I started doing this LD thing with LD20 and never stopped. I am still an university student and not anywhere close making a meaningfull contribution to the gaming world, so I keep learning and what is better for learning than LD?

Thisis what I use:

• Javascript/HTML5
• A neat array containing a keycode to char mapping
• If I want to go all 3D or use fancy shaders: ThreeJS
• Sublime
• Gimp
• Audacity (maybe)
• BFXR (maybe)
• Otomata (maybe)
• SketchUp (maybe)

I do NOT use any game engine or game creator, because there is none I know and none I would like to try right now, maybe another time.

Other things that help me:

• Tee or Coca Cola
• A roommate who really likes to cook and is a walking encyclopedia
• A keyboard (one that can make music)
• chips/chocolate/ice cream
• all those nice websites detailing webstandards/APIs/coding patterns, because seriously, who learns these by heart in our times?

To enjoy LD, I follow simple rules:

• Have fun!
• Start simple, have something presentable early and work forward from that!
• If stuck: switch task! (eg, instead of coding draw/compose something, design levels or just take a break)
• Take breaks to doodle around/read other peoples posts/test other peoples games!
• Sleep regularly, sleep depreviation ruines the time you win by staying awake!
• Have fun!

Lets make some games!