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And user testing is so different than developer testing. Users have to learn from scratch and undergo the friction of learning a mechanic without context in bas
by medymed 5y ago
And user testing is so different than developer testing. Users have to learn from scratch and undergo the friction of learning a mechanic without context in basic and then more advanced forms. Whereas the game developer can often play their own game half-blindfolded and can correlate any particular game change with a section of code in one’s head.
- aww_dang 5y agoAdditionally, when you're talking about something novel, users usually play games through tropes. Violating their expectations is almost a crime. It has to be done carefully.