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Title: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:12:38

The Key Dot Co Presents

Kat Drifter

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/560010436875911171/654780998948749365/Desk-scene-day-FINAL.png)

(SP-111 by BlindAssassin111)

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/560010436875911171/654780955277656066/Desk-scene-night-coolgrey-FINAL.png)

Brought to you by designer Emil, and officially licensed out by Heart Machine Studios, we bring you a set inspired by the popular indie game, Hyper Light Drifter!

This time in the stunning Kat Profile in PBT Material!


Disclaimer: THIS IS NOT FINAL, MORE IS BEING ADDED AS WE SPEAK.

Update 1: Kits have been updated to reflect the actual compatibility of the kits, spacebars still need an update to add the additional "B" glyph and mark every convex spacebar with a "c"

Ergo Kit Fixed
Ortho Kit Added
Dark/Light Spacebars have been improved
Modifiers have been improved.
Daylight Render of Dark Alphas has been added!

Kitting

Light Alphas *
HYPERLIGHT
(https://imgur.com/ANybmrm.png)

Dark Alphas
But what happens when the light runs out...?
(https://imgur.com/wBYMtm9.png)

Light Spacebars
Embolden the Light
(https://imgur.com/JIQNL9K.png)

Dark Spacebars
Embrace the Darkness
(https://imgur.com/jLXPAmz.png)

Modifiers
In this world, the outliers are the safe haven.
(https://imgur.com/LUsQMAH.png)

Ergo
Take Control, for real.
(https://imgur.com/MAbxKJz.png)

40's/Ortho
For those with... passionate tastes
(https://imgur.com/evuIaT0.png)

Numpad
more glyphs for... Reasons
(https://imgur.com/8U3JuSV.png)

Pricing

PRICING TBA (Next Week Or So!)

MOAR RENDERS

(https://imgur.com/HmAvb6u.png)

(https://imgur.com/OXks36l.png)

(https://imgur.com/nCyb8iO.png)

(https://imgur.com/Xxn8107.png)

(https://imgur.com/YdoysNx.png)

GB DATE

The Groupbuy will start JANUARY 10th! of 2020

Conclusion and Credit

And as always we appreciate you looking at our posts and we hope we can continue to offer you guys the best buying experience possible with us! This year has been tremendous for us and we can't wait to unveil all the new goodies coming out in 2020, we think you'll be just as in love and excited as we are!

- TheKeyCompany Team

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Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: eskimojo on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:15:15

Was excited for this, but those kits are bizarre :confused:

Any reason for running this limited, especially with a MOQ system like KAT's?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Abec13 on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:16:49

Loved the DSA, looking to get this one too. Any chance of 40s support and/or renders with the dark alphas?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: dededecline on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:18:08

So hype! Please add 2 additional R4 1.5u mods to the ergo kit for Sol and Boardwalk compatibility, I think all other KAT sets have done so so far. Also, ne ortho avail?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: KingOfMemes on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:22:15

Quote from: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:12:38

The Groupbuy will start JANUARY 10th! of 2020

I'm in

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Adelscott on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:26:40

I'm out.
No FR support in a moqless KAT set is at best a lack of commitment to the community.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:28:17

Quote from: Adelscott on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:26:40

I'm out.
No FR support in a moqless KAT set is at best a lack of commitment to the community.

Sorry, please read the disclaimer I had to edit in, since this is an IC that we had to put out ASAP I put some of the wrong stuff in kit wise, it will be changed ASAP.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Rayndalf on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:41:39

I would use the Ergo kit from Kat Lich as a template, boardwalk support is important. An ortho kit might also be really neat

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: psxndc on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:45:05

Been refreshing your website for the last month anxiously looking for an update. Excited for this, but would love ortho support as well.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Adelscott on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:46:53

Quote from: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:28:17

Quote from: Adelscott on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:26:40

I'm out.
No FR support in a moqless KAT set is at best a lack of commitment to the community.

Sorry, please read the disclaimer I had to edit in, since this is an IC that we had to put out ASAP I put some of the wrong stuff in kit wise, it will be changed ASAP.

