We invite ideas for interesting, challenging and visually creative formats for the Ascii Olympics. Here we start a list of createive ideas:
# Game Jam Format A host reveals the theme at T-0, and performers compose a runnable piece in real time.
A surprise theme opens the show, followed by a brief warm-up to set terminal and font. Participants build for roughly 12–20 minutes with optional agent assistance, then perform a one-shot “showtime” run from a fresh shell and a concise debrief.
# Ethos, Modes & Rules There are two complementary modes. **Solo Demo (Pure Demo)** favors strict transparency and improvisation from a clean shell, while **Production Demo (Open Network)** encourages well-worked pieces and team collaboration.
In Production mode, code must be published, and contestants are explicitly allowed to call, import, or reuse the published code and libraries of other contestants during the event. This creates a networked, fork-friendly culture where reuse is celebrated, attribution is expected, and licenses must be compatible with remix.
# Safety Safety rules apply at all times: no destructive commands, no privileged operations, and no secrets in the transcript.