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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKJLrmetLOI It's the ~chance of a life time~   Big Awful Jam 2016 July 1st - August 1st RULES: http://www.awfuljams.com/big-awful-2016/rules Our annual month long game jam formerly known as "The Something Awful Game Dev Challenge" is here. Sign up today at http://www.awfuljams.com
The normal huge information post has been moved over to our web zone. We have a big prize pack provided by Epic games for the Best UE4 Game category, perfect time to give UE4 a good hard look. POSSIBLE THEMES:
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Jun 13, 2016 17:00
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It's my favorite time of the year! We did some revisions on the website this year, especially adding team members to your team within the site itself. As the site has grown, I am realizing the flow is a little rough. If you need any help with the site, or have any issues to report, please head on over to the #support channel in Slack and let me know!
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Jun 13, 2016 17:04
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Only the biggest bowls of spaghetti allowed.
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Jun 13, 2016 17:24
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Been looking forward to this for the last few weeks. Pretty excited! 
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Jun 13, 2016 18:00
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I forget, did I miss the theme announcement or is that revealed when the jam starts?
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Jun 13, 2016 19:18
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RoboCicero posted:I forget, did I miss the theme announcement or is that revealed when the jam starts? We'll show the 3 possible themes on Wednesday and announce the final theme on July 1st to kick off the jam.
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Jun 13, 2016 19:40
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I was actually just thinking about the SAGDC for the year a few days ago, talk about good timing. I've been on the Wall of Shame a few times, but I've also made a few of what could passably be called games, so I'm in again this year.
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Jun 14, 2016 03:34
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This time. This time will be the time I spend more than 5 days on a game. I don't know if I can top Super Turbo Voynich Manuscript though.
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Jun 14, 2016 10:00
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I like the rule changes. It seems like it will help it keep more in the spirit of a game jam.
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Jun 14, 2016 11:38
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I intend to make a video game for this jam. Can't wait for them themes.
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Jun 14, 2016 12:30
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Themes tomorrow! I'm gonna compete and game the system now I know how the secret judge cabal functions.
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Jun 14, 2016 12:39
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Hopefully this years theme allows me to submit another terrible flappy bird clone!
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Jun 14, 2016 14:55
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I can't promise I'm going to play every single one of your guys' video games again... but I'm not promising I'm not going to play every single one of your guys' video games again.
Doom Goon fucked around with this message at 16:40 on Jun 14, 2016 |
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Jun 14, 2016 16:37
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woops ignore. Edit-As long as I'm here though, entries by total game making novices are welcome, right? Amorphous Abode fucked around with this message at 18:07 on Jun 14, 2016 |
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Jun 14, 2016 18:03
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The Silver Snail posted:woops ignore. Not only welcome, but encouraged.
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Jun 14, 2016 18:34
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The Silver Snail posted:woops ignore. First game I ever actually finished was for an SAGDC, and it was total poo poo. But then I won the following year, and got community choice last year. So yeah, if you're interested in trying to make a game, this is a perfect event to motivate you to do so.
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Jun 14, 2016 19:27
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Great! I'll be lending audio support to a few teams this jam, yet again. I've had a blast working with some of the cool folks that've made games for these jams.
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Jun 14, 2016 20:02
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It is that time of the year again. 
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Jun 14, 2016 20:48
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I've never made a game before and am generally a big dumb idiot. Do we have any resources (threads, websites, YouTube mlg montages) for first timers?
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Jun 14, 2016 21:42
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This is Games for Grandma's year I can taste it
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Jun 14, 2016 21:49
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Great Beer posted:I've never made a game before and am generally a big dumb idiot. Do we have any resources (threads, websites, YouTube mlg montages) for first timers? Tom Francis did a video series on making your first game with no experience. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN6dZWXUEzA I followed the first few lessons and it was quite good. I've never made a game either, however, and want to use this as an opportunity to learn. Instead of game maker I'll be using Pico-8 (not free), where there is some good tutorials on as well in the form of a free fanzine.
