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Title: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: tingg on Tue, 03 December 2019, 08:31:06: Hello everyone! My name is ting and this is my first attempt at making a key set, I hope everyone enjoys! Please let me know your opinions by filling out the interest check form :https://forms.gle/mKFRhNLSF4riihFM7

I'd like to introduce you GMK Snowy Mountains

(https://i.imgur.com/rB53EPZ.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/J87zlgo.jpg)

Deskmat

(https://i.imgur.com/t00AvoY.jpg)

Black background for better comparison to the actual color
(https://i.imgur.com/CUXD62I.jpg)

Accent keys

(https://i.imgur.com/XN3Q0xy.jpg)

Novelties
(https://upload.cc/i1/2020/01/02/CjytWN.png)

Old Novelties design
More
(https://i.imgur.com/OBzFZFz.jpg)

Color code (HEX)

(https://i.imgur.com/KFg2kby.jpg)

Color code(RAL)
(https://upload.cc/i1/2020/01/02/EWDRQd.jpg)

Please note that this set is still in development. The renders above are just to show the concept and do not represent the final kits for this set.
Reaching out for rendering services at the moment.

To Do List:
1. Gather opinions on novelties
2.Get proper renders
3.Kits finalization
4.Quote from GMK

I hope everyone enjoyed!Please leave your thoughts in the interest check form!
(updated on 2/1/2019 : interest check form updated. Feel free to change your answers!)
https://forms.gle/mKFRhNLSF4riihFM7

Special thanks to reddit user u/Vorckus for providing free rendering tutorial and models. I can not make this far without the materials he kindly provided![/size]

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Updates 4/12/2019:

Thank you so much for the opinions! The renders that I made was just a draft. I have very limited skills on making actual renders so the intention was just to show the colorways. I will get proper renders later on. A lot of you guys asked for color code, so here you go!

->Seems like a lot of people dislike the desk mat design, let me know your thoughts on the new one

->Received opinions suggested switching to epbt or other pbt manufacturers. Since this key set still in development, I will consider after finalizing every details.

->Added accent keys and novelties as well, please fill in the google form to tell me your honest thoughts!

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2/1/2020
->New novelties design added
->Reaching out for proper rendering services
->RAL color code added
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: Jae-3soteric on Tue, 03 December 2019, 08:34:58: The base reminds me of Minimal or black on white: but the accent looks blue. What are the colours used here?

Your base kit is very limited. I’d suggest working up some proper kits to show what compatibility you would like to provide.

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Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: Tyson on Tue, 03 December 2019, 08:41:21: Looks very reminiscent of GMK Minimal with a blue enter key accent.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: halocantkb on Tue, 03 December 2019, 08:45:05: ...copyright? lol

jokes aside it's a good start. is the white different from minimal? need colors pls
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: Hedgey on Tue, 03 December 2019, 08:54:04: Who cares if it was an exact copy of minimal?

This is definitely a blueish grey color on white and looks great, but I would like to see more compatibility as Jae mentioned.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: pixelpusher on Tue, 03 December 2019, 08:55:30: I like it. I believe it’s navy on white, but you should clarify. The mountains look too bumpy to me. I thought they were clouds at first. You said you like simple, so why not go with a more simplified line style on the artwork.

I could see a pink or lavender accent as well. I’m thinking of the way oil painters often use those accent colors on snow.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: VXQN on Tue, 03 December 2019, 09:22:20: Looks like you've used a brighter white than GMK Minimal, and have used a dark grey/navy instead of black. Both good changes!

