The Barash Files 005 — Playtesting and Cube Feedback

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In the final installment of ”The Barash Files” (at least for now!), Zach — game designer at Wizards of the Coast — talks with Andy and Anthony about playtesting. The three talk about how they approach getting feedback on their specific different environments and how they use that information.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
3:44 - What is ‘playtesting’? How do you ‘playtest’ a cube?
9:55 - What kinds of feedback can players be trusted to give?
16:22 - How does Andy ask for feedback on the Neoclassical Cube and 100 Ornithopters?
28:24 - How does Anthony ask for feedback on Regular Cube, the Mono Black Cube, and the Turbo Cube?
40:14 - How does Zach ask for feedback on The Cascade Cube, and what is the story with Crashing Footfalls?
52:17 - The ballad of Aura Shards in 100 Ornithopters
1:06:54 - A note on ego when you receive feedback

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