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I just want to add that, while I appreciate the kind compliments and thank you messages here, the overall goal is to make sure people feel heard who were left out this time! Please don't be afraid to make those critiques here if you want. (And if they do appear, I'm trusting others not to post defensively or argue for us, that's not what anyone wants at all and I'll remove anything like that.)

I promise no one has minded! And yes, we're always tuning our guidelines, but something you've only submitted once before will likely be welcome again at some funding level. (But please ask instead of assuming something is or isn't fair or anything like that!)

I would like to opt out of receiving funds for this itch account from the Queer Games Bundle. 

I understand that this means I will not receive funds for my game.

Please reply to this thread using the itch account that you would like to OPT-OUT of receiving funds with. 

If you have multiple accounts you would like to opt out of receiving funds with you must reply with each account individually.

If you have any questions, please post them in another thread. 

Posting in this thread may unintentionally opt your account out of receiving funding.

Example post below.

we're almost there! thank you for patience for a little bit longer. it is jangling our nerves as well haha

hi cial -- the old fashioned stuff is on the back end with our team, not with the participants, thankfully, haha. so we'll send out another email once the bundle is built manually. and you'll just click approve on two URLs. (and it will take a little while! i respect the anxiety, but i would give it at least one or two hours.) -- caroline

hi Xiri! projects that will be released before June 1 are welcome. For moderation, we may need to ask to see a build before then just to check it out, but that doesn't need to be public or hosted on itch.io. You can email it, share a Google drive link, or put it on a password protected itch.io page, etc.

hi Alicia, thank you for posting!

For us, microgames are like those made for O2A2 jams -- these are 1,000-word visual novels with intentionally limited artwork. They can be great, but we wanted to adjust funding to make sure we're treating people's work as fairly as possible. Some bitsy games might fall into this category too, I would say with playtime of 5-10 minutes.

What you're describing sounds more developed, likely with more art and other assets. And, especially, if there are game mechanics involving sprites or anything like that. A full game doesn't need to be long. I'd point to "Heart Is Muscle" by heiden as a great example that's about 30 minutes long but a very complete game experience with fighting (flexing) and some fetch quests.

Does that help? Please feel free to ask more or about anything else that's on your mind. Everyone's questions are welcome!

Caroline

To confirm your participation in the Queer Games Bundle 2023 post the URLs of the project(s) you are submitting in this thread from the account that owns the projects. 

Do not post anything other than the URL(s) in this thread. 

You must post the links from the itch account that owns them.

If you did not receive an acceptance email, your entry will be removed. This thread is only meant for people who received an acceptance email from the Queer Games Bundle.

If you have any questions, email us at queergamesbundle@gmail.com or make a separate thread. Do not post questions in this thread!

Thank you (▰˘◡˘▰)

The Queer Games Bundle is now closed.

If you emailed us and haven't heard back yet, please email us again to make sure you don't get lost in the shuffle of last minute fixes and problems.

Thank you,

Queer Games Bundle Team

Alternatively, feel free to email us at: queergamesbundle@gmail.com

To confirm your participation in the Queer Games Bundle 2022 post the URLs of the project(s) you are submitting in this thread from the account that owns the projects. 

Do not post anything other than the URL(s) in this thread. 

If you did not fill out the google form during the open recruitment period, your entry will be removed. This thread is only meant for people who joined the bundle during the open recruitment period.

If you have any questions, email us at queergamesbundle@gmail.com or make a separate thread. Do not post questions in this thread!

Thank you (▰˘◡˘▰)

i love this ending, thank you

After May 3rd users will get a link where they will post the urls of their project to finalize their submissions. After the finalization period is over, you will not be able to add any new games. 

That being said you will be able to update the files at any time just like a normal game. We only ask that your game be in a playable state at the time of submission on May 3rd. For example a blank "coming soon" itch project page wouldn't be okay but anything that can be experienced is okay.

Please let me know if you have any more questions.

I am sorry but this game is not acceptable for the bundle. 

It amounts to just an advertisement for a google play store. Our players need something they can play on either a pc or in web browser.

Please release something for pc or web browser.

That is absolutely 100% okay.

Submit as many games as you would like, just make sure to use the google form to do so. :)

Thank you for submitting your project to our bundle. We are really excited to have you as part of this project. To ensure you are able to participate you also need to fill out a quick survey so that we’ll be able to add you to the bundle properly when the time comes.

Please fill out the survey here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKh-5ycL60XH05zYWDTDpLFy5wxQFiFqjvUheG...

The specifics on joining next year haven't been fully established as we are going to make some changes based on what we learned this year. 

It will most likely have a game jam and a google form. Filling out the google form will be the most important part in order to join. 

Here is a link to last year's jam:

https://itch.io/jam/queer-games-bundle-2021

Next years format will be mostly similar to this.

