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Title: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB Today! Day One Deal: Half off a mat with purchase of base
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:45:01

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WARNING: POLYBIUS USES SPECIAL VISUAL AND AUDITORY EFFECTS.
PERSONS WITH SEIZURES, MOTION SICKNESS, CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA, DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME.


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DAY ONE ONLY: Bundle any deskmat with a base kit and get the deskmat half off!

The Carpet Kit
(https://imgur.com/XDv33dg.png)

Featuring agnostic UV-Printed mods, this kit brings classic arcade carpet stylings to your keyboard.
The carpet kit covers everything from 40s layouts up to F13 1800s in both ANSI and ISO.


The Redaction Kit
(https://i.imgur.com/mnaYFIs.png)

The redaction kit provides support for common spacebars. completing support for ortho, Alice, 660, and more

Colors

WARNING: Color information redacted. All colors except for the yellow (GMK CV) are RALs which will need color matching

Deskmats
900mm x 400mm x 4mm | Stitched Edges | Cloth Top
Beeps and Boops, Carpet, and Polyweave were designed in collaboration with Sour (https://www.instagram.com/sourmk/?hl=en)

(https://i.imgur.com/28duIAA.png)(https://i.imgur.com/tWwltok.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/TdNMuVU.png)(https://i.imgur.com/rB1oSOF.png)

RAMA | Xs and Os, Dual GLOW Enamel Infill

(https://i.imgur.com/z00eQTD.png)(https://i.imgur.com/GMJDuF9.png)

Space Cables

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

Confirmed Collaborations

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Archetype

ArtKey

Destroyer Caps

Dusty Caps

GSK

Lazy Caps

PrimeCaps

Sinpra

SodieCaps


Vendors, Timeline, & Pricing

US: Space Cables (https://spaceholdings.net/)
UK: ProtoTypist (https://prototypist.net/)
EU: CandyKeys (https://candykeys.com/)
Asia: iLumkb (https://ilumkb.com/)
Oceania: SwitchKeys (https://www.switchkeys.com.au/)
Canada: Ashkeebs (https://www.ashkeebs.com/)

Starts: January 4th, 2021.
Ends: Feburary 3rd, 2021.

KitMOQSpace (USD)CandyKeys (EUR)ProtoTypist (GBP)IlumKb (SGD)SwitchKeys (AUD)AshKeebs (CAD)
Carpet (Base)500$135€TBA£120s$190$196$180
Redaction (Bars)100$25€TBA£22s$35$34$35
Xs and Os (RAMA)100$44€TBA£38s$28$59$60
Deskmats20$20€TBA£19s$62$30$28

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       Evolv | Alpha.Design (https://www.instagram.com/nathan.alpha.man/?hl=en)
(https://i.imgur.com/5gynpOF.jpg)(https://imgur.com/dIdm5Gb.jpg)

             SD / CP | Satisfactory Designs (https://www.instagram.com/satisfactory_designs/)
(https://i.imgur.com/OaWV5p5.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/kTnXquF.jpg)

Adélie | Abec13 (https://www.instagram.com/abec13.mk/?hl=en)
(https://i.imgur.com/XQ7opNZ.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/eGdqEFA.jpg)

                OGR | Alchemist Keyboards (https://alchemistkeyboards.co.uk)
(https://i.imgur.com/qzJw12f.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/yRbLz34.jpg)

Alice  | TGR (https://www.instagram.com/yuktsi/?hl=en)   
(https://i.imgur.com/PnkaPUK.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/SJcddLa.jpg)

Atlas | Nasp (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106683.0) 
(https://i.imgur.com/APn29yQ.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/A1806MC.jpg)

       J-02 | ProtoTypist (https://prototypist.net/)
(https://i.imgur.com/pFAPlfQ.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/mqX1tuF.jpg)

Jane | TGR (https://www.instagram.com/yuktsi/?hl=en) 
(https://i.imgur.com/06iCqEm.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/LGrjv2Q.jpg)

Changelog
12/28/20 | Vendors & Date Announced
12/7/20 | Small Kitting chages
12/2/20 | IC Posted

Socials

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Octix
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Acknowledgments
Octix | For being my partner in crime in helping me make this set a reality
Plop | For the help in making the mods into something amazing
Sour | For the amazing work on the mats
Mek | For telling me to do better
BottomKlunk | For the constant feedback

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: octix on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:45:20
First :p
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Bleddyn on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:45:26
Second!