I presume that you simply haven't decided on compatibility yet and that the render is just illustrative? If that's the case I'll say what I always say: please make the numpad a separate kit, and please add at least basic ISO compatibility to the base kit.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: Tyson on Tue, 03 December 2019, 09:57:40: Not 100% sure, but it does look like this set might have navy legends, if that's the case I'd love to see it in ePBT and not GMK. A PBT set like this would be really nice and clean!
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: tex_live_utility on Tue, 03 December 2019, 10:03:13: Lots of blue/white lately, but hard to go wrong as far as colors go. Definitely need to work on the "mountain" design on the deskmat though.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: Rayndalf on Tue, 03 December 2019, 10:03:50: Also uses text + icon mods (which is nice to see), so all the colors, the modifier set, and likely the kit breakdown are different from Minimal... pretty sneaky trying to run Olivia again like that:P

Can't help but wonder if this set could be dyesubbed by infinikeys or ePBT and avoid the GMK crunch
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: tex_live_utility on Tue, 03 December 2019, 10:07:47: Quote from: Rayndalf on Tue, 03 December 2019, 10:03:50
Also uses text + icon mods (which is nice to see), so all the colors, the modifier set, and likely the kit breakdown are different from Minimal... pretty sneaky trying to run Olivia again like that:P

Can't help but wonder if this set could be dyesubbed by infinikeys or ePBT and avoid the GMK crunch

I would be very into that, like EPBT Forgive with new legends and more modern kit design.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: heliar_mk on Tue, 03 December 2019, 10:09:34: Want more novelty kit for the mountain and birds
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: Abstand on Tue, 03 December 2019, 10:11:48: I really love this set. The navy on white looks very nice and this set would work on a ton of different board colors. I would likely buy into this set if it made it to GB. The deskmat does need some work. The mountains look more like clouds than mountains. Other than that it is very nice!
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: Ryuzumei on Tue, 03 December 2019, 10:16:05: Looks very nice! It definitely needs more kits.

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Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: sirieous on Tue, 03 December 2019, 10:38:21: Like the idea. Will be keen to see kits
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: Kevadu on Tue, 03 December 2019, 11:47:08: I like it, even if it's similar to some other sets the accents are nice.

Maybe add some more accent keys besides just enter? Like esc?
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains
Post by: Gucharmula on Tue, 03 December 2019, 19:25:58: I agree with everyone that this would be better suited to a dye sub PBT set. I really like the navy on white though. An option for blue modifiers might be nice too
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: tingg on Wed, 04 December 2019, 09:32:36: Hey guys! I added accent keys, novelties and color code. Please let me know your thoughts about them! Please dont hesitate to share it to friends if you liked it :cool:

Some of you asks for ortho/40's or split space bar kits, but I have no actual idea on how many people will be asking for these kits. Please fill in the form, show these kits more love so that I can make them happen.

Also made adjustment to the google form, please feel free to change the answers. More opinions, the better!

More renders will be coming soon, stay toned!
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: infinitykw on Wed, 04 December 2019, 11:33:34: Dig the grey accent color! It would also be great to put more thoughts on the novelty design.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: SuddenlyDonkey on Wed, 04 December 2019, 16:13:32: I really like this. The contrast isn't as strong and easier on the eyes than minimal (imo); however, I would like to see the set adhere to the "standard" kit layouts most of us are used to.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: bananasplit_00 on Thu, 05 December 2019, 05:18:26: This is starting to look really good, love the deskmat and novelties
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: pwade3 on Thu, 05 December 2019, 08:18:10: My number 1 recommendation would be picking something other than Hex.

You are setting yourself up for future headaches, I promise you.

RAL is the preferred choice, but GMK can work with Pantone as well.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: Abstand on Thu, 05 December 2019, 14:04:55: Okay so, this set absolutely needs some support for 65% and split right shift at a minimum. Nobody I know uses the standard full-size or standard TKL layout. Adding variable sizes of right shifts and some variable sized modifiers will go a long long way with this set. I think you have something really nice here but it's gonna need compatibility if you want it to take off.

Just my 2 cents.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: tingg on Fri, 06 December 2019, 06:59:07: Quote from: pwade3 on Thu, 05 December 2019, 08:18:10
My number 1 recommendation would be picking something other than Hex.

You are setting yourself up for future headaches, I promise you.

