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Construct 2 Game Jam Coming

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Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 13:46:19


Heads up, on May 1st we will be announcing a theme to launch a new Construct 2 Game Jam. Developers will have until June 15th to make and upload games with the given theme!

If you aren't familiar with Construct 2, it is game making software for Windows that allows you to create games without prior programming experience, then deploy them to the web as HTML5, or to Wii U, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and more!

Last year we hosted the Construct 2 Touch Jam here on NG.

This year there will be no touch requirements but we'll have a theme that should result in some really thoughtful and creative games, especially in terms of story and/or setting.

Be sure to check in on May 1st for the announcement of the theme! There will be prizes:

1st - Business Licenses + $400 cash
2nd - Business Licenses + $300 cash
3rd - Business Licenses + $200 cash
4-9th - Personal Edition Licenses
15 Runner-Ups: $25 USD Amazon Vouchers from Scirra

If you've never made a game before, try some Construct 2 Tutorials and maybe you'll find yourself jamming on May 1st!

Also, we have a big Power of Three event coming this summer, where developers, artists and musicians will team up to make games. This is a good way to ramp up your skills and meet some collaborators on NG in case you want to join in this summer!

Today happens to be Throwback Thursday so here are some classics from this week in NG's past.

Tune in tomorrow for some Follow Friday love!


Working on Nightmare Cops!

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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 13:47:19


inb4 luis


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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 13:59:53


Great prizes :D

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 14:00:05


Hey Tom wanna hang out this weekend?


Pretend not to care about anything, but be bothered by everything.

You may be fast on the roads but it's no use on the track.

ScaryPicnic made me do it.My letterboxd.

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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 14:01:20


At 4/17/14 02:00 PM, Slint wrote: Hey Tom wanna hang out this weekend?

Are you in town?


Working on Nightmare Cops!

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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 14:03:52


At 4/17/14 02:01 PM, TomFulp wrote:
At 4/17/14 02:00 PM, Slint wrote: Hey Tom wanna hang out this weekend?
Are you in town?

Well no I'm in Portugal but maybe you could swing by and pick me up, my mom always says I'm a blast to hang out with.


Pretend not to care about anything, but be bothered by everything.

You may be fast on the roads but it's no use on the track.

ScaryPicnic made me do it.My letterboxd.

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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 14:13:56


Really excited for the Power of Three collab! Can't wait to find out the theme and brainstorm a few ideas.

Just one question. I take it there aren't restrictions on working with people you've worked with before?


Tale of Enki: Pilgrimage, an RPG with a few twists. Available to buy it on Steam here!

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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 14:18:40


Wow, just another Psycho. I remember back in the day that made quite an impression on me. It's still awesome.


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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 14:26:51


I hope you make it a habit to do more of these Throwback Thursdays :)


Sig by @Brokendeck

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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 14:27:56


At 4/17/14 02:18 PM, Whirlguy wrote: Wow, just another Psycho. I remember back in the day that made quite an impression on me. It's still awesome.

Yup, 10 years ago to the day! It's fun to go back and check out the beginnings of all the mainstream producers here.


Vault 101 I have many old and deleted Flash submissions, PM me the filename, maybe I got it.

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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 14:37:19


At 4/17/14 02:27 PM, VicariousE wrote: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/162802
Yup, 10 years ago to the day! It's fun to go back and check out the beginnings of all the mainstream producers here.

Yeah man. Evil-Dog launched Punk-O-Matic earlier that year. That stuff was hot!


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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 15:03:02


Cool! Im learning soo much with this jams!


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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 15:04:54


Looking forward to see the results.


I have a PhD in Troll Physics

Top Medal points user list. I am number 12

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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 15:08:06


At 4/17/14 02:13 PM, VoidForce wrote: Just one question. I take it there aren't restrictions on working with people you've worked with before?

