类型: IC
作者: ChrisSwires
发布时间: 2018-03-01
07:58:28
更新时间: 2018-09-24 04:26:40
原链接:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=94310.0
DSA Alchemy
Updated Google Form interest check!
///NEWS - 9/24/18///
I’ve been in touch with SP a few times over the last
couple of weeks, and have seen some pre-production shots,
set is looking great (the alpha/modifiers contrast is
exactly what I was after), and it’s currently on track to be
released this week on PMK! It’s been a long ride.
///NEWS - 5/8/18///
I was in touch with SP throughout the
course of the interest check and they have decided that they
will be producing and stocking the set via PMK! As such set
design is now finalised (barring any issues that arise). The
set will be produced in PBT DSA dye-sub as was always the
intention and tentatively you can expect it to hit the store
late summer. It’s in the production queue as we speak.
I’ll
be returning to this as time allows in the meantime but only
do drum up some further interest and aid in the production
process as need arises, updates on timing will certainly
follow however. Thanks for all the support and interest
everyone, coming soon to a board near you!
Render on
Espectro (generated using kbrenders.com):
Norde TKL Render (generated using kbrenders.com):
Render on a M65 (generated using kbrenders.com):
Render on a Mechmini2 (generated using
kbrenders.com):
kle-render on a 65%:
kle-render on a 96:
60% Ansi Icon (alphas + Metallic and Alchemist)
And the revised set designs
Alphas:
Secondary Numerics:
TKL Modifiers:
Alternatives:
Ortho:
Extra Homing:
Spacebars:
International:
Numpad:
Metallic Kit:
Alchemist Kit:
This is my first foray into GeekHack really, fair to
mid term lurker here - some of you may know me from over
posting 40% boards with DSA over on /r/mk, others may not
know me at all, but I’m here to present DSA Alchemy!
I
designed this set initially for selfish reasons (I’m a DSA
fanatic and personally I love this colour-way) - however
after an initial IC there was some interest in me
progressing this in a more formal manner. Thus the IC is
born!
The basic concept behind this was a muted tone
set that can be used as a base for further customisation -
the colours have been picked to accentuate any additional
panache you’d like to add to the board by way of accents,
artisans, cabling, cases - whatever you crazy kids are up to
these days. I’m a big fan of subtlety in keycap design and
you can likely see I’ve taken design cues from granite and
canvas to name but a couple. A little spice is added by the
themed novelties - but again - I err to a simplistic school
of design, flavour in this case is added through the
addition of the set logo and alchemical symbols - rather
than over complicating the palette.
The intention is
for this to be PMK PBT dye sub, though that is not set in
stone, I’ve emailed PMK to see if they would expect any
issues with this (the legends on the accents showing some
colour inconsistency is my only worry there) and am awaiting
a response. //Update// I had a response
from SP who foresee no issues with the legend consistency
across the palette.
I’m hoping the idea has some legs
but would love to hear your feedback either way. This is my
first foray into set design so any pointers are not only
appreciated but in fact hoped for.
Thanks for reading
and I look forward to reading any further feedback!
///Updates///
So - I’ve updated the kits and generated a new form -
if you filled out the first, please resubmit a new entry if
you wouldn’t mind! Had 148 responses to form one - that’s
definitely given me inspiration to keep iterating.
From
the initial IC the major feedback was:
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Ortho! I’ve added a kit as requested, feedback appreciated.
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2: Keep the Mono base but add a secondary legends kit - done!
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3: More colours and icon mods - my original tease a month or so ago included a number of tertiary colours to add flavour. I’ve incorporated these into the new Alchemist kit. The two novelty sets are designed as optional mix ins, however the combination of both can be used to cover 60% Ansi with icon mods as a bonus!
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4: Extra homing - Done!
Keep the feedback coming and thanks to everyone that responded to R1, your feedback is the only way the set will improve, keep it coming! You’re all excellent.
///Updates 2/// -
From feedback I’ve reduced the text size on the modifiers and adjusted a few keys to remove overflow issues - they’re hanging together much more consistently now, updates reflected in kits below and updated within the Google form.
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Again from feedback I’ve reworked the novelty kits, I’ve jazzed up the legends and flattened the colour scheme to match the overall aesthetic better.
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Massdrop Form - I’m not intending to run this on Massdrop. I wouldn’t know where to begin with that anyway - this is just to help get visibility up.
///Numbers Update///
The first form closed with 142 entries, 2 no’s. The IC 2 form I have left open for the time being (the revisions are relatively minor) and here’s how it’s looking as it stands:
Chris