Post by: nephlock on Mon, 06 May 2019, 15:23:30
(https://i.imgur.com/9wBgGLs.png)
Kaiju ( 怪獣 ) may mean "strange beast" in Japanese, but it is more commonly used in reference to large monsters. This set takes specific inspiration from the classic Japanese monster movies featuring "the big lizard", and derives its color palette from a combination of things related to this theme. The deep green modifiers, which reflect the classic "big lizard's" ominous coloring, gives this set a strong foundation for the fiery orange accents and legends. Both of these colors, when paired with the light cream/beige alphas give this set an intentional nod towards classic defense terminals. The novelties, which i've affectionately called "warnings", allow further expansion by providing a collection of symbols that feel authentic to this theme.
Interest Check Survey (https://forms.gle/3mxxVXLivxKMyzJZ8) - As always, i've created a survey to collect your feedback!
Please vote for this on Drop (https://drop.com/vote/GMK-Kaiju) if you are interested!
If you have a comment or suggestion please pass it through in the comments!
Proposed Kits
(https://i.imgur.com/EMICQ43.png)
BASE KIT
Numpad split was an exploration, and one that I feel ultimately does more harm than good. I'm moving Kaiju back to a standard full base setup. Some slight legend adjustments as i've chosen to match sublegends to those used in GMK bento.
Adjustments include:
+ added numpad
+ accent arrows
+ orange ISO enter
+ neph lock key
- moved 2u shift into abnormalities
- removed 1u hack key
- removed 00 key
(https://i.imgur.com/4zNvuww.png)
TRANSLATIONS KIT
One of the biggest pieces of feedback in the form was "no weeb!", so I hear you. I'm happy to announce a Latin alphas pack for those looking for a more traditional pairing. And yes I realize that "traditionally" the sublegend kit is the addon, but with the theme of this set i feel it appropriate to keep the sublegends in the base
(https://i.imgur.com/dGbzRQa.png)
ABNORMALITIES KIT
Not much has changed here, the only adjustment was the moving of the 2u shift from the base kit into this one. This saves caps in the base, as well as places the 2u shift with the other caps necessary for the "china 60" layout.
(https://i.imgur.com/aMupTZE.png)
WARNINGS KIT
No adjustment other than to move the accent arrows into the base
(https://i.imgur.com/cZk5UeO.png)
BARRIERS
No change
Desk Mat
Unfortunately due to high failure rates from the light color, only the green variant of the deskmat will be produced.
(https://i.imgur.com/mBFbyCe.png)
Original -
More
These kits are by no means finalized, but they do following closely to the "current" going standard of splitting out the numpad. I personally have some mixed feelings on this, but the data is proving more and more that the community as a whole finds this beneficial.
(https://i.imgur.com/yiK98Wj.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/MJGf8NE.png)
BASE KIT
Trying to keep the most common compatibility, while still keeping the set concise. Removal of the numpad cluster keeps the cost down for the majority.
(https://i.imgur.com/xL7frHl.png)
DATA LOGS
The Data Logs kit adds the numpad cluster for all that quick data entry. Essential for documenting any larger than average creatures.
(https://i.imgur.com/CC3567H.png)
ABNORMALITIES
Sometimes your standard Kaiju gets some odd permutations... This should help cover that.
(https://i.imgur.com/V1tDPGg.png)
WARNINGS
A good early warning system in place saves lives. This'll help you look good doin it!
(https://i.imgur.com/cZk5UeO.png)
BARRIERS
When all else fails, sometimes you just need a good old fashioned blockade. In some standardized sizes of course.
Desk Mats
You're always safe... until you're not! Two desk mat options depending on the current conditions.
(https://i.imgur.com/tBdPFud.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/FJmyEOs.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/yiK98Wj.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/MJGf8NE.png)
BASE KIT
Trying to keep the most common compatibility, while still keeping the set concise. Removal of the numpad cluster keeps the cost down for the majority.
(https://i.imgur.com/xL7frHl.png)
DATA LOGS
The Data Logs kit adds the numpad cluster for all that quick data entry. Essential for documenting any larger than average creatures.
(https://i.imgur.com/CC3567H.png)
ABNORMALITIES
Sometimes your standard Kaiju gets some odd permutations... This should help cover that.
(https://i.imgur.com/V1tDPGg.png)
WARNINGS
A good early warning system in place saves lives. This'll help you look good doin it!
(https://i.imgur.com/cZk5UeO.png)
BARRIERS
When all else fails, sometimes you just need a good old fashioned blockade. In some standardized sizes of course.
Desk Mats
You're always safe... until you're not! Two desk mat options depending on the current conditions.
(https://i.imgur.com/tBdPFud.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/FJmyEOs.png)
Renders
(https://i.imgur.com/zXA3HeL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3VIThjh.jpg)
KIRA TKL
(https://i.imgur.com/eDCSOiz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1C50rGe.jpg)
TGR 910
(https://i.imgur.com/Ksk2SVe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HgPHBWn.jpg)
TGR Alice
(https://i.imgur.com/GjvZLgL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HCO0UYD.jpg)
Dharma
(https://i.imgur.com/5WVzsSB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/FAHE95a.jpg)
M60-A
Colors
This set uses 2 custom colors and one stock GMK color:
Green - RAL 170 40 20
Orange - Pantone 172c
Cream/Beige - GMK stock color L9
(https://i.imgur.com/jwd2Iwo.jpg)
Vendor, Prices and Dates
GMK Kaiju will be launching March 4th on Drop!
Base - $120
Abnormalities - $45
Barriers - $18
Warnings - $35
Translations - $55
Acknowledgements
- BIG thanks to FU11.META1 again for his willingness to work with me
- Shoutout to Janglad for making this set come to life!