Oh ! Nice ! My apologies, I thought it was a finalized set. I'll be 100% in if there's a ISO kit  :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: 8six753o9 on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:59:36

Can you provide more renders with the dark alphas that isn't in the dark?  Just curious on how it looks.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Sigil on Thu, 12 December 2019, 16:00:13

Super excited for this. I hope we can see some kit improvements, but it's already a must-buy for me.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Escabrera on Thu, 12 December 2019, 16:54:43

I know its still wip but im gonna use the ic to well voice my interest. couple things:
1. Im hoping the multi alphas come back(since if its all basically blanks i'm gonna be super lost )
2. Want to express support for a 40s mod kit, was originally gonna go all in because i liked the color way but may rethink it if the 40s mods are a bit lack luster(kat lich and space katdetcadet do these really well so id base off of that)
3.Besides that i'm interested to see how this develop and hopefully i can throw lots of money at this

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Koatl on Thu, 12 December 2019, 17:10:21

Won't be making the same mistake as last time. I'm buying one of every kit.

Deskmat please. Anubis shirt? Soundtrack cassette tape? Fully functioning laser blade?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: monksoffunk on Thu, 12 December 2019, 18:52:32

Will join if 40s/Ortho kit available

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: slxdegrees on Thu, 12 December 2019, 19:45:22

All in let's go! Any chance of standard latin alphas/mods tho?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: tskiller on Thu, 12 December 2019, 20:30:20

Ehhh these kits are pretty limited. Disappointing. i'm out.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Beerbezerker on Thu, 12 December 2019, 20:44:27

In if ortho + 40% support added.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: rowie on Thu, 12 December 2019, 20:48:30

Any compatibility for stepped key? Most of my custom boards are stepped capslock.  :p

Title: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: psxndc on Thu, 12 December 2019, 21:33:52

Quote from: tskiller on Thu, 12 December 2019, 20:30:20

Ehhh these kits are pretty limited. Disappointing. i'm out.

*ahem*

Quote from: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:12:38

Disclaimer: THIS IS NOT FINAL, MORE IS BEING ADDED AS WE SPEAK.

and

Quote from: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:28:17

Sorry, please read the disclaimer I had to edit in, since this is an IC that we had to put out ASAP I put some of the wrong stuff in kit wise, it will be changed ASAP.

IDK. SMH.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: pixelpusher on Thu, 12 December 2019, 23:24:55

Shoot.  Why can't we get that ice blue on the dark alphas?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: SpringWind on Fri, 13 December 2019, 02:15:48

I never thought that the keycaps with designs of Hyper Light Drifter is appear.
I like that game and interested in proprietary fonts like DSA Milkshake, so I'm looking to join this GB!

In my opinion, I got slightly different impression than actual game screen from above renders.
Can I ask about the scenes which you got inspirations for help deciding above colorway?
Hyper Light Drifter have vivid colorway like green, purple, dark blue, and others by location.
(I know these colors are not necessary work well to making cohesive colorway and fit with the wide variety of case's color. If anything, I like calm colorway than strong contrast.)

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: lakeboredom on Fri, 13 December 2019, 02:38:07

Hooray! Love this in KAT profile. Will the white be the same shade as in KAT Alpha? Can it be?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: jazzjarred on Fri, 13 December 2019, 03:30:12

Interested if ortho becomes available

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Fri, 13 December 2019, 08:15:54

Hey Guys! Updates with Ortho, and improvements to every kit to increase compatibility have been done!

Daylight Render has also been added for people to more clearly see the dark alphas.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: zekth on Fri, 13 December 2019, 08:44:55

Quote from: rowie on Thu, 12 December 2019, 20:48:30

Any compatibility for stepped key? Most of my custom boards are stepped capslock.  :p

Stepped capslock is in modifiers kit

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: ctrlshiftba on Fri, 13 December 2019, 08:55:45

Excited for this. Have you thought of splitting the two space bar kits into a "split kit" and a "full size kit"? and then maybe adding a split blue accent space bars? I think split space bar users and full size users are mutually exclusive in general.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: eskimojo on Fri, 13 December 2019, 08:57:35

Great to see Drifter bounce back from a rocky start <3

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: harlekein on Fri, 13 December 2019, 08:59:17

I believe there's some inconsistency with how these kits are set up.

Base modifiers include keys which in white which are also included in dark version. This alone is not so bad, but it trickles through to other kits.

Ergo is compatible with dark space bars included, but ortho/40s is missing them. If given the same priority they should be either in the alphas or in the mod kit.

