Heya Folks!

First off, a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who has signed up for this so far. All of us judges and the Tabletop Creator crew are super excited to see what kind of games you end up creating. That's what this week's check-in thread is all about! We want to see your progress and give everyone a space to hold themselves accountable for meeting their progress goals. But first, make sure you stop by the FAQ page to see the updated information as we had some good questions lately.

In this thread, start with a short introduction. Tell us if this is your first time designing a game or if you're a seasoned veteran. But not just that, share one or two other bits about yourself. This could be anything you'd like:  your favorite color, book, movie or game; what you do for a living; other hobbies you have like sewing or mountain climbing. Whatever you'd like us to know.

Then, share what progress you've made so far. It doesn't matter how much or how little you have, offer a small taste of what your project might end up looking like, or at the very least, what you're shooting for. This can help you to get early feedback on your idea as others do the same. Even though this is a competition, we're also here to learn from and support one another. That means if you're stuck, it's OK to post that too, but be sure to explain why your stuck and what kind of advice you might be looking for.

For those of you who might be stuck. Take a deep breath and give yourself a day to not think about this project. Go do something else that you really enjoy and then come back the day after and see if that doesn't help with your creativity. Often, when we get stuck, we just need a little break to reset and then we can fire on all cylinders. Of course, this thread should be a great source of inspiration too.

After that, I have a couple of questions I'd like you to answer in your post. Ready?

• What are your goals for the week? Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and of course, Time-Bound. These are called SMART goals and will help you reach the finish line with the jam project. If you've never used this method before, I encourage you to give it a try during this jam. Most of what these mean are self-explanatory, but if you need more info on how to set SMART goals, you can find that at this link.
• What game(s) inspired the game you're trying to create for this jam? How are they influencing your design decisions? This is a great way to highlight other awesome games and help inspire anyone who might be stuck.
• How do you like Tabletop Creator so far? This one is pretty straightforward, tell us what you've been enjoying about the program so far and anywhere it might be falling short (who knows, our awesome community may know the solution to your issues).

That's it for this week's check in. I hope it's going well for everyone, and as always, happy creating!