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Can we just add a devlog each day rather than a whole new project file?

A topic by Ruby J. W. created Feb 22, 2021 Views: 290 Replies: 7
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Submitted

I'm really keen to join this game as it seems to perfectly fit what I am trying to achieve. But I mostly make browser games (So the whole upload a new project would just override my last one) and I'm not even sure that you'd be able to see much of a difference between days to justify uploading a whole new project. 

So my question is, can I just use the devlogs to upload a summary and maybe a screenshot/gif/video to update the project daily? Does that count?

HostSubmitted

Yes, that's fine. Welcome!

Submitted

Okay great, thanks! 

One other question, I've got a project I want to work on during this, but I've also got a jam that starts while this one is happening, can I just upload updates on either game? It doesn't just have to be one right?

HostSubmitted

Yes, the daily work can be anything, as long as it's work that's meaningful to you (not a meaningless work assignment or obligation) and creative work (not "I spent my time learning about quickbooks so I can eventually sell my game").

Submitted (5 edits)

Hello! 

First off, thank you for this jam. It seems perfect for what I am doing. I just have a few questions.

Maybe I've missed something, but how do you submit the devlog? 

Also, I'm planning to make devlogs for the final version of a game demo. I hope that's fine, and that it's fine to keep my game title as it is. I'll name my devlogs after the jam.

Thanks.

HostSubmitted(+1)

Hey! Welcome! You can use Itch's devlog functionality: https://itch.io/updates/introducing-devlogs

...or you can simply upload a text file every day to your project.

Submitted

Should we post the links of our develogs as comments in our submissions, or will you check them under or game page?

HostSubmitted(+1)

I can check them on your page. I'm glad to check, but ultimately wether or not you worked 6 days out of every week will be based on trust. Someone would be able to fake it if they want to, but that would only be letting themselves down.