[GameJam] Ludum Dare 33 @ Microsoft Bryanston - August 21-23
Hey Everyone,
Microsoft will be hosting a venue for the upcoming Ludum Dare 33, running from August 21-23.
The event will open on Friday in the evening and run until Sunday afternoon. I will update this thread with more detail as things get finalised.
When: 5PM Friday evening to 5PM Sunday afternoon, August 2015
Where: Microsoft Campus Bryanston, 3012 William Nicol Drive, Bryanston, Johannesburg
How: Send me a message if you're attending. Entry is restricted between 22h00 and 06h00. For 24hr access send me your Name, Surname, Email Address, Telephone Number and Suburb for submission to security.
What is Ludum Dare?: Head on over to the site to read up more, but basically there are two competitions: Solo and Jam; 48 and 72 hours respectively. Both encourage you to make a game to a secret theme revealed at the start. Once your game is completed within the time limit, you upload and it will be judged by online voters in the two weeks after the event. Many use the jam to explore a new framework, or to learn a new language, within the premise of building a game. Many who do this do not finish their game. This is fine, as they will learn a lot. The goal is to enjoy the Jam atmosphere provided at the event.
This is one type of game development environment. It is invaluable for first timers.
Equipment: Only tables, chairs, power and internet are supplied. Everything you intend to work with must be supplied by you or your team. Ludum Dare is typically a digital GameJam, but there is nothing stopping you from creating a board game, card game, or a game in some other medium. I don't know how this affects the judging online, but for the local event this is welcome.
Software: A lot of the tools used to make games at these events is free to use, or open source. You can get all of it at the Jam if you are a first timer, and if not, you already know what you want to use ;)
Food: This must be supplied by you. Either bring cash for the local food joints, or pack your own foods, enough for the duration. Hot beverages will be available at the premises, but you can bring you favourite beverage to keep you hydrated and fueled up. This is a marathon event.
Sleep: While there is plenty of space, the venue was not designed to accommodate sleepers. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow if you intend to rest. An inflatable mattress of sorts would probably not go amiss either.
Duration: The event is continuous throughout the weekend, but complete attendance is optional. You may come and go as you please during the weekend*, as long as you enjoy the event. Often Jammers will leave to sleep elsewhere and resume Jamming the next day. It is not even mandatory to take part in the Jam as long as you don't negatively disrupt the Jammers; so come and visit.
Local Stores: There is a shopping centre across the road which has a a Mexican place, pizza place, a Nandos, a KFC, and a Pick'n'Pay.
This jam venue is open to anyone, so come through even if you can't spend the whole weekend jamming.
* See How section for access times.
Edits:
Updated 2015-08-12 with security information.
Updated 2015-08-20 with venue information.
Updated 2015-08-20 with time and beverage information.
Microsoft will be hosting a venue for the upcoming Ludum Dare 33, running from August 21-23.
The event will open on Friday in the evening and run until Sunday afternoon. I will update this thread with more detail as things get finalised.
When: 5PM Friday evening to 5PM Sunday afternoon, August 2015
Where: Microsoft Campus Bryanston, 3012 William Nicol Drive, Bryanston, Johannesburg
How: Send me a message if you're attending. Entry is restricted between 22h00 and 06h00. For 24hr access send me your Name, Surname, Email Address, Telephone Number and Suburb for submission to security.
What is Ludum Dare?: Head on over to the site to read up more, but basically there are two competitions: Solo and Jam; 48 and 72 hours respectively. Both encourage you to make a game to a secret theme revealed at the start. Once your game is completed within the time limit, you upload and it will be judged by online voters in the two weeks after the event. Many use the jam to explore a new framework, or to learn a new language, within the premise of building a game. Many who do this do not finish their game. This is fine, as they will learn a lot. The goal is to enjoy the Jam atmosphere provided at the event.
This is one type of game development environment. It is invaluable for first timers.
Equipment: Only tables, chairs, power and internet are supplied. Everything you intend to work with must be supplied by you or your team. Ludum Dare is typically a digital GameJam, but there is nothing stopping you from creating a board game, card game, or a game in some other medium. I don't know how this affects the judging online, but for the local event this is welcome.
Software: A lot of the tools used to make games at these events is free to use, or open source. You can get all of it at the Jam if you are a first timer, and if not, you already know what you want to use ;)
Food: This must be supplied by you. Either bring cash for the local food joints, or pack your own foods, enough for the duration. Hot beverages will be available at the premises, but you can bring you favourite beverage to keep you hydrated and fueled up. This is a marathon event.
Sleep: While there is plenty of space, the venue was not designed to accommodate sleepers. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow if you intend to rest. An inflatable mattress of sorts would probably not go amiss either.
Duration: The event is continuous throughout the weekend, but complete attendance is optional. You may come and go as you please during the weekend*, as long as you enjoy the event. Often Jammers will leave to sleep elsewhere and resume Jamming the next day. It is not even mandatory to take part in the Jam as long as you don't negatively disrupt the Jammers; so come and visit.
Local Stores: There is a shopping centre across the road which has a a Mexican place, pizza place, a Nandos, a KFC, and a Pick'n'Pay.
This jam venue is open to anyone, so come through even if you can't spend the whole weekend jamming.
* See How section for access times.
Edits:
Updated 2015-08-12 with security information.
Updated 2015-08-20 with venue information.
Updated 2015-08-20 with time and beverage information.
Comments
@Asbestos, will we have 24hr access?
Anyone want a lift? Lol
Have fun!
Front gate entry will be restricted from the hours of 22h00 to 06h00 unless you are registered with security.
If you want to enter the property between those times I'll need to submit your name, email address, telephone number and suburb to security. I will be collecting those details and submitting them some time before Friday 21st.
At all other times you'll only be required to sign in at the front gate.
@Asbestos can we start on the gathering of details?
@Asbestos At the meetup, Dave said we actually did have 24 hour access? But no coffee D:.
@dislekcia Thanks! <3
@Bensonance It works like this:
Anyone already on premises will not be kicked out.
Anyone who wishes to leave can do so at any hour.
Anyone who wishes to enter the premises during the hours of 06h00 to 22h00 can do so.
Anyone who wishes to enter the premises at any time must submit their details to security, through me.
If you're going to be arriving after dark I recommend that you submit your details to smooth proceedings.
Is this a BYOC event? (stupid question maybe but I thought I would ask anyway).
Oh, computer. Yes, bring your own computer :)
So yes you can start off site and anywhere. Just look out for the ludum dare theme, go to the site.
It appears we will have quite a few first timers this LD: Welcome. I've updated the OP with details on what you should expect and bring as a first-timer.
@SUGBOERIE Whats that? :P
Bring your own extension cords and multiplugs, plug points are few and far between (literally : P)
If you don't have wireless (desktop pc or whatever) there's only like 3 or 4 LAN cables scattered around the room so if you can, try bring a switch.
Looking forward to seeing what you create!
http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-33/?action=preview&uid=21417
What started out to become a Zen-like exploration game turned more into a snake-like musical experience because of time constraints..
@pomb + @Brendon really put in their best efforts in making a really smooth playing experience!
We had a few bumps along the way but hey, it was another one of those "learning experiences"
Plus I got to implement fmod yet again!
It looks great! :D
https://soundcloud.com/jumpshipmusic/sets/ludum-dare-33-ld33