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A topic by Meiri created 90 days ago Views: 1,825 Replies: 117
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Host

If you have any questions regarding this jam, please feel free to ask here! Will try to respond ASAP.

Hi! I checked the jam page but didn't see this answered, so I just wanted to double check- are fan games allowed? If not, completely understood! Just wanted to clarify ^^

Host(+2)

Hi! Good question. For this jam we’re focusing on original work, so we’re not allowing fangames this time.

Sounds good, that's why I double checked ^^

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Hey! I just wanted to ask that Is it okay with using Ai to help assist with music generation/coding help or does it have to be human/originally made?

Host(+1)(-1)

As stated in the rules, no genAI is allowed at all.

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Got it.

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that's too bad, i would love to participate, i make everything myself but i can't and don't want to learn how to code and i generate all scripts with chatgpt 

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😑

Very new to jams do we start making now or when the submmisions open

Host

As stated in the rules, for the Road Trip Jam you’re free to get started as soon you want.

If I used roblox studio for the engine would that be okay? 

Host(+1)

I’m unfamiliar with Roblox studio… would it allow you to publish the game here on itchio?

i don't think so, as you'd need to have the file on your computer or dropbox to upload it here, but roblox games are only in the servers so probably not.

Host

Yeah, roblox is a no.

Actually, you can download a copy of the game in Roblox studio, see if that works.

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I apologize if I missed the answer: are analog/tabletop games allowed, or must the game be playable digitally? 

Host

…I thought I had that in the rules, oops…

Yes, analog/tabletop games are allowed!! (adding that to the page now!)

Oh terrific, thank you! I'll share this with my discord server too then (other tabletop creator folx) 🧡 

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Can I make a sequel to one of my old bad games?

Host(+1)

Yes, sequels are ok

I have an idea of the road trip being manly set up inside a train instead of a car, does it still count as a road trip or does the mode of transportation have to be different?

Host(+1)

no, for this jam we’re looking for specifically the experiences of a road trip (cars/vans, roads, gas stations, questionable road food, stuck in a small vehicle together, flat tires, etc)

a train trip would offer completely different dynamics and experiences, which while very interesting does not fit what we’re looking for sadly

final fantasy xv does a section where you they go on a brief train trip, so entries could have that too, but the main focus should be the road trip

Gotcha! I'll just try thinking of a different idea that involves a van instead, thanks for the clarification

Are we allowed to submit games that have been finished before the start of the jam?

Host

As stated in the rules, no, they have to be new games.

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We're currently working on a road trip game that's still in the early stages of development. Would it be acceptable to use this game jam as motivation to complete a demo / prototype ? Based on the FAQ, it seems fine, but we want to be fully transparent about what was created during the jam versus what was done beforehand.

Host

Yes, that’s okay.

can the road trip be placed in space? like in a ufo or something?

Host

Interesting question… so, for this jam we’re looking for the experiences of a road trip (questionable road food, stuck in a small vehicle together, travelling from place to place, meeting new people/food/cultures)

So I don’t see why you couldn’t have an ufo in space, as long as the story has the characteristics of a road trip! Could totally have the characters go on trip around an alien planet or something like that. I’m fascinated by this concept now omg

Thank you SO much!!!! <3

Thanks, I came to ask the same thing hahaha. I really want to write a space road trip hahaha

Hey this is my very first game jam, I'm trying to branch out of my comfort zone of becoming a game dev and thought I should challenge myself and saw this, I'm super excited about this, although I have a question, does walking/running count for road trip or does it have to be in car or something? just getting into the specifics before I start prepping. as an example, could I have like 60% on car and %40 on foot or does it all have to be one. sorry if this questions comes across as stupid or is already stated in the description of the challenge. :)

Host (1 edit)

So, for this jam we’re looking for the experiences of a road trip (questionable road food, stuck in a small vehicle together, travelling from place to place, meeting new people/food/cultures)

So you do need to have a vehicle involved for most of the story. Some walking should be okay.

