ABOUT
Create any kind of game using the CGA 4 color palette that fits the jam theme with 8bit/chiptunes sounds.
No poll at the end, make your #CGAJam game about one of this themes ;)
- History Repeats
- Always faster
- Gravity
- WildWest / WestWorld
You can Follow me at @DavitMasia to be updated about any rule changes or news related to this jam.
RESTRICTIONS
- Graphics: Use the CGA 4 color palette. *Palette 0 or 1 allowed
- Sound: 8Bit Sounds / Chiptunes
*After requested the palette 0 of CGA is allowed too. for more info:
Are you thinking to do the game in Pico8? No problem! use this colors
( NOTE: LOW INTENSITY PALETTES ARE ALSO ALLOWED )
BEFORE THE JAM STARTS YOU CAN...
You can start doing some mockups, testing the palette and set the shader to work with CGA mode and organize your assets/workflow.
The theme of the jam will be announced one day before the jam starts, after that you can start to develop your game.
ALLOWED
Filters like: Noise, RGBA Channel separation, distorsion, Tv Flickering, scanlines... but remember to add an On/Off button.
Also you can change between the CGA palette 0 and 1 ingame.
NOTE: About "RGB channel separation" you can optionally use turquoise(#00FFFF) and pink(#FF00FF) instead of red/blue/green.
You can do 3D games always that match the restrictions above. (Using filters/Shaders)
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FAQ
Q: What types of platforms or engines are allowed?
A: Whatever you use for creating games for any platform,(Windows, Mac, Linux, HTML5, Android, iOS...)
Q: Any min/max resolution?
A: None, use 1x1 pixel or 1080p! :O
Q: Are teams allowed?
A: yes.
Q: Can i participate with more than one game?
A: Yes! no problem ;)
Q: I don't understand one of the rules or i have some questions.
A: Please go to the community tab and leave a post on on "CGA Jam General" category.