There is one thing I think about every time I play an RPG, and I felt like I had to paint it! I was playing Pokemon Sword lately, and while I have over a thousand items in my backpack, everything seems normal, I can run and go anywhere. But, in real life, it would be extraordinarily different, especially with a bike and a cooking pot on my back.
So I decided to illustrate the playable characters with their stock of items, as if they really had to carry everything, without any magic bags.
I made these drawings with watercolor and I can tell that all the details and complex backgrounds took me forever to draw! So I hope you'll like it! If you are interested, you can find my previous posts here, here and here on Bored Panda.
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Minecraft
One person found out steve can carry pretty large amount of stuff, (even measured in megatons)
Also punch out trees with his bare hands. I can see this.
Load More Replies...there is no such thing as emerald tools or gear.... Buuuuuuuuuuuut it would be sick to have them
I think those are diamond tools, which do exist.
Load More Replies...Ahaha... Well spotted ;)
Load More Replies...in minecraft you can carry up to 64 of the same things in your inventory...
steve has infinite power he can hold millons of gold blocks cubic meter sized ons so he would be having a easy time
For these illustrations, as it's watercolor and there are a lot of details, it takes me at least 7 hours to finish one. I often start by replaying the game, so that I can immerse myself in the universe and remember all those little objects you collect, so I can be more accurate.
I get most of my ideas in my bed! I think that it's because, at the time, I let my thoughts go... It allows me to take a step back and put things into perspective, and finally find some funny ideas.
The Witcher
I'm glad to read this! Thanks :D
Load More Replies...Yes. That's the draw. Even 'life simulator' games are unrealistic because you can program or reset anything bad that happens away. I play games *because* I want to not deal with reality or realistic problems for a few hours. It gives me a break to do during else so I'm in a better frame of mind to tackle whatever reality is doing to me that day.
Load More Replies...Zelda
It's dangerous to go alone. Take this. And this. And this. Take this one too. That one too, please.
To be slightly fair Link does have a horse a lot of the time so Epona etc can share the load.
Where's the glider? I spent 10 hours playing the story line and 90 hours climbing the highest peaks just to glide down for 2-minute glide rides
Of course it's there! Just behind the bows on the left...
Load More Replies...At some point, it can be hard to find new ideas again and again... But, fortunately, I never had to deal with creative block. I think there are so many ways to create, that ideas will always find their way.
Sometimes, an idea can come up because you notice something in particular, like "How can my character can run and jump with all these kinds of stuff in his bag?" or "If I manage to have a tan line of a shirt, it should be the same for our favorite anime characters who dresses the same every day!"
And other times, ideas can come from a medium or a technique. For example, I thought about color teams while I was doing an inventory of all the markers I had. So when I start to feel like I'm going in circles, I try to think of something else, like what I would like to do. Do I want to paint or draw? Watercolor, markers, or digital? And in general, it helps me!
Tomb Raider
I love your drawings! 🥰Full of amazing details, the colours are always pretty, and it just looks epic! 🤯🏆💖
Aww many many thanks ! Your kind words mean so much to me 🙏 🥰
Load More Replies...I knew there was no possible way she could carry everything in her tiny rucksack!
I clicked on this article hoping I would see Lara! I'm so happy that I did!
Skyrim
Khajit has even more wares if you have coin... (I love your art style and use of water-colour)!
In the net behind the axes and helmets!
Load More Replies...You forgot to add Lydia. Everybody used Lydia to carry their stuff. That being said, your artwork is beautiful.
I adore them all, but this is my favorite because Skyrim is my favorite game! (so is Fallout 4) All that's missing is a sweet roll...unless I'm overlooking it
Well fella, hopefully you don't take an arrow to the knee with all that load lol. Seriously though, these look like they belong in an art gallery. Beautifully done and painfully truthful (game-wise).
It can be hard to find your own style in this jungle of talents nowadays! I see a lot of Instagram profiles that literally copy and paste the style of other illustrators and I think this is really a pity.
There is space for every style and nothing is more satisfying than to find your own! And of course, it's a lot of work. I'm not even sure that I’ve found mine yet. But I work hard on it, every day trying to become better and figure out what I like to do!
Pokemon
And a bag of potions too!
Load More Replies...Some of these I get from the game (the pokeballs, potions, berries, bike, fishing rod, etc.), but what's the black thing on her back? A grill? A tire? I think I missed something...
I think it’s a pot where you make the stew in Pokémon Quest. 🕳
Load More Replies...She's likely tired out because Prof Oak told her this isn't the time to use the bicycle lol.
Actually the bikes are lightweight and collapsible, specifically designed to fit in an average backpack.
