[IC] KBM Odin - YEA Another Manu change

[atl22033]

Quick disclaimer: this isnt a weeb set to some peoples very BASED opinions lo

Hi I'm pasta and this is my first ever set PBTfans Odin! My bases of this set is on the idea of the dead going back and reuniting with the god himself, Odin, in preparation of Ragnarok. I went with a black, white, and cyan set color way to represent the nothingness of the dead, and the white and cyan showing the light at the end where they will reunite with their fallen brothers and allies to serve their god once more. This set will be made with dye-sub


Interest Check Form


UPDATE:

Listen I know oh god another manu change, but this is for the best due to the noveltys not working well with doubleshot, which is why the manu change has happened so novs can be kept to detail and quality please I know its a lot of changing but best with it, thank you



Kits:
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BASE KIT:

RAGNAROK ALT BASE KIT:

NOVELTIES:

NUMPAD:

ALT NUMPAD:

NORDEUK:

NORDEUKALT:

40S:

SPACEBARS:




Renders:
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KBD Odin by KBDfans





PHEONIX BY CABLE CAR DESIGNS



D60 BY KBDFANS



Ellora65 By KikosLab





Colors:

Alphas: Pantone 656U

Alpha Legends: Pantone Black 6U

Mods: Pantone Black 6U

Mod Legends: Pantone 635U

Accent: Pantone 635U

Accent Legends: Pantone Black 6U

Deskmats/collabs/artisans:
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Deskmats:
Light Deskmat

Dark Deskmat



Artisans:
Asero Foundry Artisan


CableMod Collab:








Deskmat/Collab/Artisans

Here is a render made by Cylent creator of Epbt Kavala support that as well, and this is a render with the dark version of the deskmat





Vendors

NA: Mechs & Co. Mechs&Co

CA: AlphaKeys   AlphaKeys

MX: Rheset   Rheset

EU: KeyGem KeyGem

UK: KeebCats   KeebCats

AU: AllCaps    AllCaps

Pricing TBA


[b]To do list:[/b]

Post the IC
Improvements to NordeUk
Some collabs



Discord







Some people I would really like to thank are:
i would like to thank the people in the designer community for helping me out and teaching me the ropes
I would like to give thanks to Cylent, Eg0, Imperfectlinkn, NoPun, and scott for helping me make this set
I would like to thank Mechs&Co for getting me a pantone book when amazon had cancelled that order
I would like to thank shmak for supporting me through out this whole process and making the signature art which is very nice
Someone who I would like to thank the very most is my artist Remiy who I would not be to live without who basically made all these novelties come to life
I would also just like to give a big thank you to everyone who helped support me through the design process.
and also thank you pomchamp andrew for saving my ass with from english errors
I would also like to thank Jakk for helping me improve my renders a lottt and also mark for helping with board conversion
I would also like to thank mark for saving my ass and helping so much with the deskmat

Changes



Guesss whatttt we got a collab with Asero Foundry for a metal artisan and it is looking beautiful, the interest thing has been added to the form is if you would fill it out it would mean a lot




So right now I have some deskmat protos coming in and I must say they look mighty fine, and this is all thanks to Zionstudios
here are some photos:
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I've come to the conclusion that there will be two base kits
one with subs being the dark Ragnarok alt base kit
and one light without subs being the base kits

September 4th, 2021
Hey hey hey hey so guess what you guys asked for it so there are now runic sub-legends on the base kit I know in the render it is a little hard to see dw I will be working on making those a little larger.

August 30th, 2021
Another Quick update some improvements have been made to the 40s kit those will get rendered and labeled as soon as possible. I have Some Collabs that I'm working on which will include a metal artisan which I am hopping can be over 1u. I will get deskmat renders out soon so keep an eye out for that!

August 17th,
les go we got that deskmat design


Update August 5th, 2021:
I updated renders so they should be much better now. I have been looking at feedback and I am currently considering putting the sub-legends in the base kit. I also have made some kitting changes as follows:

Ragnarok alt:
Added 7u spacebar
Added uk terminal

Nordeuk:
removed top 3 keys because they are included in base kit

Spacebars:
added two 3u alpha spacebars
added one 1u alpha spacebar
removed 7u spacebar

[AstralYT]

Finally from pre-ic to IC. Took you long enough.

I'll insta buy it.

