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make sure your quest submission is only one page -- per official rules everything past the first page will be ignored for judgement, so if your submission includes a "cover" page it'll actually be disqualified since the first page isn't a quest.

I'd be less of a stickler on this but the jam has started and I've already advised one participant when they asked if they could have a cover, so please mind the rule so it doesn't bite you!

(You can still upload a version of your quest to the itch page you're using, just make sure to submit a quest that has all applicable quest map and noyes on its FIRST page only!)

Thanks!

Ash

there are no prizes mentioned because there are no prizes :)

Thanks, 

Ash

before the submission phase, I updated some of the details of the rules, and specified exactly what third party assets are now allowed in the design of your submissions.  I also added what prizes are up for winning!

Please see the video for a breakdown!

excellent :)

LOL

that....I don't know how that is possible. WHAT XD

Sorry for the lack of page flair.  That'll just distract you anyway - with the time you save not looking at fancy graphics, you can download and play HeroQuest!

This has nothing to do with me being absolutely lazy

Whwn you export Bakin games from the engine youll get a folder, the entire contents of this folder must be uploaded together (ideally as a zip) for a game to be played

This is a fantastically written proposition with very clear examples and gets to the point.

I would like any and all in favor to support ant way they can.

Itch.io -- please consider additional controls for the blocking feature and help address these very pertinent privacy and security concerns!

A continuation of the lore left to us by Floral Disaffect?

Yes, yesssss...

It will be interesting seeing where this goes.

the very first month of the YLJ is drawing to its judgement period soon,  with six days left to submit!

I have a bit of advice for people at any stage of their development:

Submit EARLY - you CAN replace your submission (as long as it is still WITHIN the submission period, NOT AFTER) so, submit early and replace your submission as you get updates done, if you need!  Better to submit early and not get the chance to get a particular update done, than to miss the date and get nothing submitted!

Also, please note that ONLY entries submitted before the submission period ends will be played and judged.  If you are able to continue editing and uploading and updating, those versions will *not* male it to the judgement phase out of fairness to the other participants.

Questions?  Ask here or join the Discord!

Thanks!

Ash

it's quite alright, no rush from me, especially during the holidays!

Let's see what we can do with that website.  I am always highly appreciative when resources for HQ are kept free (donations notwithstanding of course).  Please keep an eye out for a video on the channel in a week or so...sooner if I can work it out.

You are always welcome to use my business email or join the Discord (both linked in any YT description), or post a comment on any vid :)

Regards!

I liked how it was set up and the idea of going to grab some co panio s to fight stronger enemies is fun.  Also liked the custom assets!

Arion Games, you've been selected as the winner of the jam.

Please join the Bakin Discord (link on the jam page) if you haven't already, and message CompanionWulf to claim your prizes. 

in four days, the jam submission period will conclude.

Thr judgement period will begin shortly after, with video playthroughs of each submission until all games have been played.

After that, the winner will be chosen amongst the submissions.

I look forward to playing all of the games.  If you still haven't submitted yet, there's still time, but don't let it get away from you - submit incomplete if you have to, as I still consider incomplete submissions as valid entries, and they still get showcase videos!

See you soon!

Ashes

fantastic, arcade-style gameplay.

story beats were timed excellently, and told in dialogue without imagery which worked really well.

great work folks.

This is SO cool!

I wanted to take a second and clarify that, anyone submitting to the jam can use the newest version of RPG in a Box if they want (maybe some folks were waiting on this before making their game?), but it's completely up to you which version of RPGiaB you use -- any and all versions are allowed!

Are there any questions on anything concerning the Jam?

I hope everyone has a great day!

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Wow-ing like the Wilson, Owen

Jam's a boat never stop rowin'

Time is passing never slowin'

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like my rhyme so fine and flowing

scratch on Itch you know we're going

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I really do thank you for being so understanding :]

Really wish I'd been able to get back to you sooner, though.

I'll happily video the non-jam one, free of restrictions.  If you'd like to take the time to make any changes, go right ahead, and I'll just await your approval before proceeding!

I'd like to also put a bit more spotlight on your other works, so let me know if there are non-itch links you'd like folks to be aware of, if they aren't already following!

Regards!

Hey Banjo, thank you for flagging me on this.  It dropped completely off my radar after I looked into it (I have too many threads of communication in too many places, but that is a 'me' problem; I apologize!!).

I certainly did not find anything , and the quest does not warrant disqualification as-is.  

I'd like to offer it entry into the next jam, or perhaps I can do a video presentation on it and it alone, to make up for the inconvenience.  I truly am sorry this mishap removed the quest illegitimately.  

absolutely yes, all fine!

by now, it's clear that the winner of the winner is Knifish Games with Kaleido 1!

Congratulations Knifish!  All the prizes will be distributed from their sponsors at different times but I will be in touch soon to help!

The jam results video is live and you can view the winning message here!

Great job to all participants and thank you all so much for making this one of the best jams ever!

I'm so excited, for many reasons:

-you're super creative and I sincerely enjoy playing what you create, ever since "There was a Game Here, It's Gone Now"
-I know it will be a project you enjoy making because there is so much attention put into the trailer :)
-I love seeing these kinds of Vroid models in projects

-It's one of my favorite engines

-Alice is one of my favorite stories ever and I enjoy seeing interpretations / works based on it
-The jam version of the older game had a very fun gameplay loop :D

as long as the game itself isn't made available, it is fine to promote and upload promotional materials of it.  I will also put this question in the jam page for future jams :]

UPVOTE UPVOTE UPVOTE YEAH LETS F GOOOOOOOOOOOO

This is such an incredibly charming experience.  I love the characters' personalities and the ease of gathering materials for crafting.  The animations use are really great.  I look forward to more development!!

