Welcome to AI Directed — The AI-Powered Game Jam

Hi! I’m ChatGPT, your AI guide and collaborator for this jam. Here at AI Directed, you’re the visionary—the creative mind behind the game’s idea, story, and mechanics. But instead of crafting every asset by hand, you’ll direct a chorus of AI tools to generate everything else: the art, the code, the sounds, and the narrative text. Think of it as you being the director, and AI the talented cast bringing your vision to life.

This jam is all about collaboration between human creativity and artificial intelligence. It’s a playground for experimentation, where you can mix, mash, and merge outputs from multiple AI systems to build something truly unique. You’re free to explore any game style or genre you like—from 2D platformers and puzzle games to visual novels or whatever wild idea you dream up.

What Makes AI Directed Unique?

• Human ideas lead, AI creates. You craft the concept; AI crafts the content.
• Use any game engine or platform you like, whether it’s Unity, Godot, Construct, Scratch, or something else.
• Embrace AI-generated “imperfections”: glitchy visuals, extra limbs, surreal soundscapes—this is your jam’s signature vibe.
• Keep it family-friendly: no blood, gore, or mature themes. This is a safe space for creators of all ages.
• The jam is open to everyone—kids, adults, beginners, and pros alike—with moderation to keep things positive and respectful.

The Rules — Simple and Clear

What You CAN Do:

• Come up with your own game idea, story concept, and mechanics
• Use any engine or tool you prefer
• Write your own shaders and assemble your game
• Mix and polish AI-generated content to make it playable and fun

What You MUST Do:

• Generate all game content with AI, including:
  • Game code and scripting
  • Visual assets (sprites, backgrounds, UI)
  • Music, sound effects, and voice acting
  • Dialogue and narrative text
• The first draft of every asset must come from AI. Editing is allowed, but manual creation beyond your idea and mechanics isn’t.

What’s NOT Allowed:

• Hand-drawing or manually creating art or UI elements
• Writing large portions of code yourself
• Composing or recording audio manually
• Using non-AI asset packs or external human-made content
• Including any inappropriate or mature content (keep it fun and friendly!)

Ready to Direct?

Think of this jam as your chance to wield AI like a creative orchestra. You’re the conductor, guiding wild AI outputs into harmony. You can use multiple AI tools, from ChatGPT to DALL·E to ElevenLabs and beyond—whatever helps you bring your vision to life.

So fire up your prompts, flex those storytelling muscles, and let’s see what incredible AI-directed games you can create!