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Nice looking keyboard, has that GB come and gone?
i think it's a good start
i'd like to see a little bit more going on if you're going for the space theme, since you're competing with quite a few sets in that slot
i think it's a good start
i'd like to see a little bit more going on if you're going for the space theme, since you're competing with quite a few sets in that slot
Tell me more!
Hey, love the idea of the set btw and the colours!
Just a concern for the base kit, considering that this set will be using custom text mods with lots of compatibility, GMK will have to make moulds for all of them which will drive the price up quite a bit. Something like this was seen in GMK Fro.Yo, but the smaller base kit made it still reasonably priced. How much it'd add I'm not sure, but it's just something to keep in mind of in case you wanted to cut it down for a more accessible price.
Look forward to seeing this in GB! :cool:
Hey, love the idea of the set btw and the colours!
Just a concern for the base kit, considering that this set will be using custom text mods with lots of compatibility, GMK will have to make moulds for all of them which will drive the price up quite a bit. Something like this was seen in GMK Fro.Yo, but the smaller base kit made it still reasonably priced. How much it'd add I'm not sure, but it's just something to keep in mind of in case you wanted to cut it down for a more accessible price.
Look forward to seeing this in GB! :cool:
it's a lot but it's less than you think given the volume that GMK sets sell nowadays
If it were much higher contrast with dark mods, green novelties and translucent Esc it would completely miss the mark on the original minimalism OP was going for.
and since you want it to be mottled, like the surface of the moon, it's worth considering using a different color on the mods
Hey, love the idea of the set btw and the colours!
Just a concern for the base kit, considering that this set will be using custom text mods with lots of compatibility, GMK will have to make moulds for all of them which will drive the price up quite a bit. Something like this was seen in GMK Fro.Yo, but the smaller base kit made it still reasonably priced. How much it'd add I'm not sure, but it's just something to keep in mind of in case you wanted to cut it down for a more accessible price.
Look forward to seeing this in GB! :cool:
I like it. Base set is super low contrast for the legend color though. You might consider choosing a lighter shade of grey/white.
Edit: Also, the display text was green. I think green novelties would add a lot to the theme. Maybe even a translucent escape or enter key?Show Image(https://external-preview.redd.it/YtK-pLeou2Ho9s3GxjaBzc9FXz2eb2IvrawRLPxcEJU.jpg?auto=webp&s=66bc9bdc07a457df6a2ab9be203f7ebd32ae7bd0)
If it were much higher contrast with dark mods, green novelties and translucent Esc it would completely miss the mark on the original minimalism OP was going for.
Wait, what?.. Where did op state this? This set is supposed to emulate a DSKY computer. The only quote I can find is "subtle, lighter and darker greys" which indicates nothing about low contrast legends or a lack of colored novelties (which are literally already offered in a kit).
I'm interested in this set, what is the novelty third from the left on R1 supposed to be? It looks like a mitochondria (might just be my medicine mind here) ^-^
If it were much higher contrast with dark mods, green novelties and translucent Esc it would completely miss the mark on the original minimalism OP was going for.
Wait, what?.. Where did op state this? This set is supposed to emulate a DSKY computer. The only quote I can find is "subtle, lighter and darker greys" which indicates nothing about low contrast legends or a lack of colored novelties (which are literally already offered in a kit).
That might have been a conversation on Discord and its what I meant when I wrote about subtlety. I dont want too much contrast (e.g. I really like if the mods and alphas arent too far apart from each other, or ideally are in the same colour; see Phosphorous).
If it were much higher contrast with dark mods, green novelties and translucent Esc it would completely miss the mark on the original minimalism OP was going for.
Wait, what?.. Where did op state this? This set is supposed to emulate a DSKY computer. The only quote I can find is "subtle, lighter and darker greys" which indicates nothing about low contrast legends or a lack of colored novelties (which are literally already offered in a kit).
