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Title: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: fatboycarney on Sun, 07 March 2021, 21:34:23


GMK ReForged GB LIVE here >> https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114787.0

(https://i.imgur.com/FMIAcsP.jpg)


driftingbunnies designed it, I love it, lets get it made!!

The IC form - please fill this out (https://forms.gle/ajsNMV6aMtu7UsGn7)



Kits - Updated


Anvil (Base Kit)

(https://i.imgur.com/OUeh3yZ.jpg)


Forgemaster's Kit (Novelties)

(https://i.imgur.com/sS7mEhQ.jpg)

Molten Alphas - includes extra Tab to allow you to fill out 2 boards with Anvil and Molten
(https://i.imgur.com/jfgKwg7.jpg)


Deskmat

(https://imgur.com/V5lWnEM.jpg)


Cables
Mochi's Cables (https://www.instagram.com/mochiscables/?hl=en)
Dark
(https://i.imgur.com/aqKSqiC.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/1usIUD1.jpg)
Light
(https://i.imgur.com/XQaH5jo.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/H2vmT4d.jpg)

Keebstuff Kabelmanufaktur coming soon (https://www.keebstuff.com/en)


Renders
Thanks to S61 and endjy for the renders on the upcoming AXE 60 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=110803.0)
(https://i.imgur.com/5MKOZ8e.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/tBAEA91.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/nWTRLR1.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/5aRD5V4.png)


Thanks to Abec13 for the renders
Austin - by driftingbunnies
(https://i.imgur.com/rShl8B6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2wJFqUF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mO0lP3S.jpg)


Iron165 by Smith + Rune
(https://i.imgur.com/yWMOTgB.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sU0KzJ3.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5YqACuS.jpg)

Thanks to Kingk22 for renders
TX 60 and TX66 by TX Keyboards
(https://i.imgur.com/pRcMmeS.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/wqlNmAu.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/tQczyUt.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/fodrdjk.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/NtwcdGg.png)


Artisans
Archetype (https://archetypemade.com/)
FraktalKaps (https://fraktalkaps.com/)
Hellbent Caps (https://www.instagram.com/hellbentcaps/)
Digital Carpentry - wooden wrist rests (https://digital-carpentry.com/)
(https://i.imgur.com/eHsnccz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/R8osXE7.jpg)
Amusing Atelier (https://www.instagram.com/amusingatelier/)
Artkey (https://artkeyuniverse.com/shop)
Landcaps (https://www.instagram.com/landcaps.keycap/)

More to come

Vendors

US - Mekibo (https://mekibo.com/)
CA - ApexKeyboards (https://www.apexkeyboards.ca/)
EU- MyKeyboard (https://mykeyboard.eu/)
UK- Prototypist (https://prototypist.net/)
LATAM - Fancy Customs (https://fancycustoms.com/)
China - ZFrontier (https://en.zfrontier.com/)
SEA - iLumkb (https://ilumkb.com/)
Oceania - Daily Clack (https://dailyclack.com/)
Japan - Basekeys (https://basekeys.jp/en)
Philippines - Zion Studios (https://https://zionstudios.ph/)



Thanks
driftingbunnies for letting me give this set another shot. Lets make this happen!!
OCM for these amazing novelties and deskmat
Kingk22 and Abec13 for the amazing renders from the previous IC/GB and the new kits
Mochis Cables for listening to my idea, and making it reality
Konstantin for his kitting knowledge, willingness to share, and being a joy to work with
Roche for always being there to bounce stuff off and being a great friend
Everyone in the discord, instagram and all the artisan community who have supported me from Copper and continue to do so, you are all are amazing

Socials

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Check out Fatboycarney on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fatboycarney38/)


Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Kinesiologist on Sun, 07 March 2021, 21:40:05
this could go really well with iron180 :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: mta on Sun, 07 March 2021, 21:40:13
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ComplicatedClassicEchidna-max-1mb.gif)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Owl on Sun, 07 March 2021, 21:40:21
Looks great! Those cables especially are to die for. Love the weathered look.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: KevenKeys on Sun, 07 March 2021, 21:41:14
this could go really well with iron180 :D

LMAO. This set looks great on that Austin!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Aiwanei on Sun, 07 March 2021, 21:43:15
Heck yeah! I bought this right when it opened on the first go around, and I'm going to buy this again. Such a great set, glad to see it coming back for another try.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: dededecline on Sun, 07 March 2021, 21:49:52
Hook 'em!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sun, 07 March 2021, 21:54:21
Carney, you make, I buy.

