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Title: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Thu, 20 April 2017, 14:34:34
I've gone through a couple Red on Black sets and I have gotten fedup with the quality of the sets. So I took it upon myself to design something myself. Lo and behold! GMK Forge has been born.

Here is my sweet KLE that took forever to figure out how to make:
(http://i.imgur.com/OqrHP7C.png)

Here are some of the renders I have had made up (Shoutout to ThesisCamper!):
(http://i.imgur.com/cyIcBJY.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/DliUUm3.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/nj1qwvA.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/6APkAAD.png)

I know that the set is rather minimal and plain. But I don't enjoy these fancy colorful sets and not am not very fond of white/grey when it comes to keycap sets either. I believe that this set should cover almost every single set that is most common. Ideally I want to have this happen so I can put it on my all black RAMA M65-A. If anyone has some constructive criticisms or solid ideas for different novelties please let me know. If this gains popularity I will be working with a certain Artisan to collaborate on getting some limited edition artisans to be given away in the group buy. I have a contact inside Massdrop to make this happen if I can gain some traction/popularity if this helps distill hope for everyone interested.

Edit 4/23/17: I have sent an email to my contact at MassDrop. I have started revisions to the KLE to include some slight modifications requested by the community.

Edit 5/2/17: I have sent the vectors of the novelties to GMK and am having the novelties redone on my renders as they were not licensed images available for selling and reproduction. Remember to follow the proper channels everyone! Thanks to /u/hineybush for doing the original novelty designs.

Edit 5/3/17: Novelties have been updated with the proper licensed images. Still waiting to hear back from GMK and Massdrop.

Edit 5/10/17: I have received my first draft from GMK. I think that it turned out very nice! I am requesting to get one with the Icon Modifiers as many have requested. My current concern is that it will be more orange then it will red and will turn into a Skidata clone instead of the set I want. Here's the draft sent to me by GMK. I just noticed it doesn't have the R3 1.25u "Tab" key. I will request that to be added in the next mock up.

(http://i.imgur.com/TnSbTCu.jpg)

Edit 5/15/17: New second draft from GMK. P3 Looks amazing! This is definitely the color I was going for. I am still inquiring about the R3 1.25u Tab key, potential kits for the inverse colorway for modifiers and other keys, and pricing in general. Still waiting to hear back from MassDrop about our potential workings. I just recently had an idea to maybe have a "gamer" kit that supports the infamous K70 bottom row and the like. Here's the new and improved render from GMK:
(http://i.imgur.com/w21ggGX.jpg)

Edit 5/18/17: Good news everyone! I have received pricing from GMK(@loud_asian)! Based on the keys from the render above and the 1.25u Tab key [Shoutout to @AlexAtPanc (153 keys in total)] I have been quoted MOQ 150 sets, 104.40€/set (net, EXW, individual sorting and packing in trays is included) and MOQ 250 sets, 94.22€/set (net, EXW, individual sorting and packing in trays is included). Shipping and banking fees are not included in the price of the item. This pricing doesn't include shipping or import fees (will have to look into this since I am US based, I don't know the fees with importing). GMK's current lead time is around 14 weeks after receipt of the purchase order.

Bad news, Massdrop is literally booked solid for the next 6 months and they can only run a couple sets a month. I will be doing my best to get my set ran with them as I think it will provide the best coverage and help push the pricing down significantly. I think this is a good and bad thing. There are a lot of awesome sets being run currently and I think giving people's wallets a break would be a good thing. I just hate having to wait such a long time to even get this thing going.

Edit 5/22/17: New Render completed to show off the accent caps a little bit.

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


Edit 7/22/17: Some more renders here for you guys! Special thanks to /u/janglad over on Reddit! If you have heard through the grapevine, I am working with KeyClack right now to get this set pushed to GB phase! We are trying to get it out ASAP for you guys so we have it by the end of the year. I am working with GMK now to minmax the pricing and caps included and it seems we are pushing towards the same kits as GMK Terminal.

(http://i.imgur.com/0Im1Qs3.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/qm5GO9v.jpg)

I also had some custom box art mocked up as well. Still waiting to get official resolution from GMK but this is what I have worked up so far.

(http://i.imgur.com/90gzoxb.png)

Edit 1/30/18:

This is it. The home stretch. I got the final renders setup from GMK and am only waiting for pricing. I have made some small modifications, VIM keys have been corrected and novelties have been moved to 1u size per request.
GMK doesn't support a single spacebar that works as off-center and centered 6u so I will either have to choose one or go with both.

(https://i.imgur.com/9v9dE38.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QcnYYOv.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: loud_asian on Thu, 20 April 2017, 14:37:29
updoot

is there a price at this time?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Thu, 20 April 2017, 14:39:58
updoot

is there a price at this time?

No price point yet. Will update OP when more info comes in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: scwoopz on Thu, 20 April 2017, 14:42:45
very nice.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Thu, 20 April 2017, 14:44:42
very nice.

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Glad you like it! Be sure to tell your friends and family.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: FioraCorp on Thu, 20 April 2017, 14:46:05
Those renders are pretty sexy. Good looking set  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: yaranzo on Thu, 20 April 2017, 14:49:24
This looks awesome! I'm definitely in if this goes to GB.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Thu, 20 April 2017, 14:50:39
Those renders are pretty sexy. Good looking set  :thumb:

I can't take any credit for them! All credit goes to ThesisCamper!

This looks awesome! I'm definitely in if this goes to GB.

I am already going to be buying 3 sets if we make it to the GB phase!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: neon_tom on Thu, 20 April 2017, 14:55:48
I know that the set is rather minimal and plain.

Blasphemy! A classic look like this always has a place. I'm definitely interested
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: TalkingTree on Thu, 20 April 2017, 14:57:58
R5 bottom row by any chance?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 20 April 2017, 14:59:17
I've always wanted GMK ragnorock!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Unforgivable on Thu, 20 April 2017, 15:00:41
Red and Black! Liking it!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Thu, 20 April 2017, 15:05:12
R5 bottom row by any chance?

Check out the GMK Layout again my friend.

I've always wanted GMK ragnorock!

Spread the word and you can get it in cherry profile instead of DCS!

Red and Black! Liking it!

Glad you like it! I hope we get this going!

I know that the set is rather minimal and plain.

Blasphemy! A classic look like this always has a place. I'm definitely interested


Glad you are interested! The classic look is my favorite to be honest!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Sneaky Potato on Thu, 20 April 2017, 15:21:53
I like the name :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Thu, 20 April 2017, 15:24:19
I like the name :)

I was going to go with GMK EdgeLord but that wouldn't sell very well. I was then going to go with GMK Ember but it was taken already. :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Robotical on Thu, 20 April 2017, 15:35:23
Can't beat black and red as a combo. Would be interesting to see some and black modifiers with orange text.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: ygor on Thu, 20 April 2017, 15:38:50
... ****. I like this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: KetchyKech on Thu, 20 April 2017, 15:42:53
Yes. In.  --- I settled for black blank cherry set because I couldn't get a hold of a red/black set. There is JTK Bred on Originative, but I'd prefer some GMK  :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 20 April 2017, 15:45:21
Well yea.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: alienman82 on Thu, 20 April 2017, 15:54:41
looks good
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: dubious on Thu, 20 April 2017, 16:01:26
fiyah burn! looks sweet

my only criticism is I don't like straight black.. I know you said you don't want greys, but GMK's N9 is pretty close to black without looking like OEM keycaps. Just IMO tho  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Thu, 20 April 2017, 16:15:20
fiyah burn! looks sweet

my only criticism is I don't like straight black.. I know you said you don't want greys, but GMK's N9 is pretty close to black without looking like OEM keycaps. Just IMO tho  :thumb:

I think it will turn out great.

... ****. I like this.

Me too. I love it infact.

Yes. In.  --- I settled for black blank cherry set because I couldn't get a hold of a red/black set. There is JTK Bred on Originative, but I'd prefer some GMK  :cool:

I feel your pain. Hopefully we shall have our solution soon.

Well yea.
looks good

This means a lot to me. Thank you so much. I was actually really scared that people weren't going to like it because of how simplistic it was and how common red and black is.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Thu, 20 April 2017, 18:47:01
Can I respectfully request the addition of a R3 1.25u "Tab" key? It would assist in covering Minorca, Minivan and Sebright keyboards!

Pretty please with cherries on top!!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: a_ak57 on Thu, 20 April 2017, 19:00:22
This means a lot to me. Thank you so much. I was actually really scared that people weren't going to like it because of how simplistic it was and how common red and black is.

I don't think you need to worry, it's simple but less can be more if it's colors that go well together (like with Terminal).  I also like that you sent with black rather than N9 since it gives more contrast and a fair number of recent sets have been using N9. 
 
My only request would be 6u spacebars.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Thu, 20 April 2017, 19:41:21

I don't think you need to worry, it's simple but less can be more if it's colors that go well together (like with Terminal).  I also like that you sent with black rather than N9 since it gives more contrast and a fair number of recent sets have been using N9. 
 
My only request would be 6u spacebars.

This will be in the base set. You can see it in the KLE layout.

Can I respectfully request the addition of a R3 1.25u "Tab" key? It would assist in covering Minorca, Minivan and Sebright keyboards!

Pretty please with cherries on top!!!

