shaddmain (Shaddon)
@shaddmain.bsky.social
He/Him | Adult | 🇺🇲
I'm a solo game developer & independent researcher! Making a modern RPG, while mapping the structure of reality itself!
🌅 #ProjectNewDawn 👈 my game
🌀 #CodexProcess 👈 my research
🎨 #shaddmainart 👈 my art archive
I'm a solo game developer & independent researcher! Making a modern RPG, while mapping the structure of reality itself!
🌅 #ProjectNewDawn 👈 my game
🌀 #CodexProcess 👈 my research
🎨 #shaddmainart 👈 my art archive
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This week, I turn a year older! So I’ll be reposting a bunch of my finished art 🎉🎉🎉
I also feel like seeing some of your art!
#artshare #wipwednesday
🌸 Share your wips and finished work
🔥 Sfw only please
🚫 No A/I or N/F/T
I also feel like seeing some of your art!
#artshare #wipwednesday
🌸 Share your wips and finished work
🔥 Sfw only please
🚫 No A/I or N/F/T
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 AM
This week, I turn a year older! So I’ll be reposting a bunch of my finished art 🎉🎉🎉
I also feel like seeing some of your art!
#artshare #wipwednesday
🌸 Share your wips and finished work
🔥 Sfw only please
🚫 No A/I or N/F/T
I also feel like seeing some of your art!
#artshare #wipwednesday
🌸 Share your wips and finished work
🔥 Sfw only please
🚫 No A/I or N/F/T
Reposted by shaddmain (Shaddon)
Hey, happy birthday!🥳🎉 and thank you for the artshare:D
I don't have wips so I just share some latest drawings:D
I don't have wips so I just share some latest drawings:D
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Hey, happy birthday!🥳🎉 and thank you for the artshare:D
I don't have wips so I just share some latest drawings:D
I don't have wips so I just share some latest drawings:D
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This is my main wip at the moment (other than a bunch of fics I’ve finished and refuse to post lol)
I was trying to make sculpts of my 3 OCs but figured I needed to draw a reference image of them first.
I was trying to make sculpts of my 3 OCs but figured I needed to draw a reference image of them first.
November 26, 2025 at 5:47 AM
This is my main wip at the moment (other than a bunch of fics I’ve finished and refuse to post lol)
I was trying to make sculpts of my 3 OCs but figured I needed to draw a reference image of them first.
I was trying to make sculpts of my 3 OCs but figured I needed to draw a reference image of them first.
I really don't think this accurate. There's a few questions that could've been on there that'd probably change this outcome a bit. 😅
theinnocencetest.com
theinnocencetest.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I really don't think this accurate. There's a few questions that could've been on there that'd probably change this outcome a bit. 😅
theinnocencetest.com
theinnocencetest.com
Well, it's my birthday. I've officially become 26 on the 26th. What are the odds? 1/26.
a pixel art illustration of a skeleton wearing a party hat
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November 26, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Well, it's my birthday. I've officially become 26 on the 26th. What are the odds? 1/26.
Paper 4 is out. Morality as Emergent Equilibrium explores moral systems through the #CodexProcess, showing how conscience, justice, conflict, feedback, and ethical collapse all follow the same structural laws as any stable system.
zenodo.org/records/1768...
#philosophy #systems
zenodo.org/records/1768...
#philosophy #systems
The Codex Process: Morality as Emergent Equilibrium
Morality is not a code imposed by authority but a structure that emerges wherever agents must sustain relation through time. This paper applies the Codex Process to ethics, showing that moral law aris...
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November 23, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Paper 4 is out. Morality as Emergent Equilibrium explores moral systems through the #CodexProcess, showing how conscience, justice, conflict, feedback, and ethical collapse all follow the same structural laws as any stable system.
zenodo.org/records/1768...
#philosophy #systems
zenodo.org/records/1768...
#philosophy #systems
My dad has a high-contrast black and yellow UI and a Comic Sans-looking ass font on his phone. It's ungodly and a crime against humanity. As a former graphic designer, it's killing me 💀.
November 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
My dad has a high-contrast black and yellow UI and a Comic Sans-looking ass font on his phone. It's ungodly and a crime against humanity. As a former graphic designer, it's killing me 💀.
#ProjectNewDawn update: Finished major optimizations to the day/night cycle and environmental audio. The cycle’s been fully restructured for efficiency, and the audio is now more efficient and positional-based (still needs polish). FPS not only stabilized again, but it went up.
#gamedev #indiegame
#gamedev #indiegame
November 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#ProjectNewDawn update: Finished major optimizations to the day/night cycle and environmental audio. The cycle’s been fully restructured for efficiency, and the audio is now more efficient and positional-based (still needs polish). FPS not only stabilized again, but it went up.