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[shima]

odin so lit

[klexoslethal]

It seems the novelties are all r1, I can only imagine that it was a mistake. I forgot to put this in the IC form but I would like to see the Nordic sub-legends on the light alphas, maybe even in the base kit instead of the dark alphas. Aside from that I'm loving the set, will probably be buying this

[atl22033]

It seems the novelties are all r1, I can only imagine that it was a mistake. I forgot to put this in the IC form but I would like to see the Nordic sub-legends on the light alphas, maybe even in the base kit instead of the dark alphas. Aside from that I'm loving the set, will probably be buying this

it was I just saw that lmfao give me one sec

[drunken_sailor]

Goddamn, you fine. GLWIC!

[atl22033]

It seems the novelties are all r1, I can only imagine that it was a mistake. I forgot to put this in the IC form but I would like to see the Nordic sub-legends on the light alphas, maybe even in the base kit instead of the dark alphas. Aside from that I'm loving the set, will probably be buying this

Novelties have been fixed and correctly labeled

[fiji water]

uhh you're a bit late for april fools

[Scottw]

Any chance you could add 2 3U spacebars?

In the spacebar kit would be ideal, but one in the spacebar and one in 40s would work as well.

[steebs]

sad that the base kit doesn't include runes, but I know there are complications in kitting, is it more difficult to make mod kits and alpha kits separate?

sad that there isn't an alpha kit with only runes (to be fair no one does this, this is more of a gripe toward all Norse kits)

[scott_mk]

Love the colors! Great to see your progress with this set. GLWIC

[brunosan_.]

I really like the colors! GLWIC 

[MikeTheTiger]

Cool set. Looks like the backspace in the 40's kit is mislabeled.

[chat and team]

THESE color ARE so GOOOD i love them i love you

[gautema]

I like your set a lot!

Wish you could make room for two 1.5U System keys and an extra Alt in a set. As a Mac and Tsangan user that would really please me.

[balbin]

Set it looking really good, loving the color scheme. I agree with other comments that it might look even better if the runes were also included on the base kit alphas.

[LilleJohn]

Epic set!

I have filled out the IC Form.
Will buy for sure, Ill also spread the word to my Swedish Friends!

I also agree that the the runes would be awesome on the Base Kit Alphas as well!

I really do believe the letters ÅÄÖ (3 keys) need to be included in the same dark color as the RAGNAROK ALT ALPHAS.
They could either be included in RAGNAROK or the NORDEUK.
Ragnarök is a Swedish word that is used in the Swedish/Nordic Mythology.
So it would almost be an affront to the Mythology and the whole concept of this theme if they where excluded.

I do absolutely not mean to be rude, I really think you have done a fantastic effort with this Set!

[spikedsynapse]

Lookin good! Nice colors.

[Ciantha]

Please consider the rune you have on the letter Q.
The rune you have for it is pronounced ng, so king, sing, etc. Yes there's one historian who believes that the shape of the ingwaz rune is inspired by the latin letter q. However far from all historians agree on this and really all the other runes seem to have been placed by what they sound like (not by what the shape of them might have been inspired by).

[Dragonhunt]

To start off: The colours and novelties look really good, well done.

But in my opinion it would be better if you swapped the Base and the Sublegends kit:
Full dark Base kit / Nordic kit with Runic sublegends and include the white latin legends as an alt kit.

Or maybe include a dark Nordic kit with Runes?
I really like the dark look but also need the nordics .

GLWIC!

[Firebear31]

looking great!

[Lenux]

GLWIC !
I'm in

[KeyCartel]

WANT! IN!

[PittaMan]

sad that the base kit doesn't include runes, but I know there are complications in kitting, is it more difficult to make mod kits and alpha kits separate?

sad that there isn't an alpha kit with only runes (to be fair no one does this, this is more of a gripe toward all Norse kits)

I second this. I want just runes. Its what keeps me from these sets that look great otherwise.

[nvh2092]

It seems the novelties are all r1, I can only imagine that it was a mistake. I forgot to put this in the IC form but I would like to see the Nordic sub-legends on the light alphas, maybe even in the base kit instead of the dark alphas. Aside from that I'm loving the set, will probably be buying this

Novelties have been fixed and correctly labeled

Can you add a R3 1u pipe key to the base kit for terminal ISO support?

[Xonuss]

Looks good! Any possibility of mono runic alt alphas?

Edit: actually doesn't matter the color, just want mono runic alphas

[FamilyJoule924]

Looks good! Any possibility of mono runic alt alphas?

i second this i would love mono runic alphas

[Nalio]

So the base kit spacebar is 6u instead of 6.25u?? Love your set btw, is looking really good!

EDIT : Thanks for the clarification on the base kit.