It's more fun when it's random, but easier when it's not. Most jams like that are random after elvidian brought their A game one time and made some people mad. But I think that should inspire people to get better.

damn zeedox and those damn backgrounds

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 15:09:07


Hmmm. I wonder if I should try Construct 2 out for this contest as well o.O
What do you guys think? Maybe I will :3

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 15:11:33


Construct 2 seems interesting, and this might be a good way for me to finally get back into game design, so I'll give it a shot :3

On a different topic, is there ever going to be another Movie Jam? It would be cool to have one in the fall, since NATA and all this stuff would be out of the way by then.

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 15:15:08


At 4/17/14 03:09 PM, LucidShadowDreamer wrote: Hmmm. I wonder if I should try Construct 2 out for this contest as well o.O
What do you guys think? Maybe I will :3

You should go for it. Maybe you will like it? lol


I have a PhD in Troll Physics

Top Medal points user list. I am number 12

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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 15:23:07


At 4/17/14 03:15 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:
At 4/17/14 03:09 PM, LucidShadowDreamer wrote: Hmmm. I wonder if I should try Construct 2 out for this contest as well o.O
What do you guys think? Maybe I will :3
You should go for it. Maybe you will like it? lol

I'll see how worn out I am after the Ludum Dare that comes shortly before. What about you? You've played a lot of games, I can see. I'm sure you know about all the elements that are needed to make good games? Have you ever been interested in making a game, or have you tried earlier sometime? :p

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 16:34:31


Oh man, I can't wait! I hope I can make something good enough for at least 9th place.


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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 16:54:55


At 4/17/14 03:23 PM, LucidShadowDreamer wrote:
At 4/17/14 03:15 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:
At 4/17/14 03:09 PM, LucidShadowDreamer wrote:
Have you ever been interested in making a game, or have you tried earlier sometime? :p

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. But you can play too!

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 17:16:49


At 4/17/14 04:54 PM, MSGhero wrote:
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. But you can play too!

That was an excellent creation. Always trying to make the next one better than the last.


I have a PhD in Troll Physics

Top Medal points user list. I am number 12

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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 18:05:52


I just started making a game in Stencyl.
Life is suffering.

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 18:12:38


At 4/17/14 04:54 PM, MSGhero wrote:
At 4/17/14 03:23 PM, LucidShadowDreamer wrote:
At 4/17/14 03:15 PM, DoctorStrongbad wrote:
At 4/17/14 03:09 PM, LucidShadowDreamer wrote:
Have you ever been interested in making a game, or have you tried earlier sometime? :p
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. But you can play too!

Thanks for letting such an ugly guy as me play!

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 20:09:39


Hi, do you have any officail rules for your Game Jam. The most important one I would like to know is if were allowed teams to work on a game together.

Thanks, Vinnyboiler

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 20:29:38


New contest! Count me in!

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 21:55:19


Been using C2 nearly every day since Feb. I should be able to make something worth playing. Saved By Cosby's Balls?

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 22:39:31


At 4/17/14 01:46 PM, TomFulp wrote: Heads up, on May 1st we will be announcing a theme to launch a new Construct 2 Game Jam. Developers will have until June 15th to make and upload games with the given theme!

Good Stuff

*sigh*

I love Throwback Thursdays, brings back great memories. Thanks Tom.

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-17 23:20:22


At 4/17/14 01:47 PM, FairSquare wrote: inb4 luis

too soon


It made more sense in my head.

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Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-18 00:56:50


There's virtually no Construct2 games utilizing the NG medal system, and hardly any literature on how to incorporate it, from what I've searched. I came across one helpful post here. After following nutcasenightmare's instructions, I gave up. Who needs medals, right? (I would love to include medals in C2).

Response to Construct 2 Game Jam Coming 2014-04-18 02:29:10


Anyone know who's doing the graphic for Pico Day 2014, or when it's likely due? Just looking back at the Collection pages of prior events, it'd be kinda nice to see each years' picture on the page.


Vault 101 I have many old and deleted Flash submissions, PM me the filename, maybe I got it.

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