1. Testing 1… 2… 3… a play test of an as yet Untitled game M i c h a e l Y a b l o n s k y ● K e l v i n T u ● A l e x Y a n g ● A le x L o r i m e r

2. what we were testing for? balance between character types special attack regulation special attacks: effects, power, etc. effectiveness of combat rules puzzle solving elements

3. introducing our lab rats… 3 test subjects. an engineer with little gaming background a programmer with some gaming background a designer with extensive gaming background

4. so, what did we do?

5. behold! a prototype

6. what’s a game without characters?

7. giving ‘em something to do…

8. what we were told… more enemies or more difficult enemies certain skills were underpowered/useless too many puzzles for an action game turn based sucks pick-ups: we need ‘em

9. our conclusions…