Just a status update, guys. We lost our main dev in May on the verge of a major release of 3.2.72. Since that time we've gone through no fewer than four guys who either got fired or ghosted. Right now we're extremely close to a release, but we still don't have a lead dev and have had to limp along with a couple of folks who can only put in - literally - a couple of hours a week. That's the long delay. I'm still looking for a lead developer though. Know anyone?
It's pretty frustrating for me, obviously. I've got 3.2.72 almost completely working, but not having a lead dev is a killer.
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This being said, typically a lead dev is essentially the person going ahead, pushing past the bugs and introducing real progress. Usually everyone else on the team ends up following, so the most important traits for a lead dev is knowing and loving the game, and having time to dedicate to it. Should be familiar with the team, Ren'Py, and the game code - otherwise, well, "real progress" won't really happen, right?
But given four guys were fired, you may be straying from this default (maybe you're looking for a maintainer?) or recruiting programmers rather than lead devs (and there
is a slight difference as I said above), so you should really consider making a description first (listing attributions and responsibilities)
Best of luck in finding a new lead o/
Personal advise: Someone from the team has to take the mantle for things to go in any direction (preferably forward). Might initially be easier to elect internally the most interested person on the team even if they lack time, preferably the project maintainer if the role is filled, and look for a regular programmer with interest on the game. Let the temp. lead review, guide and tutor the new hire. There's a reason why business usually recruit management positions internally, after all.
