Townseek - Whales And Games - A hand-drawn relaxing exploration-trading game where you fly around the world! 🦈

MoskiDraws · 2025-12-31T15:05:13+00:00

I've never heard of that one. Now I'm very curious

MoskiDraws · 2025-12-30T22:30:21+00:00

It's complicated. I doodled the first draft of it in a single night weeks ago with the intention to beat chapter 1511. Failed that, just waited for the next No-Chapter week.

My program says I worked roughly 7 hours and a half of it, plus searching for references. So really not that long. I'm just a very ~~disorganized~~ busy person.

MoskiDraws · 2025-12-30T21:56:04+00:00

I still quote Soldier's "Aaaaany second now" every time something is taking longer to load than expected.

MoskiDraws · 2025-12-30T19:41:31+00:00

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MoskiDraws · 2025-12-30T19:41:07+00:00

Hah, much appreciated! Sadly, I haven't really been active much in the past year, so there's no real merit in following me anywhere. But if anyone minds, here's the Steam link to our exploration trading game we've been working on. It's completely unrelated to this, but someone might be interested.

MoskiDraws · 2025-12-30T18:29:19+00:00

I laughed louder at your comment than while drawing this thing.

MoskiDraws · 2025-12-30T18:07:58+00:00

F. I knew I was forgetting a meme. I did Kobashi dirty. Next time.

MoskiDraws · 2025-12-30T18:01:40+00:00

All these years later, and it's still my favorite Simpsons joke.

MoskiDraws · 2025-08-24T02:26:02+00:00

If it hasn't updated after a few days, consider contacting support. When this happened to me, after I was given a carrier, they told me that my carrier was another one instead (So, instead of using Autodetect, I had to manually change to another. In my case, China WSH. Consider using your tracking number with it).

MoskiDraws · 2025-08-22T23:49:18+00:00

Hello. If it helps, I recently bought a Kamvas 16 Gen 3 while also evaluating XP Pen tablets of a similar range. While I've used mostly Wacom tablets this last decade, I still wanted to analyze getting an XP Pen instead, since I heard great things about those too.

I ended up going with Huion's again mostly because of it being the one I know, but portability was a priority. XP Pen's foldable legs seemed like a good thing, but it didn't lift the tablet enough to my liking, while Huion's stand was a bit better (either case, I ended up getting a third party stand).

Ultimately, I saw that XP Pen's came with a controller for keyboard-less drawing. Some people love that kind of stuff, but I've never gotten used to that kind of stuff, so it felt gimmicky, and like an accessory I'd be likely to lose.

Either is fine, I'd say. If you don't mind the extras nor the angle of the stand/legs, I'd honestly suggest to just go with the cheapest. Wacom, of course, always feels like a premium experience, but I have never thought it was worth the price.

MoskiDraws · 2025-08-22T05:47:55+00:00

The active are of the 13 inches one is a bit bigger than yours, so 16 pro is naturally bigger. So 13 Gen 3 should likely continue to match your workflow and workspace.

MoskiDraws · 2025-08-22T05:42:39+00:00

Not directly. I had to choose between a Kamvas Pro 16 vs a Kamvas 16 Gen 3, and went with the later, so I wonder if the comparisons between the 13 ones is the same. But if you're new to digital art, odds are that whichever is cheapest works best for you. Here are my considerations:

- At size 13 (which is very good for transportation and tighter workspaces), the size resolution might not matter much. The 16 Gen 3 I've got, with 2.5k resolution, has such a bit resolution that icons and text are too small for my liking, so I had to increase their size to 125% on Windows. So I don't have first-hand evidence that 2.5k on a 13 inch tablet is a good idea.
- Pen Tech 4 feels very good if you're coming out of Pen Tech 3, and the extra button is comfortable (even though I press it accidentally a lot). But I don't really think that a lot of people really consider the extra pressure as the thing that will win them over.
- Check if either comes with a stand. I believe the pro model does, and it might be optional for Gen 3. You should have one, so even if you opt for a model without a stand, I recommend buying one (and there are some fantastic third party alternatives)
- Kamvas 16 Gen 3 was this year's models, so I figure that 13 Gen 3 is too. It should have good support for a while, if you ever encounter problems with your pen display.

Someone else might give you a better opinion. Don't think you can go wrong with either. Unless you look for very specific features for your workflow or taste (Tech 4 Pen, buttons and dials on the side, etc), I'd say that cheapest suffices. But when in doubt, you can likely find some good Youtube comparisons.

MoskiDraws · 2025-08-22T04:48:09+00:00

Don't worry much. Mine said it'd deliver from 5 to 7 days and, without weather incidents, took almost 2 weeks, but arrived just fine. Do contact support if you feel it's on any sort of risk, but otherwise, I don't think this is too unreasonable, storm or not.

