{"id":227,"date":"2023-04-07T21:03:09","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T21:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/?page_id=227"},"modified":"2023-04-21T05:03:45","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T05:03:45","slug":"week-9","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/week-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Development was suspended during Week 9 due to GDC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Playtest Preparation and Execution<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This week, our primary focus was on preparing for and conducting a successful playtest day, which took place on Saturday. To ensure a smooth playtesting experience, we decided to limit the playtest to the first level of the game and prepared a corresponding questionnaire for the participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-577x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-577x1024.png 577w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-768x1363.png 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-865x1536.png 865w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image.png 1059w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Playtest Data Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We gathered data from 40 valid playtest participants, excluding those under the age of 16. Here are some key findings from the playtest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1-1024x506.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1-1024x506.png 1024w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1-768x379.png 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-1.png 1219w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The majority of players did not experience discomfort due to the 3D effects, indicating that our graphics settings and camera speed were appropriate for player comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-2.png 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Most participants were able to understand and utilize the game&#8217;s controls effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"989\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-3-1024x989.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-3-1024x989.png 1024w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-3-300x290.png 300w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-3-768x742.png 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-3.png 1212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. The in-game instructor we provided did not perform as expected, potentially due to an excessive amount of verbal explanation of game features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"921\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-4-1024x921.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-4-1024x921.png 1024w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-4-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-4-768x690.png 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-4.png 1228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Encouragingly, the majority of players felt immersed in the cavern environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-5-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-5-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-5-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-5-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-5.png 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, the playtest was a resounding success. We also received several written suggestions, which we will consider and implement during subsequent development stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Playtest Day Photos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attached below are several photos from the playtest day, showcasing the enjoyable experience had by all participants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-6-1024x783.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-6-1024x783.png 1024w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-6-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-6-768x587.png 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-6.png 1463w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-9-1024x765.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-9-1024x765.png 1024w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-9-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-9-768x574.png 768w, https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/cavern\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/image-9.png 1467w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look forward to refining our game based on the feedback we received and continuing development in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note: Development was suspended during Week 9 due to GDC. 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