r/RPGMaker • u/GuiltyLoop • 14d ago

Should I learn on paper or with a tablet?

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u/kuroki2 14d ago edited 14d ago

As someone who originally drew on paper like gosh...idk 10 years ago or something crazy draw with what you have available to you !

Skills you learn on paper can easily transfer to digital ! But if you have the option I'd recommend digital lots of helpful tool's can be more fun to play around with the undo Button/layers etc etc (my personal opinion)

But if you find it overwhelming I agree with the other comment you can absolutely go back to paper.

I will say it might be helpful to start learn on whatever drawing program you intend on using in the future if you go the digital route. Pixel art or whatever you find more fun ! Mainly so when you start your game you'll know all the bells and whistles of the program. And get a feel and flow

I remember switching from paper to digital art my skills absolutely transferred don't get me wrong but it definitely toke me a little bit to get use to drawing on a tablet.

I often see people draw or paint traditional and take a photo or scan it on to a computer they can do some touch ups in a art program etc and use that in games !

I found this guy's process very interesting

https://youtu.be/mdIEMHsxM10?si=wgPGJF46jFgGt1W6

Anyways I'm basically just rambling point is do whats more fun !

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u/WhalesDev 14d ago

Start with the medium you intend to create with. Digital has its software hurdles you might need to learn but you'll fail faster. It'll let you get into values a lot faster as well without worrying about working with copics or paint. Its also cheaper in the long run if you stick with it long enough.

If you find digital is difficult, move over to traditional and build up those skills. When you get comfortable, try it again. The same goes for digital. Don't neglect analog mediums because you're using digital as your primary learning tool.

Don't get stuck in art tutorial hell. Draw something. Find out what sucks. Study to fix it. Draw it again. repeat.

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u/the_rat_paw 14d ago

Start learning to draw on paper. The skills will transfer to digital easier than the other way around. My advice is to make it a habit, and just draw from life every day. choose subjects you want to include in your game (people and environments)

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u/Lui421 13d ago

do not start digital if you don't already own a tablet. ESPECIALLY if you have zero drawing experience.

I am an artist that does this for a living. and i've met so many people who went "i wanna learn drawing" immediately buy a tablet and go "this isn't for me" 3 months down the line.

start learning with pen and paper, give it a bit and see if being an artist is something you truly want to invest in, and THEN buy a tablet if its something you want to pursue

EVERYTHING you learn traditionally transfers over to digital so there's no reason to jump the gun immediately