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OFFICIAL RULES: Feel free to ask any questions or suggest something new Sticky

A topic by angrysmile created Aug 18, 2020 Views: 7,517 Replies: 141
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Host (4 edits) (+4)

Please follow these 7 standard rules for this jam series:
  • HAVE FUN - The more you focus on winning and the less you focus on having fun... the more you miss out! If you have a great attitude and aren't under pressure, you might turn out the greatest game in history, but applying imaginary competitive stress is only hurting you! DONT! We are all starting out and having a blast doing so.
  • You may use any engine (godot, unity, ect.) as long as it is playable on Windows. Ideally, a web build or html build for browser play so that MAC users and others can easily play off the itch.io page itself without downloading. I understand that we all don't have the specs to do an html build, so I will not hold it against those who cannot do so.
  •  All NSFW or adult themed games must have appropriate warnings on the title. Example: “(18+) Zombie Fun” or similar. If you choose to go this route, please keep it subtle. I will personally disqualify a game from winning prizes if more than one person claims it as "offensive" or if it’s clearly too excessive. Please keep in mind that as a beginner's circle we may have a younger community, which may prevent NSFW material in future jams if submissions for this game jam are excessively inappropriate. Any NSFW game will be removed if labeled offensive.
  •  This game jam will be solely judged by myself. This will prevent any double voting or unfair down votings. Jams with votes usually end with unfair results, so don’t fret! Uneven or unfair votes won't be a part of this community!
  •  You must make all assets and code yourself or by your team within the time frame of this jam. Any templates, plug-ins and/or pre-builds will not count in the originality department. This jam is intended to practice your critical thinking, creative and coding skills, not copy and paste.  Any of these will apply to the Originality category. Music must be royalty / copyright free and properly credited. so its fine to use music and fonts
  • You may not post any links when commenting and you may not post a comment for the sake of self-promotion. These comments will be deleted and this type of behavior will count negatively towards your Community Spirit score. There is a section in our community to post your links
  • Once that countdown is done, you will not be able to edit your submissions any further. It is recommended that you upload your project at least 2 hours before the deadline. This is wiggle room to catch and fix last minute touches. There will be late tickets available on request if your game has game breaking bugs that need repair.
  • This isnt just another place to reupload and show off any game demos,
    nor is it the place to show off or try to impress anyone. This is a game jam hosted for a community of people starting out. There are sections in the itch community.
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Can we use assets from the asset store?

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"You must make all assets and code yourself or by your team within the time frame of this jam. Any templates, plug-ins and/or pre-builds will not count in the originality department." So you can, but at a cost.

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No, you must make them yourself.

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is there a theme we have to follow? Do we have to use our own assets?

Host (1 edit) (+1)

Yes and yes


To be clear, you have to follow the rules in order to be eligible for a prize or honorable mention.

Submitted (1 edit) (+2)

so can I make my OWN assets now or only  during the game jam?

Host(+2)

Only during the jam, after the theme is announced. These game jams are intended to try your best and not make a masterpiece...

We also offer our Practice Circles in-between the Beginners Circles to have a place to practice without rules, and an optional theme as well if you would like.

Good luck!

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can you code with a friend or is it a solo jam?

Host(+1)

How ever you feel comfortable. Team or solo.

Hello! My friend, will be also taking part to the Jam, and we want to team up. Do we have to let you know prior or is it something we just say in game title etc? 

Also, for sure everything written from scratch, but, for instance inUnity packages such as Cinemachine, is also forbiden?


Thanks!

Host (1 edit)

Cinemachine is highly illegal in several countries. So to say it is forbidden is an understatement.. We will just pretend this conversation never happened ;)

This is the type of jam that is a community based mentality of helping and learning together. It isn't a swing for the fences, make a masterpiece type of game jam, but one that encourages everyone to learn something new, within a friendly place. As long as you are learning something and not trying to impress, you will do fine...

As for your team, make sure to properly credit everyone be ether making them admins in the game page itself, or crediting them in the game page description and maybe the game as well.

Good luck Nick!

wait where is cinemachine illegal and why is it illegal

in several countries he said

he is jokng

Hello. I was wondering if unreal 4s blueprint is okay to use? would it count as original code or would it count as a plugin or template.?