- Monsters everywhere, for doing what you do
- University of Miami, for having better colors than the Dolphins
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Post by: nephlock on Mon, 06 May 2019, 15:23:46
Post by: OtherAndrew on Mon, 06 May 2019, 15:25:37
Post by: click clack jack on Mon, 06 May 2019, 15:32:05
Utah represent :thumb:
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 06 May 2019, 15:32:52
Post by: click clack jack on Mon, 06 May 2019, 15:40:07
yes because orange GMK sets have such a good track record
This set will do at least 3 times better then JTK Red Riot or I'll eat a sock
Post by: tex_live_utility on Mon, 06 May 2019, 15:47:49
Post by: waxpoetik on Mon, 06 May 2019, 15:48:08
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 06 May 2019, 15:49:02
yes because orange GMK sets have such a good track record
This set will do at least 3 times better then JTK Red Riot or I'll eat a sock
well it'll have to to make MOQ
Post by: Zambumon on Mon, 06 May 2019, 15:49:26
yes because orange GMK sets have such a good track record
This set will do at least 3 times better then JTK Red Riot or I'll eat a sock
That's not that difficult.
Post by: icariin on Mon, 06 May 2019, 15:52:52
Post by: mrpetrov on Mon, 06 May 2019, 15:56:53
Post by: Capsy on Mon, 06 May 2019, 16:09:42
Brutal. Savage. Rekt.yes because orange GMK sets have such a good track record
This set will do at least 3 times better then JTK Red Riot or I'll eat a sock
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Post by: nephlock on Mon, 06 May 2019, 16:38:57
gmk gatorade
my alternate name was GMK Exceptionally Large Alligator, glad this got picked up on :p
That reddish orange next to the Pantone chip is the backup RAL? I like that one way better anyway. The lighter orange feels "weak" compared to that excellent green, and might also have contrast issues against the white. The redder orange would be nice and bold.
The goal would be to use that and then tweak it more orange if needs be. That color is closer to a red than an orange.
Post by: futurecrime on Mon, 06 May 2019, 17:42:12
I'd buy this.
Post by: kconfire on Mon, 06 May 2019, 18:24:33
SO DAMN NICE LETS GOOOOOO
Utah represent :thumb:
LOL I had the same thought. :eek: :thumb:
Post by: Capsy on Mon, 06 May 2019, 18:26:36
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Post by: dimo on Mon, 06 May 2019, 18:39:23
thanks again for a well worked ic and a great set! I’ll be in forsure
green deskmat is also stunning
Post by: dimo on Mon, 06 May 2019, 18:42:50
Post by: nephlock on Mon, 06 May 2019, 18:51:21
Any reason for hirangana sublegends? I think the set would look much much cleaner without them.
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With the main inspiration of this set being rooted so firmly in Japanese monster movies, i feel that the sublegends are the perfect fit. I also realize that they are not everyone's cup of tea... My intent is to do this set and the inspiration as much justice as possible while still retaining a classy keyset that looks great on a board, even if that decision results in targeting a narrower audience.
That doesn't mean that, depending on interest and kitting, regular alphas are out of the question. But I do think removal of the sublegends completely would deviate too much.
Okay this is beautiful. One of the best I’ve seen in a while. Hiragana works so well too.
thanks again for a well worked ic and a great set! I’ll be in forsure
green deskmat is also stunning
Of course! Thank you so much!
Post by: Capsy on Mon, 06 May 2019, 18:55:00
Fair enough. I just think every set nowadays has that sublegend. If a regular alpha set separate is not out of the question, I'm in.Any reason for hirangana sublegends? I think the set would look much much cleaner without them.
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With the main inspiration of this set being rooted so firmly in Japanese monster movies, i feel that the sublegends are the perfect fit. I also realize that they are not everyone's cup of tea... My intent is to do this set and the inspiration as much justice as possible while still retaining a classy keyset that looks great on a board, even if that decision results in targeting a narrower audience.
That doesn't mean that, depending on interest and kitting, regular alphas are out of the question. But I do think removal of the sublegends completely would deviate too much.Okay this is beautiful. One of the best I’ve seen in a while. Hiragana works so well too.
thanks again for a well worked ic and a great set! I’ll be in forsure
green deskmat is also stunning
Of course! Thank you so much!
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Post by: dimo on Mon, 06 May 2019, 18:56:12
Fair enough. I just think every set nowadays has that sublegend. If a regular alpha set separate is not out of the question, I'm in.Any reason for hirangana sublegends? I think the set would look much much cleaner without them.
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With the main inspiration of this set being rooted so firmly in Japanese monster movies, i feel that the sublegends are the perfect fit. I also realize that they are not everyone's cup of tea... My intent is to do this set and the inspiration as much justice as possible while still retaining a classy keyset that looks great on a board, even if that decision results in targeting a narrower audience.
That doesn't mean that, depending on interest and kitting, regular alphas are out of the question. But I do think removal of the sublegends completely would deviate too much.Okay this is beautiful. One of the best I’ve seen in a while. Hiragana works so well too.
thanks again for a well worked ic and a great set! I’ll be in forsure
green deskmat is also stunning
Of course! Thank you so much!
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That’s some weird ingroup idea that’s been present for months. Take a look at the last month of sets and most have been normal
Post by: vicissitude on Mon, 06 May 2019, 18:57:54
Love it so much.
Post by: keimura on Mon, 06 May 2019, 18:58:30
Post by: GarrettSucks on Mon, 06 May 2019, 23:36:05
Post by: Mekuno on Tue, 07 May 2019, 00:22:33
Post by: eksuen on Tue, 07 May 2019, 02:42:39
This banner is hanging on the wall next to my computer at home.
(https://i.imgur.com/YH77IoM.jpg)
Post by: senryo on Tue, 07 May 2019, 02:43:10
Post by: datfroyodoe on Tue, 07 May 2019, 03:15:36
I'll be damned if I pass up a kaiju themed set. And it's green to boot.Sick! ID on that banner?
This banner is hanging on the wall next to my computer at home.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/YH77IoM.jpg)
Post by: Pluto19 on Tue, 07 May 2019, 03:27:01
Will the missing furigana be on the final set?
Will there be added 65% support for R3 Page Up and R4 Page Down?
Post by: yap68 on Tue, 07 May 2019, 03:34:24
Also wishing for an Alien Baltan's head silhouette keycap but don't think it will happen...
