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Title: [IC] Earfbound (Confirming Vendor)
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 07 October 2015, 05:57:30
* [Update] Earfbuond is back and in motion to be run through old school methods and dedicated proxies around APAC, EU and the Americas - watch this space.

DSA Renders
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(http://i.imgur.com/0MezEmF.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/PHkxuo8.png)

More images HERE (http://imgur.com/XadK1Dm).

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Hey all,

This is my first foray into keycap design (read; I have no idea what I'm doing), and what better way to begin than to pay homage to one of the all time greats...that is, Earthfbound!

My inspiration starts from the amazing wallpaper I've been staring at over the past month:
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(http://images7.alphacoders.com/475/475456.jpg)


I know this may not suit everyone, but I've given it a crack non the less and came up with the following (version 6):

Material: ABS (Doubleshot)
Profile: DSA
Mount: Cherry MX
Color Codes: BED, GFE, VBV, YW, RDA
Font: Engravers’ Gothic (Modern Selectric http://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-modern-selectric-keyset/ (http://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-modern-selectric-keyset/))

Note; International kits will be in Dye-Sub on Signature Plastics' standard font

Main Set:
 TKL Kit
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/K2DpXUC.png)

Child Deals:
 Numpad Kit
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/Sn2zQLE.png)

 Alternate Modifiers Kit
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/7huY3JX.png)

 ISO Kit
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/QsQFryR.png)

 Alternate Layout Kit
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/Wxvl2cy.png)

 Novelties Kit
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/azgArWw.png)

 Planck/ATOMIC Layout Kit
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/lzLyCj3.png)

 Alternate Arrows Kit
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/sbRbJaS.png)

 Homing Kit
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/hZtXaWs.png)

 International (Cyrillic/UK/DE/DK/ES/FI/SW/FR//IT/NO) Kits
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/ZIBOrWp.png)
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/clczrZp.png)
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/KJH6xmc.png)
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/L1vWj2N.png)
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/xzNMiUO.png)
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/5J0tleG.png)
 
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(http://i.imgur.com/UUqcKIq.png)
 
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PMK Chip Colors
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~Edits
2:
  Added Planck/ATOMIC set
3:
  Added blue/green ESC key to Alternate Modifiers Kit
  Added Alternate Arrows Kit
4:
  Added 'SMAAAASH!!' key to Novelties Kit
5:
  Added 'Crater' ESC to Alternate Modifiers Kit
  Added 'SMAAAASH!!' color options to novelties
  Added Homing Kit
  Added International (Cyrillic/UK/DE/DK/ES/FI/SW/IT/NO) Kits
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  Added x1.25 Novelities
7:
  Added SP color chips for reference
8:
  Added renders (HUGE thanks to the main man KingRama for the renders)
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  Added DSA pricing
10:
  Removed DSA pricing (will need to be re-negotiated depending on distributor)
  Added Massdrop interest check
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Zorberema on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:04:01
Looks sweet! :) I'd love a planck kit, as well as european kit / one kit for each country! Check out granite; it managed the child deals extremely well! :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:23:17
Really like it. The colorway is pretty gorgeous, although the lavender could be used a bit more. Two small things, there should be a Blue/green escape key, and mono legend arrow keys.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: dgneo on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:37:43
This looks great, my only issue personally is I'm not a huge fan of the font on the caps.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: stoic-lemon on Wed, 07 October 2015, 06:38:16
I think it looks great.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 07 October 2015, 07:04:29
Looks sweet! :) I'd love a planck kit, as well as european kit / one kit for each country! Check out granite; it managed the child deals extremely well! :)

Thanks! I've added a Planck/Atomic kit. The internationals however may take some time as I'll need to manually find/configure all the varying characters, you wouldn't happen to have a template anywhere would you? :)

Really like it. The colorway is pretty gorgeous, although the lavender could be used a bit more. Two small things, there should be a Blue/green escape key, and mono legend arrow keys.

Cheers! Well the only lavender I had to work with was the roof of the house :)~

I've added the mono legend arrows and moved them to a specific 'Alternate Arrows Kit' as well as the blue/green escape key.


This looks great, my only issue personally is I'm not a huge fan of the font on the caps.


The font is for representative (?) purposes only, and will more closely resemble say the recent Modern Selectric set (http://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-modern-selectric-keyset/ (http://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-modern-selectric-keyset/))

Do you have another font in mind?

I think it looks great.

Thanks!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: dgneo on Wed, 07 October 2015, 07:43:04

This looks great, my only issue personally is I'm not a huge fan of the font on the caps.


The font is for representative (?) purposes only, and will more closely resemble say the recent Modern Selectric set (http://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-modern-selectric-keyset/ (http://pimpmykeyboard.com/sa-modern-selectric-keyset/))

Do you have another font in mind?


Ah okay. I'm a big fan of the Modern Selectric font, so if that's what you choose than I'm a fan!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: just66in on Wed, 07 October 2015, 07:43:57
I like this. Man, there's loads of SA profile keycaps in my "to acquire" list. Stay calm wallet...
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: graefeln on Wed, 07 October 2015, 08:06:05
I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this set. It looks good so far, but I have to say I would love to see a 'SMAAAASH!' key as a replacement for enter or something (perhaps in the novelty kit).
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: SL89 on Wed, 07 October 2015, 08:49:08
yup, i like it
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: harlw on Wed, 07 October 2015, 09:54:22
great idea!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: romevi on Wed, 07 October 2015, 11:09:55
Fantastic! Still haven't played it, even though I own the entire Mother series in cartridge format.  :p
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Zorberema on Wed, 07 October 2015, 11:21:45
Looks sweet! :) I'd love a planck kit, as well as european kit / one kit for each country! Check out granite; it managed the child deals extremely well! :)

Thanks! I've added a Planck/Atomic kit. The internationals however may take some time as I'll need to manually find/configure all the varying characters, you wouldn't happen to have a template anywhere would you? :)
Here's how granite did it; you'd need an ISO enter + shift as well!
(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-3318_20140823133913_ab4e2c31006eef73.jpg?auto=format&fit=crop&w=761&dpr=2)
This would cover a majority of european users! :) If you search up mito DSA Sci-Fi you can see that he had a specific deal for each country; your choice how you want to keep it! :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: trenzafeeds on Wed, 07 October 2015, 12:30:55
Looks sweet! :) I'd love a planck kit, as well as european kit / one kit for each country! Check out granite; it managed the child deals extremely well! :)

Thanks! I've added a Planck/Atomic kit. The internationals however may take some time as I'll need to manually find/configure all the varying characters, you wouldn't happen to have a template anywhere would you? :)
Here's how granite did it; you'd need an ISO enter + shift as well!
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(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-3318_20140823133913_ab4e2c31006eef73.jpg?auto=format&fit=crop&w=761&dpr=2)

This would cover a majority of european users! :) If you search up mito DSA Sci-Fi you can see that he had a specific deal for each country; your choice how you want to keep it! :)

As someone who would actually buy an international kit, I would dramatically prefer separate deals for each country. I know its not always feasible because of concerns around demand, but it's a lot more expensive to have to buy a whole kit with a lot of keys I'm not going to use.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 07 October 2015, 14:22:09
I'll be passing on this since it's all Row 3 SA ( :( ), but I love the inspiration.   :thumb:   The resulting set ends up looking a bit like Calm Depths meets HyperFuse, which is nice, though I'd probably change the color of the mod legends as they seem to stand out a bit too much in my opinion.  The alphas have complementary blues while the mods have contrasting purple/beige.  Just my 2 cents though.  :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: neverused on Wed, 07 October 2015, 14:53:02
It's a shame it'd be SA
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: romevi on Wed, 07 October 2015, 14:54:22
It's a happiness it'd be SA

Fixed that for you.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: neverused on Wed, 07 October 2015, 14:59:52
It's a happiness it'd be SA

Fixed that for you.
Nope. The height of R1 and the profile overall lend itself to easily introducing lateral force on the switch and increasing friction. Unless you adapt to the profile for the aesthetic appeal (it is very striking), I personally haven't found an SA set that I enjoy using.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: dustinhxc on Wed, 07 October 2015, 15:09:49
Damn I loved that game..
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 07 October 2015, 16:48:32
I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this set. It looks good so far, but I have to say I would love to see a 'SMAAAASH!' key as a replacement for enter or something (perhaps in the novelty kit).

'SMAAAASH!' key added :)

Looks sweet! :) I'd love a planck kit, as well as european kit / one kit for each country! Check out granite; it managed the child deals extremely well! :)

Thanks! I've added a Planck/Atomic kit. The internationals however may take some time as I'll need to manually find/configure all the varying characters, you wouldn't happen to have a template anywhere would you? :)
Here's how granite did it; you'd need an ISO enter + shift as well!
Show Image
(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-3318_20140823133913_ab4e2c31006eef73.jpg?auto=format&fit=crop&w=761&dpr=2)

This would cover a majority of european users! :) If you search up mito DSA Sci-Fi you can see that he had a specific deal for each country; your choice how you want to keep it! :)

Thanks for the info, I'll try get to this at some stage after work =) to be honest I'm wanting it as fair as possible, so a deal for each country sounds good!

