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[IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02 - 40% Update
« on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 11:54:42 »


Welcome to Metro R2!

It's been long requested, and it's ABOUT DAMN TIME we did it already. Let's GO!

KITS!

same same, but different!
While this is most definitely a round two of this colorway, it doesn't come without some reductions (and ENHANCEMENTS!) of the kits you've come to know and love. I wanted to take a determined step towards evolving this set further, and offering more options to customize and truly make it your own. My hope is that in doing so there is plenty that is new for even those that got in on round 1.

I've done my best to outline the differences in kits below:



BASE
The biggest difference here, is the removal of full UK ISO support.  :'(
Unfortunately the usage on these kits keeps getting smaller, and it is with a heavy heart that I must bid it adieu and offer a paired down 'coverage' kit.

Other notable adjustments are a reworking of the modifier legends to be uniformly single-line. Minus the "Neph Lock" key, which is... precious to me.

R1 Extras: In round 1, we were able to add a small (but appreciated) extras kit into the main kit. Unfortunately this is not available this round, but most of the caps that were offered can be found in the subsequent kits below




BLOCKS
Fairly straightforward but with some modernization! Two 3.00 spacebars have been added, and the 1.75 and 1.50 R4 blanks have been removed. 6.00 off center spacebar has also been removed.



SIGNS
The first of the big adjustments! In R1, the signs served dual purpose as novelties for both the standard kit AND the midnight kit. This left it sort of jumbled, and in an awkward spot. Because the kits have all been reworked, we can have the Signs kit stand proud as the icon accent pack it should have always been. You'll also notice some new faces in here!

This kit is meant to accent certain keys on different layouts, and in fitting with the accents in the base, was never intended to provide direct symmetry. With the update, this kit pairs exceptionally well with the signs pack from round 1



COMPACT
We talked about it in R1, I should have done it in R1, I didn't do it in R1, and it could have made it in R1... I'm sorry R1... But HEY! 40's and compact layout kit is HERE!

Had the great pleasure to step into the 40% discord to bring this kit up to this point.

This should hopefully be an answer to a lot of the feedback that has been posted here, and falls within the same cap count as what was provided previously.

My hope is that this kit redeems this set for those that felt put off by the original one, as well as makes strides to change 40s kits to be more in line with what those users actually use.


OLD KIT
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TURNPIKE
It wouldn't be metro without a modifier kit! Many MANY of you wanted to see Metro realized as a full custom icon-mod set, and now you can! While this is not exhaustive, this kit provides the coverage needed to give most standard layouts the glow up they deserve.



MIDNIGHT
Midnight, you are not forgotten! A precious few were able to experience this colorway due to the modifier add-on kit required, and I received LOTS of feedback on it. Available now as a standalone kit, this reworked midnight offering brings in the mono novelties that cramped the R1 signs kit, and the accent arrows from the R1 extras.

All sounds a bit too good to be true doesn't it? And you'd be right... so much fun has to come at a cost.You'll have to give up your numpad to do it.



DESKMATS



STANDARD
If it aint broke don't fix it. Back again for all those that missed out!



MIDNIGHT
Pairing alongside the updated Midnight kit, the new Midnight deskmat!



RENDERS


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PHOTOS
This time around, we already did a round! This means you can easily see what this set looks like in physical form. I've attached a few photos below, but all you really have to do is browse on r/mk or instagram and you'll be able to see SO MANY of the great photos your fellow keyboardists have taken showing off every side of Metropolis.


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GROUP BUY DETAILS

Vendors
NA - NovelKeys
CA - Desk Hero
UK - proto[Typist]
EU - Oblotzky Industries
AUS - Daily Clack
Asia - zFrontier
Sea - Monokei.co

Dates
Mark your calendars! April 2–30, 2021

Pricing
TBD

Surprises?
On the way!
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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 11:55:12 »
reserved?

