Jared C. • 2 months ago
Additional "levels"
If our core loop is contained and tested in a "level 1" of our game, will it be obvious to judges that any additional levels they choose to play or not to play (which would serve as "gravy" / additional depth added on top of our core loop) are completely optional?
By adding extra, wholly optional levels, are we expanding the *test* of our core loop (not the loop itself, of course) beyond the suggested 3-5 minute mark, which would probably result in deducted points from our submission, or are extra levels permitted? These levels would of course serve to demonstrate what progression looks like if the game is played further, variety, etc.
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4 comments
S. Piri • 2 months ago
Hi, where did you see the "suggested 3-5 minute mark"?. I couldn't find that and now one session of my game is like 30 mins XD
Jared C. • 2 months ago
Hi! I believe it was in the "Are you submission ready" seminar where it was discussed that players prefer 3-5 minute core loops. I'm not too sure what the session limit will be for the judges, but I'm confident that we should aim for a short core loop!
S. Piri • 2 months ago
I see. Thanks for sharing!
Jared C. • 2 months ago
No problem!