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Title: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Mon, 04 January 2021, 03:27:06

TO: Mr. ███ ███████

FROM: The Federal Bureau of Investigation

SUBJECT: POLYBIUS Arcade Game

Dear Mr. Simon, This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
The FBI has completed its search for records responsive to your request. Based on the information you provided, we conducted a search of the Central Records System. We were unable to identify any file records responsive to your request. This request is now closed and we will not be accepting any additional information pertaining to the subject of your request, nor we will conduct an additional search. Since no responsive main files were located, it is unnecessary to adjudicate your request for a public interest fee waiver. This response is limited to those records subject to the requirements of the FOIA. This is a standard notification that is given to all our requesters and should not be taken as an indication that excluded records do, or do not, exist.


> REQUEST OF INFORMATION DENIED ...
> STARTING POLYBIUS_GAME_ENGINE.EXE ...
> LAUNCHING GROUP BUY ...




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(https://i.imgur.com/ACN2zvs.jpg)

WARNING: POLYBIUS USES SPECIAL VISUAL AND AUDITORY EFFECTS.
PERSONS WITH SEIZURES, MOTION SICKNESS, CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA, DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME.


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The Carpet Kit
(https://imgur.com/XDv33dg.png)

Featuring agnostic UV-Printed mods, this kit brings classic arcade carpet stylings to your keyboard.
The carpet kit covers everything from 40s layouts up to F13 1800s in both ANSI and ISO.


The Redaction Kit
(https://i.imgur.com/mnaYFIs.png)

The redaction kit provides support for common spacebars. completing support for ortho, Alice, 660, and more

Colors

WARNING: Color information redacted. All colors except for the yellow (GMK CV) are RALs which will need color matching

Deskmats
900mm x 400mm x 4mm | Stitched Edges | Cloth Top
Beeps and Boops, Carpet, and Polyweave were designed in collaboration with Sour (https://www.instagram.com/sourmk/?hl=en)

(https://i.imgur.com/28duIAA.png)(https://i.imgur.com/tWwltok.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/TdNMuVU.png)(https://i.imgur.com/rB1oSOF.png)

RAMA | Xs and Os, Dual GLOW Enamel Infill

(https://i.imgur.com/z00eQTD.png)(https://i.imgur.com/GMJDuF9.png)

Space Cables

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

Confirmed Collaborations

More
Archetype

ArtKey

Destroyer Caps

Dusty Caps

GSK

Lazy Caps

PrimeCaps

Sinpra

SodieCaps


Vendors, Timeline, & Pricing

US: Space Cables (https://spaceholdings.net/collections/polybius/products/gmk-polybius)
UK: ProtoTypist (https://prototypist.net/collections/gmk-polybius/products/group-buy-gmk-polybius-day-1-special-offer)
EU: CandyKeys (https://candykeys.com/group-buys/gmk-polybius)
Asia: iLumkb (https://ilumkb.com/products/gb-gmk-polybius)
Oceania: SwitchKeys (https://www.switchkeys.com.au/products/gmk-polybius)
Canada: Ashkeebs (https://www.ashkeebs.com/product/gmk-polybius-keycaps/)

Starts: January 4th, 2021.
Ends: Feburary 3rd, 2021.

KitMOQSpace (USD)CandyKeys (EUR)ProtoTypist (GBP)IlumKb (SGD)SwitchKeys (AUD)AshKeebs (CAD)
Carpet (Base)500$135€124£120s$190$196$180
Redaction (Bars)100$25€24£22s$35$34$35
Xs and Os (RAMA)100$44€49£38s$62$59$60
Deskmats20$20€22£19s$28$30$28

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       Evolv | Alpha.Design (https://www.instagram.com/nathan.alpha.man/?hl=en)
(https://i.imgur.com/5gynpOF.jpg)(https://imgur.com/dIdm5Gb.jpg)

             SD / CP | Satisfactory Designs (https://www.instagram.com/satisfactory_designs/)
(https://i.imgur.com/OaWV5p5.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/kTnXquF.jpg)

