1. Hi there! What's your name? Want to introduce yourself?
Hello! I'm Stevo. You betcha I want to introduce myself! :) Nice to meet everyone.
2. Did you participate in the last jam we held? If so, what do you plan on doing better this time? If not, what's your reason for joining?
Nope, this is the first organized game jam I've participated in. I've noodled around with making games in Clickteam Fusion before years back in high/middle-school, and I want to get back in the saddle and get in the habit of making things again.
3. What games are your favorites? Did any of them inspire you, or made you want to make your own?
I really enjoy videogames, and I love to try all different kinds to see what's out there. The Legend of Zelda series is one of my favorites though,particularly the 2D ones (...plus Breath of the Wild of course :), and that seemed like an easy enough style game that my teammate and I could make a bite-sized game in 2 weeks.
4. Do you have experience with game development? What did you do/with what engine?
Just Clickteam Fusion. I've got a little experience in computer programming, and helped a very tiny bit with a friend who built an RPG engine in Java. I'd love to really get down into the weeds with programming more in-depth games in the future.
5. Tell us about something you're passionate about!
Being happy. I believe being happy is a choice - I like being happy, so I chose to be happy, and that makes me happy. It's not quite as easy as that, but it's a great way to live.
6. What are your goals for this game jam?
My goals are: (1) To practice working on a team, and (2) To get in the habit of making projects again and jamming.
7. Any advice to new jammers (if you're a veteran)?
The advice that seems to help me the most is just to keep sticking with it, and scale back. Start with the tiniest thing, see if you can make that, and if you end up making that in 1 day, great! Add some more detail/levels/polish/etc. It's so easy for me to overcommit.
8. If you're a returning jammer, what can the admins do to improve your jam experience?
I'm a newbie, but it seems like y'all are doing a great job! Keep it up!