I'll be passing on this since it's all Row 3 SA ( :( ), but I love the inspiration.   :thumb:   The resulting set ends up looking a bit like Calm Depths meets HyperFuse, which is nice, though I'd probably change the color of the mod legends as they seem to stand out a bit too much in my opinion.  The alphas have complementary blues while the mods have contrasting purple/beige.  Just my 2 cents though.  :)

Would it make any difference if it was varying profile SA? :P

I've made a little 'contrast' comparison (see below), don't think I can make it 'darker' without it looking somewhat 'dirty':

(http://i.imgur.com/SnvJxHY.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Niomosy on Wed, 07 October 2015, 16:59:47
Ugh, Joker + Dasher/Dancer, + Dusk, and now this?  My wallet can only take so much.  I like the color scheme so I'm going to keep an eye on this one and see how things go with time and wallet.

Time to bump up the beer money generation, I guess ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 07 October 2015, 19:05:41
I'll be passing on this since it's all Row 3 SA ( :( ), but I love the inspiration.   :thumb:   The resulting set ends up looking a bit like Calm Depths meets HyperFuse, which is nice, though I'd probably change the color of the mod legends as they seem to stand out a bit too much in my opinion.  The alphas have complementary blues while the mods have contrasting purple/beige.  Just my 2 cents though.  :)

Would it make any difference if it was varying profile SA? :P

I've made a little 'contrast' comparison (see below), don't think I can make it 'darker' without it looking somewhat 'dirty':

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/SnvJxHY.png)


Yes it would.  :D  I wouldn't mind another sculpted SA set, but all row 3 just wasn't for me. 

The more I look at it, the more the current mod colors grow on me.  So maybe it isn't as big of a deal as I originally made out.  But I am curious why you went with the beige to begin with?  I don't see that color theme in the original inspiration picture, so I'm just curious.  :)  That said, pulling more colors from the original picture, have you tried a color similar to the "cliff" colors as the base for the mods?  Seems to be a more neutral tone to me.  Though at that point the set is largely blue/grey, which is both a little less exciting and more like Calm Depths, which I don't think is the right choice.  Hmm.  (pardon my rambling :)) )
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 07 October 2015, 19:38:01
I'll be passing on this since it's all Row 3 SA ( :( ), but I love the inspiration.   :thumb:   The resulting set ends up looking a bit like Calm Depths meets HyperFuse, which is nice, though I'd probably change the color of the mod legends as they seem to stand out a bit too much in my opinion.  The alphas have complementary blues while the mods have contrasting purple/beige.  Just my 2 cents though.  :)

Would it make any difference if it was varying profile SA? :P

I've made a little 'contrast' comparison (see below), don't think I can make it 'darker' without it looking somewhat 'dirty':

Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/SnvJxHY.png)


Yes it would.  :D  I wouldn't mind another sculpted SA set, but all row 3 just wasn't for me. 

The more I look at it, the more the current mod colors grow on me.  So maybe it isn't as big of a deal as I originally made out.  But I am curious why you went with the beige to begin with?  I don't see that color theme in the original inspiration picture, so I'm just curious.  :)  That said, pulling more colors from the original picture, have you tried a color similar to the "cliff" colors as the base for the mods?  Seems to be a more neutral tone to me.  Though at that point the set is largely blue/grey, which is both a little less exciting and more like Calm Depths, which I don't think is the right choice.  Hmm.  (pardon my rambling :)) )

:) well I was tossing up between row 3 or 1-1-2-3-4-4 (with SP row 3 Shift and Space Bar), your thoughts?

The beige was as 'close' as I could get to the browney/rocky(grey?) cliff colors without looking too 'dirty' and with what the ABS color palette allows. I tried quite a few varients to make it suitable enough to the cliff and still look good with the violet legends. Hope that made some sense  ;D 
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: graefeln on Wed, 07 October 2015, 20:08:22
I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this set. It looks good so far, but I have to say I would love to see a 'SMAAAASH!' key as a replacement for enter or something (perhaps in the novelty kit).

'SMAAAASH!' key added :)


It's beautiful but, and this is my fault, 'SMAAAASH!!' should have two exclamation points.
I seriously can't wait to see how this turns out - Earthbound is just an amazing game and I loved it when I was younger.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 07 October 2015, 20:54:01
I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this set. It looks good so far, but I have to say I would love to see a 'SMAAAASH!' key as a replacement for enter or something (perhaps in the novelty kit).

'SMAAAASH!' key added :)


It's beautiful but, and this is my fault, 'SMAAAASH!!' should have two exclamation points.
I seriously can't wait to see how this turns out - Earthbound is just an amazing game and I loved it when I was younger.

No problems at all, easy fix :)

I'll also add a few more color options to align with the other novelties.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 07 October 2015, 23:00:44
Looks sweet! :) I'd love a planck kit, as well as european kit / one kit for each country! Check out granite; it managed the child deals extremely well! :)

Thanks! I've added a Planck/Atomic kit. The internationals however may take some time as I'll need to manually find/configure all the varying characters, you wouldn't happen to have a template anywhere would you? :)
Here's how granite did it; you'd need an ISO enter + shift as well!
Show Image
(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-3318_20140823133913_ab4e2c31006eef73.jpg?auto=format&fit=crop&w=761&dpr=2)

This would cover a majority of european users! :) If you search up mito DSA Sci-Fi you can see that he had a specific deal for each country; your choice how you want to keep it! :)

As someone who would actually buy an international kit, I would dramatically prefer separate deals for each country. I know its not always feasible because of concerns around demand, but it's a lot more expensive to have to buy a whole kit with a lot of keys I'm not going to use.

Separate options added :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: harlw on Wed, 07 October 2015, 23:51:31
I'd like to see the novelties also in the modifier bottom row personally.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 08 October 2015, 00:17:33
I'd like to see the novelties also in the modifier bottom row personally.

Done! I'm unsure of how many novelties are 'allowed' so we may need to split them if it becomes too costly :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: sealcouch on Fri, 16 October 2015, 19:46:37
I'd be all about this! I'm a huge EB fan.  I'm gonna be keeping a close eye on this.

Here's something I made a few months ago when I was bored.
http://i.imgur.com/b0JTcuq.jpg
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Sat, 17 October 2015, 01:59:20
I'd be all about this! I'm a huge EB fan.  I'm gonna be keeping a close eye on this.

Here's something I made a few months ago when I was bored.
http://i.imgur.com/b0JTcuq.jpg

Awesome! here's hoping you have awesome skillz in 3D rendering  :p

I'm trying to stay away from anything proprietary e.g. the ESC key in your image, as SP has some strict rules around producing anything copyrighted (...I think :|)

From one fan to another, I hope we can make this happen :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: admiralvorian on Thu, 05 November 2015, 11:16:50
this

this could be REALLY dope

I haven't purchased anything besides a Cherry or OEM profile set in forever. If this moves forward it will be my first SA set.


Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: frosty on Thu, 05 November 2015, 11:26:25
non related- is this from the game "to the moon"?

btw the set looks great.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: romevi on Thu, 05 November 2015, 11:27:20
non related- is this from the game "to the moon"?

btw the set looks great.


It's EarthBound (Mother 2 in Japan).
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Butter on Thu, 05 November 2015, 12:15:51
The novelties kit look really good. Can you separate the image when I click on the image it just make it even smaller.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Zanduby on Thu, 05 November 2015, 12:18:23
Huge Earthbound fan, this set is great. I love the novelties set. So many awesome sets in this forum.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Firebolt1914 on Thu, 05 November 2015, 13:35:51
I would love this set especiallly in all row 3
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: lashiel on Thu, 05 November 2015, 13:56:59
Just noticed this. The colors are great . But there's too many keysets on the horizon....!

I need more keyboards to put these on. And a bigger wallet.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: jaffers on Thu, 05 November 2015, 14:48:59
I like, I like it a lot. Nice colours ^:)

Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 05 November 2015, 15:29:48
this

this could be REALLY dope

I haven't purchased anything besides a Cherry or OEM profile set in forever. If this moves forward it will be my first SA set.


Cheers dude, there are plenty of SA sets around these days, I'm hoping to let this simmer (while I work out how to actually get it off the ground) until the proper shift keys (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76674.0) are sorted out with SP (PMK) so we get a nice 'properly' sculpted SA set  :thumb:

I would love this set especiallly in all row 3

See above hehe

Huge Earthbound fan, this set is great. I love the novelties set. So many awesome sets in this forum.

Yeah it's great to see so many people getting interested in this hobby, I used to be a full time lurker and am glad I made the switch  :)

The novelties kit look really good. Can you separate the image when I click on the image it just make it even smaller.

Sure can, here you go:

(http://i.imgur.com/azgArWw.png)

non related- is this from the game "to the moon"?

btw the set looks great.


It's EarthBound (Mother 2 in Japan).

 :thumb:

Just noticed this. The colors are great . But there's too many keysets on the horizon....!

I need more keyboards to put these on. And a bigger wallet.