That might have been a conversation on Discord and its what I meant when I wrote about subtlety. I dont want too much contrast (e.g. I really like if the mods and alphas arent too far apart from each other, or ideally are in the same colour; see Phosphorous).
I actually like the mods and alphas beeing the same color. My concern was the legends themselves beeing low contrast because in the renders they are near illegible. See SoWaRe or deep space for real life examples of what I'm talking about. However, if this set uses the same colors as ASCII, then it may just be an issue with the lighting in the renders because I can make ASCII out just fine.
The contrast on your render looks better. Dark legends are no bueno though.
The contrast on your render looks better. Dark legends are no bueno though.
Agree.
How about Option 1 with alphas. Option 2 with modifiers? How will that look with renders?
The contrast on your render looks better. Dark legends are no bueno though.
Agree.
How about Option 1 with alphas. Option 2 with modifiers? How will that look with renders?
To clarify light grey legends on alphas and dark grey legends on mods?
Yes, I think that would work very well.
Im not Best with kits, but i like including ISO people since it only adds like $5 base cost
Maybe a yellow 2u spacebar in the spacebar kit or 40s kit. Base kit has options for yellow space, but there's nothing for smaller sizes in yellow.
I think you should separate the numpad from the base kit to reduce costs.
numpad in the black color is offputting, so are the legends that aren't easily understood, I have no association with things like 'Vel' for a key I'd put on my keyboard (alt, control, etc). I think this needs to be re-evaluated, it seems like a set with too many visions it's trying to accomplish. Maybe you need to put the black alphas into the base, not sure but it just strikes me the wrong way
Specifically, I wonder if the base kit should have black-on-white keys instead of white-on-gray, and then perhaps the Lunar Module kit becomes white-on-gray.
Seems like there is a missed opportunity for some BoW
There should be a separate numpad kit that matches the rest of the set, or put the dark numpad into a separate kit. I'd like the option available to match the rest of the set.
ISO-FR
Spanish - Latin American
alternate colors for F keys - having them all the same color as the 0-9 keys does not look good on some 75% keyboard where the 0-9 and F keys are one giant grid (i.e. Singa)
Space at should probably be grey by default, but I think it needs a bit of white too. Yellow arrows are amazing, but would love white enter and escape for example.
White novelties instead of grey.
love your setup so far. I like white accents/novelties because White reminds me of the moon.
I would like to see a 3u space in there for the landing pad kit. **I have a split space bar on the Vortexgear Cypher and there are NO kits that have a 3.25u space. So the split is a 3u and a 3.25u space bar which I find really convenient, but really inconvenient that there are NO kits for it. If this increases the price of the kits, then I would say forget I mentioned it, but just a thought.
I would love to see some additions to the 40% ortho which would allow me to use the lunar module and that kit together to have a complete keyboard (I have an iris) 2 more R1 keys would do it! Good luck!
Option for mods without custom legends.
I would greatly prefer standard legends in the base kit.
Minivan backspace
1. Yellow split space bars could be somewhere? (2.75/2.25). If you put them in the 40's kit, that's cool, me and a coupla other people split up those into 40 ortho split bars and mail each other the subset.
3. If the whole thing was N9, or the numpad became...uh, not 2Bthat's cool too.
5. Every. Single. Time. Mito posts a new godspeed kit, people ask for GMK, he won't do it. Though this isn't a copy, it sure scratches the same itch. I think you have a winner.
teeny bit concerned about contrast on the grey keys.
Maybe a bit more yellow keys? Esc, caps, ctrl?
Might be interested in the dark alphas, just need to see a render first.
Coleman support
I would love to see a concept artisan made of copper (not sure if it would look better polished or blasted)
Modifiers and function keys kit but in Lunar Module colorway. Basically a new set in the Lunar Module colorway
More novelties, perhaps a NASA logo or stylized NASA logo
Maybe a VIM kit if there is enough interest
yes, an assembly kit with these custom text mods please (no to boring blank ergo mods)!