[streetmeat5]

Okay a key set that’s easy to match

[phedd]

Wouldn't using the valknut (the symbol on the top left novelty etc) literally be illegal in parts of Europe? That's my advice, look that up so you don't get charged with hate crime.

GMK would never do it so good thing you picked ePBT.

I also agree that the the runes would be awesome on the Base Kit Alphas as well!

I really do believe the letters ÅÄÖ (3 keys) need to be included in the same dark color as the RAGNAROK ALT ALPHAS.
They could either be included in RAGNAROK or the NORDEUK.
Ragnarök is a Swedish word that is used in the Swedish/Nordic Mythology.
So it would almost be an affront to the Mythology and the whole concept of this theme if they where excluded.

I do absolutely not mean to be rude, I really think you have done a fantastic effort with this Set!

+1

Also = for the numpad. And preferably icons only for Shift, Tab, Backspace and Enter for that og Europe keycap look.

[JQ27]

Possible to split the EU vendor to have one for UK as well? Much easier for buyers in regards to purchasing it from the UK.

[Vigrith]

Wouldn't using the valknut (the symbol on the top left novelty etc) literally be illegal in parts of Europe? That's my advice, look that up so you don't get charged with hate crime.

GMK would never do it so good thing you picked ePBT.

Not to devalue your advice (which I think is relatively reasonable) but I truly don't think GMK would have an issue with it - I have done a large amount of research on runes in general and in the past I've come across a few (relevant and up to date, not defunct) companies and businesses that use the valknut as/in their logos, most notably the one that I assume most people know being the one the German Football Association uses. As far as I'm aware the only point of contention is in specific area(s) in the US and nowhere else really, if anything I'd be surprised if they would even consider the fact that it could be seen as racist by anyone.

That said I also think it's a stretch to say it's "literally illegal" even in the US and I think it is even more of a stretch to think someone would get charged with hate crime for it but having seen weirder things happen in America it probably wouldn't hurt to at least get legally informed just to be sure.

Lovely set by the way - another vote from me for mono runes (which I believe is yet to be done by anyone) but I'm buying regardless.

edit: I lied, Canvas had mono runes. I even have a set, not sure how I forgot. Either way hasn't been done outside of XDA.

[jabe8i]

Is there supposed to be two extra 2u shifts? I thought it would be an extra 2.25u and 2u.

also an extra tab on the alt alphas would be cool

[Cylent]

If you're not an IP lawyer who is certified to practice IP law, please do not go around on online forums talking about what is and isn't illegal, thanks.

[Vigrith]

If you're not an IP lawyer who is certified to practice IP law, please do not go around on online forums talking about what is and isn't illegal, thanks.

I'm pretty sure phedd wasn't (and I definitely wasn't) talking about IP at all. His concern is the fact that the valknut has been, in certain areas of the US, associated with racist strands of Odinic/Ásatrú religion and as such may be illegal relating to hate crime law or however else it'd be categorized, not IP or CR related. I think that's a big stretch as said but not completely unfounded.

[Cylent]

If you're not an IP lawyer who is certified to practice IP law, please do not go around on online forums talking about what is and isn't illegal, thanks.

I'm pretty sure phedd wasn't (and I definitely wasn't) talking about IP at all. His concern is the fact that the valknut has been, in certain areas of the US, associated with racist strands of Odinic/Ásatrú religion and as such may be illegal relating to hate crime law or however else it'd be categorized, not IP or CR related. I think that's a big stretch as said but not completely unfounded.

My mistake. If you're not a lawyer, please do not go around on online forums talking about what is and isn't illegal, IP or otherwise.

[_rubik]

But in my opinion it would be better if you swapped the Base and the Sublegends kit:

I agree with other comments that it might look even better if the runes were also included on the base kit alphas.

I also agree that the the runes would be awesome on the Base Kit Alphas as well!

sad that the base kit doesn't include runes, but I know there are complications in kitting

I might get some flack for this, but I don't think having the runes in the base set makes sense from an MOQ standpoint. Generally the more niche aspects of sets are reserved for addons -- the base should be just that: the base

I do agree though that having two alpha and one mod set might solve this problem (at the expense of logistics)

That said, my opinion is almost meaningless when we have IC form results

[Atacx]

I'm in! Filled out the IC Check as well.

Looks great, but I think the light alphas in the base kit do need thoes runes too! They look super awesome!

(Or add that as a kit if you don't want to change the base kit. I really need these alphas with runes qwq)

Wouldn't using the valknut (the symbol on the top left novelty etc) literally be illegal in parts of Europe? That's my advice, look that up so you don't get charged with hate crime.