Haha, cheers dude. I'm hoping to organise some color chips for SP and see how they look in real life :)

I like, I like it a lot. Nice colours ^:)



Thanks :D
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: W_hinklebottom on Thu, 05 November 2015, 16:45:35
I'm not sure what all font options are available but it might be cool exploring the one the text in the game was. I am not a 100% it would look good until it was on some renders. I am talking about the pixel style like this

(http://earthboundcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hack1.png)

or something like these

(http://legendsoflocalization.com/media/earthbound/new-game/alphabets.png)

edit* added the starting alphabet
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 05 November 2015, 18:27:47
I'm not sure what all font options are available but it might be cool exploring the one the text in the game was. I am not a 100% it would look good until it was on some renders. I am talking about the pixel style like this

Show Image
(http://earthboundcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hack1.png)


or something like these

Show Image
(http://legendsoflocalization.com/media/earthbound/new-game/alphabets.png)


edit* added the starting alphabet

Cool idea, and maybe someone can elaborate on this but I think we are limited to a very small subset of fonts, at least with the SA profile manufactured by SP (PMK).
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Steezus on Thu, 05 November 2015, 23:12:31
I'm not sure what all font options are available but it might be cool exploring the one the text in the game was. I am not a 100% it would look good until it was on some renders. I am talking about the pixel style like this

Show Image
(http://earthboundcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hack1.png)


or something like these

Show Image
(http://legendsoflocalization.com/media/earthbound/new-game/alphabets.png)


edit* added the starting alphabet

Cool idea, and maybe someone can elaborate on this but I think we are limited to a very small subset of fonts, at least with the SA profile manufactured by SP (PMK).

Unless you want to pay for custom molds for a new font then you will be very limited when it comes to options sadly. Unless you choose to dye-sub but I highly doubt that's what you're going for.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 05 November 2015, 23:21:46
I'm not sure what all font options are available but it might be cool exploring the one the text in the game was. I am not a 100% it would look good until it was on some renders. I am talking about the pixel style like this

Show Image
(http://earthboundcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hack1.png)


or something like these

Show Image
(http://legendsoflocalization.com/media/earthbound/new-game/alphabets.png)


edit* added the starting alphabet

Cool idea, and maybe someone can elaborate on this but I think we are limited to a very small subset of fonts, at least with the SA profile manufactured by SP (PMK).

Unless you want to pay for custom molds for a new font then you will be very limited when it comes to options sadly. Unless you choose to dye-sub but I highly doubt that's what you're going for.

Thanks for the clarification.

Yeah not thinking dye-sub would be a popular option :(
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Steezus on Thu, 05 November 2015, 23:36:49
I'm not sure what all font options are available but it might be cool exploring the one the text in the game was. I am not a 100% it would look good until it was on some renders. I am talking about the pixel style like this

Show Image
(http://earthboundcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hack1.png)


or something like these

Show Image
(http://legendsoflocalization.com/media/earthbound/new-game/alphabets.png)


edit* added the starting alphabet

Cool idea, and maybe someone can elaborate on this but I think we are limited to a very small subset of fonts, at least with the SA profile manufactured by SP (PMK).

Unless you want to pay for custom molds for a new font then you will be very limited when it comes to options sadly. Unless you choose to dye-sub but I highly doubt that's what you're going for.

Thanks for the clarification.

Yeah not thinking dye-sub would be a popular option :(

No problem, I'd definitely go with double shot as well. People aren't too big of a fan of dye sub since they don't last as long. Any chance of getting a render done for the set, that usually reels in a bigger crowd?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 05 November 2015, 23:46:57
I'm not sure what all font options are available but it might be cool exploring the one the text in the game was. I am not a 100% it would look good until it was on some renders. I am talking about the pixel style like this

Show Image
(http://earthboundcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hack1.png)


or something like these

Show Image
(http://legendsoflocalization.com/media/earthbound/new-game/alphabets.png)


edit* added the starting alphabet

Cool idea, and maybe someone can elaborate on this but I think we are limited to a very small subset of fonts, at least with the SA profile manufactured by SP (PMK).

Unless you want to pay for custom molds for a new font then you will be very limited when it comes to options sadly. Unless you choose to dye-sub but I highly doubt that's what you're going for.

Thanks for the clarification.

Yeah not thinking dye-sub would be a popular option :(

No problem, I'd definitely go with double shot as well. People aren't too big of a fan of dye sub since they don't last as long. Any chance of getting a render done for the set, that usually reels in a bigger crowd?

Yeah that's what I was thinking.

I'm in Australia and the render options (that I have found) are 50 USD, so without sounding like a tigha$$, 70 AUD for a render is steep for me at this stage, I've spent a mint this month :(

If I wasn't being spammed myself I'd knockup some roughish renders but they wouldn't be anywhere close to what the gurus produce here.

Edit; 50 USD = 70 AUD
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Steezus on Thu, 05 November 2015, 23:51:55
I'm not sure what all font options are available but it might be cool exploring the one the text in the game was. I am not a 100% it would look good until it was on some renders. I am talking about the pixel style like this

Show Image
(http://earthboundcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hack1.png)


or something like these

Show Image
(http://legendsoflocalization.com/media/earthbound/new-game/alphabets.png)


edit* added the starting alphabet

Cool idea, and maybe someone can elaborate on this but I think we are limited to a very small subset of fonts, at least with the SA profile manufactured by SP (PMK).

Unless you want to pay for custom molds for a new font then you will be very limited when it comes to options sadly. Unless you choose to dye-sub but I highly doubt that's what you're going for.

Thanks for the clarification.

Yeah not thinking dye-sub would be a popular option :(

No problem, I'd definitely go with double shot as well. People aren't too big of a fan of dye sub since they don't last as long. Any chance of getting a render done for the set, that usually reels in a bigger crowd?

Yeah that's what I was thinking.

I'm in Australia and the render options (that I have found) are 50 USD, so without sounding like a tigha$$, 80 AUD for a render is steep for me at this stage, I've spent a mint this month :(

If I wasn't being spammed myself I'd knockup some roughish renders but they wouldn't be anywhere close to what the gurus produce here.

Wow I always forgot about the insane currency jump from USB to AUD. I wish I could help as well, I never really got into rendering. I've been blowing up my wallet as well the past few weeks and even have more to spend in the upcoming week.

Glad to see this IC is still in motion, keep up the good work. :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 05 November 2015, 23:55:52
I'm not sure what all font options are available but it might be cool exploring the one the text in the game was. I am not a 100% it would look good until it was on some renders. I am talking about the pixel style like this

Show Image
(http://earthboundcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hack1.png)


or something like these

Show Image
(http://legendsoflocalization.com/media/earthbound/new-game/alphabets.png)


edit* added the starting alphabet

Cool idea, and maybe someone can elaborate on this but I think we are limited to a very small subset of fonts, at least with the SA profile manufactured by SP (PMK).

Unless you want to pay for custom molds for a new font then you will be very limited when it comes to options sadly. Unless you choose to dye-sub but I highly doubt that's what you're going for.

Thanks for the clarification.

Yeah not thinking dye-sub would be a popular option :(

No problem, I'd definitely go with double shot as well. People aren't too big of a fan of dye sub since they don't last as long. Any chance of getting a render done for the set, that usually reels in a bigger crowd?

Yeah that's what I was thinking.

I'm in Australia and the render options (that I have found) are 50 USD, so without sounding like a tigha$$, 80 AUD for a render is steep for me at this stage, I've spent a mint this month :(

If I wasn't being spammed myself I'd knockup some roughish renders but they wouldn't be anywhere close to what the gurus produce here.

Wow I always forgot about the insane currency jump from USB to AUD. I wish I could help as well, I never really got into rendering. I've been blowing up my wallet as well the past few weeks and even have more to spend in the upcoming week.

Glad to see this IC is still in motion, keep up the good work. :thumb:

Haha yeah it's a real killer :( I'll be ok though :P

I'll definitely revisit the render and again, if I have to do some dodgy mock-ups then so be it :)

Cheers  :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Weltschmerz on Mon, 09 November 2015, 02:57:51
Looks like a pretty awesome set. I'd like to see the legend color and cap color reversed though, I think the lighter blue/green with the darker font would look superb.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 09 November 2015, 04:20:52
Looks like a pretty awesome set. I'd like to see the legend color and cap color reversed though, I think the lighter blue/green with the darker font would look superb.

Appreciate the suggestions, the reason I didn't go the lighter option is I thought it would like too much like the Jukebox SA set.

Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: thesiscamper on Mon, 09 November 2015, 04:46:33
I like the colors, not sure about the modifier legends myself, but overall it really looks nice.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: harlw on Mon, 09 November 2015, 08:25:50
Looks sweet! :) I'd love a planck kit, as well as european kit / one kit for each country! Check out granite; it managed the child deals extremely well! :)

Thanks! I've added a Planck/Atomic kit. The internationals however may take some time as I'll need to manually find/configure all the varying characters, you wouldn't happen to have a template anywhere would you? :)
Here's how granite did it; you'd need an ISO enter + shift as well!
Show Image
(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-3318_20140823133913_ab4e2c31006eef73.jpg?auto=format&fit=crop&w=761&dpr=2)

This would cover a majority of european users! :) If you search up mito DSA Sci-Fi you can see that he had a specific deal for each country; your choice how you want to keep it! :)

As someone who would actually buy an international kit, I would dramatically prefer separate deals for each country. I know its not always feasible because of concerns around demand, but it's a lot more expensive to have to buy a whole kit with a lot of keys I'm not going to use.


