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Letting AI play my game – building an agentic test harness to help play-testing
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AI is being utilized to play-test the game Crossword Dungeon alongside the developer, improving the validation of the game's functionality and bug detection. This method enhances the efficiency of the play-testing process compared to traditional manual testing.
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- Praise: Using AI agents for balance testing in games can significantly streamline the process for indie developers, allowing for more efficient play-testing and game refinement.
- Praise: The ability to automate interactions and fix regressions while developing games with AI tools like Copilot CLI enhances productivity and reduces manual testing efforts.
- Praise: Creating a CLI for AI to play games allows for innovative end-to-end testing strategies, enabling developers to assess game functionality in real-time.
- Praise: Having AI verify its own work through end-to-end tests can lead to more reliable outcomes and allows developers to progress even while they are away.