Ludum Dare, the tri-annual 48-hour game development competition promoting design experimentation and rapid prototyping, begins for the fourteenth time this Friday, April 17th. (It was previously planned for this past weekend, but somebody's death and resurrection plus cameos from the Easter Bunny forced organizers to reschedule.)

In the competition, developers work alone on their projects around a particular theme, which will be announced this Friday after community voting for the theme closes.

Some of the dozens of nominees so far include distorted perception, werewolves, conspiracy, and giant naked men.

If you're new to Ludum Dare and not sure where to start, there is an enlightening FAQ you can look to, as well as several guides that will help you get acclimated.