I have to stop looking in this thread. It’s distracting me, I need to finish up my latest project. My latest project is almost finished for Dawn but I want to release it when Anime Dawn comes out so I can have it work for both versions of Dawn.
I’ve got ideas for the top neck part and weapons. I’m going to attach a sketch of my idea for a top piece. The clothing add-on is inspired by Voltron’s Princess Allura costume. Chris, if you want to take these ideas and run with them go for it. I’m really inspired and want to make these things as an add-on, but having a full time job I can only do so much on the weekends. I will love to do it, but if I do it I can guarantee you all will be waiting another month or longer. and I can only make DS versions
Ideas for the weapons too. The outfit she is currently wearing makes her unique. I don’t think anyone else mentioned she’s left handed. Those shells are on her right, she would hold the weapon in her left hand, reload with her right hand.
The sword should mirror her image. She is beautiful, tall and will hurt you in a hurry; the sword should mirror that. The sword should also be streamlined, sharp and clean.
What if she had a unique sword/gun, and the shells loaded into the sword? That would explain why she does not need too many shells, she prefers to fight toe to toe, but on the rare occasion she needs to hit something out of arms reach (boom) I’m feeling a streamlined futuristic version of a Japanese Nambu pistol sword. Only it’s crafted from a futuristic looking shotgun pistol instead of a world war 2 pistol.
Japanese Nambu pistol sword - Google Search
The shells on her belt could also be removed and replaced with other things like knives, bombs, lipstick. Her whole persona just reads, I’m going to hurt you and look good doing it.