This game's take on the theme is really creative! I also like how the bullet "sponges" are literally used for the environmental hazards. I would definitely consider removing the stamina bar because I believe that the fun in this game is managing your swarm, and if the stamina system is taking away from the fun, then perhaps it shouldn't be there in the first place. I really hope this helps and I had a lot of fun overall!
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Yeah I was adjusting the stamina bar but ran out of time. I have arthritis and so it rarely affected me, and was worried it might hit other players who enjoy magnetizing. I want to replace it as energy for special abilities. (Such as a ghost toggle that your bullets ignore hazards but it drains energy.) I am absolutely wanting to polish this as soon as judging is up. Thank you for playing it!!
Ohhh I would suggest you do make a Discord and join the DokiJam server! Even if you don't plan on saying anything, it's nice to see what everyone's up to.
As for your question about updating the game during the rating period, it's only reserved for major big fixes and not features that would change the gameplay. So I don't think changing the stamina system would be allowed, unfortunately. However, I don't think the stamina system is a major issue and you shouldn't need to worry about that!
I hope this helps!