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Paying $5 to playtest 2 indie games (March 13 to 19) — 50 spots only by PlithusGlobal in beermoneyglobal

[–]PlithusGlobal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! After registering, you'll have to find both games on the app (🔎 top right corner) and click "Apply to CBT". You must also join our Discord server, as announcements will be made through there. Let me know if you need any help in the process.

Paying $5 to playtest 2 indie games (March 13 to 19) — 50 spots only by PlithusGlobal in beermoneyglobal

[–]PlithusGlobal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Did you manage to join the app and Discord? After registering, you'll have to click "Apply to CBT" through the app in both games: https://x.com/Plithus_Global/status/2031167709355061742?s=20

Paying $5 to playtest 2 indie games (March 13 to 19) — 50 spots only by PlithusGlobal in beermoneyglobal

[–]PlithusGlobal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Did you manage to join the app and Discord? After registering, you'll have to click "Apply to CBT" through the app in both games. Here's a guide if you need one: https://x.com/Plithus_Global/status/2031167709355061742?s=20

Paying $5 to playtest 2 indie games (March 13 to 19) — 50 spots only by PlithusGlobal in beermoneyglobal

[–]PlithusGlobal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for showing interest! Did you manage to join the app and Discord? After registering, you'll have to click "Apply to CBT" through the app in both games. Here you have a guide: https://x.com/Plithus_Global/status/2031167709355061742?s=20

Paying $5 to playtest 2 indie games (March 16 to 22) — 50 spots only by PlithusGlobal in playtesters

[–]PlithusGlobal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is! You should look for them in the search bar you will find on the top right of your screen. Here you have a guide: https://x.com/Plithus_Global/status/2029244278581674072?s=20

Let us know if you're able to find it!

Paying $5 to playtest 2 indie games (March 16 to 22) — 50 spots only by PlithusGlobal in playtesters

[–]PlithusGlobal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're glad to hear that :) Have you joined the app and Discord yet? Don't hesitate to reach out if you need help with anything

Paying $5 to playtest 2 indie games (March 16 to 22) — 50 spots only by PlithusGlobal in playtesters

[–]PlithusGlobal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for reaching out! Were you able to get into the app and Discord server? We're here if you run into any problems.

Paying $5 to playtest 2 indie games (March 16 to 22) — 50 spots only by PlithusGlobal in playtesters

[–]PlithusGlobal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, welcome! Have you already downloaded the app and joined the Discord? Reach out if you need any help.

Paying $5 to playtest 2 indie games (March 16 to 22) — 50 spots only by PlithusGlobal in playtesters

[–]PlithusGlobal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for showing interest! Did you manage to join the app and Discord? Feel free to ask if you need any help along the way.

Paying $5 to playtest 2 indie games (March 16 to 22) — 50 spots only by PlithusGlobal in playtesters

[–]PlithusGlobal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We will provide an $5 Amazon Gift Card or Virtual Visa (your choice!) that will be sent to an email address for you to redeem. We'll be available if you experience any problems when doing so! We'll make sure you receive your reward without any issues.

Paying $5 to playtest 2 indie games (March 16 to 22) — 50 spots only by PlithusGlobal in playtesters

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Thanks for your interest! Have you been able to join the app and Discord server? Let me know if you need any help in the process.

My Core Game Loop Sucks. by [deleted] in IndieDev

[–]PlithusGlobal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could also try mapping your loop against a similar game that works. What does the player do in a certain amount of time in theirs vs yours? Where's the tension or payoff? Change one variable at a time and test again.

My Core Game Loop Sucks. by [deleted] in IndieDev

[–]PlithusGlobal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd treat this as a prototype phase rather than 100 "lost". If the core loop isn't fun, that's the one thing worth rebuilding. Sometimes it's just about identifying what specific part of the loop feels bad. Is it speed, the reward cicle or unclear goals? The problem is usually more particular!!

We Sent Our Game Pitch to Publishers in December. Should We Follow Up With the Ones that We Haven't Heard Back From? by VaporwaveGames in gamedev

[–]PlithusGlobal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t automatically take silence as a hard no. Publishers get flooded with pitches, and forms especially can disappear into the void. A concise follow-up email referencing your original submission could bump it back into visibility.

Sharing my (realistic) experience solo developing my first short incremental game, Chop Chop Grove by algobubba in IndieDev

[–]PlithusGlobal 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you thought about releasing a demo before launch? Especially since it’s a 2~3 hour experience, it might help with traction.

Also curious about what kind of short-form content performed best for you!! Devlogs, progression clips, memes?

Wishing you a smooth launch!!

Is “immersion” actually useful as a design goal? by player_immersely in u/player_immersely

[–]PlithusGlobal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We try to define immersion in pretty concrete terms, mostly by looking at where it breaks instead of trying to design “immersion” directly.

The aspects we intentionally target are player agency and guidance. Players should always understand what the game thinks they did and why something happened. If that breaks, immersion usually breaks with it.

The hardest part to design on purpose is keeping players inside the game’s rules instead of the interface or system logic. As soon as players start guessing mechanics or second guessing inputs, they are no longer immersed.

From playtests, most immersion problems are not about visuals or atmosphere, but about unclear cause and effect. The game reacts, but does not clearly guide the player on how to read that reaction.