Videogame testers/feedback wanted
Edit: Deadline for feedback has been moved to Jan.11th.
Videogame testers/feedback wanted
Working at a videogame company, I'm sometimes asked if we need testers. Usually the answer is no. This time it's yes. We'd like to get the results before Jan.4th if possible. (Unpaid position, sorry. ^_^;)
We're looking for feedback on Dragon's Hoard. Some things are a bit rough, but it's been going through a lot of redesign. Even if you don't want to or are unable to run the game, there's a concept test questionnaire for interested gamers of all ages and genders. (But if you are going to play, it should be filled out first!)
The test build (Windows) is here. (Let me know when/if the bandwidth there is exhausted) It requires the August 2009 DirectX End-User Runtimes. It's designed to be played with an Xbox 360 controller. (Wired or wireless&dongle. Wireless&charge cord doesn't work) The questionnaires are also in the ZIP as DOC files if you prefer that to copying the text from the LJ-cuts.
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Concept Test
Dragon's Hoard
Concept Test Questionnaire, December 2009
Please fill this test BEFORE playing Dragon's Hoard
Gender:
Female
Male
Age: _________
Number of children under the age of 15: __________
Age of children: ___________
Which one(s) of the following gaming systems do you own? (check all that apply)
Xbox 360
Sony PS3
Sony PS2
Sony PSP
Wii
Nintendo DS
None of the above
Video Game Ownership
Which of the following video games do you own (on any gaming system)?
PixelJunk Monsters
Savage Moon
Halo Wars
Supreme Commander 2 (or original)
Tom Clancy's EndWar
The Lord of the Rings: Battle of the Middle Earth I or II
Command & Conquer (any)
South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play!
Warhammer: Battle March
Populous: The Beginning
Dragon's Age: Origins
Revenge of the Wounded Dragons
Divinity II: Ego Draconis
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast
Blue Dragon
None of the above
Of the games you own (from the list above) which one is your favourite?
_____________________________________
Do you own any other strategic board games such as
Settlers of Catan
Battlelore
Decent
Age of Empires
Carcassonne
Puerto Rico
None of the above
Some other
Have you ever played online games such as
DragonFable
Dragons Metal Ages
Dragons Krystal Warrior
Dragon Mountain
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon's Lair (iPhone App)
None of the above
Multiplayer
How important is playing video games together with your friends/family?
Very important, I prefer to play games with someone else.
Somewhat important, I like to play games with someone else sometimes.
Not important, I usually play games by myself.
I don't know.
Would you like there to be more games that you could play with someone in your family?
Yes
No
I don't know
When you play video games with your friends or family, would you prefer to team up with your friends or play against them?
I generally would like to play cooperatively, where we are trying to complete the same task by working together
I generally would like to play competitively, where we play against each other for the best score
I don't know
Has anyone in your household ever downloaded an Xbox360 Arcade or PSN game?
Yes
No
I don't know
Based on just Dragon's Hoard name, how much do you think you will like this game?
I'll really like it
I'll like it
I may or may not
I won't like it
I really wont like it
Please read the following story set up and game features:
Dragon's Hoard - you are the dragon!
On the edge of the known world is a remote, mountainous region inhabited by industrious and rival warring clans. It is also home to the powerful and ancient dragons, each of whom has long slumbered atop a mighty treasure hoard. Now, after centuries of dormancy the great dragons have awakened only to find their treasure missing. Driven by an insatiable hunger for gold, the dragons have arisen once more from the ashes to reclaim what was once theirs... and rain their fiery vengeance upon those who oppose them... and offer allegiance to those that support them.
Features
You control how the game will unfold.
Open farms so villagers can grow food, blow open mines for gold.
Attack and destroy a village's enemies, or perhaps encourage one to attack another.
You can entice villagers to offer you gold for your dragonly services. And of course, you can allow villagers to prosper only to raze them and steal their gold.
Play single player or two player co-op
Villages that start in different states of advancement.
