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How can you overcome challenges as a game tester?

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Game testing is a vital part of the game development process, but it can also be a challenging and demanding job. You need to have a keen eye for detail, a passion for games, and a lot of patience and perseverance. How can you overcome some of the common challenges as a game tester and excel in your role? Here are some tips and advice from experienced game testers.

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Jitesh Pardhi

Assistant Team Lead at Pole To Win India Studios | Ex-Ubisoft

1 Know your goals and expectations

Before you start testing a game, you need to understand what the project goals and expectations are. What are the main features and functionalities of the game? What are the quality standards and criteria? What are the deadlines and milestones? How will you report and communicate your findings and feedback? Knowing these things will help you plan your testing strategy, prioritize your tasks, and avoid confusion and frustration.

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Be ready for the fact that every project is different. Focus on what your Leads say is the most important as it's usually the clients' requirements. Sometimes clients might have weird requirements, but it still needs to be done!

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2 Develop your skills and knowledge

Game testing requires more than just playing games. To perform the job effectively, you need technical skills such as familiarity with various platforms, devices, software, tools, and methods for testing games. You must also be able to document and reproduce bugs, use debugging tools, and write bug reports. Analytical skills are necessary for analyzing the game design, logic, mechanics, and user experience to identify any issues or errors. Communication skills are important for conveying your findings and feedback to developers and other stakeholders in a respectful way. Additionally, you must be able to collaborate with other testers and team members and follow testing protocols. Last but not least, gaming skills such as knowledge of different genres and styles of games and the ability to play from different perspectives are essential for game testing.

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Jitesh Pardhi

Assistant Team Lead at Pole To Win India Studios | Ex-Ubisoft
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As a Game Tester you need to have an open mind. Always strive to learn something new. Focus on a component, get good at it, and then explore other components related to it. I have found this approach to be the best. For ex: Let's say you chose to focus on the UI component, so learn and check everything there is to learn regarding UI. Once you have the hang of it, then you can start with UX. Since UI and UX are so closely related you should have an easy time picking it up. Note: Just because you are focusing on one component doesn't mean you ignore other components.

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Katarzyna Glinkowska ??

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Collaboration and knowing what's going on in the project is essential. Sometimes multiple people might find the same bug at the approximate time. To avoid confusion only one ticket should be made by all those testers.

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3 Manage your time and energy

Game testing can be a time-consuming and exhausting job, so it is important to manage your time and energy wisely in order to avoid burnout and stress. To do this, you should set realistic and achievable goals and priorities for each testing session or day, break down your tasks into smaller and manageable chunks, use tools and techniques to automate or streamline some of the testing processes, take regular breaks, and balance your work and personal life. Additionally, it is beneficial to rest your eyes, hands, and mind, as well as find ways to relax and recharge.

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4 Learn from feedback and mistakes

Game testing is a learning process, and it's important to use feedback and mistakes as opportunities to improve. Seek feedback from peers, supervisors, and clients, and review bug reports and feedback to identify any patterns, gaps, or errors. If you're stuck or unsure, don't hesitate to ask for help or guidance. Additionally, keep track of your progress and achievements, celebrate successes, and stay open to new ideas and approaches. Updating your skills and knowledge will also help you stay ahead of the curve.

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Jacob Daher

Test Associate III at Experis, Inc.
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The project you're put on may not always be one you're happy or satisfied with. Given the speed at which the video game industry operates, it's important that you catch up to the status of your project as soon as you can. Don't be afraid to ask a lot of questions, especially if you feel lost; in the long run, it'll only benefit you in staying on top of the project you're currently assigned to.

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5 Enjoy your work and have fun

Game testing can be a rewarding and enjoyable job, if you have the right attitude and passion for games. You get to experience games before anyone else, uncover new features and secrets, and contribute to the success of the game. Additionally, you will collaborate with creative and talented people while learning something new each day. To make the most of your job and have fun, you should appreciate the value of your role, be curious and adventurous, share your insights and opinions while respecting others' views, be supportive and cooperative to build strong relationships, and celebrate your achievements.

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Katarzyna Glinkowska ??

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Don't get discouraged by the repetivenes. Do things differently each time, after all youre testing it. And sometimes you might have to do the same on repeat for 10+ times!

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Ali Farha

#1 Swedish Gaming Voice on LinkedIn | Game Engine and Technology Development @Star Stable Entertainment AB
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When conducting game testing, it's crucial to segment our efforts, focusing on specific components like UI, AI, and translation, tailored to the game's current testing phase. However, we mustn't lose sight of the bigger picture. It's equally vital to assess the game's overall enjoyment factor. When identifying elements that might not be as engaging, providing clear and constructive feedback on why they fall short is essential. This is where a solid understanding of game design proves invaluable, guiding testers not only in identifying issues but also suggesting meaningful improvements.

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1 Know your goals and expectations

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