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RavieSoleil53 days ago(+1)

I think they're referring to the 'game' that was a literal PNG with a 'game coming soonTM' and STILL IS, and I'm very with TuxedoedPenguin's reasoning on that one. 

If a game - or at least a tech prototype even - can't be submitted within the timeframe of the jam, then it genuinely undermines the whole reason and function of the jam, ranked or not, and should be promptly disqualified at the jam's end. At that point it's rather a hobby product they can release on their own, rather than abusing the jam for free publicity.

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DustPh0enix44 days ago(+1)

I can fully see both sides of the argument. But in my mind, as a consumer of those games and not someone who makes them, i think that even if there is nothing playable yet, it is fair game to still participate. Sure, it is a bit disappointing if the concept sounds fun but the game maybe never gets made. But instead of seeing it as "free publicity" for the creator, i see it as an opportunity to find other games from a creator who might make stuff i could be interested in. Of course only if they actually stuck to the theme in the first place. People who just post their game to every running jam no matter the themes or rules do not deserve the attention.

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RavieSoleil44 days ago

But there's the problem. If there's nothing, they never make anything, and they don't have anything, all they get is a lot of disappointed views on their page.  Instead of us not giving them attention,  they should instead not be given the chance of receiving the attention, no?

 What's the point of the deadline if you're just gonna leave a 'I promise I will make something later, just trust me bro', or indirectly advertise your other projects? Isn't the whole point of it to have something to show for it, EVEN if its just a tiny proof of concept tech demo? It all just feels like it defeats the purpose, you know.

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Aquiliqex44 days ago(+1)

I find that wild, I could never do such a thing. I at least have to complete 20% of the game before I will post it, and if I fail, I'm simply not posting it. I want to create a fun experience, not cultivate disappointment. 

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Kainik21 days ago(+1)

If that was TF Hotline I completely agree with you and I've already taken it down. It was way over-scope, and I did try finishing it, but just couldn't. I didn't think about how people might be waiting for it, so I've gone and removed the page. Hopefully I'll finish the one I'm working on this time so there'll actually be something to play :v If there isn't, there won't be a submission.

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