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Title: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (stopped for the moment)
Post by: Alva_Works on Sat, 25 September 2021, 10:59:38

FORM

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ_Mdf0QGsR0xFUUnYToJWmNw_khfeEBUW1XiSbTmHQk29iw/viewform (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ_Mdf0QGsR0xFUUnYToJWmNw_khfeEBUW1XiSbTmHQk29iw/viewform)

Working and evolving post

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From the depths of the Atlantic, we present..... ePBT Submerged.
A keycap set, inspired by Rapture, the submerfed dystopian city.
Ever since I played Bioshock, I used to be so mesmerized by the beatiful colors of the city. The browns of rusting metal, the watery turquoise greens, all meshed together to create the familiar "Rapture feel"

TAKEN IMAGES FOR INSPIRATION

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COLORS

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KITS

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KITTING NOT FINAL

RENDERS

DALCO
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KOYU
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HAUS
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MAJA
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U80
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SAKA
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Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: Alejo1707 on Sat, 25 September 2021, 11:08:11

Hmmm love the theme but not the colors. Also, there is no kitting.

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Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: doggo1dance on Sat, 25 September 2021, 11:10:47

i dont really like the colour combinations tbh

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: Fraaaan on Sat, 25 September 2021, 11:15:52

Kitting needs a lot of work. There is no numpad kit available but you have r1 End and PgDn for 1800 support, your UK ISO is incomplete and there is no F13 in base. The set would benefit from additional kits like numpad/extension/spacebars/40s...

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: Zetina on Sat, 25 September 2021, 11:52:13

This set needs a lot of work, especially on the kitting department, If you are going to offer ñ for ISO latam it would be better to include it in a ISO latam kit, also from what I know all Epbt sets need to have kbdfans as a vendor so I don't think it would be possible having just 1 international vendor that isn't kbdfans

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: Cylent on Sat, 25 September 2021, 12:01:06

This is half-baked and I have concerns about using a famous game for the inspiration for the set in such an obvious way. I would talk to an IP lawyer before deciding whether you want to finish baking this IC or go back to the drawing board.

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: 4milk on Sat, 25 September 2021, 13:42:51

I like the color turquoise, but I think these alpha/mod colors are off-putting as is

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: jeimuzu22 on Sat, 25 September 2021, 14:35:23

i'll echo what others have said about the colorway - it seems a bit muddy and confused to me - maybe a little more contrast (e.g. lighter turquoise against that dark red).

it's also not really clear what the theme is or how it takes inspiration from the game. some novelties or accent keys are definitely called for.

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: _rubik on Sat, 25 September 2021, 14:44:20

I dunno. I like the source inspiration a lot, but the mod/alpha colors and the alpha/legend colors don’t really compliment each other.

Could use some work, both in terms of colorway and presentation <Insert copy pasta about pre-mature ICs here>

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: novelflyer on Sat, 25 September 2021, 17:43:25

This is a pre ic. I like the idea behind about bioshock but the colors don't look great to me and it really needs a lot of work. No kits, no novelties :/

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: jagger27 on Sat, 25 September 2021, 21:12:56

this is just a variation of gmk pooped in the pool

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: Alejo1707 on Sat, 25 September 2021, 21:38:31

I think this was another dumpster set. I tried looking for OP's profile to see if he is an active member, but nope, he is not. Maybe another Kaysoo/Kozify/Poaetce/thisispoggers account?

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Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: Jennisaurus on Sun, 26 September 2021, 00:15:42

Maaaan when I saw the inspo I was sooo excited cause Bioshock is one of my favourite games (well trilogies) !! I love the atmosphere of the game and the art-deco designs!
That being said, I think this still needs some work. I am not a fan of the colours and I think the alpha and mod colours are a bit too similar. Just a suggestion since you are going with ePBT, have you thought about using a different font for the legends that is more aligned with the art-deco style used in the game? I think it could look unique/interesting :D I understand this is still a WIP so I am excited to see the next iteration! Good luck!

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: Zanhana on Sun, 26 September 2021, 00:33:11

ugly colors
illegible legends
terrible kitting
no Pantone/RAL/stock colors listed

yep, it's interest check time :cool:

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: Havattack on Sun, 26 September 2021, 03:17:27

I like it.