(The valknut is legit the symbol of the DFB - gigantic german football club. At least in germany its fine lol.)

[Vigrith]

My mistake. If you're not a lawyer, please do not go around on online forums talking about what is and isn't illegal, IP or otherwise.

I have an MS in Applied Criminology and a DPhil in International Relations. I don't need to be qualified in hate crime legislation to comment on the matter, nor does phedd, and although I agree that calling it "literally illegal" is pretty poor wording I don't think there's any issue bringing up potential litigation or backlash from using the valknut in the novelties. There's no harm in suggesting legal guidance or just letting OP know to consider something they may not be aware of in case they want to research it and decide for themselves; that was the whole point, which you might have missed. I'm just speaking for myself here but I had no intention of acting like I hold the whole truth, it was specifically stated.

Really no need for gatekeeping here, legality is a serious concern anywhere, I'm sure you are aware of this considering you seem super adamant about enforcing its integrity, it's okay to warn someone of potential trouble or even discuss views on the matter, even in an online internet forum like this. To be clear I think the use of the valknut here is great, especially with the name of the set I think it definitely should remain included in the kit.

[_rubik]

My mistake. If you're not a lawyer, please do not go around on online forums talking about what is and isn't illegal, IP or otherwise.

... legality is a serious concern anywhere, I'm sure you are aware of this considering you seem super adamant about enforcing its integrity, it's okay to warn someone of potential trouble or even discuss views on the matter, even in an online internet forum like this.

Just look what happened to GMK Blink (or black pink). These things happen from time to time. We ride a tight line when borrowing from and profiting off existing motifs.

While I've never seen a GB get shut down for hate crime related iconography, I wouldn't necessarily rule it out. Dixiemech changed up their branding for a lot less.

[Cylent]

Legality is important. "I am concerned that there could be legal problems with x things, you should look into it" is a fair thing for a non-lawyer to say. Reading back through the conversation, that may have been the intent behind phedd's statement, though worded poorly.

However, I encourage caution, especially for non-lawyers, myself included. If you are unauthorized to provide legal advice or services, not only may it be illegal to do so, but it also may be highly irresponsible.

[nguyenhimself]

Love the colors. It almost makes me want to build an ISO board just so I can use that ISO Enter!

Just one feedback: The base kit without sublegends look rather bland.
You should either:
1. Add the runic sublegends (from the Ragnarok kit) in black to the white alpha keys, or:
2. Bring the Ragnarok's alphas into the base kit.
I think (1) would be the best option here, as I'm sure there are many who want runic sublegends but would prefer black-on-white alphas.

Look forward to new updates and the eventual GB.
WAH!

[cbarmes123]

ePBT Odin on KBDfans Odin???

[Lil Pai]

I need this. 

Though I would've preferred the NorDe kit to have been in the alt colorway and with runes. I'd say for me personally that I would've preferred dropping the white alphas without runes all together and just go for an all 'alt' colorway.

[stevesie]

I would be all in if the alt alphas were not sublegends and were mono runes.

Any way we could swing for all runes on the alt colored alphas?

IMO it looks cleaner and I in general prefer mono legends.

[CC2224]

Very interested. Filled out the form, and I’ll agree with wanting the Nordic symbols on the white key set.

[Cebrilung]

I like the idea and the colors, but I would split and expand the kitting a bit. IMHO It would be better to sell the Base and Ragnarok alphas separate from the Modifiers, this way people would not end up with an unused extra set of Base alphas if they wish to use the Ragnarok alphas in their build. I also urge you to add a NorDeUK Ragnarok kit with the appropriate sublegends, at the moment there are barely any keysets with this option (major shoutout to Gok for Kuro/Shiro!), and we Nords most definitely want these! ePBT is a great choice for vendor, they are quite flexible with their kitting and produce great quality keycaps.

[Keybjorn]

It would really be great if the runes appeared in the base kit too. Or maybe add light modifiers to buy and also buy the alt alphas to match.

[hottnucks]

Can you offer a latin alphas kit?

[speaktobrett]

Can you offer a latin alphas kit?

This!

Any chance of latin alpha's?
Sublegends make the keyset too cluttered in my opinion.

[Faehriss]

Very nice! Would love to see UK ISO keys in the alt alpha colour though

[theguth]

Please add 1.75u backspace to 40s kit, is essential for all the van variants

[_rubik]

Can you offer a latin alphas kit?

This!

Any chance of latin alpha's?
Sublegends make the keyset too cluttered in my opinion.