Looters, bosses, dragon upgrades, naval forces, other dragons are introduced.
Levels with multiple villages.
Unique and interesting environments.
How likely would you be to buy the described game or ask for it as a gift?
Definitely
Probably
Maybe
Probably not
Definitely not
What are your favourite things to do in a game? (pick 3)
Explore new areas and environments
Complete levels
Collect achievements/upgrades
Shoot & destroy environment
Boss battles
Set up strategy
Control a sim
Collect things
Play head to head multiplayer
Play co-op multiplayer
Here is room for any additional comments you may have regarding Dragon's Hoard:
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Then there is the playtest questionnaire:
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Playtest
Dragon's Hoard
Playtest Questionnaire, December, 2009
For how long did you play Dragon's Hoard? __________
Which parts of the game did you play?
Tutorial
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Don't remember
Did you try a two player game?
Yes
No
Gender:
Female
Male
Age: ___________
Would you buy this game or ask for it as a present?
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Maybe
Probably not
Definitely not
Would you recommend this game to a friend?
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Maybe
Probably not
Definitely not
How much do you think this game should cost?
9.99
19.99
29.99
49.99
None of the above
Would you rather download this game form Xbox Arcade or PSN or buy it from the store?
Download
Buy from the store
Neither
How did you like the game overall?
Really liked it
Liked it
Just ok
Didn't like it
The look of the game overall?
Really liked it
Liked it
Just ok
Didn't like it
The look of Dragons?
Really liked it
Liked it
Just ok
Didn't like it
The look of Villages & Villagers?
Really liked it
Liked it
Just ok
Didn't like it
The look of environment and effects?
Really liked it
Liked it
Just ok
Didn't like it
Comments on the look of the game graphics:
Controls & responsiveness
How easy did you find the use of controls?
Understood everything
Understood most of it
Didn't understand controls
Game responded to controls:
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
How did you find the quality of controls?
Really liked it
Liked it
Just ok
Didn't like it
Comments on Controls:
Ranking/evaluation of specific game play features:
Out of these game features, what did you like best (pick 3)?
Controlling how the game will unfold
Opening green crystal farms for villagers to multiply
Opening gold mines for villagers
Attacking and destroying villages
Attacking and destroying village's enemies
Encouraging villages to attack one another
Burning things
Picking up gold offered
Stealing gold from villages
Allowing villagers to prosper only to raze them and steal their gold
The fact that the villages start in different states of advancement
Hoard looters
Bosses
Dragon upgrades
Naval forces
Exploring new levels and environments
What would you like to see more of in this game?
More story/cut scenes
More things to burn
More things to do to help out villages
More things to do to agitate villagers
More/different hoard looters
More/different bosses
More/different levels
More/different environments
More/different dragon upgrades
Other, what _______________________________________________
Would you prefer to play this game?
Single player
Two player co-op
Head to head multiplayer
How did you like the music and sound effects?
They were great
They were ok
Didn't like them
Tutorial
How did you feel about the length of the tutorial?
Good length
Too long
Too short
How helpful were the tutorial messages?
They were great
Pretty helpful
They were OK
They were of little help
Not at all helpful
Did you understand how to play the game after the tutorial?
Very well
Somewhat
Didn't understand
Comments on Tutorial:
Who do you think would like the game?
Someone like me
Someone older than me
Someone younger than me
Who do you think would like the game?
Someone like me
Someone who plays more games than me
Someone who plays less games than me
What were the best things about this game?
What were the worst things about this game?
How long do you play video games in an average week?
0-1
1-2 hours
3-5 hours
6-more hours
What is the most recent video game you have played (or are playing): _______________
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Please send your answers to tim@fiction.org. Thanks!
