How to start a beta

[Cecilia_Rosewood]

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Open Beta Tests or Closed Beta Tests?

I’ll echo these comments and toss in the math. Let’s say you gather up 50 forum folks for beta testing. Yes, a few will “mooch” and read your almost-done WiP and not provide any useful feedback but most will provide helpful feedback that at least justifies their free reading. MANY of them will go above and beyond, not only pointing out issues but suggesting possible solutions. And a few will just dazzle you with insightful analysis that will greatly strengthen your work. At the very least, the…

What stage of the process are you in? Are you only just beginning to work on a game, or do you have something close to finished?