In the last jam that I was a part of, I remember being physically prevented from patching or re-uploading my submission (which makes sense). That doesn't seem to be the case with this jam.

I would love to patch a game-breaking bug that wasn't noticed in my game until after submission. I just don't know if that would impact my game's comments/ratings thus far. I'm also worried that it might be frowned-upon to do so, and I certainly wouldn't want anyone to feel that the submission was any less "legitimate" after patching.

What's the general opinion on hotfixes for this jam?

I have the same question, but don't know the answer, I guess Jonas himself should decide the current rule.

So, in case that he sees this, are improvements available ? I wish I could improve some stuff in my game, but I just don't because it feels wrong... Don't know.

Jonas allows it. :)

Yes you can!
https://itch.io/jam/wowie-jam-2/topic/658154/how-to-submit-and-rate-games#post-112895

Thanks for the quick responses, everybody!

I don't know, but to me, excluding a game from winning for that reason sounds kinda harsh. I think, @BenGameJamin should just upload the original build again and release his improved version, after the jam ends. For now, he could add the letter and a link to his music in the game description. Isn't that a better option, than to be blocked from winning?

I agree with Schmartin, a general exclusion does not have to be. I think it would be good if the original jam version is made available again. The instructions or the letter can be linked on the project page. I personally do not care whether the music is made available during the jam outside the game, since I only include what is integrated in the game in the rating ;)

Alright. Thanks for your opinions. If you agree we should handle it that way I'm on board. :)