My apologies. This is my first ever game jam and it did not state in the rules that external links could not be used due to the limitations of file size you could submit to Itch.io. Our focus was to use this time to learn and see what we were capable of as a team within Unreal within the given time limit, not really to try and win. We'll make sure we take note for future submissions.
Like Syvice was saying, we are just here to learn and get feedback anyway, we were never trying to compete. :)
The other two guys are first-timers though! So I want them to have a good experience and get some good feedback so we can continue to make games!
I will also mention, FYSA, Itch.io offers Dropbox as its alternative option specifically because you can still moderate changes through it. Every folder in the context menu has a "File Info" that anyone should be able to access, and any time something is changed (even if the folder is replaced), the last modified date changes. It is a little more work for you to make a couple more clicks when you go to download it, and I am not trying to argue our case here, but you shouldn't have to DQ folks for this in the future unless that is just what you prefer.
After much thought (and some petitions by players) I've decided to -not- disqualify this at the end of rating period. The only reason is that it's possible to see timestamps, and as long as they stay unchanged I will allow this as a qualified entry. I have disqualified several others that used externally linked files but those didn't have timestamps so there is no way of knowing if it gets updated post-jam. Next jam I will add to the jam page the rule that externally linked files is not allowed and that -all- submitted files must be downloadable directly from the project page.
Sorry for the inconvenience :)
That's reasonable, and I appreciate it, but I don't expect us to be able to compete here anyway; there are way better games in the jam, lol.
I just wanted to bring that to your awareness is all, but thanks for reconsidering all the same! Now, we can go down in a full-fledged blaze of glory! haha
We are hoovering up all of the excellent feedback, though. Everyone is learning a lot, and we are already planning the next jam we want to participate in! Thanks again for hosting and allowing us to sharpen our skills here!
