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Title: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: tnquntumink on Mon, 06 January 2020, 19:15:57
Update 3/25/20: Project is dead due to Nova leaving to work on ePBT Mint

Update 1/20/20: Artist is still working on novelties. Several users expressed concern with this set being associated with hate and alt right groups. To avoid this association, Nova and I have selected several charities that you guys can vote on for us to donate a portion of the profits to. Survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejAq44mtD-H8PYGzElgJRlASR5HU7g2U0CpcAfl1SQuvKRQQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

After popular demand, we have paid an artist to design normal pepe, space pepe, and angry pepe novelties as well as :feelsbadman:  and :thinking_pepe:. Furthermore, we have hired another artist to design the Space Pepe mat

Hello Geekhack!

This is a collaboration between NovaKB and I, tnquntumink and it also happens to be my first keyset design.

GOOGLE FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVaYDvcWFIj_GwTtIic4chrfXcr3iHmrO9YUEl7sbyxvMdSQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Design and Inspiration:
This project was born out of the MechKeys Discord's excessive use of the pepe emoji. At first we came up with a horrendous design matched only by Handarbeit, but it has since evolved into Space Pepe.

Kits:

Base Kit:
(https://i.imgur.com/l6gjjkI.jpg)

Extra Mods Kit:
(https://imgur.com/8mQuTla.jpg)

ISO Kit:
(https://i.imgur.com/oceIP4n.jpg)

Spacebars Kit:
(https://imgur.com/gTSomDk.jpg)

Colors:
Alphas and Novelty: RAL 5004
Alpha Legends: GMK N7
Novelty Legends: WS1
Mods: GMK CR
Mod Legends: GMK V4
Accent: RAL 5013
Accent Legends: RO2


Basic Renders (FC660c/m):

(https://i.imgur.com/YE3z2xI.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/H3Awgey.jpg)

More renders coming soon if more are interested! Please make any suggestions, especially with kitting. We are currently working on novelties as well so if you have any suggestions feel free to comment.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: whalematrontron on Mon, 06 January 2020, 19:21:21
This... looks a lot better than I thought a set named "Space Pepes" would look
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: goddream on Mon, 06 January 2020, 19:37:24
wtb deskmat
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: nguyenhimself on Mon, 06 January 2020, 19:48:21
1. Considering Matt Furie–the original creator–is actively working to take Pepe back from his current image as an internet/alt-right meme icon...
This set seems rather disrespectful to him.
I'm sure some will argue along the line of "It's not his baby anymore",
But, yeeeeah, it just doesn't seem kind to him.

2. Especially since OP (and the proxy folks) plan to making money from his creation and not giving him anything in return. There might be copyright issues here

At the very least, talk to Matt first!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: Skarekrow on Mon, 06 January 2020, 19:50:30
wtb deskmat

THIS
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: icariin on Mon, 06 January 2020, 19:51:47
do you have the link to the background used for the kits?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: fropsie on Mon, 06 January 2020, 19:52:37
Holy mother of god this is amazing. Gib
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: whentheclouds on Mon, 06 January 2020, 19:56:29
This... looks a lot better than I thought a set named "Space Pepes" would look
fully agreed, and i almost didn't click on it because of the name
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: Ensaum on Mon, 06 January 2020, 20:04:17
So is it icon only or text+icon mods, because the renders show both.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: tnquntumink on Mon, 06 January 2020, 20:05:40
1. Considering Matt Furie–the original creator–is actively working to take Pepe back from his current image as an internet/alt-right meme icon...
This set seems rather disrespectful to him.
I'm sure some will argue along the line of "It's not his baby anymore",
But, yeeeeah, it just doesn't seem kind to him.

2. Especially since OP (and the proxy folks) plan to making money from his creation and not giving him anything in return. There might be copyright issues here

At the very least, talk to Matt first!