Host

I am familiar with Unreal. Show me what you got.

Also, please look above at the message to NickAugust as it will also be directed at everyone.

I think you can use blueprints because its like coding but visual.

Does the Jam let us keep the rights to games we make during the Jam and not restrict distribution after the fact?

Host (1 edit)

Of course! When did that ever become a thing that you HAVE to state this. I in no way have any intention on anything but helping you all grow.

You are the creators of something that requires hard work and time. What right would I, or any game jam host have to your art / intellectual property?
Is this a thing now where I have to put this somewhere to make sure everyone knows this? I thought it went without saying lol.

Thanks for bring this up!

I don't know I just had one Jam I was going to do had it in their rules. I think it was because they were going to release the winning game on consoles but it's been a while since I saw that. I don't think it's a typical thing I think it just happened once.

Host

Sounds like con-artistry to me lol

TechRunner - I just wanted to say how much I appreciate that your avatar icon has the T-Pride Flag in it!
Two BIG thumbs up! ;)

Yea, I made it in blender. Technically this is one of my older pfp but I like it. The flag is there on purpose since it's my flag and I like to show pride in myself.

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I'm happy you have pride in who you are! I have a number of friends - including some game devs - who are represented by this flag as well. We desperately need more gender diversity in game development. It's getting better than when I started in this industry, but still...there's a reason I use gender-neutral handles. >_<

Hi are there some limits like you could only have this or you need to have this?

Host

Did you take a look at the Rules?

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i understand now yes thank you

Submitted(+1)

Just to be clear: All assets made by ourselves, during the game jam *except* music and fonts (they can be used if royalty-free), did I understand that correctly?

Host(+1)

You understood that perfectly. I will also be making a rule breakdown video to make everything crystal clear.

There a ton of great, free SFX software that is perfectly acceptable, as long as it is credited.

Submitted(+1)

I am prepared to have so much fun. This is my very first jam, and I am beyond stoked.

Host

I am beyond stoked to have such an eager participant! Excited to see what you make. Make sure you hop into the discord to not miss out on the full experience.

Will the teams be only 4 people (maximum)

Host

This jam so far has no set size of team. Feel free to make a comfortable team.

Although that may change in the future if we keep getting overly, done up games by an entire class or excessively large teams.

Submitted

Can we use free sound effects/music from itch.io 

I'm new to this and i honestly have no idea how to make my own sounds 

Host

Absolutely

Hello!!

This is my first game jam that i am participating in so, I dont know much on how to submit games and how to build a team( I only know that I will have to ask my friends if he wants to team up with me), so can you help me out here?

Thank you,

Cant wait for the jam!!

sorry I was supposed to ask this on the official questions page I did not know about that.

Host(+1)

And as for building a team you have two options:
1) You can use the community section of this game jam and post an ad looking for a team there
or
2) You can utilize our discord and post an ad looking for a team there.

We will help you out to find your team.
Good luck!

thank you for answering .

Submitted (1 edit)

Do we have to write our code with our ideas or is it ok to watch the tutorials?

For example, in the moment, can you watch Brackeys' tutorial?

This is my first Game Jam so I'm really excited and confused and insecure because I draw terribly and I don’t have much experience in code.

Host

Tutorials are completely understandable. Just make sure you are watching it and learning. Sometimes, I like to watch something in full first, then re-watch it and go step by step along to make sure I retain, and understand as much as possible. As opposed to just blindly following and copying without trying.

Just make sure it has your own creative flair on it, and adheres to the theme, and you should be fine. We do not want to see a one for one copy, make it unique and your own!

Thanks for asking! Good Luck!

Submitted

thank you for answering! 

Hey, fist game jam for me, am wondering if we can make a VR game, or must it be a PC game.

Thanks :)

Host (1 edit)

You very well might be the only person able to play it. I wouldn't assume everyone has a VR headset, as we definitely don't, and  would be unable to play it. I doubt many people own one. Must be a PC game for your hard works sake.

This also isn't a place to show off anything or try to advertise any pre-made game demos ether.

Thanks for asking.

Thanks for the response, was curious to do VR as I want to get into VR game development, as I’m still a rookie, but will do a PC game with my friend.

Thanks.

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