Title: Re: [PRE-IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: Vintage on Sun, 26 September 2021, 13:06:32

Nice inspiration but the colors are pretty bad IMO. Why not focus on the green/black tones in the picture you posted and use the turquoise as an accent color?

Title: Re: [PRE-IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: Havattack on Sun, 26 September 2021, 14:25:41

Nevermind. I did like it, but you changed something -made the modifiers a lighter color? Now it sucks/

Title: Re: [PRE-IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: vishydesigns on Sun, 26 September 2021, 20:02:45

I really like the design, add an extra b to the base kit, good work!

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (on progress)
Post by: Alva_Works on Sun, 03 October 2021, 04:51:38

Quote from: Cylent on Sat, 25 September 2021, 12:01:06

This is half-baked and I have concerns about using a famous game for the inspiration for the set in such an obvious way. I would talk to an IP lawyer before deciding whether you want to finish baking this IC or go back to the drawing board.

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I appreciate it, I have informed myself and there would be no problem in taking it as inspiration.

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (updated 10/3/2021)
Post by: Neptune Keys on Sun, 03 October 2021, 08:35:15

Don't like these mods tbh.

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (updated 10/3/2021)
Post by: Havattack on Sun, 03 October 2021, 12:35:15

New colors are "Zone of Enders" almost to a T. Or that prosthetic arm based on ZoE from MGS the Phantom Pain.

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (updated 10/3/2021)
Post by: Entity. on Sun, 03 October 2021, 12:56:57

Please do NOT use hex codes as colors for your keycaps!

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (updated 10/3/2021)
Post by: Jennisaurus on Sun, 03 October 2021, 14:07:52

Yes, please make sure to use Pantones or RALs as references for the colours, not just hex codes!! I would highly recommend buying a Pantone formula guide or RAL deck (altho they can get pricy) so you can see what the colours look like on paper first and then buy the plastic chips once you have finalized the colours to see what they look like on plastic.

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (updated 10/3/2021)
Post by: salgiza on Mon, 04 October 2021, 03:41:14

Seen your location and the fact that Eloquentclicks lists you as an IC, any news on ES/PT/IT our South kits support, so that I can add you to this list (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113157.0)?  :cool:

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (updated 10/3/2021)
Post by: Zanhana on Mon, 04 October 2021, 06:03:15

love watching this set somehow get worse with each edit

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (updated 10/3/2021)
Post by: ad4m on Mon, 04 October 2021, 10:28:27

Quote from: Zanhana on Mon, 04 October 2021, 06:03:15

love watching this set somehow get worse with each edit

you could provide some feedback without being an ass.  :p

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (updated 10/3/2021)
Post by: Alva_Works on Mon, 04 October 2021, 16:40:01

Quote from: salgiza on Mon, 04 October 2021, 03:41:14

Seen your location and the fact that Eloquentclicks lists you as an IC, any news on ES/PT/IT our South kits support, so that I can add you to this list (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=113157.0)?  :cool:

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Yes Im spanish so, for sure we try to add ISO keycaps on the base kit, also for PT/IT keycaps too ;D

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (NEW COLORS 10/6)
Post by: Alessio on Wed, 06 October 2021, 06:57:46

Between the colors and the fact that you're using hex codes instead of pantones and/or rals gives me a creeping suspicion you used a palette generator to "design" this set.

e.g. https://coolors.co/

I wish you the best of luck on your journey to GB :)

Edit: Glad my feedback was of use to you  :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] ePBT SUBMERGED (NEW COLORS 10/6)
Post by: Zanhana on Wed, 06 October 2021, 12:18:04

no alpha spacebar in base

just incredible design

please lock this thread and try again when/if you're ever able to piece together a presentable IC

Quote from: ad4m on Mon, 04 October 2021, 10:28:27

Quote from: Zanhana on Mon, 04 October 2021, 06:03:15

love watching this set somehow get worse with each edit

you could provide some feedback without being an ass.  :p

feedback is one thing, but this "set" is at the "please design my keycaps for me" stage