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:00:13 »
Pure awesome
 


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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:00:28 »
esketit

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:01:37 »
ne f13 avail

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:02:56 »
two r4 1u zero keys in base? enjoying the rerun though, glwic nonetheless

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:04:21 »
looking forward to it

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:06:37 »
Yes! I have r1 and its my favorite set so far. It shined to hell in 2 weeks and i love it. Finally, novelties :D

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:07:48 »
"Alright no more keycaps you've gotten enough" - this happens
Well count me in.

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:08:11 »
I am also a R1 owner and plan on going in for this full tilt. so excited.

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:09:27 »
Oh hell yes! Gimme more

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #11 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:09:54 »
already have R1 but will be grabbing both compact and turnpike kits provided the kits stay the way they are more or less. lookin' good!
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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #12 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:10:42 »
Are the enters in the 40s kit supposed to be 1.5 or 1.75?

Assuming they're 1.75, please add r2 1.75u backspace and r3 1.5u enter.

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #13 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:12:04 »
**** YEAH BABY

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #14 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:12:18 »
Wait i cant get neph lock unless i get r2 base? Or 2nd b. Sadge :(

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #15 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:13:35 »
Ooooooo yea

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« Reply #16 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:13:58 »
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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #17 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:16:45 »
The set that got me into the hobby is back! Definitely have to hop on, base kit inclusion of more accents and B is appreciated. Is there plans for a RAMA cap this time around?

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #18 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:18:31 »
Are the enters in the 40s kit supposed to be 1.5 or 1.75?

Assuming they're 1.75, please add r2 1.75u backspace and r3 1.5u enter.

I second this.

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #19 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:23:27 »
The midnight kit would look great on a teal iron165!

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #20 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:27:36 »
I believe all kits were quoted, so adding a teal novelty iso enter is out of request, right?

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #21 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:27:43 »
1.75u r2 backspace in the compact kit please!

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #22 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:27:55 »
Finally! Super excited for this to return and am stoked that there's a forties kit this time. Have some recommendations on that point:

- Please add R2 1.75u backspace and R3 1.5u return for minivan support (I'm assuming the enters already there are mislabeled and are really 1.75u) This is the most popular staggered 40% layout.
- Remove the 2u shift, this is not used on any 40s
- Consider adding support for ut.47/whimsy via R3 1.25u return

To get the kit back down to size after making these additions I would recommend
- Remove non-accent return keys, Control can be used instead to retain the non-accent color
- Change the second 1u shift legend to "Send" to act as a generic for either shift or non-accent return on ortho boards.

Additionally, it would be awesome to see basic 40s support added to the midnight kit! You would just need to add the 3 following keys to that kit.
- R2 1.75u backspace
- R3 1.25u tab
- R3 1.5u enter

Thanks for your consideration!
« Last Edit: Wed, 10 March 2021, 16:04:47 by matthewdias »

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #23 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:28:35 »
Alright, *this* is the last GMK set I'll ever buy.

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #24 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:29:59 »
Are the enters in the 40s kit supposed to be 1.5 or 1.75?

Assuming they're 1.75, please add r2 1.75u backspace and r3 1.5u enter.

Thank you for the catch, yes the enters should be 1.75 and have been updated.
As for the other caps, 40s kits are always "just a few more caps" away from capability for something and at some point a line needs to be drawn. That said, if enough feedback presents itself to warrant the addition I'll consider it.

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #25 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:35:23 »
Oh my days...I came in to this hobby quite late so i missed this group buy a while ago and the midnight colourway was the first set that pretty much brought my interest into this hobby. So glad this is a thing again, definitely reserved.


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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #26 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:38:16 »
I'm so hyped for this I might buy 3 sets just to appease myself. WOOHOO!

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #27 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:40:29 »
R1 owner, favorite keyset ever. Would greatly appreciate it if there could be a few major 40s keys for the midnight version in the extension kit.

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #28 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:44:39 »
Are the enters in the 40s kit supposed to be 1.5 or 1.75?

Assuming they're 1.75, please add r2 1.75u backspace and r3 1.5u enter.

