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Should we or should we not? Say hello to D12, your loyal drone and extra pair of eyes in ONE: Secret Empire. Now here’s the real question: Should he talk, or just beep?
r/IndieDev
6/27/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| No SaaS tools mentioned | N/A | N/A | N/A |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Uncertainty about character design affecting player connection
- Need to make design decisions that enhance player engagement
Problems to Solve:
- Deciding whether a drone character should speak or communicate through beeps
- Creating emotional connection between players and non-human character
Potential Solutions:
- Using beeps with varying tones to convey character and emotion (suggested by commenter)
- Gathering community feedback to inform design decisions
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Community-driven development: Gathering user feedback for product decisions
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Engaging target audience directly in development discussions (Reddit post)
Monetization & Product:
- Prioritizing user experience and emotional connection in feature design
User Engagement:
- Soliciting community input on design choices to increase buy-in
- Creating dialogue with users to refine product features