What happens after I create a Playtest?

Wondering what happens after you've submitted your playtest request? Let's walk through how we handle your game and manage the testing process, keeping your intellectual property secure every step of the way.

Your Game's Journey at Lysto

Build Security: Your game's security is our top priority. Here's how we protect and process your submission:

• Initial Processing: When your playtest request is confirmed, your game build or link is securely transmitted to our system. For first-time clients or special requirements, our QA team may perform a quick check to ensure everything runs smoothly - this won't cause any delays.
• Kill Switch (Remote Build Deactivation):Build access ends automatically and remotely when the playtest concludes. 
• Gameplay Autodeletion: Gameplay recordings are automatically deleted from the player's device after each session.
• Secure Build Distribution: Builds are end-to-end encrypted and accessible only to verified, NDA-approved testers.
• Mandatory NDA Enforcement: Testers must sign a legally binding NDA before accessing any build.
• Screenshot Protection: Unauthorized capture attempts are detected and flagged instantly.
• Role-Based Team Access: You control who can access builds, data, and insights from your team.
• Full Activity Logging: All actions are logged, timestamped, and fully auditable.

Finding the Right Players:

• We send invitations to players matching your target criteria through:

  • Email notifications

  • In-app alerts

• Selected players must accept our Non-Disclosure Agreement before accessing your game

• They confirm by typing "I agree" - this ensures your game's confidentiality

Pro Tip: We always recruit extra players beyond your requested number. This helps us ensure you get your full quota of quality playtests, accounting for any potential technical issues or delays.

The Testing Process:

• Players download your game and begin testing

• They provide verbal feedback (think aloud) while playing

• Each session is recorded according to your specifications

• For APK builds, our security system automatically prevents access after testing

Quality Assurance:

Before you receive the results:

• Our review team checks each playtest video

• We verify all your instructions were followed

• Technical quality is assessed

• Only videos meeting our standards are published

Final Delivery: 
Once we have enough approved videos, you'll find them ready to view on your Lysto dashboard.

Important Note: Throughout this entire process, your game remains protected by our security measures and player NDAs.

Need updates about your playtest? Reach out to your POC for the playtest or our team at playtesting@lysto.io -- we're here to help make your playtest a success!