Top 10 Lessons Learnt

Here’s my top 10 lessons learnt from my first game, first entry, first jam. :)

1. If possible, make it web-based. They get the most ratings and plays.
2. If you’re going to use Java, make sure you test it on another computer first.
3. Don’t use installers; there is no need and no one wants to install a small game.
4. Don’t expect people to have frameworks, python, or other dev. tools.
5. Don’t expect people to respond nicely if their game is bugged and you can’t play.
6. If web-based, include a link back to your Ludum Dare entry.
7. Stick to the theme, please!
8. Some people won’t stick to the rules, use of prior made art is the worst example.
9. Watch some live streams; your coding isn’t as bad as you thought.
10. More is less, less is more. Don’t over do it, but don’t under do it either.

Read my post-jam thoughts over at IndieDB.