1. Hi there! What's your name? Want to introduce yourself?
Hello! So "Team Shave" is made up of me and my boyfriend ([Sh]ell and D[ave], see? Hilarious I'm sure). We're pretty nerdy and both enjoy learning new things, this seemed like a fun way to spend some time together.
2. 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?
No this is the first time for both of us. We're joining the jam because deadlines help to stay productive, and also because it's just more inspiring to do things along with other people! This jam specifically because we're beginners and most others sounded a bit scary ;)
3. What games are your favorites? Did any of them inspire you, or made you want to make your own?
I love games that are a bit more chill, puzzlers and story-driven experiences. Anything that gives you a sense of exploration without requiring mad gamer skillz. He loves Metroidvanias, so we're going to try and meet in the middle somewhere for our first project together!
4. Do you have experience with game development? What did you do/with what engine?
We're using Unity for this project because it just seems like an easy platform to get started with and has a solid helpful community. So to that end, I've been learning the basics of the engine for about a month. He's only been learning Unity for a couple of days, but has released a game once before (for the Spectrum Next, of all things!). That said, we're both coders by trade so a lot of the concepts come easier to us than to a lot of beginners, plus I have graphic design experience and he's a talented writer.
5. Tell us about something you're passionate about!
I suppose there's no point saying gaming here, since that goes for all of us. But it is a shared hobby and we really enjoying "playing" together even if that means one of us controlling a single-player game while we both give input on where to go or what to do next. Other than that, I'd say a primary passion for both of us is making things, and learning new skills that help with making things! Various crafts, woodwork, 3d printing, we tinker with all sorts of things really.
6. What are your goals for this game jam?
Honestly just to have a fun time creating something together and learn some new things. Game-wise I suppose the goal is to have a completed project that is very small scale but reasonably polished. Bonus points if it makes us laugh.