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Me dying a lot while trying to balance the new boss

r/IndieDev
7/21/2025

Content Summary

The author discusses balancing a new boss in their game Set Sail and mentions downloading the current patch for free. Players provide feedback on game mechanics and difficulty, suggesting improvements for better player experience.

Opinion Analysis

The mainstream opinion is that the game looks awesome and the new boss is challenging. There are some conflicting opinions about the game's difficulty and timing of attacks. Players suggest adding small delays and changing animations to improve the experience. The author acknowledges these points and mentions that some changes are already implemented.

SAAS TOOLS

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USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Dying before attacks hit feels odd
  • Game over with empty circles is frustrating

Problems to Solve:

  • Balancing game difficulty
  • Improving player control and feedback

Potential Solutions:

  • Adding a small delay before damage is dealt
  • Changing the timing of animations

GROWTH FACTORS

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User Engagement:

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