I Spent 2000 HOURS On My GD Level!

What if you spent over 2,000 hours making ONE Geometry Dash level? Well with my most recent level Anarchy Road, I’ve spent the last year doing just that, and I learned lots of valuable things along the way. Here’s the story of how I made my best level to date.
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[@nkfc]

bro spent more time building a single level than i have played gd in total

[@diverz1ty190]

I have 2000 hours on mobile alone 😭

[@greenguydubstep]

i only have 2450

[@hat_cbw6972]

@@diverz1ty190 how do i check playtime on mobile?

[@rulingdenzy]

I have like 50 hours on gd

[@thundergamergd]

I have less than 100 on PC but 1000+ on mobile

[@JamAttack]

Never did I think I'd see the day where someone else would rise to be just as unhinged as JonathanGD, but here we are. Great job on finishing this! Level's sick, even if it's not my exact taste (I've never been big on realism in levels personally). Your work def shows here, and I'm glad I could help some with this vid! :)

[@GDCreatorSchool]

Thank you once again, you were a massive help with making the video :)

[@Shayaanulsniper142]

No replies other than gdschool imma fix that also jamattack u and gdschool I'm ur number 1 fan

[@TVGD1692]

i went to school at GD school grade 7

[@vermillion009]

I hope your new passion project wont take this long

[@Shayaanulsniper142]

@@vermillion009 hey I'm making one

[@ErYsZ]

0:20 22 missed calls from JamAttack

[@I6HA9]

BRO COOKED 🔥

[@_crazyonce_]

TRUE!

[@senkl_]

For a beginner thats pretty good! But maybe you should make a 3d level with raytracing next time. No, seriously, this is SO INCREDIBLE COOL! But tbh i cant really see a big difference between the level at 1000 and 2200 houres of work. Instead of spending these extra 1200 houres to add extra details, i would just work on a new project. But still, one of the best gd levels ive ever seen.

[@abhradeepde2357]

if i cant do raytracing in c++, you shouldnt do it in gd

[@abdx210]

You had me with the first part lol

[@NickAndriadze]

Hate to be the nerd over here, but it's raycasting, not raytracing. Raytracing is solely responsible for generating realistic lighting, meanwhile raycasting is what turns 2D into simplistic 3D imagery.

[@kona_powder]

Incoming mythic rating????

[@AliBrawlStars.]

maybe,

[@juliandrexler8414]

Definitely

[@IlTechnoDashlI]

Hopefully, although I've lost faith in RobTop after Interstice by Bpi

[@thebunGD]

Hmm legendary at least. Possibly mythic but if rob gives this just epic he’s on drugs

[@juliandrexler8414]

@@thebunGDyeah

[@Sparktwee]

This takes me back to Xtari 1 all over again and how in awe I was with it. You're really about to activate that same fangirl in me once more ^^

[@StardogFN]

Hoping to see this get Mythic. Well done on all of this! Been awesome seeing the progress.

[@GDCreatorSchool]

Thank you

[@nkfc]

Howler all wheel drive ? ⁉️

[@Zlikedokiller]

This levels sick and your dedication aswell, great job chef

[@GDCreatorSchool]

Thank you!

[@calamitywoah]

first classic mythic. edit: fucking robbed of a mythic bro

[@Kooczsi]

also i feel like this actually deserves mythic. Towerverse is overrated imo

[@codysmith8639]

@@Kooczsivery true

[@stuffing09]

@@Kooczsi towerverse was definitely mythic worthy I think this should get legendary

[@pythonify.]

@@stuffing09 this is the worst opinion of all time

[@pythonify.]

if towerverse is mythic, this gets its own rating above mythic

[@essiemmo]

I learned a lot from this. I'm a creative person who loves to start new projects, whether it be websites, music, drawings or other things. But in the end I ditch a lot of them because I just don’t plan them well and never really set goals for them. Your approach and execution of starting and finishing a project is just remarkable and I will absolutely implement your methods for myself. Thank you! Also, this level looks astonishing and I love the way you edited this video, great work! ;)

[@MathGuy825-yy3bw]

This level is an absolute masterpiece! You have a lot of potential, and I see a lot of great levels coming from you in the future :)

[@GDCreatorSchool]

Thank you!