Actually...if donut cat cables ran back the -original- GMK forge Id still buy that too...
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: CoolMike on Sun, 07 March 2021, 22:29:23
The sweet sweet nerd in me SCREAMS for this. Dungeons and Dragons, Diablo, anything else that falls in between.


What a home run.  :eek:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: DrHigsby on Sun, 07 March 2021, 22:40:16
No R2 1.75u backspace to go with the R3 1.5u enter?  :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: fatboycarney on Sun, 07 March 2021, 23:01:03
No R2 1.75u backspace to go with the R3 1.5u enter?  :cool:
I saw this and was like wait what, I did that I am sure I did, well I did in the KLE but left out the 1.5 and then it ended up being a 1.5, will fix for updated render after I make sure I didnt mess anything else up  :p

And thanks as always, I know I can count on you!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: fatboycarney on Sun, 07 March 2021, 23:10:34
Just wanted to post something early I saw form the feedback forms (thanks for the feedback so far much appreciated) since I dont know who posted the comment, first thanks very much!

To speak to what they raised, having Alice bars in the base adds cost, however eliminating the spacebar kit (if thats how it goes, is beneficial) To compensate for that I removed accent ISO and num Enter, big keys that I hope offset the spacebar cost. I am really interested in seeing what this quotes at, but will also be watching feedback closely!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: paperassgasket on Sun, 07 March 2021, 23:19:20
I'm in. Let's do this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: nvh2092 on Mon, 08 March 2021, 00:42:27
Can you consider adding accent arrows to the base kit? About the novelties, it would be ideal to have another 2 different R3 and R4 1u novelties to cover pgdn and end (or pgup + pgdn or whatever macro keys put there in 65/75% layout) due to the current 3 different R4 keys (double-edged axe, axe and helmet) are repeated and already used to cover control and alt in 1.5u, 1.25u and 1u. An ISO enter novelty would be great as well.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: fatboycarney on Mon, 08 March 2021, 01:03:46
Can you consider adding accent arrows to the base kit? About the novelties, it would be ideal to have another 2 different R3 and R4 1u novelties to cover pgdn and end (or pgup + pgdn or whatever macro keys put there in 65/75% layout) due to the current 3 different R4 keys (double-edged axe, axe and helmet) are repeated and already used to cover control and alt in 1.5u, 1.25u and 1u. An ISO enter novelty would be great as well.

Thanks for that feedback, I was considering this when expanding the novelties kit from the OG run, and if feedback continues to trend will try and do so, as you can tell I started to run out of options.

Also consider accent arrows added back, I prefer them and sort of tried a little experiment to see how that would go over without them, and a number of forms have asked for the them back, so consider it done.  :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Sicowa on Mon, 08 March 2021, 01:05:48
Great base kit  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: ChaosAirlines on Mon, 08 March 2021, 01:59:03
Carney, why do you do these things to me?

*Adds to watch list*
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Capsy on Mon, 08 March 2021, 08:20:16
Yay forge
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Starius on Mon, 08 March 2021, 10:32:01
this could go really well with iron180 :D

LMAO. This set looks great on that Austin!

Gonna look great on the AXE 60 too. 😁

 :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: norb on Mon, 08 March 2021, 10:59:30
bruh! yes!

if you could sneak in an accent iso enter into the novelties that would be great. either way, i'm in!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: nvh2092 on Mon, 08 March 2021, 15:01:49
Can you consider adding accent arrows to the base kit? About the novelties, it would be ideal to have another 2 different R3 and R4 1u novelties to cover pgdn and end (or pgup + pgdn or whatever macro keys put there in 65/75% layout) due to the current 3 different R4 keys (double-edged axe, axe and helmet) are repeated and already used to cover control and alt in 1.5u, 1.25u and 1u. An ISO enter novelty would be great as well.

Thanks for that feedback, I was considering this when expanding the novelties kit from the OG run, and if feedback continues to trend will try and do so, as you can tell I started to run out of options.

