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[Event] Global Game Jam 26 - 28 January 2018

KarujiKaruji
edited in Online Competitions & Jams
Hey hey,

Global Game Jam is going to be happening again next year, in 26 - 28 January.

Registration for Jammers is open :D!

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Last year's GGJ thread

List of games from last year

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More info about GGJ:
http://globalgamejam.org/about

=== VENUES ===
Note there are two separate Joburg venues.

Johannesburg 1: Microsoft Bryanston
https://globalgamejam.org/2018/jam-sites/johannesburg

Johannesburg 2: Vega Randburg
https://globalgamejam.org/2018/jam-sites/vega-jhb
Forum Thread

Cape Town
https://globalgamejam.org/2018/jam-sites/cape-town-vega-school
Forum Thread

Port Elizabeth (NMU)
https://globalgamejam.org/2018/jam-sites/ggj-nelson-mandela-university

When: Friday, 26 Jan 17:00 - Sunday, 28 Jan 15:00
Where: Link(s) above.

Make Games!
Thanked by 1francoisvn

Comments

  • TheCorinthianTheCorinthian
    YEAH!!
    Can't wait. No leave in December due to rough deadlines, but I'm so taking the Friday leave to prep and the Monday to recover. Going to be AWESOME
  • WolfbeardWolfbeard
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    Last year was amazing! Can't wait for this GGJ to go down!
  • TuismTuism
    The Vega kids really should join the main Joburg group ;)

    Looking forward to another GGJ, our annual everyone-shows-up jam :)
    Thanked by 1Timothy
  • dammitdammit
    Tuism said:
    The Vega kids really should join the main Joburg group ;)

    Looking forward to another GGJ, our annual everyone-shows-up jam :)
    Or you could join them :P There will be food and workshops.

  • TuismTuism
    dammit said:
    Tuism said:
    The Vega kids really should join the main Joburg group ;)

    Looking forward to another GGJ, our annual everyone-shows-up jam :)
    Or you could join them :P There will be food and workshops.

    Foooooooooood :D

    Let's see what kind of numbers we all have, I'm all for consolidation but MS is simply so very convenient :)
  • ladyinblackladyinblack
    I'm from Durban and a very keen game developer. Still learning things as I go along. Is there anybody else in Durban that would like to team up.
    Thanked by 1PS89
  • japiegreeffjapiegreeff
    Never been to Vega so I think I will give it a try - free food doesn't hurt :D
    Thanked by 1PS89
  • EvanGreenwoodEvanGreenwood
    Whoa! Thorsten (of AMAZE) is one of the keynote speakers for GGJ this year !
    Thanked by 1PS89
  • AlbertB88AlbertB88
    I Would like to join so bad but I'm a super noob i don't know that much and I'm still learning .And i don't know anyone to make games with. I would like to learn as much as possible at this game jam. Is there place for Super noobs like me?
  • TuismTuism
    AlbertB88 said:
    I Would like to join so bad but I'm a super noob i don't know that much and I'm still learning .And i don't know anyone to make games with. I would like to learn as much as possible at this game jam. Is there place for Super noobs like me?
    Simply, yes :)

    Global Game Jam is an event with all kinds of different people all all different levels. The important thing is to meet people, meet and learn. Whatever you make is a learning experience. Join!
    Thanked by 1PS89
  • vincevince
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    Hey @AlbertB88. There definitely is a place for everyone! Please do come as it is a great place to start and to change from super noob to beginner and onwards. I'd suggest asking around for someone to jam with, and if you have some skill in art/programming/making coffee you can just help them out and you will learn a lot over the weekend!

    Even if you feel you wont be able to contribute with your current skill set it is fine, there is always something that needs doing and we all have to start somewhere.
    Thanked by 1Tenebris_Lab
  • dammitdammit
    Hi All. A reminder that you need to register on the Global Game Jam site BEFORE the event. I know a lot of people who say they are going but that's not reflecting on the actual site - and we need accurate numbers please!
  • PS89PS89
    Why are there two JHB groups?
  • AlbertB88AlbertB88
    Guys thanks for your replies. So i can can program and do unity. What should i bring to the game jam. Like my laptop , A chair ? ect. And coffee.
  • vincevince
    @AlbertB88 That's great! It would depend on the jam site I believe. Feel free to ask in the respective location's thread. But in general yeah just whatever you'd need to develop on and what you would need extra. I believe most of our local sites will have desks and chairs available so you need not worry about that.
  • TuismTuism
    @PS89 The microsoft bryanston one is the usual central one, the other one is at vega, where their students like to be. But all are welcome on both ends :)
    Thanked by 1PS89
  • dammitdammit
    In case there is any confusion, everyone needs to register on the GGJ site AND sign up for the specific jam site (venue) that you will be attending. Please spread the word!
  • PS89PS89
    Hey guys. I plan to attend the JHB Microsoft GGJ. Can someone borrow me a screen for the weekend? I can't bring my monster screen along this year.

