Better With Dragons
@betterwithdragons.bsky.social
Artists making queer fantasy games 🐲 🌈 (yup you may romance dragons) | Working on a FVN and a non-violent 3D adventure!
Ran by @drad.bsky.social | Banner & pfp by @halybs.bsky.social
Support us on Ko-fi! Our socials: https://linktr.ee/betterwithdragons
Ran by @drad.bsky.social | Banner & pfp by @halybs.bsky.social
Support us on Ko-fi! Our socials: https://linktr.ee/betterwithdragons
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Our Discord is now REALLY open! ✨
Come hang out with us to chat about cool games and media featuring cool dragons 🐲 or discuss about the games we're working on and give us feedback on what we’re crafting!
Join here: discord.gg/NKYBcypenz
Come hang out with us to chat about cool games and media featuring cool dragons 🐲 or discuss about the games we're working on and give us feedback on what we’re crafting!
Join here: discord.gg/NKYBcypenz
Hi all!
An update regarding our organization: I am moving from a company to a simpler, more manageable freelance status ✌️
Good news: our projects continue, under the same name!
It's a big change behind-the-scenes, so I figured I'd take some time to share more about it ➡️ ko-fi.com/post/Change-...
An update regarding our organization: I am moving from a company to a simpler, more manageable freelance status ✌️
Good news: our projects continue, under the same name!
It's a big change behind-the-scenes, so I figured I'd take some time to share more about it ➡️ ko-fi.com/post/Change-...
February 6, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Hi all!
An update regarding our organization: I am moving from a company to a simpler, more manageable freelance status ✌️
Good news: our projects continue, under the same name!
It's a big change behind-the-scenes, so I figured I'd take some time to share more about it ➡️ ko-fi.com/post/Change-...
An update regarding our organization: I am moving from a company to a simpler, more manageable freelance status ✌️
Good news: our projects continue, under the same name!
It's a big change behind-the-scenes, so I figured I'd take some time to share more about it ➡️ ko-fi.com/post/Change-...
Hello everyone! I hope you're doing alright in these trying times.
On my end, for the past couple of weeks, I've been pretty busy with an organizational structure rearrangement. (In short, lots of paperwork.) I will share more news about this change in the coming days!
Take care 🧡
On my end, for the past couple of weeks, I've been pretty busy with an organizational structure rearrangement. (In short, lots of paperwork.) I will share more news about this change in the coming days!
Take care 🧡
February 5, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Hello everyone! I hope you're doing alright in these trying times.
On my end, for the past couple of weeks, I've been pretty busy with an organizational structure rearrangement. (In short, lots of paperwork.) I will share more news about this change in the coming days!
Take care 🧡
On my end, for the past couple of weeks, I've been pretty busy with an organizational structure rearrangement. (In short, lots of paperwork.) I will share more news about this change in the coming days!
Take care 🧡
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay ! 🐲❄️
This year, monthly Ko-fi supporters gain access to 2 creature concept artworks that haven't been revealed publicly yet. Featuring one cold-hearted hunter... ⛰️
🎨 by the amazing @samsantala.bsky.social !
Get access to them here ➡️ ko-fi.com/i/IJ3J11SEE1N (1/2)
This year, monthly Ko-fi supporters gain access to 2 creature concept artworks that haven't been revealed publicly yet. Featuring one cold-hearted hunter... ⛰️
🎨 by the amazing @samsantala.bsky.social !
Get access to them here ➡️ ko-fi.com/i/IJ3J11SEE1N (1/2)
Appreciate A Dragon Day 2026 ❄ - Click to view on Ko-fi
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January 16, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay ! 🐲❄️
This year, monthly Ko-fi supporters gain access to 2 creature concept artworks that haven't been revealed publicly yet. Featuring one cold-hearted hunter... ⛰️
🎨 by the amazing @samsantala.bsky.social !
Get access to them here ➡️ ko-fi.com/i/IJ3J11SEE1N (1/2)
This year, monthly Ko-fi supporters gain access to 2 creature concept artworks that haven't been revealed publicly yet. Featuring one cold-hearted hunter... ⛰️
🎨 by the amazing @samsantala.bsky.social !