Awesome, thanks for clarifying

Hey, I am new to game dev and itch.io, me and my friend (also a beginner like me) want todo a game together how do we signup as a team or submit a game as a team once the jam starts, idk how this works?

Host

Hello, I have a question. Can I use the Scrath engine (turbowarp.org) to create a project?

Host

Would it allow you to publish the game here on itchio?

Yes, it allow you to publish the game here on itch io.

Host

Then yes :D

Is the idea that a lot of the gameplay will take place in the vehicle, or can it be more focused on the stops along the trip?

Host

Either!

Will the road trip have to include other people (NPCs), or can it be a solo journey?

Host

It can be a solo journey.

Hello, I was wondering if it’s okay to participate in or submit multiple projects?

Host

It’s okay

Is it still considered road trip if you could return to places you've been before but still explored new ones? 

Host

Yes

Can the game take place inside the human body? For example, like a journey through the internal organs?

Host

Hmm…. it would need a vehicle, and to present the experiences of a road trip inside the human body.

Would a turn-of-the-century car race (similar to the 1908 New York to Paris race) be considered a road trip?

Host

Would it be purely a car race, or would it include the experiences of a road trip? Bc that’s what we’re looking for

Oh, the player is definitely going to have experiences (having to stop to fix the car up, having experiences in cities, buying gas). The race is really more of a backdrop.

Host(+1)

Then it should be ok.

Hey, if I'm working with a team of 3 do all of us have to sign up to the game jam?

Host(+1)

Up to you, in the end only one person will submit the game

I am currently having issues finding a 3D artist. I found some 3D assets from a game that is over 20 years old now. Can I use them as placeholders until I find an Artist?

Host

You can use them as placeholders during development, but in your released game, the assets need to be original or from asset packs/creative commons.

Ok, I am just worrying that I wont be able to find a 3D artist to help replace the models.

Hello! Are you allowing interactive fiction/word-based games in this jam as well? I'd love to try to participate by writing a road trip in a word-based game!

Host

Yes, We love interaction fiction in fact, so please do submit your IF! =)

How long does a road trip have to be to qualify as a road trip? Like, my longest road trip was probably 4 hours to college, but the one I'd want to do a game on was when I was traveling about 2-4 hours to another state with family to a wedding so I'm not sure if that experience would qualify.

Host

Honestly, that is really relative and we don’t want to give a minimum as what matters really in this jam is the experience of a road trip. A 2 hour trip can have all the road trip classics just as much as a 4 hour one does.

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Can I publish a paid version of this Game after the Game Jam? The Version I'll publish for this Jam will be a bit limited.

Host(+1)

Yes

is it okay if i use old computer generated voices? (NOT AI)

Host

Something like microsoft sam? Should be ok for the jam but make sure to check for licenses to see if the software allows it

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Hello, I have a question. Is it okay if the road trip takes place in a bus? Like, doesn't that make it a collective road trip, with the passengers and driver involved in the experience? If so, then I would like to ask:
1) Do the passengers and driver(s) have to know each other for this to classify as a collective road trip?
2) If the passengers and driver(s) don't know each other, would the environment still have to be made more social and positive to make it feel like a collective road trip? (like, would the passengers have to sing together sometimes, or would the player have to get to know his neighbors, stuff like that)
3) I get that these are tricky questions to answer as a bus doesn't exactly classify as a private vehicle that the player or their friends would own, but if the standard, conventional passenger bus is not qualified as one of the vehicles allowed to be used in this game jam, is a smaller, more private minibus or van allowed instead?

Host

Sorry for the late response, I’m graduating today and had to check with my co-host lol

If the bus drive has the experiences of a road trip, it should be ok. E.g: stopping for meals and gas, staying at hotels, sightseeing, etc. I think the difference between a road trip and a regular bus travel in your case would be more important.

