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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast | Vendors update
« Reply #50 on: Wed, 17 June 2020, 23:13:55 »
hope this set becomes a reality! looks so good
Almost at 200 responses, Ic is going slow since this is my first go at it.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast | Vendors update
« Reply #51 on: Thu, 18 June 2020, 03:27:28 »
hope this set becomes a reality! looks so good
Almost at 200 responses, Ic is going slow since this is my first go at it.

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slow and steady wins the race. better slow and quality then fast and rushed. keep it up, i will be here when GB happens.  :thumb:
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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast | Vendors update
« Reply #52 on: Thu, 18 June 2020, 03:35:11 »
This is such a great set. Definitely in for one when the group buy comes around!

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast | Vendors update
« Reply #53 on: Fri, 26 June 2020, 17:17:47 »
100% down for this set! love the classic console colors, I grew up on a gameboy and love B-MO, so this is the thing for sure. one thing I would love to see would be 2.25u and 2.75 space in the base kit, I know I might be in the minority, but Lux did this and I didn't have to get other sets to outfit Rukia. either way I am all in for the base and novelties, and maybe the forties or the accents. Well done!

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast | Vendors update
« Reply #54 on: Tue, 30 June 2020, 03:01:22 »
i neeed this in a silver case

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast | Vendors update
« Reply #55 on: Tue, 30 June 2020, 03:22:56 »
great set! I'll be in for at least a set, probably two.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [UPDATE!!!] (KITS, VENDORS, COLORS and MORE INFO)
« Reply #56 on: Thu, 30 July 2020, 00:25:43 »
I hope the dark alphas stay in the base kit.  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [UPDATE!!!] (KITS, VENDORS, COLORS and MORE INFO)
« Reply #57 on: Fri, 31 July 2020, 11:56:57 »
The Base and Light Mode kit images appear to have duplicate 2@, 3# keys. I'm assuming these are supposed to be 2", .

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #58 on: Mon, 17 August 2020, 00:31:46 »
It's happening soon!



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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #59 on: Mon, 17 August 2020, 04:29:29 »
:( Lost full and basic ISO support... Currently theirs no R4 |\ key to go with the 1.25 left shift, so would have to use the spare 0 key from the numpad to even cover the board properly

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #60 on: Mon, 17 August 2020, 05:19:32 »
Dark alphas are gone completely? Good for me, saving money. :) Just my 2c: your initial vision was much better. Looked so good at the beginning, now it is "one of these GMK" sets.
But all the best for the GB, hope people will buy it.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #61 on: Mon, 17 August 2020, 05:26:09 »
It's happening soon!

What happen to dark base version?


How soon is soon AUG-SEP soon or OCT soon lol.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #62 on: Mon, 17 August 2020, 08:44:33 »
:( Lost full and basic ISO support... Currently theirs no R4 |\ key to go with the 1.25 left shift, so would have to use the spare 0 key from the numpad to even cover the board properly
I'll be adding back the R4 |\

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #63 on: Mon, 17 August 2020, 20:26:33 »
Dark alphas are what made this set for me :((

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #64 on: Mon, 17 August 2020, 23:27:16 »
This set looks very nice!

ps) Could you check the length of split spacebar in Batteries kit again?
(7u≠1.75u+2.00u+2.25u)

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #65 on: Tue, 18 August 2020, 00:14:59 »
Same for me...
Maybe you could add another dark alpha kit  :thumb:
Dark alphas are what made this set for me :((

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #66 on: Tue, 18 August 2020, 10:56:58 »
I'm much more interested in this set now that the light alphas are in the base kit, but I don't see why there can't be a dark alphas kit. Also, one of the R1 and R2 1u novelties should be changed to dark to better fit the light alphas.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #67 on: Tue, 18 August 2020, 17:12:14 »
Same for me...
Maybe you could add another dark alpha kit  :thumb:
Dark alphas are what made this set for me :((

I'd join if the dark alphas returned in a kit. Was disappointed to see them go.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #68 on: Wed, 19 August 2020, 03:16:49 »
I'm much more interested in this set now that the light alphas are in the base kit, but I don't see why there can't be a dark alphas kit. Also, one of the R1 and R2 1u novelties should be changed to dark to better fit the light alphas.

Same here. Really happy with the new base kit.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #69 on: Wed, 19 August 2020, 03:43:21 »
It's happening soon!
Any chance of you giving a ballpark on when?

