What Do I Bring?

First and foremost, you must bring your own machine (monitor, keyboard, mouse, mousepad, power cables) or laptop. You will need a WiFi card, and a powerbar to plug everything into. Other items to consider:

• We might not have Internet Access We will DEFINITELY not have wired Internet Access. We're still working on wireless but don't count on it. Apologies in advance, we promise to do out best.
• We will have snacks, bottled water and drinks (no alcohol) for sale at the TOJam Candystand. We are charging what we paid for them, with no markup. Feel free to bring your own bottled water and snacks. Recommend bringing healthy items (granola bars, oranges) in addition to chips. Please bring CHANGE!!!!
• There is a fridge, freezer and microwave.
• If you're okay with tap water, bring your own bottle/cup. Unsure if we'll have a water cooler this year.
• Summer clothes i.e. short sleeve shirt. The air conditioning cannot be turned on until late May, and we're unsure how hot it's going to be. Things will be better than last year, the rooms are different.
• Food and Cash to buy food - especially if you're staying all night.
• Cash for Parking. Weekends are free, unsure about Friday just yet (will post soon). We're fairly sure there is free parking on Eastern Avenue near the Innovation Toronto building, on both sides of the street.
• We have chairs! However, they are very basic wood chairs, and not adjustable. If you have back problems, you may want to bring your own chair, or a cushion for the seat.
• If you're staying all night - Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Change of clothes, and a Towel for washing up.
• Headphones! Music for those headphones. Speakers are a big no-no and you will probably need music to drown out conversation around you.
• USB Key / Portable Hard Drive. If we have network problems, you'll need this to transfer files between team members.
• If you're spending the weekend - a sleeping bag and pillow. We only have floors to sleep on, so bring any padding you can.
• Pencil & Paper, if that's how you roll
• Install files for the software you use (DVDs, CDs, hard drive), just in case. The performance of our network (unknown at this point) may make large downloads unfeasible.
• Digital Camera - because everyone knows game programmers are renowned for their good looks
• Medication - Allergy. Heartburn. Asthma. You're going to be here for a long time

Last, but most important, Don't forget to bring a well thought out game design! If you just start thinking about your game idea on Friday night, it will be too late.

Bring EXTRA Stuff

If we experience problems, we may need to borrow it!
If someone forgets to bring an item, you'll be ready to help them!
Specifically, we're looking for extra:

• Power Bars (the longer the cord, the better)
• Extension Cords (the longer, the better)
• Network Hubs / Switches (wireless or otherwise)
• Network cables (the longer, the better)
• WiFi cards / Network card
• Mice, Mousepads
• Headphones
• A Fan (in case it's hot that weekend)

Don't go out of your way to bring any of these items, since we may not need them. If it's relatively easy for you to bring any of these, thanks in advance!