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- noun One who
playtests a game.
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Examples
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And, well, I actually was a playtester for 4E and did have a say, however small, in the making of the game.
Mike Mearls Strangles Realism In D&D Like It’s An Unruly Hooker « Geek Related 2009
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More than 17,000 people have downloaded it, dwarfing the D&D 4e playtester base.
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My playtester partner was my anti-gaming wife, who I usually get to play about 4 times a year with me.
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Somewhat off-topic, but our beloved Kung Fu Monkey can add another notch to his belt: He's listed in the playtester credits for 4th Edition D&D.
LEVERAGE Weeks 4+5 Rogers 2008
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As a experienced and credited playtester, I'd be happy to read the rules and/or try it out if you'd like some testers in the States.
Prototype Ready 2008
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Several folks have been asking about becoming a "Planetfall" playtester... here is what is asked of prospective playtesters...
GAMING NEWS: Becoming a "Planetfall" PLAYTESTER... MaksimSmelchak 2005
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Share a little bit about your background as a gamer and what qualifies you to be a "Planetfall" playtester.
GAMING NEWS: Becoming a "Planetfall" PLAYTESTER... MaksimSmelchak 2005
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I will then read and respond to every "Planetfall" playtester application.
GAMING NEWS: Becoming a "Planetfall" PLAYTESTER... MaksimSmelchak 2005
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I will then ask for a small honorarium, which every playtester will receive back as a discount of the game when it is published early next year 2006.
GAMING NEWS: Becoming a "Planetfall" PLAYTESTER... MaksimSmelchak 2005
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First of all, be aware of the requirements for a playtester:
GAMING NEWS: Becoming a "Planetfall" PLAYTESTER... MaksimSmelchak 2005
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