Post by: eksuen on Tue, 07 May 2019, 03:35:36
I'll be damned if I pass up a kaiju themed set. And it's green to boot.Sick! ID on that banner?
This banner is hanging on the wall next to my computer at home.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/YH77IoM.jpg)
https://www.onceuponatee.net/collections/attack-on-japanese-temple/products/dr-monekers-attack-on-japanese-temple-wall-tapestry
Post by: Moridin on Tue, 07 May 2019, 03:49:55
Post by: Jetstream on Tue, 07 May 2019, 03:55:58
Post by: datfroyodoe on Tue, 07 May 2019, 04:18:39
I'll be damned if I pass up a kaiju themed set. And it's green to boot.Sick! ID on that banner?
This banner is hanging on the wall next to my computer at home.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/YH77IoM.jpg)
https://www.onceuponatee.net/collections/attack-on-japanese-temple/products/dr-monekers-attack-on-japanese-temple-wall-tapestry
Post by: rbb on Tue, 07 May 2019, 05:55:42
I think a Japanese modifier kit a la Kuro/Shiro or GMK Wāpuro would go really well with the cool green.
Post by: funderburker on Tue, 07 May 2019, 07:26:32
Post by: oldcat on Tue, 07 May 2019, 10:26:12
Post by: jagger27 on Tue, 07 May 2019, 10:43:51
Post by: nephlock on Tue, 07 May 2019, 11:25:06
By any chance, is the color scheme loosely based off of the original's King of the Monsters! movie poster? If so - nice.
Will the missing furigana be on the final set?
Will there be added 65% support for R3 Page Up and R4 Page Down?
Not that one specifically, but I looked through many of the vintage illustration style posters. The one that actually had the biggest influence was King Kong Vs. Godzilla
(https://brian.carnell.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/king-kong-vs-godzilla-poster.jpg)
Side note on King of Monsters, somebody pointed out that GMK can actually stand as the initials for Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah—All the present in the King of Monsters film! Pretty serendipitous :)
The goal of the final set is to use the legends present in Serika, which i realize isn't fully present in the renders/kit outlines.
Too early to say on the Page Up/Dn, as it all depends on feedback during IC. If you haven't had a chance to fill out the IC survey i would suggest doing so and adding in that feedback. It was high on the list of considerations for the extra keys in Metropolis, but we favored some additional coverage keys.
Post by: elguey on Tue, 07 May 2019, 11:25:42
Post by: Chrisbes on Tue, 07 May 2019, 13:55:18
Post by: Pluto19 on Tue, 07 May 2019, 14:42:06
Not that one specifically, but I looked through many of the vintage illustration style posters. The one that actually had the biggest influence was King Kong Vs. GodzillaShow Image(https://brian.carnell.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/king-kong-vs-godzilla-poster.jpg)
Side note on King of Monsters, somebody pointed out that GMK can actually stand as the initials for Godzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah—All the present in the King of Monsters film! Pretty serendipitous :)
The goal of the final set is to use the legends present in Serika, which i realize isn't fully present in the renders/kit outlines.
Too early to say on the Page Up/Dn, as it all depends on feedback during IC. If you haven't had a chance to fill out the IC survey i would suggest doing so and adding in that feedback. It was high on the list of considerations for the extra keys in Metropolis, but we favored some additional coverage keys.
Ooooh okay nice! Yeah color inspiration definitely matches KvG waaay more than my errant guess xD
Dude :eek: That'd be dope to get a novelty of the three of them but that's a whole other thing.
Gotcha. Zambumon's Serika legends are perfect. Glad to hear that.
Understandable. Lot of different layouts to consider :thumb:
Post by: nephlock on Tue, 07 May 2019, 15:52:23
Dude :eek: That'd be dope to get a novelty of the three of them but that's a whole other thing.
Right? Unfortunately Toho is known to be on the ruthless side when it comes to copyright, so that definitely factored into my direction of the novelties.
Post by: urbantheii on Tue, 07 May 2019, 20:24:49
Post by: LXVRGS on Tue, 07 May 2019, 22:58:36
Post by: infinitykw on Wed, 08 May 2019, 00:12:39
Post by: nephlock on Wed, 08 May 2019, 11:14:07
yeah the render on the 910 sold me on this one, now i need to get a pc case.
I was happy to be able to get it rendered on that board too. I think it goes with PC very nicely as well!
Post by: Obe on Wed, 08 May 2019, 14:21:33
Post by: infinitykw on Wed, 08 May 2019, 23:08:02
Please we need this set.
Post by: yohannes on Wed, 08 May 2019, 23:43:07
Post by: nephlock on Thu, 09 May 2019, 00:39:57
Green and orange, both my faved colors. Will definitely get this sets. Nephl0ck, speaking of novelties, it will be great to have a row (f keys) of kaiju monsters icons. That will be so dope
This maaay be able to happen. As I stated above I’m hesitant only due to copyright issues, but I believe if I can keep them outside of being super specific it could work! Stay tuned!
Post by: harlekein on Fri, 10 May 2019, 04:59:55
Post by: blizzara01 on Fri, 10 May 2019, 08:05:56
Please do a Kobe kit. I know GMK Wavez didn't make it, but I think it's because it had nothing to do with the theme. This would be perfect and would allow for a reasonably priced ortho/40's kit with the abnormalities/warnings.All kits will be made for Wavez including Kobe. But yeah, kobe will be a nice kit
Post by: maximize on Fri, 10 May 2019, 09:31:46
Post by: EightDiagram on Sat, 11 May 2019, 20:25:21
Please do a Kobe kit. I know GMK Wavez didn't make it, but I think it's because it had nothing to do with the theme. This would be perfect and would allow for a reasonably priced ortho/40's kit with the abnormalities/warnings.
+1 for Kobe
Post by: Moridin on Sun, 12 May 2019, 02:38:29
Post by: Moridin on Sun, 12 May 2019, 02:40:01
Post by: BKT5000 on Sun, 12 May 2019, 09:03:35
Post by: snelltrail on Sun, 12 May 2019, 22:21:10
That reddish orange next to the Pantone chip is the backup RAL? I like that one way better anyway. The lighter orange feels "weak" compared to that excellent green, and might also have contrast issues against the white. The redder orange would be nice and bold.
