Hey everyone! Not really sure of the best way to communicate this, but I figure the people who care will see it here. The 2021 Gain Jam is coming to a close soon. My game for this year is technically “complete” and in a playable state, but I won’t be submitting for the jam.
Sharing it as it is feels like it would be doing an injustice to all the time and effort I’ve put into it over the past two weeks. I’m proud of what I accomplished in the time period, but if I only ever publish rushed game jam games, I’ll miss out on learning so many lessons.
I hope that you’ll understand, and that the quality of my future work will benefit from this decision.
P.S. I’m sorry I don’t check in here more often. but please know that I’m always appreciative of your support–I owe a lot of my progress as a developer to all of you.
This is incorrect, the jam is ending tonight (roughly one hour from this post). We were gauging interest on extending it, but massive backlash turned us away from the idea.
It’s a shame you couldn’t post it for the jam but also ty for making something to hold us over till feed the crown is finished. When do you think you’ll be able to post this new game tho?
Let’s face it–I’m not very good at giving accurate release estimates! (Or scoping projects, apparently ) The reason I held off on releasing this is because I want to polish things and learn more from it. So it will be ready when it’s ready! I’ll make a new thread when it’s time and be sure to let everyone know.
Hey Roops, it’s been a while! I’m sure many people agree with me when I say this, but please take all the time you need. You’re doing great work and I cannot wait to play the final game, but we all want it to be a game you’re proud of and happy with. Whenever you do release it, know we’ll be there to play it and love it.
It’s not just a question of how big they get, but also how predisposed they are in reaching this goal. Based on the personalities of the queens we’ve seen*, the Cat Queen seems the most keen - if anything it might be a challenge to hold her back!
On the flip side the Bird Queen seems the most troubled by her ordeal, though perhaps a firmer hand can bring her in line? Maybe she can learn to embrace it like a duck taking to water (hah).
Then we have the mystery of the Mouse “Queen”. Of fierce and passionate militant resolve, but also quite amenable to her situation, even hinting at wanting to go further by the end of it. Is this really all for the sake of the Resistance?
*taking this all with a pinch of salt since it’s possible that the queens could be subject to change - Roops has kept tight-lipped about them!
) The reason I held off on releasing this is because I want to polish things and learn more from it. So it will be ready when it’s ready! I’ll make a new thread when it’s time and be sure to let everyone know.