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Is implying dark themes allowed?

A topic by GenyaDev created Jun 23, 2021 Views: 361 Replies: 6
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Submitted (1 edit) (+1)

In the rules of the jam, one of the rules state that the game’s content has to stay clean: “No NSFW content, offensive content, excessive gore/violence.” Therefore, I was wondering if dark themes were allowed in the jam? Because the idea I have for this jam is basically a small horror game that has some pretty dark themes, which involves someone’s death (it’s only mentioned in game, not explicitly shown). I don’t want to assume that my idea is allowed simply because the rules didn’t mention it, which is why I’m posting this topic. 

TL;DR: Would dark themes, like mentioning the death of a (fictional) character, break the rules of the jam or would it be allowed?

I’d like to know if it does break the rules before the jam starts, so I can change ideas as quickly as possible.

Host(+1)

As long as it’s nothing that could get you an M for Mature rating

Submitted

Alright, I see. Thank you for answering!

Submitted

is pixel blood the same as real blood?

Submitted

I may not be the game jam host, but.. honestly, I think pixel blood would be allowed? I mean, it’s not *that* explicit, is it?

(+2)

just say it is strawberry jelly

(+1)

just say it is strawberry jelly