The document discusses different types of testing that should be done when developing a game, including focus testing, usability testing, play balancing, bug testing, and compatibility testing. It provides details on when each type of testing should be done, the goals of each, and methods for conducting the testing. Play balancing is described as adjusting the difficulty levels of a game after collecting play data from testers and analyzing it to determine which levels are too hard or easy.

1. Making a Game “Just Right” Through Testing and Play Balancing James C. Smith Co-founder / Producer Reflexive Entertainment July 23-25 2008 CGA Seattle 2008

13. Schedule Naive Schedule

14. Schedule Better Schedule

15. World Map (agenda)

23. World Map (agenda)

28. Sample Playlog

40. Playbalancing - Data

41. “ Speed” Levels “ Speed” Levels Build in Time Play Log Analysis

42. Too Easy Build in Time Play Log Analysis

43. Too Difficult Too Difficult New Version Old Version Build in Time Play Log Analysis

44. World Map (agenda)