    PM me if you can help out? Thanx :)
  • edg3edg3
    For the MS offices will I be able to bring my desktop? Don't have a way to use my tablet as a replacement anymore...

    Also need to work out if I can still be in JHB then, currently not guaranteed for myself.
  • TuismTuism
    edg3 said:
    For the MS offices will I be able to bring my desktop? Don't have a way to use my tablet as a replacement anymore...

    Also need to work out if I can still be in JHB then, currently not guaranteed for myself.
    Don't see why not, there's plenty of space :)
  • BloodCageBloodCage
    Is there a facebook group for those going to the Microsoft location in Joburg ?
  • TuismTuism
    BloodCage said:
    Is there a facebook group for those going to the Microsoft location in Joburg ?
    No group but there's an event:
    https://www.facebook.com/events/2067940266779848/?ref=br_rs

    But besides the fb stuff, make sure you register at the official ggj site and put yourself into the joburg jam site. That's important.

    https://globalgamejam.org/2018/jam-sites/johannesburg
  • BloodCageBloodCage
    Tuism said:
    BloodCage said:
    Is there a facebook group for those going to the Microsoft location in Joburg ?
    No group but there's an event:
    https://www.facebook.com/events/2067940266779848/?ref=br_rs

    But besides the fb stuff, make sure you register at the official ggj site and put yourself into the joburg jam site. That's important.

    https://globalgamejam.org/2018/jam-sites/johannesburg
    Thanks I’ve signed up on the official site :) was going to go to the other joburg location but this one is closer to me.
  • dammitdammit
    General reminder to register on GGJ AND sign up for the jam venue you'll attend.
  • Tim_HarbourTim_Harbour
    Wow, it's been ages since I've been to one of these.... I'm tempted.
  • TuismTuism
    Tim_Harbour said:
    Wow, it's been ages since I've been to one of these.... I'm tempted.
    COME.

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    Thanked by 1Tim_Harbour
  • Tim_HarbourTim_Harbour
    I have no idea why but I feel subconsciously compelled now. ;)
    Thanked by 1Tuism
  • PS89PS89
    So, can anyone help me borrow a screen for the event? Pretty please? :D
  • DarthFishyDarthFishy
    PS89. If you come through to the Vega Campus GGJ I think I might be able to help you out.
    Thanked by 1PS89
  • PS89PS89
    DarthFishy said:
    PS89. If you come through to the Vega Campus GGJ I think I might be able to help you out.
    Hey Darth Fishy. I'm going with a friend from PTA, we are going to Microsoft :D
  • KleinMKleinM
    Unity has made a list of free assets for the GGJ2018: https://assetstore.unity.com/lists/global-game-jam-2018-free-assets-63987
    Thanked by 1PS89
  • edg3edg3
    So Microsoft offices, when are we meeting up?

    ~~//~~

    Also, Game Maker Studio license sorted again finally (yay Steam), Unity working (free mode since my 3.0 license cant work and Unity support don't help at all), MonoGame, anything else I need?

    Would anyone potentially want to use a completely new engine? Forgot about GGJ and started it yesterday (hopefully, I have it usable later today or early tomorrow). I am still debating the mish-mash of what I will add when I get it completely working for myself. I just wanted to challenge myself. (Currently only C++, hopefully after tomorrow will be C# and F support for "dev")

    ~~//~~

    Also for everyone the Unity free assets are awesome but some people don't like Unity (I just don't like the license struggle I'm having) and prefer other engines so here is a dumb of assets you can go look at:
    - Itch.io
    - Game Dev Market
    - Kenney
    - Open Game Art

    They fit tons of categories and art requirements for you but I can say it's just to have easy art for starting out and it makes GGJ more exciting when you build your own art and music as well.
  • megaguy32megaguy32
    Any news on the theme?
    I'm not participating in the event unfortunately, but I'm hoping to work on something small with my friends from home, in honour of the GGJ.
  • francoisvnfrancoisvn
    megaguy32 said:
    Any news on the theme?
    I'm not participating in the event unfortunately, but I'm hoping to work on something small with my friends from home, in honour of the GGJ.
    We can't publicly post the theme until it has been announced world-wide, because the jam's starting is staggered. Hawaii is the last place to get started. I don't know the theme yet either :)
  • megaguy32megaguy32
    Aw, that's unfortunate, but fair. All the more reason to participate next year.
    Just out of curiosity, there's not a way to find out privately, is there?
  • PombPomb
    I'm saddened by not being able to join GGJ this year, have fun peeps.
  • francoisvnfrancoisvn
    The theme this year is "Transmission". Have fun y'all!
    Thanked by 1dammit
  • KleinMKleinM
    Well done to everyone who managed to submit something!
    Here's the links to the games per site:
    Jhb Microsoft
    Jhb Vega
    Cpt Vega
    Thanked by 4dammit francoisvn megaguy32 critic
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