The competitive Ludum Dare weekend has ended, but we're still here and we're still making games!
Welcome to Extra, the new casual Ludum Dare
Unlike the Jam and Compo, Ludum Dare's extra format doesn't have winners. What it does have is over 2 weeks left to make something and still be a part of Ludum Dare's feedback and ratings process! :sunglasses: :tropical_drink:
If you didn't finish your Ludum Dare in time, no problem! Take another day!
If you missed out, no problem! Try again this weekend (April 8th-11th) or next (April 15th-18th)!
Pick what works best for you!
Don't wait too long though! Extra submissions close on results day (April 21st), and if you're not early, you'll miss out getting feedback on your game!
See the full write-up for more ideas on how to how to make the most of the next couple weeks.
NOTE: We still collect ratings on Extra games (for future use), but you can opt-out of ratings entirely for a pure casual Ludum Dare experience. When you opt out, you can still give and get feedback!
Time to Play, Rate, and give Feedback
For everyone did finish a game this past weekend, now's your chance to play, rate, and give feedback on games.
If you'd like to get a score at the end of the Play+Rate+Feedback period, be sure to play other games. We prioritize your game when you give ratings and good feedback. The system is most heavily weighted towards feedback, and we encourage you to like :heart: good feedback when you see it. :smiley:
Everyone making an Extra game can join us once they finish. :slight_smile:
Keynote Reunion, celebrating 20 years of Ludum Dare
In case you didn't hear, Ludum Dare 50 is also Ludum Dare's 20th anniversary! We're old!
To mark the occasion, I reached out to every previous Ludum Dare keynoter, and ask them to join us for this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC2KGu__2Ws
Thanks everyone for helping make this happen!
Wrap-up
That's it from me. Thank you everyone that came out for Ludum Dare weekend, and thank you everyone that's now joining us for the Casual Ludum Dare.