(Although I have permission to distribute this build, ideally I'd like to keep it to friends (and maybe friends-of-friends) both on and off LJ, hence the public post)
(krk, if your friend doesn't mind that we turned him down, can you point him here? Thanks)
Videogame testers/feedback wanted
Working at a videogame company, I'm sometimes asked if we need testers. Usually the answer is no. This time it's yes. We'd like to get the results before Jan.4th if possible. (Unpaid position, sorry. ^_^;)
We're looking for feedback on Dragon's Hoard. Some things are a bit rough, but it's been going through a lot of redesign. Even if you don't want to or are unable to run the game, there's a concept test questionnaire for interested gamers of all ages and genders. (But if you are going to play, it should be filled out first!)
The test build (Windows) is here. (Let me know when/if the bandwidth there is exhausted) It requires the August 2009 DirectX End-User Runtimes. It's designed to be played with an Xbox 360 controller. (Wired or wireless&dongle. Wireless&charge cord doesn't work) The questionnaires are also in the ZIP as DOC files if you prefer that to copying the text from the LJ-cuts.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Concept Test
Dragon's Hoard
Concept Test Questionnaire, December 2009
Please fill this test BEFORE playing Dragon's Hoard
Gender:
Female
Male
Age: _________
Number of children under the age of 15: __________
Age of children: ___________
Which one(s) of the following gaming systems do you own? (check all that apply)
Xbox 360
Sony PS3
Sony PS2
Sony PSP
Wii
Nintendo DS
None of the above
Video Game Ownership
Which of the following video games do you own (on any gaming system)?
PixelJunk Monsters
Savage Moon
Halo Wars
Supreme Commander 2 (or original)
Tom Clancy's EndWar
The Lord of the Rings: Battle of the Middle Earth I or II
Command & Conquer (any)
South Park Let's Go Tower Defense Play!
Warhammer: Battle March
Populous: The Beginning
Dragon's Age: Origins
Revenge of the Wounded Dragons
Divinity II: Ego Draconis
Dragon Ball: Raging Blast
Blue Dragon
None of the above
Of the games you own (from the list above) which one is your favourite?
_____________________________________
Do you own any other strategic board games such as
Settlers of Catan
Battlelore
Decent
Age of Empires
Carcassonne
Puerto Rico
None of the above
Some other
Have you ever played online games such as
DragonFable
Dragons Metal Ages
Dragons Krystal Warrior
Dragon Mountain
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon's Lair (iPhone App)
None of the above
Multiplayer
How important is playing video games together with your friends/family?
Very important, I prefer to play games with someone else.
Somewhat important, I like to play games with someone else sometimes.
Not important, I usually play games by myself.
I don't know.
Would you like there to be more games that you could play with someone in your family?
Yes
No
I don't know
When you play video games with your friends or family, would you prefer to team up with your friends or play against them?
I generally would like to play cooperatively, where we are trying to complete the same task by working together
I generally would like to play competitively, where we play against each other for the best score
I don't know
Has anyone in your household ever downloaded an Xbox360 Arcade or PSN game?
Yes
No
I don't know
Based on just Dragon's Hoard name, how much do you think you will like this game?
I'll really like it
I'll like it
I may or may not
I won't like it
I really wont like it
Please read the following story set up and game features:
Dragon's Hoard - you are the dragon!
On the edge of the known world is a remote, mountainous region inhabited by industrious and rival warring clans. It is also home to the powerful and ancient dragons, each of whom has long slumbered atop a mighty treasure hoard. Now, after centuries of dormancy the great dragons have awakened only to find their treasure missing. Driven by an insatiable hunger for gold, the dragons have arisen once more from the ashes to reclaim what was once theirs... and rain their fiery vengeance upon those who oppose them... and offer allegiance to those that support them.
Features
You control how the game will unfold.
Open farms so villagers can grow food, blow open mines for gold.
Attack and destroy a village's enemies, or perhaps encourage one to attack another.
You can entice villagers to offer you gold for your dragonly services. And of course, you can allow villagers to prosper only to raze them and steal their gold.
Play single player or two player co-op
Villages that start in different states of advancement.
