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A topic by Lone Rabbit created Apr 30, 2021 Views: 1,095 Replies: 29
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Host(+1)

Feel free to ask questions about the jam here!

Submitted

I'm super interested in this jam. I was wondering how the theme usually works for something like that. Do you provide an actual game concept and setting, or is it a short sentence or word theme like how game jams work?

Host (1 edit)

The theme is going to be either a short sentence or a word theme like other usual game jams, but that might change because this is also the first time I'm running something like this. Feel free to give suggestions though if you have another idea. 馃檪

Can I use soundfonts from other games (ex: super mario world) in my composition or is that against the rules

Host

If you have the legal right to use it, yes. If not, I suggest you find another that is similar to it and is free-to-use.

I have two questions: can I post my video on IGTV instead of YouTube? And can I demonstrate my music implemented in a middleware?

Host (1 edit)
can I post my video on IGTV instead of YouTube?

Yes, but would be great if it's on Youtube as well.

can I demonstrate my music implemented in a middleware?

You mean something like Fmod and Wwise? Yes, but that's not exactly necessary, but if you want to go all out with it then feel free to! You still need to submit the original recording though.

Submitted (1 edit)

Hello, I have two questions

1)Can we upload a pdf instead of screenshots for the sheet?

2)the program I use to write the midis is a little old and wanky in some aspects ( guitar pro 5.2 plz dont shame me XD) and, for example, if I tune down an instrument (a guitar in D standard) it still show the notes like it was in E standard tunning so my question is: Should I send 2 audios?(like a midi that matches the sheet and a real reacorded mp3 in the original tunning) or Im fine just sending the recording and claryfing that detail in the sheet?

Thank you for making this jam and sorry for my "not so good" english XD

Cheers

Host
1) Can we upload a pdf instead of screenshots for the sheet?

Yes, I would prefer to have it as a pdf rather than screenshots if it's sheet music as well.

2)the program I use to write the midis is a little old and wanky in some aspects ( guitar pro 5.2 plz dont shame me XD) and, for example, if I tune down an instrument (a guitar in D standard) it still show the notes like it was in E standard tunning so my question is: Should I send 2 audios?(like a midi that matches the sheet and a real reacorded mp3 in the original tunning) or Im fine just sending the recording and claryfing that detail in the sheet?

You're fine just sending the recording and clarifying that detail in the sheet ^^

Can I make a game for another game jam, and submit the OST for this jam?

Host (2 edits)

No, the OST needs to be for an imaginary game and needs to follow the theme. However, after the jam ends you can use your OST however you like, including for another game jam. 

So to sum it up: the OST must be made before the game is made.

Host (1 edit)

Update: You can submit the OST for this jam if the game is not yet finished and published, but make sure it fits the theme. Cheers.

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Host

Yep, you can use any programs you want.

I seem to be late to the party, but really like the concept. Will this Jam, or a similar one, come back some other time?

Host (1 edit)

Yep! There are definitely plans for a sequel! There are no specific dates for it yet, so stay tuned! ^^

Submitted

When will we know the results?

Host

When voting ends (14/6/21) ^^

Submitted

i forgot to add a link to my soundcloud when i sent entry submission. how can i provide the link to it now?

Host (1 edit)

You can edit your submission and put it in "link to streaming services" ^^

Edit: For others, please notify me as well when you add the link.

Submitted

thank you for the reply! i added the soundcloud link now.

I hadn't put my songs on the sound cloud, but I did now. Can they still be added to the list?

Host

Yep, added!

Submitted

I forgot to provide my PDF of my score for my submission.  Will there still be an opportunity for me to submit it so I can prove that I am the original composer for my soundtrack?

Host (1 edit)

Yes, you can do that after the voting period ends. For now can you provide a google drive link (or other) to it? Or screenshots if that's easier for you.

Submitted

Thanks!  I will opt to provide the PDF after the voting period ends.

(+1)

Is voting only for people who participated in the jam?

Host (1 edit)

No, it's open to everyone, but people who have not submitted a submission will need to clear a rating queue (which at the moment is a bit broken from the preferred platforms option)

(+1)

Okay, awesome, thanks! Great jam, I鈥檓 excited to participate next time you do it.

Submitted

I rated 40/85 submissions already, should I continue? I'm a bit tired of all the new musical information my brain's been receiving and feel like if i keep going, my reviews will begin to worsen...

Submitted

Oh and I edited my submission and added a soundcloud link!