commit 995aac05dcbb25ce749245d812d2d636ba8213cd Author: Lee Reilly Date: Thu Oct 27 16:37:11 2016 -0700 Game on! diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0fa3e4a --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +# GitHub Game Off 2016 + +![GitHub Game Off 2016 Theme is Hacking, Modding, or Augmenting](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/121322/19498019/d8827370-9543-11e6-82d8-6da822b6147b.png) + +## The Challenge + +You have the entire month of November to create a game *loosely* based on the theme **hacking, modding and/or augmenting**. + +What do we mean by **loosely** based on hacking, modding and/or augmenting? We literally mean, *loosely* based. Some examples might be: + +* an endless runner where you *hack* down binary trees in your path with a pixelated axe, +* a *modern* take on a classic e.g. a rougelike set in a 3D or VR world, or +* an *augmented* reality game bringing octopus/cat hybrids into the real world. + +Unleash your creativity. You can work alone or with a team and build for any platform or device. The use of open source game engines and libraries is encouraged but not required. + +We'll highlight some of our favorites on the GitHub blog, and the world will get to enjoy (and maybe even contribute to and/or learn from) your creations. + +## How to participate + +* [Sign up for a free personal account][github-signup] if you don't already have one. +* Fork the [this repository][game-off-repo] to your personal account (or to a [free organization account][github-signup-org]). +* Clone the repository on your computer and build your game. +* Push your game source code to your forked repository before Dec 1st. +* Update the `README.md` file to include a description of your game, how/where to play/download it, how to build/compile it, what dependencies it has, etc. +* Submit your final game using this [form][wufoo-form]. + +## It's dangerous to go alone + +If you're **new to Git, GitHub, or version control**… + +* [Git Documentation](https://git-scm.com/documentation) - everything you need to know about version control, and how to get started with Git. +* [GitHub Help](https://help.github.com/) - everything you need to know about GitHub. +* Questions about GitHub? Please [contact our Support team](https://github.com/contact?form%5Bsubject%5D=GitHub%20Game%20Off) and they'll be delighted to help you. +* Questions specific to the GitHub Game Off? Please [create an issue](https://github.com/github/game-off-2016/issues/new). This will be the official FAQ. + +The official Twitter hashtag for the Game Off is `#ggo16`. We look forward to playing with your creations. + +GLHF! <3 + + +[game-off-repo]: https://github.com/github/game-off-2016/ +[game-off-repo-issues]: https://github.com/github/game-off-2016/issues +[git-documentation]: https://git-scm.com/documentation +[github-help]: https://help.github.com/ +[github-signup]: https://github.com/signup/free +[github-signup-org]: https://github.com/organizations/new +[github-support]: https://github.com/contact?form%5Bsubject%5D=GitHub%20Game%20Off +[wufoo-form]: https://gameoff.wufoo.com/forms/game-off-2016/