Author Topic: [IC] RetroBlight - Classic, now with more yellow! (On Hold -_- ) (Read 176193 times)

Bucky · « **Reply #300 on:** Tue, 10 November 2015, 10:35:07 »

Awesome! I was going through the Penumbra set trying to find a black TKL to get an idea of the beige on black look, but this is perfect. Thanks

HoffmanMyster · « **Reply #301 on:** Tue, 10 November 2015, 13:22:50 »

Wow, those renders are awesome.

Really hoping this goes through to the GB stage at some point.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #302 on:** Tue, 10 November 2015, 13:26:34 »

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 10 November 2015, 13:22:50

Wow, those renders are awesome. Really hoping this goes through to the GB stage at some point.

Thanks!
I was actually about to submit it but I just want to be absolutely sure that I haven't missed anything major.
Though, if no one is opposed to anything here, I'll submit this design some time next week.

FuriousGeorge · « **Reply #303 on:** Tue, 10 November 2015, 15:24:25 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 09 November 2015, 06:52:16

Quote from: justinyhuang on Sun, 08 November 2015, 23:16:13
that's gonna be a nice set!
is there a plan to support colemak keys?

Not very many people have spoken out for this.
I don't plan on doing so for the moment but to all others who do want this: please post about it if you want it to happen.

I like picking up colemak keys when possible but it's not a huge deal and I know the colemak/dvorak sets aren't usually huge sellers. At home I typically just leave it qwerty because I switch back and forth when I'm gaming but at work I put colemak keys on when I have them for a set since it's always colemak there.

switchnollie · « **Reply #304 on:** Tue, 10 November 2015, 22:12:19 »

I like how even the RGB/CMY look retro

I'm totally in for this.

Elrick · « **Reply #305 on:** Sat, 14 November 2015, 21:30:28 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Tue, 10 November 2015, 13:26:34

Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 10 November 2015, 13:22:50
Wow, those renders are awesome. Really hoping this goes through to the GB stage at some point.
Thanks!
I was actually about to submit it but I just want to be absolutely sure that I haven't missed anything major.
Though, if no one is opposed to anything here, I'll submit this design some time next week.

Don't do it yet, otherwise I shall be bled dry like a vampire victim

.

Hold off another week or so at least wait till the current Joker key-set passes through, so that us unhinged individuals will have time to purchase your set.

Glenmael · « **Reply #306 on:** Sun, 15 November 2015, 18:42:47 »

So down for this

BaconEggandCheeseBagel · « **Reply #307 on:** Mon, 16 November 2015, 20:13:41 »

Been following this set for a while. It looks absolutely awesome, my only suggestion would be to add a mod/pack that basically allows an HHKB style layout (AKA an R2 backspace key to replace |\ key)

iss · « **Reply #308 on:** Mon, 16 November 2015, 21:13:02 »

Damn, those retro RGB/CMY are amazing.

Kliwon · « **Reply #309 on:** Tue, 17 November 2015, 01:20:29 »

those renders are beautiful ^_^
btw FrostyToast no planck kit for this keyset ?

FrostyToast · « **Reply #310 on:** Tue, 17 November 2015, 03:08:03 »

Quote from: BaconEggandCheeseBagel on Mon, 16 November 2015, 20:13:41

Been following this set for a while. It looks absolutely awesome, my only suggestion would be to add a mod/pack that basically allows an HHKB style layout (AKA an R2 backspace key to replace |\ key)

This could be a possibility. Though, I don't know how much of a concern this really is.
The hacker layout is not too common and of the hacker style boards I have seen, rarely do they have the 1u |/ and backspace.
I see this as mostly a vanity concern and since I have not heard from anyone else I can only assume there is little to no interest.

Quote from: Kliwon on Tue, 17 November 2015, 01:20:29

those renders are beautiful ^_^
btw FrostyToast no planck kit for this keyset ?

The planck layout should be easily achievable through the relegendables and the regular alphas, though the 2u spacebar may be an issue.
I may have to look into this further. Though, like many of the other requests, this is not one that many have spoken of.

I'm seeing a few suggestions for add-ons here and there, however, rarely anyone is speaking out.
I have had a single request for colemak, a single request for hacker keys, a single request for a planck kit... you can clearly tell why I am reluctant to add kits for any of these; I simply see no interest.

Elrick · « **Reply #311 on:** Tue, 17 November 2015, 19:18:18 »

Okay Frosty old stick, I am ready for this Group Buy, put it through on MassDrop as soon as possible

.

Dizeee23 · « **Reply #312 on:** Wed, 25 November 2015, 10:19:35 »

IM IN!

