One Room, One Week Competition 3 - ANNOUNCEMENT

[scotch]

Tomorrow it will be 6 months since the last OROW competition, and 9 months since the first, so I am posting to gauge interest in having the next one some time soon.

For people that aren't aware of the competition I'll explain how it works.Ã,  You have one week to make an AGS game that is set in one location, you must work alone or in a pair.Ã,  There are no other restrictions because the goal of this competition has always been to get people making and finishing games.Ã,  In contrast to other competitions that have longer time limits, loftier gameplay goals and large teams, OROW gets a lot of entries; there have been about 23 so far, across the two competitions.
It seems that this sort of small game also encourages people to experiment, a lot of the entries are not your typical AGS games.Ã,  Most participants seemed to find the competition a good experience, and everyone is encouraged to enter.

If you are interested in taking part, post here to let me know, and also if you have any suggestions for changes to the rules.

[esper]

I was just thinking about making a one room game. I would certainly join in.

[Ghormak]

I won't have time to enter this round, but I just wanted to say that I truly encourage anyone with a few hours to spare every day of the OROW week (you never know when/if something goes wrong. It's good to have time!) to go for it. Set realistic goals, and then ACHIEVE them. Making Gladiator Quest with Helm was the most fun game creating experience I've ever had, and I'm very glad we did it.

[Pesty]

I'm in, as long as I don't have to work the week it happens. I've been looking forward to the next OROW!

[mwahahaha]

Sounds cool, I'm looking forward to it.

[Ishmael]

Encouraged by the last time, added to the AGSy mood I've been on lately, I'm in if I just have time to spare for it.

[Helm]

I want to enter, but it'll depend on when it is because I'm working so much for school and uh... work, it's no longer funny to even entertain the idea of spending a full week making a game. But I really want to. If I can come up with a good idea that I'll probably have to code on my own, I'll do it.

[Pet Terry]

I too want to enter, but I'm not sure if I can because another game I'm working on is nearing its finishing stages. But I have an idea I would like to turn into an OROW game, so we'll see!

[Gord10]

I want to enter, too.

[ScottDoom]

I would possibly enter... I'm beginning work on a project I hope to finish but this would let me finish something on the side so I can prove to myself that I can finish something (so far all I've done is 40% of an Insta-Game) and some random artwork.

[Ginny]

As long as it's not next week (I'm away all week on an army preparation camp thing) I'll try and enter. All depends on me getting an idea that works in one room.

[Krysis]

Mmmm I have an idea. I guess I'll try too. 

[scotch]

I was going to post and suggest next week, but it seems that isn't ok... would the 22nd to the 28th be ok for people?

Also, since I have announced this quite far in advance I am going to have to impose some restrictions on the content of the game to be released when it starts... nothing too restrictive, just enough that I can be sure you didn't start early

[Ishmael]

Surely we can start planning early? As I have the blueprints of the game "engine" in my head already...

[edmundito]

How exciting, thanks scotch!

Unfortunately, I will not be participating this time. I got a tough month of January with lots of things to do. Maybe next time.

I'm still looking forward to seeing what people come up with this time, though.

[Gord10]

I have a suggestion: Let a theme be given like in MAGS or ATC? The theme and rule would be given on the day the composition is started; so everyone would have to start making the game on the same day, not before. Also some people may find it hard to make a game about 'anything' (at least I do find it hard); a given theme would ease this. 

[Phemar]

I'm in ... as long as it's not next week ... school starts, and it's gonna be hectic. (besides my dad's on leave, so he'll force me to do all my homework!)

[Vince Twelve]

I want to get in on this.  I have another wacky idea I want to try out... but arrgh am I busy.  I don't stand a chance of finishing anything presentable in a week.  I'm out.

But I look forward to playing and voting!  I hope to see lots of experimental and weird uses of AGS this time!

[AJA]

I might enter... if I have enough spare time.

[Rocco]

I might enter... if I have enough spare time.

same here