Hi! My name is Tim Commandeur. I make games and music and share what I do in this channel.

I am currently working on a game called Arcade Wizard 2. This is a sequel to Arcade Wizard which started out as a Ludum Dare 44 game. You can follow its progress in my dev logs.


Tim Commandeur

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Discord: https://discord.gg/qdEzmUe
Website: https://gamemakertim.com

In this dev log for the Wizard School Simulator I'd like to show you the progress towards the vertical slice of the game. I'm aiming to make a playable demo which I can give to players to get valuable feedback.

I've also added some small polishing features like facial expressions and cutscenes to make the game come to life.

All questions and suggestions are welcome in the comments or on discord, so feel free to reply anywhere :D

Wizard School Simulator - Devlog 5

In this dev log I add a couple of things to my puzzle platformer Hat Wizard. Sound effects, front flip, and a bugfix. For the sound effects I use an event system, though not the unity events.

Intro: (0:00)
Front flip: (0:12)
Sound effects: (1:30)
Hat bounce bug: (3:07)
What's next: (4:50)

This is what my game sounds like (Hat Wizard - Dev Log 10)

Sadly I have to cancel Hat Wizard. The reasons why are explained in the video. On the bright side I will be focussing on more smaller games in 2021. So there will be a lot more games and dev logs next year.

Cancelled: Hat Wizard

Here are my game development plans for 2021, and also the results from my game development in 2020.

My Games
Arcade Wizard:
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GamemakerTim.ArcadeWizard
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1526833517
- https://armorgames.com/arcade-wizard-game/18995

Hat Wizard:
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-2
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-christmas

Website: https://gamemakertim.com/

My results from game development in 2020 + plans for 2021

Welcome to dev log 1 for my new game Arcade Wizard 2. This game will play similar to Arcade Wizard 1, but with rogue like elements and random level generation.

In the next dev log I will take a closer look at the enemy AI and add a bit of level generation stuff.

My Games
Arcade Wizard:
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GamemakerTim.ArcadeWizard
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1526833517
- https://armorgames.com/arcade-wizard-game/18995

Hat Wizard:
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-2
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-christmas

Website: https://gamemakertim.com/

Devlog 1 for my new game: Arcade Wizard II

In this dev log I add hazards to the game. I also make improvements to the enemy AI. I also added a countdown to the release date in the beginning of the video. I think this can help me prevent scope creep, because I'm reminded of the deadline weekly :P

Next week:
In the next devlog I will be adding simpler way to define layouts. The method I have in mind can lead to player created map layouts, which I am really excited about.

My Games
Arcade Wizard:
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GamemakerTim.ArcadeWizard
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1526833517
- https://armorgames.com/arcade-wizard-game/18995

Hat Wizard:
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-2
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-christmas

Website: https://gamemakertim.com/

Enemy AI and Hazards (Arcade Wizard II, Devlog 2)

I made a text format for map layouts. With this I can define a bunch of layouts which will then have some random elements in them. I think this will give a nice balance of randomness and handcrafted levels.

Also, players can make maps with this if I find a way to load player submitted levels into the game.

My Games
Arcade Wizard:
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GamemakerTim.ArcadeWizard
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1526833517
- https://armorgames.com/arcade-wizard-game/18995

Hat Wizard:
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-2
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-christmas

Website: https://gamemakertim.com/

Custom player maps are possible with this! (Arcade Wizard II, Devlog 3)

10 weeks until launch. Things are progressing nicely. I added a couple of new enemy types and the perk shop. With this most of the core systems of the game are in place. All that's left to do now is:
- Add boss fight(s)
- Polish stuff like the UI
- Different wizards and orbs
- Add more content and do balancing until deadline is reached

3 Point Landing (Band) Crowdfunding Page:
https://www.voordekunst.nl/projecten/10179-debuut-album-van-3-point-landing

My Games
Arcade Wizard:
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GamemakerTim.ArcadeWizard
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1526833517
- https://armorgames.com/arcade-wizard-game/18995

Hat Wizard:
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-2
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-christmas

Website: https://gamemakertim.com/

Core Gameplay Loop Almost Done (Arcade Wizard II, Devlog 4)

In the past couple of weeks I added a boss fight and polished some UI stuff. The deadline is getting closer and closer, so I have to focus on getting the most important stuff in the game, even if I might change it up a bit later. I will probably post a couple of dev log videos before the release. But not one every week.