Agreed. Adding runic legends to base is one thing, but getting rid of Latin alphas all together is a tough pill

[PittaMan]

Sublegends are boo boo anyway.
A straight up alphas kit and a runes only kit it the way to go.

[atl22033]

Can you offer a latin alphas kit?

This!

Any chance of latin alpha's?
Sublegends make the keyset too cluttered in my opinion.

yes I am doing this, I also agree that it is very clustered with sub legends but many people have asked for it, so I will either make a alpha only kit with base kit alphas no runes or most likely have another base kit with no sub legends.

[speaktobrett]

Can you offer a latin alphas kit?

This!

Any chance of latin alpha's?
Sublegends make the keyset too cluttered in my opinion.

yes I am doing this, I also agree that it is very clustered with sub legends but many people have asked for it, so I will either make a alpha only kit with base kit alphas no runes or most likely have another base kit with no sub legends.

Nice one, thanks for clarifying. I love the colourway, and smart move making it in PBT!

[thesky]

Thanks for making the Ragnarok base kit. It's just perfect for me.

[Zetina]

In the keyboard renders with the ragnarok base kit there aren't any subleyends on the keycaps, it isn't something very important but I think it is worth pointing out

[novelflyer]

I really like Ragnarok base kit 
Any plans to have artisan collabs?

[atl22033]

Please add 1.75u backspace to 40s kit, is essential for all the van variants

Will do

[Dragonhunt]

Even though the chances are slim, I don't think asking again hurts anyone:

Since you already added the dark base with runes is there any chance to have a matching NorDE kit (Dark coloured with runes)?
Its honestly abit sad not having one because its one of the best features of the set.
The dark theme as a whole fits this much better than the white in my opinion.

Although i can understand if you dont wanna add one since the sales for NorDE kits isnt that high in the first place and having 2 dilutes this even more.
But in theory you could add the aforementioned NorDE kit with ePBT kitting policies couldn't you?

[atl22033]

Even though the chances are slim, I don't think asking again hurts anyone:

Since you already added the dark base with runes is there any chance to have a matching NorDE kit (Dark coloured with runes)?
Its honestly abit sad not having one because its one of the best features of the set.
The dark theme as a whole fits this much better than the white in my opinion.

Although i can understand if you dont wanna add one since the sales for NorDE kits isnt that high in the first place and having 2 dilutes this even more.
But in theory you could add the aforementioned NorDE kit with ePBT kitting policies couldn't you?

I am indeed planning on making a dark NorDe kit

[devpm]

If there would be a ISO-FR kit I would buy this immediately but poor us in Europe ( ) most of the interesting kits that are proposed here never include the AZERTY option. So it will be a pass for me. But GLWIC! 

[PittaMan]

Runes only!!!!!!!!!!

[xmaviik]

Hi @atl22033, is it possible to add support for ISO-PT in the NorDe Kit?
Best regards

[speaktobrett]

Any updates or eta on this set?

[Adriano]

Would love to see the NORDE Kit in ragnarok style tbh.

[SmitH1y]

Loving this set

[atl22033]

Would love to see the NORDE Kit in ragnarok style tbh.

in the works rn

[Adriano]

 

[WhiskyBoi99]

This set is looking great.

[blunt]

ePBT Shiva when?

[vishydesigns]

It looks like novelties are alligned to dsa or similar cap type parameters as opposed to cherry making the 1u novelties look like they arent center alligned and closer to the bottom, not sure if this was a style choice, but just thought I would point it out

[Dinerenblanc]

epbt Krishna when?

[atl22033]

epbt Krishna when?

epbt Krishna when?

Kek

[generalmills]

Hi, like this set a lot, but I think there should be a few changes made to the sub-legends.

1. Rune on J called "Jera" goes the other way around, with the left part higher than the right part
2. Currently the runes on K and C are the same, U and V too. As K and U are the closest equivalents, C and V could be used to display the alternate symbol for "Sowilo" and "Ingwaz".
3. Finally some of the sub-legends are perhaps a little too big, but that's just me.

Thanks !

[Maxusy]

I love this! Definitely in

[dvorcol]

The Ragnarok Base kit represents this set's theme and is sure to be the more popular of the two base kits.  Please add a Ragnarok Numpad kit to support it so as not to loose full-size keyboard users - me, for one.

[vishydesigns]

When is this running? Cant wait to support a fellow designer!

