Volition Science

Sciencing the shit out of Games User Research at @DSVolition. Starring @kohizeri and @floralbrown

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Today we are saying goodbye to @kohizeri as she leaves to go on another research adventure!

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"I don't know what Volition tastes like..." - @floralbrown

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"There is ALWAYS time in my day to pick a fight with someone over beers about forced choice." - @kohizeri

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A great thread about what Games User Research is, how it's more than just "focus testing", and how widespread it is in modern #gamedev 👩‍🔬🎮 https://t.co/1FLRVKCLW9

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Nobody expects the game-breaking audio bug! #gamedev

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@KenRaves GUR = Games User Research

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This afternoon: SERIOUS PLAYTESTING 🧠
This morning: Running the voting for Volition's annual Terrible T-Shirt contest 🤣
#JustGURThings

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When a feature that failed usability but was built anyway doesn’t perform well https://t.co/laKgTIfnOb #uxreactions

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Hey, gamers!

Help us make cool games by taking this quick survey about your audio/video setup. Please share!

https://t.co/2JIEIeNWV7

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"This data is odd. I am suspicious. I don't think it represents a usability issue, but I just don't trust it." - @kohizeri

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@GamesUR While I was working in Volition QA and started assisting @JordanL with playtests. - @kohizeri

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@KenRaves Actual power loss to the whole building. Kits, lights, elevators.... everything.

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@Chumes_

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TFW you're in day three of a playtest, everything is going smoothly, and suddenly the entire building loses power....

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@GamesUR ... you can generate actionable data for your development team.

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Game: I see you rebooted this playtest PC last night.
Me: Yes.... I did.
Game: Well then, I refuse to acknowledge these save files.
Me:

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The User Research Department's honor entirely rests on Zelle's shoulders this year! #PieDayXII https://t.co/V0h5qCWEDi

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A series of tranquil #GamesUR images for all to enjoy.

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@TheBillHardin Step 1: Trick @JordanL into hiring you
Step 2: Kick ass
Step 3: Profit

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With the new #AgentsofMayhem trailer out, we can finally answer the question on everyone's lips: Which Agent did a playtester call waifu?