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Is there any way to allow someone to test your game before you publish it? Is so, how? If there is a way, is it allowed for a contest entry?

 

Thanks for the replies and/or read throughs.

Sneak Preview, then send the link to beta readers. Edit (game name) > Under Storygame properties make sure Sneak Preview enabled is checked. If you want to keep things quiet, temporarily add the intended reader as a co-author, then remove them after they've done. A word of warning with adding co-authors - they have full rights to edit and worst case delete your story, so only take that roue with people you trust.

Thanks. One last question: can the link be sent to non-members?

 

Thanks again.

Yeah, it's a hyperlink, feel free to share it with whoever you want. However, do not add an 'End Game' link (mention that the story ends manually), otherwise you'll have ratings you don't want at this point of time.

IIRC, co-authors are not allowed for the contest. You'd have to go the sneak peek route.