I'm quite afraid it won't save anyone any money in the end and several countries will be left out in the cold when several of the child deals don't tip. :(

I feel your pain though, it must be frustrating as an international user. :(
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: gabba-gool on Mon, 09 November 2015, 08:42:46
I love the idea of an Earthbound board.

Please include scratch and sniff cards with the sets, though. Eh? Eh? Anyone?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Zanduby on Mon, 09 November 2015, 08:50:27
I love the idea of an Earthbound board.

Please include scratch and sniff cards with the sets, though. Eh? Eh? Anyone?

Tho it no longer scratches or sniffs, I do still have my strat guide.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 09 November 2015, 21:44:09
I love the idea of an Earthbound board.

Please include scratch and sniff cards with the sets, though. Eh? Eh? Anyone?

Tho it no longer scratches or sniffs, I do still have my strat guide.

I love the idea of an Earthbound board.

Please include scratch and sniff cards with the sets, though. Eh? Eh? Anyone?

Such a good idea, maybe I could err partner with some well known people in the community to great some of these novelties :D

Edit~

(http://starmen.net/merchandise/images/eb_cards1.png)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: gabba-gool on Mon, 09 November 2015, 22:10:42
So much nostalgia now. I lost the guide while my family was moving. Never forgave myself.

I would purchase any and all Starman novelty caps.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 09 November 2015, 22:15:15
So much nostalgia now. I lost the guide while my family was moving. Never forgave myself.

I would purchase any and all Starman novelty caps.

I'm being very careful not to run into any copyright issues, otherwise this will never get off the ground :(

Although I could argue that they are err starfish!?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: gabba-gool on Mon, 09 November 2015, 22:51:51
So much nostalgia now. I lost the guide while my family was moving. Never forgave myself.

I would purchase any and all Starman novelty caps.

I'm being very careful not to run into any copyright issues, otherwise this will never get off the ground :(

Although I could argue that they are err starfish!?

True, I suppose if SP is manufacturing they might get slapped with a cease and desist.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 09 November 2015, 23:00:25
So much nostalgia now. I lost the guide while my family was moving. Never forgave myself.

I would purchase any and all Starman novelty caps.

I'm being very careful not to run into any copyright issues, otherwise this will never get off the ground :(

Although I could argue that they are err starfish!?

True, I suppose if SP is manufacturing they might get slapped with a cease and desist.

Simple solution, we all chip in for machinery and make it ourselves :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: swimmingbird on Mon, 09 November 2015, 23:12:27
So much nostalgia now. I lost the guide while my family was moving. Never forgave myself.

I would purchase any and all Starman novelty caps.

I'm being very careful not to run into any copyright issues, otherwise this will never get off the ground :(

Although I could argue that they are err starfish!?

True, I suppose if SP is manufacturing they might get slapped with a cease and desist.

Simple solution, we all chip in for machinery and make it ourselves :)

I have secret fantasies about stealing all of GMKs tooling  :p
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 09 November 2015, 23:21:34
So much nostalgia now. I lost the guide while my family was moving. Never forgave myself.

I would purchase any and all Starman novelty caps.

I'm being very careful not to run into any copyright issues, otherwise this will never get off the ground :(

Although I could argue that they are err starfish!?

True, I suppose if SP is manufacturing they might get slapped with a cease and desist.

Simple solution, we all chip in for machinery and make it ourselves :)

I have secret fantasies about stealing all of GMKs tooling  :p

Haha I'll be in Sydney in about 3 weeks, we can work out a plan? :D
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Kempher on Fri, 13 November 2015, 14:49:27
This looks great! I might be in for a few sets of these, will I also be able to grab a blank set from you too, the coloring looks great?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Fri, 13 November 2015, 21:28:03
This looks great! I might be in for a few sets of these, will I also be able to grab a blank set from you too, the coloring looks great?

Thasks :)

Yeah I'll be working on some blanks. I've ordered the color chips from SP so will update the OP once they arrive with any changes (including blanks) :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Floody on Fri, 13 November 2015, 22:48:10
Loving the colors on the alt arrows
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Sun, 15 November 2015, 18:43:30
Loving the colors on the alt arrows

Cheers dude, I'm hoping to get some updates through this week if my work schedule allows it!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Weltschmerz on Mon, 16 November 2015, 01:11:19
Looks like a pretty awesome set. I'd like to see the legend color and cap color reversed though, I think the lighter blue/green with the darker font would look superb.

Appreciate the suggestions, the reason I didn't go the lighter option is I thought it would like too much like the Jukebox SA set.



Well, we do need some darker sets out there.  :p
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: arcvile on Mon, 16 November 2015, 10:23:53
I'm sold on this. Love the set.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: amharris on Mon, 16 November 2015, 13:54:46
I'm loving the colour choice and I'm especially thankful for the inclusion of the Su(per) keycaps but would you be willing to run more than just SA for a profile?
Perhaps that may be for another day; but I'd personally love this in Cherry profile. :)

I'd also be interested in seeing a Dvorak kit (and perhaps some love for those who use Colemak, as well).

Cheers; and great work! - I really like the wallpaper too.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 16 November 2015, 15:27:56
Looks like a pretty awesome set. I'd like to see the legend color and cap color reversed though, I think the lighter blue/green with the darker font would look superb.

Appreciate the suggestions, the reason I didn't go the lighter option is I thought it would like too much like the Jukebox SA set.



Well, we do need some darker sets out there.  :p

I'm sold on this. Love the set.

Thanks fellas!

I'm loving the colour choice and I'm especially thankful for the inclusion of the Su(per) keycaps but would you be willing to run more than just SA for a profile?
Perhaps that may be for another day; but I'd personally love this in Cherry profile. :)

I'd also be interested in seeing a Dvorak kit (and perhaps some love for those who use Colemak, as well).

Cheers; and great work! - I really like the wallpaper too.


Will see what I can do :)

I'm not too fussed on the profile to be honest, I may put up a poll :)

I've been tied up with work and will hopefully have time to update the OP this week :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Fri, 27 November 2015, 06:27:59
Finally got back home and was greated with my SP/PMK color chips (see main post).

I ordered color codes; BED, GFE, TGG, VBV, YW, and RDA

Verdict:
     YW; Looks more mustard than orange, thinking it would be better as YL
     BED and VBV; Looks great/exactly as I had envisaged
     RDA and GFE; This is what was orignally proposed however I also trialed TGG, which doesn't look as appealing.

In conclusion:
    Final colors will be BED, GFE, VBV, YL, and RDA

Comments appreciated, I'll do my best to do some sort of rendering so you get the idea.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: thesiscamper on Fri, 27 November 2015, 06:53:12
Finally got back home and was greated with my SP/PMK color chips (see main post).

I ordered color codes; BED, GFE, TGG, VBV, YW, and RDA

Verdict:
     YW; Looks more mustard than orange, thinking it would be better as YL
     BED and VBV; Looks great/exactly as I had envisaged
     RDA and GFE; This is what was orignally proposed however I also trialed TGG, which doesn't look as appealing.

In conclusion:
    Final colors will be BED, GFE, VBV, YL, and RDA

Comments appreciated, I'll do my best to do some sort of rendering so you get the idea.

I love the colors, but maybe you can cut the mockups into separate images for each kit, "zooming" in actually makes it smaller because of the image size/height.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Fri, 27 November 2015, 08:27:57
Finally got back home and was greated with my SP/PMK color chips (see main post).

I ordered color codes; BED, GFE, TGG, VBV, YW, and RDA

Verdict:
     YW; Looks more mustard than orange, thinking it would be better as YL
     BED and VBV; Looks great/exactly as I had envisaged
     RDA and GFE; This is what was orignally proposed however I also trialed TGG, which doesn't look as appealing.

In conclusion:
    Final colors will be BED, GFE, VBV, YL, and RDA

Comments appreciated, I'll do my best to do some sort of rendering so you get the idea.

I love the colors, but maybe you can cut the mockups into separate images for each kit, "zooming" in actually makes it smaller because of the image size/height.

Fixed :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 19 January 2016, 01:07:32
+1

LOVE the colour scheme  :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: KoalaKaiser on Tue, 19 January 2016, 09:52:23
Revive this!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: harlw on Tue, 19 January 2016, 10:03:10
yes, come back OP  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: FLFisherman on Tue, 19 January 2016, 10:04:53
yes, come back OP  ;D

OP come back. You can blame it all on Bee.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: Glenmael on Tue, 19 January 2016, 20:38:29
yes, come back OP  ;D

OP come back. You can blame it all on Bee.

Revive this!

yes, come back OP  ;D

+1

LOVE the colour scheme  :eek:

We back baybee!