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Great Beer posted:I've never made a game before and am generally a big dumb idiot. Do we have any resources (threads, websites, YouTube mlg montages) for first timers? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z06QR-tz1_o Generally speaking: Pick a classic arcade game to clone and put your own spin on, then pick an engine (something with a lot of learning resources like Unity), follow the getting started guides and use Google to it's fullest potential. We have a slack where you can ask questions when Google can't help you, link in the OP. Calipark fucked around with this message at 23:37 on Jun 14, 2016 |
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Jun 14, 2016 23:34
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Great Beer posted:I've never made a game before and am generally a big dumb idiot. Do we have any resources (threads, websites, YouTube mlg montages) for first timers? Tons! If you're looking for 3D type stuff I would check out the Unity engine as there's a plethora of beginner tutorials all over the internet. As for 2D I would recommend Game Maker Studio. People often complain it's pretty restricting but as a beginner you shouldn't have any issues at all. Like Unity there's also a plethora of tutorials for just about anything you could ever want to do in Game Maker.
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Jun 14, 2016 23:35
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A prize for best UE4 game? Awesome, I look forward to automatically winning it. TEAM PUNCH FIGHT is back and needs sound and 3D art.
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Jun 15, 2016 00:27
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After a hiatus last summer to work on a different video game-related thing, I'm definitely ready to return for another round of designing a level, doing nothing for 2 weeks, then hurriedly slapping some gameplay together via the GUI.
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Jun 15, 2016 01:40
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blastron posted:A prize for best UE4 game? Awesome, I look forward to automatically winning it. Yeah I should probably mention in the OP that there is no Unity prize this year. Only UE4, take from that what you will. But yeah maybe give UE4 a shot, eh?
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Jun 15, 2016 01:45
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I'm starting a new job next week, moving pretty soon, and being treated for some medical stuff. July is going to be busy I imagine and participating in a game jam is probably not the best idea. I must, of course, do it anyway. Team Not Actually a Team is going to maekd gaem.
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Jun 15, 2016 03:10
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Hey, is it possible to change usernames in the awfuljams site? I changed mine here and I want to change there too just so I don't lose my legacy (in the wall of shame).
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Jun 15, 2016 06:57
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Hells yes. TEAM ADORABLE ANIMALS will be all over this.Explosive Tampons posted:Hey, is it possible to change usernames in the awfuljams site? I changed mine here and I want to change there too just so I don't lose my legacy (in the wall of shame). Also could someone change my name on the jam site from Jooo to Jo? There was a character minimum.
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Jun 15, 2016 07:05
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Yessss, you rescinded the open source rule! I can use my own engine framework as a base for game specific code+assets developed during the competition window. This is a good thing.
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Jun 15, 2016 07:20
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Never finished a game before, but this sounds like a blast! I'm definitely in.
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Jun 15, 2016 07:23
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This sounds fun. Is there a deadline for signing up to the jam (e.g. before it officially starts) or can we do that whenever we want?
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Jun 15, 2016 07:49
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Do teams carry over from previous years or do you have to form a new one for Big Awful?
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Jun 15, 2016 08:15
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This sounds really fun... I'll have to see if I can find the time though. If so, I will probably make a crappy game with programmer art by myself.
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Jun 15, 2016 11:00
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In for this - hoping the theme isn't US specific this time, as that put me off the last one.
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Jun 15, 2016 11:49
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Flatbox Studios will likely return with something magical. We're working on our first real attempt at a commercial title, but we wouldn't be where we are without SAGD.
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SUNKOS posted:This sounds fun. Is there a deadline for signing up to the jam (e.g. before it officially starts) or can we do that whenever we want? Historically, you can sign up any time before close. Once you've signed up, though, you are obligated to submit a game* or you'll end up on the wall of shame. *a real game, not just a ten minute Flappy Bird or Bejeweled clone.
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SUNKOS posted:This sounds fun. Is there a deadline for signing up to the jam (e.g. before it officially starts) or can we do that whenever we want? Anytime between July 1st and August 1st. Hidden Asbestos posted:Do teams carry over from previous years or do you have to form a new one for Big Awful? New teams for each jam. We're working toward a reusable team model, maybe next year. Also it's Wednesday so we're announcing theme possibilities and opening up voting. Note that voting isn't absolute, it just gives us an idea what everyone likes most, feel free to discuss the themes in the thread as well and argue for your favorite.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sw937tBzXP4ohPPlHeAe6s_DMTK-uRGZKjLahPFTd4s/viewform
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