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Dev Independente de Luminids Lança Kickstarter com Apelo Emocionante e Data para 2027

#Gamerscore #2027 #ColonyBuilder #Crowdfunding #desenvolvimentodejogos #JogoIndie #Kickstarter #Luminids
Dev Independente de Luminids Lança Kickstarter com Apelo Emocionante e Data para 2027
O criador de Luminids, um game de construção de colônias, lança campanha no Kickstarter com apelo pessoal para financiar o projeto e salvar sua casa. https://www.gamerscore.com.br/dev-independente-de-luminids-lanca-kickstarter-com-apelo-emocionante-e-data-para-2027/
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October 24, 2026 at 6:31 PM
hellovideogames.com
Hello, Indie! Building worlds with Nick Jacob & Luminids, where cute characters and big worlds can be a cozy combination

#indiedev #gamedev
Hello, Indie! Building worlds with Nick Jacob & Luminids
Cute characters and big worlds can be a cozy combination with Luminids
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October 22, 2026 at 12:07 AM
anjelusx.bsky.social
Check out Luminids: A Calm Colony-Building Journey by Nicholas Jacob on @kickstarter.com www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
Luminids: A Calm Colony-Building Journey
Build a home for tiny creatures with lives of their own. Shape the land, grow your colony, then step inside and explore your world.
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October 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM
rhapsperhaps.bsky.social
Here are the emails I received for full transparency. I highly suggest avoiding this developer at this point if only for the level of harassment I received just asking to be removed from their mailing list.
Screenshot of back and forth emails between Luminids Game (luminidsgame@gmail.com) and Rhaps (rhapsperhaps@gmail.com). Subject: A personal note about Luminids | Kickstarter now live From Luminids: Hi there, This is quite a personal email, and not the easiest one for me to write. For the past year, I’ve been building something called Luminids, a peaceful little colony-building game where tiny creatures have their own personalities, make friends, grow up and build lives together. I’ve built it on my own, alongside working full-time, and I’m proud of what it’s becoming. Unfortunately, life has taken a difficult turn. My work contract was ended early, and I’ve found myself in a position where my home is now at risk. I need your support to give Luminids the chance I believe it deserves. I’ve just launched a Kickstarter, hoping to raise £12,000 to help bring Luminids to the world in February 2027. And I’m asking, very humbly, whether you’d consider backing it. Even £5 or £10 would mean a great deal. You can choose a reward tier or simply pledge whatever you’re comfortable with. Here’s the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/luminids/luminids-a-calm-colony-building-journey If you’re unable to back it, perhaps you could share it with a friend or someone who might enjoy this sort of game. Every pledge and every share helps. Thank you for taking a moment to read this. It means more than you realise. Warm regards, Nick From Rhaps: Please remove me from your mailing list. I do not support anything that uses GenAI. From Luminids: This product doesn't use GenAI. From Luminids: Imagine being so consumed with AI hated you can't even be kind about my current situation. From Rhaps: Your Kickstarter page has a GenAI disclaimer on it and I already told the first person who emailed me about this game that I wanted nothing to do with GenAI. From Luminids: I use AI to help me with graphic design, making the game and some copywriting. I made the Luminid models myself, paid a 3D modeller from Fiver to help develop them, have a composer on team and have a community manager on team. What is your expectation? Pay sweat labour in offshore camps instead of using AI? Don't use AI at all to help me? Do you have a "some AI is OK some isn't" stance? From Rhaps: I have said multiple times that I do not support any usage of GenAI. For your reference I'm an award winning MFA Game Design graduate who has never knowingly used AI assistance in anything I create. Please remove me from your mailing lists. From Luminids: You're a really unkind person
October 19, 2026 at 11:37 PM
wispybun.bsky.social
Buddy lied to me then 💀
Also the game website literally lists LuminidsAI and the dev logs are signed Nick
Luminids website links with thr last being LuminidsAI.
October 20, 2026 at 12:40 AM
rhapsperhaps.bsky.social
Remember this? Well Luminids has a Kickstarter now with a GenAI disclaimer on it.

I know this because I was emailed again by the game soliciting me to be a backer. And then the dev was rude when I asked to be removed from their mailing list.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/lum...
What parts of your project will use AI generated content? Please be as specific as possible. Luminids is an original indie game developed by its founder, combining creative worldbuilding, colony simulation and autonomous character intelligence. AI tools, including coding assistants, are used throughout development to support programming, debugging, prototyping, concept exploration, design iteration, writing and production workflows. Some promotional illustrations, campaign graphics and visual concepts are also created or enhanced with AI assistance. The game's creative vision, original characters, world, gameplay systems and design direction are led by its founder. AI helps accelerate development and explore creative possibilities, while final decisions, implementation and quality control remain under human direction. Do you have the consent of owners of the works that were (or will be) used to produce the AI generated portion of your projects? Please explain. Luminids is built around original intellectual property, including its characters, world, creative designs and proprietary gameplay technology. Where existing artwork, screenshots, designs or other materials are supplied directly to AI tools as references, these are our own creations, appropriately licensed materials, or works used with permission. We do not knowingly submit third-party copyrighted artwork or protected characters as reference inputs without permission, or deliberately reproduce another creator's distinctive work. AI-assisted outputs are reviewed and selected for their suitability, originality and consistency with the Luminids creative direction. Third-party AI services are used subject to their applicable licensing terms and usage policies.
October 19, 2026 at 11:13 PM
wispybun.bsky.social
Potential further proof, the logo and creature are the same too! 人(_ _*)
Luminids official trailer with a blue blobby circle creature wirh eyes ans a smile. LuminidsAI logo with a blue blobby circle creature wirh eyes ans a smile.
October 20, 2026 at 12:03 AM
rhapsperhaps.bsky.social
The dev also made a point to reply to this post and call me a jerk.

