Lospec Jam 1

Is it a requirement that the image from the game should be exactly what comes out of the fantasy console? In other words, would things like CRT shaders not be allowed?

PitJam HostSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

Possibly not depending on the imaginary console

bitware Interactive3 years ago(+2)

CRT filters could be a really nice for the game feel *__*

LospecHost3 years ago(+2)

Shaders will not be allowed as the altered colors and resolution would make it too hard for us to tell if the specs have been met. Plus we would prefer if all games looked cohesive when embedded.

bombjackm3 years ago

And what about a shader applying effects and keeping the color and resolution correct ?

bitware Interactive3 years ago

Can we know the resolution beforehand? it would help us to find for a proper game engine and study a little bit, i would love to use pico8 but it only runs on 128x128 res

LospecHost3 years ago

We decided to keep the specs secret until it starts so everyone is on the same playing field. You will most likely not be able to use fantasy consoles as there will be a required resolution and palette.

StarWarsPanda3 years ago(+1)(-1)

What about sound/music? Does that also have its own resolution (8-bit, 16-bit, etc.)?

PitJam HostSubmitted3 years ago

there is no set resolution for music.

BitOfGold3 years ago

Will scaling be allowed? Like 2x 3x 4x scaling depending on the resolution and the browser window size?

skeddlesJam HostSubmitted3 years ago

No, we're gonna have people submit at 1x, then scale it up when embedded

StarWarsPanda3 years ago(+1)

What about for desktop apps?

skeddlesJam HostSubmitted3 years ago

Oh good point, desktop apps should probably be scaled up (though include a 1x version if possible)

Morph3 years ago

Embedded where?

Ericbomb3 years ago

Soo I'm wanting to make an audio only game anyway. So anything graphic related I can ignore on this imaginary console.

But is there any other limit on this imaginary console I should know about?

PitJam HostSubmitted3 years ago

there are no music limits, only the graphical and control related ones

The Sock Pupettttttt Guy3 years ago

The Console requirements affect the music too?

like, if the console is the genesis, i'll maybe use YM2612, but if its snes, i'll use the SPC700

or its just for the graphics?

PitJam HostSubmitted3 years ago

nope, there are no requirements for music, it would be cool if it matched the style, but you don't need to.

The Sock Pupettttttt Guy3 years ago(+1)

thanks

skeddlesJam HostSubmitted3 years ago

there is an optional sound chip

Legacy System SoftwareSubmitted3 years ago (1 edit) (+1)

For the controller portion, if we have that with a keyboard and mouse is mouse input okay or should it be 7 keyboard keys only?

skeddlesJam HostSubmitted3 years ago

You can use the mouse buttons, but should avoid using the cursor position.

loope3 years ago

7 button control ler, It's all on the keyboard, right?

loope3 years ago

A = Key A

B = Key B

Right?

Morph3 years ago

See discussion here: https://itch.io/jam/lospec-jam-1/topic/1518443/lospecjam1-has-begun-meet-the-ltr...

peterhil3 years ago (2 edits) (+1)

Tic-80 has 240 x 136 resolution, is that ok to use?

Maybe leave one blank line at the bottom if the height needs to be 135px?

skeddlesJam HostSubmitted3 years ago(+1)

that's fine if it's your only option. If it's for a web game you can crop it out with css.

rozemini3 years ago(+1)

Are those three programs(Love2d/Construct3/Godot) recommended or required? Can we just use Unity for this game jam?

Kazoya3 years ago

im sure that they are recommended , because when something is required they type (REQUIRED) next to it
i will be using unity and i recommend that you use the pixel perfect tool to limit the res

good luck

rozemini3 years ago(+1)

Thank you so much for details.

Subnett3 years ago

I only know how to use unity, and I saw that we couldn't use shaders, so am I allowed to do the thing with the render texture or no?

skeddlesJam HostSubmitted3 years ago

You can use shaders to make it match the palette, they just cant add extra colors

RECRAFTED STUDIOS3 years ago (1 edit)

I got 2 questions for you

do the sprite sizes have to be a certain size like 8 x 8 or 16 x 16 or 32 x 32 and so on?

and is there any more color limitations like 4 colors only? or we just use the 10 colors only?

skeddlesJam HostSubmitted3 years ago

I've just added some optional restrictions:

sprite size should be multiple of 12x12

4 colors per sprite 12x12 sprite tile (including transparency)

The Sock Pupettttttt Guy3 years ago

sorry for making too many questions, but, we can use semi-transparent effects?

i mean, i want to do a water mirror effect, but , that affects the sprites, so, its possible or not?

PitJam HostSubmitted3 years ago (1 edit)

No problem! as long as it fits the Jam requirements and palette, I don't see why it would be a problem

The Sock Pupettttttt Guy3 years ago(+1)

Thanks

Mrtubagames3 years ago (1 edit) (+1)

By the 7 button control requirement, is it meant we can use a maximum of those buttons, or do we have to use that specific amount of buttons?

Also, Is vector art allowed?

PitJam HostSubmitted3 years ago

Great questions!
to put it simply you have to use 7 buttons specifically.
no vector art isn't allowed since it would go way past the resolution requirement.

Mrtubagames3 years ago

I just read the main rules again, and it said you could use up to those amounts of buttons. Also, vector art could still fit in the resolution requirement I think. I only plan on using simple shapes.

PitJam HostSubmitted3 years ago

if you can fit vector art in the required resolution, I don't see a problem, but vector art is high res

Mrtubagames3 years ago

yeah, I'll be able to fit it in the resolution, thanks for clarifying.

Snapper GamesSubmitted3 years ago

Are we allow to update the games post jam?

PitJam HostSubmitted3 years ago

after the game jam is finished with completely, feel free to continue working on your game for whatever reason