Please add an ergo kit to better support ortholinear and ergonomic boards.
A cool lunar landing desk mat
I like the original concept with the same light colour for both mods and alphas. I'm a sucker for low contrast though. Interchangeability with ASCII is a welcome bonus.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you GMK Modern Dolch Lunar!
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As per requests from the IC form, this is what N9 mods and 2B alphas would look like. More or less (arrows will have arrows, can't render unicode for some reason).
Also, I made another render of the Lunar Module.
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Quite frankly, I think the original design was best and the Lunar Module does not work as well as I though it would. Nor do the N9 alphas.
But let me know what you guys think!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you GMK Modern Dolch Lunar!
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As per requests from the IC form, this is what N9 mods and 2B alphas would look like. More or less (arrows will have arrows, can't render unicode for some reason).
Also, I made another render of the Lunar Module.
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Quite frankly, I think the original design was best and the Lunar Module does not work as well as I though it would. Nor do the N9 alphas.
But let me know what you guys think!
Keep the mods grey. I still like the Lunar Module kit though. Here's a KLE draft I made of it if for an HHKB layout if I end up buying. I think it looks good.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/RpQuZRL.png)
I like the monochromatic alphas+mods! Overall, though, it seems like a lot of grey. What about changing F5-F8 and Rset (Esc) to N9? Or F1-F4 and F9-F12?
I like the monochromatic alphas+mods! Overall, though, it seems like a lot of grey. What about changing F5-F8 and Rset (Esc) to N9? Or F1-F4 and F9-F12?
To include with the Lunar Module (N9 alphas)?
Two more quick renders, showcasing what it could look like on a HHKB (two versions, one for Ensaum but without mixing red and yellow, and one for me):
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The legends on the yellow keys should be N9. My bad. Please imagine they are.
IMO. the Lunar Module should be part of the base set.
Two more quick renders, showcasing what it could look like on a HHKB (two versions, one for Ensaum but without mixing red and yellow, and one for me):
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The legends on the yellow keys should be N9. My bad. Please imagine they are.
IMO. the Lunar Module should be part of the base set.
I like the monochromatic alphas+mods! Overall, though, it seems like a lot of grey. What about changing F5-F8 and Rset (Esc) to N9? Or F1-F4 and F9-F12?
To include with the Lunar Module (N9 alphas)?
Not necessarily, but maybe. I meant that I would consider putting them in the base kit.
IMO. the Lunar Module should be part of the base set.
I would probably agree. However, if it's decided not to do that (runner decides what they want for the vision), I'd just buy the lunar module. Personally, I can't imagine using this without it.
Current IC numbers show that a little under 50% want the Lunar Module Kit. I'm pretty sure that number will drop by 50% once they see the price in the 50-70 USD range.
Also considering adding R1 Esc + F5-F8 in N9 to Lunar Module kit.
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Im struggling to see the resemblance. Nice colors. Just missed the intent.
I love what you are doing with this kit, but please, please, please add UK ISO; it is only a couple extra keys but a deal breaker for me without it :(
I love what you are doing with this kit, but please, please, please add UK ISO; it is only a couple extra keys but a deal breaker for me without it :(
Is it these four yellow keycaps? Do you want them in the base kit so you don't have to purchase NorDeUK? And/or added to the N9 Lunar Module kit?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/3Kb2uvw.png)
I love what you are doing with this kit, but please, please, please add UK ISO; it is only a couple extra keys but a deal breaker for me without it :(
Is it these four yellow keycaps? Do you want them in the base kit so you don't have to purchase NorDeUK? And/or added to the N9 Lunar Module kit?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/3Kb2uvw.png)
Yeah, would need 8 extra keys total.
Curious: why is it a dealbreaker deLEES?
I love what you are doing with this kit, but please, please, please add UK ISO; it is only a couple extra keys but a deal breaker for me without it :(
Is it these four yellow keycaps? Do you want them in the base kit so you don't have to purchase NorDeUK? And/or added to the N9 Lunar Module kit?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/3Kb2uvw.png)
Yeah, would need 8 extra keys total.
