- Hi there! What’s your name? Want to introduce yourself?
My name is Butch, I’m from the Philippines. I’m just starting out on game development, but I’ve been a programmer for a long time.
- Did you participate in the last jam we held? If so, what do you plan on doing better this time? If not, what’s your reason for joining?
This is my first game jam. I just wanted to level up my game building skills.
- What games are your favorites? Did any of them inspire you, or made you want to make your own?
I’ve played lots of games a long long time ago, now - not so much, but I’m rekindling my interest. My favorites back then were Rainbow 6 Siege, CS, Zelda Ocarina of Time as well as the really old old retro classics: Tetris, Lode Runner, Arkanoids, etc.
- Do you have experience with game development? What did you do/with what engine?
Just picked up Godot early last year. I finished one 2D game and I’m now trying to learn the other non-programming stuff related to being a solo developer – publishing, marketing, monetization, etc. I’m also learning about making graphics and audio assets as well.
- Tell us about something you’re passionate about!
I love the freedom to build something from start to finish and bring it out to the world to see if people will like it or not. It doesn’t have to make money (but learning to do that as well can also be interesting).
- What are your goals for this game jam?
- Just learn to scope out a small game and finish it within the deadline.
- Learn some new aspect of game development.
- Any advice to new participants?
I’m new to building games as well, so probably not much. However, as a long time developer, I can offer advice on programming in general:
- learn to use git (version control)
- refactoring your code (with unit tests) will payoff dividends the bigger the game and can make you faster by reducing time spent debugging your code.
- What can the admins do to improve your jam experience?
Since this is my first, I don’t know yet.
- What are some of the past works you’ve made for the jam? Show off your favorites!
None yet.
- Bonus: Got any question suggestions? Let us know for next year!
Once I finish this one, I’ll see. Thanks for doing this and encouraging newbies like me!