Also consider accent arrows added back, I prefer them and sort of tried a little experiment to see how that would go over without them, and a number of forms have asked for the them back, so consider it done.  :thumb:
About the novelties, I suggest replace all R4 keys to another 3 different designs since these 3 are already used from R1 to R3. I can only hope you consider this because I always buy novelties in any keycap GBs.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Chippy on Mon, 08 March 2021, 19:28:28
this is like a darker gmk copper, neat
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: fatboycarney on Mon, 08 March 2021, 21:29:05
Looks great! Those cables especially are to die for. Love the weathered look.
Mochis cables are amazing, they really are, I have the Iron one they did after the GB and it is amazing, so glad to get this cable made

Show Image
(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/ComplicatedClassicEchidna-max-1mb.gif)

This is just so fitting  ;D
Can you consider adding accent arrows to the base kit? About the novelties, it would be ideal to have another 2 different R3 and R4 1u novelties to cover pgdn and end (or pgup + pgdn or whatever macro keys put there in 65/75% layout) due to the current 3 different R4 keys (double-edged axe, axe and helmet) are repeated and already used to cover control and alt in 1.5u, 1.25u and 1u. An ISO enter novelty would be great as well.

Thanks for that feedback, I was considering this when expanding the novelties kit from the OG run, and if feedback continues to trend will try and do so, as you can tell I started to run out of options.

Also consider accent arrows added back, I prefer them and sort of tried a little experiment to see how that would go over without them, and a number of forms have asked for the them back, so consider it done.  :thumb:
About the novelties, I suggest replace all R4 keys to another 3 different designs since these 3 are already used from R1 to R3. I can only hope you consider this because I always buy novelties in any keycap GBs.
I am totally open to this, would have to come up with some things, I will keep an eye on overall feedback and interest, then take it from there, open to anyone throwing out suggestions for other 1u Novs in the meantime
Heck yeah! I bought this right when it opened on the first go around, and I'm going to buy this again. Such a great set, glad to see it coming back for another try.
Yeah i was devastated when this set was cancelled like a lot of other people, lets do it this time!

Carney, you make, I buy.

Actually...if donut cat cables ran back the -original- GMK forge Id still buy that too...
Hahaha thank you as always for the support
I'm in. Let's do this.
Indeed lets do this
Carney, why do you do these things to me?

*Adds to watch list*
Perfect, sorry not sorry (its ok I am Canadian so I can say that a lot)
this could go really well with iron180 :D

LMAO. This set looks great on that Austin!

Gonna look great on the AXE 60 too. 😁

 :thumb:
Will look great on Iron180, looks amazing on the Austin (by driftingbunnies - hate that i missed that board) and AXE 60 lets get this set made!



bruh! yes!

if you could sneak in an accent iso enter into the novelties that would be great. either way, i'm in!
This might be how I handle the lack of accent ISO enter in base, I am just going to put it out here now the focus I think on kitting really needs to be all about protecting the base kit. And what I mean by that is to keep it as cheap as possible and still meeting physical functionality. This is the reason for the inclusion of Alice bars. However I am still seeing a number of spacebar kit requests so those could move back to the spacebar kit to really make this base as cheap as we can get it. The mission is to get the set made.
The sweet sweet nerd in me SCREAMS for this. Dungeons and Dragons, Diablo, anything else that falls in between.


What a home run.  :eek:
Nerd  :p
Yay forge
Capsy is in,  :thumb:
Hook 'em!
Ah funny I had a Texas Longhorns hat as a teenager, and  I am Canadian, its that colour!!
Great base kit  :thumb:
Thanks interested, is it the Alice bars? Would really like to hear feedback on how many want that and how many dont care?
this is like a darker gmk copper, neat
I cannot wait to get the 2 sets side by side, lets go!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Reebes on Tue, 09 March 2021, 10:23:40
This is so cool. The question is will I still be playing Valhiem by the time it hits GB... hmmm
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: fatboycarney on Tue, 09 March 2021, 19:44:33
This is so cool. The question is will I still be playing Valhiem by the time it hits GB... hmmm
Thanks very much, Fingers crossed but interesting tie in I hadnt even thought of
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Trivent on Tue, 09 March 2021, 20:33:55
That oxide rust colorway  :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: boneandbee on Wed, 10 March 2021, 15:15:31
YES!!! I am So pumped to see this set come back. I have been wanting this since i saw the original IC last year. Can't wait!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: fatboycarney on Wed, 10 March 2021, 20:36:47
Just want to post a PSA, if you are really interested in this set like I am, please fill in the IC. Since this set had some struggles in the past we really need to see a good turnout for support, if you have friends that want this set, or cats or dogs, if they are buying, please have them fill out the IC form  :p

