Rules - Completed Games Rules and Guidelines

● ARCHIVED · READ-ONLY
Started by Archeia 2 posts View original ↗
  1. Archeia
    #1 Source
    Completed Games Rules and Guidelines
    (Last Update: February 3rd, 2024)
    ​

    Threads posted in the Completed Games boards will enter a moderation queue and will not appear until it is accepted by a moderator. Threads will be accepted or denied based on how well they meet the rules and guidelines. Give at least 72 hours before inquiring about the state of your thread. Address all concerns with a moderator.

    When posting in the Completed Games boards, you are expected to read, understand, and meet the minimum requirements.


    Remember
    • All general rules apply.
    • We will only accept foreign games which have been translated into English. You may provide other languages so long as one of them is English.
    • Projects which contain elements of religion, politics, and/or sex are allowed, but must be disclaimed in your thread.

      Community conduct standards still apply. This means we will not approve any R18+ projects. This means your project should still hit somewhere around the PG-13 level. We reserve the right to deny a project based on these standards even if you do not believe your project has exceeded them.

    What is this board for?​

    The Completed Games board is for games which are finished and free to play. Your game may still receive patches and updates, but it is now past the main development phase and fully deployed.
    Requirements to Open a New Thread​
    • Synopsis: Approximately 350 words are required. This synopsis should give an idea of what to expect from the game. This should contain gameplay features and story elements.
    • Screenshots: You should be able to post at least 2-5 screenshots. Consider what is illustrative of each one and what they inform. This is your completed game. Show it off.
    • Download Link: Your game needs to be easily downloadable with proper credits. If your credits are not directly in the thread, note where they can be found. Dropbox, itch.io, MediaFire, and Google Drive are all good options.
    AI Usage In Completed Games​
    • You may submit game projects that use AI to the forums, but you must disclose in your opening post what AI elements have been utilized. Failure to do so will result in your game thread being removed and warnings applied to your account.
    • As a reminder, debating AI usage is presently on moratorium. If you don't like the fact that a game uses AI, please scroll on to the next project. If you suspect a game thread has been untruthful in its disclosures, please submit a detailed report via the forum report function.
    Optional but Recommended​
    • Tags: These help describe your game with short terms and phrases and also make your game easier to find. These can be genres, gameplay mechanics, story flavors, etc.
    • Additional Appeal. More information about your game and its development (character bios, setting, promotional arts, gameplay videos, a trailer, etc.) will help generate interest. Going beyond the minimum requirements may result in the feedback and you are seeking.

    Tag Suggestions
    Game Genre:
    • Action - Active battle systems fall under this category. Examples are Legend of Zelda, Seiken Densetsu, and Secret of Mana.
    • Adventure - Text adventure-type games fall under this category. Examples are Indiana Jones, Monkey Island, and Haunted Mansion. Interaction with your surroundings is a main gameplay feature.
    • Platformer - Games that have action but in a side scrolling format fall under this category. Examples include Mega Man and Castlevania.
    • RPG - These games can be story-heavy and tend to include leveling characters up through experience points.
    • Visual Novel - These are games where the player interacts mainly through text. The story is presented with pictures and the gameplay involves text choices to progress.
    • Tactics - These are games involving stealth or survival.
    • Strategy - These are games that focus heavily on positioning allies.
    Game Flavors:
    • Comedy
    • Cyberpunk
    • Steampunk
    • Modern
    • Sci-Fi
    • Fantasy
    • Western
    • Eastern
    • Post-Apocalyptic
    • Dungeon Crawler
    • Fighting
    • First-Person
    • Sidescroller
    • Overhead
    • Historical
    • Horror
    • Mystery
    • Old School
    • Text


    Things to Note​
    • Template. You may improve the look of your thread by using headers.
    • Critique. Improvement of your project via feedback and input from your peers is the purpose of this board. If you do not want feedback or are not prepared to receive game reviews, do not post here.
  2. Archeia
    #2 Source
    Completed Games Template​

    You can copy+ paste this template for your opening post.

    Code:
    [CENTER][B][SIZE=7]YOUR PROJECT TITLE[/SIZE][/B]
You can also put a logo here instead.
[/CENTER]

[B][U][SIZE=5]SECTION A: SYNOPSIS[/SIZE][/U][/B]
[SPOILER]
[LIST]
[*]This should contain elements like the overarching story, main gameplay loop, and other story + gameplay features. This should be around 350 words.
[/LIST]
[/SPOILER]

[B][U][SIZE=5]IMAGES/SCREENSHOTS[/SIZE][/U][/B]
[SPOILER]
You should be able to showcase 2-5 screenshots from your project. You can also post promotional arts, diagrams, world maps, trailers, etc. But, you should have plenty of in-game images if your game is complete.
[/SPOILER]

[B][U][SIZE=5]DOWNLOAD LINK[/SIZE][/U][/B]
[SPOILER]
Your game needs to be easily downloadable and contain proper credits. [/SPOILER]

(These are optional)
[B][U][SIZE=5]SECTION B: CHARACTERS[/SIZE][/U][/B]
[SPOILER]
[LIST]
[*]You can describe characters to interest players in them.
[/LIST]
[/SPOILER]

[B][U][SIZE=5]SECTION C: STORYLINE/PLOT[/SIZE][/U][/B]
[SPOILER]
[LIST]
[*]You can give additional storyline and plot details that were not covered in the synopsis.
[/LIST]
[/SPOILER]

[B][U][SIZE=5]SECTION D: SETTING AND/OR WORLD DEVELOPMENT[/SIZE][/U][/B]
[SPOILER]
[LIST]
[*]You can give additional setting and world building details that were not covered in the synopsis.
[/LIST]
[/SPOILER]

    How it looks like:
    Spoiler
    YOUR PROJECT TITLE
    You can also put a logo here instead.
    ​

    SECTION A: SYNOPSIS
    • This should contain elements like the overarching story, main gameplay loop, and other story + gameplay features. This should be around 350 words.

    IMAGES/SCREENSHOTS
    You should be able to showcase 2-5 screenshots from your project. You can also post promotional arts, diagrams, world maps, trailers, etc. But, you should have plenty of in-game images if your game is complete.

    DOWNLOAD LINK
    Your game needs to be easily downloadable and contain proper credits.

    (These are optional)
    SECTION B: CHARACTERS
    • You can describe characters to interest players in them.

    SECTION C: STORYLINE/PLOT
    • You can give additional storyline and plot details that were not covered in the synopsis.

    SECTION D: SETTING AND/OR WORLD DEVELOPMENT
    • You can give additional setting and world building details that were not covered in the synopsis.