Curious: why is it a dealbreaker deLEES?
The 4 highlighted in the base kit is what I'm after. Assuming average cost of other NorDeUK kits, it is a significant additionbal cost when all i need out of it is 4 keys. I can't justify the added expense. Fair if others can, but I can't.
Lunar has been still constantly present in my thoughts over these past few days and feel free to join the discussion on Discord in #mor-gmk-lunar (https://discord.gg/Xdnt5Xz) if you have any feedback.
In the meantime, the-one-and-only Salvun has just sent me a fantastic surprise...
Salvun's Lunar Footstep Artisan
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Let us know what you think!
This just came up on my feed lol
https://www.reddit.com/r/nasa/comments/dr0hc3/nasa_moon_landing_50th_anniversary_ny_times/
So what if I added a Third Stage Alpha kit? I'm guessing this is a really bad idea, especially since the Lunar Module alpha kit will probably run at around 70-80 EUR/USD.
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These alphas are 2M with 2B legends reversed standard colours.
So what if I added a Third Stage Alpha kit? I'm guessing this is a really bad idea, especially since the Lunar Module alpha kit will probably run at around 70-80 EUR/USD.
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These alphas are 2M with 2B legends reversed standard colours.
So what if I added a Third Stage Alpha kit? I'm guessing this is a really bad idea, especially since the Lunar Module alpha kit will probably run at around 70-80 EUR/USD.
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These alphas are 2M with 2B legends reversed standard colours.
I prefer the original design, personally.
GMK Lunar more like GMK Apollo
GMK Apollo more like GMK Lunar
I swear these two sets should really swap names at some point and make more sense thematically, but confuse everyone even more :p
Fair enough. I'm just glad this isn't (trying to) run in December against the Olivian Juggernaut++GMK Lunar more like GMK Apollo
GMK Apollo more like GMK Lunar
I swear these two sets should really swap names at some point and make more sense thematically, but confuse everyone even more :p
"GMK Apollo Guidance Computer with DSKY Interface" was a bit too long. 😉
Fair enough. I'm just glad this isn't (trying to) run in December against the Olivian Juggernaut++GMK Lunar more like GMK Apollo
GMK Apollo more like GMK Lunar
I swear these two sets should really swap names at some point and make more sense thematically, but confuse everyone even more :p
"GMK Apollo Guidance Computer with DSKY Interface" was a bit too long. 😉
I have a feeling like if it had dark grey mods, it would look a lot better, but that's just my opinion.
Fair enough. I'm just glad this isn't (trying to) run in December against the Olivian Juggernaut++GMK Lunar more like GMK Apollo
GMK Apollo more like GMK Lunar
I swear these two sets should really swap names at some point and make more sense thematically, but confuse everyone even more :p
"GMK Apollo Guidance Computer with DSKY Interface" was a bit too long. 😉
Well March 2020 was planned originally by me (I think I wrote about that somewhere in this thread) and I just noticed that's the month that Octix decided to run Apollo.
GMK DSKY would be a fun name, maybe more distinctive, more memorable, and easier to Google search, even if less easy to pronounce.
GMK DSKY would be a fun name, maybe more distinctive, more memorable, and easier to Google search, even if less easy to pronounce.
I completely agree. However, most will automatically associate "Lunar" with something to do with the Moon, while DSKY is extremely vague for most. I would personally prefer DSKY, but it was suggested I should go with Lunar.
Is there a high enough interest for the 40s kit? I hope there is because I'd really like to get that with this kit
Is there a high enough interest for the 40s kit? I hope there is because I'd really like to get that with this kit
Doesnt seem to be... 😕
Is there a high enough interest for the 40s kit? I hope there is because I'd really like to get that with this kit
Doesnt seem to be... 😕
Is there a high enough interest for the 40s kit? I hope there is because I'd really like to get that with this kit
Doesnt seem to be... 😕
+1 for 40's kit. I'll buy 5 if I have to.