  1. They don’t have to know each other from the get-go. Getting to know (or hate) strangers during the trip is ok.

  2. The interactions don’t have to be positive. If you want everyone in the vehicle to hate each other’s guts/ actively plan for their murders/not care about each other, that’s okay. The social aspect can be as negative as you want, not all road trips are fun times for everyone.

  3. Minibus and van are ok, my own game has a van as it vehicle.

okay, thanks!

hello, this is my first game jam, im planning on doing the roadtrip along the panamerican highway, beetween albuquerque to panama city, is this type of intercountry travel allowed?

Host

Yes

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Hi. Can i make a game set on a boat?  You would still travel a lot but it would be on the sea instead on road.  One of the core mechanics woud be that your boat woud get damaged and you woud have to fish for repair parts.

also can it be 2d? im not that good at 3d modeling.

Host

Hmmm… I think boats might be pushing the ‘road trip’ concept a little, so I’ll have to say no.

(And the game can be 2D, yes.)

can the materials float in the sky (you would catch them with a harpoon)?

also can it have voxel graphics? i woud rather focus on the gameplay than pretty assets(since im not that good at it)

Host

Any kind of graphics is ok. I don’t get what you mean with the harpoon question, sorry.

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doesnt matter. Thank you

Hello would a game on historical events be appropriate? I'd be planning on making a game focusing on the evacuation of the Czechoslovak Legion in ww1. They crossed through Russia and then the Ocean to get back home and I think that may make for an interesting game.

Host (1 edit) (+1)

For this jam we’re looking for the experiences of a road trip. If you can find a way to delve into that, historical games should be ok.

Edit: About the ocean, we aren’t allowing boats for this jam as explained in an earlier reply.

Thank you!

Can i submit multiple projects

Host (1 edit)

This has been answered in this thread before.

EDIT: And in the FAQ.

Submitted

Questions: Are games for TWO game jams (this one and the special interest ttrpg jam) allowed if they fit the theme for both and still new? Also, are game ashcans (that is, game completed and playable, but no art, layout, etc) allowed?

Host

yes to both

A) can i make a trip riding an animal, like a horse or something?

B) or needs to be a litereal vehicle? if so what about a wagon?

Host(+1)

Yes to both

thanks!

hey! two questions :)
can the game involve cannabis? or is it not allowed? and also,  when is the deadline? 

Host(+1)

It can.

The deadline is clearly visible on the jam’s page.

thank uu!

Small question, could it be based around  a trucker doing deliveries? I don't know if that would qualify a road trip in ya'lls book lol

Jam Host

Considering that truckers are always on the road, I would say so! As long as it includes elements of road trips as listed on the page of the game jam I don't see why not! :D

Thank you, I appreciate it!

Submitted

im making   a short game in a few days bc i dont have much time can i write that into the end credits?

Jam Host

Yes, that's fine! It's your game credits dude 👍

Submitted(-2)

im making simple vector art no high quality 50 hour shit

could i use gdevelop

Host

does it allow you to publish the game here on itchio? if not, then no.

it does

hello, yes  i have a question. does the game have to include leaving the car as part of it or is mostly in the car game fine?

Host

I won’t say it has to as I don’t want to limit potentially creative ideas, but you need to make sure the game is about a road trip and not a driving simulator if you do that. It needs the experiences of a road trip.

also does it have to be chill

Host

No

I know people define analog CYOAs in different ways, but would you say that sort of IF is acceptable for submission, provided it follows the standards of focusing on road trip topics and being original work?

Host

Could you give more info on what you mean by analog CYOA?

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Is there a new Discord server link for anyone to join? It seems that the provided link is expired.

Host (1 edit)

It’s working for me

Would the road trip theme include a game where the characters' car has broken down on the side of a road during a road trip and they have to fix it or something similar, or do they have to actively be doing the road-tripping during the game?

Host

They have to be doing the road trippin’

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can you make a game for it

Host(+1)

i don’t know actually, that’s a good question

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ok

i have another question, but can it be at just one area like a gas station?

Host

A road trip needs to have an actual trip in it to be a road trip.

ok