In the past, it's been a pain to chase down people to help me package and test my Python games for Windows and Linux. I'm sure many of you have had the same problem.

That's why I'm making the LD38 Cross Platform Packaging & Testing Guild! Here's how it works:

• You add your name, contact info, and packaging/testing capabilities to the form.
• We have a spreadsheet, a *mailing list and an IRC channel only published to members.
• When voting begins, I'll publish a PUBLIC list of members' games for extra visibility!

In my case, I'm willing to package people's Python games for OS X, and test on OS X. I could probably do the same with other free tools if they don't require too much setup or reading. Seven other people have joined so far covering Windows, Linux, OS X, Android, and iOS.

If this interests you, fill out the form and then leave comments with your suggestions. Your opinion will hold extra weight if you are joining up!

This will be my first jam. I have no idea what I'm doing but it looks very fun! And maybe I'll finally complete a game :sweat:. Good luck to everyone! =)

Howdy, That's my second one. Please yell 'Scope' at me, whenever I exaggerate. Thanks.

Engine: Game Maker Studio: 2 Graphics: Paint.NET, PyxelEdit Sound: SFXr, Fl Studio, TuxGuitar

Oh, I'll also stream at http://www.twitch.tv/datmarv

So this is my first Ludum Dare, and i'm still new to game development. So good luck everyone!

A friend and I are going to be working on our 1st Ludum Dare. Using Eclipse, Paint.Net, BFXR, and Audacity.

Hi! I'm in with a couple friends ready to program, make some music, draw some sprites and have a good time. Good luck to everyone!

My first ludum dare game was 5 years ago with Faceless ( http://ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-21/?action=preview&uid=5454 ). I've since participated in quite a bunch of LDs and it always was a blast.

http://ludumdare.com/compo/wp-content/compo2/62148/5454-shot0.jpg (btw, does someone knows how to embed images in this new site?)

Recently I've been doing some work on a big game project on Unity, and a lot more work on administrative and other non-game dev related tasks that are extremely time consuming and soul-sucking. I haven't done real creative work in months and I been feeling like I'm going insane.

So, as I've heard from my good friend Stevemata that he was going for it's first Ludum Dare today, it hit me like a truck: I have to participate in Ludum Dare right now!

Whatever the theme, I wont get too hung up on it and I will try to do something I like most of all. My unity toolset is pretty mature and stable and I can't wait to put it to the test this week-end!

Let's do this!

I'm in. I'm just polishing my tools and getting my base code ready. I'll post the base code before the event starts in three hours. I'm so excited! I didn't even know what "Base Code" was until two days ago when I got the book The Game Jam Survival Guide by Christer Kaitila as a free ebook, and it says in the Ludum Dare rules that we're allowed to use it.

I'm so excited about this "Base Code" idea I'm tempted to write "Base Code" for a bunch of different genres before the next Ludum Dare and publish them for others to use! Well, we'll see how it goes, enthusiasm is fleeting. <3

For now I'm going to get back to getting ready.

My first Ludum Dare! I'll be live-streaming the development on https://www.twitch.tv/0as0

I'll be using:

Language: Java

IDE: Eclipse

Graphics: Paint.NET / After Effects / Photoshop

Sound: BFXR.net / Audacity

This will be my first Ludem dare ever, I'm an artist not a programmer but I hope I can put something together!

good luck everyone! find me on twitter @grumpypixel using gamemaker studio 1

Oh boy, it's mine and @rangerpro 's second LD. But this time around, @friendgineer will be helping us with music and other stuff.

We gonna use: Game Maker Studio 2; FL Studio; Aseprite;

Good luck everyone, and have fun! ;)

Hey everybody, I’m very happy to be part of this once more!

Kudos to PoV for progress on the new site! The streamers widget on the new site doesn’t incorporate Youtube or Hitbox yet, so I’m going to plug my “Ludum Dare Streamers” mini site (probably for the last time):

Also, some wallpapers because I felt like it, use as you wish:

Good luck everybody! <3

Tags: #LDWallpaper, live streaming, wallpapers

I missed out on last LD because I completely FORGOT... I kid you not. But now I'M BACK! Only problem is, like last year around this time, I have important exams coming up so I'll have to balance time between this and revision. My last LD, in August, was a great success so hopefully I can still produce something on that degree with the extra time constrictions.

I'll be using Java, bfxr and Paint.net- my usual set up that I've now been using for 3 years straight!

Can someone help me find how to form a team on ldjam.com? I can't seem to find where to add friends.

Got all 3 days off so I'll be doing the jam solo(I just really like the extra day lol). I'm feeling pretty confident I'll be able to finish a game this time, which is something I haven't done since LD31.

Using: - Game Maker Studio 2 - Photoshop - Either Pyxel or Spriter Pro(depending on what art style I go with) - Bfxr - Beepbox.co

Using SFML this time around because I'm a moron who likes switching engines every four months. I have a good feeling about it though, it meshes with my workflow much better than Unity ever did.

Also, I'll be streaming at twitch.tv/pixlark all weekend if you want to visit.

Tried last time, didn't go so well... But I'm back to do this again!

Tools: - Unity - Gimp - Blender (If needed) - MonoDevelop

I'll be using GMS 2.0, Corel Paintshop X6, Rytmik Ultimate for music, BXFR for sound effects, and a whole lot of love. Good luck to everyone and have fun! Don't forget to drink, eat, go for a walk, and sleep when you're tired! <3

I've got Phaser, Atom editor, using piskel for graphics and I'm ready to go! Hoping to turn something out in-between my homework this weekend :fingers_crossed: