1. Hi there! What's your name? Want to introduce yourself?
Howdy Doodies! My names Timbo, I'm a 35 year old freelance artist who loves making silly stuff!
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've NEVER done a Jam before. I've started a million projects, I've worked with lots of indie dev teams, and every time the projects fall apart. So to prove I'm not cursed I thought I'd give this Jam a try! Seems like a good way to knock out a silly little project and prove to myself I can finish a little game/prototype! :D
3. What games are your favorites? Did any of them inspire you, or made you want to make your own?
Ever since picking up a dodgy copy of RPG Maker 2k back in the day I've loved the idea of making a game. In more recent years the rise of simply games with a fun feedback loop have given me more hope of actually finishing something (starting with an RPG making tool does set your scope FAR too big!)
4. Do you have experience with game development? What did you do/with what engine?
So far my experience is SUPER limited. I can do the basics in Pixel Game Maker MV and most RPG Makers but beyond that I'm a bit clueless. My dyslexia limits my ability to look at code (even looking at normal text in chunks is a challenge so code is a nightmare) so I drift towards visual languages rather than code, even if they are more limiting.
5. Tell us about something you're passionate about!
Recently my obsession has been brutalist visual design. Stuff like 1-bit art or bit-crushed audio. I think Critters For Sale is a prime example of where my visual passion has been recently.
6. What are your goals for this game jam?
To create something. It doesn't have to be a full game, a prototype would be fine, but something I can show to others with pride at the end of this :) Meeting some friendly people along the way wouldn't hurt either! :D