This looking REAL nice, loving those pad print UV legends.
Also that OGR render is straight FIRE.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: fropsie on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:45:41
Damn, this lookin real nice.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: ilikerustoo on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:46:42
 I'll take it
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: SwitchKeys on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:47:12
n e Gameshark avail?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: d4vid4f on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:47:34
Can I just give you my CC number now?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Bachoo on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:47:56
LETS GOOOOOOO
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: ddrfraser1 on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:49:03
Hellz yeah. This is the S***! I'm all over that Friday nights desk mat. Skeet  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Chippy on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:49:24
novelties look interesting, interesting to see how kitting ends up working out.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: logo4poop on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:49:47
I remember when I first saw this, congrats on hitting IC!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: ITSme_STAR on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:51:16
I love everything, and the deskmats really cool!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: spacecables on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:51:56
ah yes, we love arcade carpet.  :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Diggidy on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:52:40
Oh yes - this is it
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: alper_maestro on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:53:43
Too many great sets in December  :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Nvr_Smile on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:54:35
Mods and kitting look great. Don't think the alpha's fit in at all with the rest of the kit however. The mods are super colorful and busy while the alphas are a dark, bland, grey and it throws everything off IMO.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Capsy on Wed, 02 December 2020, 16:59:45
Very nice. Good luck Nathan.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Wed, 02 December 2020, 17:00:56
Numpad in base, revolutionary
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: DJSwayde on Wed, 02 December 2020, 17:03:52
What are the color codes?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Wed, 02 December 2020, 17:06:50
Numpad in base, revolutionary

I forgot to put in the note about mod colored tilde and pipe SMH
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Wed, 02 December 2020, 17:10:51
Numpad in base, revolutionary

I forgot to put in the note about mod colored tilde and pipe SMH
Does it count if mods and alpha are same color  :blank:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: n.rdy on Wed, 02 December 2020, 17:26:56
this is super cool!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Tyson on Wed, 02 December 2020, 17:30:26
Mods and kitting look great. Don't think the alpha's fit in at all with the rest of the kit however. The mods are super colorful and busy while the alphas are a dark, bland, grey and it throws everything off IMO.

I personally think the alphas fit in perfectly with the rest of the mods, it has that "lights off black lights on in a roller rink/arcade" look.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Zev on Wed, 02 December 2020, 17:31:26
So awesome! My suggestion, add a 2u spacebar to the base kit. A number of Mito kits have started doing that, it makes it full ortho out of the box, and an instant buy for me.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Zeelobby on Wed, 02 December 2020, 17:45:43
This wild man. Looks great.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: bkrownd on Wed, 02 December 2020, 17:56:55
love the arcade deskmat
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Dazon on Wed, 02 December 2020, 18:02:38
this is looking amazing!! always have loved the mystery around polybius, super hyped to see it realized in a set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Wed, 02 December 2020, 18:09:38
So awesome! My suggestion, add a 2u spacebar to the base kit. A number of Mito kits have started doing that, it makes it full ortho out of the box, and an instant buy for me.

Since there are only 10 r4 1u mods in base, 2x 2u or 2x 1u + 2u bars would be required to complete ortho support. That's a much harder ask than just one more key, but something I might consider as I tweak the kits!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: halocantkb on Wed, 02 December 2020, 19:12:22
So awesome! My suggestion, add a 2u spacebar to the base kit. A number of Mito kits have started doing that, it makes it full ortho out of the box, and an instant buy for me.

Since there are only 10 r4 1u mods in base, 2x 2u or 2x 1u + 2u bars would be required to complete ortho support. That's a much harder ask than just one more key, but something I might consider as I tweak the kits!
forgive me if I'm wrong, but couldn't you use the nav mods, winkeys and fn to complete ortho (without the 2u space)?

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Wed, 02 December 2020, 19:19:57
So awesome! My suggestion, add a 2u spacebar to the base kit. A number of Mito kits have started doing that, it makes it full ortho out of the box, and an instant buy for me.