Resident Evil
In Resident evil you can carry only a few items at once. Artist should try Shenmue III, that would be extreme.
The way the wall is crumbling has been captured very well in this painting. 🎨 I love your work Linda, your works don’t surprise me because I always know they’re gonna be the best! 😀
Awww ! I just saw your comment, thank you so much <3
Load More Replies...Resident evil must have the smallest inventory of any game. You’re out there fighting zombie mutants with one bullet and half a shiv.
The inventory is far from being small! And I'm not even talking about unlimited ammunition... ^^
Load More Replies...Inventories in games are like a pocket dimension where you put your stuff into.
They all have Mary Poppins's bag!
Load More Replies...Not in the first games no! Chris had six inventory slots and even a key would fill one. So he basicly only used his trouser pockets.
F. H. I know, but it's Chris Redfiels here, Resident Evil 5 ! And even if he doesn't have the same amount of items as Link or Geralt... There's still too much stuff to carry around to be able to fight the zombies ^^
Load More Replies...As for my future aspirations and goals for my work, it’s kind of simple: my ultimate goal is to be 100% confident in myself!
I would love to be able to draw everything that’s in my mind, as I see it, whether traditionally or digitally. For now, there is still some project and ideas that I don’t do because I know I won’t be able to do them the way I picture them in my mind and that’s so frustrating!
Animal Crossing
He probably has to pay someone to build the houses, so his inventory won't be full of bells.
Load More Replies...You forgot tickets, unopened balloon presents, and random articles of clothing.
I took my own inventory ^^
Load More Replies...Fortnite
Not to nit pick here, but the entire bullet casing doesn't shoot out of the gun. Your close up of the bullet appears to be the entire shell unless I'm missing something.
That animal crossing one gets to me. To this day, it still confuses me how the player can carry sharks in their inventory 😂😂😂
What if I tell you some games inventory also holds mounts and multiple at that. Horses, lions, cars, airplanes, Griffons you name it inventory will hold it.
Load More Replies...Morrowind actually considered the weight of your inventory by affecting your character's fatigue levels. If you overload your inventory, you literally can't move. Ahh.... to play this game after all the simple JRPGs I enjoyed beforehand.... ^^"
Geralt can't run when he's too loaded either... But he still can walk and it's already impressive ^^
Load More Replies...Awesome! So cool to see this because I often wonder about it too! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🥰
Load More Replies...I love these! 🥰The colour brings so much joy and the details... OH THE DETAILS, DON’T GET ME TALKING ABOUT HOW WONDERFUL THEY TRULY ARE! 🤩Keep up your great work, you deserve the thumbs up. 👍 🖼 🎨
You made my day, thank you again 🤗😍
Load More Replies...You are very talented! All the details must take forever. I would've given up. I'm so glad you didn't though!
Aww thank you!!! 🙏 😍 Indeed, it took me forever! But I like to finish what I start ^^
Load More Replies...This reminds me of Space Quest 2. At one point you put a ladder in your pocket, and the game tell you that it is amazing how much stuff you can carry, you just need to know how to pack...
In Fallout you can carry scrap metal, tools, stacks of wood, food, herbs, spare armour and more weapons than a gun shop and still move..
That animal crossing one gets to me. To this day, it still confuses me how the player can carry sharks in their inventory 😂😂😂
What if I tell you some games inventory also holds mounts and multiple at that. Horses, lions, cars, airplanes, Griffons you name it inventory will hold it.
Load More Replies...Morrowind actually considered the weight of your inventory by affecting your character's fatigue levels. If you overload your inventory, you literally can't move. Ahh.... to play this game after all the simple JRPGs I enjoyed beforehand.... ^^"
Geralt can't run when he's too loaded either... But he still can walk and it's already impressive ^^
Load More Replies...Awesome! So cool to see this because I often wonder about it too! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🥰
Load More Replies...I love these! 🥰The colour brings so much joy and the details... OH THE DETAILS, DON’T GET ME TALKING ABOUT HOW WONDERFUL THEY TRULY ARE! 🤩Keep up your great work, you deserve the thumbs up. 👍 🖼 🎨
You made my day, thank you again 🤗😍
Load More Replies...You are very talented! All the details must take forever. I would've given up. I'm so glad you didn't though!
Aww thank you!!! 🙏 😍 Indeed, it took me forever! But I like to finish what I start ^^
Load More Replies...This reminds me of Space Quest 2. At one point you put a ladder in your pocket, and the game tell you that it is amazing how much stuff you can carry, you just need to know how to pack...
In Fallout you can carry scrap metal, tools, stacks of wood, food, herbs, spare armour and more weapons than a gun shop and still move..