I will add this to the layout!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Skull_Angel on Thu, 20 April 2017, 19:41:51
Why you give me nice options!?  :-[
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Thu, 20 April 2017, 19:53:21

Can I respectfully request the addition of a R3 1.25u "Tab" key? It would assist in covering Minorca, Minivan and Sebright keyboards!

Pretty please with cherries on top!!!

I will add this to the layout!

AWWW YUSS!!! THANKS SO MUCH!!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Thu, 20 April 2017, 20:08:15
Why you give me nice options!?  :-[

I don't quite understand the question but thank you for the compliment!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: lakomail on Thu, 20 April 2017, 20:11:50
Black and Red? Definitely a go for me! I hope the price is not high :O
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: a_ak57 on Thu, 20 April 2017, 20:15:52

I don't think you need to worry, it's simple but less can be more if it's colors that go well together (like with Terminal).  I also like that you sent with black rather than N9 since it gives more contrast and a fair number of recent sets have been using N9. 
 
My only request would be 6u spacebars.

This will be in the base set. You can see it in the KLE layout.

Maybe I'm missing something but I only see the black 6.25u in the main set, a black 7u bar in the extras and red 6.25u and 7u bars in the extras below that.


I also thought of something else, it'd be nice to have a 1u R1 = key for the numpad.  And I think the 1.5u BS/Delete should be text rather than an icon since there aren't any other icon mods.  My personal taste would be Backspace since that's how most use that key, but Delete is fine too.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: fublamchu on Thu, 20 April 2017, 20:28:58
660 support! Looking good


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Thu, 20 April 2017, 20:38:05

Maybe I'm missing something but I only see the black 6.25u in the main set, a black 7u bar in the extras and red 6.25u and 7u bars in the extras below that.


I also thought of something else, it'd be nice to have a 1u R1 = key for the numpad.  And I think the 1.5u BS/Delete should be text rather than an icon since there aren't any other icon mods.  My personal taste would be Backspace since that's how most use that key, but Delete is fine too.

My apologies I misread your post. I will work with GMK on spacebar options. Having 6u and that silly sized spacebar for those split keyboards would be nice. As for the 1.5u backspace it should be text instead of the icon. That was a mistake I made.

660 support! Looking good


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Glad you like it! I am putting all my love into the set.

Black and Red? Definitely a go for me! I hope the price is not high :O

I hope so as well. I am trying my best to keep the price affordable for the masses. I think if I go with Massdrop I will get a much nicer price but shipping will take a little longer like normal massdrop things.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Fullcream on Thu, 20 April 2017, 20:50:53
About time! Less childs play toy themed keysets and more of this stuff.
Interested.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Thu, 20 April 2017, 21:24:41
About time! Less childs play toy themed keysetsband more of this stuff.
Interested.

My thoughts exactly. I only wish I didn't miss out on the GMK Terminal group buy.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: SeedyOne on Thu, 20 April 2017, 23:33:57
Red on black? Interested!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: honeynugget on Fri, 21 April 2017, 02:28:41
Love it!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: mindxthinker on Fri, 21 April 2017, 03:31:41
DO IT!!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Fri, 21 April 2017, 07:50:07
DO IT!!!
Love it!
Red on black? Interested!

Thanks for the expressed interest guys/girls! Hopefully GMK will speed up their communication times.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: YH YOON on Fri, 21 April 2017, 08:16:56
i'm in

wanna icon modi :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Fri, 21 April 2017, 08:24:33
i'm in

wanna icon modi :thumb:

Pending communication from GMK. Ideally I want Hybrids but I think Icon modis will look clean.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: hervuli on Fri, 21 April 2017, 08:53:48
Would definitely be in for this, I'm using JTK's red on black set right now but GMK would be a welcome upgrade. The simplicity means good flexibility to potentially combine with other sets as well.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Fri, 21 April 2017, 09:08:52
Would definitely be in for this, I'm using JTK's red on black set right now but GMK would be a welcome upgrade. The simplicity means good flexibility to potentially combine with other sets as well.

Plus you won't have as harsh bleed through and your legends won't be crooked!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Fri, 21 April 2017, 13:19:57
go back to discord you ****ty set-designing neckbeard w33b :thinking:

Glad you like the set!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: midnight2903 on Fri, 21 April 2017, 13:38:08
go back to discord you ****ty set-designing neckbeard w33b :thinking:

Glad you like the set!

cucked
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: a_ak57 on Fri, 21 April 2017, 13:40:14
go back to discord you ****ty set-designing neckbeard w33b :thinking:

Glad you like the set!

That actually gives me the idea to mess around with KLE for a Saber themed set (blue, yellow and silver).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Fri, 21 April 2017, 13:42:18
go back to discord you ****ty set-designing neckbeard w33b :thinking:

Glad you like the set!

cucked

Feelsbadman.jpg

Looks like the set has garnered a lot of attention. Hopefully GMK gets back to me in a timely fashion and we can try to get this ball rolling.

go back to discord you ****ty set-designing neckbeard w33b :thinking:

Glad you like the set!

That actually gives me the idea to mess around with KLE for a Saber themed set (blue, yellow and silver).

I was actually planning on doing something like that after this either fails or takes off! If you wanted to collaborate on it I would be totally down. Maybe get a commission for a printed Saber artisan.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: midnight2903 on Fri, 21 April 2017, 13:46:06
go back to discord you ****ty set-designing neckbeard w33b :thinking:

Glad you like the set!

cucked

Feelsbadman.jpg

Looks like the set has garnered a lot of attention. Hopefully GMK gets back to me in a timely fashion and we can try to get this ball rolling.

go back to discord you ****ty set-designing neckbeard w33b :thinking:

Glad you like the set!

That actually gives me the idea to mess around with KLE for a Saber themed set (blue, yellow and silver).

I was actually planning on doing something like that after this either fails or takes off! If you wanted to collaborate on it I would be totally down. Maybe get a commission for a printed Saber artisan.

Include a Saber dakimura like a w33b
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Fri, 21 April 2017, 13:48:01

Include a Saber dakimura like a w33b

Maybe...
Was midnight1 through 2902 taken? If so, where are they at?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: midnight2903 on Fri, 21 April 2017, 14:02:33

Include a Saber dakimura like a w33b

Maybe...
Was midnight1 through 2902 taken? If so, where are they at?

i just got meme'd
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: ashwinv11 on Fri, 21 April 2017, 14:21:28
I'm in!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Fullcream on Fri, 21 April 2017, 22:34:04


My thoughts exactly. I only wish I didn't miss out on the GMK Terminal group buy.

Yeah I was close to going ahead with GMK terminal but I know I'll like red much more than green.

Any chance of Icon modifiers?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Data on Fri, 21 April 2017, 22:51:04

Include a Saber dakimura like a w33b

Maybe...
Was midnight1 through 2902 taken? If so, where are they at?

i just got meme'd

Savagely.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Fri, 21 April 2017, 23:42:03
I'm in!

Glad to hear it!


My thoughts exactly. I only wish I didn't miss out on the GMK Terminal group buy.

Yeah I was close to going ahead with GMK terminal but I know I'll like red much more than green.

Any chance of Icon modifiers?

I am working on getting communication straightened out with GMK. My contact wont be back from vacation until Monday though. I will update the thread as I get more communication.


i just got meme'd

Maybe if you posted something more relevant and stop trying to troll I wouldn't have to be so mean. This is an Interest Check not a place for insults.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: thelaughingman on Sat, 22 April 2017, 01:55:24
love the render so far! red on black is just instant love for me, vivid but not flashy. I would love it even more if we can get icon modifiers  :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Sat, 22 April 2017, 07:44:19
love the render so far! red on black is just instant love for me, vivid but not flashy. I would love it even more if we can get icon modifiers  :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

The more I think about it the more I love the icon mods. I think it will add a nice and clean aesthetic. I think I am going to go with them.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: UsualSuspectXXX on Sun, 23 April 2017, 07:29:12
Looks good mate. I might have to build another board around this set!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: duynguyenle on Sun, 23 April 2017, 16:20:29
Would anyone be interested in icon-only mods? That's usually my preferred choice when it comes to modifiers because I think they make the keyset look a lot cleaner and more cohesive than icon+text mods
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: alienman82 on Sun, 23 April 2017, 16:21:28
Would anyone be interested in icon-only mods? That's usually my preferred choice when it comes to modifiers because I think they make the keyset look a lot cleaner and more cohesive than icon+text mods

for ISO, but for ANSI it looks dumb with icons
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: jcc04 on Sun, 23 April 2017, 16:27:19
Neeeeed
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Sun, 23 April 2017, 16:52:27
Would anyone be interested in icon-only mods? That's usually my preferred choice when it comes to modifiers because I think they make the keyset look a lot cleaner and more cohesive than icon+text mods

for ISO, but for ANSI it looks dumb with icons

With ANSI, do you prefer text or hybrid modifiers?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: alienman82 on Sun, 23 April 2017, 16:53:21
Would anyone be interested in icon-only mods? That's usually my preferred choice when it comes to modifiers because I think they make the keyset look a lot cleaner and more cohesive than icon+text mods

for ISO, but for ANSI it looks dumb with icons

With ANSI, do you prefer text or hybrid modifiers?

