Interview with a Fennec slayer, Allan Schumacher
We chatted with Bioware's Allan Schumacher on what SDET actually means, diversity in the industry, what life is like on the QA side of the house and interacting with fans.
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Show Notes
We chatted with Bioware's Allan Schumacher on what SDET actually means, diversity in the industry, what life is like on the QA side of the house and interacting with fans. We’re part of the Geeked.fm network along with Geeks in Sneaks, Chromatic Life and More than Bits. We have tees, and other items in the #INeedDiverseGames spreadshirt shop. We’re splitting the profits 50/50 with Chachibobinks.
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Question for Allan:
Via @thain1982 on twitter: @AllanSchumacher What kind of professional environment does Bioware foster to remain so responsive to fan feedback?
Article:
Eight Tactics for Engaging with Players on Social Media - Gamasutra
What we’re playing/reading:
Allan: Shadowrun Hong Kong, Payday 2, Invisible Inc.
Tanya: Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
David: Shadowrun: Hong Kong
Where to find our guest online
Twitter: @AllanSchumacher
Where to find your hosts online:
Tanya D. - @cypheroftyr // @INeedDivGms
Twitch: twitch.tv/cypheroftyr // twitch.tv/INeedDivGames
Patreon: patreon.com/INeedDiverseGames
David L. Reeves - @RedConversation / twitch.tv/red_conversation / davidlreeves.com / patreon.com/redconversation
Music:
Musical accompaniment provided by MGC from the album Magical Girls Run the World.
The intro is from Magical Girls Can Trap.
The song at the end is Magical Girl Rap Attack by MGC.
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