Screenshots in case they try to delete it to hide later.

Why are people like this?
Screenshot of two BlueSky replies from LuminidsGame @luminids.bsky.social CRI is a game tech (e.g: Rimworld) that powers the Luminids. It's also sold as a standalone module to studios. If they want to plug in an AI model to their game; they can. At no point do I mention that Luminids the game has an AI model in it. When I reached out with a tough story, you were a jerk. Appreciate you posting on the game though - hopefully some backers comes from it matey.
October 19, 2026 at 11:43 PM
jpgames.bsky.social
Es gibt mal wieder Nachschub an der Kickstarter-Front. Diesmal möchte das britische Indie-Studio Luminids Studio mit #Luminids überzeugen. Und das könnte besonders Fans gemütlicher Aufbauspiele gefallen.
Dieses Cozy-Aufbauspiel erinnert an Minecraft und Pokémon Pokopia und braucht eure Hilfe • JPGAMES.DE
Die namensgebenden Luminids sind dabei weit mehr als einfache Bauhelfer. Sie besitzen eigene Persönlichkeiten, Bedürfnisse, ...
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October 19, 2026 at 2:43 PM
rhapsperhaps.bsky.social
Adding one more post here because I received another email from the dev and I think it provides a lot of clarity on the dev's actual viewpoint (that I disagree with).

I'm sharing this because it is harassment to keep contacting me. And I still do not support any usage of GenAI. Zero tolerance.
Screenshot of another email from Luminids Game to Rhaps. Good grief mate, you really are burned up and angry. I just saw this. You don't understand the tech at all do you. To set the record straight: I built the technology that powers the Luminids. It's a novel, emotion-first system. It's built on tech like you see in Creatures, Sonic Chao, Rimworld. I sell the tech to studios, and allow them the capability of plugging in an AI model. Read: The STUDIO has to choose, not the player. I will never add an AI model to Luminds the game - that's a choice studios can make if they want, and something I do for the research program I'm supporting. I also collaborate with universities to do epistemic causal cycle research - synthetic cultures, that sort of thing.  If you bothered to speak with me you'd understand I'm trying to do a good thing for the world. Trying to support teaching our AI systems to be better, make better decisions and hopefully help humanity in the future. Luminids is a way of expressing that and growing the technology. My goal was to bring wellness, stillness and warmth into the world with this game - and try to push the conversation of AI towards a better ideology instead of all the doom and gloom. Why don't you do something about the problem instead of vilifying the people who are trying to help. Nick
October 20, 2026 at 1:11 AM
cgarmonia.bsky.social
They aren't posting lies, they simply stated what you have explained about the AI usage. Nowhere have they said the luminids model is AI. You would do better to not spend your time assuming the worst of people and focusing on Rhaps when you could go work on your game instead.
October 19, 2026 at 11:46 PM
steamgamefan.bsky.social
Luminids #Windows が、2027/3配信に延期されました。
Steam：Luminids
自分でその世界に入り込める、ほのぼのコロニー建設サンドボックス。地形を整え、家を建て、食べ物を育て、自分たちの暮らしを営む小さな生き物たちを見守ろう。上空視点で計画し、一人称視点に切り替えて、集落とその先の世界を探索できます。
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October 19, 2026 at 8:29 PM
gamerscorebr.bsky.social
📰 Além da Base: Luminids Traz Construtor de Colônias Com Criaturas de Luz e Perspectiva em Primeira Pessoa

