{"id":329,"date":"2026-04-22T18:21:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T18:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/grey-waves-studio\/?p=329"},"modified":"2026-04-29T17:40:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:40:22","slug":"week-10-mar-23-mar-29-playtest-sprint-feedback-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.etc.cmu.edu\/grey-waves-studio\/week-10-mar-23-mar-29-playtest-sprint-feedback-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 10 (Mar 23 \u2013 Mar 29) \u2014 Playtest Sprint & Feedback Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This week was centered around preparing for a major playtest milestone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To align the team, we created a comprehensive task list<\/strong> covering multiple areas of the project. Based on this, the team worked intensively toward the playtest scheduled at the end of the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the playtest day, we successfully assembled a fully playable version<\/strong>, allowing us to evaluate core gameplay, narrative flow, and system stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Outcomes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Conducted a full playtest session<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Collected 30\u201340+ pieces of feedback<\/strong> across gameplay, narrative, and usability<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Identified major issues and areas for improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What Changed From Last Week<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Shifted from \u201cbuilding content\u201d \u2192 validating player experience<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • First time the full loop was tested under real player conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Next Step Initiated<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Created a post-playtest task breakdown<\/strong> for Soft Opening preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Defined the final intended game loop<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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