1. Make sure that you are on our Discord server: all communication of the jam happens there! You will have a dedicated channel for your project even if you would work as solo. Join at: https://discord.gg/YsgagHX
2. If you missed the kickoff show, it is already available as a recording on our Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1716861560
and shorter version here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1718838827
3. The jam is 1 month long, but you can decide how long you will jam and when do you start or stop. We will ask you to define your development time on the submission form.
4. The technical constraint for the jam is to use an AI Tool in your development process. Our recommended tool is Write with LAIKA, but you can use anything that is legal and fits the license of your game. All tools need to be listed on the jam submission page.
5. The theme of the jam is 'Scream'. You are free to interpret it in any way, just make sure you explain it in the submission form. Here is a short video of the announcement of the theme: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1716938769
6. The deadline is 23rd February and the games will be submitted on Itch.io: https://itch.io/jam/games-now-online-jam-8. You can start building your game page at Itch already now!
7. A gameplay video (link) is required in our submission form. Your game will probably not be highlighted if you don't have a video.
8. Teams and solo makers: make sure that your project is listed on our spreadsheet! Link will be available at #game-jam-teaming channel on Discord.
9. Our matchmaking program is still available. If you did not sign-up for it yet, you can do it by registering again at: https://forms.gle/TfZDYNuf8wr9wT4QA by 31st Jan.
10. You can combine the GNOJ#8 with Global Game Jam by starting your jam process at GGJ and then continuing with us. Check the rules of GGJ here: https://globalgamejam.org/
11. We have very experienced game developers and jammers as our mentors: Eevi from Housemarque (e.g. Returnal), Samuli from Varjo (he has jammed on almost 100 game jams), Arvi from Hempuli (creator of Baba is You) and Tarja from Global Game Jam. You can get mid-jam feedback by participating to the live session on Discord on 6th February or making a video by 7th February. By the end of the jam, also your peer jammers and the mentors will comment your projects on your itch.io pages. The feedback for all submitted games is guaranteed!