My First Game Jam!

I'm more than excited to be starting my first game jam! I have been meaning to get into the game jam scene since I found out about game jams back in 2022, but my schedule has finally allowed me to take the leap and I am participating in the Safe In Our World Mental Health Game Jam 2024!! 

This jam calls to me because it is also pretty new, like me, and the charity-oriented purpose makes it just the kind of cause for me. I am very passionate about mental health in gaming and the tie between those two topics, and this game jam will highlight some of the storytelling aspects of gaming that I am most passionate about. 

I found out about this jam on June 1st, which was perfect timing for me to jump right into the action. I have made it my goal to learn a new piece of game development every day, even on days when it can feel like a chore. So far, I have researched a game engine to start with,  what art platform to use, and made a few very basic 'games' to get some 2D platformer basics. 

I will be updating this devlog as I progress, and I'm super excited for my final submission!!