[@MechaBrainGD]

Looks awesome! I can’t wait to play it.

[@Fur0rem]

From what i remember ive known you a bit before xtari I ? I've seen a lot of previews of various projects you did And honestly this is really awesome to see how much youve improved over time, you can be really proud of this level cause its insane how good it is Awesome job buddy ☺

[@Ez_guy-cq6kt]

Congrats on the legendary rate! (havent checked but i know it definetly deserves it)

[@noahhaley6076]

You deserve more subscribers great work on this amazing level and video ❤❤

[@vincentpham991]

GG! You deserved the legendary rating (and mythic)!

[@coakmuffer]

im blown away by this video, its so well made and enjoyable. good shit dude this is great

[@OptimusLoutrus]

craziest shit i've seen this week bro this level is absolutely gorgeous, and the fact that it's solo built is insane! Maybe mythic rate incoming? idk cuz rating system sucks but this probably became one of the level i find the most beautiful in the entire game! keep it up

[@-Logan_Word-7437]

Congrats 10k subs

[@fufafac2270]

Sick level, the amount of effort you put in your level and in making this video is amazing, this is as valuable for creators as Jamattack's Glorious Fortress videos. You are truly admirable

[@GDCreatorSchool]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that especially coming from you!

[@SodiumGMD]

It's really cool how this video's theme branches beyond Geometry Dash. Hats off to this level and the video.

[@TylevGD]

*Komatic,* I’m a perfectionist who’s been making levels for about 3 years. I’ve been trying to get past this barrier of “I know this detail is small but is it worth the time to change?”, and that, along with planning how everything moves and rotates, definitely boosts my editor time into the hundreds. People usually only watch a showcase of your level once, no matter how much detail is put in there. With that in mind, I’ve been going for realism in levels with more still images. It’s mainly because the timing of movements and rotations are especially difficult to make “perfect”, and sometimes no one’s gonna notice those movements in the background if there’s just… so much going on in the foreground. My recommendations for your level making going forward: I think creating a level that people will remember and not be overwhelmed with, having a simple main idea that’s prevalent, and mainly relying on decoration objects to make something feel “alive”, definitely makes its impact feel gratifying. I treat levels as learning curves and experiments, I never really plan to make “The Level” of my gd history (because that pesky perfection gets in the way). You did an incredible job with Anarchy Road and everything in this level is perfect. Just in the future, I recommend you make levels with the mental aspect in mind, and keep it over the logical and technical aspects of it all. TylevGD (Sorry about this comment being so long, I didn’t have time to shorten it.)

[@avnsihytpandey]

Those are some valuable thoughts. 😉

[@tapsajatoverit]

Oh you are koma😂😂good to know

[@maxinesurge2]

This video is super underrated Good job! :D

[@vegtam2869]

I like how the narrated cutscenes are also made in the gd editor loll, superb video

[@charleswilliford3906]

This is amazing! Great job!

[@brahillms1374]

I like how you basically wrote a whole college paper on this level.

[@raploky]

That dedication... Man, I want you to achieve more and more in this game, you deserve it!

[@Satikkusu]

First video I've seen about gd that really helps me

[@Telesecter]

I didnt even know it was possible to stay motivated for that long on a Geometry dash level and i NEED to know how you can stay motivated and full of ideas. However the problem im experiencing is not that i dont get ideas or motivation. The problem is planning. I make plans for each section but i just cant stick with the planning and end up with mediocre generic deco with a copied style. (Help me)

[@GDCreatorSchool]

Honestly, the only thing you can really do to stick to your plans is to constantly reference your plans and make sure you’re fulfilling them. That’s what I do at least

[@Telesecter]

Thank you so much!

[@Silvauric.]

