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Title: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Sun, 22 June 2025, 16:03:34
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  GMK Medusa portrays a journey from innocence to vengeance, beauty to terror, all through the eyes of the most misunderstood monster of Greek lore!

WEBSITE | (https://sxmdesigns.com/gmk-medusa/) DISCORD | (https://discord.sxmdesigns.com/) INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/sxm_designs/)

IC FORM (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpTPBcyc03VYIdoQ7gSmGXPy1makxbVBJFpet2jSMUCKeI-g/viewform?usp=dialog)


Manufacturer   : GMK                                                      
Profile        : Cherry CYL                                               
Material       : ABS, Translucent                                         
Thickness      : 1.5mm                                                    
Novelties      : Double Shot and UV printed Spacebars                     

 
The Story Behind the Set


Medusa wasn’t always a monster. She began as a mortal priestess in Athena’s temple, known for her radiant beauty and devoted chastity. But fate played cruelly. Poseidon, god of the sea, violated her within the sacred temple. Instead of punishing the god, Athena turned her wrath on Medusa and cursed her by transforming her into a Gorgon, with snakes for hair and a gaze that turned men to stone.

Banished and feared, Medusa lived a lonely life of torment until Perseus, armed with divine tools, was sent to kill her. Upon her death, from her spilled blood were born two mythical sons — the winged horse Pegasus and the golden giant Chrysaor.


Novelty Breakdown


R1 Maiden Medusa : Symbol of purity and tragic innocence before the curse.
R1 Athena   –  Goddess of wisdom and war.
R1 Poseidon – God of the seas and storms.
R1 Gorgon Medusa and transformation – A tragic, vengeful figure innocence turned into mythic terror.
Dual-Face Medusa – One side as the innocent maiden, the other the cursed monster.
ISO Enter : Inspired by Perseus with the Head of Medusa by Benvenuto Cellini.
ANSI : Eyes of Medusa with a gaze of terror
R1 Backspace Snake – Elegant but deadly symbolic of the lore.
R2 Perseus’ Gear (Sword, Shield, Helmet) – His divine kit: the curved sword (harpe), mirrored shield from Athena, and the helm of Hades that made him invisible.
R3 Perseus’ Boots
R3 1.75u Temple of Athena
R4 Athena Shield
R4 Broken Scales
R4 Hades – Associated with the helm and the underworld.
R4 1.25u/1.5u Pegasus – The winged stallion born of Medusa’s blood.
R4 1.25u/1.5u Chrysaor – Born alongside Pegasus, depicted as a warrior.


 

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Kits are subject to change. More kits can be added if necessary. Feel free to suggest changes in the IC form.

Base Kit                                                    Novelties
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 Adddon Kit                                                    Norde Kit
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Queen                                                    Birth of Medusa
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F1-8X TKL by Geon



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Iron165 by Smith+Rune



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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Sun, 22 June 2025, 16:03:56
Reserved
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: Guuuf on Sun, 22 June 2025, 16:10:21
Great looking set! I’d love to see the NorDe and Addon kits included. Not too into novelties, and I think solid-colored spacebars would be a nice improvement.
Nice work!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: DirtyGingy on Sun, 22 June 2025, 16:13:41
This is definitely a cool design/idea. I like it. I don't like the look of GMK's first shot though. It's visually too busy through the translucent top
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: NihonCK on Sun, 22 June 2025, 17:45:06
i agree and like a normal spacebar, not interested in being forced into a novelty spacebar
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: dvorcol on Sun, 22 June 2025, 23:25:08
Please add a Numpad Enter to the Addon kit for full-size users. Without it, the numpad will look strange when using Enter and ESC from the Addon kit.

Same issue with the Novelties kit, but adding a novelty Numpad Enter is probably too expensive.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: atkins on Sun, 22 June 2025, 23:42:08
GMK Terror Below but nightmode
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: NihonCK on Mon, 23 June 2025, 00:01:53
also a recycled backspace from a previous project
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: Foxicious on Mon, 23 June 2025, 00:03:22
NorDe kit but no Greek alphas on a Greek mythology thematic set?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Mon, 23 June 2025, 00:42:58
Quote from: Guuuf on Sun, 22 June 2025, 16:10:21
Great looking set! I’d love to see the NorDe and Addon kits included. Not too into novelties, and I think solid-colored spacebars would be a nice improvement.
Nice work!