Haha this was exactly my first thought when looking at the color samples too. Might be something to do with the relative sizing of the sample swatches? I think color matching is gonna be SUPER important for this one; if it's a bit off it could look garbage :p. But I trust Neph completely to do an awesome job and see us right :thumb:
For the kits, +1 for the Abnormalities kit. I love to see 40s support, and it should hit MOQ if this runs through Drop.
Also, I think a Kobe kit would be really appropriate for the theme (and just look awesome!), although I can understand if you want to keep the number of kits smallish, especially as alternative alpha kits often don't do too well.
Post by: harlekein on Mon, 13 May 2019, 03:28:08
I’d love to see an Icon Set for mods. Great job. Interested.
I agree. I would prefer all icon mods.
Post by: lolafineday on Mon, 20 May 2019, 01:00:43
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Post by: theoriginal123123 on Mon, 20 May 2019, 04:55:22
Post by: nightinx on Wed, 22 May 2019, 09:19:36
Japanese flag might not be suitable in the nov set,wish more other elements added to it.
then all in.
Post by: dcchambers on Wed, 22 May 2019, 10:44:17
Post by: Moridin on Thu, 23 May 2019, 04:31:23
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Since this was just a quick draft on an idea, it's not fully formed, but I was generally thinking of a white top and bottom row, with orange accent keys. These ideas are born from the lovely symmetry of the HHKB layout, which doesn't work as well on a 65%/75%/TKL in my eyes.
Anyway, perhaps this will give you some more inspiration which will in turn give us more renders, but I am extremely interested in an all-white or all-orange (with accent keys in either colour) bottom row.
Edit: Please don't make me switch to HHKB. 😁
Post by: VXQN on Thu, 23 May 2019, 07:19:17
I understand this is a big ask, but any chance of getting a modifiers-only set? I reckon forest green would match so many other sets so nicely.
Post by: Jkush463 on Thu, 23 May 2019, 21:54:10
Post by: aleck on Sun, 02 June 2019, 15:42:42
Post by: snarfel on Sun, 02 June 2019, 16:07:20
Oh my god, I think I'll sell my Kuro Shiro set when it arrives to buy this, love the colors, legends, the warning set, everything!I'd be interested in purchasing said set off you, only had enough to get the RAMA caps at the time.
Post by: slimydog on Mon, 03 June 2019, 00:38:32
Post by: harlekein on Mon, 03 June 2019, 01:45:49
Post by: yap68 on Mon, 03 June 2019, 01:55:15
Post by: nappis on Mon, 03 June 2019, 02:36:53
Post by: aleck on Mon, 03 June 2019, 20:05:51
I'd be more than happy to sell it to you, but keep in mind that you would have to pay for the set (Base set and japanese modifiers) and shipping from central america.Oh my god, I think I'll sell my Kuro Shiro set when it arrives to buy this, love the colors, legends, the warning set, everything!I'd be interested in purchasing said set off you, only had enough to get the RAMA caps at the time.
Post by: Sintpinty on Mon, 03 June 2019, 20:20:19
Post by: nephlock on Mon, 03 June 2019, 21:38:53
Post by: Arithmetics on Tue, 04 June 2019, 15:48:02
Post by: LXVRGS on Tue, 04 June 2019, 15:52:45
Post by: ramblinrose on Wed, 05 June 2019, 07:59:41
Post by: snarfel on Wed, 05 June 2019, 11:59:32
Totally fine, live in CONUS so shouldn't be an issue. Probably cheaper anyways than if I could have bought from kbdfans at the time anyways (Archetype artisan was $15 in shipping(!))I'd be more than happy to sell it to you, but keep in mind that you would have to pay for the set (Base set and japanese modifiers) and shipping from central america.Oh my god, I think I'll sell my Kuro Shiro set when it arrives to buy this, love the colors, legends, the warning set, everything!I'd be interested in purchasing said set off you, only had enough to get the RAMA caps at the time.
Post by: aleck on Wed, 05 June 2019, 19:29:40
Sounds fine, I'll send you a pm whenever the keyset arrives. :thumb:Totally fine, live in CONUS so shouldn't be an issue. Probably cheaper anyways than if I could have bought from kbdfans at the time anyways (Archetype artisan was $15 in shipping(!))I'd be more than happy to sell it to you, but keep in mind that you would have to pay for the set (Base set and japanese modifiers) and shipping from central america.Oh my god, I think I'll sell my Kuro Shiro set when it arrives to buy this, love the colors, legends, the warning set, everything!I'd be interested in purchasing said set off you, only had enough to get the RAMA caps at the time.
Post by: CodeMayhem on Sun, 16 June 2019, 11:24:45
Post by: nasp on Sun, 16 June 2019, 12:22:52
how are there only 200 votes for this on drop!? this set is amazing!!
Probably because no one knows it was on there until you mentioned it. I'm going to vote now actually! ;D
Post by: adxlk on Sun, 16 June 2019, 12:29:38
Post by: Grayness on Sun, 16 June 2019, 16:11:48
Post by: turbosloth on Tue, 18 June 2019, 01:40:45
Post by: zekth on Tue, 18 June 2019, 03:52:08
gmk gatorade
:)) :))
Personnaly like it but the Orange is a bit too much bright IMO
Post by: mr.squishy on Tue, 18 June 2019, 06:21:47
Post by: K05M0NAUT on Wed, 19 June 2019, 14:47:10
This set is going to look super cool on my Tokyo 60 and it will be fun to have a Godzilla set on a Tokyo board.
Post by: nephlock on Wed, 19 June 2019, 14:51:31
Super excited for my metroplois set and if this runs I will for sure going in on it. Just curious, you have a rounded font on all the legends on these and I was curious if you were going to use custom legends for every key? Or are those placeholders for the standard cherry ones that GMK uses by default. Also all the keys on the diagram have a size of 1.25u when I am pretty sure some of them should be 2.25u or 1.75u.
