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DCS Mountaineering

Preston Walz · 04 Apr 2022
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Closed on 14 May 2022. Check the thread for extras or updates.

DCS Mountaineering
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DCS Mountaineering

DCS Mountaineering is a keyset inspired by high-altitude mountaineering adventures. The set includes a variety of kits and accessories, offered by vendors globally, from April 15th to May 15th. Prices range across different components, with international pricing available soon.

119 replies
46,700 views
14 Jul 2021

Community Sentiment

48 votes

MEDIUM INTEREST
Positive21%
Neutral23%
Negative56%

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Sentiment Analysis

48
Total Votes
40
Feedback Items
21%
23%
56%
Positive (21%)
Neutral (23%)
Negative (56%)

Positive Feedback

  • Excited for this set, one of my most anticipated for 2022.
  • I really love this and the idea is great job!
  • I absolutely love this and hope I can afford it when it goes live.
  • Good on you for continuing your work despite the negativity.
  • I appreciate your commitment, small feedback might wanna try to get some better renders.
  • I really like the color of the accent keys personally.
  • The novelties stand out as more fleshed out than the rest of this IC, good job!
  • This colorway just screams Rolex Explorer II, and I love it.
  • Really loving this theme but it could definitely use some more variety.
  • Keep working hard to achieve your goals and maintaining your positive attitude.

Negative Feedback

  • The kitting needs work and too many changes to list.
  • Badly presented, even though the idea is good.
  • Theme colors lack contrast and come off as unappealing.
  • Renders are small and unclear, difficult to see legends.
  • Keysets do not follow common design choices, like accent colors.
  • Floating keyboard renders are frustrating and unrealistic.
  • Most comments reflect an ongoing struggle with the design clarity.
  • Several critiques about the keycap legends' legibility.
  • Inconsistent line width in the novelties makes them look unprofessional.
  • Many respondents are doubtful about the interest level in the set.

Suggestions

  • Consider changing the kit renders to avoid the floating effect.
  • Improve the kitting images to avoid excessive white space and pixelation.
  • Use a more creative font for the title banner.
  • Add F13 support to base kit for TKL compatibility.
  • Incorporate more contrast in the colorway for better legibility.
  • Rework the deskmat designs to adhere to topographical accuracy.
  • Consider removing redundant or uncommonly used keys from kits.
  • Adjust the legend colors to maintain a coherent design.
  • Explore the use of Wyse legends for greater appeal.
  • Suggest reducing the number of posts to streamline updates in the thread.

Common Questions

  • Asking if Captus is registered with GMK.
  • Inquiring about the color of the white used for the mods and macro kit.
  • Request for clarifications about key layout changes.
  • Wondering about the future plans for GB once interest is gauged.
  • Asking about the credibility of reported interest in the set.
  • Question regarding updates on design iterations.
  • Seeking confirmation about the rendering style being utilized.
  • Inquiring about the expected version differences in the GB.
  • Questions about how to address the concerns raised about visibility.
  • Curiosity about setting expectations for upcoming events or photos.
🤖 AI Summary

The thread has a high number of negative comments primarily focused on critiques of the design, kitting, and visibility of legends, which constrains overall interest. However, there are positive sentiment remarks, indicating a segment of community interest despite significant concerns.

Project Specs

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Specs Listed
Name
DCS Mountaineering
Release year
2022
Profile
DCS
Sculpted
Material
ABS
Layout Standard
Compatible with MX Style switches
Sub-Legends
Wall thickness
Legend method
Cherry legends
Color palette
Shine through
Pudding style