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #70 on: Wed, 19 August 2020, 05:51:16 »
It's happening soon!
Any chance of you giving a ballpark on when?
We're waiting for the quotes, as soon as we get them I'll announce the GB Date

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #71 on: Wed, 19 August 2020, 08:00:47 »
We're waiting for the quotes, as soon as we get them I'll announce the GB Date
Gotcha. Thanks!

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #72 on: Thu, 20 August 2020, 00:55:33 »
It's happening soon!
Any chance of you giving a ballpark on when?
We're waiting for the quotes, as soon as we get them I'll announce the GB Date

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hey, really nice job here. i'm very excited for the GB!

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #73 on: Thu, 20 August 2020, 12:37:07 »
oof, no dark base kit anymore?!?! that is a deal breaker for me :(

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #74 on: Tue, 01 September 2020, 12:24:34 »


Updates:
-Due to some complications, I am only able to produce the light alpha base kit. For people who are a fan of the dark alphas no worries, there will be a round two of GMK Retrocast if this one does well.


Thanks for being transparent, I'll drop off from watch list for now and will be back for the R2 Dark kit.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #75 on: Tue, 01 September 2020, 12:37:57 »
The R4 1u \| key in base should be alpha-colored.

Why is there an alpha-colored Return key? I hope this is a mistake and not on purpose.

The 1.75u spacebar in the Batteries kit should be changed to 1.25u. 1.75u is used only on very few 40% keyboards, so it shouldn't be in the big spacebars kit as it's already included in Cartridges. On the other hand, 1.25u is useful for many layouts, including standard split 6.25u spacebar (2.75u+1.25u+2.25u), and Alice and other ergo boards (2u+1.25u), so it would make sense for it to be in this kit.
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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #76 on: Wed, 02 September 2020, 17:02:05 »
So would there be a rama collab? Or is that canceled?

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #77 on: Sat, 05 September 2020, 08:25:06 »
oof, no dark base kit anymore?!?! that is a deal breaker for me :(

Same. I have a bunch of sets bookmarked and recently revisited this thread thinking I bookmarked the wrong IC. The dark set is what really made it for me, sorry to see they won't be worked in. Maybe next time. Wishing you success.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #78 on: Sat, 05 September 2020, 09:43:25 »
The R4 1u \| key in base should be alpha-colored.

In addition to this, would it be possible to add 2x R4 1.5u Start/Select keys and another R4 1u Alt key for those who prefer the OG HHKB bottom row layout?

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #79 on: Sat, 05 September 2020, 13:49:35 »
The R4 1u \| key in base should be alpha-colored.

In addition to this, would it be possible to add 2x R4 1.5u Start/Select keys and another R4 1u Alt key for those who prefer the OG HHKB bottom row layout?
I've added it to the final kits, everything is done and I'm just waiting to announce the group buy date.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #80 on: Sun, 06 September 2020, 03:59:32 »
I've added it to the final kits, everything is done and I'm just waiting to announce the group buy date.

Thanks!

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #81 on: Sun, 06 September 2020, 05:36:37 »
I've added it to the final kits, everything is done and I'm just waiting to announce the group buy date.

Could you please update the OP with the final kits so we can check if everything is correct?

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #82 on: Sun, 13 September 2020, 22:58:32 »
looking good, i am gonna produce this theme in november tho

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #83 on: Mon, 14 September 2020, 10:26:52 »
I've added it to the final kits, everything is done and I'm just waiting to announce the group buy date.

Could you please update the OP with the final kits so we can check if everything is correct?

There you go  ;)



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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #84 on: Mon, 14 September 2020, 11:57:13 »
There you go  ;)

Thank you. I still see all three issues present in the updated kits:
The R4 1u \| key in base should be alpha-colored.

Why is there an alpha-colored Return key? I hope this is a mistake and not on purpose.

The 1.75u spacebar in the Batteries kit should be changed to 1.25u. 1.75u is used only on very few 40% keyboards, so it shouldn't be in the big spacebars kit as it's already included in Cartridges. On the other hand, 1.25u is useful for many layouts, including standard split 6.25u spacebar (2.75u+1.25u+2.25u), and Alice and other ergo boards (2u+1.25u), so it would make sense for it to be in this kit.

In addition to this, the R1 1u \| key that used to (correctly) be alpha-colored, is now mod-colored. So it seems that there has been a misunderstanding. Perhaps I should have emphasized that R4 is the ZXCV row, not the number row.

