AirB&B for an impromptu office? Arranged.

Computers and other tech? Packed.

Cables? At the location.

Food for 3 days? A problem for tomorrow.

Transport to the location? Planned out.

University deadlines? Moved.

A new junior 3D artist? Recruited.

Local gitea server? Working.

Godot 4 beta 10? Installed.

~~Hotel? Trivago.~~

Since my team tried an in person jam during the last Ludum Dare, I don't think we're going back to remote ones. Even though it adds a huge planning overhead with the logistics. We got a new rookie member this time around and overall some people that were always there are missing, but I think we still have what it takes to make a game over the weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing what you all make!

First Ludum Dare I'll be participating in! Very excited to see what I can create and by these potential themes.

I'll be using Unity and Aseprite. If anyone has recommendations for creating sound effects and/or music, preferably free software, that'd be really appreciated! Good luck everyone

Call me a fool, I'll only get a few hours here and there, but that'll do! 💪 Just need to come up with an awesome & unique gameplay idea that's also super easy to implement. 🤔

Me and @Pegasys are in for our fourth joint Ludum Dare (my sixth ludum dare). Would love to make another card game but I don't think the themes will allow it. Still, glad to see some really great themes this time.

We'll be using mostly the same tools as last time with a few new additions.

Engine: Unity

Art: Aseprite and Photoshop

Audio: Audacity and FL Studio

7th ludum dare so far, wasn't prepared to see it hosted in january. I guess its because gmtk is slowly over taking ludum dare but thats not important right now right?

Jam 9? 10? Don't even know anymore. Obligatory wallpaper that was also an excuse to learn some of the tools in inkscape since I will likely be using that for the jam.

Ludum Dare 46 was my first ever jam experience. My game was awful but it was a finished product, with art and music, and I did it all solo.

I'll be going solo again this time too. Looking forward to sharing progress as I go and see how others are getting on!

Good luck everyone!

That's it lmao

I've known about and been interested in Ludum Dare for a long time (since at least LD32), but up until recently I've been way too busy with school to be able to take the time to participate. But now that I've got a weekend free I can finally work on submitting a game!

This will be one of my first attempts to make a full, playable game from start to finish, so I'm approaching it cautiously but very excited to get into it. I was thinking of using Godot since I want to learn how to use it better, but I'm much more familiar with Unity and at this point I figure I should focus more on getting a game finished than learning another tool. So, I'll probably be using Unity as my engine, and attempting to use VCV Rack for making some music if it fits well.

Good luck to you all!

I'm in for my 13th consecutive time!

Uh oh... Is that an unlucky number? :thinking:

Rather than making the usual list of software I use, I went ahead and made a single resource for new and veteran jammers alike to find free tools to use during jams. It's called 📚 JamTips.

I'm prepared for most of the possible themes, although, gotta admit, some of them are so trashy lol

it's time to update Godot again

and don't forget to update the export templates too!!

Joining in for my second LD since going on hiatus.

Gonna be going with Pico-8 this time since it worked out really well this time.

I'll also be using Aseprite for art prototyping and maybe FL Studio for music prototyping.

Good luck to everyone!

Of the top themes, my personal favorite that I feel is most versatile to many types of games is Companion. Basically, all you need to do to fit the theme is have the player/player character have a friend, AI or new acquaintance they are working with. For example, a platformer where you're trying to reach your friend on the other side of the screen. A top down rpg where you found a lost child and are escorting them home. A story game about two friends who are drifting apart. A first person shooter with a drone companion that explains how to play, gives you stats on the current area when you click it and perhaps holds onto your inventory for you.

Versatility is what I consider to be the most important aspect of a theme and Companion definitely has it, though as past jams have shown, many themes can be more versatile than they might first appear. Can't wait to find out what it will be tomorrow.

tldr: I am fucked but i dont wanna lose my streak

For those who understand IB mumbo jumbo, first of all, im sorry to hear that. Second of all, I have my TOK, Math IA, Physics IA, computer science IA, etc due next monday.

For those who dont, I am fucked.

Furthermore, I am on my forth streak, and I don't intend on losing it, but i am losing it :joy:

I can see three options: - Make a quick and simple game so I dont lose my streak, at the cost of academics - Dont make a game, keep my academics (which may or may not go cuckoo), and lose my streak :cry: - All in, lose my future, but the jam is eternal

Am in for my 9th in a row. I am on a vacation with the whole extended family. So I will be joining on a laptop from a beach resort. Will probably make something small in one day or so.

Intro

Returning to LD. Noob level knowledge of Godot, but looking to learn more through this jam. I successfully tested making art and music and imported them into Godot so I have a work pipeline ready. Now I only have the hard part of coming up with a game concept in a timely manner. Good luck to everyone.

Tools

• Engine: Godot
• Art: Aseprite
• Music: 1BITDRAGON

I almost missed that one, but once again I'm in for the Compo category! Wish you all a great jam, everybody!

Something I like to do every LD is take a little poll of what themes people voted +1 for. It's not always accurate, and it's not a perfect science since it doesn't take into account 0 votes or -1 votes, but I still enjoy doing it. Plus, it is a great way to start conversations about the different themes, and why people like/dislike them.

So, with that being said, please feel free to click the link, select the themes you voted +1 for, and see the live results!

TAKE THE POLL!