I like Text modifiers.  The thing is I use a lot of OG boards, so seeing icons on ANSI just doesn't make sense to me, but I'll buy this set whatever it ends up like.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Fullcream on Sun, 23 April 2017, 18:08:06
Nah. Icon mods and I'm in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: olah101 on Sun, 23 April 2017, 21:13:44
So cool!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Wed, 10 May 2017, 09:45:28
Official GMK rough draft has been added to the OP. Kind of sad how it turned out. Working on getting it resolved now. I don't want GMK Skidata.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Robotical on Wed, 10 May 2017, 10:09:30
Official GMK rough draft has been added to the OP. Kind of sad how it turned out. Working on getting it resolved now. I don't want GMK Skidata.

Was just wondering about the status of GMK Forge today! The color V1 does look a little orange in their keycap sample picture... I wonder how P3 or RO2 would look instead.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: thelaughingman on Wed, 10 May 2017, 10:13:42
Official GMK rough draft has been added to the OP. Kind of sad how it turned out. Working on getting it resolved now. I don't want GMK Skidata.

Yes, it's orange to my eyes too. Nothing like the blood red in your original mockup and in the renders.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Wed, 10 May 2017, 10:19:17

Was just wondering about the status of GMK Forge today! The color V1 does look a little orange in their keycap sample picture... I wonder how P3 or RO2 would look instead.

I am considering that as well. I am going to see if we can get something like P3 put out.


Yes, it's orange to my eyes too. Nothing like the blood red in your original mockup and in the renders.

This is what I was afraid of. Hopefully we can get this resolved.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: TeHao on Wed, 10 May 2017, 13:25:18
I'm in!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Robotical on Wed, 10 May 2017, 13:29:29

Was just wondering about the status of GMK Forge today! The color V1 does look a little orange in their keycap sample picture... I wonder how P3 or RO2 would look instead.

I am considering that as well. I am going to see if we can get something like P3 put out.


Yes, it's orange to my eyes too. Nothing like the blood red in your original mockup and in the renders.

This is what I was afraid of. Hopefully we can get this resolved.

P3 will definitely look nice I think. Keep it up! I am super excited about this set. Makes me want to see something similar set done with purple.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Skull_Angel on Wed, 10 May 2017, 14:16:14
Color aside, it's looking sweet!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Wed, 10 May 2017, 18:51:44
Did you decide against an R3 1.25u cap in the end? Would really love to see it make it into the final tally!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Wed, 10 May 2017, 19:59:43
Did you decide against an R3 1.25u cap in the end? Would really love to see it make it into the final tally!

Nah, they just forgot to add it. I requested it in the update.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Robotical on Wed, 10 May 2017, 21:08:08
Did you decide against an R3 1.25u cap in the end? Would really love to see it make it into the final tally!

Nah, they just forgot to add it. I requested it in the update.

Out of curiosity, how long does it usually take to receive a render from GMK?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Wed, 10 May 2017, 21:12:51

Out of curiosity, how long does it usually take to receive a render from GMK?

About 3 weeks.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Robotical on Wed, 10 May 2017, 21:57:06

Out of curiosity, how long does it usually take to receive a render from GMK?

About 3 weeks.

Good grief, that's crazy. Now I completely understand your disappointment. :\
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: aznreaper on Wed, 10 May 2017, 22:52:38
I like it, like the GMK terminal with the simple dark base with bold font colours is really sharp. Wouldn't mind if you sneaked in a saber novelty there though ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Thu, 11 May 2017, 00:42:14
Did you decide against an R3 1.25u cap in the end? Would really love to see it make it into the final tally!

Nah, they just forgot to add it. I requested it in the update.

Huzzah!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: ashwinv11 on Thu, 11 May 2017, 01:13:46
RO2 or P3 would definitely be my vote. V1 is too orange for my taste
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: yohanskee on Thu, 11 May 2017, 05:50:00
simple yet astonishing
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Wed, 17 May 2017, 11:06:28
OP has been updated. Check out the new render! I feel like progress is going great!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Thu, 18 May 2017, 12:54:54
OP has been updated. Check out the new render! I feel like progress is going great!

Sorry for the double post but new information has been posted yet again.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: megaforce on Thu, 18 May 2017, 12:57:51
Great work Ryu!

This will be a killer set on gray/black cases!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Robotical on Thu, 18 May 2017, 12:59:58
My wallet definitely appreciates the break. I am looking forward to the set though! The new color looks fantastic.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Thu, 18 May 2017, 18:37:44
Thanks for the shoutout!

Definitely double-edged sword on MD/wait time, but I agree, should pay off in the long run.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: OneNightFriend on Thu, 18 May 2017, 23:06:32
Best of luck Ryu, the new GMK renders look great!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: mnmlisme on Fri, 19 May 2017, 02:45:06
simple and nice. love the color combination!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: HerrGartenzwerg on Fri, 19 May 2017, 15:03:39
Im looking for a red/black GMK set for a while now.
Definetily interested!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: TelFiRE on Fri, 19 May 2017, 15:48:59
Not really into red and black, but as a fan of survival games, those novelty mods are the coolest I've seen in any set. Very nice and good luck making this happen!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: polentA on Fri, 19 May 2017, 23:30:52
This set will be well worth the wait.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Mon, 22 May 2017, 21:33:10
New render posted with Accents! Check it out.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: bciamny on Mon, 22 May 2017, 22:10:36
New render posted with Accents! Check it out.

looks great :) looking forward to this coming up for purchase.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: thelaughingman on Tue, 23 May 2017, 11:20:32
Personally I'm not fond of the novelties in this set. One is I don't find the graphics attractive and two is R4 1.25u only, which is very prohibitive given that other sets have R1 1u novelty caps and I just stick them to F-row and the nav cluster. Other than that, love the base set and accent kit. The renders are to die for, just look at the red under glow and the set just gives off that evil, sinister chill  :))
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Tue, 23 May 2017, 13:00:46
Personally I'm not fond of the novelties in this set. One is I don't find the graphics attractive and two is R4 1.25u only, which is very prohibitive given that other sets have R1 1u novelty caps and I just stick them to F-row and the nav cluster. Other than that, love the base set and accent kit. The renders are to die for, just look at the red under glow and the set just gives off that evil, sinister chill  :))

Sorry for my noobness but do other sets normally run their novelties in 1u form? Does the community think I should run them in 1u instead of 1.25u?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: JaccoW on Tue, 23 May 2017, 13:29:45
Looks good. And it would look pretty good on my Orion.
(http://i.imgur.com/1pewTHi.jpg)

I think I know why the renders looked like SkiData though. I have a Red on Black Cherry logo novelty key and in certain light it almost looks orange.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: kjh2696 on Wed, 24 May 2017, 01:03:27
with this keycap and red keyboard will be insane..!
(http://i3.ruliweb.com/ori/16/11/04/1582e2d702d302ff6.gif)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: thelaughingman on Wed, 24 May 2017, 10:34:14
Personally I'm not fond of the novelties in this set. One is I don't find the graphics attractive and two is R4 1.25u only, which is very prohibitive given that other sets have R1 1u novelty caps and I just stick them to F-row and the nav cluster. Other than that, love the base set and accent kit. The renders are to die for, just look at the red under glow and the set just gives off that evil, sinister chill  :))

Sorry for my noobness but do other sets normally run their novelties in 1u form? Does the community think I should run them in 1u instead of 1.25u?

I'm not saying that R4 1.25u is bad for novelties. It is simply my personal preference to also have R1 1u novelty caps. Like GMK Yuri that's running on MD or the upcoming GMK Laser by MiTo. Both sets have R1 1u AND R4 1.25u novelties.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: mnmlisme on Thu, 25 May 2017, 03:25:38
new render looks great! hope I can still choose black spacebar though, tad too much red for my taste. shoot! nvm me. default is black. addons are red. noted. lol
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: ashwinv11 on Fri, 09 June 2017, 16:15:02
Really interested in this set. Any update? I wonder what it would look like to have the mod keys' colors flipped.. i.e. black legends on a red background
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: geniekid on Fri, 09 June 2017, 16:31:41
If I was going to use a keyset with a backlit keyboard I would want transparent/translucent alphas so that my legends match the backlight (as depicted in some of the OP renders).  It would also be nice in case I ever decided to use the same set with another color scheme.

Personally, I don't like backlighting so I'm all for the proposed colors.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: xantiema on Fri, 09 June 2017, 17:45:42
The renders look great, gives me that dark obsidian vibe. I wonder how this'll turn out in real life though?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Fri, 09 June 2017, 22:56:03
Can we get windowed lock keys?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: thinksimple on Sat, 10 June 2017, 00:02:01
Really interested in this set. Any update? I wonder what it would look like to have the mod keys' colors flipped.. i.e. black legends on a red background
Riding on this idea. Maybe one with Alphas that are flipped ie black on red. Might not meet GMK MOQ however.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: smart5088 on Sat, 10 June 2017, 14:05:35
P3 on CR is this best color combination!!

Does it group buy in massdrop site?

will participate.!

waitting for good news.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: stand.geek on Sun, 11 June 2017, 12:41:24
Looks great. But no split spacebar?
I think split spacebar is a thing right now.
YAS62, Banana Split, M-65, Exent, etc.
Maybe should consider it?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: robotsokk on Sun, 11 June 2017, 15:56:57
Just a thought, but would you consider having a platform-agnostic key (R4 1.25u) to use in place of the Windows logo keys (e.g. "CODE")? Then again, the novelty R4 1.25u keys can be used to address this for anyone that doesn't want to use a Windows key.