FrostyToast · « **Reply #313 on:** Wed, 25 November 2015, 10:23:48 »

Just a quick update:
Someone else is planning on running their set very soon so this one will be pushed back.
That's fine though since it gives me a little extra time to look at the set more and see what it's missing.

gadzkun · « **Reply #314 on:** Thu, 26 November 2015, 01:30:27 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Wed, 25 November 2015, 10:23:48

Just a quick update:
Someone else is planning on running their set very soon so this one will be pushed back.
That's fine though since it gives me a little extra time to look at the set more and see what it's missing.

nahhhh this is good news for me

i spent too many this year

hope when this GB up my wallet is ready for this really nice set

henz · « **Reply #315 on:** Thu, 26 November 2015, 03:12:23 »

Maybe... Looks really good.

jaffers · « **Reply #316 on:** Thu, 26 November 2015, 07:14:52 »

I know I will get this set... But I hope it doesn't start soon, I am already pegged when it comes to money atm...

Elrick · « **Reply #317 on:** Sat, 28 November 2015, 19:07:21 »

Quote from: jfing14 on Thu, 26 November 2015, 07:14:52

I know I will get this set... But I hope it doesn't start soon, I am already pegged when it comes to money atm...

The Glory of Geekhack here, you shall be constantly "PEGGED" so you might have to get use to not sitting down for years

) .

Glenmael · « **Reply #318 on:** Sat, 28 November 2015, 22:32:53 »

Quote from: Elrick on Sat, 28 November 2015, 19:07:21

Quote from: jfing14 on Thu, 26 November 2015, 07:14:52
I know I will get this set... But I hope it doesn't start soon, I am already pegged when it comes to money atm...

The Glory of Geekhack here, you shall be constantly "PEGGED" so you might have to get use to not sitting down for years ) .

Unless you are into that sort of thing

aanoi · « **Reply #319 on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 00:17:20 »

I would be fully in on this set as well! I've got some money set aside for a fresh set and this is JUST the kind i'm looking for

swimmingbird · « **Reply #320 on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 06:59:47 »

Quote from: Glenmael on Sat, 28 November 2015, 22:32:53

Quote from: Elrick on Sat, 28 November 2015, 19:07:21
Quote from: jfing14 on Thu, 26 November 2015, 07:14:52
I know I will get this set... But I hope it doesn't start soon, I am already pegged when it comes to money atm...

The Glory of Geekhack here, you shall be constantly "PEGGED" so you might have to get use to not sitting down for years ) .

Unless you are into that sort of thing

Trust my fellow Australians to turn the conversation towards pegging lol

Glenmael · « **Reply #321 on:** Thu, 03 December 2015, 14:55:46 »

Quote from: swimmingbird on Thu, 03 December 2015, 06:59:47

Quote from: Glenmael on Sat, 28 November 2015, 22:32:53
Quote from: Elrick on Sat, 28 November 2015, 19:07:21
Quote from: jfing14 on Thu, 26 November 2015, 07:14:52
I know I will get this set... But I hope it doesn't start soon, I am already pegged when it comes to money atm...

The Glory of Geekhack here, you shall be constantly "PEGGED" so you might have to get use to not sitting down for years ) .

Unless you are into that sort of thing

Trust my fellow Australians to turn the conversation towards pegging lol

Someone had to put it out there

KoalaKaiser · « **Reply #322 on:** Sat, 05 December 2015, 20:56:08 »

Another set I shall be partaking in. Lookin' good!

thesiscamper · « **Reply #323 on:** Sat, 05 December 2015, 22:37:27 »

I hope I have the money when this starts, for the set and a white/beige keyboard.

livingspeedbump · « **Reply #324 on:** Sun, 06 December 2015, 08:06:17 »

Quote from: thesiscamper on Sat, 05 December 2015, 22:37:27

I hope I have the money when this starts, for the set and a white/beige keyboard.

You have to get a set, you did those renders! If you really don't ill help out if i can

thesiscamper · « **Reply #325 on:** Sun, 06 December 2015, 08:12:28 »

Quote from: livingspeedbump on Sun, 06 December 2015, 08:06:17

Quote from: thesiscamper on Sat, 05 December 2015, 22:37:27
I hope I have the money when this starts, for the set and a white/beige keyboard.

You have to get a set, you did those renders! If you really don't ill help out if i can

Haha thanks! I've got time to save up, I think.