This set is going to look super cool on my Tokyo 60 and it will be fun to have a Godzilla set on a Tokyo board.
Yeah it’s a close approximation legend for placeholder. Good catch! They will be standard GMK legends.
Also good catch on the sizes. You’re correct! I have to type those in manually and must have missed a few! I’ve got an update coming soon so I’ll make sure they get fixed!
Post by: K05M0NAUT on Wed, 19 June 2019, 15:42:02
Super excited for my metroplois set and if this runs I will for sure going in on it. Just curious, you have a rounded font on all the legends on these and I was curious if you were going to use custom legends for every key? Or are those placeholders for the standard cherry ones that GMK uses by default. Also all the keys on the diagram have a size of 1.25u when I am pretty sure some of them should be 2.25u or 1.75u.
This set is going to look super cool on my Tokyo 60 and it will be fun to have a Godzilla set on a Tokyo board.
Yeah it’s a close approximation legend for placeholder. Good catch! They will be standard GMK legends.
Also good catch on the sizes. You’re correct! I have to type those in manually and must have missed a few! I’ve got an update coming soon so I’ll make sure they get fixed!
Awesome! Does GMK have a set of Hiragana and that's what will be used or will those be custom? Sorry for the questions but I am interested in keycap designing and this set has really inspired me.
Post by: nephlock on Wed, 19 June 2019, 15:48:31
Super excited for my metroplois set and if this runs I will for sure going in on it. Just curious, you have a rounded font on all the legends on these and I was curious if you were going to use custom legends for every key? Or are those placeholders for the standard cherry ones that GMK uses by default. Also all the keys on the diagram have a size of 1.25u when I am pretty sure some of them should be 2.25u or 1.75u.
This set is going to look super cool on my Tokyo 60 and it will be fun to have a Godzilla set on a Tokyo board.
Yeah it’s a close approximation legend for placeholder. Good catch! They will be standard GMK legends.
Also good catch on the sizes. You’re correct! I have to type those in manually and must have missed a few! I’ve got an update coming soon so I’ll make sure they get fixed!
Awesome! Does GMK have a set of Hiragana and that's what will be used or will those be custom? Sorry for the questions but I am interested in keycap designing and this set has really inspired me.
They have a set, yeah. This set will utilize the same sublegends as Serika, which differ slightly. The only custom shots would be the novelties :)
Post by: mr.squishy on Thu, 20 June 2019, 06:58:11
The clear big brain play here would be to get Kaiju and one of those EVa inspired kits and put them on opposite sides of a split keyboard.
All memes aside, this set looks incredible and I really hope it hits MOQ.
Post by: poolside on Thu, 20 June 2019, 11:06:40
MoreSuper excited for my metroplois set and if this runs I will for sure going in on it. Just curious, you have a rounded font on all the legends on these and I was curious if you were going to use custom legends for every key? Or are those placeholders for the standard cherry ones that GMK uses by default. Also all the keys on the diagram have a size of 1.25u when I am pretty sure some of them should be 2.25u or 1.75u.
This set is going to look super cool on my Tokyo 60 and it will be fun to have a Godzilla set on a Tokyo board.
Yeah it’s a close approximation legend for placeholder. Good catch! They will be standard GMK legends.
Also good catch on the sizes. You’re correct! I have to type those in manually and must have missed a few! I’ve got an update coming soon so I’ll make sure they get fixed!
Awesome! Does GMK have a set of Hiragana and that's what will be used or will those be custom? Sorry for the questions but I am interested in keycap designing and this set has really inspired me.
They have a set, yeah. This set will utilize the same sublegends as Serika, which differ slightly. The only custom shots would be the novelties :)
Good thing that you are going with the "complete" Serika-style hiragana sublegends.
I don't always like hiragana sublegends, but I am putting this set on my list.
The novelties are a great match to the base set. No novelties, no Kaiju :thumb:
Post by: harlekein on Thu, 20 June 2019, 11:09:51
Post by: Hueeeeeeeee on Thu, 20 June 2019, 15:48:09
Give me a exclamation point RAMA Artisan or...
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and this would be my endgame.
What a time to be
Post by: ella_zhoujx on Thu, 20 June 2019, 22:16:17
Literally have been dreaming of this colorway forever and it's got hiragana sub-legends! You know exactly what I like, I wanna see this next to my GMK Bento. :D
Give me a exclamation point RAMA Artisan or...Show Image(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/567850762001186818/591367465875800126/Capture.PNG)
and this would be my endgame.
What a time to bealivea keyboard enthusiast.
Totally agree with you. :thumb: Will save my money for all sets and RAMA Artisan.
Post by: Arithmetics on Wed, 26 June 2019, 00:39:18
Post by: DetectiveNio on Wed, 26 June 2019, 16:05:07
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Post by: nephlock on Wed, 26 June 2019, 16:08:48
Is there a planned date for this?
Nothing locked down, but hoping for early next year.
Post by: dugihk on Wed, 03 July 2019, 01:19:14
Post by: tiengalaxy on Wed, 07 August 2019, 11:57:25
Post by: urbantheii on Thu, 08 August 2019, 11:17:42
Post by: nephlock on Thu, 08 August 2019, 11:48:01
NE updates?
Sorry for the lack of them, real life has been busy busy lately. Hang tight, they're comin! :thumb:
Post by: bthezebra on Sat, 10 August 2019, 01:50:34
Post by: vicissitude on Sat, 10 August 2019, 02:04:04
Post by: jwilthethrill on Mon, 12 August 2019, 04:32:18
When will the GB possibly start?
this
Post by: Kokaloo on Thu, 12 September 2019, 16:33:09
Post by: lolafineday on Fri, 13 September 2019, 03:16:07
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Post by: nephlock on Fri, 13 September 2019, 08:25:13
Post by: zekth on Fri, 13 September 2019, 08:33:35
Working on an update soon. Currently traveling at the moment, but once I’m back in October I’ll have more time to get back on this. Thanks for the patience guys. Been a busy summer
Happy to read this. Waiting for the update!
