Bay 12 Games Forum

The forum is awash with FEF threads, but I hope to solve a three problems here.

1) Most FEF games stick to one version of a ruleset and playtest it rigorously. FEF 1.3, the PDF that just came out as of writing, isn't being playtested, and there are other mechanics in development (extra classes, monsters, fourth classes, ruleset or setting variants) that I'd love to test or see tested.
2) All current FEF playtesting happens in campaigns which may be off-putting to people looking for a quick fix or unsure of their GM ability and dedication. Remember: FEF proper is very difficult for GMs and requires much more tracking (weapon QLs, EXP, umpteen-thousand modifiers and class abilities) than most forum games.
3) Most FEF campaigns fill up fast, and outside of NEF, the only way to play is to show up at the right time.

A GM applies for one simulation (map) at a time. To develop a simulation, go through the following steps:

1. Decide what you're going to playtest. Is it a class? If so, make a bunch of enemies and maybe a souped-up boss of that class.
2. Make your map. I recommend the tiled map editor. Please consult the this thread if you have trouble making your map as it can be a little difficult if you've never done it before or lack a tileset. Also generate the enemies, NPCs, bosses and the like that the playtesters are going to face. (To do this, just make a standard character of a given class per the Player's Handbook and either roll for levels or raise 2-4 different stats of your choice for each level, and assign weapons/items. Remember that normal enemies usually do not get character/class skills, but bosses may).
3. Create some pre-set player characters for the playtesters OR ask them to make characters within some constraints.
4. Link to the version of the Player's Handbook you're using and any additional DLCs.
5. Post about it here for us to look over. If it looks good, I'll put your game in the queue and run it when the time comes!

I do not recommend newbie GMs attempt all this without guidance or previous experience. It can be overwhelming if you've never developed a FEF game before.

You may also request a veteran playtester (someone who has GMed and/or played a FEF game for some time) if you would like better input, much like the Mafia subforum

As a playtester, you agree to temporarily control whoever and whatever the current simulation demands. Some simulations may have PVP elements (requiring many playtesters) whereas some may be standard kill-the-boss affairs. Some may even be puzzle games where players test new terrain elements!

When a GM requires X number of playtesters, they will be PMed after signing up here (all you need to do is say you want to playtest). If the game requires less players than the number of signed-up playtesters, they will be chosen at random, barring a veteran request.