Adélie | Abec13 (https://www.instagram.com/abec13.mk/?hl=en)
(https://i.imgur.com/XQ7opNZ.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/eGdqEFA.jpg)

                OGR | Alchemist Keyboards (https://alchemistkeyboards.co.uk)
(https://i.imgur.com/qzJw12f.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/yRbLz34.jpg)

Alice  | TGR (https://www.instagram.com/yuktsi/?hl=en)   
(https://i.imgur.com/PnkaPUK.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/SJcddLa.jpg)

Atlas | Nasp (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106683.0) 
(https://i.imgur.com/APn29yQ.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/A1806MC.jpg)

       J-02 | ProtoTypist (https://prototypist.net/)
(https://i.imgur.com/pFAPlfQ.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/mqX1tuF.jpg)

Jane | TGR (https://www.instagram.com/yuktsi/?hl=en) 
(https://i.imgur.com/06iCqEm.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/LGrjv2Q.jpg)

Changelog
12/28/20 | Vendors & Date Announced
12/7/20 | Small Kitting chages
12/2/20 | IC Posted

Socials

NathanAlphaMan
(https://i.imgur.com/1cm9kDU.png) (https://discord.gg/CDmzRRB) (https://i.imgur.com/ewQIJvH.png) (https://www.instagram.com/nathan.alpha.man/)

Octix
(https://i.imgur.com/1cm9kDU.png) (https://discord.gg/8etCvntT) (https://i.imgur.com/ewQIJvH.png) (https://www.instagram.com/octixkb/?hl=en)

Acknowledgments
Octix | For being my partner in crime in helping me make this set a reality
Plop | For the help in making the mods into something amazing
Sour | For the amazing work on the mats
Mek | For telling me to do better
BottomKlunk | For the constant feedback
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius | Day One Only: Buy A Base Kit And Get A Mat Half Off!
Post by: heymancomeon on Mon, 04 January 2021, 09:42:43
Looks great! I will certainly be picking up one of the day 1 bundles. I've been looking for a set with novelties included in the base kit since I can't currently justify spending $200 on keycaps. Excited to see this pan out.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius | Day One Only: Buy A Base Kit And Get A Mat Half Off!
Post by: Tyson on Mon, 04 January 2021, 11:01:00
Such a great set! :D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius | Day One Only: Buy A Base Kit And Get A Mat Half Off!
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Mon, 04 January 2021, 13:45:39
All vendors are now live!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius | Day One Only: Buy A Base Kit And Get A Mat Half Off!
Post by: Jo_hannes on Mon, 04 January 2021, 14:19:29
Hi,

I didn‘t see that this one was open now, so I will just quote myself from the IC thread: “I bought a mat and both kits. Very competitive Euro pricing, actually, very nice! So, the 50% for the deskmat are refunded later, I suppose? Well, congrats on a great set in any case!” /Johannes
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius | Day One Only: Buy A Base Kit And Get A Mat Half Off!
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Mon, 04 January 2021, 14:53:42
Hi,

I didn‘t see that this one was open now, so I will just quote myself from the IC thread: “I bought a mat and both kits. Very competitive Euro pricing, actually, very nice! So, the 50% for the deskmat are refunded later, I suppose? Well, congrats on a great set in any case!” /Johannes

Yeah, CandyKeys had some issues with getting the bundle setup. Go ahead and open a support ticket with them if you didn't get the deal
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius | Day One Only: Buy A Base Kit And Get A Mat Half Off!
Post by: alper_maestro on Mon, 04 January 2021, 15:45:11
I see that CandyKeys has released the GB products quite late in the day. Until when exactly is the day one discount valid?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius | Day One Only: Buy A Base Kit And Get A Mat Half Off!
Post by: Hdjekso on Mon, 04 January 2021, 19:24:13
Is the black CR or is it a custom color?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius | Day One Only: Buy A Base Kit And Get A Mat Half Off!
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Mon, 04 January 2021, 19:39:42
Is the black CR or is it a custom color?