My Games
Arcade Wizard:
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GamemakerTim.ArcadeWizard
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1526833517
- https://armorgames.com/arcade-wizard-game/18995

Hat Wizard:
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-2
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-christmas

Website: https://gamemakertim.com/

Boss Fight and UI Stuff (Arcade Wizard II, Devlog 5)

It's been a while since the last dev log. And that is because I was focused on finishing the game. Meanwhile I've also been working on the debut album of my band. And I made some music for my game dev friend Andrea.

Play Mad Pirate Skeleton Bomber:
- https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/785522

My Games
Arcade Wizard:
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GamemakerTim.ArcadeWizard
- https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1526833517
- https://armorgames.com/arcade-wizard-game/18995

Hat Wizard:
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-2
- https://www.kongregate.com/games/taccommandeur/hat-wizard-christmas

Website: https://gamemakertim.com/

The Game Is Done! (Arcade Wizard II, Final Devlog)

Visit https://gamemakertim.com/
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamemakertim.arcadewizard2
iOS: - Delayed by a few days. -

A top down arena shooter where you play as Warrick or any of his wizard allies. Once again you have to save Arcadia from a great evil. There are lots of wizards and orbs with unique abilities. Pick the ones that suit your playstyle!

After a couple of content updates this version (1.0) of the game will be available for free in browser.

Arcade Wizard II - Launch Trailer

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GamemakerTim.CrystalWizards
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crystal-wizards/id1584556386

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Welcome to a new dev log. This time I made the game in a little over a month. Because of a pretty busy schedule I thought I would simply record all of the development, and tell the development story in one dev log.

I'm still aiming for releasing 3 games this year. I think I will do the next dev log in the same style as this one. Especially because I think I can show just the fun parts of the development process this way.

I am however considering making a couple of videos about game development which are not dev logs. Just some knowledge that I'd like to share in some tutorials. But I'm still just brainstorming about what kind of videos those will be.

Thank you for watching!

Simulating minions (I made a game in 1 month)

Discord: https://discord.gg/qdEzmUe
Website: https://gamemakertim.com

A lot of the core mechanics for the wizard school simulator are taking shape now. As shown in this dev log I've added some of the most important features. In the upcoming period I will focus on more of the core mechanics for this game.

Some of the things shown in the dev log, but no mentioned, are the direction indicator and the background decoration for the outside area. I've also changed the way the fire looks. These things are all work in progress though, so they will change in the future.

Wizard School Simulator - Devlog 4

In this dev log I add the levitation and stasis spell to the wizard school simulator. These spells interact with other students but also with props in the world. Currently the props don't serve a purpose yet other than being a thing to toy around with with the spells.

I also threw in a little footage of the outside of the school. The colours got a little bit messed up, but I kind of liked it, happy little accident!

Adding levitation spells (Wizard School Devlog 3)

In the past couple of months I've done a lot of experimenting with the look and feel of the game. I also fixed some of the core issues with the rendering and the voxels which allows me to move forward to more fun features, like new spells.

Intro: (0:00)
Video Schedule: (0:11)
Graphics: (0:33)
Camera: (1:07)
Character Sides: (1:33)
Hidden Wall: (2:24)
Next Spells: (2:48)

Wizard School Simulator - Devlog 2

This is the first dev log for my new game. I don't have a title for it yet, but it is a game where you go to a wizard school. Here you will take classes about magic and spells, and you can interact with the other students and do missions.

The world is made up out of voxels, which allows for cool spells I think. Because the terrain can be altered in all kinds of ways.

I also chose a look that resembles games like Paper Mario, where the world is 3D and the characters are 2D. The cartoony look really helps make things lighthearted and fun I think.

In the next dev log I will improve the magic system.

Intro: (0:00)
Artstyle: (0:41)
World: (1:19)
AI: (2:20)
Spell Casting: (3:07)
Prefects: (4:18)

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