At last our journey of beginnings comes to a close. Today, I present two broad-hearted dragons who have discovered the power of compassion. How will this often-ignored virtue express itself on Newhome? The path of true love is not easy, and both the greatest triumphs and greatest tragedies have been born from it.
GLOW, Guardian of the Future
Despite being called a monster by modern humans, the Sapphire Kin that made Loch Ness its home in the distant past was neith...
2023-09-13 05:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Our penultimate round of candidates features two dragons who are well-acquainted with power and greed. One, however, was blind to the lessons taught by such a life, while another learned them so well that it teeters on the brink of death.
Note that some Kin use the words "death" and "change" interchangeably.
REGENT, Hollow Tyrant
The Kin are in many ways the nobility of life on Earth, and few embody the darker side of this as well as Regent. Beautiful and st...
2023-09-12 05:00:02 +0000 UTC
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The parade of remarkable Kin continues! Today's candidates are all wild cards, none of them leading typical lives as the Kin judge such things. but such experiences can have interesting impacts on life in time. Today's hopefuls are:
FORTUNE, The Lucky One
Born in the sometimes-fertile but often-frozen wilds of Alaska, the Ruby Kin known as Fortune had poor prospects. With a stronger and more aggressive sibling already overshadowing it, it seemed doomed to failure....
2023-09-11 05:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to the third installment of our series of potential candidates for the voyage to Newhome! One of today's candidates is great in Body, one in Mind, and one in Spirit. As always, we welcome discussion on them in the comments, and without further ado...
RIVERSONG, Bringer of Pure Waters
Since its birth, the Sapphire Kin known as Riversong has felt the flow of Water in the depths of its soul. Wise and compassionate beyond its relatively few years, it delighted...
2023-09-10 05:00:02 +0000 UTC
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In part 2 of 5 in our "meet the contenders" series, we present three more hopefuls for Darktooth's journey to the stars. Names and details have occasionally been tweaked, but we believe the general ideas and spirits remain solid. These are my own summaries crafted for a primarily human audience, so human language conventions are generally used rather than Kin ones.
Many of the Kin who made the voyage did so because they were, in some sense, of an exploratory mindset. The idea of encount...
2023-09-09 05:00:03 +0000 UTC
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When we decided that this was going to be a different kind of Patreon, one in which the patrons themselves were invited to give creative input which would directly affect Dreaming Door's next big project, there was a small amount of fear mixed in with the inspiration. What if no one cared enough to put their ideas forward? What if none of the ideas were good? What if other people didn't understand the Draak-Kin well enough to give creative birth to them?
I can safely say, however, that ...
2023-09-08 20:55:28 +0000 UTC
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I confess to being a bit concerned when Aesthetica requested a 2-minute "Developer Insight" video. While we did have a few previous trailers to work from, they wanted this to be an interview with the director. Filming the message was easy, but I have no talent for video editing.
Fortunately, Mystes had the appropriate know-how, and thanks to him, the video was submitted on time. No one will see it before the festival in November. No one, that is, but our dear patrons. For a 2-minute int...
2023-09-08 18:31:37 +0000 UTC
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We've been working very hard on quite a few different things over the last month which I am eager to share, but to ring in the new one, allow me to announce the results of our last poll. Every Draak-Kin from Golden Treasure who could possibly have survived and joined Darktooth's exodus was listed.
Many were surprised at the result. Bryce thought that Bloom was a shoo-in, and even Twist had its supporters, which was very pleasing. Eventually, two front-runners emerged: Whisper, a beloved...
2023-09-01 20:23:45 +0000 UTC
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It has often been my pleasure to have been asked, usually on Discord but sometimes via e-mail, for more details regarding Draak-Kin biology. It occurred to me that, when someone asks a question and I spend a long time answering it, others might also be interested, and in such a spirit I'd like to share a few biological details of the Draak-Kin People, this time as regards Time. How long do Draak-Kin live, and how long do the Great Sleeps, the hibernatory periods that separate their li...
2023-08-20 23:34:59 +0000 UTC
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We just got the news: Golden Treasure: The Great Green has been selected for featuring at the legendary Aesthetica Film Festival in York, Known as "one of the UK's largest and most revered film events", Aesthetica has recently begun to include interactive experiences among those showcased. Golden Treasure is one of a mere few dozen games chosen for live play and exhibition in the Aesthetica Games Lab during the festival, which will run from November 8 to November 12.
They said they were...
2023-08-17 16:31:09 +0000 UTC
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Greetings, Dreamers!
