The test of Civilization 7 was frustrating - but not only because of the defects

Civilization 7 was a big challenge for Tester Reiner. In terms of content and emotional. Now he is happy when calm again.

Civilization 7 ensures frustration with many. For some players, however, for other reasons than with testers Reiner.

Baltimore, someday in January. It is dark, it rains and I'm cold. As soon as I fled under the portico of the art museum, a voice whispered: "Are you?"
"Yes," I answer. "Do you have the money?"
The other nods behind his column, I imagine, and enough for me a bundle of dollar notes. I don't count, the man is trustworthy.
"So," he whispers, "as always, a hundred dollars for every point above the actual evaluation! There are 2k. You know what to do. "
This time I nod. "Thank you, sid, until the next part!"

Every test of a large publisher begins - at least if you believe internet comments. In fact, everyday test life is of course not associated with so much coolness, but rather with anticipation, headaches, discussions and frustration.

The most important test of my career

AlthoughObviously the finishing touches are still missing, the test patterns came exemplary three weeks before the release. Good news for me, because as the main tester I wanted to play through the game overgrown and several times before I give some rating.

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