It happens. :) I think a lot of us are from the GMC forums and expected that level of Jam prep/rules. The GMC Jam, however, has taken YEARS to fine-tune into the well-structured jam experience it is today. Itch.io is a completely different format/environment so it's understandable to try something different! Overall I had a blast and hope that you all continue to try and branch out to the community like this more often!
The cash prize will always make for a slightly bitter experience (imo) since there is a direct monetary reward and people will try to find any way to abuse the system if they can (thankfully that really didn't happen here, but in the future, who knows). I would love for you all to offer the complete suite more often as a reward though!
Thank you all for the jam experience, and I hope to participate in another one soon!! :D