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Kajam 2021-05 Keynote
The Theme for this Kajam is “Remote Multiplayer”. This relaxed, month-long event will start on 2021-05-07 and last until 2021-06-04. There will be no ratings after the jam, but a dedicated gaming session on 2021-06-05.

What does “remote multiplayer” mean?
By definition multiplayer means that more than one person can play in the same game environment at the same time. Remote means that you can play together over some sort of network and that you don’t have to sit next to each other.

What might sound as a daunting endeavour, is the chance to start thinking about games you would normally not do on a GameJam. Most GameJam entries specialize on gameplay mechanics for one player or are dedicated couch multiplayer games.
However in the time of continuing lockdowns when you can not meet with your friends as you would normally do, multiplayer games are a great way to spend some time together.

This Kajam is all about multiplayer. 
Let’s learn about the technical details of multiplayer games, like network protocols and client/server communication!
Let’s make a game that you would normally never try on any GameJam!
And most importantly: Let’s have some fun while creating and playing multiplayer games together!

What are the rules?
For this Kajam you can work solo or as a team. 
You have four weeks to create and submit your entry, starting on Friday, 2021-05-07 and lasting until Saturday 2021-06-05.
Every Language, Framework or Engine is allowed.
You can use third party assets and are even allowed to add multiplayer functionality to an already finished game!


Now, start your engines and join this Kajam!

What is a Kajam?
Kajam competitions are month-long events in which people make a small video game focusing on a specific aspect of game development. They're a perfect opportunity to learn, experiment and level-up your gamedev skills!

This gaming session sounds great! How can I join?
Thank you! The gaming session will happen after the Kajam on Saturday 2021-06-05. We will meet online at the alakajam discord server (https://discord.gg/ZNUj55ReQy) and have fun playing the games which were created during the jam and have a great time together.

10th Kajam Keynote "Multiplayer"

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Music track: Flying by Metre available under CC BY-NC 4.0 ( see creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ for details)


Kajam-13 2023-06 Keynote
The Theme for the thirteenth Kajam is “**Remote Multiplayer**”. This relaxed, month-long event will start on the second of June 2023 and last until the second of July. There will be no ratings, but a dedicated gaming session after the jam.

## What does “Remote Multiplayer” mean? 
By definition multiplayer means that more than one person can play in the same game environment at the same time. Remote means that you play together over some sort of network and that you don’t have to sit next to each other.

What might sound as a daunting endeavor, is the chance to start thinking about games you usually wouldn’t do on a GameJam. Normally GameJam entries specialize on singleplayer experiences.
However multiplayer games allow for quite some different gameplay and a lot of unique situations for, well, multiple players.

This Kajam is all about multiplayer. 
Let’s learn about the technical details of multiplayer games, like network protocols, serialization, buffers, lag prevention and other topics!
And most importantly: Let’s have some fun while creating and playing multiplayer games together!

## What are the rules?
For this Kajam you can work solo or in a team. 
You have four weeks to create and submit your entry, starting on the second of June 2023 and ending on the second of July.
Every Language, Framework or Engine is allowed.
The use of third party assets is allowed. You can even add multiplayer functionality to an already finished game!

https://alakajam.com/article/docs/kajam-rules

Now, start your engines and join this Kajam!

## The gaming session sounds great! How can I join?
Thank you! The gaming session will happen shortly after the end of the Kajam. A poll for the date will be sent out right after. We will meet online at the alakajam discord server and have fun playing the games which were created during the jam and have a great time together. You are very welcome to join even if you did not take part in the jam.

Kajam13 Keynote "Multiplayer"

Ava's Song

Join us for this Kajam at: https://alakajam.com/5th-kajam/posts

The theme for this Kajam is “retro”. 
By definition “retro” means to consciously derive from or imitate previous creatings.

In gaming, everything started with retro games.
Games like “Donkey Kong”, “Pong”, “Pac Man”, “Sonic”, “Super Metroid”, “Zelda: A Link to the past”, “Tetris” or “Super Mario Cars” are inherently linked to gaming.
Lately “retro”-games and consoles are having their rennaisance. Companies like Nintendo or Atari create new versions of old consoles, like the “NES Mini”, “SNES Mini” or the “Atari Flashback 8”. Original consoles and games can be found on almost every flea market.

All of those games feature a unique art-style or a piece of music that sticks in our heads forever.

 However, from the developer’s perspective, retro games are not just about art and style. They have one thing in common, which is a clear, simple mechanic. Because of the limited features of old consoles, the games had to focus on simple mechanics and tricks.


This Kajam is all about Retro games! 

Make a game that derives from a previous creation!
Make a game for an old console!
Make a retro game!

For this Kajam you can work solo or as a team. 
You have the complete month of August 2018 to create and submit your entry.
Every Framework or Engine is allowed. 
You can even use third party assets.
At the end of August you will be able to rate other participants’ games based on one single “retro” score.

So start your engines and join this Kajam!

5th Kajam Keynote (August 2018)

Draft between the years, Winter 2019/2020.

After Christmas Draft

Remix for the Deflektor soundtrack. Original track composed by  Ben Daglish. 
Recorded and mixed in Winter 2019 by Darkpalace Audio. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deflektor

Check out other amazing remixes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoouzX9T3GI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaqRm94a_1o

Cover your light

Deflektor Remix

A two hour recording session during the christmas break 2019/2020 resulted in this awesome track.

Firedancer

Teaser Track by Synchronleuchter and Darkpalace Audio.
June 2020

Teaser

Campaign Like Clockwork – Patiently Mix Contest 2020

More info on the mix contest here: https://producelikeapro.com/blog/mix-contest-with-glenn-fricker-and-henning-pauly/

Campaign Like Clockwork - Darkpalace Audio - Patiently Mix

Opening track for oOBloodyOrangeOo. Please say hi to her on twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/oobloodyorangeoo

Track created by Synchronleuchter and Darkpalace Audio in August 2020.

The Bloody Oranges - Detective Clemens

A Thorwalian's song about his companions.

Based on Ievan Polkka
Keys, Vocals: Synchronleuchter
Arrangement, Mix: Darkpalace Audio

Skaldenlied

Audio engineer, Physics PhD, Software developer and indie gamedev

Darkpalace Audio

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