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Title: [IC] GMK Night Runner (GB is live!!!)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 19 April 2019, 15:16:52
GB is live!!!

https://thekey.company/collections/night-runner









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Welcome to the night:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Many of you know me from my Nexus Slider GB and more recently my keyboard designs from TheKey.Company, and for a while now I have been wanting to make a set but could never find the right one, until now.

Inspired by those elite few who navigate the rooftops of a dystopian cyberpunk city,  GMK Night Runner aims to bring a little of the not-so-distant future to your set up.
The inky dark alpha base color represents the night sky, while the soft, dark blue used for the modifiers represents moon lit features, and the bright yellow legends represents the landscape of fluorescent signs and people running about the city and its skyline.
So without further ado, GMK Night Runner.

Keyset test render(not accurate to base kit):
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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Proposed kits:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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Board render:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Renders by voodoo6k, the mastermind behind DSA Scientific.

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Grid 600 with LED module.

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Novelties:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   


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Deskpad:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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Drawn by OneCreativeMind.

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Drawn by OneCreativeMind.


Colors:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Alpha base is the same as GMK Red samurai mods(by coincidence).

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IC Form:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

https://forms.gle/UVGZq19VCEFEheCK8


Additional info:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Cables will be available from Zap.

I am debating about adding artisans as well, but that is TBD.


Support:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Show you support for the set by using the following code in your signature. Artwork done by OneCreativeMind.
(https://i.imgur.com/XdDAHuS.jpg) (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100324)


Timeline:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Looking to launch the GB in July Waiting on GMK to review colors to see how well they can match and to prevent issues prior to the GB.


Vendor/Proxy:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Main vendor: TheKey.Company
Proxies: TBD
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: mta on Fri, 19 April 2019, 15:19:07
Reminds me of Batgirl (https://cdn1.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/scale_crop_768_433/2017/03/batgirl_-_publicity_-_h_2017.jpg) a bit -- cool colorway
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: Tyson on Fri, 19 April 2019, 15:22:08
I'm down! The colors are definitely different from anything out there right now! I love the way the yellow legends pop out!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: lolafineday on Fri, 19 April 2019, 15:22:27
Damn I love yellow legends

(https://i.imgur.com/E810Wvi.jpg) (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=99634.0)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: nasp on Fri, 19 April 2019, 15:23:13
I like it, especially the alphas and the accent keys. If you were to add novelties, what do you have in mind?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 19 April 2019, 15:36:33
I like it, especially the alphas and the accent keys. If you were to add novelties, what do you have in mind?night
Currently undecided, but that needs to be discussed. Not sure what I want the novelties theme to be so I don't have any ideas drafted up atm.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: Macmutant on Fri, 19 April 2019, 15:37:28
Super interested! Filled out the form. Looking forward to seeing you develop this set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: jil_jil32 on Fri, 19 April 2019, 16:00:08
Oh that Blue shade is what I like the most in this set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 19 April 2019, 16:15:46
Oh that Blue shade is what I like the most in this set.

Thank you! That is what finished the set off in my mind, I didn't like the previous version I had until I did that single change and fell in love with the colors.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: Vigrith on Fri, 19 April 2019, 16:19:54
Surely this goes against your vision of the set but I feel like the mod colour steals the show here, I'd like to see what it'd look like if it were a uniform set (à la terminal/skidata/etc) with just the acid yellow accents.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 19 April 2019, 16:46:01
Surely this goes against your vision of the set but I feel like the mod colour steals the show here, I'd like to see what it'd look like if it were a uniform set (à la terminal/skidata/etc) with just the acid yellow accents.

I get where you are coming from but I wasn't in love with that as much hence the mod change. Maybe I could do a N9 mod kit but base will be the blue.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: jil_jil32 on Fri, 19 April 2019, 16:58:26
Oh that Blue shade is what I like the most in this set.

Thank you! That is what finished the set off in my mind, I didn't like the previous version I had until I did that single change and fell in love with the colors.

