New to LD – Using Python
Hello everyone!
I’m new to Ludum Dare, but it sounds very fun and interesting so I’d like to participate. I’ve been doing some programming in Python 3 making some rather simple games like a snake clone and a pong clone. While doing this I’ve used Pygame for the graphics. The IDE I’ve been using is the one which comes with the Python download, IDLE. My OS is Windows.
I have never before shared my games, so I’ve never made the game into an .exe file or in any other way made it accessible to others. What I would like to know is if anyone have any tips for how I could share my game for LD so it is easily playable by others. Thanks in advance!
Comments
25. Apr 2014 · 13:10 UTC
Hey ya! First of all, welcome to LD! 
25. Apr 2014 · 13:36 UTC
Also, if you find that you are working until the last minute, it is totally fine to enter just the python file(s) and any ressources you may have used with instructions on which python and pygame version is required. You can then work out how to distribute it properly after the deadline and post it in the next few days (voting will go on for 2-3 weeks). Just be sure to do it, otherwise most people won’t bother with trying to play your entry. And don’t hesitate to ask for help if you still can’t figure it out!
Strandmullen
25. Apr 2014 · 14:03 UTC
Thanks for all the tips! 😀