✨ Download the FREE Windows .exe - Setup Installer & Portable Version! ✨

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🎉 Big News!

MR GameJam Project Manager is now available as a standalone Windows desktop application! No browser needed - just download, install (or run portable), and start managing your game jam projects like a pro! 🎨

Perfect for:

• 🎮 Game jams (Ludum Dare, Global Game Jam, etc.)
• 👥 Team collaborations
• 📋 Any project that needs task management
• 🚀 Quick project planning
• 💻 Users who prefer desktop apps over web browsers

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📦 Two Ways to Get Started

1️⃣ Setup Installer (Recommended)

File: MR GameJam Project Manager Setup 1.0.0.exe

• ✅ Full installation wizard
• ✅ Desktop shortcut creation
• ✅ Start menu integration
• ✅ Easy uninstallation
• ✅ Standard Windows installation experience

Perfect for: Users who want a traditional install experience with shortcuts and easy access.

2️⃣ Portable Version

File: MR GameJam Project Manager 1.0.0.exe

• ✅ No installation required
• ✅ Run directly from anywhere
• ✅ Perfect for USB drives
• ✅ No system modifications
• ✅ Just double-click and go!

Perfect for: Users who want to run the app without installing, or need a portable solution.

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🌟 All the Features You Love

📊 Four Powerful Views

• 📊 Kanban Board - Drag and drop tasks between columns (To Do → In Progress → Review → Done)
• 📅 Gantt Chart - Visual timeline with zoom controls to see your entire project at a glance
• 📋 List View - Detailed table with search and sorting for power users
• 👥 Team View - See who’s working on what, organized by team member

✨ Smart Project Wizard

Start a new game jam project in seconds! The wizard includes:

• Pre-configured game jam tasks (Art, Programming, Audio, Design, etc.)
• Quick team member setup
• Automatic project structure
• One-click project creation

✅ Powerful Task Management

• Create tasks with descriptions, priorities, and due dates
• Track progress (0-100%)
• Assign tasks to team members
• Parent-child task relationships for complex projects
• Drag-and-drop status updates
• Search and filter capabilities

💾 Never Lose Your Work

• Automatic saving to local storage
• Export/Import projects as .mrproject files
• Backup & Recovery - Share projects with your team or keep backups safe
• Desktop app benefits - Faster performance, offline-first, dedicated window

🎨 Beautiful, Modern UI

• Clean, intuitive interface
• Smooth animations and transitions
• Emoji icons throughout (because they’re fun! 😊)
• No annoying popups - everything uses elegant modals
• Optimized window size for productivity

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🚀 Installation & Usage

For Setup Installer:

1. Download MR GameJam Project Manager Setup 1.0.0.exe
2. Run the installer
3. Follow the installation wizard
4. Launch from desktop shortcut or Start menu
5. Start managing your projects!

For Portable Version:

1. Download MR GameJam Project Manager 1.0.0.exe
2. Place it anywhere you want (desktop, USB drive, folder, etc.)
3. Double-click to run
4. No installation needed - it just works!

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💻 System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
• RAM: 512 MB minimum (2 GB recommended)
• Disk Space: ~150 MB for installation
• No internet required - works completely offline!

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🎯 Why Choose the Desktop Version?

⚡ Performance

• Faster startup and smoother animations
• Better resource management
• Optimized for desktop use

🔒 Privacy & Security

• All data stored locally on your computer
• No cloud dependencies
• Complete control over your data

🎨 Better Experience

• Dedicated window (no browser tabs)
• Native Windows feel
• Keyboard shortcuts support
• System integration

📦 Portability

• Portable version runs from anywhere
• No installation footprint
• Perfect for USB drives
• Share with team members easily

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🔄 What’s New in Desktop Version?

• ✅ Standalone application - No browser needed
• ✅ Windows native - Feels like a real desktop app
• ✅ Offline-first - Works without internet connection
• ✅ Faster performance - Optimized for desktop
• ✅ Two distribution options - Installer and portable
• ✅ Same great features - All web app features included

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📸 Quick Start Guide

Download & Install

• Choose Setup or Portable version
• Run the executable
• (Setup only) Follow installation wizard

Create Your First Project

• Click “✨ New Project”
• Fill in project details
• Add team members
• Review/remove predefined tasks
• Create!

Manage Tasks

• Click ➕ in any column to add a task
• Click on a task to edit details
• Drag tasks to change status
• Assign tasks to team members

View Your Progress

• Switch to Gantt view for timeline visualization
• Use List view for detailed task management
• Check Team view to see workload distribution

Backup & Share

• Click “📤 Backup” to export your project
• Share the .mrproject file with teammates
• Use “📥 Recover” to import projects

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🎮 Perfect For Game Jams!

Whether you’re participating in:

• 🏆 Ludum Dare
• 🌍 Global Game Jam
• 🎯 Any 48-hour challenge
• 👥 Team collaborations
• 📅 Time-limited projects

This desktop app helps you stay organized, track progress, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks - all without needing a browser!

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💡 Tips & Tricks

• Use the Project Wizard for game jams - it includes common tasks like “Create Art Assets”, “Implement Core Mechanics”, etc.
• Export regularly - Keep backups of your project files
• Use the Gantt view to visualize your timeline and catch scheduling issues early
• Team View is great for balancing workload across team members
• Parent tasks help break down complex features into manageable pieces
• Portable version is perfect for working on multiple computers without installing

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🔧 Technical Details

• Built with: Electron (Chromium + Node.js)
• Version: 1.0.0
• Architecture: x64 (64-bit)
• Framework: Pure JavaScript (MVC architecture)
• Data Storage: Local file system
• Export Format: .mrproject (JSON-based)

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🎁 Why It’s FREE

This tool was created to help game jam participants focus on what matters: making awesome games! No subscriptions, no hidden costs, no data collection, no ads - just a tool that works. Use it for one project or a hundred, it’s all free! 🎉

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🆚 Desktop vs Web Version

Both versions have the same features, but the desktop version offers:

• ✅ Faster performance
• ✅ Better offline experience
• ✅ Native Windows integration
• ✅ No browser dependencies
• ✅ Portable option available

Web version still available for users who prefer browser-based apps!

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🎨 Made With Love

This desktop application was built using Electron, packaging the same beautiful web application into a native Windows experience. It’s clean, maintainable, and designed to be fast and responsive.

No bloat. Just pure, efficient code. ⚡

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🤝 Feedback & Support

Found a bug? Have a feature request? Love the app? Let us know! Your feedback helps make this tool better for everyone! 💬

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🎉 Ready to Get Started?

Download the Windows .exe today and start managing your game jam projects like a pro!

Choose your preferred version:

• 📦 Setup Installer - Traditional installation experience
• 💼 Portable Version - Run from anywhere, no install needed

No sign-ups. No payments. No hassle. Just pure project management power! 🚀

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📥 Download Links

• Setup Installer: MR GameJam Project Manager Setup 1.0.0.exe
• Portable Version: MR GameJam Project Manager 1.0.0.exe

Both files are available in the dist folder after building, or download from the release page.

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Happy game jamming! 🎮✨

Made with ❤️ for the game development community

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🔄 Version History

Version 1.0.0 (Desktop Release)

• 🎉 Initial desktop release
• ✅ Windows Setup Installer (NSIS)
• ✅ Portable executable version
• ✅ All web app features included
• ✅ Offline-first architecture
• ✅ Native Windows integration

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