Quote:Original post by Mullvalen Yes, you could make some sort of polar bear hunting game, which will take place in sweden outside an IKEA store :P
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EDIT: economics: buy stuff @ ikea, emblem: IKEA logo, emotion: well you tell me how it feels to be chased by a polar bear!, and europe already covered ^^
Hehe, yes, exactly what i though. You could sell the polar bear furs as textiles for IKEA.
Quote:Original post by Michalson Emblem...does it have to be singular to count, or can it be plural: "for example, a set of alien emblems that must be brought together to solve a mystery, or special mouse gestures that must be drawn"
It really needs to be a single emblem - the kind of thing that I could stick on a poster to advertise your game, and people would know which game it was without being told the name. You could have the set of alien emblems assemble into the main emblem, though, perhaps.
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Quote:Original post by Michalson Emblem...does it have to be singular to count, or can it be plural: "for example, a set of alien emblems that must be brought together to solve a mystery, or special mouse gestures that must be drawn"
Think Triforce.
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In regards to rule 12, what specifically should not be included? I don't have plans to use anything explicity offensive, but could we have some details so we can avoid crossing the line.
From the description we can obviously not include adult (sexually explicit) content.
What about other items, especially those whose severity varies from country to country:
- Violence: What level of violence is considered not AO? Is blood ok? Dismemberment? Violence against innocent people? Violence depending on how consequences are shown in game? Is the limit on violence different depending on if the violence is gratuitous or has actual use (for example player violently losing a leg in a trap ok, while little children being dismembered for no reason not ok)
- Swearing: Is no swearing allowed, censored (implied swearing) allowed, non-gratuitous swearing allowed (swearing that is valid in context), or is there no limit to swearing (i.e. video game adaptation of The Sopranos). Are some words considered more or less offensive then others.
- Culturally Offensive: For example are swastikas and other nazi references banned. In some European countries these are specifically illegal, and in most other places (outside the US) are considered in bad taste. As well, what about content that offends or negatively portrays specific cultures/religions/etc.
Quote:Original post by Michalson Emblem...does it have to be singular to count, or can it be plural: "for example, a set of alien emblems that must be brought together to solve a mystery, or special mouse gestures that must be drawn"
It really needs to be a single emblem - the kind of thing that I could stick on a poster to advertise your game, and people would know which game it was without being told the name. You could have the set of alien emblems assemble into the main emblem, though, perhaps.
How would you stick a series of mouse gestures onto a poster?
With regards to the AO thing, would a game with it's plot based around a rebel group that uses child soldiers be considered mature content, since people generally consider it to be a cruel practice?
Quote:Original post by Oberon_Command With regards to the AO thing, would a game with it's plot based around a rebel group that uses child soldiers be considered mature content, since people generally consider it to be a cruel practice?
Provided you treat the subject with respect - you don't glorify it, you don't base it around gibbing as many wailing children as possible - then it should be OK.
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How much experience do you need to have a decent shot of competing?
I don't mean winning it, not even getting top 10, but finishing something decent before the deadline which has all four elements and let's say two/three levels. (if there are levels in the game of course :) )
I'd like to join in but I think I'd actually better wait till next year...
