Salvete omnes! The Roman MytholoJam is an invitation to make something interactive inspired by Ancient Rome. Thanks for joining me again for another round! I'd say "When in Rome..." but I really don't want anyone to do as the Romans did.
➞ Guidelines:
- Feel free to brainstorm, outline, or work on concept art before the jam begins, but asset creation must be limited to the jam period!
- Gotta be Roman!
- Entries irrelevant to the theme will be removed.
- Before submitting, write at least one line describing your work and how it relates to the theme in the "Description" section of its page. No blank submissions!
- Have fun!
➞ Themes & Notes:
| Ancient Rome » For our purposes, anywhere from Rome's mythological founding date (April 21st 753 BC) to the collapse of the western empire in 476 CE is especially fair game. Italic Latin, Etruscan, and Greek
culture predating 753 is also valid inspiration, as is putting in conversation the Eastern (Byzantine) and Western Empire. Inspiration need not be strictly Imperial (feel free to explore the Republic or the pre-Republic regal period) OR relegated to the Italian peninsula, as North Africa and the Near East in particular often go unacknowledged despite their importance throughout and beyond antiquity. You're highly encouraged to think critically; avoid glorifying imperialism, and if you wish, you can interrogate how we perceive the Romans or consider non-elite figures and voices that aren't often heard. History, mythology, and culture » Entries don't have to focus specifically on mythology, but because ancient myth is so iconic and interwoven with many aspects of ancient history and culture, it seemed like a fitting enough name. That said, you can look to any source you'd like for inspiration — not just mythology! This jam is an opportunity to explore lesser known and marginalized aspects of Roman history — beyond the elite personalities and spectacles we commonly hear about — as well as familiar ones. For resources, tips, and ideas, check out this thread! Interactivity » Make something interactive! Your entry may be in any format: a sidescroller, a PICO8 game, a 3D game, a visual novel, a Twine project, a comic or interactive print, etc. Whatever floats your corvus! | You're welcome to work solo or look for a team! You can use the community or CrowdForge to connect with collaborators.
You can also post to the hashtag on Twitter. We also have a Discord server where you can chat with other jammers and share progress! This jam is suitable for beginners! If you've never made a game or participated in a jam before, you're absolutely welcome to join. There will be no voting, but giving feedback to your fellow jammers is encouraged! Working with something new that you want to learn more about is ideal — and so is working with something that you're already interested in or know a lot about. |
➞ F.A.Q:
Q: How strict is the theme?
A: Not very! So long
as your project takes inspiration from something Roman, you're good to
go. You could zero in on something very specific, or approach things
more generally, and you're more than welcome to create something that
isn't set in antiquity or that doesn't "look" Roman, in terms of how we
recognize ancient aesthetics. Modern retellings, unconventional art
styles, and unexpected genres (like sci-fi) are all equally welcome!
Q: What if I don't finish my game, or have only completed certain assets?
A:
That's still great, and you're encouraged to submit whatever you create
as a proof-of-concept! This could be art assets, music, a font, etc.
Q: Are premade assets allowed? How about paid assets?
A: Both are fine, provided you don't start working with them prior to the jam and you use them under the proper terms stipulated by the creator.
Q: Can I join in later on in the jam?
A: Absolutely, if you'd like! It's quite long at five weeks and some change, so even if you can't start participating until April there will still be plenty of time.
(If you enjoyed this jam and would like to participate in something
similar, or if you don't get a chance to participate in this round but
would have liked to, the Greek MytholoJam will run again in the fall, and I'll be surveying for input on future MytholoJam concepts soon.)
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