I'm begging you to run this with R5 and R0.
Why has noone requested this so far?
Makes me sad (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100292.msg2849106#msg2849106).
3. I'm working on an Assembly Kit (ergo/40s/ortho) with MKUltra (he will be buying out any remaining MOQ, so it should get made regardless).
I'm begging you to run this with R5 and R0.
Why has noone requested this so far?
Makes me sad (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100292.msg2849106#msg2849106).
Mixed demand so far. Wonder what the stats are, as in for/against.
I'm begging you to run this with R5 and R0.
Why has noone requested this so far?
Makes me sad (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100292.msg2849106#msg2849106).
Mixed demand so far. Wonder what the stats are, as in for/against.
I'd be 100% in on R5/R0...build my satisfaction75 with gmk carbon R5/R0 and absolutely love it!
1. A few people have been asking for N9 (darker) Home/PgUp/PgDn/End keys for the rightmost column on 65% layouts. I have not yet addressed this directly but I'm still thinking about it.
2. The people from above gave me the idea to expand the novelty kit by a further 6 keys. Please take a look and tell me what you think. I have also taken the liberty of replacing the red with a different shade it's now RO2 instead of V1 (more red, less orange) and IT IS NOT COLOUR-ACCURATE in the render below. (Please note the arrow keys will have actual arrows, not text I can't render arrows for some reason.)
3. I'm working on an Assembly Kit (ergo/40s/ortho) with MKUltra (he will be buying out any remaining MOQ, so it should get made regardless). The first draft is below. It is a bit different in style than the other kits, because I'm trying to cater to MKUltra's expectations and style. All feedback is welcome!
Please note:
- the render below does not properly display the arrow keys (they will be actual arrows)
- the render does not properly display some of the concave keys (see above for specifics)
- please give me some feedback on the 3 additional keys in the bottom right corner (are all/any needed?)
I'd be super grateful for someone to go over the kit for errors etc.
4. Langelandia gave me the idea to honor the astronauts that took part in the Apollo 11 mission. If you look at the base kit below...
... and the ZXC keys, they have sub-legends with the date of the mission. The 3 astronauts themselves were Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, and Michael Collins.
So what if I added a "Buzz" sub-legend to the B key, "Neil" to N, and "Michael" to M? They're all right next to each other (there are no coincidences).
Moridin: I submitted one response. I was allowed to submit more than one though-maybe change that? Does r0 r5 add to the price?
Rest of the community: I like R0/R5. Id still buy it as it stands now. Anyone dislike it as Much as I like it? Is it a dealbreaker for some of you? I dont hear much about it vs rare board compatibility kits and such.
oh dang an ergo kit! Would the ergo kit have r0 & r5 as well?
Sad to see the norde kit go. :(
I dont hope bc of the rough fate for the norde kit on phosphorus you will not give it a second chance in lunar! Which is a must buy for me :p
Will this have Rama or other special Keys/Deskmats?
Is there no way that Nord/UK/ISO will make it into the buy?
Updated the Assembly Kit. Supports more layouts now, including XD75 and various other rare layouts.
love it so much, gonna be my first gmk keycap :thumb:
I really like the overall look of the set, but I'm not too keen on the mods.
Will see spontanously if this might be a deal breaker for me.
sad no R0&R5 :(
What colour are the legenda on the Lunar Module (N9 Alphas Kit)? Can't tell if they're white or light grey.
This kit is amazing and I'm in for the Assembly kit for sure, but why does it have no accent keys? Seems like all the flashy renders are showing off the yellows and reds, which you get none of in the assembly kit. Nada. Not one. :(
I'm slowly starting to work on the desk pads (900x400 mm, same factory as NK).
Would this design be of interest to you?
