almost 6 years ago
IMPORTANT: MelonJam Theme and Access Codes
The Jam is on! Read on to find out the theme and get access to MelonJam-exclusive assets and tools.
If you're not quite familiar with how game jam themes work, it's good to remember that they are very loose. Let's say, for example that the theme was "Out of Control," as it was for this year's GMTK Game Jam. You could have games where:
- You can't use conventional controls
- You lose control of the player after certain conditions are met
- Anything else that connects to "Out of Control" in some explainable way.
Try to be as creative as possible. However, as loose as game jam themes are, extrapolating the theme too much can be risky. A good rule of thumb is that the player should be able to figure out how the theme connects to the game without you having to explain it to them.
Now, let's reveal the theme (it is NOT Out of Control; that was just an example). The theme is Outbreak.
If you ever forget the theme, you can see it right on our Devpost page.
As promised before, you may now have access to the Balsamiq and Bitgem codes. If you need any help using them, please make sure to join our Discord at discord.gg/fExWk7z and use our help channel to ask questions!
- Use the code BQLLZJSZF081220 to receive a 90-day extended trial of Balsamiq Cloud. The code expires on December 1st.
- Use the code MelonJam2020 to receive a bundle of 3D assets for you to use in your game from Bitgem. This bundle contains: the Mummy Set, the Basic Weapon Set, the Nature Pack, and the Crypt Dungeon Set. Keep in mind that Bitgem has plenty of other assets that are also free; add those to your arsenal of assets!
One more thing: the echoAR workshop should be happening right now! Head to https://meet.google.com/zzn-jmmm-tvo to learn about how to get started with echoAR.
Good luck, and happy Jamming!
The Game Development Club