Also, nice work so far on working out the concept for this set -- it's looking good.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: CandyKeys on Sat, 17 June 2017, 14:23:25
This looks great. How about a special ESC button that can be purchased extra? Maybe a little flame?

+1 "But I don't enjoy these fancy colorful sets and not am not very fond of white/grey when it comes to keycap sets either."

Would be great to see this come live.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Vigrith on Sat, 17 June 2017, 15:14:52
This looks great. How about a special ESC button that can be purchased extra? Maybe a little flame?

+1 "But I don't enjoy these fancy colorful sets and not am not very fond of white/grey when it comes to keycap sets either."

Would be great to see this come live.

Off topic but great to see you guys (CandyKeys) here on Geekhack - thank you for everything you've been doing for the European enthusiast community and please do keep up the good work!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: amnesia0287 on Sat, 17 June 2017, 15:28:03
I'm definitely interested, but I hope this doesn't happen for a bit. There are already like 5 GMK sets coming in the next month or two that I really want. I'm not sure my wallet can handle it :P
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: xantiema on Sat, 17 June 2017, 15:51:57
I feel ya  :'(  :'(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: CandyKeys on Sun, 18 June 2017, 15:57:27
This looks great. How about a special ESC button that can be purchased extra? Maybe a little flame?

+1 "But I don't enjoy these fancy colorful sets and not am not very fond of white/grey when it comes to keycap sets either."

Would be great to see this come live.

Off topic but great to see you guys (CandyKeys) here on Geekhack - thank you for everything you've been doing for the European enthusiast community and please do keep up the good work!

It is our pleasure, here to help and make dreams come true.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: jchan94 on Wed, 21 June 2017, 02:34:58
Looks lit.

Cuz this set is fireeeeee

(http://i.imgur.com/DliUUm3.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Wed, 21 June 2017, 04:30:59
I have created a nice write up over on the MechanicalKeyboard subreddit. Please fill out the feedback form for me!

Reddit post here. (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6ikps2/ic_gmk_forge/)

Google form here if you don't want to visit reddit. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KrKLA0P0j2mpQjianJB5HiH989H5lGDfRNtVzGVowiU/edit)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Ragnorock on Wed, 21 June 2017, 09:53:57
>Sees red on black keyset thread on Reddit
>Sees it's essentially a GMK version of my first and favorite keyset group buy
>Returns home to Geekhack for an obligatory post cheering this on
>Sees the organizer likes Saber

Carry on guys, you can't go wrong here.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: ashwinv11 on Wed, 21 June 2017, 13:12:05
I have created a nice write up over on the MechanicalKeyboard subreddit. Please fill out the feedback form for me!

Reddit post here. (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6ikps2/ic_gmk_forge/)

Google form here if you don't want to visit reddit. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KrKLA0P0j2mpQjianJB5HiH989H5lGDfRNtVzGVowiU/edit)

HELL YES!! Stoked this is coming sooner rather than later! I have a few suggestions:

I would love to see some OS agnostic modifier keys.. GMK Nautilus has the text 'Code' which could look great! Having the novelties suffices but breaks the sort of text to icon ratio in my opinion.. The same goes with the 'List' icon, I would prefer the word 'Fn' as it would look cleaner imo, and would stay consistent with the R4 1u key
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: a_ak57 on Wed, 21 June 2017, 14:05:29
I posted my thoughts in the google form, but figured I might as well post them here as well to see what others think.  Set is good overall, but personally I'd rather see "Delete" or "Backspace" for the R2 1.5u BS key rather than the chunky x-in-block icon since the rest of the mods have text (or if you want an icon, just the simple left arrow).  Also I think it'd be good to add 6u bars, though you'd need to decide on center stem or offset since GMK has both now (if it increases the cost too much, could just make a spacebar kit for the accent bars like other sets do).  And finally, going back to the modifier thing, given that the mods are text I think something like "Code" would look nicer than the windows logo.


edit: just realized I basically said this early in the thread already, oh well
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: ashwinv11 on Thu, 22 June 2017, 11:19:54
I posted my thoughts in the google form, but figured I might as well post them here as well to see what others think.  Set is good overall, but personally I'd rather see "Delete" or "Backspace" for the R2 1.5u BS key rather than the chunky x-in-block icon since the rest of the mods have text (or if you want an icon, just the simple left arrow).  Also I think it'd be good to add 6u bars, though you'd need to decide on center stem or offset since GMK has both now (if it increases the cost too much, could just make a spacebar kit for the accent bars like other sets do).  And finally, going back to the modifier thing, given that the mods are text I think something like "Code" would look nicer than the windows logo.


Nice suggestions. I agree with you, I think having a mix between icon and text modifiers looks a little inconsistent
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: megaforce on Thu, 22 June 2017, 12:02:30
The set will be using icon mods (I've asked Ryu multiple times), so it'll blend in. I believe he is waiting for updated renders from GMK.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: ashwinv11 on Thu, 22 June 2017, 12:51:30
The set will be using icon mods (I've asked Ryu multiple times), so it'll blend in. I believe he is waiting for updated renders from GMK.

Aw that's a bummer :/ I hope he offers the text based mods as a separate kit!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: a_ak57 on Thu, 22 June 2017, 13:54:01
I don't mind icons, but I'd still like to see that chunky BS icon replaced with the normal left arrow. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: roostrc0gburn on Thu, 22 June 2017, 16:43:29
submitted my comments. i hope there is some room/interest for including windowed keys and spacebar kit
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: hikasaki on Thu, 22 June 2017, 20:35:48
I'm definitely interested in getting an set. Hopefully the red doesn't turn out like JTK.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: xantiema on Thu, 22 June 2017, 21:26:16
I don't mind icons, but I'd still like to see that chunky BS icon replaced with the normal left arrow.

Actually prefer the backspace as is, fits the set well with the legend color
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: mindxthinker on Mon, 03 July 2017, 08:31:36
no arrow icon for shift keys? :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Venediction on Wed, 05 July 2017, 20:18:54
I'm in for this for sure!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: xantiema on Sat, 08 July 2017, 18:59:15
I will get this if it has a proxy in europe
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: amnesia0287 on Sat, 08 July 2017, 20:20:52
I'm definitely interested in getting an set. Hopefully the red doesn't turn out like JTK.

V1 is nice, a bit of an orange tint, but also more vibrant than P3.

I believe it's the same color usually used in the RGB mods.

This should help give you some idea what it will look like. I'm not sure if the legends are V1 or P3, looks like it may actually be V1 (the red esc is P3, the red control keys are V1). The biggest difference is the caps are grey not black (spacebar is black).

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170709/7daf57f8f06be1acb310b4227dea7d3e.jpg) (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170709/724341e2d0fb4a53a7dda2c0bff74dc3.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170709/1b42cf5d66a0f162a6386710d81afe38.jpg)


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Skull_Angel on Sun, 09 July 2017, 00:54:23
The V1 actually looks much better in the photos then it did in the render. That's a tough call though; the V1 pops a lot more with the grey being used, but you do notice that orange tint when you stare, lol.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Pwner on Sun, 09 July 2017, 01:17:32
Having both V1 and P3 caps on hand, P3 is the superior choice for this set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: N0GLUT0N on Sun, 16 July 2017, 22:42:20
I want this yesterday. When will this be live?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: badchad on Mon, 17 July 2017, 13:54:46
Red and black. Shoulda suspected Ryu. I do like this set a lot though


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Sat, 22 July 2017, 16:59:05
More renders and some good news posted in the OP!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: robotsokk on Sat, 22 July 2017, 17:26:18
Yessss

Really digging that Ergodox render. Can't go wrong with red and black. Very ready for this to get to GB!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: janglad on Sat, 22 July 2017, 18:06:37
Yessss

Really digging that Ergodox render. Can't go wrong with red and black. Very ready for this to get to GB!

I'm glad you like it! Being on the same page as renders from Thesiscamper is both a nightmare (since he's so good) and an honor (since he's so good) haha  :p
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: bkw1209 on Sat, 22 July 2017, 19:53:39
When start to GB?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: pon10 on Sun, 23 July 2017, 10:45:17
Any, any, any chance to add Wodan`s salution with a Norde kit?  :rolleyes:

Check it out here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=85609.0

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Peiweisgreat on Sun, 30 July 2017, 22:51:45
I need these alphas so bad
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Sun, 30 July 2017, 22:59:24
GB coming soon. Once KeyClack has finished payment for GMK Solarized Dark we will be running it there.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: robotsokk on Mon, 31 July 2017, 11:05:58
GB coming soon. Once KeyClack has finished payment for GMK Solarized Dark we will be running it there.

Thanks for the update ::thumb::

Really looking forward to this one. Honestly, end game-level set for me.


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: wholypantalones on Mon, 31 July 2017, 12:32:00
GB coming soon. Once KeyClack has finished payment for GMK Solarized Dark we will be running it there.

