diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 953879e..d369c87 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,45 +1,54 @@ +We ran our very [first game jam last year]( +https://github.com/blog/1337-github-game-off-winners) and had so much fun, we decided to throw another one! + +![GitHub Game Off Game Jam](https://f.cloud.github.com/assets/121322/1436486/25f88b78-4158-11e3-9b23-43596516362c.png) + ## The Challenge -You have the entire month of November to create a web-based game loosely based on the theme ██████████ (to be announced on October 31st - please check back then). +You have the entire month of November to create a **web-based** game *loosely* based on the theme "change". -Your game. Your rules. You can participate as an individual or as a team. You're encouraged to use open source libraries, frameworks, graphics, and sounds. +What do we mean by **loosely** based on "change"? We literally mean, *loosely* based. Some examples might be a FPS where you throw the [loose change](http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loose%20change) in your pockets at the enemy or perhaps a puzzle game where you have to [change](http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/change) form to overcome obstacles. + +Your game. Your rules. You can participate either as an individual or as a team. You're encouraged to use open source libraries, frameworks, graphics, and sounds in your game. ## The Prizes -We're giving away shiny new [iPad Airs](http://www.apple.com/ipad-air/) (16GB models) to our 5 lucky winners. Runners up with receive $100 in credit to the [GitHub Shop](http://shop.github.com/), where you can grab some of our :octocat: shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more! +We're giving away shiny new [iPad Airs](http://www.apple.com/ipad-air/) (16GB models) to our 5 lucky winners. Runners-up will receive a $100 credit for the [GitHub Shop](http://shop.github.com/), where they can grab some of our :octocat: shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more! -All of the winners and runners up will be showcased on our blog. +All winners and runners-up will be showcased on our blog. ## Judging -* [Adam 'Atomic' Saltsman](https://twitter.com/adamatomic) - Game maker and dad, creator of Canabalt and Flixel -* [Aleissia Laidacker](https://twitter.com/Aleissia) - Team Lead Gameplay/AI on Assassin's Creed 3 at Ubisoft -* [David Czarnecki](http://twitter.com/CzarneckiD), Lead Engineer at Agora Games -* [Matt Hackett](https://twitter.com/#!/richtaur), Co-founder of Lost Decade Games -* [Kyross Starr](bearwitched), Gaymer and Tech Writer at GitHub -* [Lee Reilly](http://twitter.com/leereilly), Gamer Dad and Software Developer at GitHub -* [Romana Ramzan](https://twitter.com/Manak/), Denki's Player Champion, IGDA & Global Game Jam Director +We have a handful of judges who are eager to play your games! + +* [Adam 'Atomic' Saltsman](https://twitter.com/adamatomic) - Game maker and dad, creator of Canabalt and Flixel. +* [Aleissia Laidacker](https://twitter.com/Aleissia) - Team Lead AI at Ubisoft. +* [David Czarnecki](http://twitter.com/CzarneckiD), Lead Engineer at Agora Games. +* [Matt Hackett](https://twitter.com/richtaur), Co-founder of Lost Decade Games. +* [Kyros Starr](https://twitter.com/bearwitched), Gaymer and Tech Writer at GitHub. +* [Lee Reilly](http://twitter.com/leereilly), Gamer Dad and Software Developer at GitHub. +* [Romana Ramzan](https://twitter.com/Manak/), Denki's Player Champion, IGDA & Global Game Jam Director. ## The Rules -* To qualify for entry you must fork the [github/game-off-2013](https://github.com/github/game-off-2013) repository to your individual or organization account. [EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE] -* All entries must be web-based, i.e. playable in a browser. HTML5, WebGL, Unity, Torque 3D, Node JS, Flash are all possible - just be sure the source is made available on your fork. -* You must be over the age of 13 +* To qualify for entry, you must fork the [github/game-off-2013](https://github.com/github/game-off-2013) repository to your individual or organization account. Not sure which account type would be best for you? Check out this handy [help article](https://help.github.com/articles/what-s-the-difference-between-user-and-organization-accounts), which explains the differences between the two types of accounts. +* All entries must be web-based, i.e. playable in a browser. HTML5, WebGL, Unity, Torque 3D, Node JS, and Flash are all possible - just be sure the source is made available on your fork. +* You must be over the age of 13. ## Instructions -* If you don't already have a GitHub account, [sign up now](https://github.com/signup/free) - it's free! -* Fork the [github/game-off-2013](https://github.com/github/game-off-2013) repository to your individual account (or to a free organization account) -* Be sure to follow @github on Twitter for updates +* If you don't already have a GitHub account, [sign up for a personal account now](https://github.com/signup/free) - it's free! +* Fork the [github/game-off-2013](https://github.com/github/game-off-2013) repository to your individual account (or to a [free organization account](https://github.com/organizations/new)). +* Be sure to follow @github on Twitter for updates. * Make sure your code is pushed to the master branch of your forked repository before Dec 1st! -* Make sure you have a `README` file that includes a brief description, what open source projects (if any) you used, and a screenshot. -* Your repo should have a brief description and a URL where the game is playable entered into the fields shown below (this will make our judging process easier): +* Make sure you have a `README` file that includes a brief description of your game, what open source projects (if any) you used, and a screenshot. +* Your reposirtory should have a brief description and the playable URL entered into the fields shown below (this will make our judging process easier): -![](https://img.skitch.com/20121010-x2ecpu95fi91us6hbfehg2dgit.png) +![image](https://f.cloud.github.com/assets/121322/1436584/fd721126-415a-11e3-9f3a-e94262074573.png) ## Comments / Questions / Help * New to Git, GitHub, and/or version control? Check out our [help documentation](https://help.github.com/) to get started! * Questions about Git/GitHub? Please email [support@github.com](mailto:support@github.com) and be sure to include 'GitHub Game Off' in the subject. -* Questions specific to the GitHub Game Off? Please [create an issue](https://github.com/github/game-off-2013/issues/new). That will be the official FAQ. +* Questions specific to the GitHub Game Off? Please [create an issue](https://github.com/github/game-off-2013/issues/new). This will be the official FAQ. * The official Twitter hashtag is [#ggo13](https://twitter.com/search/realtime?q=%23ggo13).