An overview of community projects for Legend of Dragoon. These range wildly both in category and purpose. Some are for expanding our knowledge of the game, others are for entertainment. Through and through, all community projects exist to create some kind of benefit for the fandom’s sake.
Below, you will find a list of community projects, some quick info about them, and links to those specific project pages for more information. If you’d like to contribute to any of these projects, please view the specific project page for more details and how to connect. There are several projects that require no commitment or don’t require formal skills! If you wish to help financially, scroll below the Benched Projects table or click here to jump down.
As of June 2023 we now have an aggregate Trello board that will list all the things we’re looking for help with, from single tasks to big projects. For anyone who would rather see all the help requests in one place, this board is for you. We expect a majority of our help requests to be listed by the middle of June. If you’re not sure who to contact about a task, get in touch with DrewUniverse on the community Discord server.
Note that this is voluntary! Keep a healthy life balance and don’t let any of these roles or projects become too much of a job. The ideal goal is to share the workload between many volunteers, rather than shoulder everything on a select few. We will have plenty of time.
Active Projects
A list of projects that currently have substantial activity.
| Project | Description | Key People |
|---|---|---|
| Severed Chains | Reverse-Engineering Legend of Dragoon’s code as a PC port. | Monoxide, theflyingzamboni, Zychronix, Illeprih, Ink |
| Image Upscale | Upscaled BG images/etc. for Severed Chains and Beetle. | Zychronix, theflyingzamboni |
| Translate JP Guidebook | Learn and share rare information about the game with fans. | DrewUniverse, DrinPixeled, Ziekara |
| Translate TM Guidebook | Learn and share rare information about the game with fans. | DrewUniverse |
| Web 1.0 | Develop/improve this website. | DrewUniverse, PinballThief |
| Web 2.0 | Begin planning and developing a custom-made website. | DrewUniverse, Hotepp, FangerZero, Ink, Zack, PinballThief |
| Wiki | In-house wiki emphasizing accurate data, no ads, and better security. | DrewUniverse |
| Fan Dub | Abridged playthrough featuring a large cast of volunteer voice actors. Includes spoken dialog, unscripted lines, and new creature/combat sounds. | Nogard, Ariel |
Ongoing Projects
A list of ongoing projects. These are “always on” in some way, shape or form.
| Project | Description | Key People |
|---|---|---|
| Resource Archive | comprehensive collection of data, developer works, and fan works about LoD. | DrewUniverse |
| Remake Campaign | Worldwide fan rally for Sony to support a new LoD game. | DrewUniverse |
| Social Media | Managing social media hubs: Discord, Reddit, etc. | DrewUniverse, JIFX, LuckyCat, SilentSkye |
| Convention Planning | Preparation for in-person LoD Convention | DrewUniverse |
| General Translation | Translating various LoD materials, as well as this website into additional languages for accessibility. | Drewuniverse |
Benched Projects
A list of benched projects. Most of these are on-hold due to a lack of volunteers or needing more detailed design. However, if you have the time/energy/skill to help realize one of these projects please reach out! You can contact DrewUniverse#0108 on Discord or email us: contact-at-legendofdragoon-dot-org.
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Forum | In-house classic forum for community discussions. On-hold due to lack of volunteers, but still planned for long-term use. |
| Tekken 7 Mod | LOD character models placed within Tekken 7 for hand-to-hand combat against one another, including some LoD voiceovers and stage music. Functions in PVP! |
| SaveGame Editor | Functionality will eventually be a part of Severed Chains. |
| LoD Radio | 24/7 radio service featuring fan remixes, covers, etc. of the LoD soundtrack. |
| To Be Added |
Legacy Projects
A list of projects that are closed or discontinued for various reasons.
| Project | Description |
|---|---|
| Dragoon Modifier | Modding suite used in conjunction with LoD via emulators. Being sunset in favor of Severed Chains. |
| LoDModS | Romhacking tool for creating modded game roms. Being sunset in favor of Severed Chains. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I don’t have time/energy/skill. Do you accept donations?
A: Yes! At this time, you can donate to Monoxide to support Severed Chains, or DrewUniverse for anything else.
Q: I’d like to help with a project but I’m not sure I have the skill. Can I still try to help?
A: It depends. Some projects, such as the wiki, include basic training and it’s easy to get into. Other projects really need specific skills and training may not be available. There may be free resources online, though!