Quote from: NihonCK on Sun, 22 June 2025, 17:45:06
i agree and like a normal spacebar, not interested in being forced into a novelty spacebar

Thanks for the appreciation.
The current issue with kitting is that there is in general no kits where I can fit normal spacebars without bloating it up and making it super expensive.
What I can do however is rekit the addon to add normal spaces and seperate the novelties spacebars into another kit. If you have other ideas please feel free to comment in the IC form.
At this stage, changes to kitting is not an issue :)

Looking forward to hearing back more!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Mon, 23 June 2025, 00:46:21
Quote from: DirtyGingy on Sun, 22 June 2025, 16:13:41
This is definitely a cool design/idea. I like it. I don't like the look of GMK's first shot though. It's visually too busy through the translucent top
Thanks!!

I understand what you are saying about the internal structure. This is very very true for light colored keys. However, with the main colors being dark and with proper opacity tuning, the goal would be to minimalize the effect as much as possible while keeping the translucancy alive.
I will be sharing final samples before going into GB.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Mon, 23 June 2025, 00:48:11
Quote from: dvorcol on Sun, 22 June 2025, 23:25:08
Please add a Numpad Enter to the Addon kit for full-size users. Without it, the numpad will look strange when using Enter and ESC from the Addon kit.

Same issue with the Novelties kit, but adding a novelty Numpad Enter is probably too expensive.

Thanks for the suggestion! I will look into it!
Adding a numpad enter into the novelty kit would def be too expensive!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Mon, 23 June 2025, 00:50:24
Quote from: atkins on Sun, 22 June 2025, 23:42:08
GMK Terror Below but nightmode
:blank:

Quote from: NihonCK on Mon, 23 June 2025, 00:01:53
also a recycled backspace from a previous project
if it fits the theme it fits the theme :) No need to reinvent the wheel!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Mon, 23 June 2025, 00:51:52
Quote from: Foxicious on Mon, 23 June 2025, 00:03:22
NorDe kit but no Greek alphas on a Greek mythology thematic set?

The greek alphas were there in the first iterations but since it does not have full alphas coverage, it looks a bit weird.
If there is enough demand for greek alphas, I can surely introduce it!!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: bluntkrayon on Mon, 23 June 2025, 02:30:00
I think introducing Greek alphas would make sense for this set; worth doing I say.

Also would be good to consider some “stone” accents, maybe in place of the translucent teal accents.
Or even “stone” alphas (Greek subs).

Definitely would have an opaque space bar option to be in line with Esc and Enter.

Any plans for an artisan?

GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: Randomlosername on Mon, 23 June 2025, 02:52:21
Omgggg I freaking love this!!!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: B14ckbrook on Mon, 23 June 2025, 03:35:23
Love the set, not a fan of being forced to used a novelty space.

Great that they are in the Add-ons kit but please replace the ones in the Base kit with plain spacebars.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: Mr.RotKiv on Mon, 23 June 2025, 09:31:06
Looks cool. But please consider reserving the UV printed bars for the add-on kit. I’m fine with having plain ones in the base.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: Jo_Ro on Mon, 23 June 2025, 10:17:13
Quote from: Randomlosername on Mon, 23 June 2025, 02:52:21
Omgggg I freaking love this!!!

Same comment on the space - I'd probably be in for this set if it had a plain spacebar option. Cool set
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: kennnyshiwa on Mon, 23 June 2025, 10:47:08
Can't decide if I love the colors or the second desk mat more, the transparent alphas are also a really nice touch! Looking forward to seeing this in real life eventually
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Tue, 24 June 2025, 06:59:15
Quote from: bluntkrayon on Mon, 23 June 2025, 02:30:00
I think introducing Greek alphas would make sense for this set; worth doing I say.

Also would be good to consider some “stone” accents, maybe in place of the translucent teal accents.
Or even “stone” alphas (Greek subs).

Definitely would have an opaque space bar option to be in line with Esc and Enter.

Any plans for an artisan?

GLWIC!

Thanks a lot for the suggestions!! Adding a greek alpha kit will be part of my list of todos! Will put it in the IC form to collect feedback.
Currently no plans for artisans but will look out for artisan collabs!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Tue, 24 June 2025, 07:01:57
Quote from: Randomlosername on Mon, 23 June 2025, 02:52:21
Omgggg I freaking love this!!!
Means a lot! Thanks!