You're welcome. And it's good to know that Blue is the vital part of the set to you. It's nice.
Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 19 April 2019, 17:09:26
gotta admit not a huge fan of the colors on this one

purple and yellow is hard to make a winning combination with
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: Acereconkeys on Fri, 19 April 2019, 17:38:18
gotta admit not a huge fan of the colors on this one

purple and yellow is hard to make a winning combination with

Fortunately for you it's blue, not purple :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: Vadurr on Fri, 19 April 2019, 17:45:03
OG Ultra Boost / OG Batman vibes... I like!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: comdata55 on Fri, 19 April 2019, 17:53:29
Love it, I'm in!

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 19 April 2019, 18:30:37
gotta admit not a huge fan of the colors on this one

purple and yellow is hard to make a winning combination with

Fortunately for you it's blue, not purple :)

it still looks bad
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 19 April 2019, 21:51:54
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

I have been working on getting the kits to where I want them to be for good renders. So will try and get renders done soonish and having someone help with novelties right now.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: Tyson on Sat, 20 April 2019, 02:16:12
Now that I think about it, this give me cyberpunk 2077 vibes!

(https://cdn3.dualshockers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Cyberpunk2077.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sat, 20 April 2019, 16:19:56
Now that I think about it, this give me cyberpunk 2077 vibes!

Show Image
(https://cdn3.dualshockers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Cyberpunk2077.jpg)


Hmm, colors do match very well, unintentional but a good match.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Mon, 22 April 2019, 17:31:26
Updated the IC form to include a question about the alpha color, So please fill it out to vote on possibly changing the color.

Current alphas are N9(renders are darker than intended) but I am thinking about switching to Pantone 426 C which is a mid point between N9 and CR. The reason to keep N9 is to be able to match other N9 sets, but switching would make it closer to the original renders and what I was thinking of color wise. Hard decision as both have pros/cons but I am on the fence and can't decide myself.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 23 April 2019, 17:07:48
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Updated kits to fix compatibility and requests from the IC form. As well I have updated the colors to include Pantone 426 C, which is at this time the planned alpha base and accent legends color.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: PvtSkittles on Sat, 27 April 2019, 17:59:43
Really love this - I hope it runs!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sat, 27 April 2019, 18:10:33
Really love this - I hope it runs!

That is the plan, working on it in the background right now. Have to get novelties figured out and then real renders will be made and figuring out time frame from there.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: mkljfox44 on Sat, 27 April 2019, 18:53:35
Not bad. I'd like to see more renders though!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: oldcat on Sun, 28 April 2019, 23:05:42
nice
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Mon, 29 April 2019, 00:15:43
Not bad. I'd like to see more renders though!

Coming not too long from now hopefully, just want the novelties in the renders so have to wait for them to be designed(being done now by OneCreativeMind just like yours :P).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Mon, 29 April 2019, 00:51:18
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Added more caps to each kit, so they are nearly done now.

New IC form with different questions to iron out the remaining details. https://forms.gle/UVGZq19VCEFEheCK8
Please fill the form out even if you already have, I would really appreciate it.

Novelties are being designed by OneCreativeMind as we speak.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner
Post by: vicissitude on Mon, 29 April 2019, 01:32:01
interested.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (New IC Form to fill out)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 30 April 2019, 13:37:16
Support:
Show you support for the set by using the following code in your signature. Artwork done by OneCreativeMind.
(https://i.imgur.com/XdDAHuS.jpg) (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=100324)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (New IC Form to fill out)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 30 April 2019, 16:19:47
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Novelties have been added to the OP.

Still working on them, so if you have any opinions on what stays or something you would like to see added feel free to let me know!

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All drawn by OneCreativeMind.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (New IC Form to fill out)
Post by: vicissitude on Tue, 30 April 2019, 17:49:32
Love the novelties.
So shining.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (New IC Form to fill out)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 30 April 2019, 18:00:58
Love the novelties.
So shining.  :thumb:

Thank you! OneCreativeMind and me have been going back and forth the past few days to try and get great novelties, still may do more if we get some really good suggestions anytime soon.

