I like the idea behind ludum dare but this site needs work. The competition is more then 10 years old, it is the most recognized by media. Game designers are usually thoughtful people. This site needs to be designed from the ground up with aim for innovation and indie movement.

I feel strange when I have to rate at least 20 games(goal suggested by the system). It means that I have to skim through a lot of content and make a shallow comment. System is not designed to make you think and provide valid criticism of the game.

The site needs to be open platform with transparent rules and design goals. I even do not want to talk about it’s rating system. Right now it’s painful to use. I think it needs to go away.

When you make a comment, game creator should be able to mark your comment as useful. Sort of like stackoverflow. Then we can view games of people who provide the most valid criticism of games. If game creator thinks that criticism is fair then it must be good, person must be thoughtful and deserves recognition.

What do you guys think about the future of ludum dare?

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