[atl22033]

When is this running? Cant wait to support a fellow designer!

this set is currently in the same state as your epbt real, because most sets are put on hold this one is as well

[atl22033]

The Ragnarok Base kit represents this set's theme and is sure to be the more popular of the two base kits.  Please add a Ragnarok Numpad kit to support it so as not to loose full-size keyboard users - me, for one.

check back in a couple of minutes 

[vishydesigns]

When is this running? Cant wait to support a fellow designer!

this set is currently in the same state as your epbt real, because most sets are put on hold this one is as well

Ah got it, tough to hear for you, excited for this to come!

[atl22033]

The Ragnarok Base kit represents this set's theme and is sure to be the more popular of the two base kits.  Please add a Ragnarok Numpad kit to support it so as not to loose full-size keyboard users - me, for one.

check back now it should be updated

[dvorcol]

The Ragnarok Base kit represents this set's theme and is sure to be the more popular of the two base kits.  Please add a Ragnarok Numpad kit to support it so as not to loose full-size keyboard users - me, for one.

check back now it should be updated

TY TY!

[andtar2]

There is an error in both NordeUk kits: ": ;" should be "; ,"

If this kit comes ready from some software please contact whoever makes it to fix it, as same error is propagating in all sets.

[Lil Pai]

Ragnarok NorDeUK and Numpad kit 
I'm 110% sold on this set now! 

[JSaintS]

Absolutely love the colors of the ragnorok base set, definitely in when that goes live

[dvorcol]

There is an error in both NordeUk kits: ": ;" should be "; ,"

If this kit comes ready from some software please contact whoever makes it to fix it, as same error is propagating in all sets.

[DirtyGingy]

If I want an international layout, I basically will have a handful of keys that are white and lose some futhark runes

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[factoryofidols]

Would like to see the desk mats available in rough texture like the recent rubrehose desk mats

[depressedkeebs]

Thinking about getting just the alt numpad, only 'cause i hate gmk times but the colors are way too atractive

[DeathShadow]

Glad to hear this will still happen!

[Robert.Lussier5]

Now i gotta get Odin for my Odin. Haha

[less_blank]

So this isn’t dead then? Would be interested if there was an option of the light alphas with cyan runic sublegends.

[rndr]

Please include the Alice Bars in the base kit. Just like how MW Pluto has done. Thanks

[irithyll]

How do I wait until Q3 for the GB to start? 

[outerspace]

So with the change to MW, any chance of more flexible kitting? For example, kits for latin, latin with runic sub, mono runic alphas, and mods? Similar to what MW Voynich is doing would be fantastic.

[dankthock]

love the runic keycaps, cant wait for the GB

[DirtyGingy]

I love that you updated the nordeuk kit to have a dark version as well

[Raspizdyay]

this set has been named ePBT Odin, MW Odin and now PBTfans
 Odin. Whats next? GMK Odin?
 

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I don't understand the point to this comment.  Designers change things and update through an IC, that's...what an IC is.  Changing names and manus before an item goes into GB is exactly what should happen.  Or what, are designers just supposed to pick one thing and never change if the world around them does? 

This just seems rude and uncalled for.  Why not offer constructive feedback, or just just not buy the set?  EZ

I for one welcome our new All-Father, and am excited for the GB.

[Botty212]

this set has been named ePBT Odin, MW Odin and now PBTfans
 Odin. Whats next? GMK Odin?
 

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I don't understand the point to this comment.  Designers change things and update through an IC, that's...what an IC is.  Changing names and manus before an item goes into GB is exactly what should happen.  Or what, are designers just supposed to pick one thing and never change if the world around them does? 

This just seems rude and uncalled for.  Why not offer constructive feedback, or just just not buy the set?  EZ

I for one welcome our new All-Father, and am excited for the GB.

no need to take a joke so serious. I really should add a "JK" at the end of a joke or a " Disclaimer this is a joke and is not supposed to be taken serious"
Made a small joke since the designer changed the manufacturer a lot and I get a white knight protecting his "All-Father".

Oh... and a small info about me. Just because I made a joke about the many manu changes doesnt mean that I dont like the set from the designer and that I wont be getting one.

As for "Why not offer constructive feedback". have you been seen other Geekhacks replies on IC's?
Most of the time its just a combination of "I like it", "GLWIC", "I want this", "please add this" or straight up hostility between 2 fractions, where one defends the designer while the other tries to blame the designer and yet I have to see you bash on those ppl. I rarely see constructive feedback in the replies.

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[JSaintS]

no need to take a joke so serious. I really should add a "JK" at the end of a joke or a " Disclaimer this is a joke and is not supposed to be taken serious"
Made a small joke since the designer changed the manufacturer a lot and I get a white knight protecting his "All-Father".