It is quite literally impossible to misconstrue this set as supporting hate and alt-right groups since I state my inspiration right there in the first couple lines.
I am currently talking to Matt as well. We appreciate your concern.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: tnquntumink on Mon, 06 January 2020, 20:11:23
So is it icon only or text+icon mods, because the renders show both.

It's supposed to be icon only. The kits have been edited to remove the legends and we will redo the renders ASAP.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: tnquntumink on Mon, 06 January 2020, 20:18:57
wtb deskmat

Hi, there are no plans to make a deskpad, but we will consider it if there is enough interest.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: tnquntumink on Mon, 06 January 2020, 20:19:11
wtb deskmat

THIS

Hi, there are no plans to make a deskpad, but we will consider it if there is enough interest.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: belgium_waffles on Mon, 06 January 2020, 20:20:14
gib deskmat
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: tnquntumink on Mon, 06 January 2020, 20:20:55
gib deskmat

Hi, there are no plans to make a deskpad, but we will consider it if there is enough interest.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: Rejeckted on Mon, 06 January 2020, 21:35:52
Love this. Love this even more with the deskmat :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: Kokaloo on Mon, 06 January 2020, 23:38:59
delete #kb-general
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Mon, 06 January 2020, 23:44:34
See how well paddington did for GMK Ursa? Make a different iso Pepe, put that in the iso kit. You’ll get the people who will want to put it on their Iso 1-key macropad, which i hypothesize is a similar group of people to who might buy this
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: raptorzoz on Tue, 07 January 2020, 00:29:30
1. Considering Matt Furie–the original creator–is actively working to take Pepe back from his current image as an internet/alt-right meme icon...
This set seems rather disrespectful to him.
I'm sure some will argue along the line of "It's not his baby anymore",
But, yeeeeah, it just doesn't seem kind to him.

2. Especially since OP (and the proxy folks) plan to making money from his creation and not giving him anything in return. There might be copyright issues here

At the very least, talk to Matt first!
if you don't like it don't buy it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: adinth on Tue, 07 January 2020, 01:08:46
+1 for this set and mat please!

if possible, can we have a pepo instead of pepe key too?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: maerys on Tue, 07 January 2020, 01:13:11
+1 for this set and also the desk mat!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: bananasplit_00 on Tue, 07 January 2020, 01:16:27
Honestly, this set looks pretty neat. Memey name but the colour is nice. Really hoping for the background to become the deskmat because i would 100% buy that.

How about a Norde kit too? :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: nguyenhimself on Tue, 07 January 2020, 01:56:44
1. Considering Matt Furie–the original creator–is actively working to take Pepe back from his current image as an internet/alt-right meme icon...
This set seems rather disrespectful to him.
I'm sure some will argue along the line of "It's not his baby anymore",
But, yeeeeah, it just doesn't seem kind to him.

2. Especially since OP (and the proxy folks) plan to making money from his creation and not giving him anything in return. There might be copyright issues here

At the very least, talk to Matt first!
if you don't like it don't buy it.

Dude, I just want to make sure this set got the approval from Matt Furie.
He CREATED Pepe. He DESERVED to get a cut from any commercial products based off of it.
And he SURE AS HELL should have a say if said product goes against his intentions for Pepe in any way.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: Hodgeman on Tue, 07 January 2020, 02:19:15
monkaS

I'd love to see a novelties kit for this
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: raptorzoz on Tue, 07 January 2020, 02:42:06
1. Considering Matt Furie–the original creator–is actively working to take Pepe back from his current image as an internet/alt-right meme icon...
This set seems rather disrespectful to him.
I'm sure some will argue along the line of "It's not his baby anymore",
But, yeeeeah, it just doesn't seem kind to him.

2. Especially since OP (and the proxy folks) plan to making money from his creation and not giving him anything in return. There might be copyright issues here

At the very least, talk to Matt first!
if you don't like it don't buy it.

Dude, I just want to make sure this set got the approval from Matt Furie.
He CREATED Pepe. He DESERVED to get a cut from any commercial products based off of it.
And he SURE AS HELL should have a say if said product goes against his intentions for Pepe in any way.