Thanks lets get this made!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Psyoshi on Wed, 10 March 2021, 21:19:56
Someone clearly rolls Dwarf Barb lol, love the set man.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Hi !! on Wed, 10 March 2021, 22:43:35
Finally! was interested with the original IC. So glad to see ReForged!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: fatboycarney on Thu, 11 March 2021, 23:16:14
Someone clearly rolls Dwarf Barb lol, love the set man.
Thank you so much!  :thumb:
That oxide rust colorway  :D
Gotta love rust and orange and fire!  :eek:
YES!!! I am So pumped to see this set come back. I have been wanting this since i saw the original IC last year. Can't wait!
Amazing thanks so much for the support, fellow Orange fan!  ;D
Finally! was interested with the original IC. So glad to see ReForged!
Thanks so much love seeing all the previous fans come out to support! Forge had an impressive following for sure!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Schmack on Fri, 12 March 2021, 22:48:57
driftingbunnies did a really good job on this one! I wanna see this!  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: fatboycarney on Fri, 12 March 2021, 23:10:44
You are damn right he did, and I want to see it to!!! Thanks for the support!  :thumb: Lets get it made!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: chayu on Sat, 13 March 2021, 08:20:34
Super stoked for Forge’s comeback! When it was originally in IC, I had a cable made to match this set, and a board Cerakoted (still waiting on this). I also have blue and orange switches and orange stabilizers prepared. Just need this set to happen!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: fatboycarney on Sat, 13 March 2021, 21:29:26
Super stoked for Forge’s comeback! When it was originally in IC, I had a cable made to match this set, and a board Cerakoted (still waiting on this). I also have blue and orange switches and orange stabilizers prepared. Just need this set to happen!

Thank you for sharing, thats awesome, lets get it made!!! This set certainly has a loyal following and hopefully picking up new ones! Feedback has been great but keep it coming!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: fatboycarney on Sun, 14 March 2021, 20:53:16
Gonna look great on the AXE 60 too. 😁

 :thumb:

Guess you were right  :thumb:

(https://i.imgur.com/jPjV8oT.png)

And check out the Axe 60 IC (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=110803.0) and thanks to the team for the fantastic render!! More to come soon!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: Starius on Wed, 17 March 2021, 15:35:37
Oooooh yeah, that’s the stuff! 😁
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - AXE 60 renders and wrist rest from Digital Carpentry added
Post by: fatboycarney on Fri, 19 March 2021, 21:51:20
Added more AXE 60 renders and Digital Carpentry wrist rests both in OP
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - AXE 60 renders and wrist rest from Digital Carpentry added
Post by: fatboycarney on Mon, 22 March 2021, 13:55:37
Just a small update, new basekit renders coming, and a new novelties render coming with a couple additional options and trimmed and focused kit.

I also wanted to comment on a few of the feedback points, one being losing accent ISO/numpad, I really hate doing this but for this set I am really focused on keeping cost down to make sure this makes MOQ but maximizing board support. There have been some great requests for additional keys to be added but at this point they are unlikely to keep the kit where it needs to be as the sole focus is to get this made. I will also not hesitate to make further changes once we have quotes back from GMK down the line (this would be more toward removal vs addition)

Hope everyone understands and wanted to share my rational. 
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Kits updated
Post by: fatboycarney on Tue, 23 March 2021, 15:37:57
Base kit and novelty kit have been updated, very interested in feedback, thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Kits updated
Post by: nvh2092 on Tue, 23 March 2021, 16:31:07
Base kit and novelty kit have been updated, very interested in feedback, thanks!
I think you should either remove these 2 from R4 or replace them with another novelty in 1.25 and 1.5u. Will we see novelties for ISO enter?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Kits updated
Post by: norb on Tue, 23 March 2021, 17:09:11
i don't wanna be that guy but maybe lose one arrow cluster in the main kit if you're still looking to strip down costs. accent arrows are totally fine with me personally.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Kits updated
Post by: fatboycarney on Tue, 23 March 2021, 18:46:32
Base kit and novelty kit have been updated, very interested in feedback, thanks!
I think you should either remove these 2 from R4 or replace them with another novelty in 1.25 and 1.5u. Will we see novelties for ISO enter?