It's a custom color
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius | Day One Deal Ends at Noon PST for US Buyers
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Tue, 05 January 2021, 13:32:10
One last bump, get in your day one purchases now if you want to get half off a deskmat!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius | Day One Deal Ends at Noon PST for US Buyers
Post by: idealape on Wed, 06 January 2021, 06:08:45
I kinda dig this set. Looks fun without being kiddish.
If wallet allows it I might pick this up last minute .
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: Xpliscit on Thu, 07 January 2021, 15:15:55
Are the files for that alice keyboard case online anywhere/open source? These look great with it
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: idealape on Fri, 08 January 2021, 07:34:18
Are the files for that alice keyboard case online anywhere/open source? These look great with it
yes here (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=95054.msg2661499#msg2661499) on this forum
also a revision on githhub (https://github.com/Zambumon/Lubrigante)

no thanks needed
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 08 January 2021, 12:16:29
(https://i.postimg.cc/QhDbxZ38/GMKpolybius-Status210108d.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: dvorcol on Wed, 20 January 2021, 20:34:46
(https://i.postimg.cc/cZYyyr9M/GMKpolybius-Status210120.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: norb on Thu, 21 January 2021, 12:04:37
how many deskpads does a single person need? my 200x90 desk screams "four" but i'm confused.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Thu, 21 January 2021, 13:10:43
how many deskpads does a single person need? my 200x90 desk screams "four" but i'm confused.

All of them :p
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: DeMechanica on Sun, 24 January 2021, 20:18:02
Such a unique set, truly iconic. Let's see that MOQ get hit!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: sevenseacat on Mon, 25 January 2021, 09:27:21
In all honesty I'm really surprised this hasn't sold a lot more. Can never tell which sets will go big...
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: elderbong on Mon, 25 January 2021, 10:19:55
In all honesty I'm really surprised this hasn't sold a lot more. Can never tell which sets will go big...
Right?  I would've expected this to hit MOQ a lot sooner, it's a gorgeous set.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: alper_maestro on Tue, 26 January 2021, 07:35:55
It's January, most people are still broke from the last month  ^-^
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: mustardgreens on Tue, 26 January 2021, 09:16:29
In all honesty I'm really surprised this hasn't sold a lot more. Can never tell which sets will go big...
Right?  I would've expected this to hit MOQ a lot sooner, it's a gorgeous set.
Gorgeous indeed. But printed mods is a dealbreaker for me, I buy GMK because doubleshot.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: dvorcol on Wed, 27 January 2021, 22:44:52
(https://i.postimg.cc/w9SH4q2m/GMKpolybius-Status210127.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: perry4761 on Fri, 05 February 2021, 09:35:17
Was MOQ met?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: nasp on Sat, 06 February 2021, 14:26:02
Was MOQ met?

I'm sure it blew past MOQ even before vendor extras.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: dvorcol on Sat, 06 March 2021, 22:33:59
(https://i.postimg.cc/kJB3QNhY/GMKpolybius-Status210203fin-Yext.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: NathanAlphaMan on Sun, 07 March 2021, 00:50:33
Show Image
(https://i.postimg.cc/kJB3QNhY/GMKpolybius-Status210203fin-Yext.png)


Thank you as always for the fantastic graphs Dvorcol <3
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: Protato_Tubby on Mon, 24 May 2021, 15:46:26
Do we have any updates on this?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: SwitchKeys on Mon, 24 May 2021, 17:24:49
Probably not for another 9 or so months
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: elderbong on Wed, 23 June 2021, 15:00:37
Do we have any updates on this?

Last I heard the person running the GB went on hiatus, no idea what the timeline on that looks like.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: Ensaum on Wed, 23 June 2021, 16:14:57
Kinda regret not buying this. I'm crossing my fingers I can get in on the extras.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: Tyson on Thu, 24 June 2021, 13:01:56
Do we have any updates on this?