The entry period for the bundle ended on May 23rd, 2021. Unfortunately you will have to wait until next year to join next year's bundle.

Hi this is the queer games bundle. The bundle can't launch until everyone has approved their games on it. Please accept being in the bundle by clicking the below links.

https://itch.io/b/861/queer-games-bundle-2021

https://itch.io/b/862/queer-games-bundle-2021-pay-what-you-can-edition

Hi, I am contacting you here on the comments page of your game as you have not responded to our email. 

You have not approved your acceptance in the bundle. The bundle can’t launch until you have done so. Please login to your itch account and approve your games in the bundle by using these links. 

https://itch.io/b/861/queer-games-bundle-2021

https://itch.io/b/862/queer-games-bundle-2021-pay-what-you-can-edition

Thank you for submitting your project to our bundle. We are really excited to have you as part of this project. To ensure you are able to participate you also need to fill out a quick survey so that we’ll be able to add you to the bundle properly when the time comes.

Please fill out the survey here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-iBCDKRduF97ctjK9kXkdRjoqrfGghHk9f9kaAcVY-I5Xbg/viewform

Thank you for submitting your project to our bundle. We are really excited to have you as part of this project. To ensure you are able to participate you also need to fill out a quick survey so that we’ll be able to add you to the bundle properly when the time comes.

Please fill out the survey here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-iBCDKRduF97ctjK9kXkdRjoqrfGghHk9f9kaAcVY-I5Xbg/viewform

We got you, thank you!

Thank you for submitting your project to our bundle. We are really excited to have you as part of this project. To ensure you are able to participate you also need to fill out a quick survey so that we’ll be able to add you to the bundle properly when the time comes.

Please fill out the survey here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-iBCDKRduF97ctjK9kXkdRjoqrfGghHk9f9kaAcVY-I5Xbg/viewform

Thank you for submitting your project to our bundle. We are really excited to have you as part of this project. To ensure you are able to participate you also need to fill out a quick survey so that we’ll be able to add you to the bundle properly when the time comes.

Please fill out the survey here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-iBCDKRduF97ctjK9kXkdRjoqrfGghHk9f9kaAcVY-I5Xbg/viewform

You are in. It was a mistake on my end. Sorry the bundle is getting huge so it can be difficult to keep track of.

-Taylor

Thank you for submitting your project to our bundle. We are really excited to have you as part of this project. To ensure you are able to participate you also need to fill out a quick survey so that we’ll be able to add you to the bundle properly when the time comes.

Please fill out the survey here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-iBCDKRduF97ctjK9kXkdRjoqrfGghHk9f9ka...

Thank you for submitting your project to our bundle. We are really excited to have you as part of this project. To ensure you are able to participate you also need to fill out a quick survey so that we’ll be able to add you to the bundle properly when the time comes.

Please fill out the survey here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-iBCDKRduF97ctjK9kXkdRjoqrfGghHk9f9ka...

Hi Leafo : ) 

What is the best way to contact you?

Thank you for submitting your project to our bundle. We are really excited to have you as part of this project. To ensure you are able to participate you also need to fill out a quick survey so that we’ll be able to add you to the bundle properly when the time comes.

Please fill out the survey here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-iBCDKRduF97ctjK9kXkdRjoqrfGghHk9f9ka...

Hello (✿◠‿◠)

Our small team is hosting a Queer Games Bundle jam now through May 3, 2021 ~ the jam entries will then be bundled together for sale during June (Pride Month here in the states). 

We encourage all queer game devs and makers to enter! New games, recent ones, and older ones are acceptable, video games, zines, table top games, etc. We want to celebrate the diversity of our community's games : )

Any questions, feel free to ask in our jam's community board. And definitely share this with your queer artist friends! This is an entirely word of mouth project & we hope it reaches every pocket of our community. 

Jam: https://itch.io/jam/queer-games-bundle-2021

Hello!

Our small team is working on a game jam to eventually bundle together into a bundle that will be for sale (Queer Games Bundle).

Does anyone know if there is a queue or special contact to possibly get a featured jam or bundle spot on the site?

Our goal is to have around 100 developers join up (it's getting there!) & we hope it does well for our community : )

I know that support is very busy & we appreciate any help or info we receive! Thank you (✿◠‿◠)

Thank you for submitting your project to our bundle. We are really excited to have you as part of this project. To ensure you are able to participate you also need to fill out a quick survey so that we’ll be able to add you to the bundle properly when the time comes.

Please fill out the survey here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-iBCDKRduF97ctjK9kXkdRjoqrfGghHk9f9ka...

Hello all : ) 

I'm looking to see if there is a bundle size limit in terms of people participating? I feel like I may have read it caps at 100, but I can't seem to find that information anymore. Any help would be appreciated!!