#gamedev #indiegame
#gamedev #indiegame
Unintentional natural flirts are the bane of my existence.
a man with a beard is touching his forehead with his hand
ALT: a man with a beard is touching his forehead with his hand
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November 22, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Unintentional natural flirts are the bane of my existence.
It’s been about 4 weeks since I started publishing the Codex Process papers, and the early response has been way stronger than I expected, especially as an independent with no backing or formal education, and for my first-ever publications.
#CodexProcess #philosophy #research
🧵 (1/5)
#CodexProcess #philosophy #research
🧵 (1/5)
November 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
It’s been about 4 weeks since I started publishing the Codex Process papers, and the early response has been way stronger than I expected, especially as an independent with no backing or formal education, and for my first-ever publications.
#CodexProcess #philosophy #research
🧵 (1/5)
#CodexProcess #philosophy #research
🧵 (1/5)
Update: added window lighting, more environmental audio, and refined sound design. Everything now syncs with the day/night cycle.
Next up: optimization and moving to a variable 4-stage day/night phase-based system with better conditionals and proper loop ends.
#ProjectNewDawn #gamedev #indiegame
Next up: optimization and moving to a variable 4-stage day/night phase-based system with better conditionals and proper loop ends.
#ProjectNewDawn #gamedev #indiegame
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Update: added window lighting, more environmental audio, and refined sound design. Everything now syncs with the day/night cycle.
Next up: optimization and moving to a variable 4-stage day/night phase-based system with better conditionals and proper loop ends.
#ProjectNewDawn #gamedev #indiegame
Next up: optimization and moving to a variable 4-stage day/night phase-based system with better conditionals and proper loop ends.
#ProjectNewDawn #gamedev #indiegame
One day, Microsoft will crumble and Windows will vanish, and only then will I finally know peace.
November 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
One day, Microsoft will crumble and Windows will vanish, and only then will I finally know peace.
I hate the Windows operating system. Words can’t even begin to capture the sheer vitriol and utter disdain I have for it. God, Linux is so much better. Windows developers have never actually used their own product.
November 19, 2025 at 2:23 AM
I hate the Windows operating system. Words can’t even begin to capture the sheer vitriol and utter disdain I have for it. God, Linux is so much better. Windows developers have never actually used their own product.
Going to work on the lighting panes tonight, I don't know if I'll get them created, placed, and implemented into the day/night system in just one night. However, I will try to do it all tonight. If somehow there's time, I'll mess with the particle fade-ins and fade-outs.
#gamedev #ProjectNewDawn
#gamedev #ProjectNewDawn
Next on the list: Later, I'll create some lighting panes and sources for the dusk and night stages, and sync them to the cycle. After that, just a few tweaks to the particle fade-ins and fade-outs, then the day and night system will finally be finalized for now (pending potential future expansion).
November 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Going to work on the lighting panes tonight, I don't know if I'll get them created, placed, and implemented into the day/night system in just one night. However, I will try to do it all tonight. If somehow there's time, I'll mess with the particle fade-ins and fade-outs.
#gamedev #ProjectNewDawn
#gamedev #ProjectNewDawn
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🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT!
Our slot-driven, Wordle-style roguelike battler RANDEL'S QUEST now has its Steam page! To celebrate, we’re premiering a brand-new reveal trailer!
❤️ Thanks for all the support. We’re doing our very best to make this game shine! RTs appreciated!
#indiedev
Our slot-driven, Wordle-style roguelike battler RANDEL'S QUEST now has its Steam page! To celebrate, we’re premiering a brand-new reveal trailer!
❤️ Thanks for all the support. We’re doing our very best to make this game shine! RTs appreciated!
#indiedev
November 18, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT!
Our slot-driven, Wordle-style roguelike battler RANDEL'S QUEST now has its Steam page! To celebrate, we’re premiering a brand-new reveal trailer!
❤️ Thanks for all the support. We’re doing our very best to make this game shine! RTs appreciated!
#indiedev
Our slot-driven, Wordle-style roguelike battler RANDEL'S QUEST now has its Steam page! To celebrate, we’re premiering a brand-new reveal trailer!
❤️ Thanks for all the support. We’re doing our very best to make this game shine! RTs appreciated!
#indiedev
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6 days until release of Fantastic Findings! 😱
Wishlist it before your cat does! 👇🐈
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/...
#indiegames #gaming #steam #cozy #wholesome
Wishlist it before your cat does! 👇🐈
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/...
