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【IC】GMK Forge (GB 3|20 - 4|20! - Pricing update and new vendor!)

类型: IC
作者: driftingbunnies
发布时间: 2019-08-10 12:27:41
更新时间: 2020-03-12 11:38:20
原链接: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101948.0


GB Post -> https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=105102.0
Current status:We’re waiting for the final quotes on the spacebars and secondary alphas kit. We’ll announce pricing next week and everything should be good to go! Pictures of the kits will be updated with renders once they’re available. Thanks guys! Let’s make this happen!

Huge shoutout to kinterra_ for the sick illustration
https://www.instagram.com/kinterra_/?hl=en
Vendors

  • US: TX Keyboards
  • EU: mykeyboard.eu
  • Asia: zfrontier
  • AUS: Daily Clack
    Pricing

    Artisan Makers
    Golden Star Keycaps!
    https://www.instagram.com/goldenstar_keycap/?hl=en
    The people behind Golden Star Keycaps have graciously decided to collaborate with us for GMK Forge. These are the two mockups that they provided and they’re currently working on the color matching process. I think they turned out amazing! I hope you guys are as excited about these as I am. GSK will be the ones managing the raffle and determining which sculpts will be available. However, we’ve both agreed that Magnus is perfect for this set so you can be assured that Magnus will be available. Keep an eye out for more information once the GB starts.
    Magnus

    Velites
  • Note: We also are talking with another artisan maker but we are not sure if he’ll be able to slot us in. We’ll keep you updated on this one.*
    More

Hey everyone! After receiving some feedback, I’m going to revamp what was GMK Burnt Orange to GMK Forge. Many of you really love the colorway, so the colors will stay roughly the same, but now we can introduce some novelties to go with the set!
Note: I had no idea that there was a GMK Forge that tried to run in 2018. That was before my time. I sent the GB runner a message to use GMK Forge but if that name is not available, I’ll update it to something else. I’ve been given permission to use GMK Forge! :thumb: We’re good to go.
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RAL and Pantone colors lit by daylight coming from the windows behind me.
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About
Forge
1a : to form (something, such as metal) by heating and hammering
Tracing back almost 9000 years, forging has played a large part in shaping the world we live in today. The art of forging was predominantly used in early human history to create weapons and tools using small fires. Later, charcoal forges were used to create bronze and iron which contributed to the production of weapons during the Dark Ages. As the technology improved, so did the tools and weapons that were created. Currently, forging is predominantly used to produce decorative objects from precious metals. The forge itself is a type of hearth used for heating metals. The heated metal comes out of the forge with a nice orange glow.
Design
The dark gray blue mods provide a foundation for the orange to shine as the fire from the forge. Using the Forge theme, there will be five kits. The Anvil kit (Base), Axe Kit (40s), Forgemaster’s kit (Novelties), and Molten White Alphas. The idea is to have a full (and heavy) base kit so that it will cover most common layouts (min ISO support included). Any uncommon layouts can look to the 40s kit. The accent legend has been changed to burnt orange to reduce the contrast with the other keys, but regular mods will be included for those who don’t like the accents. The novelties consist of a mixture of forging tools and the fictional side of blacksmithing as we see on TV, movies, and/or games. Depending on whether GMK can mold the small details, the novelties might change a bit to accommodate.
Kits
Anvil Kit (Base)

Hammer Kit (Split Spacebars)

Forgemaster’s Kit (Novelties)

Molten White Alphas (Secondary Alphas)

Renders
M60A

Iron165



U80A



Austin



Deskmat
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Special Thanks

  • Gondolindrim - Helping iron out the different kit names and novelty ideas

  • Abec - For renders and kit suggestions

  • OneCreativeMind - For creating the novelties

  • PheonixStarr - For helping out with colors and quick renders

  • J3ffLeopard- For general feedback and helping with the theme

  • Matt_Bass, Visionarie, Sushiimi, Moon, Mcnos, Aslejoh, Nebulant, ArcticFox, onefiftynine, Rensuya - For general feedback on the set

  • Fcoury, Jae, Worldspawn, Nat, Abec - for 40s kit feedback

  • Kingk22 - For the initial renders

  • MechsOnDeck and Texas Discord servers - For feedback and ideas
    To do:

  • Review suggestions/interest

  • Work on theme

  • Update IC with new theme and renders

  • Bring to vendors - Vendors let me know if you’re interested

  • Deskmat design

  • Finalize Kits

  • Get quotes from GMK in Q4 2019

  • Talk to Artisans/cable makers

  • Launch GB!
    Last but not least, I’d like to leave you with some great blacksmith sayings!

  • Strike while the iron is hot!

  • Iron sharpens iron

  • Never miss your anvil and whack your kneecap

  • Welding is like sewing with fire

  • All that glitters is not gold and all that’s black is not cold
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