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A place for questions. Sticky

A topic by fos1 created Apr 09, 2024 Views: 548 Replies: 32
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Host (1 edit)

Feel free to ask question about ParserComp 2024 here. You can either start a new thread or add to this one.

Thanks, fos1

Just to be clear: can we enter a game we started working on before the submission period started?

Host(+1)

Absolutely. Any game that has not yet been published is qualified to enter.

Is there a theme or is it a free-for-all ?

Host

There is no theme. It is based on what the reviewers think is the best game.

Submitted

I tried to submit something, but after checking only the Classic box, it said I couldn't submit unless I also checked the Freestyle box. So I submitted with both boxes checked. Is that intentional?

Also, we're allowed to have our game be pushed and publicly available during the submission period, right? I see submissions can't be viewed until the submission period ends, so I wasn't sure. If the answer is no, I'd have to keep it in draft or restricted mode and remember to change it to public after submission ends.

Host (2 edits) (+1)

Hi Kanderwund,

The Classic / Freestyle selection problem must be a bug. :( 

I will see about fixing that this morning. 

I believe the bug is now fixed. Please edit your game submission to ensure it is listed in the proper category. You may have to delete and re-submit the game. Please let me know how it goes. (Thank you!)

You are correct the submitted games cannot be viewed until the judging period begins.

Thank you for letting me know about the bug. And thank you for your game submission!

fos1

Submitted

Hey, can I submit a game, then request beta testers? My game story is pretty much there but may change a bit with early feedback.

Host

Yes. Beta testing is fine. The game cannot be published or available to the general public before the start of judging.

I tried joining the ParserComp Discord server from the link but it says "NO TEXT CHANNELS. You find yourself in a strange place. You don't have any access to text channels or there are none on this server".

Once my game is ready should I upload it to my itch account but not make it public, and then submit to the comp?

Host (1 edit)

Hi WauloK,

Yes. That would be the proper thing to do. 

I'm looking forward to your game.

I'll check the Discord server and see if I can figure out what's going on there.

Thanks, Jeff

PS. I changed permissions on the Discord server. Let me know if it is working as it should.

(1 edit) (+1)

Hi fos1, I tried to enter now in the discord channel linked in the jam page and I get the same error “no text channels”. Can it be the link?

I think the problem is in the link because I found the link in the ParserComp 2023 and it works!✨

Zeno🌞.

Host(+1)

Thank you for the tip. I will go back and copy that linke.

Jeff

Submitted

can we take our submissions public/not restricted on july 1st after the submitting period or are we waiting until after the voting time? thanks :)

Submitted

According to this note, you can make them public now: https://intfiction.org/t/parsercomp-2024-now-open-for-submissions/68373/17

Submitted

okay, tysm :))

Host

It is ok. voting starts in a day. With the games set to public we can sort out any problems before voting starts.

Thank you, Jeff

Submitted (1 edit)

What are the rules on in-comp updates? Is it just for bug fixes and not new content? E.g. I'd assume typos are okay to fix but adding a few new rooms should wait for post-comp.

Host

Updates for typos and bug fixes are OK but not new content. 

Submitted (1 edit)

Thanks, I didn't get to do all the testing I wanted with Zarf's regex script. So it's good to know I can make small updates to code misfires when needed.

However, the two bonus points I thought of last night will wait until after the comp :) ... an excuse to make a quick post-comp release!

Are demos allowed?

Host

I am not sure what you mean by a demo game. Entries should be fully playable. I expect that a demo game would not be rated well during judging.

Submitted

Is it okay for prettying up and refactoring code after the submission ends? I've submitted already, but I would like to get the code into a more presentable state.  I would not be adjusting the core game loop or any content.  Thanks!

Host

Fixing typos and clerical errors should not be a problem. It would be best not to make significant changes in the game.

Submitted

Thanks! The game is playable but may undergo some code cleanup over the next couple of hours.  We appreciate the flexibility here.

Submitted

May we submit our entry to other jams, or keep it as a ParserComp 2024 exclusive release?

Submitted

I'm not the organiser, but I'd say it depends on the rules of the other comp/jam. For ParserComp, games must not have previously been published and that is the same for most comps within the IF community. Other jams may not have this rule, so it would be okay to enter those jams, providing you enter those AFTER entering ParserComp.

Submitted

Thanks Garry!  I made the game for ParserComp but would welcome an opportunity for further exposure as I feel the initial release was marred with accessibility challenges.  Lessons learned, of course!

I hope you're doing well.

Host

Garry is correct. Each author retains the rights to their work. Submission to other comps would depend upon their rules.

Submitted

Thanks fos1!  This is helpful.  I see an opportunity (DOS Game Jam), but I also thought I'd check.  I appreciate you putting this on.  It was a blast!

Host

I hope your game does well!

Submitted(+1)

Just been informed that RaT can be played online.
 https://www.adrift.co/cgi/play.cgi?1794

Host

Good deal. The playable link should be added to Ra T game page on itch.io (if it hasn't already).

Thanks, fos1