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The more files you group at once, the more space you free up and the more points you earn.\n\n![defrag_concept.png](\/\/\/raw\/da6\/11\/z\/7368f.png)\n\nThe bad news is, I don't actually know how to program a match-3 game. At least, not in TIC-80. The last time I tried, I got stuck trying to program the logic that would recursively search for matches, as I just couldn't get it to work properly. So this will be a bit of a learning experience.\n\nThe good news is, that's exactly what these jams are supposed to be: a chance for me to try out new things. So I'm gonna head off to bed now, as it's past midnight, and then tomorrow I'll give it a go. I always try to have a semi-playable prototype finished by Saturday lunchtime, but this time round it might take me a little bit longer. 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The more files you group at once, the more space you free up and the more points you earn.\n\n![defrag_concept.png](https:\/\/static.ldjam.com\/raw\/da6\/11\/z\/7368f.png)\n\nThe bad news is, I don't actually know how to program a match-3 game. At least, not in TIC-80. The last time I tried, I got stuck trying to program the logic that would recursively search for matches, as I just couldn't get it to work properly. So this will be a bit of a learning experience.\n\nThe good news is, that's exactly what these jams are supposed to be: a chance for me to try out new things. So I'm gonna head off to bed now, as it's past midnight, and then tomorrow I'll give it a go. I always try to have a semi-playable prototype finished by Saturday lunchtime, but this time round it might take me a little bit longer. 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