name: read-live-ops description: "Read retention (D1/D7/D30) and monetization together, gating monetization on retention, to operate the live game. Reach for this post-launch."
Skill: Read live-ops vital signs
A game that doesn't retain can't monetize.
Step 1 — Read retention
D1/D7/D30 retention and the drop-off point (§3 #4).
Step 2 — Gate on retention
Only optimize monetization once retention holds.
Step 3 — Read monetization
ARPDAU, conversion, and the economy health.
Step 4 — Plan the cadence
Content/events roadmap to sustain engagement (§3 #7).
Output
A retention read, a retention-gated monetization read, and a live-service cadence.