1. Hi there! What's your name? Want to introduce yourself?
Hey, hello! I'm Jude, a 24y/o hobbyist game dev!
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?
I missed the last one sadly but I have done these jams in the past. I always say this, but I'm hoping to be able to judge scale better and actually get a finished product for this jam.
3. What games are your favorites? Did any of them inspire you, or made you want to make your own?
The first game to make me think about making my own was OFF! and I take a lot of inspiration from cozy comfort games like Stardew Valley, but I take a little bit of everything honestly. I love exploring how different developers and different genres tell their stories.
4. Do you have experience with game development? What did you do/with what engine?
I have a little experience with Godot and a fair bit with a tiny engine called Bitsy (and all the hacks that go with it). I love figuring out how things in Godot piece together to make functional and fun games. It's almost like a puzzle!
5. Tell us about something you're passionate about!
Outside of game design and storytelling, I'm really passionate about tarot!
6. What are your goals for this game jam?
I'd like to use this jam to play with some more technical concepts of development. I think my main mechanic I'm going to focus on is a character select.
7. Any advice to new participants?
Pace yourself! It's better to set a small goal that you can easily achieve than it is to stress yourself out trying to be impressive. This jam is for learning, not for showing off. Just take it easy and see what you can do.