Also the Deskpad is in the works and I think it will be one of the best out there imo.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (New IC Form to fill out)
Post by: Tyson on Tue, 30 April 2019, 23:48:31
Can't wait! I'll be saving my money to get multiple base sets along with Novelties!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (New IC Form to fill out)
Post by: xeronu on Wed, 01 May 2019, 11:41:49
i love it! please think about adding a 3u yellow spacebar to the kit :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (New IC Form to fill out)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Wed, 01 May 2019, 11:53:19
i love it! please think about adding a 3u yellow spacebar to the kit :D

I was told recently that GMK doesn't have 3u spacebars...was that inaccurate information?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (New IC Form to fill out)
Post by: xeronu on Wed, 01 May 2019, 12:45:23
sux about 3u, but what can you do i guess :P

i really dig the "night city" vibe. i would love to see more modifiers w/ the skyline motif. an entire bottom (or top) row of buildings would be awesome and very unique. im also a fan of icon only modifiers, like these (https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/massdrop-x-t0mb3ry-gmk-yuri-custom-keycap-set/Icon_Mods_20170517120653.jpg?auto=format&fm=jpg&fit=crop&w=955&dpr=1). not sure why more designs dont use the classic unix option/alt and meta symbols. this kit is looking super awesome. and i'm definitely down for "when" this becomes a reality. keep up the good work!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (New IC Form to fill out)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Wed, 01 May 2019, 14:37:29
i really dig the "night city" vibe. i would love to see more modifiers w/ the skyline motif. an entire bottom (or top) row of buildings would be awesome and very unique. im also a fan of icon only modifiers, like these (https://massdrop-s3.imgix.net/product-images/massdrop-x-t0mb3ry-gmk-yuri-custom-keycap-set/Icon_Mods_20170517120653.jpg?auto=format&fm=jpg&fit=crop&w=955&dpr=1). not sure why more designs dont use the classic unix option/alt and meta symbols. this kit is looking super awesome. and i'm definitely down for "when" this becomes a reality. keep up the good work!

Well you are in luck, we added more! I am not sure if we will have that many novelties, just because cost only gets worse the more we add.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (New IC Form to fill out)
Post by: Colourr on Fri, 03 May 2019, 12:47:45
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Big fan of these novelties!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (New IC Form to fill out)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 03 May 2019, 13:12:59
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Big fan of these novelties!

Thanks! OneCreativeMind did an amazing job on them and I could not be happier.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Novelties added, Deskpad and Artisan to come)
Post by: pr0ximity on Fri, 03 May 2019, 17:05:08
I've heard RAL colors are easier for GMK to match than Pantone. Might be worth considering/asking them to avoid issues with color accuracy.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sun, 05 May 2019, 16:12:42
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Quick update, The deskpad design is done!

OneCreativeMind did an amazing job taking my concept, and inspiration images and creating such a great design that I honestly could not be happier about. Hopefully everyone likes it as much as I do!

Deskpad:
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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: Vigrith on Sun, 05 May 2019, 16:26:32
That's really good art what the ****, hopefully it turns out well in deskpad form!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: driftingbunnies on Sun, 05 May 2019, 19:14:19
I really like the deskpad! One thing is the chinese/japanese characters just say night and to run/walk/go. Any possibility changing to to be runner?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sun, 05 May 2019, 19:31:53
I really like the deskpad! One thing is the chinese/japanese characters just say night and to run/walk/go. Any possibility changing to to be runner?

Reason for it being 夜走 "Night Run" is to match the novelties(being that runner is two characters 走者).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Thu, 16 May 2019, 12:52:11
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

The renders are starting to roll in, and I will be updating the OP post when each one is finished. I am trying to finalize what I want in the novelties kit, and taking suggestions on what row profile you want the each novelties to be on.

Render:
[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: nasp on Thu, 16 May 2019, 15:30:56
Looking good! Excited to see the rest of the renders come in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: chriszhu on Fri, 17 May 2019, 14:03:09
Looks good!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 17 May 2019, 14:04:10
Looks good!

Thank you! Getting more renders done atm, so will update as they flow in.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: comdata55 on Fri, 17 May 2019, 14:20:40
Love it!

