Welcome to the fourth in a series of posts featuring prompts for Inktober – This week the theme is Fandom and RPGs! If you’re not familiar with Inktober I’ll be going into more detail in just a moment but basically, it is an art prompt that takes place every October using only ink. There is a set prompt list created by the original Inktober founder, however, it has become such a wonderful community project now that there are so many new prompts popping up each year. Every year Inktober is responsible for the creation of so much fantastic art and connecting people with new artists. It is also an inspiration for many people and with so many fantastic prompts to choose from there is something for everyone! So I wanted to share them all before October comes around so people can take part or start following hashtags to see the wonderful art that emerges from these prompts.
Disclaimer: I have done my best to only include prompts in which the creators have clearly stated they are happy for people to share and take part in. If I have accidentally included a personal one or you wish for your prompt to be removed from this list please let me know and I’ll be happy to oblige.
2019 Update
If you’re looking for 2019 prompts head over here. Each year I’ll be using Pinterest to collect and organise prompts. You can find all the 2018 prompts in their own board:
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About Inktober
Inktober is an art prompt that was originally created in 2009 by Jake Parker who wanted a challenge to develop his inking skills. It has grown from there to become a worldwide event with thousands of artists of all skill levels taking part. The prompt consists of 31 words that act as a prompt, an idea for an ink drawing for each day. As explained in the FAQ section of the Inktober website participants are welcome to use whatever medium they want and interpret the prompts in their own way. That includes working with calligraphy and lettering if that is your field of interest. In general the rules are pretty much lax about everything; if you want to do one a day or several in one day then that’s fine too! The whole point is to get together, challenge yourself and most of all have some fun doing it 🙂
Below is the official Inktober 2018 prompt list:
Fandom & RPGs
We’ve had Magic & Fantasy, Horror & Supernatural and Nature prompts, and now it’s time to take inspiration from the fandoms we all know and love. Whether it be your favourite video game that you’ve logged hours into exploring or beating that level, that TV show or anime you love to binge, the timeless movie classics or the books that give you endless pleasure. These prompts are dedicated to all things fandom – and RPGs! With the likes of Critical Role and other groups streaming their DnD sessions more people are becoming roleplaying geeks which is fantastic to see. So you’ll also find in here a bunch of DnD and roleplaying related prompts including one for Critical Role and Exalted.
Video Games
https://twitter.com/RaphLula/status/1038460994144612352
https://twitter.com/heliosdraws/status/1036611110906945536
https://twitter.com/heliosdraws/status/1036621533081305088
https://twitter.com/heliosdraws/status/1036632767226818562
https://twitter.com/dylanbeedoodles/status/1036980576027377666
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMJkVxlhal/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://twitter.com/oreebaa/status/1037919409543643136
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoEvxjqnHRP/?tagged=inktober2018
Tv, Anime & Cartoons
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoEd90-Hm1l/?tagged=inktober2018
https://twitter.com/Claudellart/status/1038268849420943360
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMqizeFqjd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://twitter.com/KoryTakenouchi/status/1038182522931142656
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4Etv0gxVp/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/BniydWUB2pp/?tagged=inktoberprompts
Movies
https://twitter.com/doodlebethel/status/1037738687604244480
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoF3nmrhbSH/?tagged=inktober2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoFEKQVhlCQ/?tagged=inktober2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoE7MiYHe-8/?tagged=inktober2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoEiBxvHAzL/?tagged=inktoberprompts
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn_POQaHwrV/?tagged=inktoberprompts
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn1aG8xH5RN/?tagged=inktoberprompts
TV, Anime & Cartoons
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoEd90-Hm1l/?tagged=inktober2018
https://twitter.com/Claudellart/status/1038268849420943360
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnMqizeFqjd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://twitter.com/KoryTakenouchi/status/1038182522931142656
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn4Etv0gxVp/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/BniydWUB2pp/?tagged=inktoberprompts
Movies
https://twitter.com/doodlebethel/status/1037738687604244480
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoF3nmrhbSH/?tagged=inktober2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoFEKQVhlCQ/?tagged=inktober2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoE7MiYHe-8/?tagged=inktober2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoEiBxvHAzL/?tagged=inktoberprompts
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn_POQaHwrV/?tagged=inktoberprompts
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn1aG8xH5RN/?tagged=inktoberprompts
Miscellaneous
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoF18vIHG1W/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://twitter.com/fdevitart/status/1036929411306668032
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bndio7eFwsl/?saved-by=justgeekingby
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoB57AInFUo/?taken-by=dacarter_project
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn3I9kdFkRl/?tagged=inktoberprompts
https://www.instagram.com/p/BnmNFMslNO8/?tagged=inktoberprompts
RPGs & DnD
https://twitter.com/TheMandii/status/1037874475092590593
https://twitter.com/kyotosparty/status/1038558822510538752
https://twitter.com/MelodicTrigger/status/1036740856718348288
https://twitter.com/nephrastar/status/1037380446663979009
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoGM4JuiHI7/?tagged=inktober2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn6_CpnBQzg/?tagged=inktoberprompts
Over to You
Have you ever taken part in Inktober? Or any other art prompt? I’m planning in taking part for the first time this year and I’ll be posting more about that at the end of the month!
Did any of these prompts catch your eye?
If you’re not an artist will you be following any of the hashtags to see what art is created?
Is your favourite fandom included? If not, what one would you have liked to see listed?
Let me know in the comments!
Have a prompt to add to the list? Let me know in the comments 
Please keep in mind that only 2018 Inktober prompts will be listed.
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Heather!!! You have curated such an awesome list of Inktober prompts! I didn’t know most of these even existed and it’s amazing to see how the community has grown.
I’ve done a few instagram prompt challenges before and it can get really fun when you mix them together. ;D Which one(s) will you be taking part in?