Since there are only 10 r4 1u mods in base, 2x 2u or 2x 1u + 2u bars would be required to complete ortho support. That's a much harder ask than just one more key, but something I might consider as I tweak the kits!
forgive me if I'm wrong, but couldn't you use the nav mods, winkeys and fn to complete ortho (without the 2u space)?

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No, unfortunately not: 2x super + 1 fn + 4 arrows + 3 decorations is only 10 keys when 12 are need if you want a single spacebar. See the Atlas renders for an example of how to layout an ortho board with the current kits.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: konstantin on Wed, 02 December 2020, 19:40:47
UV printing finally getting the attention it deserves. Marvelous execution, too; and a catchy, meaningful name to tie it all together. Good job all around, Nathan.

As you mentioned, there currently aren't enough R4 1u keys for ortho support. You could move one of the R3 1u keys to R4 (I don't think you need three of them on R3). You could also technically move the R2 decoration/column key to R4 if you make some adjustments to the R3 keys' icons, but I don't think that's necessary. So you would just need to add one extra R4 1u key for complete ortho coverage, if I'm not mistaken. (In which case it'd even be technically supported with just the base kit due to the 2u numpad 0.)

Also, this R1 key: (https://i.imgur.com/JzAzQHu.png) can probably be dropped since the PrtSc/Scroll/Pause keys already cover for it in all use cases, as far as I can tell.

Edit: I'm gonna play devil's advocate and say that if you add a 2u Shift (which I know you hate), along with implementing the R4 1u suggestions from above, you'll be able to say that your base kit officially fully covers all common 40s, ortho and 60% layouts out there :P
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Dotnick on Wed, 02 December 2020, 20:40:08
POLYBIUS DAY MASSIVE POG, best pad print set avail.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Ustinj on Wed, 02 December 2020, 20:42:19
looks so good.

any consideration of going JTK tripleshot instead of pad printing?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Rumblehotep on Wed, 02 December 2020, 20:43:52
One of every mat please
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Wed, 02 December 2020, 21:02:49
UV printing finally getting the attention it deserves. Marvelous execution, too; and a catchy, meaningful name to tie it all together. Good job all around, Nathan.

As you mentioned, there currently aren't enough R4 1u keys for ortho support. You could move one of the R3 1u keys to R4 (I don't think you need three of them on R3). You could also technically move the R2 decoration/column key to R4 if you make some adjustments to the R3 keys' icons, but I don't think that's necessary. So you would just need to add one extra R4 1u key for complete ortho coverage, if I'm not mistaken. (In which case it'd even be technically supported with just the base kit due to the 2u numpad 0.)

Also, this R1 key:
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/JzAzQHu.png)
can probably be dropped since the PrtSc/Scroll/Pause keys already cover for it in all use cases, as far as I can tell.

Edit: I'm gonna play devil's advocate and say that if you add a 2u Shift (which I know you hate), along with implementing the R4 1u suggestions from above, you'll be able to say that your base kit officially fully covers all common 40s, ortho and 60% layouts out there :P

Thank you for the kind words Konstatin! That R1 key is there to support 1800cp layouts as I didn't want the 4 key block above the numpad to have one miscolored key.

As for the: 3 R3 1us, I do agree it's a bit much and it's probably the one part of the kitting I'm most uneasy about, but I wanted to have support for the increasingly popular extended 65% layouts
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Wed, 02 December 2020, 21:05:01
looks so good.

any consideration of going JTK tripleshot instead of pad printing?

No.

I love GMK pad prints and think they can and should be used way more in set design.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Emechanical on Wed, 02 December 2020, 21:14:29
Yes please. I want this.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: konstantin on Wed, 02 December 2020, 21:57:10
Thank you for the kind words Konstatin! That R1 key is there to support 1800cp layouts as I didn't want the 4 key block above the numpad to have one miscolored key.

Ah, indeed, I see what you mean:

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

Have you considered that the most popular option for that 4-key block is usually Home–End–PgUp–PgDn (or any variation thereof), so users may not even have the need to use that key in conjunction with the Print–Scroll–Pause keys, as pictured above?
Or did you decide to keep the key in spite of this, in order to give users the option of picking between all red/green and all purple/green keys for the 4-key block?


