Enclave Games Monthly Report: April 2021
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Published: 2021-05-03 14:08:01

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Most of April revolved around the [Gamedev.js Jam 2021](https://gamedevjs.com/jam/2021/) - it was suppose to be a short and simple competition, but I wouldn’t be me if I haven’t tossed in [two new](https://gamedevjs.com/competitions/web-monetization-category-in-gamedev-js-jam-2021/) [categories](https://gamedevjs.com/competitions/decentralized-category-in-gamedevjs-jam-2021/), challenges, dedicated [experts](https://gamedevjs.com/jam/2021/#experts), partners, and $20k worth of [prizes](https://gamedevjs.com/jam/2021/#prizes).

## [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#games)Games

**NSHex Roulette** is literally hours from being released. I also worked on the **Rack Match** game, did a bit of client work implementing the SDKs, and some consulting as well.

## [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#writing)Writing

Still not much beside the blog posts, but the article about NSHex Roulette is almost ready.

## [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#design)Design

[Ewa](https://mypoint.pl/) did a few banners this month, but focused most of her time on… a surgery. It went well - she’s recovering and hoping to get back to work in May.

## [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#events)Events

I gave a talk at the [16th SFI IT Academic Festival](https://sfi.pl/en/), although it was recorded earlier, since the event was happening right when [Ewa](https://mypoint.pl/) had a surgery and I was staying home with [Kasia](https://tatadeveloper.end3r.com/) while kindergartens were closed due to Covid restrictions. I also gave a very short talk at the [W3C Games CG in April](https://end3r.com/blog/w3c-games-cg-apr-2021/) where I mentioned both the [Gamedev.js Survey](https://gamedevjs.com/survey/2021/) and [Gamedev.js Jam](https://gamedevjs.com/jam/2021/).

[Gamedev.js Jam 2021](https://gamedevjs.com/jam/2021/) was happening between April 13th and 26th, with new categories ([Web Monetization](https://enclavegames.com/blog/gamedevjs-jam-2021-web-monetization/) and [Decentralized](https://enclavegames.com/blog/gamedevjs-jam-2021-decentralized/)), challenges (from **Protocol Labs** , **NEAR Protocol** , and **Paras** ), experts, partners, and $20k in prizes (including cash, crypto, physical swag, and digital licenses). I spent way more time on the Jam than I initially planned, even though **Itch.io** simplifies many aspects of running it like submitting and voting, but I’m happy with how it ended up eventually - _post mortem_ is coming soon.

## [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#other)Other

The [js13kGames 2020 t-shirts gallery on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3899744580117205) was published and populated with selfies - if you own last year’s t-shirt and haven’t sent yours yet, please do!

The [Grant for the Web project list](https://enclavegames.com/blog/awarded-grant-for-the-web/) was updated - an eBook was replaced with the Jam, and the deadline is still May 15th.

## [<svg aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" height="16" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 16 16" width="16"><path fill-rule="evenodd" d="M4 9h1v1H4c-1.5 0-3-1.69-3-3.5S2.55 3 4 3h4c1.45 0 3 1.69 3 3.5 0 1.41-.91 2.72-2 3.25V8.59c.58-.45 1-1.27 1-2.09C10 5.22 8.98 4 8 4H4c-.98 0-2 1.22-2 2.5S3 9 4 9zm9-3h-1v1h1c1 0 2 1.22 2 2.5S13.98 12 13 12H9c-.98 0-2-1.22-2-2.5 0-.83.42-1.64 1-2.09V6.25c-1.09.53-2 1.84-2 3.25C6 11.31 7.55 13 9 13h4c1.45 0 3-1.69 3-3.5S14.5 6 13 6z"></path></svg>](#plans-for-the-next-month)Plans for the next month

Finishing and publishing the remaining **Grant** projects before the deadline: NSHex Roulette is 99% done, **Body Guard** about 75%, and unnamed animal match game 50%. When we’ll do that, then it will be time to focus on [js13kGames](https://js13kgames.com/) 2021 preparations, and exploring Web3 / decentralized stuff.