i thought i could write something useful here for beginners, and decided to talk about the right balance in the team. here are the tips!

manage possibilities

it’s been 3 years since we started participating in LD Jam, and since then we've gathered a lot of people around us. it was always a different experience: for some, everything went smoothly, others seemed quite anxious and annoyed, especially at the end of the jam.

it was never a team’s problem but a management's. lack of skills could also be a problem, we won't lie. that's why when you invite people to work with you, you need to evaluate the result and what you can do about it!

after all, it’s about work you do in a short amount of time with a lot of stress.

2 artist = 2 programmers

it might be obvious for some of you, but hear me out! we’ve tried different combinations of people and there were always problems for one or another part of the team. thus, the ideal 50/50 balancing system of your team should work just right!

but there may be exceptions! for example, we made a game in a company of 2 artists and 1 programmer, and it turned out to be a really solid and polished experience!

in general, just be confident in people and your ideas, and you will achieve your goals!

"shall we decide who’s gonna be a team lead?"

even in small projects, people tend to look for a responsible person to lead the project. sometimes i think the role of a leader on jams is kinda overrated, but with practice, i understand that you better have a person who will summarise all the ideas and see what can work best.

after all, you need someone who can tell you what you should do next when you finish another task, imma right?

try to collaborate!

if you have a person whom you have known for many years, but have never tried to work with, then you are the lucky one!

it’s always useful to communicate and work with new ones in a professional environment, especially if you know what they are good at. a fresh look at the project and innovations are always useful.

at the same time, you will find out if you will be able to work in the future and assemble a dream team with them!

and my personal tip: encourage and cheer everyone for their work!

maybe that's why you should have a team leader, but i'm a genial person myself, so despite everything i do, i try to cheer everyone up for their work and offer my help.

the team should be built on trust and support, so the main thing in stressful situations is not to lose your mind!

i'm not sure if this was useful enough, after all, each of us has our own way, but i hope that you guys will find a team that you will enjoy working with!

i’d like to express my special gratitude to the friends with whom i’ve been able to work over all these years! i hope that our future together will be bright <3

@kndratova @nomersol @rekkorize @oleg-bone @DurkaGames

thank your teammates as well! spread positivity and good vibes :3