Event - Sleigh the Competition! 2023 Christmas Game Jam

Ms Littlefish · 2023-11-24T23:00:30+0900

Let's spice up the holiday season! Your challenge, should you accept, it is to make a short Christmas-themed game in any Maker engine sold in the Komodo store. The game is meant to be short, so don't overdo it with the plugins and the systems! The point of the contest is to finish something short, fun, and ~sweet~ just in time for Christmas. NOTE: This event is graciously hosted by Wind Ryder dev, @TESTOSTERONE and is being overseen by myself (Ms Littlefish) and a few of the other RMW moderators (@hiddenone and @bgillisp ). I (Ms Littlefish) will be holding on to the prize pool until winners are announced. You may begin working on your projects once this announcement has been made public. Submission Dates: Dec. 14th - Dec. 21st, 11:59PM EST (Dec 22nd 4:59AM UTC) Winners announced: Dec. 24th! *************************************************** Your project must be 20 minutes or less of gameplay for the average play through. You may team up with someone else (but the prize pool is for the entire team). Open to any Makers published in the Komodo store. You must have the rights to all materials used. Judging Criteria: Christmas Spirit Does it make players excited for Christmas? Creativity How well do you use the theme to make an interesting game? Visuals Are the graphics used well? Gameplay Is it fun to play? Does it work well with the story? *************************************************** 1st place: $100 2nd place: $50 3rd place: $25 Voted best by fans: $25 Participation badge courtesy of @hiddenone …stay tuned for a sneak peak! Delivered via PayPal or as an Amazon e-gift card (your choice) *************************************************** To submit your entry, reply in this thread with the link to your download. Do not submit before the submission times! Please use one of the following sources: Google Drive Dropbox Itch.io *************************************************** You may use your own resources, official DLC resources, and community resources that are available for modification and commercial use. Do not use resources that infringe on third party copyrights or trademarks. You MUST include all credits and adhere to all copyright requirements. You reserve the right to delete your submission. You may also change/update it up until the deadline date and time. PG-13 only, no gore and/or nudity. Violence and mature themes should not exceed this standard. Judges reserve the right to disqualify an entry if it is found to violate submission guidelines, community conduct standards, licensing terms, or any other reason deemed necessary One submission per user or team. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to leave a comment! *************************************************** Your friendly neighborhood judging panel! @Ms Littlefish: Can be bought with cheddar popcorn and espresso (not at the same time, you freak). @hiddenone: Looking forward to puzzles, battles, and Christmas Chaos. @TESTOSTERONE: Add humor for higher score. @Dalph: Include blonde women to get those blondus points. @bgillisp: Rwar Rwar Rwar. We tried to translate this and got, "I eat orange pencils.” Maybe we need to go back to Goblin 101?

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Raycat2011

#141 Nov 26, 2023, 04:44 PM Source

How in the world did this turn from a conversation about the competition turn into a conversation about math?
Ms Littlefish

#142 Nov 26, 2023, 04:47 PM Source

I think since we’ve resigned ourselves to making a separate thread for contest submissions anyway…that it’s perfectly within scope to use this thread for friendly smack talk and spreading any kind of cheer and spirit. I’m not entirely concerned about this thread remaining completely on topic (barring absolute non sequiturs) as long as we can help everyone with questions.
AquaEcho

#143 Nov 26, 2023, 05:06 PM Source

JohnDoeNews said:
How far is your project coming along, guys? I am alrady almost finished!

So how far are you guys?

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I wanted to see if anyone wanted to do a collab first, but since no one seems to want to, looks like it's a solo project. I do have an idea some people should find funny, and somewhat relevant to the forum community.

It will be cartoony and will need me to draw a fair amount of original art.
ShadowDragon

#144 Nov 26, 2023, 06:16 PM Source

I got something of mechanics done (mostly), now just the maps and
story, but its horrible, but playable :p (I hate mapping) while I'm bad at it.

most painfull thing there is.
AquaEcho

#145 Nov 26, 2023, 06:23 PM Source

ShadowDragon said:
I got something of mechanics done (mostly), now just the maps and
story, but its horrible, but playable :p (I hate mapping) while I'm bad at it.

most painfull thing there is.
Glad you decided to participate after all
TESTOSTERONE