Post by: vicissitude on Fri, 13 September 2019, 08:51:18
Post by: gminso on Sun, 06 October 2019, 00:17:00
it can replace esc or 1 in num row. ;D ;D
Post by: urbantheii on Sun, 06 October 2019, 10:40:21
Post by: ella_zhoujx on Thu, 24 October 2019, 01:24:11
Post by: CodeMayhem on Fri, 25 October 2019, 19:02:04
Post by: CodeMayhem on Fri, 25 October 2019, 19:09:56
just noticed that there's a 2u shift in the base kit. would you consider moving one of the 1u shifts into the base kit for arrow cluster 60's?
also any chance of using the v2 hiraganas?
Post by: Willhurt2008 on Sun, 03 November 2019, 02:30:40
Post by: ref on Sun, 03 November 2019, 10:12:06
nice set. is that possible put 3u space in any kit?
Post by: lolafineday on Wed, 06 November 2019, 00:58:54
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Post by: K05M0NAUT on Wed, 06 November 2019, 01:10:52
Post by: CodeMayhem on Wed, 06 November 2019, 02:03:25
Any idea on when the extra kits will show up on Novel keys? I really don’t want to miss out on getting the novelties.
This hasn't run yet, and will in all likelihood run on drop.
Post by: jagger27 on Wed, 06 November 2019, 11:12:36
PLEASE RUN IN PBT, this would be the perfect set for that
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It would have to be reverse dyesubbed but I agree, it would feel right in PBT.
Post by: CodeMayhem on Mon, 09 December 2019, 20:45:24
Post by: nephlock on Mon, 09 December 2019, 20:53:30
Shameless bumpAgreed. When is this set gonna get a heckin update! ****s taking forever... I heard somewhere that he’s working on it, and to look for it on Drop near the end of Q1 2020.
Post by: Willhurt2008 on Mon, 09 December 2019, 21:32:34
Shameless bumpAgreed. When is this set gonna get a heckin update! ****s taking forever... I heard somewhere that he’s working on it, and to look for it on Drop near the end of Q1 2020.
Yay! I'm going to buy the Gojira out of it!
Post by: nephlock on Tue, 10 December 2019, 00:36:53
Shameless bumpAgreed. When is this set gonna get a heckin update! ****s taking forever... I heard somewhere that he’s working on it, and to look for it on Drop near the end of Q1 2020.
Whoah!? I spy a wild update! Apologies friends and fellows for the delay on this, so thank your for your patience. While it might have been out of sight, it wasn't out of mind. Check the first page out for a few updates :).
Post by: lolafineday on Tue, 10 December 2019, 00:43:43
Been following this since the start! Absolutely love the colors! All in!Shameless bumpAgreed. When is this set gonna get a heckin update! ****s taking forever... I heard somewhere that he’s working on it, and to look for it on Drop near the end of Q1 2020.
Whoah!? I spy a wild update! Apologies friends and fellows for the delay on this, so thank your for your patience. While it might have been out of sight, it wasn't out of mind. Check the first page out for a few updates :).
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Post by: LXVRGS on Tue, 10 December 2019, 00:51:10
Post by: CodeMayhem on Tue, 10 December 2019, 14:35:45
Shameless bumpAgreed. When is this set gonna get a heckin update! ****s taking forever... I heard somewhere that he’s working on it, and to look for it on Drop near the end of Q1 2020.
when your shameless bump works....
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Post by: CodeMayhem on Tue, 10 December 2019, 14:52:10
Question about some of the legends, are you planning on using the v1 hiragana subs or the v2 subs like striker uses?
Also After looking through the kits some more noticed that there's no second Latin B in abnormalities.
Post by: harlekein on Wed, 11 December 2019, 04:20:45
Post by: leexy on Wed, 11 December 2019, 09:44:37
Is there any possibility of a R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn being added to the base kit?
+1
Post by: snelltrail on Thu, 12 December 2019, 03:27:01
Any chance you'd consider a R3 1.25u Control key for the Abnormalities kit? Would suit HHKB-style 40s layouts.
Post by: lakeboredom on Thu, 12 December 2019, 04:25:35
Post by: VXQN on Thu, 12 December 2019, 05:28:25
This set is growing on me a lot. Maybe it's my monitor, but that 172c looks nothing like the red orange in your renders. I wouldnt say anything, but they are completely different colors so there..
I also thought this, glad it's not just me. I think it's pretty important to make sure that the orange is red enough (like the renders).
Post by: LXVRGS on Thu, 12 December 2019, 07:42:11
Post by: VXQN on Thu, 12 December 2019, 08:29:42
(https://i.imgur.com/yvq5ZS6.jpg)
You can see that the beige is pretty close, but the oranges/reds are really quite different.
Post by: lolafineday on Thu, 12 December 2019, 08:50:11
Here's an image to illustrate my previous point:That is very differentShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/yvq5ZS6.jpg)
You can see that the beige is pretty close, but the oranges/reds are really quite different.
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Post by: nephlock on Fri, 13 December 2019, 01:20:06
Here's an image to illustrate my previous point:That is very differentShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/yvq5ZS6.jpg)
You can see that the beige is pretty close, but the oranges/reds are really quite different.
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You are not wrong. Those two colors are quite different. The intent with the RAL color as a ‘backup’ is to help them narrow the color in IF needed. We did something similar with the red in Metropolis. Color books are not 1-to-1 unfortunately, and this color is the closest in the RAL library (which is a much more limited palette than Pantone). I wouldn’t focus too much on the backup color, as the intention with that would be to modify closer to the Pantone anyway
Post by: lakeboredom on Fri, 13 December 2019, 02:40:38
Post by: zekth on Fri, 13 December 2019, 08:51:14
Post by: mali6k on Fri, 13 December 2019, 11:01:45
Post by: Rayndalf on Fri, 13 December 2019, 12:36:38
Post by: nephlock on Fri, 13 December 2019, 14:29:17
Ne 2nd no sublegend B avail? Personally I wouldn't use it myself, but that could be nice for some people, otherwise they'd have to go in on GMK 🅱️ or use the one with sublegends. Think of the children
Who gave children Alice boards?! I will be adding the second latin-only B :). However it will be added into the translation pack instead of the abnormalities. The abnormalities kit is already large enough that I don't want to increase that kit for pricing concerns. The translation kit would be needed to make the latin B effective to begin with, and additional 1u key in there shouldn't influence the pricing as easily. stay tuned for kit image update.