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: lakeboredom on Fri, 17 May 2019, 17:13:40
Nautilus Nights?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: poodude on Sat, 18 May 2019, 10:56:16
I love the grid 600 render where the alphas look midnight blue and the modifiers are a lighter blue. Not a huge fan of the yellow on black modifiers. I would buy that whole setup in the grid 600 render if I could.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: Surefoot on Mon, 20 May 2019, 06:43:25
This looks really neat. I am certainly getting that one. I like how it matches with black cases and the desk mat.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: vicissitude on Tue, 21 May 2019, 07:45:45
The deskpad is cool.
Have you considered about changing the font of the Chinese word.
It would make this more vivid and powerful.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: voodoo6k on Tue, 21 May 2019, 14:15:55
I love the grid 600 render where the alphas look midnight blue and the modifiers are a lighter blue. Not a huge fan of the yellow on black modifiers. I would buy that whole setup in the grid 600 render if I could.

Hey!

I made that render. In it, the keys reflect a lot of neon blue light. It's more of an artistic render to show off the theme.

This one has more natural lighting:
(https://i.imgur.com/v3zcjC6.png)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 31 May 2019, 16:50:12
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Been finalizing kits to get ready for launch, This is the current plan for the kits. Sorry for the novelties just being text, I just used shorthand to represent them in KLE.

Renders are too come as well, needed to get kits figured out before I could get those done.

Also looking to launch in a few weeks, so keep a look out for more posts!

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: euphxenos on Fri, 31 May 2019, 17:52:37
Did you remove R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn on purpose, or was that a mistake in the new kit render?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 31 May 2019, 20:20:11
Did you remove R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn on purpose, or was that a mistake in the new kit render?

Those were part of the group that was cut out to try and reduce the number of caps. I can't remember what boards needed those, if you could let me know I may add them back in if it would be worth it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: euphxenos on Sat, 01 June 2019, 12:27:09
Did you remove R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn on purpose, or was that a mistake in the new kit render?

Those were part of the group that was cut out to try and reduce the number of caps. I can't remember what boards needed those, if you could let me know I may add them back in if it would be worth it.

They get used in the right column of some 65% boards.  The Tada68, the Massdrop Alt, and the WhiteFox, for example.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sat, 01 June 2019, 14:33:14
They get used in the right column of some 65% boards.  The Tada68, the Massdrop Alt, and the WhiteFox, for example.

Ah, Okay. I put them in there originally and couldn't remember why I did so I took them out but that was a mistake it seems, lol. Added them back in so don't worry.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Deskpad design is in! Artisan to come)
Post by: euphxenos on Sat, 01 June 2019, 21:07:33
They get used in the right column of some 65% boards.  The Tada68, the Massdrop Alt, and the WhiteFox, for example.

Ah, Okay. I put them in there originally and couldn't remember why I did so I took them out but that was a mistake it seems, lol. Added them back in so don't worry.

Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: ngb09229 on Sun, 02 June 2019, 11:33:08
Anyone know when the GB starts?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sun, 02 June 2019, 12:11:03
Anyone know when the GB starts?

Within the next 2 weeks, Goal is the 14th but will let everyone know if that changes.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sun, 02 June 2019, 17:11:48
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Changed up kits a bit to give better support. And wanted to announce that the GB will be running very soon, Date is June 14th as I need to get the final set of renders in and ready for the GB launch and get all accessories ready as well.

Base kit: Now has the R3 PgUp and R4 PgDn caps added back in.

40's kit: Changed support quite a bit to try and get split space in there so 40's users weren't forced to buy 3 kits. Added full split space support to the kit but the compromise was keeping the accent colored 2U and 1U spacebars in the spacebar kit to keep the size of the 40s kit down as it is already fairly massive.

Spacebar kit: Moved the alpha colored 2u and 1u spacebars to the 40s kit and have duplicate alpha colored 2.25u and 2.75u spacebars for those that need split space support on non-40% boards.