Will need to sort some stuff out:
1. Still need to decide between DSA or Sculptured SA
2. Renders
3. Contact SP

Will be getting through it as quickly as possible :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: lashiel on Sun, 24 January 2016, 01:24:40
I'm not typically a DSA fan, but I think this one could be pretty striking in that profile.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: hwood34 on Sun, 24 January 2016, 17:54:39
Looks sweet! :) I'd love a planck kit, as well as european kit / one kit for each country! Check out granite; it managed the child deals extremely well! :)

Thanks! I've added a Planck/Atomic kit. The internationals however may take some time as I'll need to manually find/configure all the varying characters, you wouldn't happen to have a template anywhere would you? :)
Here's how granite did it; you'd need an ISO enter + shift as well!
Show Image
(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-3318_20140823133913_ab4e2c31006eef73.jpg?auto=format&fit=crop&w=761&dpr=2)

This would cover a majority of european users! :) If you search up mito DSA Sci-Fi you can see that he had a specific deal for each country; your choice how you want to keep it! :)

Good luck ever getting that to work. Something that large would never work on anything except for the most boring, plain, neutral set in the world.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound
Post by: swimmingbird on Sun, 24 January 2016, 18:50:15
Looks sweet! :) I'd love a planck kit, as well as european kit / one kit for each country! Check out granite; it managed the child deals extremely well! :)

Thanks! I've added a Planck/Atomic kit. The internationals however may take some time as I'll need to manually find/configure all the varying characters, you wouldn't happen to have a template anywhere would you? :)
Here's how granite did it; you'd need an ISO enter + shift as well!
Show Image
(https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/MD-3318_20140823133913_ab4e2c31006eef73.jpg?auto=format&fit=crop&w=761&dpr=2)

This would cover a majority of european users! :) If you search up mito DSA Sci-Fi you can see that he had a specific deal for each country; your choice how you want to keep it! :)

Good luck ever getting that to work. Something that large would never work on anything except for Granite

ftfy
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Glenmael on Tue, 26 January 2016, 22:22:44
**Update DSA Renders
(http://i.imgur.com/0MezEmF.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/PHkxuo8.png)

More images HERE (http://imgur.com/XadK1Dm).

Thanks and praise to KingRama for the renders  :-* :thumb:

Now, the next question is DSA or SA?

With the wash of SA sets being pushed through PMK, would we prefer something different?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: KingRama on Wed, 27 January 2016, 01:42:11
Thanks and praise to KingRama for the renders  :-* :thumb:


No worries brother  :-*  Really looking forward for this one, still voting for the DSA :3
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: mun2912 on Wed, 27 January 2016, 06:30:50
i'm in for SA :D
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: bbrotha on Wed, 27 January 2016, 11:36:15
+1 on SA, any love for upcoming ergodox owners?  :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: cryptokey on Wed, 27 January 2016, 11:39:45
New renders look great.  I really enjoy DSA but have yet to try SA so for me it's a +1 for SA.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Floody on Wed, 27 January 2016, 11:46:08
One of the best novelty sets I've seen in a while
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: zabuza1997 on Wed, 27 January 2016, 13:20:30
This gonna be so great on SA, swear to God!!!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Steezus on Wed, 27 January 2016, 13:40:59
This gonna be so great on SA, swear to God!!!

There's already 4 sets in the works for SA, soon enough people will have to be waiting a year before their set gets a turn. It's nice to see something different for once. :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Zanduby on Wed, 27 January 2016, 14:25:29
This gonna be so great on SA, swear to God!!!

There's already 4 sets in the works for SA, soon enough people will have to be waiting a year before their set gets a turn. It's nice to see something different for once. :thumb:

You would think they would maybe beef up their ability to produce these caps if there is such a demand for them. Probably not quite to the break even point to pay for more machines yet.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Steezus on Wed, 27 January 2016, 14:34:22
This gonna be so great on SA, swear to God!!!

There's already 4 sets in the works for SA, soon enough people will have to be waiting a year before their set gets a turn. It's nice to see something different for once. :thumb:

You would think they would maybe beef up their ability to produce these caps if there is such a demand for them. Probably not quite to the break even point to pay for more machines yet.

The equipment costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, it would not be a good investment for them. Even creating a second set of molds if for some reason they had spare machines would still cost ridiculous amounts.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 27 January 2016, 15:24:52
Thanks for the feedback guys, naturally SA is the 'preferred' as we can all tell by the abundance of SA sets being IC'd at the moment.

As Steezus pointed out, it may be good to have something else in the mix, that way we don't have to necessarily wait for one year to get the set produced...after all people do love Granite :P

I'll clarify all the different pricing tiers with SP and see how we go :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Niomosy on Wed, 27 January 2016, 16:12:04
This gonna be so great on SA, swear to God!!!

There's already 4 sets in the works for SA, soon enough people will have to be waiting a year before their set gets a turn. It's nice to see something different for once. :thumb:

You would think they would maybe beef up their ability to produce these caps if there is such a demand for them. Probably not quite to the break even point to pay for more machines yet.

The equipment costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, it would not be a good investment for them. Even creating a second set of molds if for some reason they had spare machines would still cost ridiculous amounts.

In a post from Oobly a little while back, SP mentioned to him via email that they had ramped up production capabilities on the SA profile.  What they specifically did is uncertain from that email but they apparently did do some work to increase production.

As for the cost of those injectors, that would vary highly based on what models.   Can't seem to find any pricing information on new ones, just PDF brochures and marketing/sales info with links to sales for more info.  I suppose it couldn't hurt to inquire.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 28 January 2016, 00:23:23
ANOTHER ONE.
(http://i.imgur.com/8NzQf5U.jpg)
Title: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: lashiel on Thu, 28 January 2016, 01:38:31

ANOTHER ONE.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8NzQf5U.jpg)


BUY YA MAMA A KEYBOARD
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 28 January 2016, 01:48:35
BUY YA MAMA A KEYBOARD
KEY TO SUCCESS IS TO BUY GB SETS
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: mun2912 on Thu, 28 January 2016, 02:02:26
Thanks for the feedback guys, naturally SA is the 'preferred' as we can all tell by the abundance of SA sets being IC'd at the moment.

As Steezus pointed out, it may be good to have something else in the mix, that way we don't have to necessarily wait for one year to get the set produced...after all people do love Granite :P

I'll clarify all the different pricing tiers with SP and see how we go :)
How about waiting for SA or doing gb before other sets?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 28 January 2016, 04:08:47
Thanks for the feedback guys, naturally SA is the 'preferred' as we can all tell by the abundance of SA sets being IC'd at the moment.

As Steezus pointed out, it may be good to have something else in the mix, that way we don't have to necessarily wait for one year to get the set produced...after all people do love Granite :P

I'll clarify all the different pricing tiers with SP and see how we go :)
How about waiting for SA or doing gb before other sets?

Well you don't really want to push people out of 'the rotation', I mean the whole process is dependant on the support of the community, so doing a GB before others would be...well...I don't know sort of wrong. However, if everyone hates DSA then we shall see what the people want. I've contacted SP and see what they get back with in terms of pricing :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 28 January 2016, 04:10:54
+1 on SA, any love for upcoming ergodox owners?  :cool:

There should be an ergo set :) just need to get the pricing down pat :)

ANOTHER ONE.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8NzQf5U.jpg)



ANOTHER ONE.
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/8NzQf5U.jpg)


BUY YA MAMA A KEYBOARD


Careful of lashiel rama, temptress!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: popkorn62 on Thu, 28 January 2016, 04:39:30
This looks sooooo beautiful
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Zanduby on Thu, 28 January 2016, 08:36:50
Love the renders, this kit just moved up on my list and may have become number one.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Thu, 28 January 2016, 09:22:53
Thanks for the feedback guys, naturally SA is the 'preferred' as we can all tell by the abundance of SA sets being IC'd at the moment.

As Steezus pointed out, it may be good to have something else in the mix, that way we don't have to necessarily wait for one year to get the set produced...after all people do love Granite :P

I'll clarify all the different pricing tiers with SP and see how we go :)
How about waiting for SA or doing gb before other sets?

Well you don't really want to push people out of 'the rotation', I mean the whole process is dependant on the support of the community, so doing a GB before others would be...well...I don't know sort of wrong. However, if everyone hates DSA then we shall see what the people want. I've contacted SP and see what they get back with in terms of pricing :)

I'm not sure I'd buy this either way... but I'd be a lot more likely to buy this in DSA. Theres so much competition within the SA feild that I have to be certain I want it, while something like this I'd feel free to buy and try out given its a reasonable price.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: harlw on Thu, 28 January 2016, 10:49:02
Profiled or nothing for me.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: climbalima on Sun, 31 January 2016, 14:31:52
I loved this game! and I love this set!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: mun2912 on Fri, 05 February 2016, 06:58:59
Hope this keyset will be done soon... :-[
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: WNovizar on Fri, 05 February 2016, 08:05:19
So is this thing going to be in DSA?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Glenmael on Fri, 05 February 2016, 08:11:06
Profiled or nothing for me.

Getting prices for both :)

I loved this game! and I love this set!

Thank you dude  :thumb:

So is this thing going to be in DSA?

Undecided as yet, will get prices on both and see what we can manage.