Looters, bosses, dragon upgrades, naval forces, other dragons are introduced.
Levels with multiple villages.
Unique and interesting environments.
How likely would you be to buy the described game or ask for it as a gift?
Definitely
Probably
Maybe
Probably not
Definitely not
What are your favourite things to do in a game? (pick 3)
Explore new areas and environments
Complete levels
Collect achievements/upgrades
Shoot & destroy environment
Boss battles
Set up strategy
Control a sim
Collect things
Play head to head multiplayer
Play co-op multiplayer
Here is room for any additional comments you may have regarding Dragon's Hoard:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Then there is the playtest questionnaire:
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Playtest
Dragon's Hoard
Playtest Questionnaire, December, 2009
For how long did you play Dragon's Hoard? __________
Which parts of the game did you play?
Tutorial
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Don't remember
Did you try a two player game?
Yes
No
Gender:
Female
Male
Age: ___________
Would you buy this game or ask for it as a present?
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Maybe
Probably not
Definitely not
Would you recommend this game to a friend?
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Maybe
Probably not
Definitely not
How much do you think this game should cost?
9.99
19.99
29.99
49.99
None of the above
Would you rather download this game form Xbox Arcade or PSN or buy it from the store?
Download
Buy from the store
Neither
How did you like the game overall?
Really liked it
Liked it
Just ok
Didn't like it
The look of the game overall?
Really liked it
Liked it
Just ok
Didn't like it
The look of Dragons?
Really liked it
Liked it
Just ok
Didn't like it
The look of Villages & Villagers?
Really liked it
Liked it
Just ok
Didn't like it
The look of environment and effects?
Really liked it
Liked it
Just ok
Didn't like it
Comments on the look of the game graphics:
Controls & responsiveness
How easy did you find the use of controls?
Understood everything
Understood most of it
Didn't understand controls
Game responded to controls:
Always
Most of the time
Sometimes
How did you find the quality of controls?
Really liked it
Liked it
Just ok
Didn't like it
Comments on Controls:
Ranking/evaluation of specific game play features:
Out of these game features, what did you like best (pick 3)?
Controlling how the game will unfold
Opening green crystal farms for villagers to multiply
Opening gold mines for villagers
Attacking and destroying villages
Attacking and destroying village's enemies
Encouraging villages to attack one another
Burning things
Picking up gold offered
Stealing gold from villages
Allowing villagers to prosper only to raze them and steal their gold
The fact that the villages start in different states of advancement
Hoard looters
Bosses
Dragon upgrades
Naval forces
Exploring new levels and environments
What would you like to see more of in this game?
More story/cut scenes
More things to burn
More things to do to help out villages
More things to do to agitate villagers
More/different hoard looters
More/different bosses
More/different levels
More/different environments
More/different dragon upgrades
Other, what _______________________________________________
Would you prefer to play this game?
Single player
Two player co-op
Head to head multiplayer
How did you like the music and sound effects?
They were great
They were ok
Didn't like them
Tutorial
How did you feel about the length of the tutorial?
Good length
Too long
Too short
How helpful were the tutorial messages?
They were great
Pretty helpful
They were OK
They were of little help
Not at all helpful
Did you understand how to play the game after the tutorial?
Very well
Somewhat
Didn't understand
Comments on Tutorial:
Who do you think would like the game?
Someone like me
Someone older than me
Someone younger than me
Who do you think would like the game?
Someone like me
Someone who plays more games than me
Someone who plays less games than me
What were the best things about this game?
What were the worst things about this game?
How long do you play video games in an average week?
0-1
1-2 hours
3-5 hours
6-more hours
What is the most recent video game you have played (or are playing): _______________
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Please send your answers to tim@fiction.org. Thanks!
(Although I have permission to distribute this build, ideally I'd like to keep it to friends (and maybe friends-of-friends) both on and off LJ, hence the public post)
(krk, if your friend doesn't mind that we turned him down, can you point him here? Thanks)