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1. How many games can I submit?

Only **one game per participant/team** is allowed. Pick your best idea and focus on crafting something amazing!  

2. Can the jam organizer participate in the jam?

Yes, as the organizer, I will also submit a game. However, if my game earns a spot on the ranked podium, I will automatically forfeit my prize to the next eligible game. This ensures fairness and encourages the community to shine!  

3. Who will judge the games?

This jam is community-driven, so **every participant gets to vote** on the submitted games. Make sure to try out as many games as you can and vote fairly! The collective votes will determine the winners.  

4. Can I use pre-made assets?

Yes, you can use pre-made assets (art, audio, etc.), as long as you have the rights to use them and give proper credit. However, the core gameplay and simulation mechanics must be created during the jam period.  

5. Can I work in a team?

Absolutely! You can participate solo or as part of a team. Just remember that only one game submission per team is allowed. 

6. Do I have to stick to the theme?

Yes, your game must align with the ecosystem simulator theme to be eligible. This includes games focusing on balance, interdependence, and the dynamics of ecosystems, as described in the jam’s details.  

7. What platforms should my game support? 

Your game must be playable on at least one of the following platforms:  

- Browser (WebGL/HTML5)  

- Windows  

- Mac  

- Linux  

8. Can I update my game after submitting?  

Yes, you can update your game as many times as you like until the jam deadline. After the deadline, no changes can be made to the submission.  

9. What happens if my game contains inappropriate content?

Games with NSFW, offensive, or overly disturbing content will be disqualified. Please ensure your submission is clean and appropriate for a general audience.  

10. Do I have to make the game in English?  

Yes, all in-game content (menus, instructions, and text) must be in English. However, the game title can be in any language as long as it is appropriate.  

11. What if I don’t vote for other games?

This jam thrives on community participation! Please try to play and vote for as many games as you can. It’s a great way to support your fellow developers and ensure a fair voting process.  

12. How will the winners be announced?

Once the voting period ends, the results will be announced on the jam page. Rankings will be based on the community’s votes. If my game places in the ranked podium, my prize will automatically go to the next eligible game.  

13. Can I get feedback on my game?

Yes! Many participants leave comments and constructive feedback during the voting process. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow as a developer.  

If you have more questions, feel free to ask! Let’s work together to make this jam a celebration of ecosystems, creativity, and community. 🌿

Offering Music Composition & Sound Effects for the Ecosim Jam! 🌿

Hello, fellow game developers!  

Are you planning to join the jam but need some custom music or sound effects to bring your project to life? I’m here to help!  

I’m passionate about both game development and audio design, and I’d love to contribute to the incredible projects that come out of this jam. Helping your vision come to life with great audio is my way of supporting the community!  

Let’s make this jam an unforgettable experience—together! 🌟  

Looking forward to collaborating with you. Don’t hesitate to drop me a message or comment below!  

Happy jamming,  

Orlando from Plasmator Games 😀 

Hello, fellow game developers!  

Are you planning to join the jam but need some custom music or sound effects to bring your project to life? I’m here to help!  

I’m passionate about both game development and audio design, and I’d love to contribute to the incredible projects that come out of this jam. Helping your vision come to life with great audio is my way of supporting the community!  

Let’s make this jam an unforgettable experience together! 

Looking forward to collaborating with you. Don’t hesitate to drop me a message or comment below!  

Happy jamming,  

Orlando from Plasmator Games 😀 

SIM-JAM #1 - ECOSYSTEMS

https://itch.io/jam/the-sim-jam-1-ecosystems

Hello everybody and welcome at the very first edition of the Simulation Jam game! 

 This jam challenges developers to create engaging simulation games that explore the delicate balance of ecosystems—be it a bustling rainforest, a sprawling ocean, or even an imagined alien biome.

Whether you’re a seasoned developer or new to game design, this jam is your chance to craft interactive experiences that highlight the beauty, complexity, and fragility of the natural (or unnatural) world. Dive deep into ecological relationships, simulate species survival, or imagine how humans and nature coexist.

Winners will receive a bundle of static sprites of algae, bacteria and some others tiny life-forms (64x64)

That game is sooooo good.

After almost 20 years, this remain one of my most prefered survival game... it's so alive, and I can lost days into the Unreal World

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Hello everybody and thanks for playing this education games about exoplanets and generative solar systems!