Luke Aaron 🎄
@devanew.com
Software, sites and, occasionally, indie games
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🌐 http://devanew.com
⚔ #indiedev #gamedev #godot
💬 http://discord.gg/dPYxs3gXWQ
🌐 http://devanew.com
⚔ #indiedev #gamedev #godot
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Luke Aaron 🎄
@devanew.com
· Aug 11
Build MASSIVE Open Worlds in Godot - OWDB Addon Makes It Effortless!
YouTube video by Luke Aaron
www.youtube.com
🎁✨ New Free Godot addon - Open World Level Streaming!✨🎁
Build massive open worlds with automatic chunking, batch loading, preserves all your custom properties - as simple as regular Godot editing!
Please ⭐ the github if you like it github.com/DigitallyTai...
#godot #godotengine #gamedev #indiedev
Build massive open worlds with automatic chunking, batch loading, preserves all your custom properties - as simple as regular Godot editing!
Please ⭐ the github if you like it github.com/DigitallyTai...
#godot #godotengine #gamedev #indiedev
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GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 AM
GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
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This hand made map of Ireland is 2D but looks 3D?!
AI could never create something so beautiful.
#irishgamedev #irishcreatives #speirghorm
AI could never create something so beautiful.
#irishgamedev #irishcreatives #speirghorm
5 full days of work & the map for our Irish folklore game Bibdu is finally finished!
Time to nap :)
#handdrawn #indiedev #gamedev
Time to nap :)
#handdrawn #indiedev #gamedev
February 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM
This hand made map of Ireland is 2D but looks 3D?!
AI could never create something so beautiful.
#irishgamedev #irishcreatives #speirghorm
AI could never create something so beautiful.
#irishgamedev #irishcreatives #speirghorm
I'm looking to commission a 3D asset pack for small foliage (grass, weeds, etc.) to release for free under an MIT license. 🌿
It’s always a struggle to find open-source nature assets, so I want to fund some!
Please DM me with quotes/portfolio
#gamedev #indiedev #3dart #b3d #assets #gameassets
It’s always a struggle to find open-source nature assets, so I want to fund some!
Please DM me with quotes/portfolio
#gamedev #indiedev #3dart #b3d #assets #gameassets
February 3, 2026 at 12:14 AM
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Now you too can play a slowed down version of a game from 20 years ago with no actual level design or enemies and all it costs is a complete collapse of the world economy, biosphere, education system, and multiple entire creative industries.
Project Genie is an an experimental research prototype that Google gave @jaypeters.net access to this week, though he may not be using it in exactly the way Google intended.
Here's Jay's version of something like Super Mario 64:
www.theverge.com/news/869726/...
Here's Jay's version of something like Super Mario 64:
www.theverge.com/news/869726/...
February 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Now you too can play a slowed down version of a game from 20 years ago with no actual level design or enemies and all it costs is a complete collapse of the world economy, biosphere, education system, and multiple entire creative industries.
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Chat, no big deal.
It turns out Notepad++ was compromised at the infrastructure level and if you downloaded or updated Notepad++ after September, 2025 or before December, 2025, an unknown state-sponsored actor has compromised your machine.
notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacke...
It turns out Notepad++ was compromised at the infrastructure level and if you downloaded or updated Notepad++ after September, 2025 or before December, 2025, an unknown state-sponsored actor has compromised your machine.
notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacke...
Notepad++ Hijacked by State-Sponsored Hackers | Notepad++
notepad-plus-plus.org
February 2, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Chat, no big deal.
It turns out Notepad++ was compromised at the infrastructure level and if you downloaded or updated Notepad++ after September, 2025 or before December, 2025, an unknown state-sponsored actor has compromised your machine.
notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacke...
It turns out Notepad++ was compromised at the infrastructure level and if you downloaded or updated Notepad++ after September, 2025 or before December, 2025, an unknown state-sponsored actor has compromised your machine.
notepad-plus-plus.org/news/hijacke...
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
i made a version of wikipedia you can doomscroll
xikipedia.org
xikipedia.org
February 1, 2026 at 11:43 PM
i made a version of wikipedia you can doomscroll
xikipedia.org
xikipedia.org
Been building a GPU-accelerated procedural world addon for Godot. Tonight I've tried it out with a tactical/extraction shooter I've also been working on and it's all coming together really well - had to share!
#gamedev #godot #godotengine #indiedev
#gamedev #godot #godotengine #indiedev
February 1, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Been building a GPU-accelerated procedural world addon for Godot. Tonight I've tried it out with a tactical/extraction shooter I've also been working on and it's all coming together really well - had to share!
