Happy new year everyone! We're just one small week away from the jam. Do you know what you're going to make yet? Do you have all the tools you want to use at your fingertips? Discuss in this thread so that we can help eachother be ready to go when the jam starts!

In case you missed it, there's been a few updates regarding the available resources.

• watt has updated the Cloud Empress module templates to correct a few issues regarding non-standard asset use. You can download the latest version from the Cloud Empress Third Party page. They will also have a podcast tomorrow on writing content for Cloud Empress.
• I'll write more details about the setting module I'm co-creating somewhere this week.
• I have updated the list of general creator resources on the front page of the list. Here's the current list:
  • TTRPG Creator Resources Masterpost is a great overview of general TTRPG creator resources.
  • My curated list of free public domain TTRPG creator tools on Itch.io, including an A4 trifold pamphlet template for Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Canva by Hugh Lashbrooke.
  •  Public domain art resources, a TTRPG blogpost by Exeunt Press. See also Part II.
  • Explorers Design has great blogposts on TTRPG layout design.
  • How to Photobash Art for your Zines Youtube video by Chaoclypse. See also Noise Dystopia Machine, a photoshop tool for this method.

Only six(-ish) hours to go before the jam starts! Have you got an idea and the tool to bring it to life? Let us know in the Community page or on the #ce_fan_content channel of the Worlds by watt Discord server. 

If you want some context on how to hit the tone of adventure writing that Cloud Empress is known for, watt has done a seminar to share insights on just that.

Cloud Empress Winter Jam: Week 1 Wrap Up

The first jam week is over, and we end with the power of three:

1. Three entries submitted.
2. Three previews shared.
3. Three weeks left to go.

Three submissions

The first submissions have already been wonderful, from adventures in the snow, to city discricts to keep your players busy while they're cooped up during winter.

• The Belly by Chloe Shields
• Hollow Wishes by Myrmidont
• Antaglos by Nino Ray

Three previews

There's more adventures already underway, from an unassuming mystery to a full on battleground. Join the #ce_fan_content channel on the worldsbywatt Discord server to join the brainstorm.

• Blood in the Snow by @Christian | MeatCastle
• Stolen Summer by @TysonNW
• Challengers on Ice by @tomateunmate

Three more weeks

If you want to join but haven't started yet, there is still plenty of time; let us know what you're thinking of and join the fun. We have plenty of resources to get you started:

• Cloud Empress module templates
• A seminar by watt on writing literary adventures for Cloud Empress & beyond
• Lots of third party resources for TTRPG design in general.

https://itch.io/jam/cloud-empress-winter-jam

Cloud Empress Winter Jam Weekly Roundup - Week Two of Four

Three more fantastic modules have been submitted to the jam. Go check them out. Remember to leave a rating if you like it; this helps the creator.

We now enter week 3 of 4. How's your concept going? Have you had the chance to get started on it yet? Now's as good a time as any. How's the progress going? Could you use some help? Let us know.

https://itch.io/jam/cloud-empress-winter-jam/entries

Cloud Empress Winter Jam Weekly Roundup: Week 3

• Three new winter adventures and a ritual have been submitted. Go check them out! If you like it, don't forget to rate it. https://www.itch.io/jam/cloud-empress-winter-jam/entries
• We've now entered the last jam week. Submit your entry on time to be eligible for the Cloud Empress patch giveaway. Need help? Let us know!