My idea was actually that, based on the ratings, we would start improving our games and helping each other make them better.

If no satisfactory result is reached by the end of the deadline today, I will extend the deadline.

If I could control it, I would put a stop to that sort of thing, but I think you know there's nothing I can do about it.

Hi there—first of all, I completely understand your frustration! I won't deny that a few things might have gone a bit sideways during this jam, and yes, I’ll definitely be making some adjustments for next time.

The idea regarding feedback is a good one, but I’d like to turn that point back to you: you only left a comment on a single game yourself (correct me if I’m wrong). So, demanding that people only rate games if they’ve also left feedback implies that you either didn't rate a single game yourself or didn't provide feedback on every game you played.

The overall number of ratings isn't great; 31 ratings across 11 games is a poor statistic given the number of participants. If more people had actually participated and rated, the issue you pointed out wouldn't have been quite as significant.

I also have experience with Itch.io analytics, and it’s pretty clear that they don't always align perfectly with actual browser-based plays.

I’m planning a second edition of the CCG for August, and I’d be delighted to welcome you all back as participants!