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imaginary games from imaginary universes: a gamejam

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Hello there! I'm normally just a lurker here (I'm more frequent at intfiction.org) but I happen to be running a gamejam that I think would be of interest to everyone here.

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Phase 1: Write a set of reviews for five games that do not and possibly cannot exist in our universe. Send the list to my email by December 13th, midnight EST.

Phase 2: You will receive a randomized list of five imaginary games created by other participants in the jam. You are to pick one (or more) and make

a sequel
a prequel
a fan fiction
a critical response game
a sidequel
a remake
a demake
an artifact of some genre category never before seen by humans
or if you are feeling bold and it is even practical, duplicate the game as described.

Send a link to your creation to my email by February 7th, midnight EST.

Phase 3: Games / works / strange shining artifacts will be shared to the authors (not yet to the public) at which point the next phase will begin. In lieu of scores and ranking, you will be given a list of 3 other works to either review or make some other sort of response to. This response can be textual, audiovisual, a card game which reveals your criticisms through play, directions for interpretive dance, whatever you like. You are welcome to respond to more than 3.

On February 24th, all works will be uploaded to if-archive for public enjoyment.

Phase 4: All responses (to the largest extent possible), along with excerpts from the original works chosen by the authors, will be compiled in a physical book. (To be published off Lulu.com, unless there is some better choice decided before then.)

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Note there are no "rankings" or "winners" the way this is run, if any of you are bothered by competitions.

More details (and a link to my email) are at the main page.

https://bluerenga.wordpress.com/2015/11 ... narygames/

Please ask if you have any questions!

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Re: imaginary games from imaginary universes: a gamejam

#2 Post by ludeshka »

On one hand, this sounds really complicated.
On the other, it also sounds tremendously interesting. ^^

I'll try to see if I have the time to join in! :D

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#3 Post by jbdyer »

Well, if you cut out all the specific-because-rules stuff,

1: Write five reviews of imaginary games.
2: Get five reviews from others, write your own real game based on one.
3: Review some of the other games authors have written.
4: Party! Also, get some of your writing in a compilation that will be printed as a physical book.

Going to just assume you find the time and say I look forward to your review set! :mrgreen:

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#4 Post by jbdyer »

As an aid for those who are racking their brains, I hereby present:

Tips on writing imaginary game reviews

Deadline for entering phase 1 is December 13th!

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#5 Post by jbdyer »

Just a brief reminder the deadline (Sunday the 13th at midnight EST) is fast approaching.

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#6 Post by jbdyer »

Just under 24 hours! There are already some amazing reviews that have come in. Join us!

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