At the end of the day you can do as much theorizing in your head as you want, but the players are where the rubber meets the road. No matter how much you like something, if the players have an issue it is your job to figure out why, and to correct it.
— Caleb Compton
Watch body language during play. Players leaned in toward the the game signals engagement. Leaned out = bored.
— John Brieger
Try changing a rule, adding something to your game, or taking something away. Even one small tweak can make the difference between a game that’s good and a game that everyone can’t wait to play again.
— Joe Slack
don’t just do whatever other people suggest but also don’t completely disregard proposed answers just because you think they won’t work. think about what it is they’re addressing and come up with something that fits better.
— Daniel Newman
You haven’t tested your game enough. You can never test your game enough.
— John Brieger