Lunar Pad
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Tried my hand at a few more renders today (still learning so far from perfect or... you know... accurate). I give you what the Lunar Module (N9 alphas) kit could look like...
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Would you be able to make a separate full set including dark alphas and mods?
So we wouldn't have to buy base kit and second alphas?
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What about this one?
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What about this one?
Another idea...
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I love this one! I feel that the yellow bottom left text is off putting though. Everything else about it is amazing!
Another idea...
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Another idea...
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The "GMK LUNAR" legend is too big and distracting. Barring that... outstanding imagery I'll be getting one of these deskmats, whether I join in for the keycap set or not.
Another idea...
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The "GMK LUNAR" legend is too big and distracting. Barring that... outstanding imagery I'll be getting one of these deskmats, whether I join in for the keycap set or not.
I'll drop the branding.
For me it's ready :P
I love it, and I can't wait!
PS: Great time for "SPACE" sets actually, Lunar & Apollo, perfect duo! :)
Wish Octix had managed to secure a GB spot 1 month earlier or later we're going to eat into each other's sales. Mine was set for over 6 months now, so didn't have any way to manoeuvre.
Another idea...I really like this. Buy this without hesitation
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I love how this set is looking! My friend and I want to get in, but the ZXC BNM sublegends are a deal breaker for the alpha sets :/ Would it be possible for those to be optional?
I love how this set is looking! My friend and I want to get in, but the ZXC BNM sublegends are a deal breaker for the alpha sets :/ Would it be possible for those to be optional?
Sorry, too late.
I think fans of this set might enjoy this:
Guys, I have four deskmat designs and vendors are asking me to cut them down to three! Please let me know which one I should drop...
Novelty Pattern
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Astronaut Looking Back at Earth from Moon (still a rough draft)
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Authentic Technical Flight Plan
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Flight Plan
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Lol. Think it's the best one of them.Guys, I have four deskmat designs and vendors are asking me to cut them down to three! Please let me know which one I should drop...
Novelty Pattern
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Astronaut Looking Back at Earth from Moon (still a rough draft)
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Authentic Technical Flight Plan
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Flight Plan
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The astronaut moon one doesn't really for the rest. so maybe drop that?
Flight plan > Original Flight Plan > Novelties > Astronaut.
Flight plan > Original Flight Plan > Novelties > Astronaut.
I agree with you in my preferences, but my gut is that the astronaut is gonna be popular but that the flight plans would cannibalize each other
The astronaut moon one doesn't really for the rest. so maybe drop that?
The problem is all 4 are different and cool. Ones technical, ones graphicy, ones emotional, and ones gucci. LoL. I could see how they appeal to different people.
I love how this set is looking! My friend and I want to get in, but the ZXC BNM sublegends are a deal breaker for the alpha sets :/ Would it be possible for those to be optional?
Sorry, too late.
Darn, that's very unfortunate... They feel more a part of the novelties set than of the alphas.
It's such a shame about the base kits, but I think I'll at least go for the novelties.
In any case, good luck!
Guys, I have four deskmat designs and vendors are asking me to cut them down to three! Please let me know which one I should drop...
Novelty Pattern
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Astronaut Looking Back at Earth from Moon (still a rough draft)
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Authentic Technical Flight Plan
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Flight Plan
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I love how this set is looking! My friend and I want to get in, but the ZXC BNM sublegends are a deal breaker for the alpha sets :/ Would it be possible for those to be optional?
Sorry, too late.
Darn, that's very unfortunate... They feel more a part of the novelties set than of the alphas.
It's such a shame about the base kits, but I think I'll at least go for the novelties.
In any case, good luck!
I'm on the same boat. They just look off. Being stock colors maybe some day there'll be a set with the same alphas that you take and put on this kit but that's a big "maybe". Will probably just go with Apollo and the novelties/deskmat from this set. I honestly like this set a lot more, but oh well.
