Welcome to the Processing Foundation Jam #1

This is a week-long game jam held every two months where participants all use Processing-related languages/libraries such as p5.js, Processing, Processing Python,...

The jam is held every two months; specifically:

• 12 pm UTC second Friday of the month (Dec 8): Theme announcement, kicking off our jam
• 12 pm UTC third Friday of the month (Dec 15): Submission portal closing, voting starts
• 12 pm UTC fourth Friday of the month (Dec 22): Results!

The theme is...

Yin and Yang

Yin and Yang means two forces that are thought of as complementary or harmonizing, rather than opposing. You can make a game about teaming up with your enemies or kill the boss by joining forces with another boss... Let your imagination go wild!

Of course, the theme is a suggestion, not a forced structure that must be included in the game. But remember, "theme" is a criterion!

With that said, happy jamming, jammers! 

Voting can begin after the submission portal is closed. During this period, the upload will be locked, meaning you cannot update the game. After the results are published, the game is unlocked as usual!

There are four categories:

• Enjoyment: this can be about interesting aspects or annoying bugs you find, anything!
• Theme: how close is it to the theme?
• Originality: how creative is the idea? Any aspect that makes you go "WOW!"?
  
• Art + Audio: how good are the graphics and the sound effects/music?

Titles for the champions (comes with an online certificate):

1. Top 1: "Jam Champion" - Awarded to the participant with the highest overall score.
2. Top 2 & 3: "Jam Runners-up" - Awarded to 2 participants with the second and the third highest overall score.
3. Top of each category: "Jam Category Champion" - Awarded to 4 participants with the highest rating for a category.
4. Host choices: "Jam Host Choice" - Awarded to any games with clear dedication and sheer hard work.

Here are some of the rules we must all go by:

1. All projects must be made from languages/libraries associated with the Processing Foundation. Any text editors/engines (vscode, p5play, sublime, notepad++...) is allowed only with languages/libraries linking with the Processing Foundation ("graphic libraries" like Three.js, OpenGL... are permitted, as long as you use a Processing language alongside it). Else, the submission will be removed.
2. Those below 13 years old should have a parent or guardian to upload their games. Although we believe anyone can participate no matter his/her age, a guardian should be available.
3. The majority of the game must be made during the jam. That means you cannot submit pre-made games (we do check, actually). Yes, you can use pre-existing code/sfx/music if you have the rights to it but we recommend building it from scratch! This is a jam for fun after all!
4. You must upload the game onto itch.io and pricing must be "no payments" or "$0 or donate". Anyone who puts a link to a website outside of itch.io will be disqualified. Also, try to make the game easy to access; players can download and play right away or in a browser!
5. No NSFW, gore/violence content, or rude language. Keep this page as clean as your code 😉
6. No vote hacking. This will not be tolerated.
7. Be polite! If you see any form of bullying, you can always report it!

1. What specifically are languages/libraries that are permitted?

They are p5.js, Processing, and Processing Python. Note that p5play, Processing Android, and Processing Pi are engines that use Processing languages/libraries, so technically it IS allowed.

2. Who can enter?

Anyone! Any age, any expertise, any experience... can all join! We are trying to make this jam as inclusive as we can!

3. Are there any prizes?

Yes, the prize is the joy you get and the friends you make along the way 🥳

4. Is there a discord server I can join?

Yes, we do have a Discord server where you can chat, compete, and have fun with fellow jammers!

Any more questions? Post them in the community tab!

Discord | Twitter | YouTube | Itch.io

(This jam is the successor of p5.js Game Jam)

_{This jam is organized by a coder in the community and is not endorsed or approved by Processing Foundation's creators/moderators.}