Thank you for the catch, yes the enters should be 1.75 and have been updated.
As for the other caps, 40s kits are always "just a few more caps" away from capability for something and at some point a line needs to be drawn. That said, if enough feedback presents itself to warrant the addition I'll consider it.

I can definitely understand wanting to avoid support creep. If you want to thin out the 40s kit to fit in those two in order to support more boards, it might be worth dropping some of the accent keys (and the 2u shift that almost no 40s use).

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #29 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:46:14 »
It's been amazing seeing some of these previously run sets making more rounds for people like me not in the hobby at the time. Interest checked and instant buy!

Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #30 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:50:32 »
Also requesting Rama cap please  :-*

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #31 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:53:46 »
Finally! Super excited for this to return and am stoked that there's a forties kit this time. Have some recommendations on that point:

- Please add R2 1.75u backspace and R3 1.5u return for minivan support (I'm assuming the enters already there are mislabeled and are really 1.75u) This is the most popular staggered 40% layout.
- Remove the 2u shift, this is not used on any 40s
- Consider adding support for ut.47/whimsy via R3 1.25u return and R4 1.5u shift

To get the kit back down to size after making these additions I would recommend
- Remove non-accent return keys, Control can be used instead to retain the non-accent color
- Change the second 1u shift legend to "Send" to act as a generic for either shift or non-accent return on ortho boards.

Additionally, it would be awesome to see basic 40s support added to the midnight kit! You would just need to add the 3 following keys to that kit.
- R2 1.75u backspace
- R3 1.25u tab
- R3 1.5u enter

Thanks for your consideration!

You hit the nail on the head here! For minivan support it really is two keys needing to be added (1.75u R2 backspace and 1.5u R3 enter) and the removal of the 2u shift, non accented enters, and consolidating a couple of keys MatthewDias recommends would mean the kit would stay around the same size as it is now. Hopefully that would mean not too much of a pricing change! One thing to consider as well is that TheKey.Company is planning to soon start selling in stock Minivan kits, so we will likely see a large influx of people trying the layout.

Excited for this set Nephlock! Hopefully we can see some further fleshing out of the 40s kitting to include Minivan support.

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #32 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:55:50 »
LETS GOOOOOOOO!!

Inject this into my veins. I ain't missing on the novelties like I did for R1. Imma buy everything this time

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #33 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:57:31 »
Are the enters in the 40s kit supposed to be 1.5 or 1.75?

Assuming they're 1.75, please add r2 1.75u backspace and r3 1.5u enter.

Are the enters in the 40s kit supposed to be 1.5 or 1.75?

Assuming they're 1.75, please add r2 1.75u backspace and r3 1.5u enter.

Thank you for the catch, yes the enters should be 1.75 and have been updated.
As for the other caps, 40s kits are always "just a few more caps" away from capability for something and at some point a line needs to be drawn. That said, if enough feedback presents itself to warrant the addition I'll consider it.

+1 for the 1.75u backspace compat kit, its not "just a few more caps". Those are THE 2 (3 but you already have 1 of them) caps a 40s kit has to have.


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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #34 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 12:59:54 »
Ergodox?  Maybe 40's for midnight?

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #35 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 13:10:50 »
Are the enters in the 40s kit supposed to be 1.5 or 1.75?

Assuming they're 1.75, please add r2 1.75u backspace and r3 1.5u enter.

Thank you for the catch, yes the enters should be 1.75 and have been updated.
As for the other caps, 40s kits are always "just a few more caps" away from capability for something and at some point a line needs to be drawn. That said, if enough feedback presents itself to warrant the addition I'll consider it.

If you're worried about the added cost of including R2 1.75u Backspace and R3 1.5u Enter, I'd suggest removing some of the accent copies from that kit as a compromise.  Those two keys are the most commonly used righthand mods for 40% staggered boards, currently.

Also, if you remove all the accented Return keys from that kit, I think it reduces the color count of the kit as well, which may additionally optimize the cost:value ratio of the kit.

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #36 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 13:12:48 »
Interested. Midnight looks really really good. Nice changes to the kitting globally - I'm sure there will be individual requests for key and board support.