Novelties kit: Added a new Skyline cap to allow for a full set of 4 for either function row or bottom row modifiers.

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: Macmutant on Sun, 02 June 2019, 18:42:26
The final kits are looking great, my dude. I will be in for one of each.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: Crab2020 on Sun, 02 June 2019, 18:47:10
New to the forums here and have been looking for some good sets for my first real mech board. So far this is the first set I've fell in love at first sight!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sun, 02 June 2019, 20:27:26
New to the forums here and have been looking for some good sets for my first real mech board. So far this is the first set I've fell in love at first sight!

Glad to hear you love it that much!

The final kits are looking great, my dude. I will be in for one of each.

Thank you, spent quite a bit of time trying to get it to work as best as I could.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: infinitykw on Mon, 03 June 2019, 02:56:46
Missed Nautilus so will not miss this set!

In for the base and spacebars.  Not a fan for the current novelty designs honestly, so will pass.  Personally, I love simple/conceptual symbols as the novelties like shoes, skyscrapers, etc.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: DetectiveNio on Sun, 09 June 2019, 19:21:40
Coming back here to check on the date after seeing the new Cyberpunk trailer. So hyped for both
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sun, 09 June 2019, 19:58:55
Coming back here to check on the date after seeing the new Cyberpunk trailer. So hyped for both

Happy to hear you are hyped! Good thing is this set will take less time than the game did to launch.  :))
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: infinitykw on Sun, 09 June 2019, 21:44:05
Hello.  Any update for the proxies as we approach the mid June?  Really excited about this set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sun, 09 June 2019, 21:56:11
Hello.  Any update for the proxies as we approach the mid June?  Really excited about this set.

I will announce when I have the final decision(I am pretty sure I know who, but want to get confirmation before I state anything). But that info will come fairly soon as the goal is to launch this week.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: infinitykw on Sun, 09 June 2019, 22:27:47
Hello.  Any update for the proxies as we approach the mid June?  Really excited about this set.

I will announce when I have the final decision(I am pretty sure I know who, but want to get confirmation before I state anything). But that info will come fairly soon as the goal is to launch this week.

Great!  Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Mon, 10 June 2019, 12:14:01
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

GB is delayed for a few weeks until we can get confirmation from GMK that colors are fine and there will be no issues trying to match. Pantone samples were ordered and I am waiting on them so I can look them over before shipping them to GMK for matching.

Sorry for the late notice but I have no control over this delay.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Mon, 10 June 2019, 12:19:38
Getting the colors right is a good call.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: snarfel on Mon, 10 June 2019, 13:01:21
S'all good; gives me time to recover from Oblivion anyways.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: euphxenos on Mon, 10 June 2019, 13:25:51
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

GB is delayed for a few weeks until we can get confirmation from GMK that colors are fine and there will be no issues trying to match. Pantone samples were ordered and I am waiting on them so I can look them over before shipping them to GMK for matching.

Sorry for the late notice but I have no control over this delay.

It seems like some group buys have had better luck getting GMK to match RAL than Pantone.  You might want to consider using RAL.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Mon, 10 June 2019, 13:31:56
It seems like some group buys have had better luck getting GMK to match RAL than Pantone.  You might want to consider using RAL.

Main issue with RAL is the reduced color set, there is no equivalent for the blue ribbon or safety yellow, and the closest colors aren't close enough to use. Hence ordering samples and sending them to GMK to go from there.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: nasp on Mon, 10 June 2019, 13:59:49
It seems like some group buys have had better luck getting GMK to match RAL than Pantone.  You might want to consider using RAL.

Main issue with RAL is the reduced color set, there is no equivalent for the blue ribbon or safety yellow, and the closest colors aren't close enough to use. Hence ordering samples and sending them to GMK to go from there.

I can sympathize. I also tried using RAL but the color selection is quite poor in comparison to Pantone. I think that is why GMK can match RAL a bit more easily.

