Q: Can I get started early?
A: Yes, but we don't allow previously finished games in the jam- you need to work on your game at least partially (not just a few days) during the jam.
Q: What engines can I use?
A: Any engine you'd like, but the final product must be a visual novel or heavily story-driven game. Some engines that are good for visual novels are listed in the Visual Novel Development Resources thread.
Q: Will there be ratings? Is this ranked?
A: No and no. This is meant to be one of the most relaxed and chill (pun intended) VN jams to end off the year. Don't treat this as a competition.
Q: Can I submit gore? Or blood? Or ero content?
A: Treat this jam as if it's PG-13. Outright depictions of sex and gore are not allowed. For everything else, use your best judgement.
Q: Can I use generative AI assets (such as assets made with Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, etc.) in my game?
A: No.
Q: Can I submit a demo or WIP game?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I make something that isn't anime-style?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I make something that isn't a dating sim or romance game?
A: Yes.
Q: Why do I have to include screenshots of my game on the itch.io page?
A: We do this because it's the bare minimum for us to see if it's a real game or not and if it's a visual novel. Players are also wary of games that don't have any screenshots as they could be viruses. You've spent a month making an entire game, you can spend 2 minutes taking and uploading screenshots.