Thank you so much for your comment and for taking the time to write such a detailed review. Honestly, it’s really nice to know that others have been able to immerse themselves in this world.
For the hallucinogenic effect in “Mirage,” I used a sample rich in textures and a very slow pitch drop, but I also added an extremely heavy feedback on the delay. There’s actually a screenshot of the effects chain I used, in case you’re interested.
What you described about “The Song of the Wind” made me really happy to know that you were able to pick up on the original message, and that it came across as the “voice of the wind.” Although I think you described it in a much more beautiful way. I actually just remembered that track was going to be called “To Eternity.”
As about the imaginary game, thanks, I wanted to keep the same balance and cohesion between each part of the entry. Since I decided to approach the project starting from the drawing, with the golden dust as the focus, I decided to keep the game centered around the landscape and the experience of being immersed in that desert. And I loved that you imagined it could work as a board game. I can really imagine it that way too, and honestly, it made me want to actually make it.
Thank you again for your thoughtful and warm review.