StoneJam 4
Hello fellow Stoneheads--
After some time away, StoneJam returns! Prepare your ASCII glyphs and flex those functions as we kick off Stone Story RPG’s 4th jam; this time open to art-only submissions!
The Quest Update Approaches
Before we dig into StoneJam, we’ve got some exciting news to share!
It’s been a long, long road and we’re happy to announce that after months of delays, technical issues, and juggling real life responsibilities, the Quest Update will be releasing on Thursday, September 23rd.
While the update will be going live on the 23rd, Stone Story 3.0 is more than a single content patch. We’ve got several months of content planned, so keep an eye out on our feeds for the official announcement in the coming days.
What’s New with Stonescript
Stonescript is a scripting language built into Stone Story RPG, used for modifying the character's AI. Easy to use yet powerful, scripts can be as simple as automating potions if your health gets low, optimizing combat to superhuman levels, or even creating new cosmetics and UI features!
Instructions in the Mind Stone* are written in Stonescript, a minimalist language designed for use by everyone. If you can type, you can Stonescript--no programming degree required!
In the time since StoneJam 3, we’ve added a huge variety of new features to Stonescript. We’re eager to see how you make use of them!**
*(Note: The Mind Stone is unlocked part-way through playing the game. If you’re new to scripting in Stone Story RPG or need a quick refresher, check out this tutorial we’ve written up:[url= https://stonestoryrpg.com/stonescript/intro_tutorial.html] https://stonestoryrpg.com/stonescript/intro_tutorial.html[/url])
**You can find a full list of changes to Stonescript here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/603390/discussions/0/2959417653802347314/
What is StoneJam about?
With each new update we continue to expand what's possible with Stonescript. We want to see what YOU can create! Some of the projects that people have made with Stonescript include:
- Minigames
- Combat scripts
- Pets and cosmetics
- Custom UI elements (e.g. healthbars, ability timers)
- ASCII-art and animations
Collaborations between participants are more than welcome (and in fact encouraged).
Don’t script? Use the Mind Stone as your canvas and show us what kinds of beautiful text art you can create!
Previous StoneJam Entries
panda by Mind Stone Thief and xx
Burger Rush by Fyda
Headphones by link2_thepast
UI Collection by Agerak
What do I get?
For StoneJam 4, all participants will receive a secret reward given out at the end of the Jam! This is a unique celebratory reward available only through this event.
Our favorite submissions will be invited to be an official addition to the game, allowing players to activate your script with a simple “import” command.
When is StoneJam?
StoneJam will take place from Friday, September 17th, to Wednesday, September 22nd. You’ll have all of that time to create and submit your scripts on our Discord server.
How do I participate?
StoneJam 4 will be hosted on our community Discord server. You'll need to have the @stonejam role, which you can get by going to the #commands channel and typing !stonejam.
Two text channels will become available for this event:
#stonejam-discuss for all discussion about the jam and #stonejam-submit for submitting entries.
How do I submit my StoneJam entry?
Submission rules:
1. Inside your scripts, at the beginning of each file include:
- Name/nickname of author or multiple names if multiple authors
- Version number of the script
- Instructions on how to use it
2. Drop your script into #stonejam3-submit, along with screenshots and/or gifs of your entry in action.
3. If a single entry involves multiple interdependent scripts, put them into a zip.
4. Submit different entries separately.
5. You can submit scripts created prior to the jam, as long as the jam week is used for meaningfully improving them.
Resources for StoneJam
Stonescript Documentation
To see a full list of all possible functions, commands, and variables: https://stonestoryrpg.com/stonescript/manual.html
Easy projects
Introduction to Stonescript - This writeup gives you an overview of Stonescript's functionality, including variables, commands, and operators: https://stonestoryrpg.com/stonescript
Modding Guide - This walkthrough shows you how to import external scripts into the game. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2003221477
ASCII-art Tutorial
Video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5v-NS9o4yc
Follow-along Reference: https://stonestoryrpg.com/ascii_tutorial.html
Example of what high-level scripting looks like
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR6QYxdGV9M
Reference guides
All ASCII characters currently available to use in-game: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/597668520888762388/683419636204699676/AvailableGlyphs.txt
Hex for all enchantment colors:
Cyan: #02e5ff Yellow: #ffff62 Green: #32da5a Blue: #0063ff Red: #ff2222
List of valid ?loc:
rocky, deadwood, cave, shroom, haunted, crypt, bronze, icy, temple, nagaraja
We can’t wait to see how you all make use of the new additions to Stonescript.
See you folks soon for more Quest Update news!
-SSRPG Team