Hope this keyset will be done soon... :-[

Thank you for the kind words, working with SP now to get some pricing :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: KingRama on Fri, 05 February 2016, 17:15:43
Profiled or nothing for me.

Getting prices for both :)

I loved this game! and I love this set!

Thank you dude  :thumb:

So is this thing going to be in DSA?

Undecided as yet, will get prices on both and see what we can manage.

Hope this keyset will be done soon... :-[

Thank you for the kind words, working with SP now to get some pricing :)


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  Excellent progress dude
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: mun2912 on Fri, 05 February 2016, 20:39:06
Profiled or nothing for me.

Getting prices for both :)

I loved this game! and I love this set!

Thank you dude  :thumb:

So is this thing going to be in DSA?

Undecided as yet, will get prices on both and see what we can manage.

Hope this keyset will be done soon... :-[

Thank you for the kind words, working with SP now to get some pricing :)
Great to hear that :D
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: climbalima on Sat, 06 February 2016, 20:04:26
If it is dsa will it be pbt? If so what will the colore palate be?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Glenmael on Sat, 06 February 2016, 20:57:45
If it is dsa will it be pbt? If so what will the colore palate be?

If it's to be DSA it will be PBT, color and other information is in th OP :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: swimmingbird on Sun, 07 February 2016, 19:20:49
If it is dsa will it be pbt? If so what will the colore palate be?

If it's to be DSA it will be PBT, color and other information is in th OP :)

I don't think PBT would be possible on this set due to the legends being a lighter colour than the base on the alphas
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: ideus on Sun, 07 February 2016, 19:25:23
Those colors can only be manufactured double shot, unless you make the alphas lighter with darker legends to have them made dye sublimated on PBT.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Glenmael on Sun, 07 February 2016, 21:07:47
Those colors can only be manufactured double shot, unless you make the alphas lighter with darker legends to have them made dye sublimated on PBT.

If it is dsa will it be pbt? If so what will the colore palate be?

If it's to be DSA it will be PBT, color and other information is in th OP :)

I don't think PBT would be possible on this set due to the legends being a lighter colour than the base on the alphas

Spoton, so we have the following options:

DSA: PBT/dye sublimated
SA:   ABS/Doubleshot (with the International Kits dye sublimated)

Need to work within the rule of thumb that the keycaps need to be lighter in color than the text for sublimation, so that certainly impacts the final color options.

Thanks swimmingbird and ideus.

I'll throw an update out here as soon as I hear back from SP.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: lashiel on Mon, 08 February 2016, 16:59:18
Those colors can only be manufactured double shot, unless you make the alphas lighter with darker legends to have them made dye sublimated on PBT.

If it is dsa will it be pbt? If so what will the colore palate be?

If it's to be DSA it will be PBT, color and other information is in th OP :)

I don't think PBT would be possible on this set due to the legends being a lighter colour than the base on the alphas

Spoton, so we have the following options:

DSA: PBT/dye sublimated
SA:   ABS/Doubleshot (with the International Kits dye sublimated)

Need to work within the rule of thumb that the keycaps need to be lighter in color than the text for sublimation, so that certainly impacts the final color options.

Thanks swimmingbird and ideus.

I'll throw an update out here as soon as I hear back from SP.

Doesn't SP have molds for international sets already? Why would those have to be sublimated for SA?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 08 February 2016, 17:05:38
Those colors can only be manufactured double shot, unless you make the alphas lighter with darker legends to have them made dye sublimated on PBT.

If it is dsa will it be pbt? If so what will the colore palate be?

If it's to be DSA it will be PBT, color and other information is in th OP :)

I don't think PBT would be possible on this set due to the legends being a lighter colour than the base on the alphas

Spoton, so we have the following options:

DSA: PBT/dye sublimated
SA:   ABS/Doubleshot (with the International Kits dye sublimated)

Need to work within the rule of thumb that the keycaps need to be lighter in color than the text for sublimation, so that certainly impacts the final color options.

Thanks swimmingbird and ideus.

I'll throw an update out here as soon as I hear back from SP.

Doesn't SP have molds for international sets already? Why would those have to be sublimated for SA?

Exactly right :) that's what I'm discussing with them at the moment.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: xondat on Tue, 09 February 2016, 02:03:06
Personally, I would be more interested in a reversed scheme but whatever ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Glenmael on Tue, 09 February 2016, 04:31:42
Personally, I would be more interested in a reversed scheme but whatever ;)

Could make an add on pack if there is enough interest :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Heimdall_ on Tue, 09 February 2016, 07:43:33
If it's DSA then i'm all in.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: climbalima on Wed, 17 February 2016, 11:28:38
I really hope its dsa so the wait time isn't forever!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 17 February 2016, 11:51:07
I may be in if it is DSA double shot, PBT in DSA warp when dye sub, I cannot see the irregular gaps in front of me all the time.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 17 February 2016, 15:48:43
If it's DSA then i'm all in.

I may be in if it is DSA double shot, PBT in DSA warp when dye sub, I cannot see the irregular gaps in front of me all the time.

The only concern with DSA is the colorway (I believe) for anything that needs dysublimation (e.g. international sets).

I would love to be able to do the whole things DSA (ABS/Doubleshot), however I do not believe we can doubleshot the international kits? That is the only reason I'm leaning toward SA (the whole thing can be ABS/Doubleshot).
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:15:09
If it's DSA then i'm all in.

I may be in if it is DSA double shot, PBT in DSA warp when dye sub, I cannot see the irregular gaps in front of me all the time.

The only concern with DSA is the colorway (I believe) for anything that needs dysublimation (e.g. international sets).

I would love to be able to do the whole things DSA (ABS/Doubleshot), however I do not believe we can doubleshot the international kits? That is the only reason I'm leaning toward SA (the whole thing can be ABS/Doubleshot).

Just be aware that DSA PBT keys over one unit, like most modifiers, will warp when they are dyesub, just check any key out of the three Granite rounds, I got into all three of the rounds and the defect is consistent, the sides of the keys are bended inwards, so their profile is not square anymore, even one unit alpha keys get the same defect, but it doesn't look that bad on them, because their sides are shorter.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: ideus on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:27:17
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(http://i.imgur.com/ou0Tn5Q.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Dernubenfrieken on Wed, 17 February 2016, 16:44:54
This might just be my ansi fanboyism showing, but you shouldnt be reworking the entire set and choosing dyesub over doubleshot just to appease what is a marginal fraction of users.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 17 February 2016, 18:11:52
Appreciate the inputs fellas, I know the international kits won't be really popular but do want to try and get them out there :)

Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: climbalima on Sat, 20 February 2016, 15:06:03
I wish the planck kit was the same color as the tkl modifiers.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: sambarugh on Fri, 26 February 2016, 22:10:33
Yep, I'll buy anything SNES related. However, I'd love to see a few more subtle nods to the game incorporated in the design.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (DSA Renders Posted)
Post by: Chewypost on Fri, 26 February 2016, 23:08:58
Love the color scheme. +1 for DSA PBT combo. PBT just goes so well with those colors.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Pricing Added)
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 03 March 2016, 22:23:44
Pricing added, next step is to find a distributor :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Pricing Added)
Post by: KingRama on Thu, 03 March 2016, 22:31:52
Pricing added, next step is to find a distributor :)


Awesome work dude!!! Can't wait for these :3
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Pricing Added)
Post by: need on Thu, 03 March 2016, 23:24:31
Pricing added, next step is to find a distributor :)
Looks really quite nice
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Pricing Update)
Post by: bbrotha on Fri, 04 March 2016, 13:59:25
count me in! great work.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Pricing Update)
Post by: omgthisnoise on Fri, 04 March 2016, 14:32:26
count me in! love it!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Pricing Update)
Post by: swimmingbird on Fri, 04 March 2016, 23:59:13
Need to get this set on the road already
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Pricing Update)
Post by: nostalico on Mon, 07 March 2016, 21:17:41
Wow this is fantastic, the price is nice too :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Pricing Update)
Post by: Slothy on Wed, 16 March 2016, 15:13:34
I'd love to get these!! Playing Earthbound right now!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Pricing Update)
Post by: kolyz on Wed, 16 March 2016, 15:17:03
Love the colors, its calming to look at. :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Pricing Update)
Post by: sambarugh on Wed, 06 April 2016, 09:06:55
Any movement on this?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Pricing Update)
Post by: cake_slayer on Fri, 15 April 2016, 09:44:47
Definitely interested if it's DSA PBT (if this is still going on) ;D
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Pricing Update)
Post by: Niomosy on Fri, 15 April 2016, 10:26:14
Definitely interested if it's DSA PBT (if this is still going on) ;D

Can't be DSA PBT given the colors as SP only does PBT as dyesub.  Dyesub requires the legend color be darker than the cap color which isn't the case here.  The only option is doubleshot ABS.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 18 April 2016, 07:47:13
Definitely interested if it's DSA PBT (if this is still going on) ;D

Can't be DSA PBT given the colors as SP only does PBT as dyesub.  Dyesub requires the legend color be darker than the cap color which isn't the case here.  The only option is doubleshot ABS.

