I'm trying this game jam thing for the first time ever this weekend. Too bad SpriteKit doesn't export to web and windows, it's the perfect engine for building something quickly, I guess Unity will have to do for me. Pretty excited to put something together though.

Colors are a little intense, but the controls are feeling great.

So I have pretty much everything in place. Maybe I'll work on some minor improvements tomorrow before the submission deadline. But if you want to check out what I have, here's a link to the web player. http://codymace.com/Web/ClosingIn.html

If you like fast paced 3D spaceship games you should enjoy this.

Here's my submission, it's a 3D speedy spaceship game. https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/42/$106672

Don't forget to go through the rings to get a boost.

I haven't had as much time as I would have hoped, but I think my game is pretty fun. If you like weird strategy games feel free to check it out and I will respond in kind to anybody who leaves a comment. Thanks!

The Gardener Queen commands that you play her game! She is watching. https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/44/the-gardener-queen

Hey everybody, I was pretty sceptical about the theme this time since it applies to so many games, but I really had a super fun time. I did the compo and I'm pretty proud of my game.

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/45/the-life-spirit

Here's a tweet about it: https://twitter.com/CodyRMace/status/1181017428115038208

So for my game I went with a hexagonal grid, and I'm pretty sure 50% of my time was spent on making sure all of the grid logic was working correctly. And I have the feeling there are still some issues. I'm pretty proud of what I have though. Check out "The Life Spirit"

So I originally had 9 elements for my game because I wanted lots of colors to make it look really cool. It turns out that rock-paper-scissors with 9 things is just confusing. So I reduced it to just have 5, and 1 special element that didn't quite make it into the game in time for the compo. But if anyone is confused, the following chart explains which elements resist which. If you understand this you can go a lot further in the game.

So I've gotten some really solid feedback so far on my game, and I've been able to implement some changes that I really like. They're not in the published version of course, but as soon as rating is over I'll be updating it quite a bit. The original idea for my game was to have a lot of strategy and thinking. I mean look at it: Doesn't it seem very zen?

Anyway, the biggest changes I'm making are having it be more turn-based so the player has time to think and strategize. Hopefully those changes will make it a much more engaging game. Anyway, if you'd like to check out what I have now, here's the link to my game "The Life Spirit" https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/45/the-life-spirit

https://github.blog/2020-04-14-github-is-now-free-for-teams/

Use source control, even if you're a one-person team!

I’m really enjoying working on this one. https://twitter.com/codyrmace/status/1251693516369072130?s=21

I did the Compo and had a blast making my game about a planetary groundskeeper.

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/46/star-keeper-ludum-dare-46

Here's my compo game. https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/46/star-keeper-ludum-dare-46 I always play and rate games of the people who comment on mine so feel free to check it out.

https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/46/star-keeper-ludum-dare-46

Have you ever wanted to travel from world to world planting trees and catching shooting stars? Well now's your chance! Go save the planets! https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/46/star-keeper-ludum-dare-46

You are the Star Keeper and you must not let this happen.... You can play the game here: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/46/star-keeper-ludum-dare-46

I've gotten some great feedback so far and would love some more. Also I always check out the games of people who comment on mine, so feel free to critique me as much as you'd like! https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/46/star-keeper-ludum-dare-46