Playtesting Signup Form

All playtesters are required to fill out this form. By completing this form, you have agreed to the rules and conduct requiring this playtest of “Acting Out!”.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Phone

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Availability

Please check all that apply. Any playtesting days will be during evening hours (6pm-9pm)

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Fridays

Saturdays

Sundays

Do you currently live in Vancouver?

Have you played one or more party card games before (example: Cards Against Humanity)?

If "yes", list which ones you have played.

Have you playtested tabletop/card games before?

If "yes", which one(s) have you playtested?

Are you comfortable with reading movie scripts and lines in a group setting?

Are you willing to play in a group setting and interacting with people you may not know personally or have never met before?

Are you comfortable with game elements that (verbally) depict potentially weird, raunchy adult humor?

Some of the scenes will have "innuendos" and/or other references to sex, crime, and other 18+ humor.

Are you comfortable discussing and providing unbiased feedback about the gameplay with both myself and other players?

Although you will be trying out a game for entertainment purposes, will you abide by professional etiquitte as if you were working at a job?

This means actively participating and aiming to tome complete game objectives, thinking and talking about the strengths and weaknesses of the game mechanics, interacting with others in a respectful, productive manner, and playtesting the game in a sober (both in a mental and figurative) manner.

Do you acknowledge that I (Parker Juryn) cannot, or be asked to, participate in playing the game with the other game testers?

I will not be playtesting with the group(s), as I must observe the players interacting with the game.

Are you comfortable with being recorded for game development purposes?

Any recorded documentation will not be uploaded publicly without expressed permission.

Are you willing to be involved in a group (or group chat) on social media to stay up to date on what's happening and know what will happen in regards to playtest nights?

By joining the Facebook group, do you agree to the rules of both playtesting the game and interacting with group itself?

Are you interested in receiving public credit(s) for playtesting once the game is published?

This is not mandatory for playtesting. You may choose to remain anonymous.

After a playtest, would you be willing to fill out a questionnaire discussing the strengths and weaknesses of the game, all in an unbiased manner?

This can be anonymous if you wish.

Any other questions/concerns/comments?

By submitting this form, you have read and acknowledged the rules and guidelines and are willing to abide by them.

PLAYTESTER RULES

1) RESPECT! (golden rule; applies to everything)

2) PRIVACY

Please do not share/post content and updates about the game or playtesting onto other websites and social media platforms.
Please do not share/post personal information about myself or other members (unless given expressed permission to do so).
Please do not invite non-members to playtesting or group chats (requires my permission first. They must have filled out the form here).
Please do not take or upload photos/videos of playtesting or any of the materials during a playtesting session.

3) PROFESSIONALISM

While this intended to be a silly party game with dumb jokes and goofy scenarios, I would still like to treat this, as well as playtesting sessions, as a (casual) work environment. While I want people to enjoy themselves more than anything, I would just like to set some ground rules here.
Please try not to discuss things that are not relevant to the context of the game, or the game’s development (avoiding way off-topic tangents).
Please no “shit-posting”, “shit-talk” or spamming memes.
Please avoid serious discussions directly regarding politics, religious faith/beliefs, wars (both ongoing & historical), campaigns, social justice/movements, and other real-life controversy.
Please abide by Rule 1 (respect) when discussing things with other members. Its perfectly-fine to disagree with something or someone (including me), but it should be in a way that is not overly-dismissive or judgmental, and especially not judging others on personal bias.

4) SAFETY

For both online and in-person interactions; Especially in a setting involving scenarios and characters.
Please do not playtest the game in a way that could cause oneself and/or another person(s) physical harm, or damage to game pieces, property, and/or personal belongings.
Despite what a Script Card might read, please abide by a “no-contact” rule when playing. This means to not use physical actions (grabbing, hugging, holding, nudging, etc.) for a performance, UNLESS they (the other actors involved) have expressed verbal permission. I feel it’s very important to NOT make any assumptions about other players when it comes to this rule.
This game is absolutely NOT INTENDED for users to “make advances on”, and/or express legitimate or implied devious/sexual opinions towards other members. Zero-tolerance for any of this behaviour.
Please only playtest while at an acceptable level of sobriety, as to not impair one’s judgment/analysis. While intended to be a party game, it is important for me to get the most accurate results possible from people testing the game.
Please maintain hygienic and sanitary standards during and before arriving to a playtest.

5) Gametesting

Please do your best to abide by the provided game instructions and rules, and avoid deliberate revision of the rules. If you and other players are stuck for whatever reason, do simply what you believe is the correct procedure for completing the game. It is ultimately my responsibility if players are getting stuck or confused for any reason, but I must be able to witness it.
Please try to avoid doing things that are unproductive or distracting from the playtest itself.
Please avoid taking frequent or excessively-long breaks if possible.
Please do not scatter or damage game pieces if possible.
Please do not distract or block myself from observing and documenting the playtest.
As I will be documenting and making notes about the playtesting process, I can NOT be asked for instructions or advice on how to play the game, nor can I be asked to be a participant.
Please understand that the scenes and characters depicted in the game are 100% intended as FICTIONAL, and therefore have zero intended association with real-life political, religious, economic, or social controversies and/or campaigns. Please do not make assumptions about this sort of thing without direct evidence, as to avoid potentially spreading false information.

I am happy to answer any questions and concerns regarding the rules for playtesters. All rules are set in place to ensure safe and adequate playtesting.

Playtesting Signup Form

PLAYTESTER RULES

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