#gamedev #godot #godotengine #indiedev
#gamedev #godot #godotengine #indiedev
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
Data visualization: Every human language, from modern day back through protolanguage to a hypothetical common origin. Accurate, sourced, possibly complete. Includes sign language!
Tap or mouse over to highlight individual branches; many also have more info.
🛌 this project has been a beast
Tap or mouse over to highlight individual branches; many also have more info.
🛌 this project has been a beast
Networking
7,370 languages visualized as a force-directed network
dr.eamer.dev
January 21, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Data visualization: Every human language, from modern day back through protolanguage to a hypothetical common origin. Accurate, sourced, possibly complete. Includes sign language!
Tap or mouse over to highlight individual branches; many also have more info.
🛌 this project has been a beast
Tap or mouse over to highlight individual branches; many also have more info.
🛌 this project has been a beast
Can you guess what the new Godot addon I've been working on does? 🤔
January 24, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Can you guess what the new Godot addon I've been working on does? 🤔
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
Do I know anyone contributing to #Ubuntu?
The ibus version in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is broken and should be updated.
We can't fix this issue until Ubuntu 24.04 LTS gets a fixed ibus - just upgrading from the unstable 1.5.29-rc2 used in 24.04 to 1.60 fixes it.
github.com/godotengine/...
The ibus version in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is broken and should be updated.
We can't fix this issue until Ubuntu 24.04 LTS gets a fixed ibus - just upgrading from the unstable 1.5.29-rc2 used in 24.04 to 1.60 fixes it.
github.com/godotengine/...
Bug #2091637 “Ubuntu 24.04 LTS - 'ibus' package update request (...” : Bugs : ibus package : Ubuntu
Source : https://github.com/ibus/ibus/issues/2703#issue-2711379333
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Please fill in the following items if you don't know the root cause.
Which distribution and version?:
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS up...
bugs.launchpad.net
January 19, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Do I know anyone contributing to #Ubuntu?
The ibus version in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is broken and should be updated.
We can't fix this issue until Ubuntu 24.04 LTS gets a fixed ibus - just upgrading from the unstable 1.5.29-rc2 used in 24.04 to 1.60 fixes it.
github.com/godotengine/...
The ibus version in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is broken and should be updated.
We can't fix this issue until Ubuntu 24.04 LTS gets a fixed ibus - just upgrading from the unstable 1.5.29-rc2 used in 24.04 to 1.60 fixes it.
github.com/godotengine/...
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This 1943 U.S. Army film warned about fascism in America
January 19, 2026 at 3:08 PM
This 1943 U.S. Army film warned about fascism in America
Fascinated by GBA development but always struggle a bit with the setup (makefile you say??) so had a stab at making a browser-based IDE for it 🎮
Write C and Assembly in the browser
One-click compile (devkitPro via Docker)
Play instantly in embedded mGBA
Export .gba ROMs
Write C and Assembly in the browser
One-click compile (devkitPro via Docker)
Play instantly in embedded mGBA
Export .gba ROMs
January 16, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Fascinated by GBA development but always struggle a bit with the setup (makefile you say??) so had a stab at making a browser-based IDE for it 🎮
Write C and Assembly in the browser
One-click compile (devkitPro via Docker)
Play instantly in embedded mGBA
Export .gba ROMs
Write C and Assembly in the browser
One-click compile (devkitPro via Docker)
Play instantly in embedded mGBA
Export .gba ROMs
No new pictures - where are you mentally?
January 12, 2026 at 10:37 PM
No new pictures - where are you mentally?
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
Any of my developer friends, or developers in general, please get in contact with Geoffrey! Steam's poor moderation needs to be discussed, and I'm glad Geoffrey is addressing this!
I am looking into this, I've reached out to Steam directly, and I'm actively pitching stories on this subject of the platform's shaky moderation. If any other devs have experienced something similar with reviews and moderation, do reach out.
the Steam team responded to my support request and said they will not remove the review calling me a liar and ridiculing my sexual assault because of censorship concerns.
steamcommunity.com/profiles/765...
if Steam refuses to enforce their community guidelines and allows harassment, what can i do?
steamcommunity.com/profiles/765...
if Steam refuses to enforce their community guidelines and allows harassment, what can i do?
January 10, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Any of my developer friends, or developers in general, please get in contact with Geoffrey! Steam's poor moderation needs to be discussed, and I'm glad Geoffrey is addressing this!
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
So often in life horrible things happen and there's nothing we can do about them. But this one, there is. If you're still on Twitter, leave. If you know people who are still on Twitter, convince them to quit because it's not worth the moral injury
In Dublin, on Fenian Street, there's a factory that makes child sex abuse material. You can pay it money, as a subscription, and that's one of the services it offers. That's just part of the features its owner has advertised as one of the benefits of being a customer. www.thegist.ie/the-gist-the...
