Silas-kai - Myura

Part 2

various short advice from pathologic 2′s loading screens

FFXVI - Eikons Keyart

青眼亜リング💙

To my awesome friend TWO!

They’re many of them. There’s no more space for that one.

Firstly, thank you! And secondly I will show you :)

1) Base. Capsule part is on another layer so it’s easy to edit

2) Gradient. I usually just color pick from the actual capsule colors or I just make my own

3) Add in the “back” of the capsule. Some capsules have it being dark or light, in this case I picked light. I usually stop it right around the pecs or on ferals, the neck. Doesn’t matter if this bit is messy since it’ll get covered up in step 4

4) Time to make the capsule actually look like there’s fluid in there. I add the surface of the liquid with a squished oval shape that’s a lighter color than the gradient below it on a new layer. Then I add some highlights for shine

5) Bubbles if you want. You could also get spoopy and add things like bones or whatever

6) Final touches. With an overlay layer, I add more highlights onto the torso for shine and outline the outside of the capsule for a more bottle-like look. I also add a bit of shadow on the neck and a lil behind the liquid’s surface. Of course feel free to add more shadows and stuff to the chest and whatnot

Included are a few examples of some capsules I’ve done so you can see how they vary a bit. 

self care for when you hit rock bottom

i fucking hate self care posts made by neurotypicals so here’s one from someone who Actually Gets It

-can’t shower or take a bath? me either. dry shampoo can make your hair look and feel cleaner, and baby wipes or makeup wipes work great to get the top layer of grime off your skin.

-can’t wash your sheets and make your bed? i feel you. push your blankets out of the way and shake the crumbs off your sheet. it will at least be a bit more comfortable.

-can’t even change out of your dirty pajamas? been there. hit yourself with some febreeze and a lint roller. if you can, brush your hair. if you can’t, hair ties and bobby pins are fantastic.

-can’t make anything to eat? same. if you can, there’s no shame in ordering food. in fact, it’s probably better you eat something rather than go hungry. if you can’t, try and find something that comes pre-made or takes minimal effort to make. at the very least, drink some water.

can’t respond to messages or reach out for help? yeah, i get that. set an alarm for a few hours from now and respond to any messages you need to once you’ve given yourself time to prepare. if they’re Important Messages that need Professional Responses, you can find fill-in-the-blank format rough drafts on google. as far as personal messages go, don’t feel bad for sending a mass “I’m sorry, I’m in a personal emergency right now. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.” response to everyone.

-can’t even sleep because it’s so bad? asmr videos always knock me out, personally, but i also watch a lot of bob ross. just try to find something quiet and soothing to use as background noise and take your mind off it, or at least give you a more peaceful environment to think about it.

-can’t go for a walk/drive? try opening the blinds or curtains. you’re still exposing yourself to the outside world. baby steps. (i also play animal crossing or sims; it may be virtual but fuck it. i went on a walk.)

-can’t go into work/school? let people know. let your coworkers or classmates know it’s an emergency and you can’t make it. give yourself up to two days, but then you have to go back. ask to have your work emailed to you so you know what you missed.

-can’t brush your teeth and wash your face? makeup or baby wipes and gum or mouthwash. don’t let yourself physically rot bc you’re rotting emotionally.

-remember that you’ve been here before. if you survived then you can survive now. that’s what this is about- survival. you don’t have to be living your Best Life. right now, it’s more than enough that you’re alive.

i redrew some of my fave uprising sprites !!!!! [falls over]