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SUMMARY:In-store Playtesting at Rain City Games
LOCATION:Rain City Games
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 18% · why: lots of
  people going\n\nWelcome to our in-person playtest session at Rain City Ga
 mes!\n\nHere we enjoy playing tabletop prototypes\, sharing feedback and h
 elping designers develop their games in a supportive environment. We will 
 back at the back of the store - please check in with Noe.\n\nBring a proto
 type if you have one. Or simply play prototypes brought by other members a
 nd give valuable feedback - this is a great way for new members to get a f
 eel for the group and meet some friendly faces. Designers and playtesters 
 of all experience levels are welcome!\n\nIMPORTANT:\n- Please RSVP to rese
 rve your spot (max 20 people).\n- Please DO NOT ATTEND if you feel unwell 
 or have flu/Covid symptoms.\n- Please respect our excellent hosts\\\, Rain
  City Games\\\, including clearing up quickly so we are out by 9pm. If you
  have games on your wishlist\\\, please try to buy from Rain City Games to
  support out FLGS.\n\nFormat: Try to arrive promptly at 6pm. On the day we
  see what prototypes and playtesters are available and we organise everyon
 e into playtesting groups that make most sense. The session is split into 
 two halves of 90 mins (6:00-7:30pm and 7:30-9:00pm).\n\nVPG is an inclusiv
 e group - please read our code of conduct\, available here: https://docs.g
 oogle.com/spreadsheets/d/1o-mBxEcPL2l2LvPNLRrb4pauqdUfSg46f1ui3g8C48/editg
 id=966222642\n\nTips for designers:\n\nWhen explaining rules to playtester
 s\, start with a brief overview before diving into details\nHave a purpose
  in mind for the session (e.g. 'I want to see if players find my core mech
 anic engaging')\nWrite notes on your observations\, and record feedback\n\
 nTips for playtesters:\n\nBe honest and also tactful with feedback\nInclud
 e positive comments and focus on helping the designer to improve the game 
 THEY want to make\nNote your thoughts/emotions during the game to help wit
 h feedback\n\nThanks for reading\, let's have a great time exploring new g
 ames together!
URL:https://www.meetup.com/vancouver-playtest/events/315479448/
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