Yeah, the theme's not great, but I'm frankly just using this as an excuse to make something I've been wanting to jam anyway. I think a good theme is inspiring or challenging, but a super broad, generic theme shouldn't stop anyone from making something either, imo.
@moonpanda Themes that generally work, as far as i've seen, are often verbs, like "grow" or a slightly abstract concept that can have multiple interpretations, like "heat". A theme should both limit and inspire.
"Fun" is not good because by definition most games are fun. So, you've basically said the theme is to make a game :P
BUT good job on organising a jam anyway :) We need more people willing to make the effort.
The timing is not great for me, would have liked 2 weeks to a month warning so I can plan things appropriately. But hey, thanks for making a jam happen, hope you all have fun :)
I'm glad you're doing this btw. I appreciate a person who gets things going and then sorts out the details later, as opposed to the person who needs all the stars to be aligned before they do anything.
Fabulous! I have some spare time and 'tis bout time for another jam. Yeah! Team up or work alone? I think I'll start off solo to get things going I guess. Since jams are usually in the spirit of working together as a team... I'll just make something about teamwork then :)
Um. This isn't a great gif (because 2-player game, and I'm all alone here), but if there's anyone who wants to make audio for this, please let me know!
([edit] I mean physically alone. @KleinM has been working with me in an inter-continental team.)
I just want to say that I think this jam turned out extremely well and you should not be discouraged by the number of entries. I hope you'll host it again (maybe with a bit more notice)
Mine is up now, FerrisFun. Will add images soon. All things considered I think this turn out was great, and I for one hope you continue your initiative for short jams.
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"Fun" is not good because by definition most games are fun. So, you've basically said the theme is to make a game :P
BUT good job on organising a jam anyway :) We need more people willing to make the effort.
Small request, can you change the category of this post to Online Competitions & Jams instead of Events?
Themes should be limitations to spurt something interesting - a completely open canvas often is difficult to start on.
But I'm making something anyway so :P
Thanks for organising! That's the raddest :)
Team up or work alone? I think I'll start off solo to get things going I guess.
Since jams are usually in the spirit of working together as a team... I'll just make something about teamwork then :)
and...joined on itch.io.
Project is called Fireteam (itch.io).
MGSA Link
([edit] I mean physically alone. @KleinM has been working with me in an inter-continental team.)
itch.io:
https://sleepingsafari.itch.io/frozen-up-ninja
MGSA:
http://makegamessa.com/discussion/4685/mgsa-online-jam-1-frozen-up-ninja#latest