I don’t know what exactly you submitted, but it should definitely be more than this video. It’s just to short to get an idea about what potential is in your game.
Well, this is all more or less, now this is outdated of course…
We’ve improved a lot of things since a few months ago as You can see …
Any suggestions of an optimal way of making a submission?
My planned submission format:
- One liner summary of the game
- Short description of the game
- Link to full description in word format (maybe to a blog or site with pictures would be preferable but my time goes towards development instead)
- Links to screenshot and demo video
- Link to working demo download: it’s going to be a huge file so I’m not sure it’s a good idea to upload it if it never gets downloaded. Is , box or googledrive preferred upload sites where I can have all the files in the same location? The demo is actually quite important since it’s a VR game made using UE4.
Would appreciate any input. Also, should one include both planned scope of development (at release) and also “possible” future developments in the full description?
Would up to 2 weeks be long enough to get a reply (if im even that lucky at all) or nah?
Due to the large amount of submissions, Epic is unable to reply to each individual. They will reach out to you if you are chosen it seems. Or perhaps you find out at the announcement, might be able to answer that one for you. =)
Really, you shouldn’t hope for a reply.
It takes maybe 3/4 months for Epic to just get to your submission, let alone review it. And it looks like every UE4 project is being submitted, so maybe 0.1% will be selected, those who are not don’t get a reply.
Like I suggested earlier, I think the best way to handle that is create your game, send a playable demo to Epic, and keep making it. Forget about it. Maybe you will be surprised later.
Hi , what’s the best way to send a playable demo to Epic games?
- Upload the 10 gb game on ???
- Use the form on developer page
- Wait
Am I missing something? With wait times that are many months long, I wouldn’t like to find out I did something wrong and resubmit again to wait another few months. Thanks!
Hey , it might be better to show a gameplay video of your project rather than send a 10gb file. Try to highlight areas that set your game apart and make it special. Then link to it in the submission form on the page. Also use bit.ly to conserve space, because every character counts. =)
You should really really send a demo, IMHO. We uploaded it to our own website when we submitted, and we also provided videos etc but Epic clearly states that demos are the best thing you can give.
If you’re referring to the line about working prototypes in the original post, that’s in regards to the project’s status. Epic prefers the submission to be in a working prototype stage as opposed to idea/design doc.
Thanks and .
I guess I got to get a decent video up to entice them to download my demo. To be honest, it probably looks better in the video compared to in the VR demo due to VR limitations.
It’s more fun and the mechanics makes more sense in the VR demo though. I mean it’s difficult to make a statement like “it’s a comfortable VR game / doesn’t induce motion sickness etc” with a vid alone.
I was hoping Epic Games would provide a way to upload the demo directly to them, maybe after looking through videos if they were concerned about spam. I initially thought this was the case instead of providing a link to a downloadable demo, so I was almost going to send a submission without uploading one.
Well sending a demo may not be required but you are competing against hundreds of projects that will provide one anyway. Unless your video is really good at showcasing how great your game is, the demo is still the best way to communicate. I think VR makes this even more so, because you can’t evaluate VR in a video.
I don’t think Epic provides any more guidance than “send us an email” so it’s up to you to do your best at communicating.
Fantastic (sarcasm). I desperately need a new PC so i can continue the game and im pretty ******* poor, so im literally stuck in the early dev faze right now. But i guess i’ll try contests for the new PC Parts. And then maybe crowdfunding for some of the other stuff. And even those have proved hopeless so far. Ughh.
Hello Epic Games,
Myy name is , and I’m a Co-founder of Epoch Games, along with two others. We are former modders of the Middle Earth Roleplaying Project (total conversion modification for Skyrim), and we are currently developing a single-player, open-world low-fantasy medieval RPG called The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO) in Unreal Editor.
I have a few questions I’d like to ask regarding the UE4 Grants that I would like to ask you guys over at Epic:
- What is the current status of the grants being offered? Are there any deadlines for entry? How much the original $5 million still left?
- What are you looking for in these entries? Would screenshots, concept art, animation videos and an explanation of our game we’re creating enough? Or are you looking for a full-fledged gameplay video, or even a full demo?
- Would you be interested in a story summary of what we plan for this game? Story is a major focus for the game that we’re creating?
- , Co-founder of Epoch Games
Greetings,
We just wanted to leave a message here telling you how thankful we are for the opportunity to submit an application for this . We have been very excited since we started working in UE4 shortly after it went and seeing it grow and develop as well as being part of a generally positive and passionate community has been great. Our premier title Memories of Aeldaria hits Kickstarter in the next few days! We are quite proud to be among other UE4 developers and can’t wait to see what the future holds. We know there are many other developers just like us hoping to be one of the lucky few, so best of luck to!
Thanks,
Kino Beeler
Director, Grand Arc Designs
Hey Guys.
We have submitted our game The Prison Game to Unreal Dev Grants.
For more info;
Our links are;
Blog: http://theprisongame.com/
Channel: channel/UC2g0CLCLdgggdy7QJ0sFonw
: https://.com/theprisongame
Still possible to apply for Dev ? Just curious.
Yes you can.
I don’t understand why ppl are still posting links and videos and images, flooding the post when you’re supposed to send that stuff to the email only.
As a follow-up, it’s been 4 months since we applied and our demo was never downloaded. So either UDG is really long, or they don’t download demos unless the description is really really interesting.