1. Hi there! What's your name? My name is Beau.
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 did participate in the 2021 First Jam, and that was/is my first and only jam thus far. I hope to do better this time, try new things and make something fun.
3. What games are your favorites? Did any of them inspire you, or made you want to make your own?
Privateer, Wing Commander, Warzone2100, Myth of Soma, Pokemon Trading card game.
4. Do you have experience with game development? What did you do/with what engine?
I am a novice hobbyist. I don't have any professional experience in development. I have played and loved gaming for many years.
In retirement I have taken advantage of free opportunities to try and learn new things. I have dabbled with a couple game engines in effort to have fun and learn. Been trying to learn/playing w/Unreal Engine for over a year now.
5. Tell us about something you're passionate about!
Fun
6. What are your goals for this game jam?
To finish a playable game
7. Any advice to new participants?
Have fun
9. What are some of the past works you've made for the jam? Show off your favorites!
My last years' submission Free Time Arcade by Privateer_Lev (itch.io)
The first thing I completed on Unreal Engine