#indiegames #gaming #steam #cozy #wholesome
November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
6 days until release of Fantastic Findings! 😱
Wishlist it before your cat does! 👇🐈
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/...
#indiegames #gaming #steam #cozy #wholesome
Wishlist it before your cat does! 👇🐈
store.steampowered.com/app/3030650/...
#indiegames #gaming #steam #cozy #wholesome
Got some work done. It sounds simple, but it's a huge difference — I finally got the day/night system to transition properly with a quick fade-out and fade-in to hide the LUT switch. Took longer than I’d like to admit, but it’s an improvement for the presentation. #ProjectNewDawn #gamedev #indiegame
November 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Got some work done. It sounds simple, but it's a huge difference — I finally got the day/night system to transition properly with a quick fade-out and fade-in to hide the LUT switch. Took longer than I’d like to admit, but it’s an improvement for the presentation. #ProjectNewDawn #gamedev #indiegame
Updated timeline: the demo for #ProjectNewDawn is officially on track for the holidays.
I’ve finally settled into a routine with my Codex Process research papers, so I can jump back into #gamedev without burning out. I’m picking things up tonight — expect an update later today or tomorrow.
I’ve finally settled into a routine with my Codex Process research papers, so I can jump back into #gamedev without burning out. I’m picking things up tonight — expect an update later today or tomorrow.
November 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Updated timeline: the demo for #ProjectNewDawn is officially on track for the holidays.
I’ve finally settled into a routine with my Codex Process research papers, so I can jump back into #gamedev without burning out. I’m picking things up tonight — expect an update later today or tomorrow.
I’ve finally settled into a routine with my Codex Process research papers, so I can jump back into #gamedev without burning out. I’m picking things up tonight — expect an update later today or tomorrow.
Paper 3 is out. The Codex Process: Hypocrisy as Dimensional Artifact is now published on Zenodo. This one dives into hypocrisy as a structural effect—not a moral failure—and maps it across recursion layers.
zenodo.org/records/1762...
#CodexProcess #philosophy #research #zenodo
zenodo.org/records/1762...
#CodexProcess #philosophy #research #zenodo
The Codex Process: Hypocrisy as Dimensional Artifact
This paper argues that hypocrisy is not a moral failure but a structural effect of systems operating across multiple layers. Using the Codex Process, it shows that contradiction appears only when thes...
zenodo.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Paper 3 is out. The Codex Process: Hypocrisy as Dimensional Artifact is now published on Zenodo. This one dives into hypocrisy as a structural effect—not a moral failure—and maps it across recursion layers.
zenodo.org/records/1762...
#CodexProcess #philosophy #research #zenodo
zenodo.org/records/1762...
#CodexProcess #philosophy #research #zenodo
There’s no such thing as smart or not smart. There’s only depth, and the isolation that comes with it.
November 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
There’s no such thing as smart or not smart. There’s only depth, and the isolation that comes with it.
The new Steam Machine might replace my PS5 Pro, depending on price and how much it may or may not be out of pocket after selling my PS5 Pro.
November 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The new Steam Machine might replace my PS5 Pro, depending on price and how much it may or may not be out of pocket after selling my PS5 Pro.
Finally free from constant appointments! The past few weeks, have been stacked. Going to take a few days to get nice and rested and go 110% on game development for a while!
November 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Finally free from constant appointments! The past few weeks, have been stacked. Going to take a few days to get nice and rested and go 110% on game development for a while!
I'm interested to see the Steam Machine's price. That's going to be the deciding factor on whether it's a success or not.
Valve has announced three new products: the next-gen Steam Machine, the next-gen Steam Controller, and Steam Frame, its next-gen virtual reality headset.
Check out all the new details here: bit.ly/49cl4O4
Check out all the new details here: bit.ly/49cl4O4
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I'm interested to see the Steam Machine's price. That's going to be the deciding factor on whether it's a success or not.
Y'all good? Leave a like if you're alive. Doing a wellness check on my followers.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Y'all good? Leave a like if you're alive. Doing a wellness check on my followers.
My papers have been met with seriousness; they're getting a large number of views/downloads in the short time they've been on academic platforms, especially for an independent researcher.
I was expecting to meet with laughter if anything, so this level of reserved seriousness is kinda unsettling.
I was expecting to meet with laughter if anything, so this level of reserved seriousness is kinda unsettling.
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
My papers have been met with seriousness; they're getting a large number of views/downloads in the short time they've been on academic platforms, especially for an independent researcher.
I was expecting to meet with laughter if anything, so this level of reserved seriousness is kinda unsettling.
I was expecting to meet with laughter if anything, so this level of reserved seriousness is kinda unsettling.