In-Person Checklist

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• All the large software/assets you need.

  • i.e. Install files for software you use.

  • i.e. Libraries of sound effects, music, graphic assets.

• Power cable and/or power bar.

  • Especially if you're bringing a laptop and require more than 2 outlets

• USB key / portable hard drive

  • If we have network problems, you'll need this to transfer files between team members. Assume the worst have all your required software and assets on your hard drive. Don't just have your files in the cloud.

• While the rooms are air conditioned, it's a tricky situation. Some seats will be too cold, others will be too hot. DRESS IN LAYERS in case things get unbalanced.

• Money for street parking meters or attendants, meals/food, and transportation.

  • Unlike the past, TOJam 2023 won't be providing dinner or breakfast this year. There will also be no jamming overnight, so ensure you have a place to stay and a plan on how you'll be arriving and leaving George Brown College. You can find directions here.

• Water bottle/cup/mug for tap water or coffee.

• Gum... you can never have too much gum.

• Headphones!

  • You will probably need music to drown out conversation around you. Until Sunday at 7:00pm, speakers are outlawed.

• Speakers!

  • On Sunday, from 7:30pm - 9:30pm, you'll be showing off your game to everyone. You probably want speakers to do that - especially if you used a sound floater. This is the only time speakers are allowed, but make sure your volume under control.

• Gamepads. Easier for people to play your game on Sunday evening.

• Umbrella... ella... ella.

• Pencil and paper, if that's how you roll.

• 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.

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Bring EXTRA Stuff
 

People, including your organizers, always forget to bring stuff. Bringing extra stuff means if someone forgets to bring an item, you get to be a hero! We'll announce requests for extra stuff during the jam. Label your stuff and let the registration table know when you arrive.

We're looking for extra:
 

• Switches / hubs / routers that can provide wireless internet.​

• Ethernet cables.

• Power bars.

• Apple power adapters / cords/ monitor connectors.

• Laptop power adapter.

• USB keys / flash drives / portable hard drives.

• Cables  like VGA, HDMI, or USB, people constantly forget these.

• Controllers (Wired or Wireless) / PC XBOX wireless adapters.

• Mice, mousepads, tablets!

• Scanners.

• Headphones or speakers.

• Anything you can think of!

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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!