#Notícias #ColonyBuilder #CozyGame #gamerscore

🔗 Leia a matéria completa
Além da Base: Luminids Traz Construtor de Colônias Com Criaturas de Luz e Perspectiva em Primeira Pessoa
Confira a notícia no Gamerscore
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October 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM
duckaislop.bsky.social
Luminids
Luminids Studio. No disclosure, Game's character AI includes optional connections to GenAI models. -y
luminids.ai/platform/
Luminids steam store image LuminidsAi small cropped screenshot of connectors optional, model connectors are designed to turn a character's state into words. The character keeps its history and beliefs when the model changes. Anthropic Claude, Open AI GPT, Google Gemini, Open weight run locally
October 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM
ladiesgamers.bsky.social
Build a cosy village in Luminids, a relaxing colony sim where charming beings of light grow up, make friends and shape their own stories. wp.me/p70tPw-tGA #indiedev #indiegame #Cozygame
October 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
fixgamingchannel.bsky.social
Games don’t always need to ask more from us. Solo developer Nicholas Jacob explains why he’s building Luminids as a calm place players can simply visit. #FixStories #IndieGames #GameDev
Fix Stories: Games Don’t Always Need to Ask More From Us
Nicholas Jacob shares why he began building Luminids as a calm colony game where players can create a home, step inside it, and simply spend time somewhere kind.
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October 5, 2026 at 5:06 AM
gamequarter.be
Bekijk hier de nieuwe trailer van Luminids
Enkele dagen geleden heeft ontwikkelstudio Liminids Games een nieuwe trailer getoond van Luminids. Deze game wordt gemaakt door een solo-ontwikkelaar met de naam Nick Jacob.
Bekijk hier de nieuwe trailer van Luminids
Enkele dagen geleden heeft ontwikkelstudio Liminids Games een nieuwe trailer getoond van Luminids. Deze game wordt gemaakt door een solo-ontwikkelaar met de naam Nick Jacob.
www.gamequarter.be
October 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
rhapsperhaps.bsky.social
The dev was kind of rude in response to me as well. Sharing it just as a paper trail and because it confirms this game specifically won't be connected to the GenAI models. I will not be engaging with this game myself.

My response to the inquiry first and then the reply I got back for full context.
Screenshot of an email from Rhaps to Nick (the dev behind the game). " Hi Nick, I took a look around your game, site, and the LuminidsAI that's in development and I will have to decline. I do not support any game that has positive connections to any GenAI models (which are mentioned as optional model connections on the LuminidsAI site). Rhaps" Screenshot of the email reply from Nick to me (Rhaps). "LuminidsAI is the technology that powers the Luminids, a continuity layer to provide emotional response, memory, context, awareness and care behind their decisions to the Luminids. It can be connected to a model if the studio wishes; I won't be connecting it to any models for Luminids myself for the game Luminids. The vision behind LuminidsAI is a tech-for-good play to help our AI models make better, memory driven, contextual decisions. Maybe ask next time before going so anti-AI. Nick"
October 5, 2026 at 2:34 AM
rhapsperhaps.bsky.social
I got a business inquiry from a game called Luminids and wanted to give a heads-up that the character AI model behind it allows for optional connection to GenAI models which is a big nope from me.

Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4070510/...

CRI Model: luminids.ai/platform/
Screenshot from the linked LuminidsAI website with the following text: Connectors optional. Model connectors are designed to turn a character's state into words. The character keeps its history and beliefs when the model changes. Anthropic Claude. OpenAI GPT. Google Gemini. Open-weight, run locally.
October 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM
winchestergaming.bsky.social
I spent just under four hours with the Luminids playtest over several days, watching this cosy tiny-creature colony sim develop between sessions. www.winchestergamingandtech.com/luminids-pla... #indiegames #playtests #simulation
Luminids Playtest: Cute Creatures, Cosy Building and a Living World
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September 17, 2026 at 2:59 AM
game-news.bsky.social
[인벤] 'Luminids' 캐릭터 인지 기술, AI 회사로 확장
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영국 케임브리지의 1인 개발자가 제작 중인 3D 콜로니 시뮬레이션 게임 Luminids는 캐릭터가 경험과 믿음을 기반으로 개별적인 판단을 내리는 CRI 기술을 도입한다. 해당 기술은 캐릭터의 기억과 관계를 유지하며 인과적 테스트를 지원한다. LuminidsAI는 이를 플랫폼화하기 위해 150만 파운드 규모의 프리시드 투자 유치를 준비하고 있다. 현재 소셜 미디어에서 큰 관심을 모은 이 프로젝트는 캐릭터의 정체성을 외부 엔진에 저장하여 장기적인 이력을 관리하는 방…
'Luminids' 캐릭터 인지 기술, AI 회사로 확장 | 웹진 인벤
영국 케임브리지의 1인 개발자가 제작 중인 3D 콜로니 시뮬레이션 게임 Luminids는 캐릭터가 경험과 믿음을 기반으로 개별적인 판단을 내리는 CRI 기술을 도입한다. 해당 기술은 캐릭터의 기억과 관계를 유지하며 인과적 테스트를 지원한다. LuminidsAI는 이를 플랫폼화하기 위해 150만 파운드 규모의 프리시드 투자 유치를 준비하고 있다. 현재 소셜 ...
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September 16, 2026 at 2:41 AM
steamgamefan.bsky.social
Luminids #Windows が、2027/2配信に延期されました。
store.steampowered.com/app/40...
Steam：Luminids
個性と欲求を持つ小さな生き物、Luminids のコロニーを築き、育てよう。地形を形づくり、森、山岳、砂漠、凍てつく大地を舞台に、彼らが集め、建て、成長していく姿を見守ろう。上から計画し、その後は一人称視点に切り替えて、共に築いた世界を歩いて探索できる。
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April 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
steamgamefan.bsky.social
8本のタイトル が、日本語対応になりました。
Waves of Chess Antique Dealer Simulator Quintillion Quest Lounge Café Night At The Mall Convenience Store Simulator Luminids 朊病毒
January 11, 2026 at 4:34 PM