There are types of GB-runners, some just want a set for themselves, and for possible layouts they might use in the future - some genuinely improve their set to help other majorities too, I'm not even saying minorities, some do that too - So blanks are probably removed because the GB-runner decided to use diamonds instead
I just don't get not including 2 small F/J's, and adding many more keys to extend layout compatibility, it just blows my mind
This is now a good indicator for me, if bumped F/J's are refuted early on, I mark the IC/GB as a selfish one
The same pattern appeared on Skidata+ too, Anyway, I give up on this GB, This type of IC/GB's is definitely not for me
(I also mourn for the wasted WoB/Originative/GMK-enthusiast resources, I really urged Sheraton to run a WoB set himself with many extra packs, kind of like the midnight SP or Granite set, where you buy alphas, modifiers, extras packs etc. It would be nice to have one GMK colorway that is widely available, with almost all non-regular keycaps produced with it- but now, if this GB succeeds, we won't likely see another WoB attempt)
Please excuse me, I try to be positive, but sometimes I just can't, so I'm unfollowing the thread now, and leave you at peace
I wouldn't usually respond to a post like this, but it really rubbed me the wrong way for multiple reasons, and while I want to be the bigger person and walk away I just can't because this is some grade A bull****.
Firstly I understood that the proposed changes were not going to be popular with everyone, and I knew that you specifically wouldn't be happy as I know your fondness for both bumps and blanks, it's well documented. But to suggest that I'm selfish because I made design choices based on the feedback I received is ludicrous and I would counter that it shows your own selfishness, or at least immaturity, given that your willing to call people out for not including the exact keys that
you wanted. You may disagree with my design choices, that's fine, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I have and will continue to take all opinions into account, including yours. If you follow this thread you will clearly see that I have made many adaptions based on feedback, for example using win98 winkeys, adding R5 and adding LED keys (although this has been removed in the proposed changes). The truth is that the only keys I will likely use are the base, wkl, split right shift and maybe 65/75%, so all these additions have no affect on the set for me personally, they are simply to make the set more appealing to as many people as possible. I considered adding bumped f/j keys but decided that adding full R4 wkl and 1800 support was more important and were changes that reflected what the majority of people wanted.
Secondly I truly believe that when your designing a set you should design it primarily for yourself. Why would I design a set I wouldn't purchase myself? Expecting IC/GB runners to drop the things they care about to accommodate what
you want is selfish, not every set will include what you want and that variety is a good thing. When designing a set you can't just include everything and call it a day, you have to make choices about what to include and not to because price is a major factor in reaching MOQ.
Finally, this set (with the proposed changes) does include almost all non-regular keycaps.
As I've mentioned earlier, it is perfectly fine that you have preferences as to what keys you want included in any given set, but I take issue when you call me out for being selfish when I have tried my hardest to design a set that accommodates as many layouts as possible, while keeping the price as low as possible and making it as accessible as possible. Especially when there is clear evidence that I have made design choices that were not in my best interests.
To everyone who came here to discuss and help me with the design of this set, I am extremely sorry that you had to read this and I highly appreciate your input, this set wouldn't be as awesome as it is (both iterations) without it.
