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You're tasked with integrating complex audio into a client's game. How do you manage their expectations?

Integrating complex audio into a client's game involves a blend of technical skills and expectation management. Here's how to keep clients informed and satisfied:

  • Set realistic timelines: Clearly outline the time needed for each audio component to avoid unrealistic expectations.

  • Regular updates: Provide frequent progress reports to keep clients in the loop and manage their expectations.

  • Explain technical constraints: Help clients understand any limitations or challenges that might arise.

What strategies have worked for you in managing client expectations? Share your thoughts.

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You're tasked with integrating complex audio into a client's game. How do you manage their expectations?

Integrating complex audio into a client's game involves a blend of technical skills and expectation management. Here's how to keep clients informed and satisfied:

  • Set realistic timelines: Clearly outline the time needed for each audio component to avoid unrealistic expectations.

  • Regular updates: Provide frequent progress reports to keep clients in the loop and manage their expectations.

  • Explain technical constraints: Help clients understand any limitations or challenges that might arise.

What strategies have worked for you in managing client expectations? Share your thoughts.

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    Preston Mayieka

    Frontend Engineer | React + Vue + Next.js | ALX Africa | Building Intuitive, High-Impact Digital Products That Drive Real Change

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    - Outline Technical Feasibility First, assess the project requirements against technical constraints, like: The game engine or framework being used (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) Performance considerations (real-time processing, platform limitations) Tools and plugins needed (e.g., FMOD, Wwise for middleware audio solutions)

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    Chandra Cheung

    🎮 Full Stack Game Audio Professional | Award Winning Music Composer | Sound Designer | Technical Sound Designer | Audio Lead & Director

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    I think it's great, as there's no one shoes fits all solution for different situations. The certain things is that one need to elaborate a lot with the client, communicate a lot about the plan for the successful result.

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    Aleksandar Marjanovic

    Group Chief Tech & Delivery Officer and Partner at Zühlke Group | Empowering Organisations | Tech enthusiasts | Team-driven entrepreneur

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    Have frequent reviews of progress with client. Higher the complexity, shorter the delivery cycles - focusing on highest risk, highest gains areas. Involve client into team to understand complexities and daily challenges. Make decisions quickly and transparently. Team needs to understand the necessity to have client very near. This would be for any highly complex project.

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    Sophia Caldwell

    Industrial-grade nerd. Experienced software engineer, passionate 3D Artist. Keep refrigerated.

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    The same way you manage expectations in general. This entire article could be titled simply "How do you manage expectations" and the body would be completely identical. The AI is feeding on its own supply.

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    Vladimir Marković

    Lead Script Developer | Developed and maintained automation tools in C#

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    Complex audio integration is all about clear goals and collaboration. I ensure clients understand technical constraints early, focus on iterative progress with frequent reviews, and prioritize transparency in decision-making. By involving the client in key stages, we turn challenges into opportunities for innovation, ensuring the best possible outcome.

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    Mohamed Waled

    Senior Unity Developer

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    Complex audio integration requires balancing creativity with practical constraints. I prioritize clear communication, setting realistic milestones, and involving the client in iterative reviews. This approach ensures transparency, builds trust, and allows us to address challenges collaboratively, delivering a polished final product.

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    Zubaira Naz

    Lecturer at Information Technology University

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    First, I’d explain that integrating complex audio takes time—it's like crafting a custom soundtrack for a movie. I’d set realistic milestones and give them a rough timeline, but remind them that perfection often comes with a few tweaks. I’d also assure them that the final result will be worth the wait, even if it means a couple of revisions along the way!

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    Israel Kessler Ramos

    Desenvolvedor C++ | Unreal Engine 5 | Unity | Criação e Programação de Jogos Digitais

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    The important thing is to always have relevant information at your fingertips. The characteristics that your client provides must be considered until the end of the project and, if possible, all of them be implemented. The best way I see for this role would be to demonstrate the progress of work to your client through constant and timely updates. Maintaining the project as initially stipulated and with some room for creativity, if possible and necessary.

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    ALI Haider

    Unity - Game Programming | Digital Twins | Software Simulations | Tool Chain | TDD | DOTS | VR | DBMS | .NET

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    I’d start by breaking down the audio integration process into clear, achievable milestones and sharing a realistic timeline with the client. Regular updates, early prototypes, and showcasing progress ensure they’re involved and their vision is met. Transparent communication helps manage expectations while allowing flexibility for creative adjustments along the way.

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    Vladislav Ivashnev

    Senior Unity Developer • Gameplay & Architecture • 5+ YoE (C#, UniRx, Zenject/Extenject)

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    1.Understand the task. Clarify what the client actually wants, as the word "complex" doesn't explain anything. 2.Estimate the time. Break the task into subtasks, and then explain to the client the nuances of each subtask's implementation. This will provide the client with information on where they can potentially reduce costs. 3.Provide the client with progress updates. First, agree with the client on regular updates. Second, notify the client of any difficulties you encounter, explaining the reasons and offering options to resolve the issue. 4.Re-assess the time for any additional client changes. In real projects, additional requests always appear. Clients often believe these new tasks are minor and require almost no time to complete.

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