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Brainstorming Thread

A topic by Internet Janitor created Sep 16, 2021 Views: 341 Replies: 4
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As we get closer to October, it's time to start thinking about what kind of program you're going to write. Having a case of programmer's-block? Let's brainstorm! Are you considering:

  • A rewrite of an existing CHIP-8 game, adding features and flourishes?
  • A "demake" of a newer game, boiling it down to its essence to cram it into CHIP-8's creative constraints?
  • An adaptation of an "analog" game- a sport, a board game, a card game, or something from an escape room?
  • A demo, focusing on technical virtuosity, visuals, and audio instead of gameplay?
  • Something "useful", like a calculator, a simulation, or an educational program?
  • A narrative experience, perhaps inspired by a favorite work of literature, music, or film?

...or something else entirely?

Submitted(+1)

I like demakes and adaptations, so that's what most of my (not very creative) ideas are so far. I hope to make an XO-CHIP game, which I haven't done so far.

Submitted(+1)

I guess I've already made a "demake" of my game from last year :P

My "demake" of 3D Viper Maze can run on the original VIP CHIP-8 interpreter as a watered down infinite-random-mazes game. I've called this version 3D VIP'r Maze ^_^

I really don't know what to make for this year's Octojam though... I had a few ideas but those are all quite ambitious. And I have a lot less spare time this October than I had last year :/

Submitted(+1)

I'm thinking about the number 8 even more than normal. In particular interpreting it as an infinity symbol.

Not quite sure where to go with it but the idea of collapsing infinite loops seems appealing? You just are scrolling through and wrapping around a level forever until you can collapse it or something? I always like jam games to have a clear start and end.

That or I could make another space battle inspired game... Hrmmmm... 

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