Hello,

I'm new to game jams and I'm wondering: Are you only supposed to start development once the Jam begins, as opposed to starting before? If so, is this a common rule? Some Jams I have looked though don't mention this, others do...

Thanks for the help!

I'm also curious about this. Are general frameworks acceptable? 

General frameworks are ok. If you want to start planning out things on paper before the jam starts, that's ok with me!