Serious question can you tell me why?

ISO nov is open for consideration. Would love to hear a few more people request it
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Kits updated
Post by: fatboycarney on Wed, 24 March 2021, 09:47:17
i don't wanna be that guy but maybe lose one arrow cluster in the main kit if you're still looking to strip down costs. accent arrows are totally fine with me personally.

Thanks for the suggestion, at this time "I think" the kit looks pretty reasonable and pricing can come in at a good point, of course once quotes come back things can be changed so this might be one to consider, although many may not like the accent so having only accent arrows in base might be more risky. Possibly moving accent to novelty kit is another option as well. But we will wait til we get there to start making any decisions
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Kits updated
Post by: norb on Wed, 24 March 2021, 12:51:19
i don't wanna be that guy but maybe lose one arrow cluster in the main kit if you're still looking to strip down costs. accent arrows are totally fine with me personally.

Thanks for the suggestion, at this time "I think" the kit looks pretty reasonable and pricing can come in at a good point, of course once quotes come back things can be changed so this might be one to consider, although many may not like the accent so having only accent arrows in base might be more risky. Possibly moving accent to novelty kit is another option as well. But we will wait til we get there to start making any decisions

reasonable!
regarding the iso novelty, would love to have one! how about a forging hammer? something like this:
(https://i.etsystatic.com/21363452/d/il/4210de/2485100145/il_340x270.2485100145_k6n7.jpg)

right now we have two axes, or is one of them supposed to be a hammer? to me it looks like an axe  ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Kits updated
Post by: nvh2092 on Wed, 24 March 2021, 14:57:02
Base kit and novelty kit have been updated, very interested in feedback, thanks!
I think you should either remove these 2 from R4 or replace them with another novelty in 1.25 and 1.5u. Will we see novelties for ISO enter?

Serious question can you tell me why?

ISO nov is open for consideration. Would love to hear a few more people request it
Those 2 are already in R1 and R2 and they serve different functions. Have them in R4 for Control/Alt/Super is repetitive and not very logical imo.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Kits updated
Post by: fatboycarney on Wed, 24 March 2021, 21:48:13
Base kit and novelty kit have been updated, very interested in feedback, thanks!
I think you should either remove these 2 from R4 or replace them with another novelty in 1.25 and 1.5u. Will we see novelties for ISO enter?

Serious question can you tell me why?

ISO nov is open for consideration. Would love to hear a few more people request it
Those 2 are already in R1 and R2 and they serve different functions. Have them in R4 for Control/Alt/Super is repetitive and not very logical imo.

Thanks just wanted to see your thinking, I guess the issue I always find with novelties is people use them in different places, some like the bottom row and some like the columns, as part of the layout I was trying to give a variety to everyone.
Also on a 60 percent not having the axe/hammer on the bottom row means novs cant be used, as they dont have a column for novs. (see the Axe renders above)

So would the addition of a novelty at R2 (shield) make more sense, then for those using novelties everywhere could do
Fire
Shield
Helmet
then Axe/Hammer/Tongs combo of 1.25u/1.5u depending on layout?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Kits updated
Post by: nvh2092 on Thu, 25 March 2021, 06:17:56
Base kit and novelty kit have been updated, very interested in feedback, thanks!
I think you should either remove these 2 from R4 or replace them with another novelty in 1.25 and 1.5u. Will we see novelties for ISO enter?

Serious question can you tell me why?

ISO nov is open for consideration. Would love to hear a few more people request it
Those 2 are already in R1 and R2 and they serve different functions. Have them in R4 for Control/Alt/Super is repetitive and not very logical imo.

