Devlog 3 - Expert feedback

From the Expert Council:

How did the expert council perceive the engagement with EU values?
The experts appreciated how the game highlights economic inequality and social difference. 

What aspects could be improved?
Some experts felt that the game cards did not clearly show how the different events affected each character in unique ways. They suggested improving the game mechanics to ensure that each character has a distinct playstyle. By implementing character-specific mechanics on the cards, players would be more motivated to choose different characters, making the gameplay more exciting.

How playable was the prototype based on expert feedback?
The prototype was mostly functional, but some experts pointed out that certain mechanics made the game feel too predictable. They suggested refining the balance between luck and strategy to keep players engaged.

What did the experts say about the clarity of the instructions?
They immediately knew how to play the game.

What changes could make the instructions clearer?

• Create a quick-start guide with step-by-step gameplay.
• Describe the characters better so you can easily see what every character has to offer.

What feedback did the experts provide on the game mechanics?
Experts liked the different character abilities but felt that some were too strong or weak compared to others. They also suggested adding more decision-making opportunities to give players more control over their progress.

What improvements could be made to enhance the mechanics?

• Adjust character abilities to make all choices equally appealing.
• Introduce more events where every character has a different influence.

Based on your own observations and expert feedback, what are the most important takeaways from today, and why?

• The game effectively raises awareness about economic inequality.
• Balancing character abilities is essential to make all roles enjoyable.
• Fix the game mechanics so it will be more fun to play.

Action Points for the Next Steps:

• Refine character abilities to ensure balanced gameplay.
• Add clearer character card descriptions.
• Playtest revised mechanics to ensure a good balance between luck and strategy.