Anyway, this isn't BlindAssassin's first rodeo and he has a good community behind him at TKC so I wouldn't worry about the color matching.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: infinitykw on Mon, 10 June 2019, 22:01:43
June has been a crazy GMK month, so no harm to run it in July.   Getting the colors right is always a good call
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: Moridin on Thu, 13 June 2019, 01:07:05
I don’t like the colour purple. I’m considering getting this set. That must mean you did a good job.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Thu, 13 June 2019, 01:17:59
I don’t like the colour purple. I’m considering getting this set. That must mean you did a good job.  :thumb:

Thanks! Now gib phosphorous. ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: Sintpinty on Thu, 13 June 2019, 12:38:06
That deskpad was much needed.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: Capsy on Thu, 13 June 2019, 13:13:52
Missed Nautilus so will not miss this set!

In for the base and spacebars.  Not a fan for the current novelty designs honestly, so will pass.  Personally, I love simple/conceptual symbols as the novelties like shoes, skyscrapers, etc.

The novelties are just placeholders in those kit images.

The real novelties are in the OP.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Thu, 13 June 2019, 14:07:43
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Quick update now that the GB is delayed a bit, Got the artwork for the simple deskpad as well in case the full artwork deskpad isn't your thing.

Both drawn by OneCreativeMind.

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: nasp on Thu, 13 June 2019, 15:52:56
Another brilliant piece by OneCreativeMind! Looking forward to this set.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: Vox_PT on Fri, 14 June 2019, 12:15:59
I'm in on this. The keyset looks really nice, I really dig this colorway.  :thumb:
This will go nicely with a custom build I have in mind.

(also, I'm glad this is being post-phoned to next month since I can't afford this right now  :)) )
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 14 June 2019, 16:23:01
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Pantone chips are in and look really, really nice. Getting ready to ship them out to GMK right away to get matching feedback and go from there.

Hope everyone is as hyped as I am to get this set going!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: voodoo6k on Fri, 14 June 2019, 17:23:21
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Pantone chips are in and look really, really nice. Getting ready to ship them out to GMK right away to get matching feedback and go from there.

Hope everyone is as hyped as I am to get this set going!

Let's see!! :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: Vox_PT on Fri, 14 June 2019, 19:01:04
The hype is growing. :)

I'm in Europe though, fingers crossed for a proxy at Candykeys or MyKeyboard.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: vicissitude on Fri, 14 June 2019, 19:05:29
Thanks for the update.
Can't wait to join the GB.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: SlamMakanen on Sat, 15 June 2019, 07:42:06
The hype is growing. :)

I'm in Europe though, fingers crossed for a proxy at Candykeys or MyKeyboard.

Agreed!


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: infinitykw on Sat, 15 June 2019, 09:12:15
Def hyped.  Looking forward to see the chips!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: blakstealth on Thu, 20 June 2019, 12:05:33
Digging everything about this set. Definitely gonna get em.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: Crab2020 on Sun, 23 June 2019, 16:52:25
I see artisans are still TBD, any word on which you’re leaning yet on either having or not having them?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: nolan.hates.soymilk on Sun, 23 June 2019, 17:07:05
Big fan of the yellow against the purple. And the origami crane novelty  ;)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: lewisflude on Sun, 23 June 2019, 18:13:58
Have you considered running a NorDeUk kit or adding UK-ISO caps to the base kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sun, 23 June 2019, 20:06:49
Big fan of the yellow against the purple. And the origami crane novelty  ;)

Thank You! I really love how the colors look together.

I see artisans are still TBD, any word on which you’re leaning yet on either having or not having them?

At the moment it is mostly just a "Can we get something" as we are trying but have nothing confirmed at the moment, if it doesn't work out then it is what it is.

Have you considered running a NorDeUk kit or adding UK-ISO caps to the base kit?

ISO support will stay as it is in the base kit(only the num row keys missing from support).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: Possumx on Mon, 24 June 2019, 11:55:54
Really interested in this. Too bad it doesnt have an ISO-DE or NorDeUk Kit.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: Faust_ on Mon, 24 June 2019, 13:02:27
Would love a Rama cap with neon infill for artisans wew.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: xeronu on Mon, 24 June 2019, 13:09:12
Novelties kit: Added a new Skyline cap to allow for a full set of 4 for either function row or bottom row modifiers.

