Please tell me this is still ongoing...
Yes, it is! I’m currently pursuing licensing with Nexon, as I think that will be the best thing for the set. I’ve been posting occasional non-update updates on my Discord (example: “Reached back out for an update on XX date”), but I’ve refrained from doing so here since there isn’t much that has changed.
The last update I received was that the request is sitting with Nexon Marketing since at least 3/25/2021. I’m currently working through/with a Nexon CM, but I did ask them today if there was an email address I could use instead to contact them directly for updates.
I’ve temporarily removed the novelty renders at this time as Nexon Legal did confirm that they couldn’t make a decision on anything that was not officially licensed.
My intention is still to wait until a decision has been made either way before securing vendors and moving forward with GB. I appreciate everyone’s patience on this.
To give full transparency, if we are not able to license this set, I’ll be redesigning the novelties to remove any references to the game and its assets. I’m also currently working with my deskmat artist on an entirely different design as the current one is inspired by one of the maps in the game.
I will likely offer the second one as an alternative deskmat option since MOQ for mats are low, and I understand the current one is not to everyone’s taste. I personally prefer offering a single deskmat design to keep things simple, but I want to make this second one available for those that prefer something not so pink.
There are some kitting updates that I’m considering (mostly slimming down of the base kit, namely the extra accent keys), but that is all contingent on the decision from Nexon first before announcing anything or requesting updated renders.
I am still reading through IC responses that trickle in. I will update this thread with any major announcements as soon as I know them as I know not everyone is a fan of updates posted in Discord only.
A lot of factors are contingent on this licensing decision, so I appreciate your patience and everyone else’s.
I’m hoping to post some updates soon.