This jam is now over. It ran from 2020-10-12 05:00:00 to 2021-01-01 05:59:59.

"To die, to sleep; To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub; 

For in that sleep of death what dreams may come when we have shuffled off this mortal coil..."

― William Shakespeare, Hamlet

a jam inspired by the stunning & startling photosets of Johnny Joo: such as the glass forest

"Architectural Afterlife is a blog that was started in 2012 by Cleveland photographer Johnny Joo, sharing the beauty of dusty old Midwest farmhouses and gritty industrial remains of the rust belt. Eventually, the blog content started covering much more than just the Midwest. Johnny is an internationally accredited artist, most notably recognized for his photography of abandoned architecture and surrealistic digital compositions..." Source. Forgotten places gallery set.

Even after places are abandoned, neglected for years: they still hold new stories. New promise and wonder. When left to die, they merely move onto the next stage, always finding new meaning. Find the beauty in the forgotten.

Explore these images and see what story flows out of you.

some great choices:

guidelines:

  • make an analogue OR video game inspired by photography by Johnny Joo
  • find a page or photoset on the Architectural Afterlife site that intrigues you
  • use it as the basis or inspiration for your own original game!
  • these can be standalone games, hacks, modules, supplements, etc. setting or lore supplements would work great!
  • if your work's a hack or otherwise built on another game, get the original author's permission
  • you may submit already-created games from 2020 to this jam and multiple submissions IF they fit the theme

rules:

  • DO NOT include unlicensed images (by Johnny Joo or others) within your work (especially if paid)
  • but make sure to shout out the photoset on Architectural Afterlife that inspired you
  • these games might have themes of life, death, abandonment, loneliness, post-apocalypse, etc...
  • SO it's VITAL that you keep in mind safety and accessibility. use safety tools wherever possible
  • have warnings if your game includes mature or sensitive materials
  • keep all hatred and bigotry out of the work

now let's enjoy this amazing photography and see what we can make!

images on this page by pexels.com

this is an unauthorized jam. I am not affiliated with johnny joo