 :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: kjh2696 on Wed, 16 August 2017, 20:17:42
i can't wait!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Charles_Que on Thu, 17 August 2017, 13:20:18
When will this come live at KeyClack? I'm super interested in this. Black keycaps with blood red legends..... Dream keycaps.... Please make this happen soon!!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: kimusan on Thu, 31 August 2017, 08:01:18
Any chance this will be available as a kit for Planck (/other ortho keebs)?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: wholypantalones on Thu, 31 August 2017, 11:30:50
Just out of curiosity, is Keyclack fulfilling these when they come in?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: funkybeat7 on Thu, 31 August 2017, 19:47:34
I have this on watch for the next update!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Wed, 06 September 2017, 00:33:46
Key clack dropped me. To busy with other things to run more GB at the moment. Go support Stranger Keys (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6y48rv/ic_stranger_keys_gmkdsa/) and Led Zep (https://thekey.company/products/gmk-ledzep).

If people really want this set and don't want the others listed above, I might be willing to run the GB myself but only if I can garner up enough interest to make it worth my time and effort.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: ashwinv11 on Wed, 06 September 2017, 10:09:08
Key clack dropped me. To busy with other things to run more GB at the moment. Go support Stranger Keys (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6y48rv/ic_stranger_keys_gmkdsa/) and Led Zep (https://thekey.company/products/gmk-ledzep).

If people really want this set and don't want the others listed above, I might be willing to run the GB myself but only if I can garner up enough interest to make it worth my time and effort.

Bummer, but I understand how busy and stressed jchan must be.. Wish you good luck man  :thumb: there are also other vendors you might be interested in checking out like zfrontier
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: funkybeat7 on Wed, 06 September 2017, 10:27:33
Key clack dropped me. To busy with other things to run more GB at the moment. Go support Stranger Keys (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6y48rv/ic_stranger_keys_gmkdsa/) and Led Zep (https://thekey.company/products/gmk-ledzep).

If people really want this set and don't want the others listed above, I might be willing to run the GB myself but only if I can garner up enough interest to make it worth my time and effort.

And now I'm sad, I was excited for this and I hope everyone shows their interest for it and maybe one day you can find a vendor to support you. Good luck with everything else though!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: kenmai9 on Wed, 06 September 2017, 12:10:15
WHEN IS THIS GOING TO PRODUCTION
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Waateva on Wed, 06 September 2017, 12:22:56
If people really want this set and don't want the others listed above, I might be willing to run the GB myself but only if I can garner up enough interest to make it worth my time and effort.

(https://i.imgur.com/fv3deWh.gif)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: alienman82 on Wed, 06 September 2017, 14:08:21
also sad.  one of the few sets that pulled off red.  Not a fan of beige alphas with dark mods which is like 95% of sets anymore
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: polentA on Wed, 06 September 2017, 17:58:03
Damn. This is a simple, classic, satisfying set that I really hope makes it to production one day. This and GMK SNES. I was ready to buy at least 2 sets, maybe 3.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: robotsokk on Wed, 06 September 2017, 21:29:38
Key clack dropped me. To busy with other things to run more GB at the moment. Go support Stranger Keys (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/6y48rv/ic_stranger_keys_gmkdsa/) and Led Zep (https://thekey.company/products/gmk-ledzep).

If people really want this set and don't want the others listed above, I might be willing to run the GB myself but only if I can garner up enough interest to make it worth my time and effort.

Bummer. Agreed with the other posts that I'd love to see this set made one day (I'd be in for at least one, more likely 2). Also agreed with posts mentioning it'd be great if another vendor were willing to pick up and run the GB instead. Whatever shakes out, thanks for all of your work on this -- it's a great-looking set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: donutcat on Sun, 15 October 2017, 14:22:01
I figure this is as good a time as any to announce I WILL BE PICKING UP THIS GB. That's right, your favorite pastry-feline amalgamation will be attempting to bring this set to life.  Right now we're very close to the GB stage, just waiting on final kit quotes from GMK before we can move forward. I'm way too excited to get those cute little fire novelties on a board.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: txclack on Sun, 15 October 2017, 14:50:41
Damnit, now that donutcat is involved I have to join :P  RIP Wallet
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: amnesia0287 on Sun, 15 October 2017, 15:34:21
donutcat knows what’s up. donutcat gives good GB.


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: pixelpusher on Sun, 15 October 2017, 16:09:33
Well, **** on a stick, I’m going to have to get a red case for this now.  I knew I should have gotten a red KBDfans board.  Damnit. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: midnightrun on Sun, 15 October 2017, 16:36:56
I'm hooked!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: robotsokk on Sun, 15 October 2017, 21:20:38
I figure this is as good a time as any to announce I WILL BE PICKING UP THIS GB. That's right, your favorite pastry-feline amalgamation will be attempting to bring this set to life.  Right now we're very close to the GB stage, just waiting on final kit quotes from GMK before we can move forward. I'm way too excited to get those cute little fire novelties on a board.

Yes! The dream is alive! Thank you guys, you're awesome  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BlackInk on Sun, 15 October 2017, 23:07:14
Somehow i like the first draft from GMK better than the second one, dark orange looks good
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 17 October 2017, 03:06:50
https://originative.co/products/demonic

presented without comment
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: amnesia0287 on Tue, 17 October 2017, 03:14:25
https://originative.co/products/demonic

presented without comment

Yeah, that's unfortunate. I'd still prefer this set cause the novelties and spacebars are nice, but P3 and RO2 are very close. This is gonna make things difficult.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: bkw1209 on Tue, 17 October 2017, 03:51:43
Sheraton did it first. What are you going to do?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: robotsokk on Tue, 17 October 2017, 05:43:29
https://originative.co/products/demonic

presented without comment

Yeah, that's unfortunate. I'd still prefer this set cause the novelties and spacebars are nice, but P3 and RO2 are very close. This is gonna make things difficult.

I too prefer Forge for the color and novelties.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: avid on Tue, 17 October 2017, 06:42:47
I like the forge much better. Also oco lacks plenty of compatability.   (compare skidata and charred orange for example. Close on paper, but skidata is much better looking)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: dohmain on Tue, 17 October 2017, 07:47:26
Still in for Forge.

Please make it happen. I'll buy 2 if I need to!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Marvellion on Tue, 17 October 2017, 11:41:14
This simply looks better that "Demonic" (friggin orangish red), but sadly it may make it hard to reach MOQ for Forge.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: kmba on Tue, 17 October 2017, 11:51:09
This simply looks better that "Demonic" (friggin orangish red), but sadly it may make it hard to reach MOQ for Forge.

Demonic uses RO2. There's nothing orange about it. It's their most "red" red.

(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=86616.0;attach=156294;image)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Marvellion on Tue, 17 October 2017, 13:10:22
This simply looks better that "Demonic" (friggin orangish red), but sadly it may make it hard to reach MOQ for Forge.

Demonic uses RO2. There's nothing orange about it. It's their most "red" red.

Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=86616.0;attach=156294;image)

Then either their renders or my screen is bad. Forge looks much more reddish.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: xondat on Tue, 17 October 2017, 13:43:26
This simply looks better that "Demonic" (friggin orangish red), but sadly it may make it hard to reach MOQ for Forge.

Demonic uses RO2. There's nothing orange about it. It's their most "red" red.

Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=86616.0;attach=156294;image)

Then either their renders or my screen is bad. Forge looks much more reddish.

GMK renders are notoriously bad.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: pixelpusher on Tue, 17 October 2017, 13:58:31
This simply looks better that "Demonic" (friggin orangish red), but sadly it may make it hard to reach MOQ for Forge.

Demonic uses RO2. There's nothing orange about it. It's their most "red" red.

Show Image
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=86616.0;attach=156294;image)

Then either their renders or my screen is bad. Forge looks much more reddish.

GMK renders are notoriously bad.

They're not bad, they're just not in the right colorspace.  It looks to me like they always save the images as CMYK instead of RGB.  Either that or they use something like 10-bit color that doesn't translate to our pleeb screens
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: smart5088 on Tue, 17 October 2017, 15:29:12
When can participate gmk forge GB ?

BASE CR , TEXT P3

BEST COLOR !
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: 9999hp on Thu, 19 October 2017, 04:48:05
Can't wait for this one. Won't have the board I'm getting this for til next year, but I'm stoked none the less.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: pvd on Fri, 20 October 2017, 01:16:40
Ergodox kit is looking dope. That's enough to convince me to join the GB.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: SakeJams on Mon, 23 October 2017, 15:53:30
Is this dead or nah
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Vadurr on Mon, 23 October 2017, 17:25:28
Man OCO's Demonic set is so similar to this x_x
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: donutcat on Mon, 23 October 2017, 17:27:27
Still planning on running the buy since there's no real downside to running it and failing MOQ. There seems to still be enough support for it that we could hit MOQ, but we'll have to wait and see now won't we.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BlackInk on Mon, 23 October 2017, 19:42:15
Still planning on running the buy since there's no real downside to running it and failing MOQ. There seems to still be enough support for it that we could hit MOQ, but we'll have to wait and see now won't we.
What are we waiting for? Should run it asap before people start loosing interests
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: avid on Mon, 23 October 2017, 20:36:42
Still planning on running the buy since there's no real downside to running it and failing MOQ. There seems to still be enough support for it that we could hit MOQ, but we'll have to wait and see now won't we.
What are we waiting for? Should run it asap before people start loosing interests

Im guessing after RA.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: xondat on Mon, 23 October 2017, 20:39:05
Still planning on running the buy since there's no real downside to running it and failing MOQ. There seems to still be enough support for it that we could hit MOQ, but we'll have to wait and see now won't we.
What are we waiting for? Should run it asap before people start loosing interests

He's dealing with Royal Alpha Round 2 right now.

