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Forgive me if my question looks silly to anybody. Forget about developing;I have never played a game in my mobile or Nexus or PC.
I have started learning about games just to satisfy my curiosity. So I wanted to know:
1) Is it mandatory to have some code of your game in C or C++? Is there any limit on what percentage of code should be in C/C++?
2) Is any game engine allowed? If so, what engines are allowed?
3) Is the contest still open? http://s.codeproject.com/script/Forums/Images/smiley_redface.gif
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Hi Grasshopper.iics,
Thanks very much for your inquiry. Unfortunately the contest has now ended 
Interestingly, we don't really have a Games programming forum on CodeProject, but we DO have a number of articles by authors who do just that:
http://www.codeproject.com/search.aspx?q=game&sort=createddesc&doctypeid=1&aidlst=78[^]
I'm sure some of the more recent articles would have an author willing to give some pointers.
Thanks,
Sean Ewington
The Code Project
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On the submission page there is an option to submit either an Article or a 'Tip or Trick'.
Is a 'Tip or Trick' submission eligible for the grand prize as well? For e.g. A tip explaining the use of the stencil buffer in OpenGLES 2.0 in the x86 Android NDK? Or does it have to be a game?
Can it be a collection of techniques, codes (with explanations) that have been practically used in smartphone game development?
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The contest asks for a game to be submitted, not just a tip.
We, personally, would love you to submit your tips, but unfortunately it won't qualify for this competitions.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Thank you for this information. I think I will focus on getting the game submitted and then submit the tips that I have gathered. I feel those tips are necessary to properly utilize the gaming framework that I'm leveraging.
One more thing,
To be in reckoning for the monthly $1000 prize, do I need to submit my game by 31 Oct 2012?
Or will the submission still be valid for the monthly draw if I submit by the last date, 6 Nov 2012? I think that I really could use that extra time.
Do let me know.
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Oct 31 would be best.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Great, I will focus on 31 Oct submission first.
Can I submit one more entry by 6 November to be in reckoning for grand prize? Or is 31 Oct the final date for this as well?
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Would a Unity Android game be allowed in the contest?
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Hi Yosofun,
It is our understanding that unity android doesn't support x86.
Are you able to get unity working on x86 android? Is it a beta release or a developer build with support for x86?
Please confirm and I will let you know if a unity android game will be accepted.
As long as it can run in the emulator, it should be fine.
Let me know 
Best,
The Code Project Team
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Is it possible to test a Unity Android game from the market? Does intel android not able to take Android app store games
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Hi yosofun,
It looks like it isn't possible to test a Unity Android game from the market since the emulator doesn't support it.
Android for Intel Architecture is able to work with most of the Android app store content.
I hope this is helpful.
Best,
The Code Project Team
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After checking out the template and some discussions here, here are more questions:
* Assume there is no limit on how many words we should put into the article?
* For those entries not in the winner's list, their articles and source codes won't be published, right? And probably removed from your archives as well?
Thanks!
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Hi there,
1. There is a word limit to an article, but you are unlikely to hit it. Worst case, we make it a 2 part article.
2. All articles are published and will remain on the site.
If there is anything else we can help with, please let us know.
Best of luck!
The Code Project Team
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Hm, if people win, they are probably OK with codes being published since they are already rewarded. However, for those who do not win, I think people would prefer keeping codes to themselves.
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Hi Member 9385721,
CodeProject articles are all about helping other developers learn - that's deeply important to us.
We certainly appreciate your concerns, but our hope is that the chance at a $25,000 grand prize might assuage them.
Thanks,
Sean Ewington
The Code Project
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Member 9385721 wrote: However, for those who do not win, I think people would prefer keeping codes to themselves.
More about sharing, than about winning!
Good luck!
JK
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Can we use tools which they can convert codes between languages such as mono for android or can we mix different libraries in our project (such as ndk, gtk).
Thank you...
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As long as it runs on Android and uses NDK you're good to go. Anything else that's added is up to you.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Hello I am interested in entering the contest but I have some concerns about submitting full source code.
I know you go over it in the Terms and Conditions but I am not very good at parsing legal jargon.
Will you be distributing our source or compiled app in any way, or is it strictly for code review?
Thanks, and thanks for running such an awesome competition!
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The competition works like all other competitions in that the goal is to, ultimately, allow other developers to learn from your code and article in order to allow them to get started in writing games.
Your article and code will be published on CodeProject.com like any other article.
I understand there may be certain proprietary pieces of code you don't wish to share, but we're assuming that a $25,000 grand prize will more than make up for any inconvenience you may face in writing code that doesn't use proprietary information you don't wish to share.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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What about arts and sounds? Not that I'm planning a complex game but It will probably include some assets not authored by me, at least some pixel art and a background music. Some questions:
1- ¿Can the game include any loadable asset at all or all must be done by code?
2- ¿Must the assets be created by myself?
3- ¿Can use downloaded Creative Commons assets (pixel art, sounds) not authored by me?
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Hi there,
Please find the answers below:
1. We are okay with loadable assets
2. No, provided the below is met.
3. Yes, provided all of the assets either come from works supported by the Creative Commons license, or uses a license that does not conflict with any existing licenses that CodeProject supports, or has permission of the author of those assets provided those assets are not protected by licenses or terms not covered by CodeProject supported license or the attached Conditions of Entry.
I hope this is helpful.
Best of luck on your app submission!
The Code Project Team
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that's really cool.. how many apps I can submit ?
Regards!
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Hi Manoel,
You can submit more than one app if you like, but keep in mind that quality is part of the judging criteria.
We look forward to your submission(s)
Best of luck!
The Code Project Team
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Please, regarding the 1000US$ prizes you are saying end of the month.. but when specifically ? now it is 25 July.. If I submit now do I still have chance to receive the prize this month ?
Another question, may I use open source engines like andengine ?
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