Hello! Welcome to the second edition of the NDJAM!! Me (Jessica Andrade) and my besto friendo El3a just wanted to say that we're happy to see you here. Maybe you're here just to take a peek or maybe you're here to actually participate, either way, welcome to our humble game jam. 

We're here to make narrative driven games and this games focus in one or more than one of this 3 aspects: plot, characters and lore.  

If you want to know more about this three pillars go check out this awesome extra credits video (we actually got some info for the descriptions from there <3). 

A week or so before the jam starts we'll be opening the #theme-vote channel so you guys can submit your theme ideas. After that we'll be closing the channel and decide between the admins what theme to actually choose.

UNRELIABLE NARRATOR: I say that what you're seeing is a cake but can you really believe me? Is it really a cake? Is it even real to begin with?

They’re like the Godot Wild Jam wildcards, you can use them if you want but you don’t have to. Not having them won’t affect the score of your game. These optional themes are revealed at the same time as the theme. 

PIZZA LOVER: people like pizza right? Do you like pizza? If you do, you might want to use this optional theme as an opportunity to place your favorite pizza into your game with an excuse. 

BREAK THE 4TH WALL: hey! yeah you! I can seee you... I'm not just a fictional character, do I scare you? 

UNDER DA SEA: Blup blup blup! *cof cof* sorry, water. If you want to, you can make your characters like me! Underwater, it's nice when you can breathe. 

• No NSFW games (slightly suggestive or violent games are ok, just don’t go overboard). 
• Reusing existing code and assets is allowed to an extent.    
  •  No re-skinning of games made outside of the jam.   
  •  A majority of the code and/or assets must be made in the jam's time frame.  
• Submissions may be removed at the sole discretion of the organizers.
• Follow the theme. 
• Pls don’t overwork yourself too much and don’t forget to eat and sleep. 

Can I edit my game after the submission time is due? The files are going to be locked but you can change your page design and content. 

Can I submit after the submission time is due? No, so try to manage your time well.  

What game engines are allowed? All of them, there’s no limitation on that regard. 

Can I work in more than one game? Yep! Don’t overwork yourself tho. 

Can I use online assets? If they’re free yes, read the terms of use and if you have to credit do so. 

What about paid assets? As long as paid assets comply to the terms of use you're good. 

Can I submit my game to other jam as well? Yep, as long as the other jam is ok with it and the game fits both themes. 

Semi professionnals or professionnals are allowed? There's no limitation in that regard. 

At the end of the Jam, there will be a rating period of 5 days. Your game will be rated on:

Theme: How well your game uses the theme.

Enjoyment: How much you enjoyed your time with the game. 

Concept: How interesting or unique the main focus of the game was.

Story: Is it good? Well written? Good characters or/and good world building? If neither hows da plot? 

Graphics: Does it look good? 

Audio: Do you like the music? Does it fit the game? What about the sound effects?