Besides that ortho is missing keys due to the merger with 40s. It's already unbeneficial for ortho users looking at key utility and pricing, but what's more is that the 1.5u space keys which are normally offered in ortho kits (besides GMK) are missing.

Many split ortho layouts use them, such as Minidox, Corne and Atreus. Adding another 2u will also help Iris users.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: TheKeyCompany on Fri, 13 December 2019, 09:02:10

Quote from: harlekein on Fri, 13 December 2019, 08:59:17

I believe there's some inconsistency with how these kits are set up.

Base modifiers include keys which in white which are also included in dark version. This alone is not so bad, but it trickles through to other kits.

Ergo is compatible with dark space bars included, but ortho/40s is missing them. If given the same priority they should be either in the alphas or in the mod kit.

Besides that ortho is missing keys due to the merger with 40s. It's already unbeneficial for ortho users looking at key utility and pricing, but what's more is that the 1.5u space keys which are normally offered in ortho kits (besides GMK) are missing.

Many split ortho layouts use them, such as Minidox, Corne and Atreus. Adding another 2u will also help Iris users.

1.5u added pretty much right as you posted. We'll see about dark compatibility

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: eskimojo on Fri, 13 December 2019, 09:04:54

Quote from: harlekein on Fri, 13 December 2019, 08:59:17

I believe there's some inconsistency with how these kits are set up.

Base modifiers include keys which in white which are also included in dark version. This alone is not so bad, but it trickles through to other kits.

Ergo is compatible with dark space bars included, but ortho/40s is missing them. If given the same priority they should be either in the alphas or in the mod kit.

This is generally pretty common with alt alpha kits, but I agree that there may be another way to set this up.  :)

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: harlekein on Fri, 13 December 2019, 09:14:05

Quote from: TheKeyCompany on Fri, 13 December 2019, 09:02:10

Quote from: harlekein on Fri, 13 December 2019, 08:59:17

I believe there's some inconsistency with how these kits are set up.

Base modifiers include keys which in white which are also included in dark version. This alone is not so bad, but it trickles through to other kits.

Ergo is compatible with dark space bars included, but ortho/40s is missing them. If given the same priority they should be either in the alphas or in the mod kit.

Besides that ortho is missing keys due to the merger with 40s. It's already unbeneficial for ortho users looking at key utility and pricing, but what's more is that the 1.5u space keys which are normally offered in ortho kits (besides GMK) are missing.

Many split ortho layouts use them, such as Minidox, Corne and Atreus. Adding another 2u will also help Iris users.

1.5u added pretty much right as you posted. We'll see about dark compatibility

Looking forward to it. This is a must buy imo. Probably going with both light and dark.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: WeathermanKarlos on Fri, 13 December 2019, 17:20:43

Would love to see multi alphas make a return, as well as a R4 accent Esc in mods if possible.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Vireca on Sat, 14 December 2019, 06:05:18

It dont make sense that light alphas kit have less keys than black alphas

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: eskimojo on Sat, 14 December 2019, 07:11:41

Quote from: Vireca on Sat, 14 December 2019, 06:05:18

It dont make sense that light alphas kit have less keys than black alphas

The dark alpha kit has more keys to account for the other kits including white by default.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Joaquox on Sat, 14 December 2019, 11:24:55

I find cyan on red awful tbh, if you made matching dark mods it'd be nice because the alphas look great!

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: PotatoTM on Sat, 14 December 2019, 22:38:27

I really like the alpha text though the kits are separated strangely, will follow to see how they end up :)

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: gurdenc on Thu, 19 December 2019, 19:58:05

looking forward to this! hope there will be plenty of artisans, brass or the like available as well?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: fish_oh on Thu, 19 December 2019, 23:26:47

Love KAT and the colorway, but I don't understand the alphas.. :(

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: slxdegrees on Fri, 20 December 2019, 00:44:24

Quote from: fish_oh on Thu, 19 December 2019, 23:26:47

Love KAT and the colorway, but I don't understand the alphas.. :(

Oh, they're based on the glyphs which form the basis of language in Hyper Light Drifter. But kinda surprised multi-alphas and/or standard latin alphas are not being run.

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Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Banzai on Fri, 20 December 2019, 14:04:20

This actually makes me happy I missed DSA Drifter. This is fantastic and will be a day 1 buy.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: alanskiii on Fri, 20 December 2019, 15:35:56

This made me look into the game. Looks pretty cool.


