I'm so excited to see so many people!! Welcome!! This is my first game jam, and it's kind of a complicated one to boot, so I thought I should put a space where people can ask questions/I can answer some that are starting to come in!
Can I submit my entry early?
Yes! Remember that your submissions to Rounds 1 & 2 are emailed to me (preferably as .txt files!) at benkr.threeforge@gmail.com! I have in fact already received the first submission!
Should the first submission include mechanics/anything else in particular?
I won't say "should"! I definitely think "could" applies though - there are no requirements to any submissions beyond that the final submission should be a playable game (whatever that means to you). The first round of submissions doesn't have to be much more than a core kernel of a game idea, or a theme, or an incitement! Be aware however that mechanics, just like everything else else included in your submissions, are all entirely open to editing and revision by your collaborators!
Please post any other questions you might have below!