DB Tabris

A magical thing happened in recent computer gaming. I got into a closed beta for a game I've been eagerly awaiting. The closed beta for Shin Megami Tensei : Imagine.

Having played for a few hours, I really am loving it already. The game is surprisingly intricate and well put together for being an entire free (save cost of optional items) MMO. In addition, the entire game has the style and feel of a true MegaTen game. (Art and music styles especially) It seems like a success, and I look forward to playing more in the near future.

Anyway, this picture is of Tabris : my first and main character. I'm trying to primarily level him down the curative / destructive magic trees, relying on a good ol' hunting rifle when MP gets low. So far it's worked, and provided a fun experience. Also, i'll probably end up drawing pictures later of him in newer armor, with a companion demon or two in the pic as well. Huzzah for future drawing opportunities!

Fade to Black

There are many games I love dearly, some of them old, some of them new. One of such games is Virtual On, an arcade classic I've played since the third grade.

While I've learned to pilot many of the different mechs, one of my favorites has remained VR Raiden. Low on speed, but dangerously high on armor and firepower. As long as you can hit your opponents, you're rather set.

This picture was also partially caused by the lovely miss CrossMirage (on DeviantArt). When complaining I had nothing to draw, she suggested an exercise. Pick something not-human, and draw it from memory the best you can. While I failed rather hard the first time trying to draw Raiden, the second time proved rather fruitful as one can see here.

That said, this picture was done with absolute minimal reference. (The only reference I used was for the bazooka, since it looked too devoid of details.) All things considered, I'm rather happy with how it turned out. (Also, the things in the left hand are supposed to be the Left Trigger landmines.)