Same with memorabilia sublegends. A kind of deal breaker making a kit not so universal. But I'm late to the IC, so my opinion doesn't really count, if these legends are fixed. I'd put it to the novelties set or put regular keycaps with no sublegends to novelties set, whatever to provide a choice to celebrate or not celebrate the specific date. Currently it's mandatory to show off "appreciation" of theme, however this may drive off those attracted by colorway and not by the theme of the set.
Custom mods just have the same single line word(s) as regular ones, and frankly no one cares what's written there, so they don't pop up. Sublegends, however, when applied to alphas unevenly (not every keycap having sublegend) will be very visible and will attract eye immediately. The thing is uneven spread on a keyboard, not the sublegends themselves: check GMK ASCII, where each alpha key has some custom sublegend.
I would be interested in this set (Command, Lunar and novelties kits) if not for sublegends in each of Alphas set. Maybe drop sublegends from Lunar module?
Finally got proper renders for the pattern and astronaut mats.
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can the poll include the astronaut in white? suddenly he became orange. I liked how it was all white and black.Agreed, I liked it better in monochrome.
Custom mods just have the same single line word(s) as regular ones, and frankly no one cares what's written there, so they don't pop up. Sublegends, however, when applied to alphas unevenly (not every keycap having sublegend) will be very visible and will attract eye immediately. The thing is uneven spread on a keyboard, not the sublegends themselves: check GMK ASCII, where each alpha key has some custom sublegend.
I would be interested in this set (Command, Lunar and novelties kits) if not for sublegends in each of Alphas set. Maybe drop sublegends from Lunar module?
Like I mentioned earlier, GMK has already priced this set and the GB starts in a week there is too little time to make kit changes now. I could have polled this topic a month or two ago but it's too late now. Then there's the price issue another 12 keys would have brought the prices up even more. Sorry. 😕
Custom mods just have the same single line word(s) as regular ones, and frankly no one cares what's written there, so they don't pop up. Sublegends, however, when applied to alphas unevenly (not every keycap having sublegend) will be very visible and will attract eye immediately. The thing is uneven spread on a keyboard, not the sublegends themselves: check GMK ASCII, where each alpha key has some custom sublegend.
I would be interested in this set (Command, Lunar and novelties kits) if not for sublegends in each of Alphas set. Maybe drop sublegends from Lunar module?
Like I mentioned earlier, GMK has already priced this set and the GB starts in a week there is too little time to make kit changes now. I could have polled this topic a month or two ago but it's too late now. Then there's the price issue another 12 keys would have brought the prices up even more. Sorry. 😕
ngl those sublegends are a _big_ yikes and a definite deal breaker for me as well.
and honestly I don't really see how adding standard alpha keys there and putting the sublegend keys into the novelties set instead would affect the price too much as those standard alpha keys wouldn't require any new molds being made.
if anything at all it would make the novelties kit a bit more expensive.
Why are the sub legends bothering you so much? Theyre a part of the design of the set and a tribute to the astronauts of Apollo 11, making the theme whole.
Why are the sub legends bothering you so much? Theyre a part of the design of the set and a tribute to the astronauts of Apollo 11, making the theme whole.
Just what FearsomeCubedWarrior said, simply they look weird. As for the "theme" I just thought that it was an AGC/DSKY themed set, not a broader "moon landing" set. So having the date and the names of the three astronauts randomly in sublegends doesn't make sense to me. But you're the designer and it's your set so I defer to you on what's "within theme" or not.
As for the timeframe, I'm honestly just not in here a lot. I loved the set when it first showed up back in October/November and just had it on my radar. Never crossed my mind the decision to add 6 new molds for some funky looking subs would be made.
But hey, like you said, too late to make changes now. So it's all water under the bridge. I still think Apollo + Lunar novelties/deskmat will make an awesome combo so I'm looking forward to that.
I confirmed the base-kit is $160 from TKC.
Is this true? Is it because of the new imprint in modifiers?
It is surprising that it is so expensive even though it is stock color.
Would it be possible to split base and numpad?