My first game jam

I recently became aware of a bit different game jam, the inaugural Godot Addon Jam.

I’ve never participated in a game jam, I have to admit I’m a little intimidated and don’t know that I have the 24-48 straight hours available for the more traditional jams.

This jam was different, firstly it was for creating addons (plugins) for Godot rather than games and you were given a full week to complete your entry.

This was much more approachable for me, so I took the leap and entered.

I took the project tracking application I’ve been building in Godot; Tilth studio, and ported it to a plugin.

It was a great experience. It pushed me to learn more about Godot plugins and allowed me to dip my toe in the Game Jam pool. Now eventually entering a more traditional game jam feels more attainable.

If you’ve thought of entering a jam but are anxious about it, be sure to look for those outside the box jams that might be appropriate for you.