What's a GDD?

Great question! A GDD is a "game design document" that outlines and organizes the ideas of a potential game. It can contain written thoughts, pictures, outlines, or anything else that helps the developer(s) in the game creation process.

The Challenge

You will have 3 days to create a GDD either solo or with a team. You can use the GDD format found below, or you can absolutely create your own! 

At the Jam kickoff, we will host a game design training session on how to write these! 

Voting

The GDDs will be judged by submitters and contributors of the jam. The citreria will be as follows:

• Theme Relevance - Does this feel like an original game design and does it match the theme?
• Clarity - Is the GDD concise and clear to the reader?
• Potential playability - Is this a game that the reader would play if created?

JAM KICKOFF AT 5PM EST

Please join the discord for an informational workshop where the theme will be revealed!!

Please view the presentation and resources at this link!

The theme is:

Code of Conduct

• Treat each other with respect  
•  Be mindful of your speech and behavior towards others, especially when disagreeing  
•  Harassment or abuse of any form will not be tolerated  
•  Use appropriate profile images and names Do not send unsolicited private messages to anyone  
•  Do not share sexually explicit, racist, sexist, or otherwise disturbing content  
•  Do not disclose personal information about anyone other than yourself 
•  Do not advertise services, software, or other prods

Prizes?

We want to reward our participants for their hard work! Prizes will be announced at the Jam kickoff.

Community

Please join our community for updates and a special forum channel for those looking to form teams and meet other jam participants! JOIN HERE

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At Indie Game Academy, we believe that everyone deserves a chance to create their own games. That's why we've created a free Game Design Document (GDD) template that we're now making available to everyone.

Originally designed for our students, this template is now available to anyone who wants to use it. It's structured to be easy to navigate, with explanations for all fields and even a short guide on how to use it. The document is extensive, but it's meant to be customized by anyone who uses it. You can remove any fields that aren't relevant to your project.

Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, our GDD template can help you organize your thoughts and create a roadmap for your game development project.

You can download the PDF in the attached document or just copy the Google Docs file here: https://lnkd.in/eTdJj2BW