https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/ Zi's hub for ukagaka en-us https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/favicon.png https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/ https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2025-11-13_corkscrew_v1.0.1 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2025-11-13_corkscrew_v1.0.1 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST An update to the shell <a href='../shell/corkscrew.html'>Corkscrew</a>, adding several new colors and some other options for variation. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2025-11-13_needloon_readable_v1.0.1 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2025-11-13_needloon_readable_v1.0.1 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:01 EST An update to the shell <a href='../balloon/needloon_readable.html'>Needloon (readable)</a>, fixing a longstanding issue with visited anchors having the wrong shadow style. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2025-11-22_music_player_v2.0.4 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2025-11-22_music_player_v2.0.4 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST An update to my <a href='../function/index.html#music_player'>music player</a> code, fixing several bugs, as well as bringing some formatting cleanup and other small improvements. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2025-11-23_flux_v2.0.0 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2025-11-23_flux_v2.0.0 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00 EST A major overhaul for <a href='../ghost/flux.html'>FLUX</a>, bringing many new features to the music player, adding a Spanish translation, and deprecating several old functions. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2025-12-31_development_retrospective https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2025-12-31_development_retrospective Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 EST A retrospective on my development activities in 2025, including things I released, things I updated, things I learned, etc. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-01-01_tuxeedle_v1.0.2 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-01-01_tuxeedle_v1.0.2 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST A small update to <a href='../shell/tuxeedle.html'>Tuxeedle</a>, adding a new ring color and dressup menu organization. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-01-07_birthday_needle_v1.0.2 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-01-07_birthday_needle_v1.0.2 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST A small update to <a href='../shell/birthday_needle.html'>Birthday Needle</a>, adding a new candle and some other minor adjustments. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-01-08_hydrate_v2.0.5 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-01-08_hydrate_v2.0.5 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 EST A patch for <a href='../ghost/hydrate.html'>Hydrate</a> which fixes a few bugs and updates the readme information. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-02-14_left_unattended_v1.1.0 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-02-14_left_unattended_v1.1.0 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST The first separate release for <a href='../ghost/left_unattended.html'>Left Unattended</a>, and a major update adding a lot of new content. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-02-18_writing_word_groups_guide https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-02-18_writing_word_groups_guide Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 EST The guide <a href='../guide/writing_word_groups.html'>Writing word groups</a> has been published. It is a guide about effective strategies for writing word groups, as well as various technical tips and tricks. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-03-11_ancient_gem_set_v1.0.1 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-03-11_ancient_gem_set_v1.0.1 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST An update to <a href='../freeshell/ancient_gem.html'>Ancient Gem</a>, <a href='../balloon/ancient_gem_balloon.html'>Ancient Gem Balloon</a>, and <a href='../calendar_skin/ancient_gem_calendar.html'>Ancient Gem Calendar</a>, completing all of the originally planned content and also fixing some minor issues. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-03-14_celestial_emblem_v1.0.0 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-03-14_celestial_emblem_v1.0.0 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST Release of a new balloon, <a href='../balloon/celestial_emblem.html'>Celestial Emblem</a>, for <a href='https://ukagakadreamteam.com/wiki/event/etc._jam_2026'>Etc. Jam 2026</a>. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-03-18_solar_runes_v1.0.0 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-03-18_solar_runes_v1.0.0 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST Release of a new freeshell, <a href='../freeshell/solar_runes.html'>Solar Runes</a>, for <a href='https://ukagakadreamteam.com/wiki/event/etc._jam_2026'>Etc. Jam 2026</a>. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-03-27_upgrade_old_versions_of_yaya_guide_update https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-03-27_upgrade_old_versions_of_yaya_guide_update Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 EST A formatting update to the guide <a href='../guide/upgrade_old_versions_of_yaya.html'>Upgrade Old Versions of YAYA</a>, and a discussion of why that's important as well as a notice about an old YAYA bug that may persist in various ghosts. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-03-27_hoard_of_shinies_v1.0.7 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-03-27_hoard_of_shinies_v1.0.7 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:01 EST A minor update to <a href='../ghost/hoard_of_shinies.html'>Hoard of Shinies</a> for its birthday, which adds a small amount of new content. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-04-26_update_to_notepad_tips_to_improve_your_ghost_dev_experience https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-04-26_update_to_notepad_tips_to_improve_your_ghost_dev_experience Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 EST A small update to the guide <a href='../guide/notepad_tips_to_improve_your_ghost_dev_experience.html'>Notepad++ tips to improve your ghost dev experience</a>, adjusting the description of column editing and adding more details about multi-editing. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-05-16_sweet_dreams_v1.0.0 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-05-16_sweet_dreams_v1.0.0 Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 EST Release of a new ghost: <a href='../ghost/sweet_dreams.html'>Sweet Dreams</a>. An entry for <a href='https://earlduant.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-948.html'>Ghost Masquerade 8</a>, this ghost explores themes of protection and safety, while also offering non-judgemental sleep advice. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-05-24_how_to_get_x_and_y_coordinates_quickly_without_changing_programs_guide https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-05-24_how_to_get_x_and_y_coordinates_quickly_without_changing_programs_guide Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 EST A new guide, <a href='https://forum.ukagakadreamteam.com/d/133-how-to-get-x-and-y-coordinates-quickly-without-changing-programs'>How to get X and Y coordinates quickly without changing programs</a>, has been released on the <a href='https://forum.ukagakadreamteam.com/'>Ukagaka Dream Team Forum</a>. The guide is made for balloon and shell developers who don't have a coordinates display in their drawing program of choice. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-05-25_hydrate_v2.0.6 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-05-25_hydrate_v2.0.6 Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 EST A minor update to <a href='../ghost/hydrate.html'>Hydrate</a>, readding the shell scaling values to the OnHydrateStatsNotify event now that it's possible to track them more closely. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-05-25_dont_hold_your_breath_v1.0.0 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-05-25_dont_hold_your_breath_v1.0.0 Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:01 EST Release of a new ghost: <a href='../ghost/dont_hold_your_breath.html'>Don't Hold Your Breath</a>, a short horror ghost made for <a href='https://earlduant.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-948.html'>Ghost Masquerade 8</a>. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-05-28_hoard_of_shinies_v1.0.8 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-05-28_hoard_of_shinies_v1.0.8 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 EST The ghost <a href='../ghost/hoard_of_shinies.html'>Hoard of Shinies</a> has been updated to v1.0.8! This update adds new dialogues. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-06-20_flakes_of_fancy_v1.0.0 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-06-20_flakes_of_fancy_v1.0.0 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EST The ghost <a href='../ghost/flakes_of_fancy.html'>Flakes of Fancy</a> has been released! Bring winter to your desktop in the middle of summer! https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-06-20_pixel_flakes_v1.0.0 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-06-20_pixel_flakes_v1.0.0 Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:01 EST The shell <a href='../shell/pixel_flakes.html'>Pixel flakes</a> has been released, to make your desktop winter a little crunchier! https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-06-25_thoughtful_replies_v1.0.0 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-06-25_thoughtful_replies_v1.0.0 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 EST The ghost <a href='../ghost/thoughtful_replies.html'>Thoughtful Replies</a> has been released! In the quietest hours of the night, a certain homebody writes heartfelt notes by candlelight. https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-06-25_chicken_scratch_v1.0.0 https://ukagaka.zichqec.com/blog/2026-06-25_chicken_scratch_v1.0.0 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:01 EST The balloon <a href='../balloon/chicken_scratch.html'>Chicken Scratch</a> has been released, for all your chicken-and-stationery needs!