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A topic by Virtual Nomad created May 09, 2024 Views: 771 Replies: 37

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Virtual NomadHostSubmitted244 days ago (9 edits) (+1)

Hello and Welcome!

I’m a hobby coder that enjoys the Olympics AND Jamming alongside other #IndieDevs and have wanted to combine the 2 for some time now as a Host; NOW seems the perfect time to make it happen!

I’ve gathered a couple of friends to kick this off and look forward to what you all bring to the arena.

I invite participants to get to know one another, find teammates and share your thoughts and ideas as I hope to foster a friendly competition for #OlyGames 2024.

So, let’s be creative and have some FUN sharing what we love to do!

~VN

Yoeri StaalJam Host243 days ago (1 edit) (+2)

Hey everyone,

I'm professional indie game developer with over 10 years of experience. These days I mostly make educational games for kids, and you can check them out on my profile.
Also I have regularly judged for all kinds of game competitions, both online and in person, such as the Global Game Jam, Nordic Game, and the Indie Prize. As such, I will also keep an eye out for judging at this Jam. May the best game win, but most of all, have a good time. Cheers!

Ceph236 days ago(+2)

Hi! I'm Ceph, I'm a stubborn indie game dev who works fast with novel and unique game mechanics and has minimal motivation to get things into a completed state.

Hopefully I slow down enough to get 3-4 small minigames packaged into one competitive-like game bundle.

Virtual NomadHostSubmitted236 days ago(+1)

welcome, ceph. i’m looking forward to what you come up with. as long as we keep it simple, we should be fine :)

Rheia GamingJam Host231 days ago (2 edits) (+1)

Hello! I'm Rheia. I'm a YouTuber who loves any and all things related to indie games. I cannot wait to play the games made here and hopefully get them to others with my videos.

In my free time I like to spend time with family and swim. Good luck to everyone and most importantly, HAVE FUN!

PageDaisy230 days ago(+1)

I’m very new to dev, and I’m excited about working on a game for this jam! I’ll be in for a bit of a challenge since, as of now, I am capable of creating text based games. I’d love to be able to create something for the jam, and have a great time with everyone else :)

Virtual NomadHostSubmitted230 days ago

welcome, pd. i just checked out your bitsy games and they are fun little gems!

i’m looking forward to what you might put together for OlyGames :)

sohaib9211222 days ago(+2)

I am a Game Developer

LittleShawn2020203 days ago

i think we all are to the most part

Xquas217 days ago

Hello! I’ve always ben interested in game development but only recently (bout 6 months) starting participating in game jams. Looking forward to what everyone puts out and let me know if anyone wants to form a team.

Virtual NomadHostSubmitted217 days ago

welcome, Xquas. i just checked out wrecking factory and spyder byte; both clever and well made :)

Xquas217 days ago

Thanks!

traguilar216 days ago

Hello,

I started game dev since one year and enjoy it ! I already made 2 game jams and I'm trying to improve my skills with interesting game jams.

I think this one will be a great opportunity to build some fun games. Good luck for everyone and enjoy this jam ! :)

Virtual NomadHostSubmitted216 days ago

welcome, traguilar, and congrats on the minigame jam win with Santa’s Impossible Mission.

the etch-a-sketch might be the first fun hand-held “device” (it was for me) and i like what you did with it :)

traguilar215 days ago

Thank you ! I'm glad that you loved our game, we really enjoyed doing this project with my team.

I hope that this game jam will bring a lot a fun and ideas for everyone!

Patricia211 days ago

Hello! Will there be a discord server for this jam?

Virtual NomadHostSubmitted210 days ago (1 edit) (+1)

hi, patricia. i wish i woulda thought of it myself but i will be setting one up now that you mentioned it.

i tend to stay too “old school” sometimes but i want to keep with the times when it could benefit, so… stay tuned :)

Patricia209 days ago

That’s exciting. I hope to join it soon!

Rheia GamingJam Host210 days ago (1 edit) (+1)

https://discord.com/invite/D8fTShpfQp please join in!

