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It's the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY for The Crimson Diamond! To celebrate, I'm selling these thumbprint cookie charms, designed by me, and produced locally in Toronto by Edi of Cuchara Jewelry! There is a 10k gold version (not plated!) and a sterling silver version. These will ONLY be offered until September 15, 2025.
Cuchara Jewelry is a small business and it would be most efficient to make these charms in a single production run before the busy holiday season. This is why they'll being offered for a limited time!
Thumbprint cookies are a holiday season tradition in my family. My mom bakes them every year, which is why they're so prominently featured in The Crimson Diamond. Ordering by September 15 should get these to you (anywhere in the world!) before the holidays!
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Thank you to everyone who's played The Crimson Diamond, reviewed it, wrote about it, streamed it, and/or shared it with friends. I can't believe it's been a year since the game launched. I'm so happy that people are enjoying the game, especially after all that hard work!
I've been working on small projects this past year, including Chance's Lucky Escape (the game has merch now, too!). Next year I'll start making the sequel to The Crimson Diamond. I have lots of ideas for it and can't wait to get into it!
Best wishes,
Julia
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Game design, programming, art, and writing by Julia Minamata - julia@thecrimsondiamond.com Julia is a Toronto-based game dev and artist. She made art for Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, Witch Strandings, and Recommendation Dog!! (which she also art directed).
Music by Dan Policar. Dan is a internationally-touring (more than a decade with Sean Paul's Baddabanz) Grammy-nominated musician, composer and teacher. His music can be found in Empire of Sin, the Colossal Cave Adventure Trailer, and in The Crimson Diamond!
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