Get access to them here ➡️ ko-fi.com/i/IJ3J11SEE1N (1/2)
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Who knows what lies deep underground…?
Here are new monster concept artworks for The Dragon Grasp Project 🐲💎
🎨 by the great @halybs.bsky.social !
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay 🎉
Here are new monster concept artworks for The Dragon Grasp Project 🐲💎
🎨 by the great @halybs.bsky.social !
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay 🎉
January 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Who knows what lies deep underground…?
Here are new monster concept artworks for The Dragon Grasp Project 🐲💎
🎨 by the great @halybs.bsky.social !
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay 🎉
Here are new monster concept artworks for The Dragon Grasp Project 🐲💎
🎨 by the great @halybs.bsky.social !
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay 🎉
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“What feels like a good size difference?” is a very important question I’m happy to ask myself often now
Here’s what we recently settled on for Ukurendal, the main dragon character of The Dragon Grasp Project! Player-character for scale 🐯
🎨 by @halybs.bsky.social !
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay 🐲✨
Here’s what we recently settled on for Ukurendal, the main dragon character of The Dragon Grasp Project! Player-character for scale 🐯
🎨 by @halybs.bsky.social !
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay 🐲✨
January 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
“What feels like a good size difference?” is a very important question I’m happy to ask myself often now
Here’s what we recently settled on for Ukurendal, the main dragon character of The Dragon Grasp Project! Player-character for scale 🐯
🎨 by @halybs.bsky.social !
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay 🐲✨
Here’s what we recently settled on for Ukurendal, the main dragon character of The Dragon Grasp Project! Player-character for scale 🐯
🎨 by @halybs.bsky.social !
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay 🐲✨
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Another day trying to change the world.
Another evening of well-deserved rest.
Discover a new concept illustration by @halybs.bsky.social 🎨
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay everyone! 🐲🌈
Another evening of well-deserved rest.
Discover a new concept illustration by @halybs.bsky.social 🎨
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay everyone! 🐲🌈
January 16, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Another day trying to change the world.
Another evening of well-deserved rest.
Discover a new concept illustration by @halybs.bsky.social 🎨
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay everyone! 🐲🌈
Another evening of well-deserved rest.
Discover a new concept illustration by @halybs.bsky.social 🎨
Happy #AppreciateADragonDay everyone! 🐲🌈
Realizing it's Appeciate A Dragon Day next week..............
January 9, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Realizing it's Appeciate A Dragon Day next week..............
Oi! As winter arrives, it's time for a new seasonal recap 🍂
I share what I've been up to on our VN project, and why I've asked everyone in our team to *not* use mass market GenAI softwares, including in their working processes.
You can read it below ⤵️
ko-fi.com/post/Whats-u...
I share what I've been up to on our VN project, and why I've asked everyone in our team to *not* use mass market GenAI softwares, including in their working processes.
You can read it below ⤵️
ko-fi.com/post/Whats-u...
What's up? - Fall 2025 Recap
Better With Dragons published a post on Ko-fi
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December 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Oi! As winter arrives, it's time for a new seasonal recap 🍂
I share what I've been up to on our VN project, and why I've asked everyone in our team to *not* use mass market GenAI softwares, including in their working processes.
You can read it below ⤵️
ko-fi.com/post/Whats-u...
I share what I've been up to on our VN project, and why I've asked everyone in our team to *not* use mass market GenAI softwares, including in their working processes.
You can read it below ⤵️
ko-fi.com/post/Whats-u...
Recently finished the choice tree for our VN project! I'm trying to keep the number of branches to a manageable minimum, but have them lead to actually different scenarios. It is indeed quite the balancing work, but hopefully I'll be able to follow that plan when I tackle production in 2026 🫡
December 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Recently finished the choice tree for our VN project! I'm trying to keep the number of branches to a manageable minimum, but have them lead to actually different scenarios. It is indeed quite the balancing work, but hopefully I'll be able to follow that plan when I tackle production in 2026 🫡
Exactly the way I feel towards the people who support me on Ko-fi. Every dollar/euro really counts! Thank you again all so much for your tips and support 🙏
Shopping small is meaningful!
