Dead Prince
Banned
Competition ends in
Hello everyone,
I’m making this thread because the weekly humble bundle deal focuses on GameMaker (the tool and games that were created using it).
Thread is located here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=179240972
Link: https://www.humblebundle.com/weekly
GameMaker Studio Pro which usually run you $149 and the Android export module which is usually $300. You get both of these items and games + source for $12. AMAZING DEAL right? Right.
Anyways.
Competition talk.
The theme of the competition is
Halloween
Start: October 1, 12:00am cst
End: Nov 1st, 1am cst
Submission Deadline: November 8, 1am cst
Rules:
- You can interpret the theme however you want. Examples - a cute friendly paperboy style game where you go around throwing eggs at kids going trick or treating. You can create a horror game. Your game could be about witches, goblins or whatever. You can do a trick or treat simulator. you can even do something where you dress up a pumpkin. However you interpret the theme is up to you.
To keep things fair you’re not allowed to create any assets before the competition starts. During this time you can use it to learn the tool. Please feel free to ask for help in the thread or if a dedicated thread happens to pop up I’ll post the link to it.
If you're going to use any assets (art and/or music) from online make sure you get permission for it. There are sites that offer royalty free stuff. Just make sure you tell us that you're using what beforehand.
- Keep it moderately PG-13. Basically don’t go crazy on the vulgarity or show some boobs or something. Blood and gore is fine but it’s up to you how much you want to go in. But think of the children!
- You can work in a team or individual.
- It doesn’t matter what type of game you create. Be it RPG, shooter, strategy, visual novel, or even a short movie. It’s up to you!
- I haven’t decided if there’s a file size limit because i’m sure there are a few people that have a monthly B/W cap.
- Length of game? Up to you. A short game would be nice. no more than 2 hours just so it has an end. If you can create an epic 30+ hour game that'd be great too. or an actiony type of game that last 10 seconds a match or something. Whatever you want.
More to be added
Submission
Please make sure when submitting that you create at least a windows exe file. With GameMaker pro you get mac and linux export as well. you’re free to create those but remember you should test if it runs on those system.
TBA on submission format.
Tools
Here’s just a few tools that I'm pulling from Ludumdare.com site because some of these stuff i have myself.
Graphics
Pyxel Edit
Aseprite
Graphics Gale
Pickle
Tile Studio
Gimp
Audio
Audacity
LMMS
Bosca Ceoil
There are other tools which you can check out: http://ludumdare.com/compo/tools/
But you're free to use whatever tool you're comfortable with.
Judging
This will be community based. I’ll create a new thread or someone will of all the entries and we vote. Winners be chosen from the Individual category listed
Overall
Graphics
Audio
Gameplay
Theme
Feedback recommended
Resources
Game art - http://opengameart.org/
Tom Francis (Creator of Gun Point) - Make A Game With No Experience
HeartBeast - Tons of great Tutorials, best to start with his current series Make an RPG
Sean Spalding also has tons of great videos as well, and is now the community manager at YoYo Games
More information to be added later.
Some words of wisdom/advice:
Don’t overthink. You're not out there trying to create a AAA. It won’t be perfect. It might not look great or it may have similar gameplay styles to the thousands of games out there but who cares? Feel accomplished knowing you just created your first game! Use this thread to ask for advice. Optional but recommended to post progress. Lets see and motivate others what you are doing. Don't be afraid!
With that said. Have fun!
If you guys have any comments and suggestion please feel free to contact me. i plan to update this OT in the future anyways some of the stuff obviously aren't set in stone!