From 47b401d4224ecde949f246fe465d88e231fa30a9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: KiwiTaco <122469357+kiwitaco@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:16:55 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Update unwelcome-concepts.md Removes Intro exception to Zero Effort without Purpose. Adds Work in progress section with exceptions. --- docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md | 10 +++++++++- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md b/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md index e7b23461..8ebf1649 100644 --- a/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md +++ b/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md @@ -46,7 +46,6 @@ Examples of this are achievements for simply starting a game, collecting a singl When these are acceptable: - "Disclaimer" achievements meant to inform the player about restrictions in the achievement sets. These should only exist when the player can lock themselves out of multiple achievements without even realizing it. -- Not skipping an opening cinematic if it had been considered a big deal at the time. - Addressing something fun, historical, or interesting. ## Requires Glitches @@ -145,6 +144,7 @@ Let's face it. There are some games, or 'games,' rather, that are not fit for ac - [Games That Lack Gameplay](#games-that-lack-gameplay) - [Compilations and Multi-Carts](#compilations-and-multi-carts) - [Betas, Demos, and Prototypes](#betas-demos-and-prototypes) +- [Work in Progress Hacks and Homebrews](#work-in-progress-hacks-and-homebrews) ## Games That Lack Gameplay @@ -160,6 +160,14 @@ If a compilation or multi-cart features games that share the same console, then If the game ended up having an official release, then these are generally not allowed unless there is unique content. Games that only existed as betas, demos, or prototypes are typically fine, so long as they're actually playable (some prototypes barely qualify). +## Work in Progress Hacks and Homebrews + +Hacks and homebrews that are under development are generally not allowed. + +- An exception can be requested from DevCompliance when a game is feature complete, meaning an early set is able to include Progression and Win Condition achievements that would stay the same conceptually in further updates. +- Abandonned hacks and homebrews can have sets if the developer explicitly said that no more updates would happen. +- Abandonned hacks and homebrews may also have sets if there was no development update in over year and no game update in over 2 years. + ## Rich Presence Custom Name Restriction Rich Presence that directly displays custom player input text is prohibited. The most common example being displaying what a player inputs as their character or file name directly into Rich Presence. From 63083dfa081fa9a3d34321c256d2ada6759f43ee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: KiwiTaco <122469357+kiwitaco@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 12:16:21 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update unwelcome-concepts.md --- docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md | 10 ++++++---- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md b/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md index 8ebf1649..47540d0c 100644 --- a/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md +++ b/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md @@ -162,11 +162,13 @@ If the game ended up having an official release, then these are generally not al ## Work in Progress Hacks and Homebrews -Hacks and homebrews that are under development are generally not allowed. +Hacks and homebrews that are under development are generally not allowed. Some exceptions are allowed, including: -- An exception can be requested from DevCompliance when a game is feature complete, meaning an early set is able to include Progression and Win Condition achievements that would stay the same conceptually in further updates. -- Abandonned hacks and homebrews can have sets if the developer explicitly said that no more updates would happen. -- Abandonned hacks and homebrews may also have sets if there was no development update in over year and no game update in over 2 years. +- Games that are feature complete, meaning an early set is able to include Progression and Win Condition achievements that would stay the same conceptually in further updates. +- Abandonned hacks and homebrews if the developer explicitly said that no more updates would happen. +- Abandonned hacks and homebrews if there was no development update in over year and no game update in over 2 years. + +When in doubt, confirm eligibility with Developer Compliance. ## Rich Presence Custom Name Restriction From ce305b5d1454b72da4ff7942dfdcfe24d8389caf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: KiwiTaco <122469357+kiwitaco@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2026 10:43:37 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update unwelcome-concepts.md --- docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md b/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md index 47540d0c..b0ec114a 100644 --- a/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md +++ b/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md @@ -164,9 +164,9 @@ If the game ended up having an official release, then these are generally not al Hacks and homebrews that are under development are generally not allowed. Some exceptions are allowed, including: -- Games that are feature complete, meaning an early set is able to include Progression and Win Condition achievements that would stay the same conceptually in further updates. -- Abandonned hacks and homebrews if the developer explicitly said that no more updates would happen. -- Abandonned hacks and homebrews if there was no development update in over year and no game update in over 2 years. +- Hacks and homebrews that are feature complete, meaning an early set is able to include Progression and Win Condition achievements that would stay the same conceptually in further updates. +- Abandoned hacks and homebrews where the developer has explicitly stated no more updates by them will follow. +- Abandoned hacks and homebrews that have not received any game update in over 2 years, and no news or updates from the developer(s) about the project in over a year. When in doubt, confirm eligibility with Developer Compliance.