Also there have been 10+ keyset group buys open this month.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BlackInk on Mon, 23 October 2017, 23:16:42
Still planning on running the buy since there's no real downside to running it and failing MOQ. There seems to still be enough support for it that we could hit MOQ, but we'll have to wait and see now won't we.
What are we waiting for? Should run it asap before people start loosing interests

He's dealing with Royal Alpha Round 2 right now.

Also there have been 10+ keyset group buys open this month.
I see, thanks
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Denisgsv on Tue, 24 October 2017, 07:16:56
it's still perfect for ehm "everything i have" black and red.

Bought 2 gmk sets already but i would join for this one too :|
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: ashwinv11 on Tue, 24 October 2017, 11:36:05
it's still perfect for ehm "everything i have" black and red.

Bought 2 gmk sets already but i would join for this one too :|

I'm in the same boat. Just picked up GMK Demonic which looks great, but this really is my favorite color combo so I'll be picking up a set of this too  :p
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: donutcat on Tue, 24 October 2017, 19:33:21
Still planning on running the buy since there's no real downside to running it and failing MOQ. There seems to still be enough support for it that we could hit MOQ, but we'll have to wait and see now won't we.
What are we waiting for? Should run it asap before people start loosing interests

Communication with GMK can be fickle at times and they're the ones we're currently waiting on for finalized quotes and a few small touches. I would be fine with managing the GB alongside of Royal Alpha, but like others said it may be best to wait until past at least the next payday since there's been a high number of buys this month.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Denisgsv on Wed, 25 October 2017, 07:16:22
it's still perfect for ehm "everything i have" black and red.

Bought 2 gmk sets already but i would join for this one too :|

I'm in the same boat. Just picked up GMK Demonic which looks great, but this really is my favorite color combo so I'll be picking up a set of this too  :p

i would go for that one too, if it had an EU buy option, i hope forge does.

Having to pay 40$ in fees sucks
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: afrokobe on Wed, 25 October 2017, 13:09:39
(https://i.imgur.com/YvhqySI.jpg)

got my gmk forge yesterday
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: clasicks on Wed, 25 October 2017, 13:17:27
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/YvhqySI.jpg)


got my gmk forge yesterday

Nice looks great, Great Job on getting Forge done so fast OP!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: pixelpusher on Wed, 25 October 2017, 13:51:17
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/YvhqySI.jpg)


got my gmk forge yesterday

I don't need a black 1800 board for these caps... I don't need a black 1800 board for these caps.... I don't need a black 1800 board for these caps.

Didn't work.  I need a black 1800 board for these caps.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: robotsokk on Wed, 25 October 2017, 14:48:19
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/YvhqySI.jpg)


got my gmk forge yesterday

I don't need a black 1800 board for these caps... I don't need a black 1800 board for these caps.... I don't need a black 1800 board for these caps.

Didn't work.  I need a black 1800 board for these caps.

 It's an exceedingly rational decision to make in this situation.

 :p
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BlackInk on Wed, 25 October 2017, 15:46:28
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/YvhqySI.jpg)


got my gmk forge yesterday

Nice looks great, Great Job on getting Forge done so fast OP!
What are you guys talking about? That was GMK Demonic not Forge
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Puddsy on Wed, 25 October 2017, 15:57:20
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/YvhqySI.jpg)


got my gmk forge yesterday

Nice looks great, Great Job on getting Forge done so fast OP!
What are you guys talking about? That was GMK Demonic not Forge

thatsthejoke.jpg
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: donutcat on Wed, 25 October 2017, 21:50:46


i would go for that one too, if it had an EU buy option, i hope forge does.

Having to pay 40$ in fees sucks

I do always aim to have an EU proxy and an Asia proxy when possible, and so far mechboards.uk, KP Group, and zFrontier have been doing well.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Denisgsv on Thu, 26 October 2017, 03:24:50


i would go for that one too, if it had an EU buy option, i hope forge does.

Having to pay 40$ in fees sucks

I do always aim to have an EU proxy and an Asia proxy when possible, and so far mechboards.uk, KP Group, and zFrontier have been doing well.

i know, thats why i'm 100% into this, first its perfect for the color scheme, second the price will be reasonable so winwin.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: bkw1209 on Fri, 10 November 2017, 20:12:00
Any update?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Vloshko on Sat, 11 November 2017, 06:24:07
My favorite color scheme! Looking good
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: donutcat on Sat, 11 November 2017, 12:36:58
Any update?

We're waiting out a little bit of the GMK congestion going on at the moment and taking the time to nail down some kit adjustments.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: robotsokk on Sat, 11 November 2017, 15:07:28
Any update?

We're waiting out a little bit of the GMK congestion going on at the moment and taking the time to nail down some kit adjustments.

Awesome to hear this is still in the works. And definitely support the idea to wait a bit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: bkw1209 on Mon, 27 November 2017, 09:15:11
Any update?

I Can't wait..
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: skarnermain4lyfe on Mon, 27 November 2017, 21:27:54
I love this! Would be cool to get some Diablo III themed caps that match but either way I think Im in! 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: avid on Mon, 27 November 2017, 21:35:54
I love this! Would be cool to get some Diablo III themed caps that match but either way I think Im in!

I suppose you've seen DCS Sanctuary? But this is the 2nd closest Diablo themed!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: mbljs5555 on Tue, 28 November 2017, 14:40:32
This looks better than burgundy imo... najs
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: alisonica on Thu, 30 November 2017, 21:36:38
I'm up for this, 2018 is a good year for Red and Reddit/mk!

Will truely look like ferrari with this case:
Norbaforce Monte Carlo Red Winkeyless
https://shop.norbauer.com/products/the-norbaforce-cnc-aluminum-housing-for-realforce-keyboards?variant=696325439496
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BJW on Sun, 10 December 2017, 22:33:35
Any updates?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Levan on Mon, 11 December 2017, 10:59:09
Love the color
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Mon, 11 December 2017, 18:14:44
Group buy coming soon.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: le_wraith on Mon, 11 December 2017, 18:59:26
So what is technically the difference between this and GMK Demonic? Love me some black and red...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Puddsy on Mon, 11 December 2017, 19:00:58
So what is technically the difference between this and GMK Demonic? Love me some black and red...

the red in this set is slightly more red
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Peiweisgreat on Mon, 11 December 2017, 19:27:36
So what is technically the difference between this and GMK Demonic? Love me some black and red...

the red in this set is slightly more red

Yeah the other red is a bit weak in comparison, but that might just be in my head
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Mon, 11 December 2017, 20:02:36
So what is technically the difference between this and GMK Demonic? Love me some black and red...

Demonic uses CR and RO2. GMK Forge uses CR and P3.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: heavyheaded on Mon, 11 December 2017, 20:05:37
Saw GMK Blue on Black went live on Donutcables. When does Forge go up?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: kenmai9 on Tue, 12 December 2017, 18:11:56
when can i get my forge on tho
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Tue, 12 December 2017, 19:27:33
when can i get my forge on tho

The minute GMK gives me the pricing on the spacebar kit which they forgot in the original quote and Donut updates the purchase page. I will update the OP with more information once I have it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: clasicks on Wed, 13 December 2017, 09:41:30
when can i get my forge on tho

https://originative.co/products/demonic

Here you go, ready to ship!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: afrokobe on Mon, 25 December 2017, 22:40:11
when can i get my forge on tho

https://originative.co/products/demonic

Here you go, ready to ship!
:gottem4: :xinrokhgoon:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Tue, 26 December 2017, 04:40:30
We should be getting spacebar kit pricing after the holiday is over on January 3rd. After that we should be free to move into the Group Buy phase. Please stay tuned.



https://originative.co/products/demonic

Here you go, ready to ship!

Please stop linking this in the thread, it is irrelevant to the topic. Thank you.


:gottem4: :xinrokhgoon:


What does this even mean? Please stop posting irrelevant things here. Thanks.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: xondat on Tue, 26 December 2017, 06:40:40

https://originative.co/products/demonic

Here you go, ready to ship!

Please stop linking this in the thread, it is irrelevant to the topic. Thank you.


:gottem4: :xinrokhgoon:


What does this even mean? Please stop posting irrelevant things here. Thanks.

Maybe you need reminding on why people chase you around like this...

4 months ago, you went to the NYC meetup, claimed somebody elses prize as your own, and proceeded to try and sell on mechmarket for $250 (https://redd.it/6s8xe7). Exactly the type of person we don't need in this community. I think only the uninformed are supporting this thread, if they knew how shady you were, I don't think they would.

Now you get downvoted every time you make a comment, so you probably got frustrated and made a new account so people wouldn't follow/know. That account is xinrokh (https://redd.it/7m4d48), which is why people are commenting with that. It's not difficult to see.

Edit: Forgive me, it's worse than I thought - it was listed for $350, not $250 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153477453@N07/36229379742/).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BlackInk on Tue, 26 December 2017, 11:41:38

https://originative.co/products/demonic

Here you go, ready to ship!

