Looking for Passionate Developers to Help Build Project Terra Draconis (Historical Fantasy RPG)

Hi everyone!

My name is Don J. Welbourne, and for the past several years I've been designing a game I've dreamed about building for decades.

It's called Project Terra Draconis.

Rather than creating "just another RPG," I'm trying to build something that remembers every player's life.

The Concept

Project Terra Draconis is a historical fantasy RPG set across Europe between 1100 AD and 1899 AD.

Players don't simply level up.

Instead, they build a life.

You begin with almost nothing and slowly earn the trust of the people around you. You learn trades, buy land, own businesses, raise families, become part of history, and eventually leave everything you've built to the next generation.

One real day equals one in-game month, allowing centuries of history to unfold while your family's legacy continues.

One of the features I'm most excited about is our Living Journal.

Every friendship.

Every battle.

Every discovery.

Every marriage.

Every child.

Every profession.

Every village.

Every triumph.

Every mistake.

Everything becomes part of your character's personal story.

When your character dies, their journal becomes a permanent record that future generations of your family can read.

Where We Are

The project already has a substantial design foundation, including:

• Hundreds of pages of game design documentation
• World lore
• Historical research
• NPC storylines
• Gameplay systems
• UI concepts
• Original artwork
• Developer Notes
• Storyboards
• Community building through Patreon, Discord, Facebook, YouTube, and GoFundMe

Now I'm looking for people who would genuinely enjoy helping bring this world to life.

I'm Looking For

Anyone interested in contributing to an ambitious indie RPG, including:

• Unreal Engine 5 Developers
• Unity Developers
• C++ Programmers
• Blueprint Developers
• AI Programmers
• Gameplay Programmers
• Multiplayer Specialists
• Character Artists
• Environment Artists
• Concept Artists
• 3D Modelers
• Animators
• Technical Artists
• VFX Artists
• UI/UX Designers
• Writers
• Quest Designers
• Historical Researchers
• Sound Designers
• Composers
• Voice Actors
• Video Editors
• Trailer Creators
• Community Managers
• QA Testers
• Marketing & Social Media Volunteers

Whether you're a student building your portfolio, an experienced developer looking for a passion project, or simply someone who enjoys creating games, I'd love to hear from you.

Compensation

I want to be completely transparent.

This project is not currently funded as a salaried studio.

Contributors join because they believe in the vision.

In return, I offer:

• Profit-sharing opportunities if the project becomes commercially successful (details discussed individually)
• Full Patreon access while you're part of the team
• Full credit for your work
• Creative input into the game's development
• Direct collaboration with me throughout the project

I'm looking for people who enjoy building something meaningful together.

If This Sounds Interesting...

I'd love to chat.

Even if you're only curious, I'd be happy to answer questions, hear feedback, or simply discuss the project with fellow developers.

Official Project Links

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@DonZart1969

Flagship Video
https://youtu.be/svZ5WoUQrfM?si=-zFO1nEqqVco32pN

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/cw/ProjectTerraDraconis

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591917746264

Discord
https://discord.gg/SKFzrADrn

GoFundMe
https://gofund.me/5f9fc445a

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Whether you decide to join the project or simply offer feedback, I genuinely appreciate it.

— Don J. Welbourne
Creator of Project Terra Draconis