A W E S O M E !

i cant wait to see some renders with the bridge enter keys as well

now i'm even more hyped than before <3
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: Faust_ on Sat, 29 June 2019, 01:45:13
Are we still on track for an early July launch?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sat, 29 June 2019, 11:11:10
Are we still on track for an early July launch?

Still waiting on a response from GMK about the samples, I will update once I have more information.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Mid June GB - Finalizing kits and accessories)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sun, 30 June 2019, 01:00:37
Novelties kit: Added a new Skyline cap to allow for a full set of 4 for either function row or bottom row modifiers.

A W E S O M E !

i cant wait to see some renders with the bridge enter keys as well

now i'm even more hyped than before <3

Added the novelties to the keysets(found out you can actually do this in KLE, never knew). Pretty pleased with how they look in just the KLE render.

[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: eatmyguts on Sun, 30 June 2019, 03:56:57
I love that Run key!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: Vox_PT on Sun, 30 June 2019, 05:44:56
Those novelties are looking great.  :thumb:
I was thinking about getting just the base kit but I might have to order one of those novelty kits too now lol.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: Crab2020 on Sun, 30 June 2019, 17:19:34
Big fan of the novelties!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: surfortuna on Tue, 02 July 2019, 17:48:48
I like this, but i think it would look better with grey legends.  I like the yellow accent mods, I just think there is too much yellow at the moment.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: PvtSkittles on Tue, 02 July 2019, 17:57:00
Any chance you'll be selling a cable that matches this set?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Tue, 02 July 2019, 19:04:01
Any chance you'll be selling a cable that matches this set?

Yes there will be a matching cable!

And for those wondering, still waiting on a response from GMK.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: Vox_PT on Sat, 06 July 2019, 08:17:49
Any update on this? :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sat, 06 July 2019, 09:48:20
Any update on this? :)

Still waiting on GMK sadly... :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 12 July 2019, 12:05:05
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Great news, GMK has approved the color samples saying they will be able to match them and gave them the green light!!!

More info to come as I just got this news today.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: Capsy on Fri, 12 July 2019, 13:10:30
Wooohooooo. So still aiming for a July launch?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 12 July 2019, 13:51:54
Wooohooooo. So still aiming for a July launch?

That is the goal! Working on stuff in the background to get it back on track. GMK took longer than I expected to green light the color samples.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: hottrout on Mon, 15 July 2019, 17:05:03
Please consider adding the missing UK keys or adding a full Nord and UK kit. Love the colours but need to buy in Europe.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: pixelpusher on Mon, 15 July 2019, 17:49:38
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Great news, GMK has approved the color samples saying they will be able to match them and gave them the green light!!!

More info to come as I just got this news today.

So will they send you samples or take photos?  I always like
To see samples next to other GMK sets as a point of reference
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Mon, 15 July 2019, 21:45:51
So will they send you samples or take photos?  I always like
To see samples next to other GMK sets as a point of reference

Will post when I get more info, hopefully at least pictures.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: DrNooob on Thu, 18 July 2019, 12:59:54
How can I get in on the group buy?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: Cactus_Tony on Thu, 18 July 2019, 13:11:18
Man I can't wait for this set. Are you going to have that dope deskmat included in the group buy as well?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: hottrout on Thu, 18 July 2019, 13:34:43
UK ISO 2" and 3£ please
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: Surefoot on Thu, 18 July 2019, 14:49:24
UK ISO 2" and 3£ please
second that. It would make it perfect.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Thu, 18 July 2019, 16:50:27
How can I get in on the group buy?

Follow here or on the TKC Discord (https://discord.gg/n353ruC) for the announcement for when the GB goes live.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: noobschoolbus on Mon, 22 July 2019, 14:30:41
Really looking forward to this. The colors remind me of an Iron Maiden album.. one of my favorite bands!

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/00/Iron_Maiden_-_No_Prayer_For_The_Dying.jpg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: Longmeat on Mon, 22 July 2019, 23:32:04
Cannot wait for this GB.