I highly enjoyed the visuals and feel of the open world.  It felt like there could be so much to explore and do, in a full game version.  I appreciated the custom graphics. Very well done, as always ^_^

I played and enjoyed the pre-alpha demo submitted for the jam.  While there is not much to go on, I wanted to say I really appreciated the use of the graphic here and the fun and super charming design style that is presented.  What a beautiful presentation and an absolutely lovely representation of BAKIN, I do encourage you to continue development on this demo and sharing your progress!!

four minutes before the deadline!? 

what a cool concept.  It shows a game about ship battles is possible and the concept is really cool.  The challenge aspect is also a lot of fun.  Well done on this.

There appear to be AI images used in the game's item graphics and pause menu.  As such, I have disqualified it from the contest.

However, I still played the game, so a video will still be shown about it.   Thank you for your submission!

Good catch, Idoll!!

I have fixed this, because community voting is not supposed to be available in this jam! 

I must have hit a button while editing / revising jam on my phone? ><; But, it's fixed now.  Thank you!!

only two hours to go, don't get caught by the deadline boogeyman and submit now!

Forgot to add music? Submit!

Missing a wall? Asset? Boss? Submit!

Typos? Sumbit!

Title screen says wrong thing? Submit!!

Not absolutely 100% perfect and an incredible showcase of your talent and skill in a limited timeframe?!  That wasn't the point of any of this, SSUUUBMIIIIT!

let's go!

Rule 6 stresses that no AI assets may be used for the submissions entered into this jam.

Please consider this rule seriously, as games may not be vetted before the deadline, and if AI is found in the project, that project will be disqualified and removed without a chance of re-submission.

In regards to assets that are strongly suspected to be AI generated, they will be treated as if they were generated and the submission will be removed.

I understand that this means the potential for removal of games that do not use AI.  I also understand that some game developers hire a third party to provide the assets, without knowing that those assets could be AI generated.

I ask that everyone uses their very best judgement in this matter, and I apologize for inconvenience that this causes.  This will create situations that may need to be considered for subjective judgement and clearer ruling in future jams.

Thank you.

Ash

Hello, cnxygame.

In regards to your submission "Legend of the Wuxia Heroes"

It is found that AI art assets are used for the intro of the game and possibly for the character portrait art.  This violates rule 6 of our jam.

This rule is taken very seriously as it affects the fairness of the entrants' submissions and as such, your entry has been disqualified and removed.

In the interest of giving another chance, I would like to extend this offer: if you would like to re-submit a version of the project with these assets completely removed, before the jam deadline, it would be accepted and the game could be presented as an entry. ^^

Thank you,

Ash

thank you, that's on me then, sorry to bother! 

Hi ingenoire,

Thabk you for your submission.  Would you mind re-submitting the game with the NO A.I assets pledge box checked?  Alternatively, if you pledge that the game does not contain AI assets in a quick reply to this comment, you don't have to resubmit ^_^

Thank you!

The prize pool extended, thanks to Darkand Arts and 8Pancakes4Lunch with some awesome prizes for the Grand Winner!

HOWEVER, there's only five days left, so it's time for my general advice!

-Don't panic.  I SAID DON'T PANIC!

-Don't forget to put your "player starting point" in the correct place.  I don't think anyone has ever forgotten to do this before....except me ;_;(The Endra Wish, Patchwork's Jam -- you were NOT MEANT to start out in the Bathrooms.)

-If you have a lot of areas that are unfinished but non-essential, you can leave them in!  The judgement phase will not take into account the finished-or-unfinished-ness of any entry, and the exploration will be fun for us!

-However, if you are building a game beyond the jam version, and you'd like the areas to remain spoiler free or they were developed out of scale, just put a blockade - a collision of any kind or an NPC saying "You can't go this way, it's not finished" will be just fine.  But my advice is still make the whole dang thing visible for all.

-Get that title changed to whatever the project should be called -- it's not a big deal, but even if you don't make a title screen, don't forget to change at least the text.  It helps with the immersion.  Trust me.  It's better than YOUR TITLE HERE or PROJECT_13.  Actually, Project 13 sounds cool.  Maybe leave it in.

-The game you have currently is not a reflection of "the best you can do" or "how the the world sees you" -- it's just a jam, and as I state every jam, sometimes life happens and you just can't submit the project you wanted to see submitted.  My own philosophy is "something is beter than nothing" so I highly encourage you to submit even if you aren't halfway done. Seeing "what could have been" is STILL very interesting from a dev standpoint and based on feedback of ANY unfinished game from ANY previous jam, it's a PLUS to other devs and people curious about the engine(s) involved when they can see what someone was going for - what their vision was!  So, submit!

-and finally -- and this is the most important - GO AHEAD and make your game playable now, and submit it.

You heard me.  Submit the EARLY version now, and continue work on it and submit the best version you can later before the jam ends.

This is a failsafe.  You'll get the security of having at least submitted your project.
If you climbed out of scope or scale during the dev phase, this will bring you back down to earth -- it's time to triage and prioritize only what needs to be done right away.

Finally, DO NOT wait until the last minute to upload.  The pain of submitting a few minutes past the deadline because of timezone confusion or whatever is very avoidable -- and only entries submitted WITHIN the submission period are valid.  no extensions, no exceptions!

Observe the timer -- it's accurate, so don't wait until the last minute!!

Now, back to devving!

it is OK to make a game that can only be played qith controller (it is also fine if it can only be played with keyboard or any other combo of inputs).  Please note in the game itself to let players know ^_^