Last I heard the person running the GB went on hiatus, no idea what the timeline on that looks like.

Nathan did take a step back from the hobby but I have full trust in him and Space to provide updates when there are updates.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: Bonobo on Fri, 25 June 2021, 10:03:30
I am sure that he will one day make another such a lovely project!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: PizzaForce on Fri, 19 November 2021, 10:50:45
I'm actually going to bump this since it has been a few months. I know Nathan was taking a break from the hobby and I know GMK lead-times are absolute trash right now, I would just appreciate acknowledgement that someone is still keeping this set in mind.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: NightFox99 on Fri, 19 November 2021, 15:14:26
I'm actually going to bump this since it has been a few months. I know Nathan was taking a break from the hobby and I know GMK lead-times are absolute trash right now, I would just appreciate acknowledgement that someone is still keeping this set in mind.

I do. Just received my Beebs & Boops + Polyweave deskmats while waiting to the carpet kit to arrive. Excellent design, a set that has a unique "personnality"
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: spacecables on Fri, 19 November 2021, 15:39:46
I'm actually going to bump this since it has been a few months. I know Nathan was taking a break from the hobby and I know GMK lead-times are absolute trash right now, I would just appreciate acknowledgement that someone is still keeping this set in mind.

Hey there, we are still actively speaking with Nathan regularly in regard to this project despite his leave.

Currently, the alpha colors were approved (R2 of samples) we are waiting for the color samples on the modifier keys, the projected fulfillment timeframe to the vendors (assuming color-matching is approved) is early Q2.

All desk pads and RAMA caps ordered independently of other group buy items have already shipped out as well.

I will try to personally be active in this thread with updates. For the time being, we have a dedicated channel in our Discord server that we have been posting small update snippets in.

If you have any further questions at all, please also feel free to reach out directly to our support staff here: https://spaceholdings.net/pages/contact-us

Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: LordHaveMercy on Sat, 20 November 2021, 22:42:15
I'm gonna ask a silly question here, but it's one I'd love an answer to...

Will there be extra deskmats for sale after fulfillment of GB? I had my eyes on a couple of them, but the clock ran out before I had the cash to commit.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: PizzaForce on Sun, 21 November 2021, 09:25:00
I'm actually going to bump this since it has been a few months. I know Nathan was taking a break from the hobby and I know GMK lead-times are absolute trash right now, I would just appreciate acknowledgement that someone is still keeping this set in mind.

Hey there, we are still actively speaking with Nathan regularly in regard to this project despite his leave.

Currently, the alpha colors were approved (R2 of samples) we are waiting for the color samples on the modifier keys, the projected fulfillment timeframe to the vendors (assuming color-matching is approved) is early Q2.

All desk pads and RAMA caps ordered independently of other group buy items have already shipped out as well.

I will try to personally be active in this thread with updates. For the time being, we have a dedicated channel in our Discord server that we have been posting small update snippets in.

If you have any further questions at all, please also feel free to reach out directly to our support staff here: https://spaceholdings.net/pages/contact-us

Great this is exactly what I was looking for. I will join the discord as well. Thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: spacecables on Wed, 01 December 2021, 09:47:44
I'm actually going to bump this since it has been a few months. I know Nathan was taking a break from the hobby and I know GMK lead-times are absolute trash right now, I would just appreciate acknowledgement that someone is still keeping this set in mind.

Hey there, we are still actively speaking with Nathan regularly in regard to this project despite his leave.

Currently, the alpha colors were approved (R2 of samples) we are waiting for the color samples on the modifier keys, the projected fulfillment timeframe to the vendors (assuming color-matching is approved) is early Q2.

All desk pads and RAMA caps ordered independently of other group buy items have already shipped out as well.

I will try to personally be active in this thread with updates. For the time being, we have a dedicated channel in our Discord server that we have been posting small update snippets in.

