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****POLL**** SHOULD CUSTOM SPLASH SCREENS BE ALLOWED? Sticky Locked

A topic by Tea created Feb 26, 2020 Views: 554 Replies: 16
This topic was locked by Tea Feb 29, 2020

The verdict is.... Yes, custom splash screens are allowed!! :D

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HostSubmitted

Please comment yes or no. :)

Submitted (1 edit) (+1)

I dont use splash screen file, so.. i will say no ;)

I use pure rtp so i guess if we using splash screen it's mean using a External files so like the rule said no outside app allowed.... if people want to use splash screen why dont use event with text...

Submitted

I vote yes;

It doesn't affect the actual product or submission, and allows a dev to put his/her dev logo on the project. Generally even in competitive atmospheres,  creators are allowed to put their 'seal' on their creation to officially make it theirs to the world.

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I'm gonna say yes, because it's really no different than putting a cover art on the games download page. As long as it's disconnected from the game it shouldn't matter.

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I mean that would be nice. That's usually one of the first things I do when I make a new game, but at the same time, it's such a minor detail that I don't think it really would matter. I guess I lean more on the side of no for this one. It's still not rtp and though it would be cool and it's only one custom image, I think it's best to not keep adding more and more small exceptions :o lol

I have nothing against people making custom splash screen, but I believe the jam rules about what's ok or not are aready too confusing. Going to say no to it

Submitted (1 edit)

Yes. There are other exceptions so I think a splash screen for branding is a good idea.

I'm going to say Yes. Like someone said, it's not different from putting cover art on the download page. It's not a part of the actual game and I assume people who  would put a splash screen there would already have a logo made.

Personally I won't do it because I don't have one made,  but I don't see why people who already have one shouldn't be able to slap their name on their game.

Submitted

I´ll say no, even though it doesnt impact the game, the whole point of this Jam is to not use customs.

Submitted

I also vote no, even though it is harmless I feel like it is outside the spirit of the jam.

Soooo...has it been decided? Can you use your own logo, even on the title screens that come with the RTP?

HostSubmitted

We haven't tallied the votes yet, we will soon though, so if you have an opinion on it, make sure to vote. (this applies ONLY to the splash screen, not the title screen)

HostSubmitted

Tallies will be counted at 5 pm today est, if you have an opinion make sure to get your vote in! :D

So far the verdict is no.

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1 more thing: can you use plugins that are just code (no custom graphics) however you wish

I vote Yes on the opening topic.

HostSubmitted

Yes. You can even use plugins that generate graphics through code (Terrax lighting come to mind)

Submitted

Yes, although I still won't use one I feel it an unnecessary ban.

HostSubmitted

Ok, it's past 5pm est time, I will tally the votes now.

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