Please stop linking this in the thread, it is irrelevant to the topic. Thank you.


:gottem4: :xinrokhgoon:


What does this even mean? Please stop posting irrelevant things here. Thanks.

Maybe you need reminding on why people chase you around like this...

4 months ago, you went to the NYC meetup, claimed somebody elses prize as your own, and proceeded to try and sell on mechmarket for $250 (https://redd.it/6s8xe7). Exactly the type of person we don't need in this community. I think only the uninformed are supporting this thread, if they knew how shady you were, I don't think they would.

Now you get downvoted every time you make a comment, so you probably got frustrated and made a new account so people wouldn't follow/know. That account is xinrokh (https://redd.it/7m4d48), which is why people are commenting with that. It's not difficult to see.

Edit: Forgive me, it's worse than I thought - it was listed for $350, not $250 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153477453@N07/36229379742/).

Wow i just took time to read the whole thing
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: afrokobe on Tue, 26 December 2017, 12:07:19

https://originative.co/products/demonic

Here you go, ready to ship!

Please stop linking this in the thread, it is irrelevant to the topic. Thank you.


:gottem4: :xinrokhgoon:


What does this even mean? Please stop posting irrelevant things here. Thanks.

Maybe you need reminding on why people chase you around like this...

4 months ago, you went to the NYC meetup, claimed somebody elses prize as your own, and proceeded to try and sell on mechmarket for $250 (https://redd.it/6s8xe7). Exactly the type of person we don't need in this community. I think only the uninformed are supporting this thread, if they knew how shady you were, I don't think they would.

Now you get downvoted every time you make a comment, so you probably got frustrated and made a new account so people wouldn't follow/know. That account is xinrokh (https://redd.it/7m4d48), which is why people are commenting with that. It's not difficult to see.

Edit: Forgive me, it's worse than I thought - it was listed for $350, not $250 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/153477453@N07/36229379742/).

Wow i just took time to read the whole thing

oh trust me that doesnt even begin it, that was just the tipping point for the rest of the community
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: pixelpusher on Tue, 26 December 2017, 13:54:10
Had no idea about shady stuff going on.  I’ll let op state his position on the accusations before I unwatch this thread.  Was planning to join GB, but I’m unsure of the facts here. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: ojrask on Sun, 31 December 2017, 05:45:28
Had no idea about shady stuff going on.  I’ll let op state his position on the accusations before I unwatch this thread.  Was planning to join GB, but I’m unsure of the facts here.

Same here. Nothing personal against the author but I don't like putting money into things I don't fully trust.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Wed, 03 January 2018, 21:43:59
If anyone really wants to hear my side of the story, feel free to PM me. I'm not digging up unrelated things in this thread. I've finalized kits with GMK and am just waiting for the quote on the spacebar addon kit and we should be good to start the GB my mid January.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BOK on Wed, 03 January 2018, 21:48:43
If anyone really wants to hear my side of the story, feel free to PM me. I'm not digging up unrelated things in this thread. I've finalized kits with GMK and am just waiting for the quote on the spacebar addon kit and we should be good to start the GB my mid January.
I saw that  this  set will be started by Donutcat. Do you have a plan to make other proxy? EU and Asia, Sea....
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Wed, 03 January 2018, 22:26:25
I saw that  this  set will be started by Donutcat. Do you have a plan to make other proxy? EU and Asia, Sea....

Yeah. I do believe that Donutcat has proxies for all those locations. I reached out to him and will give you a more concrete answer once he responds,
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BOK on Thu, 04 January 2018, 00:33:44
I saw that  this  set will be started by Donutcat. Do you have a plan to make other proxy? EU and Asia, Sea....

Yeah. I do believe that Donutcat has proxies for all those locations. I reached out to him and will give you a more concrete answer once he responds,
I hope that Korea proxy will be joined. Thanks.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: donutcat on Sun, 07 January 2018, 10:08:12
We've got EU and China proxies through CandyKeys and zFrontier, but at the moment I'm still looking for a Korea proxy since I'm not familiar with any of them.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: amnesia0287 on Sun, 07 January 2018, 23:55:46
We've got EU and China proxies through CandyKeys and zFrontier, but at the moment I'm still looking for a Korea proxy since I'm not familiar with any of them.

Isn't cocobrais a Korean Proxy? Like isn't he doing GMK Camping?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Wetherbee on Mon, 08 January 2018, 00:19:53
This set doesn't seem to be that interesting. GMK Demonic already exists (and you can buy it now if you wanted), GMK Ceresia already uses P3 for inverse colors, the novelty keys in this set are only 1.25u so they are useless for Tsangan bottom rows, and the group buy runner seems to be extra shady based on their history with the community and attempts to hide their identity.

I like the P3 color but there seems to be more reasons to not join this GB than to join it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Mon, 08 January 2018, 00:59:04
This set doesn't seem to be that interesting. GMK Demonic already exists (and you can buy it now if you wanted), GMK Ceresia already uses P3 for inverse colors, the novelty keys in this set are only 1.25u so they are useless for Tsangan bottom rows, and the group buy runner seems to be extra shady based on their history with the community and attempts to hide their identity.

I like the P3 color but there seems to be more reasons to not join this GB than to join it.

GMK Ceresia uses White on Red. I am not aware of a set that is similar to it that uses Black on Red or Red on Black. The Group Buy runner is Donutcat, his history is not shady at all. My history is rather **** to be honest but I am reforming. My involvement with the set stops once the GB happens. I don't get anything out of this but the ability to purchase the set in my desired colorway and compatibility. If this still dissuades you from buying this set, then so be it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: alisonica on Mon, 08 January 2018, 05:20:04
Come on guys, it's such a trivial matter, new year, new attitude. Let's do a little read along, repeat after me: I am a grown man, I am a positive man, I want to help resolve things rather than adding fuel to the FIYAH. This way, I can help my community and my acquaintances become more productive and engaging, increase overall happiness of the people I meet, and I shall greet them with a smile. I will earn the respect of my female counterparts by being bigger and never dwell on the past. I refuse to generate negativity for Geekhack is my second home and I cherish all the good stuff that geekhackers bless me with, although sometimes really expensive. :p
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Wetherbee on Mon, 08 January 2018, 09:08:53
The power of positive thinking won't get to 150 MOQ, especially given that you are competing with Demonic with very little to differentiate your product. That said, I wish you the best of luck. This is my favorite colorway despite my concerns. I just don't see it being a successful GB. Hopefully you will prove me, a random internet stranger, wrong.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: donutcat on Mon, 08 January 2018, 11:46:29
There was a good deal of support from people that do recognize the differences between Forge and Demonic. Additionally, with multiple proxies across the globe we are capable of reaching a good deal more people more easily than Demonic could. I have faith that this set has the potential to do well despite the difficulties encountered so far in the process.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: JSaintS on Mon, 08 January 2018, 11:51:52
Ok... it does look like Demonic, they might have had the idea together for all I care, but there are still a couple of differences that make this set worth it imo such as a better compatibility (ISO-compatibility AND 6u spacebar by the looks of it (I hope that's an off-centered 6u haha) and a slight difference in colors (I pref. this one than Demonic).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Wetherbee on Mon, 08 January 2018, 12:08:49
I think I prefer the icon legends from Demonic. Also, this set includes Tsangan support but the Novelties only work on a standard layout and are rather meh to begin with. Might be better off removing them from the set to avoid tooling fees. The inverse keys are a nice touch though, and I can get 6u center-stem spacebar from other sets If needed. It might be cool if you did combined icons + text legends.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 08 January 2018, 12:21:48
I think I prefer the icon legends from Demonic. Also, this set includes Tsangan support but the Novelties only work on a standard layout and are rather meh to begin with. Might be better off removing them from the set to avoid tooling fees. The inverse keys are a nice touch though, and I can get 6u center-stem spacebar from other sets If needed. It might be cool if you did combined icons + text legends.

I plan to join for forge, but you do realize demonic has a black on red escape and enter also, right?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Wetherbee on Mon, 08 January 2018, 12:23:56
Since this is the same colorway, any thoughts of combining this GB with Puddsy's P3 blanks GB? Possibly as an add-on kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Mon, 08 January 2018, 12:30:41
Since this is the same colorway, any thoughts of combining this GB with Puddsy's P3 blanks GB? Possibly as an add-on kit?

I was not aware if this. I will approach him and donutcat and see what they think of this idea. I am unsure of logistics.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 08 January 2018, 12:32:37
Since this is the same colorway, any thoughts of combining this GB with Puddsy's P3 blanks GB? Possibly as an add-on kit?

I was not aware if this. I will approach him and donutcat and see what they think of this idea. I am unsure of logistics.

