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ZFGC Game Jam '14 - NOW OPEN
« on: July 23, 2014, 10:26:47 pm »
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Yes, that's right ZFGC!  We are hosting a motha' forkin' game jam!

For those unfamiliar with game jams, developers are given an allotted time to develop a game based around a very vague theme.  The theme can be worked in as a mechanic or as some other part of the game (an end goal for example). 

Usually game jams only last the duration of a weekend, or a week at most.  However, we here at ZFGC are forkin' fantastic.  We're giving the whole month of August for entrants to dev dev dev! 

THE THEME!!!!
And the theme of Game Jam '14 is....

GORONS!!!

Your game MUST be themed in some way, shape or form around gorons!  We don't care what it is, it could be about a goron picking flowers for all we care.  The only other requirement is a little twist we're adding.

The mystery sound effect!  Attached to this post is a dummy audio file.  This file MUST appear somewhere in your game.  Use it wherever you want.  As a menu selector, as an attack, whatever.  The fun part for everyone is that when we turn these games loose for everyone, we're going to replace that audio file with our mystery sound effect.  None of you are going to know what it is.  Are you going to end up making a cannon that makes cute little fairy sounds?  Or maybe your explosion sound effects are going to sound like Mario screaming as he falls to his death.  Whatever the case is, the provided dummy audio file needs to be references externally from the project so we can actually change it.  If you don't know how to do this, please let us know so we can help you.  And to be specific, this is a sound effect!  It is not music!

So a quick summary of the rules:

1) The theme of the game is gorons.
2) The game must include our provided dummy audio file (attached to this post)
3) Teams are allowed with a max of 2 people per team.
4) Whatever assets you use that you did not create, you must credit them.



For the first time in the history of ZFGC, WE ARE GIVING AWAY ACTUAL PRIZES THIS TIME.  THREE TO BE EXACT.

First place will get this guy!


Second place will get this thing!


And finally, third place will get a pack o' these things!


Games are also not expected to be a fully expansive game.  It can be a game about a goron pooping in a toilet for rupees for all we care.

SO GET ON THIS, ZFGC.  WE WANNA SEE SOME WACKY GAMES.
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Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2014, 02:16:13 am »
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I just want to point out that art and aesthetics does not necessarily matter! If your game is functional, awesome, and just generally great, it stands a chance against something that is visually beautiful.
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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2014, 03:31:00 am »
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Good thing I don't know much scripting, because getting any of those shipped here would be too expensive  :'(

Good luck to all the contestants! I'd love to see some great mini-games for this, and let's see if new people appear for this  :D
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« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2014, 11:13:07 am »
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Sounds interesting!  I'd want to participate, but I wouldn't be able to use all the time properly, since the next semester starts around the middle of August.  But I'll keep my eye on what goes on here.
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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2014, 05:53:36 pm »
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Interesting! I'll be looking forward to the challenge.
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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2014, 07:01:00 pm »
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If at all possible, can we get an early idea of who will be participating?
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« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2014, 11:17:04 pm »
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I might. I'll totally be shooting for second though - I already have like three copies of Hyrule Historia. >.>
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« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2014, 02:28:10 am »
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/r/showerthoughts
It must take a lot of skill to try and get 2nd place on purpose
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« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2014, 03:34:16 am »
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Actually Steve, the nendoroid figurine is probably the more rare and should be the first prize XD I don't know how I didn't catch this earlier.
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« Reply #9 on: July 25, 2014, 04:13:17 am »
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That's true.  I'll make the swap!
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« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2014, 07:16:22 am »
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It must take a lot of skill to try and get 2nd place on purpose
I tried to get 3rd place in a contest on purpose earlier this year and succeeded. I'm still not sure how.
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« Reply #11 on: July 25, 2014, 07:13:26 pm »
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So, with this there are some things that need clarifying.

1) Is this a Zelda fan game jam, or is it open to general projects?
2) If it is a fan game jam, what content and how much of it must be created from scratch? (e.g. use of existing sprites/models/audio from the source games or even those provided by the community).
3) Because there are physical prizes, you may want to clarify any details regarding shipping/availability. Where things can/cannot be sent and the like.
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There's such a double standard about religion in the modern world. Catholics can gather, wear white robes, and say "In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti" and be considered normal.

But if my friends and I gather, wear black robes, and say  "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn", we're considered cultists.
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Re: ZFGC Game Jam '14
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2014, 08:06:10 pm »
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Hey! On a train, will do my best to answer well.

1) we will announce the theme soon. Whether it's Zelda or non Zelda is not something I care about (can be either unless Steve has something against it).

2) seeing as its just a game jam I do not particularly mind where you get your assets. However if you're seeking on de eloping this into something bigger later on, make sure to switch assets or ask permission if done by our community.

3) good point.
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/r/showerthoughts
It must take a lot of skill to try and get 2nd place on purpose
I tried to get 3rd place in a contest on purpose earlier this year and succeeded. I'm still not sure how.
dude that's awesome.
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« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2014, 06:12:28 am »
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this sounds cool. good luck to those entering and I can't wait to see what people come up with.
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I think I'm going to take part but my submission will not be judged (seeing as I am a judge or whatever). YEEEEE I'm excited!
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DOUBLE POST SORRY FOR BREAKING THE RULES

ANNOUNCEMENT: After some consideration, we have decided that it would be appropriate to work in TEAMS! Teams may be a size of maximum 2 (e.g.: programmer and artist, two programmers, artist and artist, I don't care). What will happen with prizes? Both members of the winning team will receive the same prize (e.g. the participants of the #1 winning team will both receive a nendoroid Link figurine).

Theme and regulations will be posted shortly!
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DOUBLE POST SORRY FOR BREAKING THE RULES
Nope, sorry, going to have to ban you.

Edit: Also, platform restrictions should likely be mentioned.
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There's such a double standard about religion in the modern world. Catholics can gather, wear white robes, and say "In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti" and be considered normal.

But if my friends and I gather, wear black robes, and say  "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn", we're considered cultists.
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Nope, sorry, going to have to ban you.

Edit: Also, platform restrictions should likely be mentioned.

Good point, thanks for the tip. Steve?
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« Reply #19 on: July 28, 2014, 11:53:11 pm »
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I'm in, I just need a programmer, if anyone interested just send me a pm
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