Post by: xchangmanx on Fri, 13 December 2019, 16:48:25
Post by: kaisn on Tue, 17 December 2019, 16:09:06
Not the biggest fan of drop but I'll pick it up anyway ;D
Post by: wilarseny on Tue, 17 December 2019, 16:41:03
Mostly I hate how alternating f-row looks on boards that squish f-row next to number row, like a lot of 75% boards do. It looks fine on TKL.
Post by: Pangowin on Tue, 17 December 2019, 18:29:19
(https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/sites/default/files/1_2.jpg)
Post by: dugihk on Tue, 17 December 2019, 19:28:05
Post by: pegasus21 on Sun, 12 January 2020, 02:58:23
Post by: 3tonjack on Tue, 14 January 2020, 21:38:07
Post by: hellotp on Wed, 15 January 2020, 13:07:40
Post by: PvtSkittles on Wed, 15 January 2020, 13:41:01
Post by: nephlock on Wed, 15 January 2020, 14:08:53
Any chance of RAMA caps? Would love to have an aluminum and brass of Kaiju!
Not on this one, sorry y'all!
Post by: lolafineday on Wed, 15 January 2020, 15:03:28
RIP, one with Godzilla wouldn't been sickkkkkAny chance of RAMA caps? Would love to have an aluminum and brass of Kaiju!
Not on this one, sorry y'all!
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Post by: hellotp on Fri, 17 January 2020, 02:47:52
Any chance of RAMA caps? Would love to have an aluminum and brass of Kaiju!
Not on this one, sorry y'all!
Nooooooooooo!!!!
Post by: gimpel on Mon, 20 January 2020, 03:05:49
Post by: nephlock on Mon, 20 January 2020, 10:57:51
What kind of F and J keys are included? Dished and barred or barred and unmarked or... yeah which combination?The standard, scooped and barred :).
Post by: lolafineday on Mon, 20 January 2020, 18:27:13
When is this, I wanna throw my money at you.What kind of F and J keys are included? Dished and barred or barred and unmarked or... yeah which combination?The standard, scooped and barred :).
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Post by: CodeMayhem on Mon, 20 January 2020, 19:57:19
When is this, I wanna throw my money at you.What kind of F and J keys are included? Dished and barred or barred and unmarked or... yeah which combination?The standard, scooped and barred :).
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the exact gb date hasn't been set. but based on the window I'd say the start of March or April on drop
Post by: hawkfan13 on Tue, 21 January 2020, 20:53:27
Post by: nephlock on Tue, 21 January 2020, 21:02:17
Is there a discord that you use to post updates, or just here on geekhack?
Just here on GH. I’ll post some stuff to my Instagram, but this is always the main point of contact. Don’t worry, if GH goes down I’ll wait for it to come back up before doing anything ;)
Post by: LXVRGS on Tue, 21 January 2020, 23:04:47
Post by: consumer on Tue, 21 January 2020, 23:54:23
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/nido04b.png)
Very wise - and thanks for clarifying, especially after the saga that is GSKT-00.
Post by: hellotp on Mon, 03 February 2020, 13:17:28
Post by: Slayer77 on Mon, 03 February 2020, 13:20:35
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Post by: LXVRGS on Mon, 03 February 2020, 15:07:39
Post by: nephlock on Mon, 03 February 2020, 15:21:33
Sets sell just as well with numpad in the base
This. Removing the numpad saves a few bucks on the base sure (typically less than $10), but then causes the need for a 35$ child kit. I find this weighting to be favoring a large punishment to those needing it in favor of a small gain for those who don’t, and the numbers don’t clearly show favor in either direction.
Post by: botchm on Mon, 03 February 2020, 15:23:01
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Post by: clik_clak on Mon, 03 February 2020, 15:24:11
Sets sell just as well with numpad in the base
This. Removing the numpad saves a few bucks on the base sure (typically less than $10), but then causes the need for a 35$ child kit. I find this weighting to be favoring a large punishment to those needing it in favor of a small gain for those who don’t, and the numbers don’t clearly show favor in either direction.
I wish more designers realized this.
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 21 February 2020, 23:51:47
Post by: nephlock on Sat, 22 February 2020, 00:37:14
The two R4 1.75u blank keycaps in the Abnormalities Kit are convex, right? I wanted to make sure because they are not marked convex in the kit picture, but GMK does have 1.75u convex tooling.
That's a great catch, and an oversight on my end! Kits are being finalized but I'll talk with them and see about getting those updated to the newer tooling.
Post by: botchm on Sun, 23 February 2020, 13:46:35
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Post by: Tennstrong on Mon, 24 February 2020, 03:42:34
Post by: nephlock on Mon, 24 February 2020, 10:16:19
Where will the desk mats be sold?
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The deskmats will also be available on Drop!
Personal preference maybe and probably too late, but it might look more natural with sublegends on the numpad too so it doesn't feel as empty. Either way, great looking set!
I appreciate your feedback! I considered this when working on it but ultimately designed them this way to match with the simplicity of the icon modifiers, so that the set overall has some breathing room and doesn't become overly complex visually. Kits have been finalized, so barring anything egregious, this is what you'll see next week.
DESKMAT UPDATE
In working on the deskmat samples, the cream and orange deskmat has such a high failure rate due to the lighter color that we don't feel comfortable releasing it as an option. Unfortunately, we will only be proceeding with the green variant.
Post by: CrispFunk on Mon, 24 February 2020, 10:23:29
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Post by: nephlock on Mon, 24 February 2020, 10:31:15
That's unfortunate about the cream and orange. That was such a sick colorway. Any chance those samples would be sold as b-stock or are they that bad?
