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Signal Decay — Pre-Playtest Screener
Purpose: understand play styles and recruit a range of testers before any gameplay exposure. Optional demographics should never determine whether someone is treated respectfully. This form is not the post-play survey.
A. Player background
What is your age range?
A
Under 18
B
18–24
C
25–34
D
35–44
E
45–54
F
55+
G
Prefer not to say
How do you describe your gender?
A
Woman
B
Man
C
Nonbinary / gender-diverse
D
Self-describe
E
Prefer not to say
Which broad region do you live in?
A
North America
B
Latin America / Caribbean
C
Europe
D
Middle East / North Africa
E
Sub-Saharan Africa
F
Asia
G
Oceania
H
Prefer not to say
How often do you usually play video games?
*
A
Daily
B
Several days per week
C
About once per week
D
A few times per month
E
Less often
Which genres do you most enjoy?
*
Narrative mystery / adventure
Psychological horror
Survival horror
Puzzle
Exploration / atmospheric
Science fiction
Action / shooter
Role-playing
Other
No strong preference
How familiar are you with slow-paced, narrative-focused mystery or horror games?
*
A
Not at all
B
Slightly
C
Moderately
D
Very
E
Extremely
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