7.4 Iteration Process

Organizing Feedback

  • Compile feedback from playtests, beta readers, and analytics into categories:
    • Critical Issues: Problems that break the story, such as dead ends or logical inconsistencies.
    • Enhancements: Suggestions for improving engagement, depth, or pacing.
    • Technical Fixes: Errors in links, conditions, or multimedia.

Prioritizing Changes

Focus on addressing:

  1. Critical Issues: Fix broken paths, missing links, and major logical errors first.
  2. Reader Engagement: Strengthen weak branches, refine unclear choices, or adjust pacing.
  3. Polishing: Resolve minor errors, inconsistencies, or formatting issues.

Testing Iterations

After making changes, retest the story to ensure issues are resolved and no new problems have arisen.