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Contents

• Specification
• Purpose
• Design of Tests
• Results
• Analysis
• Summary

Specification

The target audience for this test were the users outside of our studio with ages ranging from 16 -25. In our testing we reached users within the age bracket of 18 - 22. Nine questions were asked to gain insight on their opinion of the eel's animation features and it's suitability in the Atlantis Sink visually. The feedback was then improved upon.

Purpose

The purpose of the test was to know what are users general opinions on the eel. This includes:

• Is the eel visible and easy to see?
• Are the colours and brightness/darkness favourable?
• Is the speed of animations appropriate and realistic?
• When should the animations be playing?

Design of Tests

To meet the goals of the test, 9 questions were designed.

• Can you see the tail animation clearly?
• Can you see the hand animation clearly?
• Do the tail and hand animations move too fast?
• Do the tail and hand animations look realistic?
• Should the animations stop when the enemy stops moving?
• Do you think the colour of the eel is suitable? (Under day brightness)
• Do you think the colour of the eel is suitable? (Under dawn brightness)
• Do you think the colour of the eel is suitable? (Under night brightness)

The final question allowed for any additional recommendations from the user. The survey consisted of multiple choice and one short answer response.

Link to the survey

Results

Timestamp	Can you see the tail animation clearly?	Can you see the hand animation clearly?	Do the tail and hand animations move too fast?	Do the tail and hand animations look realistic?	Should the animations stop when the enemy stays still?	Do you think the colour of the enemy is suitable ?	Do you think the colour of the character is suitable	Do you think the colour of the character is suitable	Please put any other suggestions for the enemy character here!
9/20/2022 14:29:42	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Only the tail stops moving	Too dark	Yes	Yes
9/20/2022 14:34:10	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Too dark	Too dark	Yes	Looks sick!
9/20/2022 14:36:57	Yes	No	No	Yes	No	Too dark	Too dark	Yes
9/20/2022 16:02:13	Yes	Somewhat	No	Yes	No	Too dark	Yes	Too bright
9/20/2022 21:01:53	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No	Too dark	tiny bit brighter would be better maybe	Too bright	He’s cool love the dragon face & snake body combo :)
9/20/2022 22:45:30	Yes	Yes	The tail no, the hand possibly yes	Yes	Yes	Too dark	Yes	Too bright

Analysis

• All users agree that the tail animations were clear
• 66.7% of users believed the hand animations were clear with 16.7% thinking it was somewhat clear and the remaining 16.7% believing it was not clear.
• 83.3% of users were happy with the speed of animations with the remaining participants suggesting that perhaps the hand was too fast however all other body parts were good.
• All users agreed that the animations appeared realistic
• 66.7% of users agreed that the eel animations should not stop however the remaining users believed only specific body parts should stop
• Under night darkness all users believed the eel was too dark
• Under dawn and day darkness majority of users believed the colour of the eel was good.

Summary

Thus, the survey above has collected valuable data as it represents an uninfluenced opinion. It can be seen that the animations appear clear and at an appropriate speed as majority of users showed a positive consensus. Users also came to an agreement that the eels should not stop moving when still and therefore this must be implemented into the game engine.However, attention was brought to the brightness of the character under the night cycle once again and therefore collaboration with Team 9, Day and Night cycle team is required in Sprint 4.

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