WOw what a gentleman we have hereIt's always good to hear from a games creator here on F95. That being said, the only people you need to answer to are your patrons since they're the ones supporting you.
Just make the game however you want to make it or how you envision it. Once you've completed or gotten halfway through the game if you feel unsatisfied with it then just remake it.
There's no need to pander to everyone's desires right away. Take your time so that when you do it you'll do it right.
If you don't like to talk with developer then you don't take with then
But don't stop any developer from talking with the fans
The fans are the one who will support the game next