I was referring to the faux political outrage over a meme that is used by literally half the internet, including a few nutjobs. But ok I'll concede that, that wasn't really the core of your argument. I agree that they should probably ask whether they can use pepes name, which they seem to have done.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: jonowarren94 on Tue, 07 January 2020, 04:07:16
Why does the ISO kit have mod coloured alpha keys?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Tue, 07 January 2020, 04:25:49
Liking the concept and name!

Needs more green to evoke the pepe more, maybe put on green-colored modifier accents w/ blue legend on Enter keys and Esc key?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: hottrout on Tue, 07 January 2020, 04:36:59
Interesting, ditto on the MAT
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: AspiringMechKeebFan on Tue, 07 January 2020, 04:44:06
1. Considering Matt Furie–the original creator–is actively working to take Pepe back from his current image as an internet/alt-right meme icon...
This set seems rather disrespectful to him.
I'm sure some will argue along the line of "It's not his baby anymore",
But, yeeeeah, it just doesn't seem kind to him.

2. Especially since OP (and the proxy folks) plan to making money from his creation and not giving him anything in return. There might be copyright issues here

At the very least, talk to Matt first!
Are you serious..?
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Don't really like the colors, but deskmat I'd buy.
Sent from my Redmi K20 Pro using Tapatalk
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: nguyenhimself on Tue, 07 January 2020, 05:32:59
1. Considering Matt Furie–the original creator–is actively working to take Pepe back from his current image as an internet/alt-right meme icon...
This set seems rather disrespectful to him.
I'm sure some will argue along the line of "It's not his baby anymore",
But, yeeeeah, it just doesn't seem kind to him.

2. Especially since OP (and the proxy folks) plan to making money from his creation and not giving him anything in return. There might be copyright issues here

At the very least, talk to Matt first!
Are you serious..?
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Don't really like the colors, but deskmat I'd buy.
Sent from my Redmi K20 Pro using Tapatalk
It seems people are so caught up with my mere mention of "alt-right" (Gee I wonder why) that they're completely missing my main point: Pepe is NOT public domain.
Respect the artist.
Is that so crazy a thing?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: dom on Tue, 07 January 2020, 15:14:27
I really love PEPE :D so the set is a natural interest for me.

Question: The renders don't look like "Dark/Black Blue" aka. "RAL 5004" ? is this just different (gray) exploration or render issues?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: NovaKB on Tue, 07 January 2020, 16:43:37
I really love PEPE :D so the set is a natural interest for me.

Question: The renders don't look like "Dark/Black Blue" aka. "RAL 5004" ? is this just different (gray) exploration or render issues?

Its a bad render I did myself since this started as a joke and we didnt want to invest immediately, the alphas are supposed to be cobalt blue.
Title: Re: GMK Space Pepe
Post by: tnquntumink on Tue, 07 January 2020, 18:10:45
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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (INTEREST CHECK FORM AVAILABLE)
Post by: sleek on Tue, 07 January 2020, 19:12:26
Would love to see new renders, definitely interested!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: dom on Tue, 07 January 2020, 21:23:59
Its a bad render I did myself since this started as a joke and we didnt want to invest immediately, the alphas are supposed to be cobalt blue.

Oh, I see, nice joke ;) Hope for future renders (if you decide the interest is there).
But, really dig the color, and totally serious to join GB for this  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Novelties + Deskmat update)
Post by: tnquntumink on Wed, 08 January 2020, 20:44:06
quick bump for update
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: Datastream on Thu, 09 January 2020, 03:40:35
delete #kb-general

delet this


Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Novelties + Deskmat update)
Post by: bananasplit_00 on Thu, 09 January 2020, 03:52:39
:pepehands: and :monkaS: novelties would be sweet to. I am 100% in for this set, it looks legit good and is a meme  :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Novelties + Deskmat update)
Post by: kenkaneki on Thu, 09 January 2020, 10:35:41
Novelties would break or make this set for me. But looks good so far.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: depletedvespene on Sat, 11 January 2020, 11:23:11
It seems people are so caught up with my mere mention of "alt-right" (Gee I wonder why) that they're completely missing my main point: Pepe is NOT public domain.
Respect the artist.
Is that so crazy a thing?

