PBT Blocks
PBT Blocks is an ongoing project centered around a keyboard keycap set inspired by the iconic square shape and retro gaming elements. Currently on hold for legal clarity, the project explores manufacturer options and features for potential collaboration. Stay tuned on Discord for updates.
Community Sentiment
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Sentiment Analysis
Positive Feedback
- Supportive of the concept and design of the project
- Wishes the project luck and expresses interest in following its progress
- Enjoys the novelty with the 'NEXT' box
- Thinks the idea is fantastic and wishes to see it shine
- Appreciates the alphas as representing the ghost in the game
- Likes the blocks chosen for the base kit
- Commends the overall composition and effort in the IC
- Acknowledges the unique design approach and encourages refinements
- Suggests split modifier kits as an alternative
- Encourages participation and feedback process
- Believes the keyset has great potential
- Excited about the project and wants to support with purchases
Negative Feedback
- Strong dislike for the overall design and comment on it being bland
- Concerns about copyright issues with Tetris
- Criticizes lack of originality and perceived low effort in design
- Expresses frustration about multiple ongoing ICs and lack of focus
- Questions the effectiveness of design choices and color usage
- Doubts its feasibility due to legal risks with Tetris IP
- Articulates a negative view on specific key placements
- Calls out perceived lack of respect for other creators' works
- Skepticism about the project's commercial success
- Critiques the desk mats as being copied from other sources
- Feels overwhelmed by the number of current ICs from the designer
- Questions the overall execution and potential crowding of the market
Suggestions
- Consider more vibrant colors for mods to enliven the design
- Make novelty keys reflect gameplay mechanics more closely
- Limit the scope of pending projects to focus on completing existing ones
- Reach out to Tetris IP holders for permission to use designs
- Possibly simplify designs to lower production complexity and costs
- Exploring collaborations with other creators for unique elements
- Consider the use of printed legends to reduce costs
- Align alphas and mods better in terms of design integration
Common Questions
- What strategies are in place for ensuring no copyright infringement?
- How do you intend to handle multiple projects simultaneously?
- Can there be a clearer presentation of kitting and key usage?
- What feedback has been received from earlier iterations?
- Are you collaborating with anyone for legal matters concerning the IP?
- Could you specify the novelty placements and their gameplay relevance?
- Is there a contingency plan if the project doesn't meet legal standards?
The thread shows a divided community response to the project, with a significant number of negative comments highlighting concerns around copyright and execution. However, there is also a good amount of positive feedback indicating interest in the concept. The overall participation suggests medium engagement with some continuous dialogue and suggestions from both supporters and detractors.