#146 Nov 26, 2023, 06:31 PM Source

Perfect!
JohnDoeGames

#147 Nov 26, 2023, 07:21 PM Source

alice_gristle said:
WAAAA don't SCARE me like that, John! :kaomad3:
Oops... I have no clue why I thought you were a judge. :p
ShadowDragon

#148 Nov 26, 2023, 07:35 PM Source

AquaEcho said:
Glad you decided to participate after all
I try too, I hope I can make something playable, everything is ready,
except title and mapping, once mapping is done, the jam is finished.

you can love it, hate it, I dont care, but it's stress x-mas game xD
so I hope your ready to be stresses (will be 5-10min game to beat),
stressful is over 20min xD (if you cant handle stress, dont try.
AquaEcho

#149 Nov 26, 2023, 07:38 PM Source

ShadowDragon said:
I try too, I hope I can make something playable, everything is ready,
except title and mapping, once mapping is done, the jam is finished.

you can love it, hate it, I dont care, but it's stress x-mas game xD
so I hope your ready to be stresses (will be 5-10min game to beat),
stressful is over 20min xD (if you cant handle stress, dont try.
Just give me a funny game over scene if I lose.
TESTOSTERONE

#150 Nov 26, 2023, 07:40 PM Source

ShadowDragon said:
(will be 5-10min game to beat),
stressful is over 20min xD (if you cant handle stress, dont try.

STRESSSSSSS
TRIDIUM

#151 Nov 26, 2023, 07:41 PM Source

This is the English major equivalent of an open fly.
ShadowDragon

#152 Nov 26, 2023, 08:51 PM Source

AquaEcho said:
Just give me a funny game over scene if I lose.
you will LOSE a lot of time, I will send a mini preview without the main attraction.
but I cant wait of all those failures which makes me laughable :D
TheAM-Dol

#153 Nov 27, 2023, 03:35 AM Source

AquaEcho said:
I wanted to see if anyone wanted to do a collab first, but since no one seems to want to, looks like it's a solo project.
Fwiw, I would have offered to collab, but for the same reason I am not participating in the event itself, I can't really collab: I barely have time for my own game, let alone another project.

I do have a story I think would be fun to tell for this format; one that I think you could easily relate to since I think you also spent time in Japan iirc. I wouldn't mind sharing that with you if you're struggling to come up with ideas.
AquaEcho

#154 Nov 27, 2023, 03:43 AM Source

TheAM-Dol said:
Fwiw, I would have offered to collab, but for the same reason I am not participating in the event itself, I can't really collab: I barely have time for my own game, let alone another project.

I do have a story I think would be fun to tell for this format; one that I think you could easily relate to since I think you also spent time in Japan iirc. I wouldn't mind sharing that with you if you're struggling to come up with ideas.
I spent about two months in Nagoya some years ago. I love Japan but work and family keep me in the states.

I don't have problems coming up with ideas, it's just cutting down the scope significantly if I have to do both the art and programming myself.
Ms Littlefish

#155 Nov 27, 2023, 02:06 PM Source

Good morning!

@Candacis has come at us again with an array of auto tiles, the spookiest of tiles! Seriously!! How amazing to get this kind of auto tile drop. These are a snowy fare in multiple color options perfect for your Christmas jam projects!

Be sure to leave your likes, comments, and love on their page! I’m just spreading the word! Carefully review any and all terms.

Candacis' Resources for MZ
alice_gristle

#156 Nov 27, 2023, 02:30 PM Source

Been layin' groundwork for my jam game. Basic skeleton frame is done, as well as all the maps! The retro RTP works surprisingly well outa the box, all I had to macgyver here was Grandma's Christmas tree.:kaoluv: You can shoot a lot of things in this game, but thankfully not Grandma. Or your best friend Inka.

Spoiler
TRIDIUM

#157 Nov 27, 2023, 02:36 PM Source

alice_gristle said:
You can shoot a lot of things in this game,
:kaoswt:
One can only imagine what the context for this line is.
I'm looking forward to it.
alice_gristle

#158 Nov 27, 2023, 02:41 PM Source

Life in the Finnish countryside different, @TRIDIUM!:kaoluv: Want to eat it, gotta shoot it :biggrin:
Ilithianeae

#159 Nov 27, 2023, 04:22 PM Source

hello. i have a question: i only read komodo here but no steam. cant we join in these contest as steamers?
TRIDIUM

#160 Nov 27, 2023, 04:23 PM Source

I mean, I hope so because I got it through Steam.