Oh... and a small info about me. Just because I made a joke about the many manu changes doesnt mean that I dont like the set from the designer and that I wont be getting one.

As for "Why not offer constructive feedback". have you been seen other Geekhacks replies on IC's?
Most of the time its just a combination of "I like it", "GLWIC", "I want this", "please add this" or straight up hostility between 2 fractions, where one defends the designer while the other tries to blame the designer and yet I have to see you bash on those ppl. I rarely see constructive feedback in the replies.

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I'm not here the defend the designer but I did not think your comment was a joke at all. As a designer that has had to change manufacturer for a set, this is one of the first things that pop in your mind if you plan on switching "Oh ****, I'm going to get comments about the change... I hope people will understand". Things happen during an IC and discussion with the manufacturer, things you could not have imagined before starting to talk with them, but a lot of manufacturers want ICs before really discussing a product, so this cannot be avoided. If you make a comment like that, yes, add "I'm only joking of course" or something like that or don't be surprised if people understand the opposite of what you wanted to say.

[sorathiel]

I see "tripleshot" listed as possibly used with the new manu but see no keys with 3 colors? Does the triple shotting process have any other benefits besides 3 colors? Or am I blind? 

[Botty212]

no need to take a joke so serious. I really should add a "JK" at the end of a joke or a " Disclaimer this is a joke and is not supposed to be taken serious"
Made a small joke since the designer changed the manufacturer a lot and I get a white knight protecting his "All-Father".

Oh... and a small info about me. Just because I made a joke about the many manu changes doesnt mean that I dont like the set from the designer and that I wont be getting one.

As for "Why not offer constructive feedback". have you been seen other Geekhacks replies on IC's?
Most of the time its just a combination of "I like it", "GLWIC", "I want this", "please add this" or straight up hostility between 2 fractions, where one defends the designer while the other tries to blame the designer and yet I have to see you bash on those ppl. I rarely see constructive feedback in the replies.

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removed some typos

I'm not here the defend the designer but I did not think your comment was a joke at all. As a designer that has had to change manufacturer for a set, this is one of the first things that pop in your mind if you plan on switching "Oh ****, I'm going to get comments about the change... I hope people will understand". Things happen during an IC and discussion with the manufacturer, things you could not have imagined before starting to talk with them, but a lot of manufacturers want ICs before really discussing a product, so this cannot be avoided. If you make a comment like that, yes, add "I'm only joking of course" or something like that or don't be surprised if people understand the opposite of what you wanted to say.

I really should mark jokes as a joke. Since I cant convey facial expressions and tone on the internet, ppl wont be understanding jokes and will take it serious most of the time.

[JohnYYZ]

this set has been named ePBT Odin, MW Odin and now PBTfans
 Odin. Whats next? GMK Odin?
 

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Lmaoooooo

[atl22033]

this set has been named ePBT Odin, MW Odin and now PBTfans
 Odin. Whats next? GMK Odin?
 

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LMFAOO what if it was KEK 3 year lead time

[Mr Chrome]

Does this mean you’re gonna change the renders to biip/PBTfans legends? Interested to see if the runes would look good with them, since they have a kinda cartoony vibe.

[atl22033]

Does this mean you’re gonna change the renders to biip/PBTfans legends? Interested to see if the runes would look good with them, since they have a kinda cartoony vibe.

Renders will be updated soon once some things are finalized

[Botty212]

this set has been named ePBT Odin, MW Odin and now PBTfans
 Odin. Whats next? GMK Odin?
 

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LMFAOO what if it was KEK 3 year lead time

maybe 3.5 years lmao.
GMK times are.... long.

[Hyraeth]

Hi, I really like this set but the lack of a french (ISO-FR) kit is a deal breaker.
Is it too late to add another kit ?

[Ghost of Olympus]

Any updates on this set? I honestly think it looks goregous and should be made. I really love the colors.

Hi, I really like this set but the lack of a french (ISO-FR) kit is a deal breaker.
Is it too late to add another kit ?

[HugoChowsky]

Since most PBTFans sets use MacOS mods, will you be sticking with text only mods?

[salgiza]

Ok, I know I'm late to the party, but someone mentioned to me this thread and... why is there a "Ñ" key in R4?
I would certainly love it if you could include a South or ISO-ES kit but, if not, users that use a Frankenstein layout with an "Ñ", use that key in the R3 row.