Glad to hear there will be a matching cable :D

Any chance for Gaijin alphas? A matching deskmat too?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: Surefoot on Tue, 23 July 2019, 02:57:02
A matching deskmat too?
There are two of them (see the OP first post)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: Longmeat on Tue, 23 July 2019, 03:26:16
A matching deskmat too?
There are two of them (see the OP first post)

oh goodie, thanks for poiting that out
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: bassvirtuoso on Tue, 23 July 2019, 10:40:51
Looking forward to these!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - Updated Novelties)
Post by: bthezebra on Tue, 23 July 2019, 20:22:09
This set has me so confused, can’t tell if I love it or hate it. I do love how unique it is and curious to see the sample chips. Great work either way!


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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early August GB - Artisans soon)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Wed, 24 July 2019, 17:07:50
Update:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Sorry for not updating in a bit, GMK took so long on the color sample approval that is pushed back the GB.

Working on getting everything ready for launch right now, So no updates most likely until launch.

And artisans have been talked about, I have selected what I want and we will go from there. The official announcement/reveal will be later but so far I love them.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early August GB - Artisans soon)
Post by: vicissitude on Wed, 24 July 2019, 17:59:31
So happy to hear that.
Thanks for the update.
GB is coming soon.  :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early July GB - New simple deskpad design!)
Post by: masterchris_99 on Thu, 25 July 2019, 03:30:15
Really interested in this. Too bad it doesnt have an - or NorDeUk Kit.

Yes me too. For my first mech keyboard, ÜÄÖ is mandatory... :-)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early August GB - Artisans soon)
Post by: Woovie on Thu, 25 July 2019, 16:32:52
Amazed no one has posted this.

(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/034c2189-ad43-48a1-a6d3-3f84b95ade95_1.33608791a086613affab2ed21da8e189.jpeg)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early August GB - Artisans soon)
Post by: Capsy on Thu, 25 July 2019, 17:23:30
Amazed no one has posted this.

Show Image
(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/034c2189-ad43-48a1-a6d3-3f84b95ade95_1.33608791a086613affab2ed21da8e189.jpeg)

Why
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early August GB - Artisans soon)
Post by: lakeboredom on Fri, 26 July 2019, 22:39:04
found the night runner car
[attachimg=1]
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early August GB - Artisans soon)
Post by: hottrout on Sat, 27 July 2019, 04:39:46
found the night runner car
(Attachment Link)

You guys .....
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early August GB - Artisans soon)
Post by: edasaur on Sat, 27 July 2019, 09:21:46
found the night runner car
(Attachment Link)
what's the MOQ for the car kit?

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (Early August GB - Artisans soon)
Post by: Faust_ on Sun, 28 July 2019, 06:17:21
Any chance there can be a render of this with the Thermal keyboard in black and a red plate?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (GB is live!!!)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Thu, 01 August 2019, 23:04:26
GB is live!!!

https://thekey.company/collections/night-runner

Will post the GH thread link once it gets approved...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (GB is live!!!)
Post by: Vox_PT on Fri, 02 August 2019, 12:51:47
Any news on the proxies for this?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (GB is live!!!)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Fri, 02 August 2019, 13:20:30
Any news on the proxies for this?

EU - CandyKeys
Asia - zFrontier

All the info will be in the GB post, just waiting on approval still...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (GB is live!!!)
Post by: Vox_PT on Fri, 02 August 2019, 15:43:04
Okay, thanks!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (GB is live!!!)
Post by: Cactus_Tony on Fri, 02 August 2019, 18:15:10
In for everything! I'm guessing you are waiting for the GB thread before you post to reddit? This set will kill on r/mk.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (GB is live!!!)
Post by: dvorcol on Sun, 04 August 2019, 23:00:41
Up and running: [GB] GMK Night Runner - August 2nd to 30th (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101846.0;topicseen#top)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Night Runner (GB is live!!!)
Post by: BlindAssassin111 on Sun, 04 August 2019, 23:52:14
Woops forgot to post that, thank you! and now this shall be locked.