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A topic by drdrub created Feb 23, 2022 Views: 448 Replies: 24

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drdrubHostSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Have any questions about the jam? This is a thread for us to answer them. Drop your questions below!

Bullhead StudiosSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Is there a limit to what type of game it is and what can be in it? Also, are we allowed to use pre made models on a pre made engine or is there a specific style we need to use?

drdrubHostSubmitted2 years ago

Games can be any type of game, no restrictions.

You can use pre made assets/models, just disclose that you didn’t create those on your game’s page.

You can use any engine you want.

There will be an optional theme to inspire you to create, but it’s not a requirement!

Bullhead StudiosSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Awesome! Thanks!

Peter Siri2 years ago

Will the optional theme be announced next week before or when the jam begins?

drdrubHostSubmitted2 years ago

The theme will be announced on our main itch.io page, when the game jam starts on March 26th at 10:00 AM EST!

Top T2 years ago

Are we suppose to upload a student certificate somewhere?

drdrubHostSubmitted2 years ago

We're not verifying any student statuses as of this moment. 👍

If you win a prize, we may potentially ask you for some form of student identification before we send it to you.

Mysley Makers2 years ago

How about college dropouts. Do we count?

drdrubHostSubmitted2 years ago(+1)

Hm. Well, we're running this game jam just for college students so that we have an even playing field for beginners to compete. But I don't want to discourage anyone from not participating! And realistically, if you're a recent dropout you have no significant advantage, other than more free time.

Therefore, my ruling is this:

Dropouts are welcome to participate!

TaxtengoSubmitted2 years ago

Hi! I'm not from the US and I'm not 100% clear with the education and college culture there. Is this jam open for me, as an undergraduate student in a university (I major in Musicology)? It's equivalent to being a college student, right? Just wanted to make sure, thanks

drdrubHostSubmitted2 years ago

Yup! I myself am an undergraduate student.

College student = undergraduate student. Just a different way to refer to the same thing.

JohnSubmitted2 years ago

Can I take part?

I am 13 years old.Not so bad at programming but not and so good.

drdrubHostSubmitted2 years ago

This jam is limited to college students mainly to stop industry professionals from dominating a competition for beginners.

You can participate! You might not be eligible for prizes however.

JohnSubmitted2 years ago

Ok, thx so much.

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Viggo Vusir2 years ago (1 edit)

Hi! Do you got a discord server or such, might be fun sharing and seeing other people's progress, and discussing ideas and such.

drdrubHostSubmitted2 years ago

No, unfortunately no discord server this time. In the future we will probably make one!

JohnSubmitted2 years ago

When I upload my game in game jam can also I upload my game in my account?

drdrubHostSubmitted2 years ago

When you upload your game, it is put on a link specific to your account. So the game will always be linked to your account!

Your “submission” is just a hyperlink from the jam to your account page, where your game is located :)

JohnSubmitted2 years ago

Ok, thx

JohnSubmitted2 years ago (1 edit)

Can I upload a downloadable file for my game and an HTML or only one of them?

drdrubHostSubmitted2 years ago

Itch.io should let you upload it in several ways. I recommend HTML if possible, but you'll also be able to upload a downloadable version as well.

Bullhead StudiosSubmitted2 years ago

Are we allowed to rate our own submissions?

JohnSubmitted2 years ago

No.If you try you you probably gonna see this:This is your submission, you are not allowed to rate it. Other participants of the jam will be able to rate your project here.

Bullhead StudiosSubmitted2 years ago

Ah got it. I didn't try hence my question lol. Didn't want to be that guy who rated his own stuff when it's not allowed.