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #37 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 13:20:42 »
Are the enters in the 40s kit supposed to be 1.5 or 1.75?

Assuming they're 1.75, please add r2 1.75u backspace and r3 1.5u enter.

Thank you for the catch, yes the enters should be 1.75 and have been updated.
As for the other caps, 40s kits are always "just a few more caps" away from capability for something and at some point a line needs to be drawn. That said, if enough feedback presents itself to warrant the addition I'll consider it.

I know other's have already responded to this but:

To support maximum 40s for minimum keys r2 1.75u backspace and r3 1.5u enter and r3 1.25 tab is the way to go. There's recently been a push for base kit 40s and that's accomplished by adding these three keys.

The 1.75 enter that you already have, whilst nice, is nowhere near as essential since caps lock or control (same row and size) could be used in it's place.

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« Reply #38 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 13:30:37 »
oh man, this was one of the set that got my attention when I first came into this hobby but sadly I came in a bit late. My wallet is gonna cry with striker and this but my heart is happy  :D

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #39 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 13:33:31 »
Wallet has left the chat

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« Reply #40 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 13:35:17 »
Ahhhhh I've been looking for a set for AGES!!! Thank you for bringing this back!

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« Reply #41 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 13:38:41 »
Oh boy, all board the hype train.


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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #42 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 13:51:53 »
Surprises?
On the way!

Hmmm...  :D

Please consider F13 in base :P
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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #43 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 14:14:11 »
1.75u r2 backspace and 1.5u r3 return in 40s?

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #44 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 14:17:27 »
The full Midnight kit with the Midnight mat reminds me so much of Tron Legacy, I can't wait for the GB to start! I need this set!!! :D

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« Reply #45 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 14:30:27 »
YEEEEEEEES! Looking forward to getting the turnpike kit to compliment my R1 kits! STOKED!

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #46 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 14:30:51 »
This is not meant as criticism but I was just curious what the reason/design decision was (if any) for the split mod style (red for bottom two rows and yellow for all the others). I really like the color scheme and overall feel of the design but that aspect felt a bit random to me. I know it's probably too late at this point since it's already R2 and it would add so many keycaps but personally I would love for the option to have either full yellow and full red mods, maybe even as an extension kit.

Either way I am excited for the Midnight set and I'll join for novelties as well so I can get those extra accent colors!

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« Reply #47 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 14:40:20 »
Yes! Thanks Nephlock for the amazing working.

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #48 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 14:42:59 »
The biggest difference here, is the removal of full UK ISO support.  :'(
Unfortunately the usage on these kits keeps getting smaller, and it is with a heavy heart that I must bid it adieu and offer a paired down 'coverage' kit.

Metropolis was probably the first keycap set I saw and wanted to buy, but unfortunately I joined the hobby too late.  Now it seems I will still not be buying it, as the lack of ISO-UK support kills the kit for me.  I understand that I am in a minority, and am glad this set is being run again and hope it is successful.  But it is disappointing to see a set that previously supported ISO-UK drop that support.

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Re: [IC] GMK METROPOLIS 2 - Coming April 02
« Reply #49 on: Tue, 09 March 2021, 14:55:46 »
This is not meant as criticism but I was just curious what the reason/design decision was (if any) for the split mod style (red for bottom two rows and yellow for all the others). I really like the color scheme and overall feel of the design but that aspect felt a bit random to me. I know it's probably too late at this point since it's already R2 and it would add so many keycaps but personally I would love for the option to have either full yellow and full red mods, maybe even as an extension kit.

Either way I am excited for the Midnight set and I'll join for novelties as well so I can get those extra accent colors!

Totally happy to answer this as many might not know. I wanted this set to break from the traditional "alphas one color, mods another" and feature a uniform base color. Which posed a bit of a problem when it came to incorporating the 3 legend colors i wanted. The early Symbolics keyboards featured split mod legends on the two bottom rows, and it felt like the perfect way to give a nod to those early keyboards, as well as further help this set come into its own.