TheMetalCarrotDev207 days ago(+1)

Hi, pleasure to meet you all.

I'm an indie game dev who started making games as a hobby in 2022, but didn't start to pick up speed with game development until 2023 or after.

I've hit a few of my personal milestones so far, including releasing a game. As well as a few not-so-milestones, such as starting a Real-Time Strategy Game as my first coding endeavor, then being unable to finish it.

Well, that's me.

Virtual NomadHostSubmitted203 days ago

Hey, MC :)

Congrats on the first release as that’s a real milestone.

and, don’t write your RTS off just yet. it’s still inside of you and will reveal itself when it’s ready :)

bananaidea204 days ago

Hi everyone, I'm an indie developer for Godot. This is my second jam. I want to have a good time.

LittleShawn2020203 days ago

i use godot too :) cant wait for it

LittleShawn2020203 days ago

also this is my first game jam i tired before but i gave up last time but this time im ready

Virtual NomadHostSubmitted203 days ago

i’m glad you’re excited to dig in, littleshawn. let’s have some fun :)

btw, poppy and banban are both great inspirations. i’ll be checking your game out when i have some time.

meanwhile, both poppy and banban vids were some of the first that i watched @Rheia play, prompting me to subscribe immediately :)

LittleShawn2020202 days ago

thx :)

Virtual NomadHostSubmitted203 days ago

welcome, banana :) with 1 jam under your belt, i expect you’ve learned something to bring to this one which will make it even more fun for you.

i always try to do something new/different in subsequent jams but try to remember not to bite off more than i can chew. somewhere in there is the happy medium, i think.

meanwhile, add a fullscreen button to https://vorongo.itch.io/midnight-mage ? i’m hooked up to a 55” screen and want to fill it up!

Coheed93203 days ago

Hi all, my name is Mike. I've been dreaming of making games for years and am finally starting to do it. This will be my first game jam. I'm most comfortable with Godot so far so hopefully that'll work here.

Virtual NomadHostSubmitted203 days ago (2 edits) (+1)

hi, Mike, and welcome.

as #OlyGames is your FIRST Jam, i recommend that you keep it quite simple. pick simple mechanics that you might be familiar with or have used in the past and polish them with your own brand of FUN :)

That said, don’t be afraid to try something new but leave yourself time to work through any obstacles you might encounter.

i’m sure there are other godot users on the server and expect they’ll be able to help whenever you might need it so just ask :)

Coheed93203 days ago

I keep having new ideas and then have to tell myself "slow down. keep it small for now" lol

Virtual NomadHostSubmitted203 days ago (1 edit)

absolutely. i tend to follow Jam Submissions with Post-Jam Releases before my mind let’s me consider them done DONE (sometimes years later, even :) ).

LittleShawn2020202 days ago

nice i love using godot

nerx.techSubmitted196 days ago(+1)

Hi everyone, I make games in Godot.

I've been getting into paddling lately so I'm making a dingy Olympics game. Dingy slalom, dingy biathlon (shoot a target) and one other I haven't figured out yet.

Virtual NomadHostSubmitted180 days ago

and the high score tables are already active :)

kiri189 days ago

I am kiri, I am a artist and hobbyist game developer!!

Algorithm_AxolotlSubmitted164 days ago

Hi! I'm a solo developer that likes to make little web games. Although my first game was a visual novel, this jam has inspired me to try something new!

Virtual NomadHostSubmitted164 days ago

hi, A_A and welcome :). if you have time to resolve the control issues, please do so we can better enjoy your submission?

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Virtual NomadHostSubmitted164 days ago

hi, OC. no idea if you’ve already begun on a submission or have knocked enough rust off to code 3 minigames in the final hours of the jam but i’m rooting for you. if it falls short of the requirements, submit it anyway where not all competitors “make it to paris”.

i watched some of the olympic trials and sometimes focused on those trailing the pack where all effort witnessed is inspirational to me. they knew they couldn’t make up enough ground to quality but left it all out there none-the-less. if it’s a true OlyGames effort, i want to see it!