RAL is the preferred choice, but GMK can work with Pantone as well.
Thank you for the suggestion, I will update the color code in RAL format!
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: tingg on Fri, 06 December 2019, 07:00:30: Quote from: Abstand on Thu, 05 December 2019, 14:04:55
Okay so, this set absolutely needs some support for 65% and split right shift at a minimum. Nobody I know uses the standard full-size or standard TKL layout. Adding variable sizes of right shifts and some variable sized modifiers will go a long long way with this set. I think you have something really nice here but it's gonna need compatibility if you want it to take off.

Just my 2 cents.
No problem! I am using this layout right now because of my limited modeling and rendering skills. I promise it will support 65% and WKL layout
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: tingg on Thu, 02 January 2020, 06:48:44: 2/1/2020
New novelties design updated. Reaching out for rendering services and finalizing kits compatibility. Will get a quote from gmk after.

Hope everyone has a great new year!
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: bananasplit_00 on Thu, 02 January 2020, 06:51:24: ooooo i like those novelties, honestly pretty exited for this kit right now
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Thu, 02 January 2020, 06:52:23: Quote from: tingg on Thu, 02 January 2020, 06:48:44
2/1/2020
New novelties design updated. Reaching out for rendering services and finalizing kits compatibility. Will get a quote from gmk after.

Hope everyone has a great new year!

I would advise letting vendors get quotes from GMK.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: sirieous on Thu, 02 January 2020, 23:23:12: liking the new novelties, theyre pretty clean
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: tenny on Fri, 17 April 2020, 23:49:52: I absolutely love this. Can definitely count me in for this one. :thumb:
Any chance of a Canadian vendor? That'd be splendid
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: Nuclear Nachos on Sat, 18 April 2020, 00:23:21: +1 for running in epbt. We need more epbt sets, and gmk is pretty backed up rn :/
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: sygo_ on Sat, 18 April 2020, 01:29:26: Love the clean design, the deskmat is awesome too! nice work!!
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: Lazesummerstone on Sat, 18 April 2020, 01:33:29: I just ordered the clear Rock candy Candybar Keyboard and this set would compliment the icy look of the keyboard so well!
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: lakeboredom on Sat, 18 April 2020, 02:07:39: Looove the colors, but one critical issue for me is the third color being on the dark blue accent keys. Make those white on blue imo.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: Tyson on Sun, 19 April 2020, 02:26:52: As I mentioned before why not go PBT for this set, it's simple enough to be done perfectly in PBT, there wouldn't be a need for reverse dye sub. You could get lower prices for the set too. Not too sure if the Base Kit is accurate, but the one shown seems to only work with standard full size boards and literally nothing else. If it stays like this it'll be an extremely tough sale with only having compatibility with one standard layout.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: uqer1244 on Mon, 20 April 2020, 22:59:47: (https://imgur.com/ox63fzl.png)

rendering with CANOE gen 2
(i just tried)

It's clean and pretty not boring (like monochrome or other WoB keycaps)
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: Pylon on Mon, 20 April 2020, 23:47:32: You should switch out your white for GMK WS2, which is a stock color.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: Hanabi on Wed, 22 April 2020, 21:25:27: Really clean. Love it!
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: nguyenhimself on Thu, 23 April 2020, 04:00:04: I don't understand you GMK users' obsession with BoW sets.
I guess everyone just buys a set,
uses it until shines appear,
and then just discards it for another one.
Jeez.
Next up: GMK Bauhaus. GMK Alter WoB. GMK Artic Pollution.
Title: Re: [IC]GMK Snowy Mountains (Latest update on 4/12/2019: novelties,accents,IC form)
Post by: Tyson on Thu, 23 April 2020, 10:07:56: Quote from: nguyenhimself on Thu, 23 April 2020, 04:00:04
I don't understand you GMK users' obsession with BoW sets.
I guess everyone just buys a set,
uses it until shines appear,
and then just discards it for another one.
Jeez.
Next up: GMK Bauhaus. GMK Alter WoB. GMK Artic Pollution.

Lol I keep using my sets after they get shiny. My Honeywell has mega shine but I still use it every now and then, as for this set, I've mentioned twice that all of the colors can be recreated in PBT, this set would do better as a PBT set too, idk why OP hasn't looked into PBT manus.