Wowie Jam 3.0

Hello, I really love the jam theme and started making a game. I’m a GNU/Linux user, and I don’t have the time to setup and rage on a Win10 VM. My question is: Is it allowed to submit a game to this game jam without Windows binaries? I can build for GNU/Linux, FreeBSD if I have time, and will include sources. A competent Windows dev should be hable to find out how to build it ─ I’m not.

Thanks in advance, I wish you have a nice day.

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago(+1)

Yes, sure, it is allowed to do that. Just note that will probably quite heavily affect the amount of people who will test your game. Asking people to download and unzip just a single file can be a stretch sometimes. I doubt anybody will create a win build just to test it. I still absolutely encourage you to go ahead with your plan, just wanted to set your expectations straight. Good luck. :)

Mowri5 years ago

I wonder what exactly wowie means?

Silvr Rain5 years ago

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/submission/1879/Wowie

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

Overall Score

Mowri5 years ago

oh thx (:

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Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

You can. Just note that the more complicated it is to run / launch a game, the fewer people will play it. Not everybody has Visual Studio installed. Can you run .cs scripts without installing anything? As mentioned, it's fine with me, If possible an exe or something would probably be better.

robin43242Submitted5 years ago

I apologize for putting u into my game without asking you but I did credit you in my game!

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

All good. That's fine

bobskosSubmitted5 years ago

i have never done a game jam before, what should i build to. like webgl

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

Webgl / Html5 is obviously perfect as that allows people to play it right in the browser. Otherwise an exe for windows works for most people as well.

bobskosSubmitted5 years ago

thanks!

Bbomb11Submitted5 years ago (1 edit)

Hello jonas, I am a game dev and YouTuber and I was wondering if I was aloud to use footage of your theme reveal video in my video about the jam I just don’t want to get copyrighted. :)

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

Yes, you won't get copyrighted from me. I licensed some music from an external website so I can't speak for them. The visuals of the video are 100% safe to use, though.

Bbomb11Submitted5 years ago

Ok, thank you!

chesschaserSubmitted5 years ago

Is my game submitted?

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

Check the top right corner of your game's itch page. If it says "Submission to Wowie Jam 3", it is submitted correctly. :)

chesschaserSubmitted5 years ago

It does. Thank you!

RKI3000Submitted5 years ago

Can you feature my game for even a split second in your video?

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

That will be determined by randomness and the quality of your game. I wish I could try them all but I assume there'll just be too many. :)

RKI3000Submitted5 years ago

Thank you for answering! I saw all the comments. It must be a lot of work. Keep working on Will You Snail!

Vector SkySubmitted5 years ago

I am a kid. My computer hangs (glitches) a lot when running most of the Game Engines, and some are even incompatible with it... That's why I am developing a game in Scratch 3.0 ( scratch.mit.edu ). And that can only be played in-browser. Is it okay?

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

I think that should be fine. As long as it's easy to launch and doesn't require any additional downloads, being able to play it in the web is actually preferable. :)

Vector SkySubmitted5 years ago

Okay, thank you!

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Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

If it was made during the jam, you are allowed to submit! :)

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NadirSubmitted5 years ago

I am a kid so hope my game isn't bad. I made it using gamemaker but when I download from website windows says that it is a suspect file, even if I scanned it with Avast antivirus. What should I do?

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

That's a common issue with game jam games. Windows just blocks everything it doesn't know, it's pretty annoying. There should be a way around it when you click "more information" and "execute anyways" or something like that.

NadirSubmitted5 years ago

Thanks

but the problem is most people dont know maybe and they might think its dangerous.

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

A few people will get shied away of course, you're right, but developers who participated in a jam or two are familiar with this issue. No worries.

NadirSubmitted5 years ago

Thanks, I'm new so yeah. Also how can I make my game be more played? Also can you show it for at least a nanosecond lol.

slashergaming5 years ago

Im new to game development and could i have some tips?

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

Start with small games, learn to finish, keep it fun.
The exact tips depend on your end goal.

BurningApparatusSubmitted5 years ago

Hey Jonas! Will you be streaming random games after the submission time?

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

Not streaming but putting into a video, yes.

Silvr Rain5 years ago

Hopefully I'm allowed to use the wowie jam logo.

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

Yes

Shawn and A.J.Submitted5 years ago

Jonas, thank you for hosting this game jam!

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

Thank you for participating. :)

C6H804Submitted5 years ago

during the week is anyone will be able to vote ?

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

Yes, this week is voting week. Play and vote as much as you can. :)

Silvr Rain5 years ago

Jonas, what font do you use for the wowie jam logo?

Jonas TyrollerHost5 years ago

Probably Roboto or Open Sans but then I modified it in Photoshop so you won't be able to find a font that looks exactly like that.

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