This is actually my first time Im making a game for a competition! I had never really attempted since I always felt nothing I could make would be good enough, but I’m quite confident for this Mini Ludum Dare

Im using game maker because it is so easy for making fast games! It will be a retro themed artillery game. The idea is to make the controls and concept as simple as possible but give the game a lot of depth and strategy.  Hopefully it will turn out very fun.

Im excited but also a bit confused. Is it okay to start work before the Mini Ludum Dare begins?  If so, how much pre-ludum dare work is acceptable?