Post by Slashie in Can I attend with a game I've already worked on for a few days?

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Hi! Unfortunately this goes against the rules of the challenge, coding must start inside the dates provided, and finish before the final date.

sgibber20185 years ago

It's okay if we've been working on a design document or something though right? I saw the rules said we were encouraged to "have an idea" and I've been making lists of features I need to code once it starts. Is that within the rules?

Slashie5 years ago

yes, design docs or notes are ok. Just no code or art made specifically for the project.

Artless Games5 years ago (1 edit) (+1)

But the rule says

You CAN use external libraries, game engines, pre-existing code/algorithms, pre-existing art, etc. You can even start your game from an existing game, if you are planning to turn it into something unique. If in doubt, be clear what resources were reused.

If I want to make a roguelike platformer, and I coded a non-roguelike platformer before.

Is it valid to use the previous game's code?

Slashie5 years ago

yes, pre-existing code is ok as stated by the rules. Just no code or art made *specifically* for your entry.

LucKey Productions5 years ago (1 edit)

That seems pretty vague... is it OK if I sketched a bit of ASCII art for inspiration and concept development?

Slashie5 years ago

Yes, anything for inspiration and concept is good. Just think if you are working in actual Assets that will be included in the game, these are meant to be done within the challenge timeframe.

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