Thanks just wanted to see your thinking, I guess the issue I always find with novelties is people use them in different places, some like the bottom row and some like the columns, as part of the layout I was trying to give a variety to everyone.
Also on a 60 percent not having the axe/hammer on the bottom row means novs cant be used, as they dont have a column for novs. (see the Axe renders above)

So would the addition of a novelty at R2 (shield) make more sense, then for those using novelties everywhere could do
Fire
Shield
Helmet
then Axe/Hammer/Tongs combo of 1.25u/1.5u depending on layout?
If I'm not wrong, the majority of the community is 65/75s. If this is the case, people will want different novelties for their macro column and for their R4 mod keys. Having different novelties for R4 Control/Alt/Super will not only benefit the 75/75s but also 60s users as well. I do believe that they who purchase GMK key sets generally own more than 1 keyboards and more than 1 layout. I've been seeing more and more novelty kits which have different keys in macro columns and in R4 Control/Alt/Super. My view could be wrong tho.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Kits updated
Post by: fatboycarney on Thu, 25 March 2021, 19:48:41
Base kit and novelty kit have been updated, very interested in feedback, thanks!
I think you should either remove these 2 from R4 or replace them with another novelty in 1.25 and 1.5u. Will we see novelties for ISO enter?

Serious question can you tell me why?

ISO nov is open for consideration. Would love to hear a few more people request it
Those 2 are already in R1 and R2 and they serve different functions. Have them in R4 for Control/Alt/Super is repetitive and not very logical imo.

Thanks just wanted to see your thinking, I guess the issue I always find with novelties is people use them in different places, some like the bottom row and some like the columns, as part of the layout I was trying to give a variety to everyone.
Also on a 60 percent not having the axe/hammer on the bottom row means novs cant be used, as they dont have a column for novs. (see the Axe renders above)

So would the addition of a novelty at R2 (shield) make more sense, then for those using novelties everywhere could do
Fire
Shield
Helmet
then Axe/Hammer/Tongs combo of 1.25u/1.5u depending on layout?
If I'm not wrong, the majority of the community is 65/75s. If this is the case, people will want different novelties for their macro column and for their R4 mod keys. Having different novelties for R4 Control/Alt/Super will not only benefit the 75/75s but also 60s users as well. I do believe that they who purchase GMK key sets generally own more than 1 keyboards and more than 1 layout. I've been seeing more and more novelty kits which have different keys in macro columns and in R4 Control/Alt/Super. My view could be wrong tho.
Thanks a lot appreciate all your feedback. I guess what I was saying while some caps are duplicated there are different ones as well for the macro column.
And to be honest, I didnt have any more ideas I really liked for additional novelties. Would love suggestions from everyone and would totally consider adding.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Kits updated
Post by: Top Right Logo on Fri, 26 March 2021, 00:47:27
Very happy to see the set get another chance. I'm also pumped to see 40's support, thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Kits updated
Post by: nvh2092 on Fri, 26 March 2021, 01:26:25
Base kit and novelty kit have been updated, very interested in feedback, thanks!
I think you should either remove these 2 from R4 or replace them with another novelty in 1.25 and 1.5u. Will we see novelties for ISO enter?

Serious question can you tell me why?

ISO nov is open for consideration. Would love to hear a few more people request it
Those 2 are already in R1 and R2 and they serve different functions. Have them in R4 for Control/Alt/Super is repetitive and not very logical imo.

Thanks just wanted to see your thinking, I guess the issue I always find with novelties is people use them in different places, some like the bottom row and some like the columns, as part of the layout I was trying to give a variety to everyone.
Also on a 60 percent not having the axe/hammer on the bottom row means novs cant be used, as they dont have a column for novs. (see the Axe renders above)

