TBH I kind of regret selling my Orion v2. I don't know if it's because I sold a fully functioning board for a kit that still hasn't been built yet or what. Not a single one of my parts for my 360c has arrived yet, kind of already over the board. )
I understand that, man. OTD has a lot of pull behind it, and they are really nicely styled, especially the Corsa. Yeah, but they are older boards and to be honest, with how they need to be flashed, they seem like they are far less flexible. Still, I understand the hype.
At first I wasn't sure about the Orion v2 as I've always felt like TKL would not be a layout I cared for. I made an exception though since it's one of the few Alps customs out there and even then... The odds of landing on of the 7 that were sold outside of Korea... I couldn't pass that up.
So I'm really excited about it, and it'd would most likely be far more satisfying than simply throwing a huge wad down for a rare LZ--this one has more creativity behind it (I mean this in the sense of the ideas I have in mind for the build). The LZ would've just been > receive board > wait for Leeku PCB+Plate Alps GB for the LZ-FE > assemble and throw on a simple, nice set of caps.
The Orion v2 project is going to be much more involved. Doiku Saver v2 is going to be what I'm going to call it.
I'm rambling.
I'm sure you will totally enjoy your OTD when all is said and done. I understand how it can be waiting so long that the original hype just falls by the wayside, but I think you'll feel it again when everything arrives.
Hey man I can understand, it does eat a lot at your funds and it makes you get buyers remorse. But the Orion is something that you should look forward to. Pace yourself with the parts of it really is taking a toll on your wallet
Right? Most of my money spent in this hobby has been toward projects and vintage Alps boards over just Korean customs. If I had just allocated all my extra cash to custom boards, I'd probably have a decently sized fleet. But hey, it's the passion that matters most, I think. Just trying not to break the bank with it either, haha.
The last component I need for this Orion v2 is a brass plate. HNNG. I want one so bad, haha.