Comments on: 2008 Game Design Resolutions http://flywheel.gizmet.com/2007/12/19/2008-game-design-resolutions/ game design, out in the open Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:02:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Jack http://flywheel.gizmet.com/2007/12/19/2008-game-design-resolutions/comment-page-1/#comment-2706 Jack Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:17:43 +0000 http://flywheel.gizmet.com/2007/12/19/2008-game-design-resolutions/#comment-2706 I agree with collecting more data and doing more blind playtesting - both are really important. As for playtester's input, it's really hard to take criticism when it's your baby being discussed, trying to step back and listen dispassionately is hard, but in the end worthwhile. I've not tried to enter any competitions, don't know why but it just doesn't appeal for some reason. Cheers, Jack I agree with collecting more data and doing more blind playtesting – both are really important. As for playtester’s input, it’s really hard to take criticism when it’s your baby being discussed, trying to step back and listen dispassionately is hard, but in the end worthwhile. I’ve not tried to enter any competitions, don’t know why but it just doesn’t appeal for some reason.

Cheers,

Jack

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