As for the: 3 R3 1us, I do agree it's a bit much and it's probably the one part of the kitting I'm most uneasy about, but I wanted to have support for the increasingly popular extended 65% layouts

If that's the goal, then the decision to include that key does make sense :) Yet, I do still think that it's worthwhile to try and find a way to squeeze those extra two R4 1u keys in for ortho users (especially since it's so close).
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: floristfran on Wed, 02 December 2020, 22:11:45
Maybe you should change the name to gmk shapes having sex

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: perry4761 on Wed, 02 December 2020, 23:03:53
Beautiful! I’ve been waiting for this since the very first teaser, suoer excited to see this wonderful set hit IC.

Can someone educate me on how UV printing compares to dye-sublimation and laser etching?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Wed, 02 December 2020, 23:20:12
Thank you for the kind words Konstatin! That R1 key is there to support 1800cp layouts as I didn't want the 4 key block above the numpad to have one miscolored key.

Ah, indeed, I see what you mean:

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/kTnXquF.jpg)


Have you considered that the most popular option for that 4-key block is usually Home–End–PgUp–PgDn (or any variation thereof), so users may not even have the need to use that key in conjunction with the Print–Scroll–Pause keys, as pictured above?
Or did you decide to keep the key in spite of this, in order to give users the option of picking between all red/green and all purple/green keys for the 4-key block?

Not quite, both red/ green and green/ purple need to exist in order to support standard 1800 layouts, which have 10 r1 1u navigation keys.

As for the: 3 R3 1us, I do agree it's a bit much and it's probably the one part of the kitting I'm most uneasy about, but I wanted to have support for the increasingly popular extended 65% layouts

If that's the goal, then the decision to include that key does make sense :) Yet, I do still think that it's worthwhile to try and find a way to squeeze those extra two R4 1u keys in for ortho users (especially since it's so close).

TBH, I'd rather complete 40s support (R2 1.75, R3 1.5) before making ortho just a *bit* easier
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: CustomerSupport on Thu, 03 December 2020, 01:32:17
Oh wow this is a really cool project! How does UV printing compare to say dye-sub?

Obviously neither are as comparable to doubleshot with regards to longevity and clarity, but are there downsides to this?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Thu, 03 December 2020, 04:58:23
Amazing job on the overall concept! Was awed when you first post the spoiler pic in other chat platform.

Base kit is well done + I love the beeps and boops mat!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: whirlwind on Thu, 03 December 2020, 05:04:07
Nice
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: S3LQ on Thu, 03 December 2020, 09:03:26
I like the contrast between the busy mods and the calm alphas. Really like the color choices you made, but wondering what the prices will be. I reckon you'll get some great vendors on board that makes it possible to base the price at a higher MOQ to make it affordable! I really like this!  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: grundlemere on Thu, 03 December 2020, 09:14:37
In at any price. You know how I feel about this set, brother, and I hadn't even seen three of the deskmats before yesterday. Can't wait to see how this turns out. Truly excited for you and for the community. This is advancing the realm of the possible for all designers.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 03 December 2020, 09:31:23
Oh wow this is a really cool project! How does UV printing compare to say dye-sub?

Obviously neither are as comparable to doubleshot with regards to longevity and clarity, but are there downsides to this?

personally i have had very negative experiences with GMK's UV printing but that was on alphas and not mods

it's definitely the reason i am staying away from this set
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: biothermal on Thu, 03 December 2020, 09:33:35
What are the color codes?

This is important
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Thu, 03 December 2020, 09:41:36
Oh wow this is a really cool project! How does UV printing compare to say dye-sub?

Obviously neither are as comparable to doubleshot with regards to longevity and clarity, but are there downsides to this?

personally i have had very negative experiences with GMK's UV printing but that was on alphas and not mods

it's definitely the reason i am staying away from this set

Where's that picture of Hiney's shined Grissean with the UV-Printing still intact when you need it
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50573893317_28ac3e501e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2k43qvT)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: konstantin on Thu, 03 December 2020, 09:42:18
personally i have had very negative experiences with GMK's UV printing but that was on alphas and not mods

it's definitely the reason i am staying away from this set

we all know you have some great ass fingers puddsy
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 03 December 2020, 09:44:31
personally i have had very negative experiences with GMK's UV printing but that was on alphas and not mods

it's definitely the reason i am staying away from this set

we all know you have some great ass fingers puddsy

ass fingers
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: boneandbee on Thu, 03 December 2020, 10:03:12
This set is so cool. 80s themes can sometimes be overwhelming, but I love that you kept the key colors neutral and let the novelties/modifiers be the stars. The geometric shapes are so simple yet unique and i LOVE how you incorporated them into the patterned desk mats. It's funky yet understated. Very well done!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Thu, 03 December 2020, 10:08:04
What are the color codes?

