—— What is Etc. Jam? ———

Etc. Jam is an event where you make almost anything ukagaka-related besides a ghost! Balloons, plugins, guides, etc.!

If you've never made a ghost/etc. before, this may be a good way to try it out by making a small project. And if you're already a developer, then this may be a chance to try something new, or complete a side project that you've been meaning to get to!

Completed projects will be shared on this website at the conclusion of the event.

—— Index ——

1. Rules
2. Acceptable submission types
3. Approved templates
4. NSFW and other sensitive content
5. Challenges
6. Timeframe
7. Submission form
8. Contact us
9. FAQ

—— Rules ——

1. You may not work on your project outside of the specified timeframe.
2. You may work solo, or team up with others. Teams can be any size you like.
   • You may only be on one team at a time. Once you have left a team you cannot rejoin it.
3. Submissions must be submitted with the Etc. Jam 2026 submission form by the end of the jam. The submission form is linked below. All teammates must be credited.
4. You may either start from scratch, or use a publicly available template from our list of approved templates below.
5. Premade assets are not allowed as a part of this jam; all assets must be newly created.
   • For SAORI and Plugins only, free and publicly available libraries may be used and are not considered to fall under 'premade assets'.
6. Usage of AI to generate assets is not permitted.
7. Entries containing NSFW or other sensitive content are permitted, but must be properly tagged, following the guidelines below.

Note that submissions that are found to be breaking these rules may be disqualified, even retroactively.

—— Acceptable submission types ——

The following types of projects are acceptable submissions for this jam:

• Balloons
• Shells (for published ghosts such as FLELE, Hydrate, etc.)
• Freeshells
• Calendar skins
• Plugins
• SAORI
• Guides (Guides for users and guides for developers are both ok, as long as they are directly related to ukagaka)

The following are not acceptable submissions for this jam:

• Translations
• External tools (3rd party programs used to aid development, such as Tama, Coordin, etc.)
• Free code snippets

—— Approved templates ——

This spreadsheet is a list of all the templates we have approved for use in this jam. If you know of another publicly available template that you would like to use for the jam, please contact us in advance so that we can add it to this list! There are contact links at the bottom of this page.

Templates that are not listed on the spreadsheet are not permissible to use.

—— NSFW and other sensitive content ——

NSFW/R18 and other sensitive content may be submitted if it follows The Ukagaka Dream Team's community guidelines. In short:

1. We do not allow content that endorses pedophilia, promotes harassment, is discriminatory/hateful, or breaks the laws in your country.

2. We require that entries with NSFW/sensitive content are clearly marked as such when submitted. The distribution page must also have visible content warnings/tags. The following tags must be added if they apply:

Nudity, Sexual content, Gore, Politics, Religion

3. While not required, there are additional tags we recommend so that users may navigate your content safely. The following is a non-exhaustive list of recommendations:

Unreality (treating fiction as real), Horror, Character death, Injury, Self harm, Suicide, Romance, Abuse, Drugs/Alcohol (if encouraging the use of them)

Please note that NSFW/R18 content cannot be shared in the Ukagaka Dream Team Discord server. This is a Discord-only restriction, and this content will still be accepted in the event submissions if it follows the guidelines.

—— Challenges ——

Looking for an additional challenge? Here are some things you can try to push yourself during this jam! These are completely optional, and do not provide anything additional besides a note on the results page showing that you completed them.

48 Hour Challenge

How much can you get done in just 48 hours? Submit at least one entry within the first 48 hours of the jam to qualify for this challenge. Note that submissions for this challenge cannot be updated after the 48 hour period has ended, until the jam is complete.

Variety challenge

How many types of projects can you do for the jam? Submit at least two entries of different types (for example, a balloon and a guide) to qualify for this challenge.

—— Timeframe ——

This jam will begin on Friday, March 13th, at 12:00PM EDT, and end on Wednesday, March 18th, at 11:59AM EDT.

As with last year, this event is starting and ending at noon EDT, not midnight. This is for logistical reasons, due to moderator schedules at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please use the timers provided below to make tracking the time easier.

Countdown timer for the beginning of the jam

Countdown timer for the end of the jam

If you are participating in the 48 hour challenge, the end date for that is Sunday, March 15th, at 11:59AM EDT.

Countdown timer for the end of the 48 hour challenge

—— Submission form ——

Submissions for the event are accepted through Google forms.

Etc. Jam 2026 Submission form

The information you list in the form will be used exactly as it is written. Please double check that you have written everything correctly, and contact us if you have any questions. Feel free to look over the form in advance of the event to be aware of what you will need.

Please make note of the format we have requested for names and credit links. That information is how you will be listed on the event's conclusion page. Due to constraints on moderator time and energy, we may not be able to reach out individually to entrants who fill this improperly, so please follow the instructions carefully.

Any names given without a URL for crediting will be listed by name only. If you want a URL attached, please make sure you provide one, and check that it is functional.

All submissions must provide a publicly available download link. This can be a link to your creation on a personal website, a hosting service such as Github or Nar na Loader, or a post on a forum or social media website. Direct download links such as DropBox, Mediafire, or Google Drive are not acceptable.

—— Contact us ——

Have a question about the event, or want to submit a template for approval? Please get in contact! We have a form for Etc. Jam questions & template submissions.

There is also a thread on the UDT Forum for Etc. Jam 2026 where you can ask questions and discuss the event. You may also reach out to any moderator individually on the forum.

If you're in our Discord server, you can ask questions about Etc. Jam in the #community_feedback channel, or DM a moderator.

Aside from those, you can also reach out to @Zichqec or @gallathegalla on Ukadon, or you can send an ask to the @ukagakadreamteam Tumblr blog.

Answers to broad/common questions will be posted below.

—— FAQ ——

Q: Can I keep working on my project after the event?
A: Yes! The project you make is yours to do whatever you will with. Any event restrictions are lifted as soon as the event ends. Have fun!

Q: Can I bundle a premade font with a balloon?
A: Yes. So long as you are not violating the font's license (by redistributing a paid font, etc.), it is completely fine to bundle a font with your balloon and is not considered "premade assets".