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There weren’t enough made to sell, as this was just to get samples over to us. the bad ones were likely trashed. Apparently the problem exists with all white (or close to white) deskmats so I wouldn’t be surprised to see a big scale back on those designs.
Post by: lolafineday on Mon, 24 February 2020, 10:40:02
Awww this is so sad the cream one was so noice. Personally for my desk the green is too much I thinkThat's unfortunate about the cream and orange. That was such a sick colorway. Any chance those samples would be sold as b-stock or are they that bad?
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There weren’t enough made to sell, as this was just to get samples over to us. the bad ones were likely trashed. Apparently the problem exists with all white (or close to white) deskmats so I wouldn’t be surprised to see a big scale back on those designs.
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Post by: CrispFunk on Mon, 24 February 2020, 10:42:45
Same the green doesn't go too great with my setup but as a g-fan I will buy one anyway.Awww this is so sad the cream one was so noice. Personally for my desk the green is too much I thinkThat's unfortunate about the cream and orange. That was such a sick colorway. Any chance those samples would be sold as b-stock or are they that bad?
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There weren’t enough made to sell, as this was just to get samples over to us. the bad ones were likely trashed. Apparently the problem exists with all white (or close to white) deskmats so I wouldn’t be surprised to see a big scale back on those designs.
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Post by: botchm on Wed, 26 February 2020, 02:14:58
Where will the desk mats be sold?
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The deskmats will also be available on Drop!Personal preference maybe and probably too late, but it might look more natural with sublegends on the numpad too so it doesn't feel as empty. Either way, great looking set!
I appreciate your feedback! I considered this when working on it but ultimately designed them this way to match with the simplicity of the icon modifiers, so that the set overall has some breathing room and doesn't become overly complex visually. Kits have been finalized, so barring anything egregious, this is what you'll see next week.
DESKMAT UPDATE
In working on the deskmat samples, the cream and orange deskmat has such a high failure rate due to the lighter color that we don't feel comfortable releasing it as an option. Unfortunately, we will only be proceeding with the green variant.
Nooooo please
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Post by: nephlock on Wed, 26 February 2020, 17:42:39
Base - $120
Abnormalities - $45
Barriers - $18
Warnings - $35
Translations - $55
Post by: i luv chuletas on Wed, 26 February 2020, 17:53:02
Post by: D3LTA on Thu, 27 February 2020, 14:51:04
Post by: eksuen on Fri, 28 February 2020, 03:08:50
Since this is running on Drop, will they be doing any MOQ vs price drops?
No price drops. We typically order extras these days, which means all kits get made. We may cancel a kit if it severely under-performs such that buying extras doesn't really make sense for us. In such a case, you will always have the options to keep the remainder of your order or to cancel it entirely for a full refund.
Post by: FaKe_VirTual on Fri, 28 February 2020, 07:50:30
Also the „Neph Lock“ Key is a great add on!
Post by: Audiobs on Mon, 02 March 2020, 16:03:10
Post by: gminso on Mon, 02 March 2020, 16:59:53
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sorry nvm its L9
Post by: nephlock on Mon, 02 March 2020, 18:07:32
the alphas are much darker on Drop's page. Which ones are actually expected colors?
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sorry nvm its L9
Yes, it will be L9! The color shift is a bit of a by-product of different renderings. Especially given that GMK L9 doesn't come from any standard color libraries.
Post by: krio on Wed, 04 March 2020, 08:52:58
Post by: yhs on Wed, 04 March 2020, 09:19:18
Post by: nephlock on Wed, 04 March 2020, 10:28:15
What happened with the blue deskmat?
It looks like the photos of it got blasted with lots of light. Deskmats have a bit of a sheen so my guess is the light shifted the color a bit. I'll investigate on this and see what happened!
Post by: Nles on Wed, 04 March 2020, 12:40:34
Post by: nephlock on Wed, 04 March 2020, 14:43:58
Is it only me or does the deskmat on Drop seems to be not in green?
It's not just you. This is looking like a sampling error, and we are exploring steps to correct it.
Post by: nicole_loke_richards on Wed, 04 March 2020, 16:06:26
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Post by: nephlock on Wed, 04 March 2020, 17:44:19
Deskmat already sold out on Drop?? I’m sad!
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Don't worry. That was intentional. I've had them cancel the drop for the deskmat due to some color problems with the sample. We're going to re-open the drop after we iron the color issue out. Momentary hiccup, but I want the deskmat to turn out just as well as the keyset does :thumb:
Post by: CrispFunk on Wed, 04 March 2020, 17:57:57
Possible that those prerelease ones would be sold? I really was into that blue too tbh.Deskmat already sold out on Drop?? I’m sad!
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Don't worry. That was intentional. I've had them cancel the drop for the deskmat due to some color problems with the sample. We're going to re-open the drop after we iron the color issue out. Momentary hiccup, but I want the deskmat to turn out just as well as the keyset does :thumb:
Post by: nephlock on Wed, 04 March 2020, 18:01:32
Possible that those prerelease ones would be sold? I really was into that blue too tbh.Deskmat already sold out on Drop?? I’m sad!
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Don't worry. That was intentional. I've had them cancel the drop for the deskmat due to some color problems with the sample. We're going to re-open the drop after we iron the color issue out. Momentary hiccup, but I want the deskmat to turn out just as well as the keyset does :thumb:
There were only a couple of those ones actually made, just for sample purposes. None of the large manufacturing had begun, so there wont be any of that color produced for sale. Sorry mate.
Post by: lush_bunny on Wed, 04 March 2020, 23:20:25
Ordered Base + Abnormalities. Fingers crossed!
Post by: mr.squishy on Fri, 06 March 2020, 21:44:55
Post by: CodeMayhem on Thu, 26 March 2020, 05:24:53
Post by: nephlock on Thu, 26 March 2020, 11:35:05
Anything happening with the desk mat?
We've put in the request for updated samples. that process normally is close to a 4-week turnaround. With the state of crazy going on right now there is some backlog and slowdown. Thanks for being patient on this, i'll update everyone as soon as i get more answers myself.