Elrick · « **Reply #326 on:** Sun, 06 December 2015, 21:23:02 »

Quote from: livingspeedbump on Sun, 06 December 2015, 08:06:17

You have to get a set, you did those renders! If you really don't ill help out if i can

Three to four years ago when a Group Buy started there was simply an above view of what the key-caps would look like in a traditional 87 and 104 layout.

That was it, no three dimension rendering or even an exact colour that is specified within those image(s). You just had to take a guess and buy into it plus it all depends upon who was running the GB at the time, needless to say it was all exciting because you never knew what will turn up on your doorstep months ahead.

Was never disappointed with the results whether SP or GMK made them, all were quite unique and perfect for a large amount of CherryMX based keyboards.

Now we have everyone doing fantastic illustrations to impress those with little imagination and no idea of how key-caps are constructed by either factory. I always liked the idea of not knowing EXACTLY what's coming down the line which added that extra excitement when the boxes got delivered.

We all need to trust the designer a lot more and give him the appropriate confidence to go forward with his chosen design. This place has reverted to a place where kicking the designer in the crotch and making all your mates laugh as a joke but in the end they didn't even want to participate in any Group Buy.

Too many clowns thinking they know something about design yet never passed a degree in college or even know what colours are for. They're the ones constantly trying to derail any GB for their own amusement and that's what pisses me off about this place. Want to see people's designs make it to the molds of either factory because we need more key-sets for even more keyboards and in the end that can only be a good thing.

thesiscamper · « **Reply #327 on:** Sun, 06 December 2015, 22:27:33 »

For a lot of people the prices are pretty high to just "trust" a designer. No matter how much I try to be accurate the final product is still likely different from my renders, especially since I've never held a custom keycap ever.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #328 on:** Sun, 06 December 2015, 22:39:00 »

Thanks a bunch for keeping this thread alive!
I haven't heard much more in terms of suggestions which is a good sign that most people are quite satisfied with the kits.

Even though this buy will be pushed back by others that have been in the works earlier than this, I will try and get in contact with SP and organize things on that front.
Hint: That's pretty much a warning for last calls for requested kits.

aanoi · « **Reply #329 on:** Mon, 07 December 2015, 02:08:17 »

So glad to see this is continuing, I'm really excited for this one

Can't wait to get thissss

Elrick · « **Reply #330 on:** Mon, 07 December 2015, 05:38:38 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Sun, 06 December 2015, 22:39:00

Thanks a bunch for keeping this thread alive!
I haven't heard much more in terms of suggestions which is a good sign that most people are quite satisfied with the kits.

This deserves to be alive and waiting for this baby, to finally get flushed out from SP's loins

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It's one of those retro sets that brings a tear of remembrance to an aged key-cap collector because it represents a colour-way, that is no longer produced or sold anymore.

thesiscamper · « **Reply #331 on:** Mon, 07 December 2015, 05:43:42 »

Quote from: Elrick on Mon, 07 December 2015, 05:38:38

Quote from: FrostyToast on Sun, 06 December 2015, 22:39:00
Thanks a bunch for keeping this thread alive!
I haven't heard much more in terms of suggestions which is a good sign that most people are quite satisfied with the kits.

This deserves to be alive and waiting for this baby, to finally get flushed out from SP's loins .

It's one of those retro sets that brings a tear to an aged key-cap collector because it represents a colour-way, that is no longer produced or sold anymore.

I agree so much with this, it has that genuine retro feel that's perfect for the SA profile.

Steezus · « **Reply #332 on:** Tue, 08 December 2015, 15:11:29 »

There have been so many SA sets that I liked, but this is one that I need.

Elrick · « **Reply #333 on:** Tue, 08 December 2015, 18:58:40 »

Quote from: Steezus on Tue, 08 December 2015, 15:11:29

There have been so many SA sets that I liked, but this is one that I need.

YES this is the ONE you will NEED, enough said

.

skaloola · « **Reply #334 on:** Wed, 16 December 2015, 05:25:21 »

it's a damn shame they can't do SA in PBT.. this would be perfect for it.

thesiscamper · « **Reply #335 on:** Wed, 16 December 2015, 05:32:59 »

My wallet is ready, I only need the mods!

edit:
after trying out SA caps briefly, I find it weird that some people hurt their thumbs when typing on R4 caps, but to each his own.

Cods · « **Reply #336 on:** Fri, 18 December 2015, 02:25:22 »

Sculpted SA? I'm in, as usual.

JimByr · « **Reply #337 on:** Sat, 19 December 2015, 15:53:09 »

I'm in if you get this cranked up. Salivating when looking at the design.

Jumie · « **Reply #338 on:** Sun, 27 December 2015, 07:44:34 »

What set that will come live first prior to this one?

