Yukari Hafner

HELLO! I'm Yukari, usually known under my nickname "Shinmera". I'm the lead developer of the Shirakumo Collective, and have been working full time for it on my own since 2020. What I do I'm responsible for well over 100 libraries and applications. I also regularly create art that is published for free on various social media pages, and write in-depth think pieces about my experiences as an engineer and a person living in this heck world. More recently I have launched a game development studio, under which I've published the visual novel Eternia: Pet Whisperer, and the action RPG Kandria, both of which have received very positive reviews. I'm currently working on a new as of yet unannounced title, which will be my first foray into fully 3D games, along with all the custom engine work that entails. Why I need your support I want to continue to help the Common Lisp ecosystem with high-quality libraries, applications, and new games. However, doing so comes at a cost. Especially producing games quickly becomes unimaginably expensive. Artists need to be fairly compensated for their work, and it would take far too long for me alone to write all of the code and produce all of the art. And, as much as I would not like to admit it, my own existence also comes at a seemingly ever increasing price. If you would like to support my efforts in furthering game development with Lisp, supporting an ever increasing number of open source libraries, creating free art for people to consume, and making exciting and ever more ambitious games, please consider becoming a patron! What to expect In return for your Patreon pledge, you can expect the following: Monthly development insight into my latest game project in the form of a Patreon-exclusive update Your name in the credits of any game in development during your pledge Access to in-development prototypes and demos The ability to leave questions in the comments that I will be forced to answer under penalty of extreme guilt The warm and fuzzy feeling that comes with reducing the financial stress of someone else Thank you very much for your continued support! — Love, Shinmera ❤️