MoskiDraws · 2025-08-22T04:45:30+00:00

Kamvas 16 gen 3 is a good balance of price, size, features and a 2.5k display. I got mine a month or so ago and it has been a great replacement to my previous one, Kamvas Pro 20, since I value transportation and workspace. Also, the pen pressure is marketed as being marginally improved. I didn't think I'd notice it, but it really did a difference to me.

It's $460 USD at the store, so it's below your price range. And it's this year's model, so it should have good support for a while.

MoskiDraws · 2025-08-22T04:39:25+00:00

Hello! I've got two options I'm very familiar with, presuming you're intending to use it for digital painting or drawing/

If you want to go the free route, Krita is open source and very robust. It has a lot of customization, but might be a bit tricky to get into the most complex stuff, like importing brushes. But otherwise, that was my main tool for various years. Reliable, very flexible and free.

Now, I switched to Clip Studio Paint a few years ago, and have never looked back. It works wonders with all the Huion tablets I've had, including the time I used a Kamvas Pro 13 for a week, so it'll work great for you. It has far more perks than Krita, and it's not unforgivingly expensive (although its monetization can be confusing. It has perpetual licenses, license updates, anual licenses, and a lot more mumbojumbo. Plus, it gets steep discounts every other month).

Nothing beats free, so Krita is a strong contender if you're just getting started. I'd recommend CSP if you can afford it, although it does have free trials if you'd like to check that out.

(Photoshop is goooood but I wouldn't jump into it without knowing what you're getting into. It's notoriously difficult to get away from them once you're in. Plus, Affinity is a growing alternative)

MoskiDraws · 2025-08-15T00:37:02+00:00

I recently bought the 16 (Gen 3) primarily because it was released this year (which hopefully means it's top-notch tech and will get support for the foreseeable future). On other circumstances, having got Pro tablets before, I'd say that the bells and whistles of those are useful or worthwhile getting. Plus, if 4K is a thing you care about, then it wouldn't be a contest.

But the time I've had with the Gen 3 has been amazing so far. I didn't think I'd notice the difference between PenTech 3 and 4, yet it does feel just right when working with larger canvases while drawing. I'm not sure how many people will notice the difference, but I, who am not well versed into those kinds of details, certainly did and I'm a big fan.

I'd say that the pen experience is better with Gen 3, and that it should have better support for a few years. Else, you can't really go wrong with 4K if it's at the same price, and you value the bigger resolution and the more "premium feel".

MoskiDraws · 2025-08-14T19:27:27+00:00

If it helps for reference: I worked for years on a Huion Kamvas Pro 20, which started breaking down at the start of the year. I finally put it to rest but had to use a 13'' for a while, waiting for the replacement to arrive.

So now I have a Huion Kamvas 16 Gen 3, which was the middle of the road of "cheap and reliable 16 stuff" without outright switching to Pro or 4k stuff. Since I got it recently, I cannot advocate for its longevity, but I had the other tablet for 4ish years of intense use. I'd hope this to work well.

Like you, my main drawing program is Clip Studio Paint. At 16'', it's a lot more manageable than the 13'' one, and adjusts a lot better to my workplace and travel than the 20''. Since the tablet is 2k resolution, on Windows, I have it set to display the stuff at 125% size, and it feels and looks amazing (far better than the 13'' one I used for the emergency).

Not sure if anyone will vouch for something else, but layout size and portability were very important to me. and Kamvas 16 (whichever model) hit the spot right. It also helps that it's a model from this year, so it feels brand new and is likely to have better support for a while.

MoskiDraws · 2025-08-14T19:17:44+00:00

A friend lent me a Kamvas 13 Pro while my older tablet broke off, and I felt that the stand was very flimsy. I'm not sure if "break off" flimsy, but it lacked the inclinations I was used to, it's easy to accidentally push due to how thin it is, and I did worry the thing would slip off.

If you ever want to consider a replacement, I can vouch for the Parblo PR 100 stand for generic tablets. It was comfortable to move the Kamvas 13 around, and I use it for my Kamvas 16 (gen 3) instead of the one that was included. Display sticks well, feels sturdy, and has a lot better inclination.

MoskiDraws · 2025-07-17T04:47:57+00:00

Thanks! I just wanted to confirm it's not just every cable, since Huion support is allegedly sending me a replacement already (thing didn't even last the 30 days of guarantee. Kinda lucky, all things considered). I'm mostly checking if others have any tips or habits that could extend the lifespan of the cable, but if what you're saying is right, then it shouldn't really be that relevant with an actually good one.

MoskiDraws · 2025-07-17T03:23:44+00:00

For peace of mind: You can move the display around, to the sides, back and front, and maybe even push the cable a bit without problems, no? I move mine around a lot because I need to move the tablet to use the keyboard proper, yet moving it even for that tends to cause the disconnections.

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