Hi! Sorry to anyone who might've seen my brain not working in the thing I deleted from last time.

I was wondering if the theme was going to be announced when the jam starts or shortly before it does? And, additionally, if the theme will be mandatory or not. 

Sorry to bother, I was just curious and figured I'd ask.

Hello! Not stricted but highly encouraged. And it will be announced at the same time the jam starts. That's the jam's spirit