The Gist: The Abuse Factory
X, the child abuse imagery app, revealed our state has no red lines. This is the Gist.
www.thegist.ie
January 11, 2026 at 7:46 AM
So often in life horrible things happen and there's nothing we can do about them. But this one, there is. If you're still on Twitter, leave. If you know people who are still on Twitter, convince them to quit because it's not worth the moral injury
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
I am looking into this, I've reached out to Steam directly, and I'm actively pitching stories on this subject of the platform's shaky moderation. If any other devs have experienced something similar with reviews and moderation, do reach out.
the Steam team responded to my support request and said they will not remove the review calling me a liar and ridiculing my sexual assault because of censorship concerns.
steamcommunity.com/profiles/765...
if Steam refuses to enforce their community guidelines and allows harassment, what can i do?
steamcommunity.com/profiles/765...
if Steam refuses to enforce their community guidelines and allows harassment, what can i do?
January 10, 2026 at 11:29 AM
I am looking into this, I've reached out to Steam directly, and I'm actively pitching stories on this subject of the platform's shaky moderation. If any other devs have experienced something similar with reviews and moderation, do reach out.
Working on another little Godot addon for procgen ( but with extra steps 😉)
January 10, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Working on another little Godot addon for procgen ( but with extra steps 😉)
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
friends! acquaintances! help!
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
Job opening: game designer @ Hidden Folks
We're looking for a game designer in the Netherlands to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
hiddenfolks.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
friends! acquaintances! help!
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
accidentally introduced a bug to the game where all the text got replaced with "you"
January 7, 2026 at 12:09 PM
accidentally introduced a bug to the game where all the text got replaced with "you"
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
🗣️ LET’S MAKE CURIOSITY COOL IN 2026
December 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
🗣️ LET’S MAKE CURIOSITY COOL IN 2026
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
Final LED strip + first pass of practical microlamps
WIP Paper Chrono Trigger
WIP Paper Chrono Trigger
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Final LED strip + first pass of practical microlamps
WIP Paper Chrono Trigger
WIP Paper Chrono Trigger
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
I said chatgpt doesn't have a soul and got put on this list
December 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I said chatgpt doesn't have a soul and got put on this list
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
⭐PAID GAMEDEV WORK ⭐ I'm looking for a pixel artist or a 2d artist
I need animated sprites for a 2d top-down game mixing magic and dark styles. First batch is for a prototype but potential for much more art if it takes off.
Not sure if Blsky is the right place but worth a shot :) #pixelart
I need animated sprites for a 2d top-down game mixing magic and dark styles. First batch is for a prototype but potential for much more art if it takes off.
Not sure if Blsky is the right place but worth a shot :) #pixelart
December 30, 2025 at 12:35 PM
⭐PAID GAMEDEV WORK ⭐ I'm looking for a pixel artist or a 2d artist
I need animated sprites for a 2d top-down game mixing magic and dark styles. First batch is for a prototype but potential for much more art if it takes off.
Not sure if Blsky is the right place but worth a shot :) #pixelart
I need animated sprites for a 2d top-down game mixing magic and dark styles. First batch is for a prototype but potential for much more art if it takes off.
Not sure if Blsky is the right place but worth a shot :) #pixelart
Reposted by Luke Aaron 🎄
We were in first place in this film award voting.
A film made purely with AI just netted over 150 votes in 12 hours.
Now it's personal.
Please. Help us kick this THING's ass fair and square. ART FOR ARTISTS.
Reshare? VOTE!
www.shortoftheyear.com/audience-cho...
A film made purely with AI just netted over 150 votes in 12 hours.
Now it's personal.
Please. Help us kick this THING's ass fair and square. ART FOR ARTISTS.
Reshare? VOTE!
www.shortoftheyear.com/audience-cho...
Audience Choice Awards | Short of the Year
Vote for your favorite short films in the Short of the Year Audience Choice Awards. Watch, vote, and support independent filmmakers.
www.shortoftheyear.com
December 27, 2025 at 6:44 PM
We were in first place in this film award voting.
A film made purely with AI just netted over 150 votes in 12 hours.
Now it's personal.
Please. Help us kick this THING's ass fair and square. ART FOR ARTISTS.
Reshare? VOTE!
www.shortoftheyear.com/audience-cho...
A film made purely with AI just netted over 150 votes in 12 hours.
Now it's personal.
Please. Help us kick this THING's ass fair and square. ART FOR ARTISTS.
Reshare? VOTE!
www.shortoftheyear.com/audience-cho...