In the coming weeks, we'll be releasing more information on the Tapa, Newhome's mightiest (and meatiest) native gentas. While Golden Treasure 1 featured the wonderful music of my old co-worker James Gabriel, this time, we're planning on a more custom approach. Being a lifelong classical musician, I have always dreamed of producing and including original music to go with my writing. Q...
2023-08-15 15:44:04 +0000 UTC
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Greetings, Patrons!
In the Legacy series, we're going to take a look at the Dreaming Door creative process and learn about how art and games are made. We hope you enjoy the exclusive behind-the-scenes info and exclusive, never-before-released Dreaming Door art!
This time, we're going to take a look at how the Dreaming Door dragons went from idea to living color. First, however, I must introduce my first artistic partner in crime:
RACHEL SEEGER, Artist of Destiny
2023-08-07 18:28:53 +0000 UTC
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When Darktooth led the Kin to Newhome, most stayed behind out of love for their Great Mother Earth, hatred of the No-Tails, fear of Many-Times-Burned's wrath, or (usually) a combination of these.
However, one familiar face from Golden Treasure: The Great Green took up the call and braved the star-path. But who was it?
It is up to you, our patrons, to decide!
Choose which of the Kin from the first game will play a role in the second. We will honor your choice, and the...
2023-08-07 03:54:12 +0000 UTC
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CURRENT STATUS: CLOSED
One of our favorite parts of making a Golden Treasure game is designing dragons, not just their external appearance, but also their personalities, spiritual outlooks, life experiences, and more!
Twenty-seven Draak-Kin participated in the exodus from Earth to Newhome. Darktooth, its leader, was one, of course, as was the protagonist of the Great Green, sometimes called the Spiritkeeper. The dragons who made that impossible jo...
2023-08-07 03:43:42 +0000 UTC
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Though relatively few have had the experience of being Draak-Kin, many of those who played Golden Treasure: The Great Green have shared incredible works of art with us over the last few years. We would like to honor them by sharing some of the best with you!
While no dragon has ever played in a symphony (in its true form, at least) they do, like every other sentient being I've ever met, have a special place in their hearts for music. This month's honoree, the very talented Vesmar, knew ...
2023-08-07 01:13:06 +0000 UTC
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Greetings, Dreamers!
It has taken a great deal of persuasion (and a few valuable objects), but I have at last convinced Darktooth to answer questions of your choosing!
Each month, the Great One will choose up to three questions asked by you, our patrons. As one of the few Kin who has experienced life on both Earth and Newhome, he is quite knowledgeable about both, as well as the Draak-Kin people (obviously) and human history, too.
Your question may be concrete or philosophic...
2023-08-07 00:59:30 +0000 UTC
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(Note: Be sure to read the preceding article introducing Newhome as a planet before reading this. It will make more sense.)
Life is truly incredible.
Consider its diversity of form on Earth alone, from amoebas to pine trees, stickbugs to octopuses, rafflesias to snow leopards; while they all awaken to life, consume, reproduce, and die, any other similarities are not guaranteed.
Some beings, however, are able to perceive the universe with enough complexity of thought...
2023-08-07 00:39:57 +0000 UTC
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Long ago, a wise Draak-Kin foresaw that the destiny of its People lay far, far away, beyond the limits of the Breath of the World. It cast its gaze to the stars, seeking a new home where the Kin might thrive and grow.
Through a series of incredible events, it discovered a world orbiting two Suns locked in a tight embrace. Though filled with a diversity of Life surpassing that of blessed Earth, it was fractured and divided, its many lands sundered by a Poison whi...
2023-08-06 21:54:11 +0000 UTC
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My dear patrons,
Congratulations and thank you for supporting our studio at a creative level! As a member at the Creator or Draak-Kin tiers, it is our intention for you to become, if you so wish, not only a patron and consumer of our art but also a contributor.
What do we mean by this?
Standard participation comes in two primary varieties:
Voting. Each month, at least one poll will be featured on the Patreon site. While a few may be just for fun or for...
2023-08-06 20:30:01 +0000 UTC
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In the summer of 2017, six people gathered in a small classroom and started working on the Golden Treasure project, a new work of art. Their intention was to fulfill the long-held dream of a high school philosophy teacher: the creation of a video game whose purpose was not merely to distract or entertain in the short term, but to communicate something deeper, something beautiful and true.
Though the game had barely any money to work with... $220,000 was the final bill when all was said ...
2023-08-06 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Welcome to Dreaming Door Studios!
We are a small independent studio specializing in creating extraordinary interactive experiences.
Our first game, Golden Treasure: The Great Green, tells the story of a young dragon born thousands of years ago on a strange and wonderful planet called Earth. If you have taken that journey, then thank you, and many blessings to you. (And if you haven't, what are y...
2023-08-06 18:47:54 +0000 UTC
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