Does using GitHub Copilot count as AI-generated work?
Yes. Copilot or any AI generation is not allowed. Because Copilot is still using code and resources that had licenses that did not authorize the use of their work without attribution.
If I’m not using an established game engine, can I start writing generic code for low-level features before the jam?
You may. You can bring anything with you into this jam as long as you have the right to use the asset. This includes code. Please refrain from working on the actual gameplay till the jam starts.