Either way, please see if you can address these issues before the GB starts. If not all four, then at least the ones regarding the \| keys, as those wouldn't require getting a re-quote from GMK. The set isn't fully usable for ISO users if the R4 pipe key is mod-colored, nor is it usable for most split backspace users if the R1 pipe key is mod-colored.

Edit: Please don't take this the wrong way — I'm not in any way pointing out these mistakes to bash on the set, or anything like that... I just want to see the kitting be the best it possibly can when this set hits GB, in order to hopefully attract as many buyers as possible. This is the case with all keyset projects that I comment on.
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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast [Finalizing kits]
« Reply #85 on: Mon, 14 September 2020, 14:51:11 »
The R4 1u \| key in base should be alpha-colored.

In addition to this, would it be possible to add 2x R4 1.5u Start/Select keys and another R4 1u Alt key for those who prefer the OG HHKB bottom row layout?
I've added it to the final kits, everything is done and I'm just waiting to announce the group buy date.

These modifications do not seem to appear in the final kits you have updated : (

Edit — to clarify (cf. image attached herein):
1. The R1 1u Pipe key would be alpha color
2. There would need to be a second R4 1u Alt for OG HHKB bottom row
3. The Start and Select keys would also need to be in R4 1.5u for OG HHKB bottom row

Is this still feasible or are kits now set in stone ? 

« Last Edit: Tue, 15 September 2020, 09:13:14 by _PixelNinja »

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #86 on: Mon, 14 September 2020, 14:51:53 »
Are the prices for Auramech in USD or CAD?

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #87 on: Tue, 15 September 2020, 11:17:39 »
Do you know when the artisan prices will be posted?

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #88 on: Wed, 23 September 2020, 12:10:54 »
Any updates Plop?

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #89 on: Wed, 23 September 2020, 12:13:21 »
Any updates Plop?
GMK is a bit slow so we're still waiting for the novelty quotes, things will hopefully be done before GB

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #90 on: Thu, 24 September 2020, 21:51:51 »
sneaky removal of the BMO cap?  :(

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #91 on: Fri, 25 September 2020, 04:05:44 »
sneaky removal of the BMO cap?  :(
It's a decision made to try and make the base kit cheap, although if I pass 500 base kits I'll probably add it to the extras ;)

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #92 on: Fri, 25 September 2020, 04:39:37 »
big base + novelties is going to kill my wallet. Why do designers do this? One time id love to to see someone take a gamble, add minimal novelties to a small base (no numpad, iso etc) and see if it means doubles the amount of bases sold.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #93 on: Fri, 25 September 2020, 12:35:40 »
I'm here for the monocast mousemat and yellow cartridge keycap.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #94 on: Fri, 25 September 2020, 15:02:26 »
big base + novelties is going to kill my wallet. Why do designers do this? One time id love to to see someone take a gamble, add minimal novelties to a small base (no numpad, iso etc) and see if it means doubles the amount of bases sold.
Glad to announce the price has been revaluated and base kit will only cost $134.99 usd. I'll post the final update after I get all of my vendors on board.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #95 on: Fri, 25 September 2020, 15:39:25 »
big base + novelties is going to kill my wallet. Why do designers do this? One time id love to to see someone take a gamble, add minimal novelties to a small base (no numpad, iso etc) and see if it means doubles the amount of bases sold.

GMK cafe did this. It did fine, but plenty of sets have sold more.

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #96 on: Fri, 25 September 2020, 16:02:16 »
big base + novelties is going to kill my wallet. Why do designers do this? One time id love to to see someone take a gamble, add minimal novelties to a small base (no numpad, iso etc) and see if it means doubles the amount of bases sold.
Glad to announce the price has been revaluated and base kit will only cost $134.99 usd. I'll post the final update after I get all of my vendors on board.

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nice. i was suprised at the $150 price previously

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #97 on: Mon, 28 September 2020, 14:34:01 »
It looks so good on the Cyberboard

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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast GB Going Live October 7th!
« Reply #98 on: Tue, 29 September 2020, 10:59:16 »
It looks so good on the Cyberboard

hmm idk man, I suggest buying both retrocast (on October 7th ;) ) and the cyber board to confirm. Just saying.



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Re: [IC] GMK Retrocast | OCTOBER 7TH | New Prices!!!!!
« Reply #99 on: Tue, 29 September 2020, 18:24:55 »
The prices for the kits are more manageable, thanks for changing it! f