Definitely interested if it's DSA PBT (if this is still going on) ;D

Any movement on this?

Love the colors, its calming to look at. :)

I'd love to get these!! Playing Earthbound right now!

Wow this is fantastic, the price is nice too :)

Need to get this set on the road already

count me in! love it!  :thumb:

count me in! great work.

Pricing added, next step is to find a distributor :)
Looks really quite nice

Pricing added, next step is to find a distributor :)


Awesome work dude!!! Can't wait for these :3

Sorry all, was on a huge hiatus (work related thangs!).

Thank you for all the kind words  :-[, now get your moms and pops to place a vote below:

https://www.massdrop.com/vote/Signature-Plastics-Earfbound-DSA

 :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: KingRama on Mon, 18 April 2016, 18:18:33
Voted mate!! Let's get this thing on the road, well, err, my keyboard!! :D
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: climbalima on Mon, 18 April 2016, 19:33:04
super stoked to see this set moving:)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Butter on Mon, 18 April 2016, 19:37:18
Voted, really nice job  ;)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Khuya on Tue, 19 April 2016, 00:20:00
Voted, really like the colors.  Hopefully this will come after a SA set, I need to try SA out first :(
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Niomosy on Tue, 19 April 2016, 01:20:52
Life happens and takes people away from these things.  No worries.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Tue, 19 April 2016, 02:42:40
Voted mate!! Let's get this thing on the road, well, err, my keyboard!! :D

:) thanks mate, you are the driving force at the moment =)

Voted, really nice job  ;)

Thanks  :)

super stoked to see this set moving:)

Cheers :)

Voted, really like the colors.  Hopefully this will come after a SA set, I need to try SA out first :(

SA is great aesthetically, but I prefer to type on anything but SA :P

Life happens and takes people away from these things.  No worries.

Appreciate the kind words :) am hoping we can get this one on the boards =)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: omgthisnoise on Tue, 19 April 2016, 10:12:14
Voted!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: KingRama on Tue, 19 April 2016, 18:45:19

 :) thanks mate, you are the driving force at the moment =)


Nawhh mate :3 Just really want to see this realized and on my board, infact I'm gonna buy a whole new board just for this badboy!! :D
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: cozmonort on Wed, 20 April 2016, 04:00:13
Woah Glenmael, how did I miss this IC?!

Love this set man, I'd be in like Flynn for sure!!

Beautiful set, and love the inspiration!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: audax989 on Wed, 20 April 2016, 08:16:28
I'm Down for this one for sure.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: KingRama on Sat, 23 April 2016, 02:54:09
Over 200 on Massdrop! We made it, make it happen now Glenmael!!  8) 8)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: juahenza on Sat, 23 April 2016, 03:19:47
voted! cant wait for the drop! good luck guys!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: stoic-lemon on Sat, 23 April 2016, 03:57:14
Congrats!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Sat, 23 April 2016, 04:12:25
Woah Glenmael, how did I miss this IC?!

Love this set man, I'd be in like Flynn for sure!!

Beautiful set, and love the inspiration!

Cheers coz my man! Would you believe that I still have not been back home to use that beautiful wrist rest? Don't you worry though it and that awesome No Escape cap will be getting their use very soon :) thanks for the support :)


 :) thanks mate, you are the driving force at the moment =)


Nawhh mate :3 Just really want to see this realized and on my board, infact I'm gonna buy a whole new board just for this badboy!! :D

Lightsavuuuur

:)

I'm Down for this one for sure.

Thanks mate :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Sat, 23 April 2016, 04:14:11
Congrats!

Cheers mate :)

Over 200 on Massdrop! We made it, make it happen now Glenmael!!  8) 8)

I'm hoping we get some more in th IC so I get the attention of MD :)

voted! cant wait for the drop! good luck guys!

Thanks sir :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: climbalima on Fri, 29 April 2016, 21:11:52
any word yet?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Sat, 30 April 2016, 19:42:03
any word yet?

Nothing yet good sir :(

There may be a few sets in front (that have quiet a few more votes).

Unfortunately we may need more votes, or simply wait out turn.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: fine_italian_leather on Wed, 04 May 2016, 06:03:54
Looks great, voted. Any chance we might see a kit with modifier keys in a different color?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Niomosy on Wed, 04 May 2016, 15:46:20
any word yet?

Nothing yet good sir :(

There may be a few sets in front (that have quiet a few more votes).

Unfortunately we may need more votes, or simply wait out turn.

Check in with the MassDrop folks on that.  I believe Yanbo's been pretty active here and might be able to get you more info on that.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 04 May 2016, 18:00:04
Looks great, voted. Any chance we might see a kit with modifier keys in a different color?

You mean something different to the 'Alternate Modifiers Kit'?

any word yet?

Nothing yet good sir :(

There may be a few sets in front (that have quiet a few more votes).

Unfortunately we may need more votes, or simply wait out turn.

Check in with the MassDrop folks on that.  I believe Yanbo's been pretty active here and might be able to get you more info on that.

Thanks mate, I've dropped him a PM here on GH.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: fine_italian_leather on Wed, 04 May 2016, 18:41:16
Looks great, voted. Any chance we might see a kit with modifier keys in a different color?

You mean something different to the 'Alternate Modifiers Kit'?


Yes. Like modifiers in another keycap color. Ctrl, shift etc in VBV or RDA maybe.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 05 May 2016, 06:08:24
Looks great, voted. Any chance we might see a kit with modifier keys in a different color?

You mean something different to the 'Alternate Modifiers Kit'?


Yes. Like modifiers in another keycap color. Ctrl, shift etc in VBV or RDA maybe.

Outside of the alternate modifiers kit, nit at this stage.  :-[
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: tomboy on Sat, 07 May 2016, 05:58:36
Any chance for a kit that would support the ultimate hacking keyboard?

The layout looks like this:
(https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/improved-productivity.jpg)

(https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/uhk-ansi-layout.svg)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 09 May 2016, 17:23:29
Any chance for a kit that would support the ultimate hacking keyboard?

The layout looks like this:
Show Image
(https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/improved-productivity.jpg)


Show Image
(https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/uhk-ansi-layout.svg)


Certainly an interesting layout.

Would you be able to make that set up with the existing offering? if not what is missing?

It wouldn't be feasible to have a separate buy for just this layout as it wouldn't be as popular as some of the others, however if we can throw a few more keys into the other (already existing) kits then it's a possibility.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: ideus on Mon, 09 May 2016, 21:38:04
Any chance for a kit that would support the ultimate hacking keyboard?

The layout looks like this:
Show Image
(https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/improved-productivity.jpg)


Show Image
(https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/uhk-ansi-layout.svg)


Right shift and control do not look the same width in the picture, as the layout size states. By the way, do you really have one of this, or you are waiting one to be delivered?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: tomboy on Tue, 10 May 2016, 06:04:00
Any chance for a kit that would support the ultimate hacking keyboard?

The layout looks like this:
Show Image
(https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/improved-productivity.jpg)


Show Image
(https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/uhk-ansi-layout.svg)


Right shift and control do not look the same width in the picture, as the layout size states. By the way, do you really have one of this, or you are waiting one to be delivered?

Both pictures are from their official site, I have no idea why it looks different.
I don't have it yet, it's gonna ship in September, I'm exploring options :)

The set is awesome, so I'm planning on buying it either way if it comes to that, uhk keys would be the cherry on top :)

As for the special keys: 1.5 backspace, 2.25 ctrl, an additional 2.25 shift, and a bunch of 1.75's for space/enter/mod (smash would be lovely). 
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Brewi on Tue, 10 May 2016, 09:23:48
This is one of the nicest looking designs I've ever seen in a keycap set, seriously hope it goes through to production. Homage to a great game as well. Here's to hoping it gets enough votes :-)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Tue, 10 May 2016, 19:07:19
Any chance for a kit that would support the ultimate hacking keyboard?

The layout looks like this:
Show Image
(https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/improved-productivity.jpg)


Show Image
(https://ultimatehackingkeyboard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/uhk-ansi-layout.svg)


Right shift and control do not look the same width in the picture, as the layout size states. By the way, do you really have one of this, or you are waiting one to be delivered?

Both pictures are from their official site, I have no idea why it looks different.
I don't have it yet, it's gonna ship in September, I'm exploring options :)

The set is awesome, so I'm planning on buying it either way if it comes to that, uhk keys would be the cherry on top :)

As for the special keys: 1.5 backspace, 2.25 ctrl, an additional 2.25 shift, and a bunch of 1.75's for space/enter/mod (smash would be lovely). 

Thanks for the list, when we get this party started I'll see if we can do an addition to one of the packs.

This is one of the nicest looking designs I've ever seen in a keycap set, seriously hope it goes through to production. Homage to a great game as well. Here's to hoping it gets enough votes :-)

Thank you good sir! I'm hoping we get slotted into the Massdrop queue soon :)

Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Niomosy on Wed, 11 May 2016, 01:01:24
It may well be a while before this one runs on MD.  At least judging from the Dasher/Dancer thread, they were slated on MD later in 2016.  Curious to see where this one falls.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 11 May 2016, 02:20:52
It may well be a while before this one runs on MD.  At least judging from the Dasher/Dancer thread, they were slated on MD later in 2016.  Curious to see where this one falls.

