Ad Hoc Testing: Pokemon

There are 5 main types of ad hoc testing, and each test focuses on a specific aspect of the game. Depending on the stage of the game, a particular test can be used for a certain goal. Ad hoc testing is extremely useful because it let’s us explore the many paths of the game. For the Pokemon game two methods will be used play testing and directed testing. Since only the balancing aspect is to be tested only two types of tests will be used.

First directed testing is going to be used to make sure the base stats on the creatures are all correct. Since the fighting system is already functioning we just need to concentrate on the balancing between the creatures. We take the battle chart and test each individual function of the creatures in relation to each other. Then we make sure all the creatures are balanced and none of them are overpowered. After the directed testing we will start the play testing phase. In play testing we will further test the balance of the creatures against each other. If the fighting isn’t balanced and the player’s feel the game is unfair they will more then likely not play it. So a large team of alpha testers will be used in the play testing phase.