I believe Red Riot is RO2 blanks
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=92983.0

"Render incoming in the next day or two. Gonna use the color RO2 in this picture. "
"RO1 is too dark, P3 is also good, V1 is too orange. RO2 is the color I imagine this set in my head. "
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Wetherbee on Mon, 08 January 2018, 12:37:15
RO2 and P3 are so similar that I don't think Puddsy or the folks interested in Red Riot would mind either way. The human eye doesn't differentiate shades of red as distinctly as we can distinguish shades of green, for example, especially with small lettering. In real life there is very little difference despite what the renders show, and only putting them next to each other would you notice the difference. Just a though for ways to possibly collaborate to make more people interested. Listening carefully to what the community wants is one way to increase orders to reach MOQ, although even Red Riot is a rather lackluster IC.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Mon, 08 January 2018, 14:04:26
RO2 and P3 are so similar that I don't think Puddsy or the folks interested in Red Riot would mind either way. The human eye doesn't differentiate shades of red as distinctly as we can distinguish shades of green, for example, especially with small lettering. In real life there is very little difference despite what the renders show, and only putting them next to each other would you notice the difference. Just a though for ways to possibly collaborate to make more people interested. Listening carefully to what the community wants is one way to increase orders to reach MOQ, although even Red Riot is a rather lackluster IC.

Understood. I have taken lots of criticism from here and triple that from the /r/mk discord. Seems like Puddsy isnrunninf a full set of caps so it doesn't seem reasonable to try and combine into one GB but I will reach out to him and see if there is any interest.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: donutcat on Mon, 08 January 2018, 17:25:46
Personally I don't see why you would try to run two completely different sets as kits to one another for the sole reason that they share a color, and not even the same exact color. You'll end up with more than twice the logistics strain as either of them separately, as well as people skipping one of them to buy the other.

I think I prefer the icon legends from Demonic. Also, this set includes Tsangan support but the Novelties only work on a standard layout and are rather meh to begin with. Might be better off removing them from the set to avoid tooling fees. The inverse keys are a nice touch though, and I can get 6u center-stem spacebar from other sets If needed. It might be cool if you did combined icons + text legends.



Forge does have icon-only legends, as shown in the GMK mockups but not the renders, though I will admit that I'm personally a fan of icon+text. Additionally, myself and many others are quite fond of the novelties and find them worth the cost.



Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: amnesia0287 on Mon, 08 January 2018, 17:29:09
I like this set, and would consider it IF it had some 1u novelties. I never use 1.25u keys, so it’s hard to justify this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Wetherbee on Mon, 08 January 2018, 17:34:19
I like this set, and would consider it IF it had some 1u novelties. I never use 1.25u keys, so it’s hard to justify this.

+1
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Wetherbee on Mon, 08 January 2018, 17:41:24
Simple Google search provides lots more inspiration for novelties that would bring a cohesive theme together, if you insist on going down that route. I thought GMK tooling for novelties was sky high though, so almost prefer no novelties in preference to compatibility.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BJW on Thu, 11 January 2018, 23:17:46
I am just curious that is there color difference between GMK LedZep and GMK Forge?
In other words, will it be awkward if I mix LedZep modi with Forge alphas?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: avid on Thu, 11 January 2018, 23:26:32
Is there a updated kit-design?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: soupymeatballs on Fri, 12 January 2018, 10:01:08
I am just curious that is there color difference between GMK LedZep and GMK Forge?
In other words, will it be awkward if I mix LedZep modi with Forge alphas?

The black is the same but the red is different so it might look weird. LedZep uses custom colors (non GMK stock colors) for their red and beige. Forge uses all stock GMK colors. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BJW on Fri, 12 January 2018, 10:03:14
I am just curious that is there color difference between GMK LedZep and GMK Forge?
In other words, will it be awkward if I mix LedZep modi with Forge alphas?

The black is the same but the red is different so it might look weird. LedZep uses custom colors (non GMK stock colors) for their red and beige. Forge uses all stock GMK colors. Hope this helps.

Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: FSund on Tue, 16 January 2018, 07:03:57
Any chance of including the GMK Vikings (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90475) set as a child set of Forge? The colors are the same as far as I understand, and it would make Forge cover Norway/Sweden/Denmark.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: cocobrais on Tue, 16 January 2018, 07:57:51
Any chance of including the GMK Vikings (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90475) set as a child set of Forge? The colors are the same as far as I understand, and it would make Forge cover Norway/Sweden/Denmark.
My set will be come back.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Wetherbee on Tue, 30 January 2018, 16:08:45

This set needs a 6u center-stemmed spacebar. Rumors are the GMK sometimes throws these in. Otherwise it isnt compatible with the HHKB or Realforce 87U/FC660. Most modern GMK sets include this (Taro, Nautilus, Laser, Camping, etc.).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: RyuDragoon on Tue, 30 January 2018, 22:34:41
The OP has been updated with new information.

Any chance of including the GMK Vikings (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=90475) set as a child set of Forge? The colors are the same as far as I understand, and it would make Forge cover Norway/Sweden/Denmark.
My set will be come back.

Please let me know if you would be interested in running this as a separate kit along side Forge. I can ask GMK about this and get some pricing. I think it would be super awesome to get this running with the set for a nice aesthetic appeal and open up even more compatibility. But, if we do go this route, this will push my ideal time for the GB (end of February) to a later date (maybe after Camping is finished running).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: bkw1209 on Sat, 10 February 2018, 20:03:45
Start GB!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BillyTheMute on Sat, 10 February 2018, 21:02:40
MOD Edit:  Removed GB Link
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BlackInk on Sat, 10 February 2018, 22:07:12
27 more days
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: donutcat on Sat, 10 February 2018, 23:18:15
MOD Edit:  Removed GB Link
Yep, early Sat morning for me, proxies should be online within a day or two.

27 more days

That's actually the countdown until the GB end. This is my inaugural run of some pre-order software for woocommerce that lets you commit without paying until the last day. Once that countdown has ended, invoices will be sent to everyone that preordered automatically. This also lets me change the price easily if we hit drop points.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: avid on Sat, 10 February 2018, 23:51:06
Kit design is a joke. Your missing ISO key for r4, but you include 8 blank keys for what reason?
Also why is two terminal keys included? That is something that makes sense for Terminal but not this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Wetherbee on Sat, 10 February 2018, 23:53:29
I would have joined if the kit included 6u center-stem spacebar. Every GMK GB running now includes it (GMK Camping, GMK Taro, GMK Red Samurai, GMK Necro, GMK 9009 R2 Extras Sale). Not sure why it is missing from this set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BJW on Sun, 11 February 2018, 00:40:30
I was really wanting this kit and for GB , and now I am really disappointed with this kit. With these 1u novelty keys where should I put these?(using 84 and 87 ).
I would have loved to buy this kit if it was like this.
http://i.imgur.com/w21ggGX.jpg
 :'(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: spkmic on Sun, 11 February 2018, 06:08:47
1U, R4 six novelties.
I can't understand it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: lovetree on Sun, 11 February 2018, 06:46:06
I would have joined if the kit included 6u center-stem spacebar. Every GMK GB running now includes it (GMK Camping, GMK Taro, GMK Red Samurai, GMK Necro, GMK 9009 R2 Extras Sale). Not sure why it is missing from this set.

You insisted strongly to change all 1.25 novelties to 1u keys which only got meaning to Tsangan users and now you do not join this group buy?
What the....
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BJW on Sun, 11 February 2018, 06:53:40
I would have joined if the kit included 6u center-stem spacebar. Every GMK GB running now includes it (GMK Camping, GMK Taro, GMK Red Samurai, GMK Necro, GMK 9009 R2 Extras Sale). Not sure why it is missing from this set.

You insisted strongly to change all 1.25 novelties to 1u keys which only got meaning to Tsangan users and now you do not join this group buy?
What the....

This guy did the job? Amazing Idea . I think if Ryu makes kit with 6u center-stem spacebar this guy will buy 150 moq for us~
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: Morgan3Wheeler on Sun, 11 February 2018, 07:45:50
WTH...R4 1U noveltie? lol
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: JSaintS on Sun, 11 February 2018, 08:13:02
WTH...R4 1U noveltie? lol

They shouldn't all have been R4 but what's wrong with R4 1u novelties?


Kit design is a joke. Your missing ISO key for r4, but you include 8 blank keys for what reason?

I don't agree on the fact that the kit is a joke, but I do indeed miss the R4 iso key :/
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BJW on Sun, 11 February 2018, 08:23:46
WTH...R4 1U noveltie? lol

They shouldn't all have been R4 but what's wrong with R4 1u novelties?


If you are one of the users of ansi keyboard with 84 or 87 which is most common outside EU, you will find out that 6 R4 1u novelty is just a joke.
Maybe Ryu intended ansi users to use these novelties at arrow key?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: JSaintS on Sun, 11 February 2018, 08:27:05
WTH...R4 1U noveltie? lol

They shouldn't all have been R4 but what's wrong with R4 1u novelties?


If you are one of the users of ansi keyboard with 84 or 87 which is most common outside EU, you will find out that 6 R4 1u novelty is just a joke.
Maybe Ryu intended ansi users to use these novelties at arrow key?

As I said, 6x 1u novelties is wrong for me, I asked because he just seemed to think that R4 1u novelties were a mistake all together.
Maybe those were indeed made to be used as arrow keys, I do regret the fact that 1.25u novelties were dropped :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: amnesia0287 on Sun, 11 February 2018, 13:24:00
because nice keyboards use tsangan bottom row...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: BlackInk on Sun, 11 February 2018, 15:12:01
I was going to join but then saw 6 1u r4 novelties? Whats wrong with everything in this set
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Forge
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Sun, 11 February 2018, 20:51:18
Locking thread.  Please make a proper GB thread to continue discussion.