You deserve the first classic mythic rate. Absolute perfection in a level. Every object placed really made something great

[@SillyMonkeVR537]

This is actually really good motivation. I’m pretty bad at design like my best design was 2.0 style😭 I might have to take notes

[@digicell2882]

Look how much you've grown! Remembering back to the days of Hanns server lol

[@kronik9348]

good job doing this level it gives a very satisfying feeling

[@Fenniko]

you should apply for Harvard with this

[@Jaguire]

I genuinely hope this gets mythic.

[@ZiptoZapto]

I had built a level with a giant railgun in the background, and I kid you not, the guns you made for this level are exactly what I was envisioning my gun to look like. My gun looks nothing like them now because I used something else as a reference XD

[@freedomutilities9240]

The first part remind me of the chaos city in boom slayer, and the last was remind me of Ocellios future city.

[@Aayan1112]

This is probably one of my fav GD explaining video level making, plus the level is my favorite legendary demon

[@GDCreatorSchool]

Thank you!

[@Voided925]

The atmosphere on this level is probably the best I've ever seen.

[@ibrownstare8me]

Congrats on an insane demon, I saw it in feature.

[@ZephyriumOfficial]

Bro really just made my favourite level in the game, and refused to elaborate further

[@lcb79]

Banger vid, sick level

[@PeasantBanana]

You are 100% getting the second mythic. I love this level

[@SandboxerSandy]

GG on mythic 💪

[@TVGD1692]

Bli's got some competition, he's still my favourite creator.

[@abdx210]

Bli overrated af. Culuc better, sputnix better.

[@ihavefluffcats2471]

xender game better

[@Boritoman76]

Absolutely spectacular! 🔥❤

[@VortexTheProto]

you should make a platformer level, but it might take a while, but i think you could maybe make a platformer lever better than anarchy road, and you might be able to get the second ever mythic

[@Ajba_]

Amazing work!

[@ChargerWolfGD]

This is fucking amazing bro! One today I'll be able to create like that!

[@SomeGuyDoesGames]

The trade-off concept really does apply to me well. I’m currently making a poolrooms (Backrooms level 37) themed platformer level, and put tons of detail into it but completely fucked optimisation.

[@IM_IS_SAJ]

Gg bro for legenday level

[@skuxboy777]

This is one of the coolest levels ive ever seen

[@HakTheMusic]

Amazing level. wow, just wow

[@zgamer1146]

the 2.2 camera controls (imo) make the level a lot smoother and cleaner

[@Thevince12]

Finally motivating tutorial video to make level ideas💡

[@kazeykazey]

i don’t know if the amount of hours is correct for this level considering i have 2700 hrs total throughout all the years of me playing this game but wow this is some serious dedication 😅 amazing level dude

[@GDCreatorSchool]

Thank you! I’m just going off the hour count from GD Colon’s safe file/BetterInfo btw

[@wesleyandrews7212]

24 hours times 90 days is 2160 hours

[@wesleyandrews7212]

If you worked 16 hours per day and didn't miss any days that would give you 112 hours a week. That would lead to 18 weeks of 112 hour weeks for 2000 hours

[@GDCreatorSchool]

@@wesleyandrews7212 I spent around 450 days working on the level so the calculation is more like around 4.7 hours per day ^^

[@23masterblade]

What a nice video, love it

[@Nintenguin]

2000 hours is freaking insane. I really hope this gets legendary or even better mythic.

[@Heisenn05]

So good my man 💜

[@filipe4134]

This needs to be seen! I’ll send this to mods

[@antrix2107]

pls get mythic rating you really deserve it, 2000 hours that's.. I can't even imagine it I don't even have the good motivation to create a basic effect level, probably because I'm a beginner creator.. but really GREAT job at making this, 2.2 is insane..

[@TelepathShield]

I’m gonna go play this level rn it looks so cool

[@mageftw3834]

This shit is fire bro big ups to u for doing this

[@lucidmlem]

This could be the best gd video of 2024

[@strudull-lmao]

7:44 Yes. The SECOND I found an inner circle of experienced people was the time I actually improved. I improved more over the span of 3 months away from the public eye than I ever did in the 4+ years where I asked for feedback from anyone I could find (my level comment section)

[@GodtierGD]

Almost 10k W

[@Ultermite]

this might even be better than any gd level out there, passing cgange of scene, ispywithmylittleye, what and so many legendary levels. probably worthy for a legendary or even mythical rating.