So would the addition of a novelty at R2 (shield) make more sense, then for those using novelties everywhere could do
Fire
Shield
Helmet
then Axe/Hammer/Tongs combo of 1.25u/1.5u depending on layout?
If I'm not wrong, the majority of the community is 65/75s. If this is the case, people will want different novelties for their macro column and for their R4 mod keys. Having different novelties for R4 Control/Alt/Super will not only benefit the 75/75s but also 60s users as well. I do believe that they who purchase GMK key sets generally own more than 1 keyboards and more than 1 layout. I've been seeing more and more novelty kits which have different keys in macro columns and in R4 Control/Alt/Super. My view could be wrong tho.
Thanks a lot appreciate all your feedback. I guess what I was saying while some caps are duplicated there are different ones as well for the macro column.
And to be honest, I didnt have any more ideas I really liked for additional novelties. Would love suggestions from everyone and would totally consider adding.
I think you can add a sword, a coin, a potion bottle, a furnace/hearth, a blower, a mould or a water container which use to cool off forged weapon. These items are highly related to the theme and some can be used to make iso enter novelties as well.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - US and Canadian Vendor added
Post by: fatboycarney on Tue, 30 March 2021, 23:25:29
US and Canadian vendors have been added, welcome to TX Keyboards and Apex Keyboards!!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Vendors added
Post by: fatboycarney on Wed, 31 March 2021, 22:10:20
Also added European, UK and LATAM vendors!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - US vendor Mekibo and SEA vendor added
Post by: fatboycarney on Wed, 07 April 2021, 00:21:52
Added SEA vendor and updated US vendor with new re-branded name congrats Mekibo on the re-brand!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - China Vendor, GB September, White Alphas in
Post by: fatboycarney on Thu, 08 April 2021, 20:29:56
Big updates folks,

ZFrontier is in as vendor for China, GB date is set for September and molten alphas are in!!

The response on the white alphas has been very good so I am adding them in. Some tweaks to that kit may happen but wanted to get it posted ASAP. Iron 165 renders added with molten alphas
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - China Vendor, GB September, Molten Alphas in
Post by: Gearman on Thu, 08 April 2021, 21:01:09
This set is straight fire! Molten alphas, white alphas, colors, novelties, all so so good. I thought I was done buying GMK sets, but it looks like I've got at least one more to get.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - China Vendor, GB September, Molten Alphas in
Post by: fatboycarney on Thu, 22 April 2021, 10:42:57
This set is straight fire! Molten alphas, white alphas, colors, novelties, all so so good. I thought I was done buying GMK sets, but it looks like I've got at least one more to get.

For some reason I totally missed this reply, thank you so much!! Glad we could pull you back in for one more!!  :thumb:

Also note I have updated the Artisan makers on board and proud to announce Hellbent Caps is on board, check out his amazing work here https://www.instagram.com/hellbentcaps/

Also expect some updates to render, novelties in a few weeks, but feel free to continue to share feedback!! Thanks!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Hellbent Caps on board for Artisan collab
Post by: Vphan on Sat, 08 May 2021, 11:27:44
this is really nice! Love that reddish orange shade! What colour code is it by the way? (Apologies if this has been given)

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Hellbent Caps on board for Artisan collab
Post by: mvkoto on Sun, 09 May 2021, 02:11:41
I'm surprised this doesn't have more comments. Love love the colors you've chosen.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Hellbent Caps on board for Artisan collab
Post by: Gh0sty on Sat, 19 June 2021, 17:37:27
I am so happy to see this set get another chance. I was so bummed when it got cancelled initially. PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN! It is probably one of the most unique GMK concepts right now IMO.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Hellbent Caps on board for Artisan collab
Post by: gminso on Wed, 23 June 2021, 00:08:22
the base kit render from forge post seem much deeper than the base render here. Which one is the close representation?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Hellbent Caps on board for Artisan collab
Post by: FluffyWaffle on Mon, 28 June 2021, 13:40:05
I absolutely love this, showing my support here by commenting. Will be picking two sets up, one for me and one as a surprise for a friend (whenever this goes live & eventually get shipped).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Hellbent Caps on board for Artisan collab
Post by: Timception on Tue, 29 June 2021, 09:54:15
Definitely getting one of these, also because they will be sold at ilumkb, just wish the GB was a little faster than Sep  :confused:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Hellbent Caps on board for Artisan collab
Post by: fatboycarney on Thu, 15 July 2021, 01:53:22
this is really nice! Love that reddish orange shade! What colour code is it by the way? (Apologies if this has been given)

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It hasnt been shared but I will get it updated on the OP in the next day or so, sorry for the slow reply

I'm surprised this doesn't have more comments. Love love the colors you've chosen.
Thank you!!
I absolutely love this, showing my support here by commenting. Will be picking two sets up, one for me and one as a surprise for a friend (whenever this goes live & eventually get shipped).
Amazing thank you for the support