Yeah I hear you, I personally would love to see buys run in terms of profile differences in the sets, for example; SA one month then DSA then GMK Cherry etc. Obviously this method is flawed as there are not that many sets with varying profiles, buy hey, it's a bit of variety.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Niomosy on Wed, 11 May 2016, 13:24:34
It may well be a while before this one runs on MD.  At least judging from the Dasher/Dancer thread, they were slated on MD later in 2016.  Curious to see where this one falls.

Yeah I hear you, I personally would love to see buys run in terms of profile differences in the sets, for example; SA one month then DSA then GMK Cherry etc. Obviously this method is flawed as there are not that many sets with varying profiles, buy hey, it's a bit of variety.

DSA does seem to have gained some ground this year.  We had a huge round of Granite, then Hana, and now this.  There's at least one or two other DSA sets I recall popping up recently as well.  GMK ends up tricky on regular rotation given the MoQ requirements and limited color palette.

Here's to hoping JTK can eventually step up capacity to handle a larger workload.  Then we just need matt3o to come through with those hi-profile caps he's been working on.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Wed, 11 May 2016, 17:54:27
It may well be a while before this one runs on MD.  At least judging from the Dasher/Dancer thread, they were slated on MD later in 2016.  Curious to see where this one falls.

Yeah I hear you, I personally would love to see buys run in terms of profile differences in the sets, for example; SA one month then DSA then GMK Cherry etc. Obviously this method is flawed as there are not that many sets with varying profiles, buy hey, it's a bit of variety.

DSA does seem to have gained some ground this year.  We had a huge round of Granite, then Hana, and now this.  There's at least one or two other DSA sets I recall popping up recently as well.  GMK ends up tricky on regular rotation given the MoQ requirements and limited color palette.

Here's to hoping JTK can eventually step up capacity to handle a larger workload.  Then we just need matt3o to come through with those hi-profile caps he's been working on.

Well said and here's hoping :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: dubious on Wed, 11 May 2016, 18:32:44
Definitely interested! I love this game, just started playing it again for the jillionth time.  :D

The only thing I would change is the font.... Not sure if that's been set in stone after the MD IC.

If it's SignaturePlastics, could the Isotherm Line font be used? It has a sorta futuristic look to it, I think it would look shweeeeeet on this set
like this: http://i.imgur.com/AJeWR.png (http://i.imgur.com/AJeWR.png)

Either way, nice job Glenmael!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: dunglefinker on Thu, 12 May 2016, 10:01:45
Voted, the world needs more DSA sets!
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Duongasaur on Sun, 29 May 2016, 19:48:54
Would this only be available in 1 keyboard size?
My keyboards bottom row are 6.0 and 6.25 :( :(
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 30 May 2016, 22:26:27
Definitely interested! I love this game, just started playing it again for the jillionth time.  :D

The only thing I would change is the font.... Not sure if that's been set in stone after the MD IC.

If it's SignaturePlastics, could the Isotherm Line font be used? It has a sorta futuristic look to it, I think it would look shweeeeeet on this set
like this: http://i.imgur.com/AJeWR.png (http://i.imgur.com/AJeWR.png)

Either way, nice job Glenmael!


hehe thanks mate, it's a cracker of a game. I always gravitate back to Earthbound and other such AMAZING SNES RPGs, would love to just list them all (don't tempt me).

the font selection is quite strict (I believe) but certainly can confirm once we get this set rolling (from a 'have a set date on MassDrop' point of view).

thanks for the awesome feedback :)


Voted, the world needs more DSA sets!

You are a star :)

Would this only be available in 1 keyboard size?
My keyboards bottom row are 6.0 and 6.25 :( :(

Check the front page :) 'alternate layout kit' should be accommodating.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Beca on Mon, 30 May 2016, 23:11:15
An Earthbound-themed set?! Probably the only kit I've seen recently that I actually want.

Maybe we can get a Mother 3 kit soon after this one drops :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Tue, 31 May 2016, 02:08:43
An Earthbound-themed set?! Probably the only kit I've seen recently that I actually want.

Maybe we can get a Mother 3 kit soon after this one drops :)

Cheers mate.

That was the plan :D

'Succession' :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: NiceDay4Goats on Thu, 23 June 2016, 14:07:02
This is pretty much my dream set. Any chance of getting a second left shift in the alternate layouts kit for us fc660m owners?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Vadurr on Thu, 23 June 2016, 15:13:18
Voted! :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Niomosy on Fri, 24 June 2016, 00:18:25
By chance, has MassDrop said anything about timeline just yet?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 27 June 2016, 05:57:58
By chance, has MassDrop said anything about timeline just yet?

Thanks mate :)

Voted! :thumb:

They have said that I'm in the queue, not much else aside from that. Was hoping for a more concrete date/time/answer to report back but I'm afraid that's all I've been given.

Will ask for another update :)

Thank you for all the support.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: vincentalpha on Mon, 27 June 2016, 06:18:58
I was hesitating with DSA Navy and didn't click the BUY botton. But I am sure I will with this set.
However, please make the modifier more visible.
Thanks.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Mon, 27 June 2016, 06:55:26
I was hesitating with DSA Navy and didn't click the BUY botton. But I am sure I will with this set.
However, please make the modifier more visible.
Thanks.

Cheers for the feedback, the colors look 'washed' in the mockups.

Take a look at the actual color chips and you will see that the modifiers are certainly vibrant :)
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Niomosy on Tue, 28 June 2016, 11:08:30
By chance, has MassDrop said anything about timeline just yet?

Thanks mate :)

Voted! :thumb:

They have said that I'm in the queue, not much else aside from that. Was hoping for a more concrete date/time/answer to report back but I'm afraid that's all I've been given.

Will ask for another update :)

Thank you for all the support.

In queue is a good start.  They've been reluctant on giving out timelines at the moment so I'm not too surprised at no date estimates yet.  At least them acknowledging that the buy is on the list is something.  Now the waiting game begins.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: forevermadrigal on Sun, 23 October 2016, 08:04:17
Any news on this? Or did it drop already?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: sitase on Sun, 23 October 2016, 08:46:04
Prefer DSA. Make sure to make blank alphas available.


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Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Niomosy on Mon, 24 October 2016, 19:47:53
Hasn't dropped yet.  Honestly, sets have been dealing with some long waits with MassDrop at times for whatever reason.  It's more just waiting to see when it runs if it is indeed in the MassDrop queue as has been indicated.  Hell, Dasher/Dancer had the MD submission done back in.... March or April?  It's supposed to run in December.  We'll have to see how this one goes.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: climbalima on Mon, 24 October 2016, 21:32:04
Prefer DSA. Make sure to make blank alphas available.


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Couldnt you just buy the blanks though?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: sitase on Tue, 25 October 2016, 05:06:25
Prefer DSA. Make sure to make blank alphas available.


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Couldnt you just buy the blanks though?

PMK doesn't have them in all colours. So there is a need to make sure they're available, one way or the other.


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Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: tomboy on Sun, 05 March 2017, 07:04:52
Any news on this?
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: mr scooty on Sun, 05 March 2017, 20:48:02
do want
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Bob on Wed, 08 March 2017, 00:18:24
I was starting to think there were too many sets with blue colourways being produced but I just can't stop coming back to look at the renders on this page. Although I generally prefer green I'm hypnotised by this theme - it just seems to glow :eek: I was going to wait for Nuclear Data to run again, but I'll need something to hold me over especially given that SA production queue.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: sambarugh on Thu, 16 March 2017, 09:45:39
I was starting to think there were too many sets with blue colourways being produced but I just can't stop coming back to look at the renders on this page. Although I generally prefer green I'm hypnotised by this theme - it just seems to glow :eek: I was going to wait for Nuclear Data to run again, but I'm thinking a shorter profile might be more for me, plus I'm not keen to join that SA production queue.

I was wondering though, is there any chance of including a grey/purple F5-F8 in the Alternate Modifiers Kit so that the colour stripe could swing either way? I'm looking to deck out an Access-IS 15x8 matrix with 1x1 keys, and at  the moment it's looking like I won't be using any grey/purple keys unless F5-F8 are offered in grey/purple. I could probably live without the grey mods, but something about the dullness of them really seems to make the alphas pop :thumb:

I have to imagine this one has run it's course. GBs can take forever but this one has been going on for 18 months now with no traction and it's pretty much lost all momentum at this point. I don't even buy SA sets but I've been holding out on this one forever, such a shame.
Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: Glenmael on Thu, 23 March 2017, 23:01:03
Sorry for not responding in so long, this is still certainly on my priorities list.

I've reached out to the MassDrop team twice now without any luck - I'm trying again now :)

Title: Re: [IC] Earfbound (Massdrop vote added)
Post by: mr scooty on Fri, 24 March 2017, 16:42:52
Sorry for not responding in so long, this is still certainly on my priorities list.

I've reached out to the MassDrop team twice now without any luck - I'm trying again now :)



Great to hear! Love the look of the set