[Game Jam] Announcing the Flaming Hot Jam!

[TheBlondeBass]

This is a follow-up to my recent poll, since I got promising results there! I have created a game jam on itch.io, planned between June 21 and August 21. The goal is to, as a team of the size of your choice, finish and submit a game during this time period.

BUT! It must follow a theme that will be revealed on June 21. The reason why it starts so far from now is to let people form teams and try out various game building tools. Speaking of, I'm planning to post a blog this weekend containing some flaming hot tips! And remember, it's not only for coders -- art, music, voice over, writing are all useful! Even a team lead to set goals in a larger team can be a useful asset.

I'm also giving some money away to charity for each submitted game, so consider joining for free karma

Check out the game jam here!

 

[RolanberryPrins]

Jam Joined! But remember us US'ers have to be over 21 for beers.

 

[TheBlondeBass]

The kids can have a little sip this time, as a treat! Thanks for joining!

 

[RolanberryPrins]

The kids can have a little sip this time, as a treat! Thanks for joining!

No worries! thanks for organizing it!

 

[✨ Matt ✨]

Are there even enough people here who know code to do a game jam?

 

[zatoseyes]

As a wise dhampir once said: "I'm interested in this."

I'm not sure if I'll be able to participate at this time because life is happening to me and I need it to calm down somewhat, but I'll circle back before 22 days is up. Regardless, I fully support this spicy jam and all the participants.

 

[TheBlondeBass]

Are there even enough people here who know code to do a game jam?

It's an opportunity to learn

And it's possible to think outside the box too. Someone we know was interested in possibly making a board game.

 

[TheBlondeBass]

As a wise dhampir once said: "I'm interested in this."

I'm not sure if I'll be able to participate at this time because life is happening to me and I need it to calm down somewhat, but I'll circle back before 22 days is up. Regardless, I fully support this spicy jam and all the participants.

Hopefully things calm down on your end!

 

[D-Volt]

This sounds like fun, but honestly I don't even know how you start making a game jam project. I've never even coded once in my life. Is there like a "Game Jam for Dummies" guide somewhere I could follow just to get a feel for it?

 

[TheBlondeBass]

I'm writing one as we speak!

 

[TheBlondeBass]

The blog is up! https://www.destructoid.com/--592584.phtml#post

 

[RolanberryPrins]

Is there a place to recruit/apply for teams or is that happening on communicord?

 

[TheBlondeBass]

Good point! A new dedicated channel was added to communicord to help with that.

 

[TheBlondeBass]

How's everyone doing? Have you all started testing out engines?

I'm messing around with Pico-8 today, sprites sizes are so tiny!

 

[✨ Matt ✨]

Been learning to code and animate over the past four days, and here's the progress I've made so far!

 

[TheBlondeBass]

Your progress is super impressive so far! Though the sliding around in the video combined with the music is kind of spooky haha.

 

[✨ Matt ✨]

Though the sliding around in the video combined with the music is kind of spooky haha.

 

[TheBlondeBass]

Progress report time! My little test room feels a bit more lively now that I can show text on screen.

 

[✨ Matt ✨]

Does the door work yet?

 

[✨ Matt ✨]

Oh, I'm fucking stupid. Forgot to post the progress video I made on my animation code. I have it all set up, I just need to add each direction's animation as I go. Right and left are already working!