WELCOME

You're invited to take part in the first CERAMIC-Strict game jam!

What's this all about?

CERAMIC-Strict is a set of rules to define a type of mechanic or procedure for table-top roleplaying games that don't require a random input. That means we aren't rolling dice, drawing cards or swinging pendulums.

This sounds a lot like Trilemma Adventure's MOSAIC-Strict.

You're right, it does.  All CERAMIC-Strict projects could be compatible with MOSAIC-Strict. The difference is that is that a CERAMIC-Strict project has no random input.

You can learn more about MOSAIC-Strict here.

CERAMIC-Strict mechanics and procedures are:

• Choice-based / Coreless
• Ethical / Egalitarian
• Randomless
• Accessible / Attested
• Modular
• Independent
• Community / Cherry-picked

You can read more about CERAMIC-Strict here.

Entry

Making a submission to the game jam is easy. Create a game page here on Itch for your randomless mechanic or procedure and submit it to the jam. We'll accept it if meets all of the limitations outlined below.

Task

Create a CERAMIC-Strict mechanic or procedure.

I'd like to see some examples of CERAMIC-Strict

Sure! Here's a set of games that fit the criteria.

GET INVOLVED

Be part of the Randomless Renaissance.

LIMITATION

Choice-based

Players choose and make actions without an external force making their decision for them. i.e. a rollable table isn't CERAMIC-Strict.

Coreless

A CERAMIC-Strict module doesn’t assume that a particular system is in play.

Ethical

A CERAMIC-Strict project contributes to a healthy game. Safety and wellbeing tools are first-class in the world of CERAMIC-Strict. Where possible, CERAMIC-Strict modules make use of and promote wellbeing tools.

Egalitarian

A CERAMIC-Strict modules favour mechanics that tend towards themes of power sharing, mutual respect, democratised actions and co-operative play.

Randomless

This is the main one. A CERAMIC-Strict project does not have a random-element.

Accessible

All people should feel comfortable making and playing roleplaying games. A CERAMIC-Strict module will always seek to include everyone at the table and should never be used to exclude anyone.

Attested

A CERAMIC-Strict project will define itself as CERAMIC-Strict. If a project doesn't refer to itself as CERAMIC-Strict, it isn't. This helps us find eachother in the wild.

Modular

CERAMIC-Strict modules are understood to be just one part of a larger whole. They are meant to be combined, mixed and matched. They won’t all fit together in beautiful ways, however.

Independent

A CERAMIC-Strict project cannot refer to any other text, only itself. It can’t assume the system the players are using makes use of point scoring or tokens.

Community / Cherry Picked

The community can post CERAMIC-Strict projects to the CERAMIC-Strict Jam for voting and rating. The CERAMIC Jam is rated and the year’s winners will be announced and rewarded.

RATING

Enjoyment

How much you enjoy the Randomless project, mechanic or procedure. Does it make you smile? Did it improve your games?

Concept

Is the project original and innovative?

Presentation

How well is the project presented? Is there harmony in the colour scheme and are the rules properly conveyed and easily understood?

Use of limitations

How well does the project make use of the limitations of the CERAMIC-Strict framework?

THEME (Optional)

Danger or Accessibility

RESOURCES

Need some ideas? Check out the TTRPG creator's resource database.

TTRPG Creator's Resource Database, curated by TheGiftofGabes.

WELLBEING

Look after yourself and those around you when you make and play games.

Jam's are meant to be fun! Feel free to start a project and work on it in your own time.

Safety Tools and Wellbeing, a curated list by TheGiftOfGabes

REWARD

Receive a Discord role for contributing and access to the private channel.

Vote on the next theme.

BONUS COMPETITION

Design a mascot for Randomless Renaissance and/or Ceramic Jam. The winning mascot will be chosen by the community.

RULES & FAQ

Rules:

Keep game content clean

Please openly telegraph if your content is potentially offensive and provide warnings for potential triggers. Look after eachother!

Answer submission questions honestly

When you submit your mechanic/procedure you will be asked some questions. These help us to make sure your submission is suitable for the jam.

FAQ

Do I keep ownership of my mechanic?

Yes!

Can I submit more than one mechanic?

Yes!

Can I submit a mechanic I have already made?

Yes!

Can I make changes during the rating period?

Yes, please make sure that the original can be downloaded.

Does it have to be randomless?

Yes!

Can we form teams?

Absolutely! There's no limit to team members. 

What isn’t considered a randomless mechanic?

Anything involving dice, drawing cards, a pendulum, anything that can give a result without player input.

I have submitted this to other jams, can I submit?

Yes, as long as you hold the rights to do so.

Do I have to say that my game is CERAMIC-Strict in the game page?

Yes, to be considered CERAMIC-Strict, the project will define itself as one. If the project doesn't say that it is CERAMIC-Strict, it isn't. It helps us to find each other in the wild.

Help! I couldn’t submit on time, what do I do?

There will be an announcement on what to do if you submit late. There will be a CERAMIC Jam 2023.

When does the jam start and end? When do ratings close?

The jam will begin on August 1st and run through to December 31st 2022. Ratings will close and votes will be called on January 14th, 2023. The winners on the jam will be announced then.

Can I submit a mechanic in a language other than English?

Sure! Mechanics submitted in other languages won't be treated less favourably.

Can I charge for my mechanic or procedure?

Sure, though be aware of the limitations of creating self-contained and easily reproducible content like CERAMIC-Strict mechanics and procedures.

PARTNERS

Wish to become a partner of Ceramic Jam? Get in touch in the discord!

FINE PRINT

Entry is free! 

Your work is your own. 

Never share your account or password with anyone. The Jam organisers will not ask for any personal information.

Teams: please select a representative.

Please make sure you own the intellectual property rights to anything you submit, or provide provide proper credit and seek permission if you don't.

Have fun :)

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