Subject: Market Research on Frameworks and Modules for Ren'Py Development
I am investigating the actual needs of the Ren'Py developer community regarding professional-grade development tools. After benchmarking the current landscape—which is often limited to basic systems (UI, chat, inventory, relationship stats) derived from community snippets (LemmaSoft) or free, poorly documented source code—I have identified a significant gap for 'plug-and-play' professional solutions.
With this in mind, I want to identify which types of complex frameworks or modules would be viable for monetization. What tools are valuable enough to justify a purchase, and what pricing model would be acceptable for a framework that is easily adaptable, well-documented, and modular?
To help narrow down your development focus, which area of Ren'Py development do you find most frustrating or time-consuming to implement: technical integrations (Steam/Cloud/Saves, other ?), core gameplay mechanics (inventories/scheduling/stats/other ?), or UI/UX and visual system scalability?