[@SillyMonkeVR537]

nah change of scene and ispywithmylittleye tops but the level very close to beating ispywithmylittleye and change of scene

[@ihavefluffcats2471]

white space and rhuzerv tops

[@logansewell2322]

Yooo could i maybe see that document for the level???

[@smallw1991]

Bro does not just spit in his lessons damnnn

[@sammiiclifford9685]

Fun fact:a level named "what" by spu7nix took 2 years to make,and I'm pretty sure it was made in 2.1. Sooooo,anarchy road has competition (I still really like anarchy road,but this is also impressive)

[@Melonill]

"What" was made and realeased fully in 2.1

[@Azillia]

This is something tbat ive been doing with my current work in progress level MUTANT im planning out what i want the next parts of the level to be like before i work on them, although given that the level is 4:50 long, I'm taking my time and doing it one part at a time I plan out the first part then make it, then i plan tbe second part and make it, and so on Thats what i find easiest at the moment, focus on the level one psrt at a tine, dont focus on the entire level or you will overwhelm yourself Also i do the same thing with writing down trigger numbers so I dont forget lol, especially if you are reusing alot of groups, lets say a boss fight that has groups for specific boss controls

[@REALGAMER-hi]

honestly dont understand how some ppl were/are hating, the level looks GORGEOUS bro and its an absolute masterpiece, especially the end

[@AxomolGD-20]

Damn, this is RIDICULOUSLY GOOD

[@nitty14]

I remember the first time you send progress and everyone thought it was insane

[@Blueskii]

bangerrrr

[@Locklish-un7uu]

Already?

[@elixer08_gd]

you know it’s a level when blueskii sais “bangerrr”

[@ifcatsweregamers2048]

JonathanGD would be so proud of the time spent.

[@MuhIbnuAbbas.]

Yess yess yess, new level 😂

[@mcmadness8384]

Now make a platformer as a sequel to the 2000 hour series. That would be SICK.

[@GDCreatorSchool]

Shhhh, stop reading my mind lol

[@mcmadness8384]

@@GDCreatorSchool lmao you are awesome dude XD

[@SmoofyYT]

My computer boutta go into anarchy by running this level

[@Thevince12]

I love the part when you just started it to point on the video

[@razeblaze2404]

How did you make that canon that can launch you?

[@Eagleleadsmc]

11:55 i know that struggle. Game design is hard 😞

[@dareal_roizy]

How did you manage to playtest without start positions? I wanted to use them to practice it for my first insane demon, but it gave the same bug as you got

[@GDCreatorSchool]

When in the playtesting phase I just removed all of the start positions. Besides that, I strictly playtested in the editor or played from the start of the level for stuff.

[@Piq-z]

this leevel is awesoem

[@isaacables9922]

Legendary/mythic for sure

[@Slzerot]

Koma is still thinking about the description

[@ijneb1248]

Thats how projects normally work. 20% of the time is spent on 80% of the project while the other 80% of the time is spent on the last 20% of details

[@thebunGD]

2000 hours is crazy

[@Martan2010]

Ok ill sub cuz of the music Also hot to one life ori BF DE? I really want to be unhinged (the achievment)

[@aname375]

I’m never gonna catch up to level standards😭😭😭

[@-Logan_Word-7437]

So good

[@patilapatata]

jam talks, i obey

[@Eliassthepro]

Jonathan gd would be proud.

[@ImMarkinhosGD]

Bro is a beatiful level i'm sorry how not has the mithyc rate but it's a wonderful visuality for a Legendary Psdt: sorry for My Bad English i'm spanish

[@Thevince12]

I bet nexus will showcase this level

[@kanathetoaster1563]

This is making me stay away from creating 10 times more then before

[@LACChemistry]

Johnathangd shaking in his boots rn

[@shotzfiredgamingd]

how was I not subscribed frfr