If you have any further questions at all, please also feel free to reach out directly to our support staff here: https://spaceholdings.net/pages/contact-us

Great this is exactly what I was looking for. I will join the discord as well. Thanks!

We definitely have a ton of desk pad extras that we already have in hand, just waiting on the keycaps to come in to list them!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: spacecables on Fri, 21 January 2022, 15:37:55
1/21/22

R1 of UV-printed modifier samples have arrived today for color evaluation.

Immediate thoughts are the following:

Yellow/Pink both look very good, will likely pass on this first round (pending review from NathanAlphaMan)

Green/Red/Blue/Purple are slightly off and will likely need a second round.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: idealape on Wed, 09 February 2022, 05:43:45
I believe this to be underappreciated... and from time to time think about this set.
I didn't join the GB, but hope to pick up extras...
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: elderbong on Sun, 22 May 2022, 11:46:26
Just curious: has GMK given any timeline on when the next round of samples will be provided?  Looks like there were 2 months between R1 and R2 of color evaluation, so I'm guessing we should be hearing about R3 soon?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: NightFox99 on Tue, 28 June 2022, 15:18:35
Just curious: has GMK given any timeline on when the next round of samples will be provided?  Looks like there were 2 months between R1 and R2 of color evaluation, so I'm guessing we should be hearing about R3 soon?

up
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: Rob27shred on Tue, 28 June 2022, 17:08:03
I believe this to be underappreciated... and from time to time think about this set.
I didn't join the GB, but hope to pick up extras...

I think a lot of people passed on this set for one reason or another (me included cause of the pad printing), but the copium will be strong when this ships. I'll probably spring for extras if I get the chance also LOL!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: Adqam64 on Sun, 02 October 2022, 03:56:13
Looks like prototypist have received their allocation which will shortly be shipped.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: mul7i on Sun, 02 October 2022, 12:34:05
def getting the extras  :cool: came in the hobby a little too late  :(
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: pixelpusher on Sat, 08 October 2022, 15:16:07
Hmm... I got my set yesterday.  The alphas don't really look like the renders at all, unfortunately.  I'm not so sure anyone color matched the alpha legends.  Modifier colors look good, but the pad printing is a bit off.  You can see some very small white edges on most of the graphics.  I guess that's just a limitation of the process?  I have a few GMK sets with pad printing and it is usually more obvious on darker caps. 
[attachimg=1]

I thought I was getting a medium gray for the alpha legends.  But these look very close to white.

Comparison with GMK White on Black:
[attachimg=2]
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: kiyoboard on Sat, 08 October 2022, 16:21:23
Hmm... I got my set yesterday.  The alphas don't really look like the renders at all, unfortunately.  I'm not so sure anyone color matched the alpha legends.  Modifier colors look good, but the pad printing is a bit off.  You can see some very small white edges on most of the graphics.  I guess that's just a limitation of the process?  I have a few GMK sets with pad printing and it is usually more obvious on darker caps. 
(Attachment Link)

I thought I was getting a medium gray for the alpha legends.  But these look very close to white.

Comparison with GMK White on Black:
(Attachment Link)

Thanks for posting this. I also got my set from extras and it looked way too close to WoB rather than the color in renders. I initially thought it is the lighting I had but didn't have too much time to confirm since I had a trip planned. But with your comparison, it is clear that it is very close(same?) to WoB.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: Ensaum on Sat, 08 October 2022, 18:36:52
My set seems to missing stepped caps lock.. Has this happened to anyone else?

Edit: just rewatched Lightnings stream and his base set is complete. I have reached out to Space.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sat, 08 October 2022, 20:03:53
Pixelpusher, left is WoB? I’m really surprised I had to think about it.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: Ensaum on Sat, 08 October 2022, 20:20:04
Compared to gmk black modi and og Cherry pom wob

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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Polybius
Post by: pixelpusher on Sat, 08 October 2022, 22:17:35
Pixelpusher, left is WoB? I’m really surprised I had to think about it.

It is, indeed