How do you structure patch notes for a major balance patch to be clear?
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I'm a community manager for a small indie studio, and we're preparing to release a major balance patch for our competitive strategy game next week. I'm drafting the patch notes and struggling with how to present a long list of hero tweaks, item changes, and bug fixes in a way that's clear and engaging for our players, not just a dry technical document. For other devs or community managers, what's your process for structuring and writing effective patch notes? I'm looking for advice on how to categorize changes, write concise but informative descriptions, highlight the most impactful updates for different player types, and perhaps include some developer commentary to explain the reasoning behind controversial balance decisions without sparking unnecessary backlash.
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