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Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: lakeboredom on Fri, 20 December 2019, 20:02:50

Will the white be the same shade as in KAT Alpha?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: digid3ar on Mon, 23 December 2019, 13:21:32

can we get blue arrows in the 40% kit?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: riesz on Sat, 28 December 2019, 14:58:43

No chance of multi alphas?

Also is the finish gonna be shiny or a matte finish on the KAT?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: MdotMaxson on Sun, 29 December 2019, 18:52:40

Kat drifter with ergo mods. Easily will be best set of 2020 for me. I’m fine looking after it so not worried about what else 2020 has for ergo users.

However I question the dark alphas. Feel like that color absoleutely doesnt work . Not sure what I’d chsnge it to though tbh.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: harlekein on Mon, 30 December 2019, 03:03:57

Quote from: MdotMaxson on Sun, 29 December 2019, 18:52:40

Kat drifter with ergo mods. Easily will be best set of 2020 for me. I’m fine looking after it so not worried about what else 2020 has for ergo users.

However I question the dark alphas. Feel like that color absoleutely doesnt work . Not sure what I’d chsnge it to though tbh.

I think the legend colors or mods would need tweaking as well.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: vsrnth on Mon, 30 December 2019, 04:58:44

Quote from: slxdegrees on Fri, 20 December 2019, 00:44:24

Quote from: fish_oh on Thu, 19 December 2019, 23:26:47

Love KAT and the colorway, but I don't understand the alphas.. :(

Oh, they're based on the glyphs which form the basis of language in Hyper Light Drifter. But kinda surprised multi-alphas and/or standard latin alphas are not being run.

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+1 love the colors but the alphas are a no-go

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Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: raptorzoz on Thu, 02 January 2020, 04:44:01

Has everything been finalized?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: nathanchere on Thu, 02 January 2020, 08:13:22

Oh hell yes! I wish there was a BoW-option for the mods but even as it is this is an exciting set.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: SerialHobbyist on Thu, 02 January 2020, 10:59:11

I love the dark alphas, minty accents, and magenta mods combination. I just wish the alphas had regular letters as an option. Otherwise, yes, I would be totally interested in this.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: scoopbb on Thu, 02 January 2020, 12:25:24

enter accent in 40s would have been a nice touch

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: FrigidNox on Fri, 03 January 2020, 21:27:08

I absolutely love this! But, and I know that it's part of the charm of the set and the game it's based on, would you consider offering Latin alphas at the very least (if not both latin alphas and latin mods)? The color scheme is absolutely gorgeous. With Latin kits, I would 100% buy a TKL kit for both the light and dark sets.

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: raptorzoz on Mon, 06 January 2020, 04:51:02

What will the prices be, and any last updates to the kits?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: raptorzoz on Tue, 07 January 2020, 08:17:47

will there be an EU proxy?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: gurdenc on Thu, 09 January 2020, 02:15:02

Can't wait! Was wondering - will any artisans, cables or mousepads be offered as well?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: riesz on Wed, 15 January 2020, 09:25:32

Didn't the GB already start?

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: 8six753o9 on Thu, 16 January 2020, 10:03:55

GB already started.  Not sure why there was no GB thread or an update to the first post.


Vendors

US - TheKey.Company (https://thekey.company/collections/kat-drifter)
EU - proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/products/kat-drifter)
Asia - zFrontier (https://www.zfrontier.com/m/5717)
Oceania & English Asia site - zFrontier (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/kat-drifter?variant=31662780416078)

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Cantello on Mon, 27 January 2020, 16:11:01

Quote from: Adelscott on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:26:40

I'm out.
No FR support in a moqless KAT set is at best a lack of commitment to the community.

Just out of interest: what would you have considered as ISO-FR support with basically generic alphas?
Was considering this as well but was unsure on which caps to put where on an ISO board...

Title: Re: [IC] KAT Drifter
Post by: Adelscott on Mon, 27 January 2020, 18:22:42

Quote from: Cantello on Mon, 27 January 2020, 16:11:01

Quote from: Adelscott on Thu, 12 December 2019, 15:26:40

I'm out.
No FR support in a moqless KAT set is at best a lack of commitment to the community.

Just out of interest: what would you have considered as ISO-FR support with basically generic alphas?
Was considering this as well but was unsure on which caps to put where on an ISO board...

When I posted there was no ISO at all !