This is important

I've updated the OP with information about colors: Everything except the yellow (GMK CV) is an RAL color which will need to be matched.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: shxWN on Thu, 03 December 2020, 11:42:58
great work as always nathan! i love the Friday nights desk mat and might have to pick one up myself <3
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: steezkeez on Thu, 03 December 2020, 12:29:25
throwback to the carpet at my old hometown movie theater

really dig the contrast between the mods and alphas

i love it
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Lizcuits on Thu, 03 December 2020, 13:53:43
I love this set, it's very well made! I am concerned about the use of pad printing though. As far as I know it's prone to rubbing off with heavy use, is this still the case in modern caps? It will be mitigated since it's only used on mods which see less use, but it is still something to keep in mind for longevity.

I will definitely be picking this up regardless if I have the funds when it drops. Super cool idea.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Thu, 03 December 2020, 13:59:11
I love this set, it's very well made! I am concerned about the use of pad printing though. As far as I know it's prone to rubbing off with heavy use, is this still the case in modern caps? It will be mitigated since it's only used on mods which see less use, but it is still something to keep in mind for longevity.

I will definitely be picking this up regardless if I have the funds when it drops. Super cool idea.

Nope! Here's a picture I linked in the thread earlier of HineyBush's crazy shined GMK Grissean with UV prints still intact

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50573893317_28ac3e501e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2k43qvT)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: keebnewb on Thu, 03 December 2020, 14:03:48
Love this set! And love it even more because the kitting is stress free haha I never know which kits to get so this makes it easy for newbs like me :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: treeleaf64 on Thu, 03 December 2020, 17:14:51
Honest thoughts

I don't want to buy it. But I think it's a good idea.
^_^ does that mean I am interested? No, but I would recommend to someone who wants a playful GMK set.
Good luck with the IC my friend
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Lizcuits on Thu, 03 December 2020, 18:06:55
I love this set, it's very well made! I am concerned about the use of pad printing though. As far as I know it's prone to rubbing off with heavy use, is this still the case in modern caps? It will be mitigated since it's only used on mods which see less use, but it is still something to keep in mind for longevity.

I will definitely be picking this up regardless if I have the funds when it drops. Super cool idea.

Nope! Here's a picture I linked in the thread earlier of HineyBush's crazy shined GMK Grissean with UV prints still intact

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50573893317_28ac3e501e_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2k43qvT)

Very glad to hear UV legends are a viable option nowadays. I'm definitely gonna be keeping an eye on this!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Diamagisk on Thu, 03 December 2020, 18:52:35
I love this! Will be buying at least one set. Great work on the deskmats too!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: SwitchKeys on Thu, 03 December 2020, 19:35:33
Honest thoughts

I don't want to buy it. But I think it's a good idea.
^_^ does that mean I am interested? No, but I would recommend to someone who wants a playful GMK set.
Good luck with the IC my friend

Possible for Treeleaf approval so we can proceed?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: asherw on Thu, 03 December 2020, 22:23:25
hell yeah

love the reference!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Jaxxstatic on Thu, 03 December 2020, 22:28:04
For all the Arcade Flor artisans, this...is perfect.
But if there's no mod color tilde and pipe, I'm out.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: keyboardkrill on Thu, 03 December 2020, 23:33:40
too loud for my taste, but diggin them desk mats. cool idea
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: zoo on Fri, 04 December 2020, 01:51:29
take my monies
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Protato_Tubby on Fri, 04 December 2020, 03:53:48
I'm going to need to buy an MX Compatible board just for this  :))
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: sevenseacat on Fri, 04 December 2020, 03:55:08
oh yes yes yes
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: gilbert on Fri, 04 December 2020, 05:51:11
finally some good kitting! Set is also nice
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: konstantin on Fri, 04 December 2020, 06:01:44
Very glad to hear UV legends are a viable option nowadays. I'm definitely gonna be keeping an eye on this!