December 5, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Exactly the way I feel towards the people who support me on Ko-fi. Every dollar/euro really counts! Thank you again all so much for your tips and support 🙏
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We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We don’t use generative AI at Strange Scaffold and I can confirm that a *lot* of other studios are not—whether indie or AAA.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
Get outta here with this normalization bullshit.
As long as I live our games won't use gen AI because we actually care about the people who make them and their craft so, yeah, no.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
As long as I live our games won't use gen AI because we actually care about the people who make them and their craft so, yeah, no.
Is there a name to the art of naming things in a fictional setting? Because it's damn hard and I think it'd deserve one 😩
October 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Is there a name to the art of naming things in a fictional setting? Because it's damn hard and I think it'd deserve one 😩
Facing the reality of writing about a monster hunter (⬅️ has to write about monster *hunting*)
September 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Facing the reality of writing about a monster hunter (⬅️ has to write about monster *hunting*)
Hi all! These are tough times to make (and find funding for) video games, especially narrative experiences proudly standing for and defending progressive values, but hey! We're still here and keep on going 💪
You can read our latest seasonal recap below ⤵️
ko-fi.com/post/Whats-u...
#KofiSharetember
You can read our latest seasonal recap below ⤵️
ko-fi.com/post/Whats-u...
#KofiSharetember
What's up? - Summer 2025 Recap
Better With Dragons published a post on Ko-fi
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September 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Hi all! These are tough times to make (and find funding for) video games, especially narrative experiences proudly standing for and defending progressive values, but hey! We're still here and keep on going 💪
You can read our latest seasonal recap below ⤵️
ko-fi.com/post/Whats-u...
#KofiSharetember
You can read our latest seasonal recap below ⤵️
ko-fi.com/post/Whats-u...
#KofiSharetember
Hello there! I've been taking some time away from studio work for the summer, I'll be back in September with our summer recap 🫡
August 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Hello there! I've been taking some time away from studio work for the summer, I'll be back in September with our summer recap 🫡
July 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It's disheartening to see publishers releasing such statements, even more so when they work on games that bear so much on their writing.
Human-made translation brings necessary nuance and artistry. No algorithm can ever replace that.
Human-made translation brings necessary nuance and artistry. No algorithm can ever replace that.
📣 aNCHOR, qui édite notamment les visual novels de la saga Muv-Luv, déclare :
🗨️ Si l'évolution de l'IA, dans le futur, permet une qualité de traduction comparable à celle des traducteurs natifs, nous pourrions envisager son usage afin de proposer plus de jeux à plus de clients.
🗨️ Si l'évolution de l'IA, dans le futur, permet une qualité de traduction comparable à celle des traducteurs natifs, nous pourrions envisager son usage afin de proposer plus de jeux à plus de clients.
June 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It's disheartening to see publishers releasing such statements, even more so when they work on games that bear so much on their writing.
Human-made translation brings necessary nuance and artistry. No algorithm can ever replace that.
Human-made translation brings necessary nuance and artistry. No algorithm can ever replace that.
One of my Game Camp highlights is fellow game professionals coming to me saying "omg I love the name of your studio" or "omg do you make games with dragons" and me going like "YES DO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT" and them being like "YES PLEASE"
I love you all, thank you for your support! 🥰✨
I love you all, thank you for your support! 🥰✨
June 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
One of my Game Camp highlights is fellow game professionals coming to me saying "omg I love the name of your studio" or "omg do you make games with dragons" and me going like "YES DO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT" and them being like "YES PLEASE"
I love you all, thank you for your support! 🥰✨
I love you all, thank you for your support! 🥰✨
Back from Game Camp! I was able to present our projects to several people to get enthusiastic feedback, chat about funding options and share exciting words about dragon games 🐉💫
June 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Back from Game Camp! I was able to present our projects to several people to get enthusiastic feedback, chat about funding options and share exciting words about dragon games 🐉💫
Feel free to say hi if you're coming!! 👋
I'll be at Game Camp this year! Getting ready and hoping for a good time meeting people from our creative world, as always :)
June 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Feel free to say hi if you're coming!! 👋
June 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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