Jedi · « **Reply #339 on:** Sun, 27 December 2015, 21:19:03 »

I'm in awe this set started as an IC almost one year ago. Get FrostyToast's agent on skype. Its time I say.

KoalaKaiser · « **Reply #340 on:** Sat, 16 January 2016, 04:53:06 »

I can't wait for this

one of the sets I'll make myself type on SA for.

briancvrrbs · « **Reply #341 on:** Sat, 16 January 2016, 13:15:01 »

After the GMK SNES set failed so hard, I REALLY hope the timing on this set will be perfect! Will definitely be joining in on this one. I just received the Lambda cap from Massdrop and I love the deeper clacks that the thick SA gives out. This set is gonna sound so sexy.

polentA · « **Reply #342 on:** Sat, 16 January 2016, 14:55:57 »

Quote from: briancvrrbs on Sat, 16 January 2016, 13:15:01

After the GMK SNES set failed so hard, I REALLY hope the timing on this set will be perfect! Will definitely be joining in on this one. I just received the Lambda cap from Massdrop and I love the deeper clacks that the thick SA gives out. This set is gonna sound so sexy.

I was so ready for the GMK SNES set too. But I think I like this set a lot more honestly.

zabuza1997 · « **Reply #343 on:** Sun, 17 January 2016, 14:41:33 »

Feels like the International Kit is missing

I'm using ISO DE layout

engicoder · « **Reply #344 on:** Fri, 22 January 2016, 21:10:15 »

More inspiration:

Really looking forward to this set!!

henz · « **Reply #345 on:** Wed, 27 January 2016, 10:43:57 »

Any timeframe?

FrostyToast · « **Reply #346 on:** Wed, 27 January 2016, 10:54:30 »

Okay guys,
Due to the recent fiasco with SP and their messed up pricing I am at an impasse. (see flatline IC thread)
I really want to make this set happen, but I am not comfortable giving SP any of my business.
As such I have decided that I will not run this set.

However, any of you can have permission to run this set on your own however you like.
You may add or take away kits, change profiles, sell through Massdrop, etc.
You may even use the mock-ups and renders shown here.
I did have to pay for the renders and mock-ups but you may use them all for free.
I only ask that you give credit of design/inspiration to me and credit for the artwork to thesiscamper.

I love all you guys and the support you have given me.
This is the best I'm willing to do.

cryptokey · « **Reply #347 on:** Wed, 27 January 2016, 11:29:19 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Wed, 27 January 2016, 10:54:30

Okay guys,
Due to the recent fiasco with SP and their messed up pricing I am at an impasse. (see flatline IC thread)
I really want to make this set happen, but I am not comfortable giving SP any of my business.
As such I have decided that I will not run this set.

However, any of you can have permission to run this set on your own however you like.
You may add or take away kits, change profiles, sell through Massdrop, etc.
You may even use the mock-ups and renders shown here.
I did have to pay for the renders and mock-ups but you may use them all for free.
I only ask that you give credit of design/inspiration to me and credit for the artwork to thesiscamper.

I love all you guys and the support you have given me.
This is the best I'm willing to do.

I'm sorry to hear that, it's a great looking set. I'm kind of out of the loop, what did SP do?

FrostyToast · « **Reply #348 on:** Wed, 27 January 2016, 11:53:31 »

What SP did is they gave "preferential" pricing to MD because of how much volume they move.
Now how we really found out about this is that the community-ran GBs were fairly on par with Massdrop's pricing, however we suddenly saw a 50% increase in GH group buys.
This 50% increase was allegedly for unaccounted production costs; which is ridiculous since a 50% hike cannot be attributed to production cost.

The reason why this is so infuriating is because the success of SP buys were from the combined efforts of GH and DT.
Massdrop moves a lot of volume; this is true.
However, it is the keyboard community who took the effort to design those sets and MD was merely chosen as a convenient method of distribution.
So at the end of the day, the keyboard community was thrown under the bus for our unrecognized efforts.

livingspeedbump · « **Reply #349 on:** Wed, 27 January 2016, 11:56:36 »

While i agree that there is an issue with how SP is doing this, i still would love to see this set happen. I don't think boycotting will be benetifital to anyone or the community, but will also open up talks on my own with them to try to get more information on the reasoning. If people would like me to head up getting this set run on Massdrop or PMK please let me know. If that were to happen I would also see to it that any and all royalties go to Frosty, fyi.

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Author Topic: [IC] RetroBlight - Classic, now with more yellow! (On Hold -_- ) (Read 176193 times)