Quote from: kennnyshiwa on Mon, 23 June 2025, 10:47:08
Can't decide if I love the colors or the second desk mat more, the transparent alphas are also a really nice touch! Looking forward to seeing this in real life eventually

Thanks a lot! Really appreciate it! Personally, I am more drawn to the 2nd mat a bit more as well! The translucent keys, to me, would give a "'second skin" vibe! All part of the story telling!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Tue, 24 June 2025, 07:04:10
Quote from: B14ckbrook on Mon, 23 June 2025, 03:35:23
Love the set, not a fan of being forced to used a novelty space.

Great that they are in the Add-ons kit but please replace the ones in the Base kit with plain spacebars.

Quote from: Mr.RotKiv on Mon, 23 June 2025, 09:31:06
Looks cool. But please consider reserving the UV printed bars for the add-on kit. I’m fine with having plain ones in the base.

Quote from: Jo_Ro on Mon, 23 June 2025, 10:17:13
Quote from: Randomlosername on Mon, 23 June 2025, 02:52:21
Omgggg I freaking love this!!!

Same comment on the space - I'd probably be in for this set if it had a plain spacebar option. Cool set

Alright alright!! I heard you guys loud and clear :) Stay tuned for some new proposed changes! Really appreciate the feedback!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Mon, 30 June 2025, 01:19:47
Thanks a lot for the great initial feedback! I have read all the comments and feedback.

The next iteration of changes is coming soon! So stay tuned!  :cool:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: AMZ on Fri, 11 July 2025, 14:24:17
definitely in! For all kits and deskmats
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Sat, 12 July 2025, 14:50:06
Quote from: AMZ on Fri, 11 July 2025, 14:24:17
definitely in! For all kits and deskmats
Thanks for the love!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: SxM Designs on Sat, 12 July 2025, 15:07:37
Well I have all the new kitting and renders ready but Geekhack throws a 403 Forbidden error every time I try to post this/ update the post!
Untill the moderators or whoever is taking care of the technical part of the forum fixes this, I cant update my post.

So, if you want to see the new kitting visit my website

https://sxmdesigns.com/gmk-medusa/

Updates IC form : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpTPBcyc03VYIdoQ7gSmGXPy1makxbVBJFpet2jSMUCKeI-g/viewform?usp=dialog
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: meowoofun on Sun, 13 July 2025, 01:10:58
New kitting is much better, will def be picking up Nov, Greek Alphas and the addons!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: dinobx on Sun, 13 July 2025, 14:00:59
I love finally seeing some of that transparent abs. novelties also look amazing, but I would still love to see a text mods version aswell. Is that a consideration?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: Guuuf on Sun, 13 July 2025, 15:14:51
Now it‘s perfect imo! Thanks for the changes. Only R5 missing, but that‘s OK.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: dvorcol on Thu, 17 July 2025, 15:58:16
New kits:

(https://i.postimg.cc/NgGYmcNR/01e-Base-Medusa-kits-new-2.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/vMxyWXv2/02e-Novelties-Medusa-kits-new-5.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/sjBk4D5G/05e-Novelty-Spacebars-Medusa-kits-new-6.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/jKfVW2sG/06e-Addon-Medusa-kits-new-1.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/1ysZ1S1b/03e-Addon-Medusa-kits-new-1.jpg)

(https://i.postimg.cc/p21Njn5t/04e-Nor-De-Medusa-kits-4-1.jpg)


If you're reading this then my post wasn't caught by the "403 Forbidden" error, but I cannot explain why not. Know that the Geekhack development team is working to find a resolution - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=125397.0
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: bluntkrayon on Thu, 17 July 2025, 16:46:36
Any chance of a solid space bars in the same color as the Esc / Enter in the Add On kit?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Medusa : A Gaze Forged in Grief
Post by: Guuuf on Thu, 17 July 2025, 17:01:17
Can’t spot a single flaw for me, solid spacebars, 1.5u Super, an extra 1u Alt key, all perfect. R5 support would be the cherry on top, but definitely not a must. Count me in (maybe with all kits), as long as there’s an International kit!
Huge thanks for putting in the work, fingers crossed it makes it to GB just like this!