Closed Beta testing vs Open when you're struggling for feedback

[Eiwynn]

This thread should be of help:

Feedback about the Beta Process

Continuing the discussion from Empyrean: Take down your father with his own secret airship!: Not sure I’m doing this right, @FairyGodfeather but here is a new topic to discuss the beta process.

While it mainly focuses on the official process, alternatives and thoughts are provided by experienced testers and authors. I’d give it a careful read (ignore the heated feelings - there was controversy or drama about a particular game at the time).

Here is an older thread that should add value to your understanding as well.

Beta Testing Feedback Discussion

I’ve always tried to take all responses from testers under consideration, but - honestly - I look for very specific types of feedback. I’ve just always felt bad posting an exact list because it might make me seem like an overly controlling taskmaster. I do think it’s important for a game creator to know what they’re looking for from beta testing, as well as pointing out what they are and aren’t willing to change so that beta testers can focus their attention elsewhere if need be. Th…

I have a lot of testing experience, so if there are specific questions, concerns or you just want my view on a thought - just let me know.

I personally have not read your WiP yet; I was under the impression you were not very far along in it yet and I did not want to read it until you got further along.