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Written by
Christian Ress,
Marvin Killing,
Elie Mouraud
and 3 others
Your First Playtest
How games are added to player profiles
Find out how game titles are tagged to player profiles (useful for targeting players experienced in…)
Written by
Martin Banwell
Updated over a week ago
Should I select new game or new version?
When you start your order on PlaytestCloud you will be asked if you want to test a New Game or a New Version.
Written by
Jack Dunne
Updated over a week ago
How can I replace the build I uploaded for a playtest?
If the build you uploaded for a playtest does not work, we will reach out to you with further instructions
Written by
Marvin Killing
Updated over a week ago
What is PlaytestCloud's default player briefing?
We always tell players how to playtest and to think aloud. You can add your own additional briefing too.
Written by
Jack Dunne
Updated over a week ago
Can I save a draft of my playtest?
Find out how to save an order to edit it again later
Written by
Christian Ress
Updated over a week ago
Am I able to add audio files to my survey questions?
While we can't place audio files in the survey questions. We can add videos with audio to the survey description.
Written by
Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago
Sensitive data you cannot ask players about
Yes, there are things you cannot ask players during a playtest or a survey
Written by
Elie Mouraud
Updated over a week ago
Gamer types, how we classify them
A brief summary of how we define our gamer types at PlaytestCloud
Written by
Elie Mouraud
Updated over a week ago
What does the time in the video show: my local time or in the local time of the player?
Does the time in the video show the time the video was recorded in my local time or in the local time of the player?
Written by
Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago
How soon after I order does my playtest begin?
For playtests without special targeting your players will start beginning your playtest in about 15-20 minutes after the confirmation email.
Written by
Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago
What is a game genre?
A brief summary of how we defined our game genres at PlaytestCloud
Written by
Jack Dunne
Updated over a week ago
How many game genres are there?
A guide to our 47 game genres, here's where you'll find some of the games included in them.
Written by
Jack Dunne
Updated over a week ago
Can I playtest my local multiplayer game? (ie: Two people playing on the same device)
PlaytestCloud does not support local multiplayer (2 players sharing a phone) due to security concerns.
Written by
Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago
Will all of my playetest results be published at the same time?
In most cases, they are sent in one complete batch. Either way, you should expect the entire order to be delivered in 48 hours or less.
Written by
Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago
Are you able to analyze my Playtest results for me?
Yes, we can! Just let us know if you would like to add on this service to your Playtest.
Written by
Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago
Your Account
How do I access the settings page?
You can edit your profile, change your password, manage your subscription, billing, domain, and annotations in the settings page.
Written by
Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago
Can I cancel my playtest order?
PlaytestCloud's standard policy on the cancellation of a playtest once it has been ordered
Written by
Marvin Killing
Updated over a week ago
When I cancel the subscription, can I still access all my playtest results?
Yes, your access to your videos will remain, even after you cancel the subscription.
Written by
Jake Rundell
Updated over a week ago