FYI, they've always been viable. GMK actually doesn't do pad printing, only UV printing, and to the best of my knowledge, this has always been the case. What people have been referring to as pad-printed legends in GMK sets have actually been UV-printed the whole time.

Here's a screenshot of a response from a GMK representative from early last year:

(https://i.imgur.com/7lqh0Zd.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Alga on Fri, 04 December 2020, 07:14:04
Looks very nice. I tink I might get one, but the desk mats really get me here. I'll try get one of those if I can  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: SMOKEY on Fri, 04 December 2020, 07:37:30
This hits right in the feels!
Awesome Job, Nathan!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: Puddsy on Fri, 04 December 2020, 11:07:41
Very glad to hear UV legends are a viable option nowadays. I'm definitely gonna be keeping an eye on this!

FYI, they've always been viable. GMK actually doesn't do pad printing, only UV printing, and to the best of my knowledge, this has always been the case. What people have been referring to as pad-printed legends in GMK sets have actually been UV-printed the whole time.

Here's a screenshot of a response from a GMK representative from early last year:

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/7lqh0Zd.png)


this is correct to my knowledge as well
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: jack.yijugu on Sat, 05 December 2020, 03:33:14
Since you choose 3 colours ,why not use JTK? Just as JTK Tripleshot Griseann and JTK Royal Alpha. :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: jack.yijugu on Sat, 05 December 2020, 03:59:17
Please answer me. ;D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: nathanchere on Sat, 05 December 2020, 09:46:49
Mods and kitting look great. Don't think the alpha's fit in at all with the rest of the kit however. The mods are super colorful and busy while the alphas are a dark, bland, grey and it throws everything off IMO.

This. I'd be in for just the mods but not a full base kit, especially not the cost of a full GMK kit just to get keys that are only uv printed.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Sat, 05 December 2020, 11:54:17
Since you choose 3 colours ,why not use JTK? Just as JTK Tripleshot Griseann and JTK Royal Alpha. :D

Pretty simply: I prefer GMK to JTK and think GMK UV prints need their time to shine.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Mon, 07 December 2020, 01:00:28
Hey everyone!

Made some small updates to the kitting.

Van support (R2 1.75u and R3 1.5u) has been added to the base kit:

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

An Alice B has been added to bars:

(https://i.imgur.com/Yi5RVT0.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: KiwiAhhhh on Tue, 08 December 2020, 09:52:41
it looks awesome , but I'm worried about if GMK can make it
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: treeleaf64 on Tue, 08 December 2020, 09:56:50
Good kitting. Even though I don't like the set. It's good kitting.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: Puddsy on Tue, 08 December 2020, 11:53:51
Good kitting. Even though I don't like the set. It's good kitting.

treeleaf is like a polite version of me
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: NoPunIn10Did on Tue, 08 December 2020, 12:01:01
it looks awesome , but I'm worried about if GMK can make it

It’s UV printing, which is even more flexible than dyesub. I wouldn’t have doubts in that department.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: The Cat Whisperer on Tue, 08 December 2020, 15:19:35
old school retro roller rink and arcade vibes. they still have this carpeting design at my local theater lol love it
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Tue, 08 December 2020, 15:54:05
it looks awesome , but I'm worried about if GMK can make it

We've already been in contact with GMK and they have confirmed that they can make this set  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: CandyKeys on Tue, 08 December 2020, 17:10:38
This is nais.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: 7empest on Tue, 08 December 2020, 18:41:47
Wow, this is really awesome looking! Nice work!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: Bobatype on Wed, 09 December 2020, 02:41:30
I like the creative arcade mods you and Plop have done.  I can see there was a lot of consideration put in those designs to balance being symbols for purposeful use, and hitting the right vibe of the era. I disagree with the other person's argument that the alpha colours are boring; I think it balances out, and lets the emphasis be in the right area (the frame).

I'm sure many people will be keeping a keen eye to see how the pad-printed legends turn out and endure when the set arrives in people's hands.
It could lead to eventually lead to others pushing out creative concepts in GMK that were previously only considered possible for dyesubbed PBT sets.

