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started by ronja611 on 21 Jul 25
  • ronja611
     
    Hey folks, I've been working on a mid-size action RPG and recently started wondering whether a modular game production pipeline could actually save us time. We're a small team and managing all the moving parts (from animation to environment design) is honestly becoming overwhelming. Has anyone here implemented a modular approach? Did it really help streamline things, or did it just shift the complexity elsewhere?
  • dannyfranco
     
    Great question! We actually moved to a modular pipeline about 9 months ago on a multiplayer survival game, and it was a serious game-changer - no exaggeration. The trick is breaking down your production into self-contained units that can be built and improved independently. For example, we created modular character kits, which made updates across multiple models insanely faster. It also meant we could onboard new artists with minimal risk - they just plug into a specific module instead of needing to understand the entire game logic.

    We were inspired by how some external teams do this efficiently - take a look at Devoted Studios' approach this website. They talk about modular pipelines not just from a tech angle but also how it helps with remote collaboration, flexible scaling, and reducing dependencies. That aspect alone saved us from several scheduling disasters.

    I won't lie - getting started with it takes planning and discipline. But once you're past the initial setup, the benefits really start compounding. Fewer bottlenecks, better testing, and much cleaner integration cycles.
  • ronja611
     
    Their assets and mechanics were totally modular, and it made bug fixes so much easier - you could isolate issues fast without breaking five other things. I think it's especially helpful for distributed teams where you need clear boundaries and workflows. Definitely worth exploring.

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