#1 · Original PostApr 30, 2026, 5:55 PM
Running a community theme jam through April: Vice City After Dark.
Brief: anything that captures Vice City between sunset and 4am. Lighting overhauls, weather packs, neon retextures, MLOs of nightlife venues, scripted ambient AI for nightlife districts. Whatever fits the vibe.
Submission window: April 1 - April 28 (you have 4 weeks).
Prizes:
- 1st place - $500 + featured slot for 30 days + Verified-tier acceleration
- 2nd place - $250 + featured slot for 14 days
- 3rd place - $100 + featured slot for 7 days
- All entries - entry on a community spotlight page
Rules:
- Original work only. No re-skins of existing mods (your or others').
- Must be playable end-to-end (no concept mockups).
- Submit by replying to this thread with your mod link + 3 screenshots + a paragraph on what makes it "after dark".
Judging:
- Three platform editors + one guest judge (announcing soon).
- Criteria: visual cohesion to the brief, technical polish, originality, performance.
Drop questions below. Looking forward to seeing what people build.