No, it is not. We don't see eye to eye In Significant Other issues, but in this one I fully agree with you.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: NovaKB on Sat, 11 January 2020, 14:35:52
It seems people are so caught up with my mere mention of "alt-right" (Gee I wonder why) that they're completely missing my main point: Pepe is NOT public domain.
Respect the artist.
Is that so crazy a thing?

Pepe memes are generally allowed to exist because of the “fair use” doctrine of US copyright law

Fair use is shorthand for the fair use clause of US copyright law, which allows a copyrighted work to be remixed or reproduced as long as it’s for a “transformative” purpose like commentary, education, or parody. Thus, fair use is the protection under which memes and remixes of other people’s work are able to flourish online.


This is a parody on Pepe The Frog therefore it falls under the fair use doctrine of US copyright law.
Even so we still contacted Matt Furie and are awaiting his reply.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: depletedvespene on Sat, 11 January 2020, 16:14:58
This is a parody on Pepe The Frog …

Sorry, no. While the line between infringement and non-infringement in this kind of things is rather fuzzy, this "space Pepe" is clearly NOT a parody of Pepe the Frog. If you do get permission from its creator to do this variation of the original, then great! But don't say it's a parody when it truly isn't.


YMMV. WDIKAA. TANSTAAFL. YMCA. HAND.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Novelties + Deskmat update)
Post by: fluidin on Sat, 11 January 2020, 20:23:55
i am... more interested in this than i thought i would be
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: tnquntumink on Mon, 20 January 2020, 19:07:16
Bump for Charity Update
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe
Post by: Caktuss on Wed, 22 January 2020, 14:26:03
1. Considering Matt Furie–the original creator–is actively working to take Pepe back from his current image as an internet/alt-right meme icon...
This set seems rather disrespectful to him.
I'm sure some will argue along the line of "It's not his baby anymore",
But, yeeeeah, it just doesn't seem kind to him.

2. Especially since OP (and the proxy folks) plan to making money from his creation and not giving him anything in return. There might be copyright issues here

At the very least, talk to Matt first!

TIL of Pepe origins.

The above post does read as hostile, but the comment never accuses this set of supporting hate or alt-right, only Pepe has that association. I have never thought about the character like that, only one Trump failed to use to appeal to a younger audience. I also don't call kids dressed as ghosts for Halloween white supremacists (Maybe they are, ****!). I'm glad to know the content creator is working to disassociate it with anything like that. Maybe next time a simple "Have you contacted the copyright owner, Matt Furie?". We threw flags on the Zelda set (GMK Hero) and the Formula1 set (GMK Silver Arrows) for possible, and glaring, trademark infringement. Why would this set be any different?

I am only a few months old here, but in the last few months I've experienced this community doing such donations as GMK Shark Bait (for sharks), GMK Coral (for the reef foundation), and recently the Australia Fire deskmats and RAMA keycaps. And now this set, which is really cool. (I'm sorry if I missed any others, these were off the top of my head)

Count me in.

Feedback:
Can the NASA logo on Pepe's suit be changed to 'PASA'? Pepe Aeronautical Space Alliance?
Ergo? Ortho? Colemak?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: Rejeckted on Wed, 22 January 2020, 14:50:47
Would love if you threw a second B in one of the kits for the alice/wonderland/pjk crowd
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: svenge on Thu, 23 January 2020, 21:32:35
2 of my favorite things.  Pepe, and space.  Also, happens to be a striking colorway.  Since GMK High Voltage was cancelled I'm looking for a GMK set to get into now.  Lets go!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: scoopbb on Thu, 23 January 2020, 22:36:23
can you reupload the images on a real img hosting site and not copy from discord.
(https://i.imgur.com/HmxJOsu.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: ninjacore on Fri, 24 January 2020, 02:49:41
1. Considering Matt Furie–the original creator–is actively working to take Pepe back from his current image as an internet/alt-right meme icon...
This set seems rather disrespectful to him.
I'm sure some will argue along the line of "It's not his baby anymore",
But, yeeeeah, it just doesn't seem kind to him.

