplaytest.html (475 words)

	The Age of Gods: Playtest FAQ
		If we decide it will be useful, the playtest may be continued past that point.
		The disadvantage of this is that answering questions about how to play Olympia is low on the priority list for this playtest, so you may wait a long time before you receive an answer.
		Many players have also played Olympia I, II and the other playtests and are quite knowledgeable about the game.
	www.pbm.com /oly/tag/playtest.html (481 words)

	[Reviews] Playtest Reviews vs. Capsule Reviews - RPGnet Forums
		Playtest Reviews are based on experiences from having played a game while Capsule Reviews are based on having read a product.
		The advantage of Playtest reviews is mainly a better impression of how the system works: if there are any aspects of the game not covered by the rules, if the rules themselves slow down the session and the narrative, etc.
		If you are able to run a playtest for the purposes of a review the game should be run as is from the book, without alterations or additions.
	forum.rpg.net /showthread.php?t=290250 (1315 words)

	Playtest Coaching
		Playtest is to gameplay what debugging is to development: The guarantee that serious gameplay issues will be handled before it is too late.
		He has also set up the playtest structure at the Ubisoft studio of Bucharest (Romania), one of their largest studios.
		He is currently completing a playtest coaching mission for 10Tacle on David Douillet Judo.
	www.gamedesignstudio.com /Consulting_Playtest.htm (165 words)

	Playtest My Space Shooter Applet Game
		Playtest My Space Shooter Applet Game Available online at: http://vredungmand.dk/games/timbuktu/index.html It is a conventional space shooter with multiple weapons and plenty of aliens to take care of.
		>Playtest My Space Shooter Applet Game > >Available online at: > >http://vredungmand.dk/games/timbuktu/index.html > >It is a conventional space shooter with multiple weapons and plenty of >aliens to take care of.
		> Playtest My Space Shooter Applet Game > > Available online at: > > http://vredungmand.dk/games/timbuktu/index.html > > It is a conventional space shooter with multiple weapons and plenty of > aliens to take care of.
	www.codecomments.com /message157428.html (868 words)

	CG&D Call for Playtesters
		Apart from the satisfaction and fun of helping develop quality game material, Cumberland playtesters are credited explicitly for their contributions, and provided with free copies of any title they playtest.
		Once a playtest begins, the material will be alone with you and your gaming group, without "benefit" of QandA with the designer.
		Playtest materials for small projects (up to 40 pages or so) will be provided in electronic form.
	www222.pair.com /sjohn/playtest.htm (498 words)

	Apolyton Civilization Forums > Call To Power II > CtP2-Source Code Project > PROJECT: Playtest (the 4th Thread) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		This was on a recent copy of Playtest 1, with a installation of the playtest 10-23-05 on top of it and I forgot to set Enablelogs to yes the first time it happened.
		I hope it has no bugs but you've been a great playtester and by breaing it I mean where as when i play a few hundred turns and get no crashes, something you do has been able to uncover a bug or two and thereby bring it to our attention and make the platest better.
		The 10-23-06 playtest has at least the AI factions more able to exdpand by war and cease fire when they are weaken by war.Next step is AI,s teaming up to block human player from exoanding to fast.
	apolyton.net /forums/showthread.php?threadid=147969 (2873 words)

	Playtest Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Ninkasi gave them all a kiss (except the leprechaun, he got a pat on the head), and all was right with the world yet again.
		This was my first full playtest of the rules using the passions, aptitudes, and magic tokens in their current form.
		This is the area I want to do the most playtesting, I think.
	www.galileogames.com /phpBB2/index.php?topic=64.msg133 (1594 words)

	Siege Warfare Playtest #1 First Half (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		These pictures are from the first playtest of the Siege Warfare Rules...
		The playtesters enjoyed the game so much that we stopped the game after about 4 hours of playing, arguing about the rules and rewriting the rules on the fly...
		The defender has twice as many points to spend but 3/4 must be used on the castle itself.
	www.saga-publishing.com /swplaytest1firsthalf.htm (323 words)

	Iron Heroes Playtester Spotlight #4 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Although the group had only three members at the time of this playtest, together they have an impressive 50 years of experience around the game table.
		You've seen their names as playtesters on everything from the Book of Eldritch Might III and The Book of Hallowed Might to Chaositech and The Book of Iron Might -- and plenty more, all from us here at Malhavoc Press.
		"During our playtest, at times, victory was dependent on who could exploit the environment to their advantage," he says.
	www.montecook.com /cgi-bin/page.cgi?mpress_IL_playtest4 (1072 words)

	Fudge Forum :: View topic - [FAST] Version Zero PLaytest discussion
		I figured this would be an excellent place for the people who have volunteered to playtest to voice opinions and bounce ideas off of each other.
		The V0 playtest version just went out today (Thursday 3-30-06) so it may be a while before anyone has anything to say.
		It's the first copy of playtest rules...I know it is likely to be full of holes that need to be patched.
	www.fudgeforum.com /forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=65 (3502 words)

	Myriador
		One of the things you have to do when writing scenarios for sale is to test them to check that the players have at least a slim chance of succeeding - in some cases a very slim chance.
		Playing the same scenario a dozen times would probably bore most people to tears, not so for our head playtester Tim who takes a savage delight in putting poor unsuspecting gamers through hell, again, and again, and again....
		The links below will open Tim's playtest notes, these contain details of each of the scenarios that may spoil your enjoyment if you intend to play them.
	www.myriador.com /playtest.html (173 words)

	Cartoon Action Hour Playtest Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		For the past couple of months, I’ve been playtesting a new RPG called Cartoon Action Hour, written by Cynthia Miller and produced by Spectrum Studios.
		I’ve been having much fun using and abusing the system, and Cindi has been a delight to playtest for, as she’s been very open and receptive to new ideas and to suggested changes and criticism.
		Cartoon Action Hour itself is a generic but focused game system which is geared heavily toward the idea of Action Cartoons, especially the somewhat cheesy but fun 70's and 80's style cartoons.
	bull.dumpshock.com /cah/playtest.html (707 words)

	Vibora Bay Playtest - HERO GAMES Discussion Boards
		Since the current production schedule is so tight, we had to skip the regular playtesting process in order to get the book printed on time.
		There was only about a week between when I got the VB manuscript from Andy, and when we sent it off to the printer.
		The next book we'll release for playtest is probably Hudson City -- there should be plenty of time for it.
	www.herogames.com /forums/showthread.php?t=22395 (137 words)

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