Reverse 1999 OC Concept Sketches & Design Process

For the past year (approuching two) I've been addicted to Reverse 1999. I've loved the themes and art that helps to enchance it, and the story is so delightfully written. I've always wanted to create a original character in the world of Reverse 1999 but couldn't really settle on a idea that really sparked my interest or creativity, I just knew possibily wanted to make a Awakened character (sentient objects). I don't fully remember how I came to the idea of an magic 8 ball other than the thought the idea of a 8 ball giving you bad fortune/advice being funny to me. Doing further research told me 1945 which lined up with the eras Reverse 1999 allowed, so alas I began the character design process.

Rough colors with the last two designs and me roughly trying to mimic the R1999 art style

Inital design exploration

I ended up liking the idea of treating the 8 ball like a crystal ball and how it lean into the fortune telling theme I wanted to give the character, but I also liked the general shape from the original box from 1945. Thankfully in the game characters get an additional outfit for getting upgraded so I get to have both pieces of cake. I'm not fully sure about these being the final versions of the design, but so far I do like the general direction I'm going with them.