Banner by usarin

What is Ossan Jam?:

Previously known as Oji Jam, This is a visual novel game jam dedicated to lovers of 2D old men and those who are just getting into the amazing world of 2D old men. 

Find a team or share your idea in the discord!

Time Period: 

March 1st 12 am EST - May 1st 11:59 pm EST

Rules:

• No hateful, derogatory, or bigoted content.
• You are allowed to start before the jam starts, 
• Demos are allowed and welcome!
• Adult content is allowed, however it MUST be tagged properly with no NSFW showing in the thumbnails.  
• Absolutely no AI assets, including writing and art. 
• Use of free to use, Public Domain, and Creative Commons License resources are allowed.

FAQ:

What constitutes an old man?

According to Syd (old man expert), 35-45 is middle aged, 45-60 is older, and 60+ is old. Don't fight her on this, she will cry. 

There are many examples of what the young kids today deem as old, but here are some examples of what should be included and what shouldn't. 

Good Examples:

Kikuhiko - Grumpy old man. Very good

Yagi Toshinori (both forms) - Nice old man, can be strong, himbo!!

Lewis - The slightly tsundere and tired 40 year old LI in The Villainess Just Wants to Eat!!

Bad Examples:

Zhongli - Old in age, not in appearance

Aizawa - He's in his early 30s….

Nanami - Hot, but not an old man, just very stressed

So what type of old man can I have?

Personality does not matter. Since this is an appreciation for older men, we encourage you to show that through appearance as well. 

What type of game can I make?

This is a visual novel game jam. You are allowed to have other elements, but it must be a visual novel at its core.

What genre can I make?

Any genre is welcome! It can be a dating sim, horror, comedy, or even just a slice-of-life! Creativity is welcome and encouraged!

Do you have any examples of games with old men in them?:

I sure do! Pub Encounter is a game filled with older and old men! The other games I recommend are Dream Daddy, TeachersLP, and Old Man's Journey. There's a decent amount of games showcasing old men, so just do some searching!

You listed Zhongli as a bad example. Are we not allowed to have men thousands of years old?

You most definitely can! However, Zhongli looks young in appearance. We want to appreciate old men, including their looks, so we'd like to avoid young looking old men. 

What about fan games?

Fan games are allowed!! Just be aware of copyright!

So how old do our ossans have to be?

Ideally, 45+

If you have any more questions, make sure to ask in the community section or join the discord! Social tag is #ossanjam2024 

Have fun!