Indie Game Lunch Hour Whiskers, Wizards, and Wands
May 28, 2025
Discover the fascinating journey behind 'Whiskers, Wizards, and Wands', where a reluctant feline wizard crafts spells in a vibrant world. The creators discuss merging traditional art styles with modern gameplay, highlighting their unique papery aesthetic. Dive into the challenges indie developers face, from project scope management to community engagement. Personal anecdotes of lunches and creative influences inject humor into their process. Plus, learn how to integrate personal skills into game design for a truly engaging experience!
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Christine's Art Journey
- Christine started as a non-artist and contributed paper-cut art to early jams.
- She transitioned to loving and pursuing traditional art seriously via gaming.
Leverage Existing Artistic Strengths
- Using your existing craft skills can create unique and compelling game art.
- Sweet and Power Sauce leveraged traditional art strengths to shape their visual style.
Wand Mechanics Evolved Through Testing
- The wand system started with 30 pieces but was scoped back after testing.
- Early versions let players do too much leading to spammy gameplay.