The Annual Roguelike Release Party
The Annual Roguelike Release Party
Too many roguelikes can languish with half-fixed features. If we can, once a year, ensure our roguelikes are polished and updated, we can avoid this trap.
All active roguelike developers are encouraged to release an update to their roguelikes on September 19th.
A simultaneous release will :
- provide moral support as we struggle with resurrecting code we left in an untenable state three months earlier
- encourage developers to release at least yearly through the wonders of deadlines
- celebrate the size and vibrancy of our community
FAQ
- Why September 19th ?
This is the first sunday that is over 6 months after the 7DRL Challenge dead line.
- Do I need to register/announce before the event ?
Nope. While announcing your game before the date might put the pressure you need to get motivation, nothing keeps you from releasing out of the dark without any preliminary announce.
- Can I release a game that has already been released ?
Of course. The annual roguelike release party is about increasing the amount of roguelike and improving the overall quality. You're strongly encouraged to upgrade your existing roguelikes at this occasion.