[atl22033]

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Quick disclaimer: this isnt a weeb set to some peoples very BASED opinions lo

Hi I'm pasta and this is my first ever set PBTfans Odin! My bases of this set is on the idea of the dead going back and reuniting with the god himself, Odin, in preparation of Ragnarok. I went with a black, white, and cyan set color way to represent the nothingness of the dead, and the white and cyan showing the light at the end where they will reunite with their fallen brothers and allies to serve their god once more. This set will be made with doubleshot/tripleshot PBT.


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UPDATE:

So quick update all kitting in these are old and there will be new renders for all kits crom manu change thank you for understanding



Kits:
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BASE KIT:

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RAGNAROK ALT BASE KIT:

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NOVELTIES:

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NUMPAD:

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ALT NUMPAD:

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NORDEUK:

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NORDEUKALT:

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40S:

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SPACEBARS:

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Renders:
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KBD Odin by KBDfans

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PHEONIX BY CABLE CAR DESIGNS

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D60 BY KBDFANS

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Ellora65 By KikosLab

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Colors:

Alphas: Pantone 656U

Alpha Legends: Pantone Black 6U

Mods: Pantone Black 6U

Mod Legends: Pantone 635U

Accent: Pantone 635U

Accent Legends: Pantone Black 6U

Deskmats/collabs/artisans:
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Deskmats:
Light Deskmat

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Dark Deskmat

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Artisans:
Asero Foundry Artisan

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CableMod Collab:

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Deskmat/Collab/Artisans

Here is a render made by Cylent creator of Epbt Kavala support that as well, and this is a render with the dark version of the deskmat

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Vendors

NA: Mechs & Co. Mechs&Co

CA: AlphaKeys   AlphaKeys

MX: Rheset   Rheset

EU: KeyGem KeyGem

UK: KeebCats   KeebCats

ASIA: KBDfans   KBDfans

Global: KBDfans   KBDfans

AU: AllCaps    AllCaps

Pricing TBA


[b]To do list:[/b]

Post the IC
Improvements to NordeUk
Some collabs
???


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Some people I would really like to thank are:
i would like to thank the people in the designer community for helping me out and teaching me the ropes
I would like to give thanks to Cylent, Eg0, Imperfectlinkn, NoPun, and scott for helping me make this set
I would like to thank Mechs&Co for getting me a pantone book when amazon had cancelled that order
I would like to thank shmak for supporting me through out this whole process and making the signature art which is very nice
Someone who I would like to thank the very most is my artist Remiy who I would not be to live without who basically made all these novelties come to life
I would also just like to give a big thank you to everyone who helped support me through the design process.
and also thank you pomchamp andrew for saving my ass with from english errors
I would also like to thank Jakk for helping me improve my renders a lottt and also mark for helping with board conversion
I would also like to thank mark for saving my ass and helping so much with the deskmat

Changes



Guesss whatttt we got a collab with Asero Foundry for a metal artisan and it is looking beautiful, the interest thing has been added to the form is if you would fill it out it would mean a lot

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So right now I have some deskmat protos coming in and I must say they look mighty fine, and this is all thanks to Zionstudios
here are some photos:
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I've come to the conclusion that there will be two base kits
one with subs being the dark Ragnarok alt base kit
and one light without subs being the base kits

September 4th, 2021
Hey hey hey hey so guess what you guys asked for it so there are now runic sub-legends on the base kit I know in the render it is a little hard to see dw I will be working on making those a little larger.

August 30th, 2021
Another Quick update some improvements have been made to the 40s kit those will get rendered and labeled as soon as possible. I have Some Collabs that I'm working on which will include a metal artisan which I am hopping can be over 1u. I will get deskmat renders out soon so keep an eye out for that!

August 17th,
les go we got that deskmat design


Update August 5th, 2021:
I updated renders so they should be much better now. I have been looking at feedback and I am currently considering putting the sub-legends in the base kit. I also have made some kitting changes as follows:

Ragnarok alt:
Added 7u spacebar
Added uk terminal

Nordeuk:
removed top 3 keys because they are included in base kit

Spacebars:
added two 3u alpha spacebars
added one 1u alpha spacebar
removed 7u spacebar

[dabrainznl]

Heyo!
Is the discord for the rest of you gone as well?
Do we have an update on the set?

[DirtyGingy]

At this point this IC is something to look back on and giggle about

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[roffelsaur]

At this point this IC is something to look back on and giggle about

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What happened here? D:

[DirtyGingy]

At this point this IC is something to look back on and giggle about

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What happened here? D:

IC limbo as the runner changes manus for about the 7th time and still has made no progress in nearly 2 years

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[NihonCK]

I dont even think they are even in the hobby anymore.