Using Slack as a GGJ Site Organiser is a requirement when you sign up to run a GGJ site. It allows the GGJ management team to connect with you, as well as being an important channel for major announcements, and a great way to connect with the hundreds of other site organisers all over the world!
Once you have spoken to the RO, and confirmed that your site will be running, they will either send you an email invite, or a link to get you on to the GGJ Organisers Slack. Use a username where people will be able to identify you easily, and make sure you add your site name into your profile description so that if you post photos or questions, we know what site these are from!
There are many many many channels in the GGJ Slack, and this can be a bit overwhelming at first! You don't need to pay attention to everything all at once, and if you find it all a bit too much, we ask you to at least pay attention to the #announcments channel, which is where all the important information about deadlines, diversifiers, keynotes and themes will appear.
Other channels we recommend keeping an eye on:
The first thing we ask you to do as a new SO is to message your RO. That way we know that you have figured out some Slack functionality, and also can find your first point of contact! You RO will help you whenever they can, however for quick response - especially as we go closer to jam time - we recommend you ask in the #help channel. Afterall if you have a question, chance are someone else needs the answer too.
To DM your RO, hit the + in a circle next to the 'Direct Message' text in the left side bar, and search for your RO by name. If you get lost or confused, feel free to message @jo who will be able to point you in the right direction.
Slack can sometimes get a bit overwhelming, however you can custom what notifications you receive to make sure you get the more important ones without feeling overwhelmed.