I am so happy to see this set get another chance. I was so bummed when it got cancelled initially. PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN! It is probably one of the most unique GMK concepts right now IMO.
Amazing the comments are truly fantastic!!!
the base kit render from forge post seem much deeper than the base render here. Which one is the close representation?
I would say that is mostly affected by lighting, the original renders by Abec tend to be on the darker side. However keycaps can be funny, they tend in real life from my experience with GMK Copper (a similar-ish colour) to come out looking darker overall than the chip, just ever so slightly
The reason I bring this up is that Abec did the original renders for GMK Copper and also did the Original renders for GMK Forge (now GMK ReForged) where other renders of Copper came out lighter, however for Copper the Abec renders I think might be the truest representation.
I hope thats not to convoluted of an answer. Feel free to drop by the Discord for more discussion if you are interested 
Definitely getting one of these, also because they will be sold at ilumkb, just wish the GB was a little faster than Sep  :confused:
Thanks very much, ah September will come pretty quickly at least from my perspective lol thanks for the support!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Hellbent Caps on board for Artisan collab
Post by: Mecxs on Fri, 16 July 2021, 03:55:26
Great looking set - I ummed and ahhed over SA Copper for a long time, and bought it in the final hour. Glad that I did!

Still - I have stupid eyes.

Is the alt-alpha colour the same as the accented enter colour, or are they different shades?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Hellbent Caps on board for Artisan collab
Post by: Gabrielcr78 on Tue, 27 July 2021, 08:57:48
really nice! any chance to add support for ANSI US International layout or ISO Spanish layout?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Hellbent Caps on board for Artisan collab
Post by: loftgoose on Tue, 27 July 2021, 21:10:07
Any news on OCE/Aus vendors? Switchkeys for example would be good.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Hellbent Caps on board for Artisan collab
Post by: RoyalOak88 on Mon, 30 August 2021, 16:19:17
White accent ISO key?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - UPDATE
Post by: fatboycarney on Sun, 05 September 2021, 22:59:04
really nice! any chance to add support for ANSI US International layout or ISO Spanish layout?
Sorry final kits are up now, we have tried to keep the kit as minimal and wide range appeal so we can make MOQ and keep pricing down, hopefully you can find something that works!

Any news on OCE/Aus vendors? Switchkeys for example would be good.
Stay tuned!
Great looking set - I ummed and ahhed over SA Copper for a long time, and bought it in the final hour. Glad that I did!

Still - I have stupid eyes.

Is the alt-alpha colour the same as the accented enter colour, or are they different shades?
Yes same colour!
White accent ISO key?
Similar to note above, kept it out of base to keep price down, however, added a little treat to the novelties hopefully you like them and its worth it to you to grab that kit

Sorry for the limited replies here folks, busy summer, and the set being well known I havent had a lot to add, however I can say feedback has continued to come in on the form and I thank you all for that. It has been very good, with very little requested changes. I hope you like the changes i have added.

The set is in for GMK quoting and we are still hoping for a 3rd week September go live however that could push out a bit depending on when they get back to us!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - Fina Kits in for quoting with GMK and updated
Post by: IMZO on Mon, 06 September 2021, 00:09:47
Yes sir!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - GB starts September 28th!!!
Post by: fatboycarney on Wed, 22 September 2021, 12:15:55
Group Buy goes live September 28th. So happy to be able to bring this set back and much thanks to driftingbunnies for trusting me with this amazing colourway/theme!!!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - GB starts September 28th!!!
Post by: nvh2092 on Thu, 23 September 2021, 06:34:54
Group Buy goes live September 28th. So happy to be able to bring this set back and much thanks to driftingbunnies for trusting me with this amazing colourway/theme!!!  :thumb:
Nice, do you have pricing for eu?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - GB starts September 28th!!!
Post by: Dyto69 on Thu, 23 September 2021, 09:44:52
Very very sexy set. A long time since i saw something really good here lmao
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - GB starts September 29th!!
Post by: fatboycarney on Sat, 25 September 2021, 13:25:32
Small date change we will go live on the 29th!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged - GB starts today!!! Waiting on GB thread approval!!!
Post by: fatboycarney on Wed, 29 September 2021, 08:55:27
Group Buy goes live today, GB  thread is in and just waiting on approval!!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK ReForged
Post by: fatboycarney on Mon, 04 October 2021, 09:53:17
Group Buy post is here https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=114787.0