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Facing pressure from stakeholders for major game changes, how do you navigate around technical constraints?

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When you're deep into game development, it's not uncommon for stakeholders to push for significant changes that can send you back to the drawing board. These pressures can stem from a variety of reasons, such as market trends or user feedback, and often come when you least expect them. Navigating these demands requires a delicate balance between satisfying stakeholder expectations and dealing with the technical constraints of your game's framework. Understanding how to manage these situations is crucial for both the success of your game and the sanity of your development team.

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Kanad Kulkarni

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Queen Edward

Business Analyst @ MALY | MBA, BCS, CMI Level7, Business Analysis

1 Assess Impact

Before you react to demands for major changes, take a step back and thoroughly assess the impact on your project. This means evaluating how the proposed changes will affect your game's story , mechanics, and overall design. Consider the resources required, such as time, labor, and technology . You must also weigh the potential benefits against the risks. If the changes could significantly improve user experience or marketability, they may be worth the extra effort. However, if they threaten to derail your timeline or budget, you must communicate these concerns clearly to stakeholders.

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Aman Morya

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Navigate technical constraints by first thoroughly assessing the feasibility of the requested changes. Communicate openly with stakeholders about the potential impacts on the timeline, budget, and existing infrastructure. Propose alternative solutions or phased implementations that address their concerns while staying within technical limits. Prioritize critical changes and schedule less urgent ones for future updates. Collaborate closely with your technical team to find innovative ways to accommodate stakeholder requests without compromising the game's integrity. Maintain transparency throughout the process, providing regular updates and managing expectations to ensure a balanced and feasible outcome.

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Queen Edward

Business Analyst @ MALY | MBA, BCS, CMI Level7, Business Analysis
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In navigating technical constraints you’d first need to access or review the impact of the change, taking into account the scope of the technical constraints and to manage that, first define what the changes are , the impact on the organization, the feasibility (the cost benefit) and the the implementation, the cost and budget , create a clear road map on how to slice and prioritize implementations. While also managing stakeholders expectations by addressing their concerns and involving during the process of prioritization.

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Tim Brinkman

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AI is software...it doesn't have to pay the bills...so it's interesting to see that nowhere in the AI response are words "resources", "financials", "budget" or "ROI" mentioned - that says much. So this game changer...how much are the stakeholders prepared to spend before the ROI on the opportunity makes it untenable? Technology is the servant of business.It's role is facilitate meeting market demands. Technical constraints can always be circumvented...but is it economic to do so? Will the business case still stack-up after you've re-platformed? Will the early entrant opportunity still exist after you've taken the time to re-platform? Do you have strategic technology road-map? Does the business case justify overcoming the tech constraints?

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2 Prioritize Features

Once you've assessed the impact, it's time to prioritize features . You should identify which changes are absolutely necessary and which ones can be compromised or postponed. This prioritization should be informed by the core objectives of your game and the interests of your stakeholders. It's a balancing act; you want to maintain the integrity of your original vision while also accommodating the needs of those who have a stake in the game's success. By focusing on the most impactful features, you can streamline development and avoid getting bogged down by less critical elements.

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Clarifying priorities of the requested changes will help in focusing efforts and negotiate trade-offs. Determining the most blocker or critical items will help here. The non critical and non blocker items can be thought over or worked upon post the Go-Live.

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3 Explore Alternatives

Exploring alternatives is essential when technical constraints block the direct path to stakeholders' requests. This could involve finding creative workarounds within your game's existing framework or considering modular updates that can be implemented over time . Sometimes, a different approach to a feature can yield similar results without the need for extensive rework. Engage with your development team to brainstorm solutions that align with stakeholder demands while staying within the bounds of technical feasibility.

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4 Communicate Clearly

Clear communication with stakeholders is key when managing expectations around technical constraints. It's important to articulate the challenges and potential solutions in a way that is understandable to non-technical stakeholders. Explain the implications of their requests on the development process and provide realistic timelines for any additional work. Transparency about what is and isn't possible helps build trust and can lead to more collaborative problem-solving with stakeholders.

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5 Leverage Technology

Leveraging technology effectively can help you navigate around technical constraints. This might involve using more advanced tools or software that can handle the desired changes, or optimizing your current technology stack to increase its capabilities. Sometimes, investing in new technology or updating your systems can provide a long-term solution that satisfies stakeholders' demands and enhances your game's performance.

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6 Manage Expectations

Finally, managing stakeholder expectations is crucial throughout the game development process. Be proactive in setting realistic milestones and deliverables . If technical limitations prevent certain changes from being made, offer alternative solutions that still aim to achieve the stakeholders' goals. By being upfront about what can and cannot be done, you'll help prevent disappointment and maintain a constructive relationship with all parties involved.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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