2. Especially since OP (and the proxy folks) plan to making money from his creation and not giving him anything in return. There might be copyright issues here

At the very least, talk to Matt first!

TIL of Pepe origins.

The above post does read as hostile, but the comment never accuses this set of supporting hate or alt-right, only Pepe has that association. I have never thought about the character like that, only one Trump failed to use to appeal to a younger audience. I also don't call kids dressed as ghosts for Halloween white supremacists (Maybe they are, ****!). I'm glad to know the content creator is working to disassociate it with anything like that. Maybe next time a simple "Have you contacted the copyright owner, Matt Furie?". We threw flags on the Zelda set (GMK Hero) and the Formula1 set (GMK Silver Arrows) for possible, and glaring, trademark infringement. Why would this set be any different?

I am only a few months old here, but in the last few months I've experienced this community doing such donations as GMK Shark Bait (for sharks), GMK Coral (for the reef foundation), and recently the Australia Fire deskmats and RAMA keycaps. And now this set, which is really cool. (I'm sorry if I missed any others, these were off the top of my head)

Count me in.

Feedback:
Can the NASA logo on Pepe's suit be changed to 'PASA'? Pepe Aeronautical Space Alliance?
Ergo? Ortho? Colemak?

For those unaware of the origins of Pepe, its adoption by internet trolls and the alt-right, and the currently-active "take back Pepe" campaign, the second half of this Reply All episode covers it nicely: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all/76h56o/81-in-the-tall-grass

That also includes an interview with the creator, Matt Furie, who describes his current efforts to reclaim the character.  What Furie is trying to do, primarily, is put out so much "good Pepe", that it overwhelms the bad.  The vast majority of the "good Pepe" content being generated is from folks other than Furie himself, so I think this set would add very nicely to that effort and not be frowned upon at all by the creator.

Relevant quote from Matt Furie:

“As the creator of Pepe, I condemn the illegal and repulsive appropriations of the character by racist and fringe groups. The true nature of Pepe, as featured in my comic book, ‘Boys Club,’ celebrates peace, togetherness and fun. I aim to reclaim the rascally frog from the forces of hate and ask that you join me in making millions of new, joyful Pepe memes that share the light hearted spirit of the original chilled-out champion.”
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: Caktuss on Fri, 24 January 2020, 12:50:14
Thank you for the info! I'll have to give this a listen at home today. Next we will need a campaign to take back the Circle game after that Army/Navy drama.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: tnquntumink on Fri, 24 January 2020, 19:35:44
can you reupload the images on a real img hosting site and not copy from discord.
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/HmxJOsu.png)


Fixed! Sorry for the inconvenience.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: scoopbb on Mon, 27 January 2020, 16:25:48
can you reupload the images on a real img hosting site and not copy from discord.
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/HmxJOsu.png)


Fixed! Sorry for the inconvenience.

thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: AspiringMechKeebFan on Fri, 20 March 2020, 15:28:15
Any update on this?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: raspgary on Fri, 27 March 2020, 02:21:50
Someone else please make this. Sad pepe :(
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: tnquntumink on Thu, 02 April 2020, 23:41:34
Any update on this?

Check the latest update
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: Top Right Logo on Fri, 03 April 2020, 01:59:11
The novelty set would have had legendary numbers. RIP
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Space Pepe (Charity update)
Post by: Rilow on Fri, 17 April 2020, 17:18:16
Definitely in for that deskmat