Never thought I'd consider getting a carpet design as a desk mat, but here we are.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: guill3m on Wed, 09 December 2020, 03:42:30
A thousand times yes. Loving the beeps and boops deskmat.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Fri, 11 December 2020, 14:48:06
love the name!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: aiwa501 on Fri, 11 December 2020, 20:41:32
What no Rama?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Fri, 11 December 2020, 20:54:06
What no Rama?

No Rama yet :D
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: aiwa501 on Fri, 11 December 2020, 22:16:21
Cool!  Would love to see a couple of Rama caps for this set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Fri, 11 December 2020, 23:36:41
Cool!  Would love to see a couple of Rama caps for this set.

Working on some amazing collaborations for the set, can't wait to announce the lineup!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: Vegas_ on Tue, 22 December 2020, 12:45:50
wow this set looks nice. very sick aesthetic, gonna be keeping tabs on this  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: alper_maestro on Mon, 28 December 2020, 14:23:36
GB date confirmed?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
Post by: seikoholic on Mon, 28 December 2020, 14:29:12
damn the deskmat are kinda nice

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB January 4th!
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Mon, 28 December 2020, 15:07:34
Hey everyone!

I'm happy to announce that the GB for GMK Polybius will begin on January 4th!

You can pick the set from any of the following lovely vendors once it is live:

US: Space Cables
UK: ProtoTypist
EU: CandyKeys
Asia: iLumkb
Oceania: SwitchKeys
Canada: Ashkeebs
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB January 4th!
Post by: hottrout on Tue, 29 December 2020, 04:47:53
Thank you for UK ISO in the base kit.  A RAMA would be an obvious collab with this cool little set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB January 4th!
Post by: norb on Tue, 29 December 2020, 07:16:34
oh boi. it's gonna be this or awaken in january...hardest decision of my life :-\
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB January 4th!
Post by: sevenseacat on Tue, 29 December 2020, 08:37:23
oh boi. it's gonna be this or awaken in january...hardest decision of my life :-\

Booooooooooooth!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB January 4th! Pricing soon!
Post by: Sun on Sat, 02 January 2021, 23:12:17
I think this is a really cool set.

The latest example of GMK printing I received (GMK DualShot Novelties) makes me hesitate. They were blurry, streaky and not good. They really stuck out to me because of how clean the double shot keys are in comparison.

This set is so cool that it makes me want to take that gamble.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB Today! Day One Deal: Half off a mat with purchase of base
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Mon, 04 January 2021, 03:34:40
Hey Everyone!

Super happy to announce the GB will be starting today! Pricing for all vendors except two is up in the OP.

Also, there's a special day one deal! If you buy any mat with a base kit, you'll get that mat half off (that's a $10 discount!)

Thanks,

-Nathan
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB Today! Day One Deal: Half off a mat with purchase of base
Post by: sevenseacat on Mon, 04 January 2021, 03:56:36
Picked up two sets (w/ deskmats) from SwitchKeys, can't wait to get them 👍
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB Today! Day One Deal: Half off a mat with purchase of base
Post by: hottrout on Mon, 04 January 2021, 04:35:23
All sets and mats ordered.  Good luck with this one.  Remember than the government is watching and most likely released this set.  Check the deskmats for trackers and don't play for too long or they will get control of your mind.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB Today! Day One Deal: Half off a mat with purchase of base
Post by: aa212121 on Mon, 04 January 2021, 05:49:17
After looking at gmk awaken, this feels like a must have set.



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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB Today! Day One Deal: Half off a mat with purchase of base
Post by: jbrandona119 on Mon, 04 January 2021, 12:50:54
I really appreciate the explanations in the renders. I always struggle to know what I need for boards lol.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB Today! Day One Deal: Half off a mat with purchase of base
Post by: Jo_hannes on Mon, 04 January 2021, 14:17:42
Edith says: Irrelevant, as GB post is live. :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB Today! Day One Deal: Half off a mat with purchase of base
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 08 January 2021, 12:10:50
Group buy is live! (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=110511.0)

(https://i.postimg.cc/QhDbxZ38/GMKpolybius-Status210108d.png)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB Today! Day One Deal: Half off a mat with purchase of base
Post by: Visionaire on Wed, 13 January 2021, 12:12:52
Absolutely love the kitting.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB Today! Day One Deal: Half off a mat with purchase of base
Post by: leexy on Tue, 02 February 2021, 18:23:12
update on the numbers?