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Star Wars Keycaps: Sith Edition

This post gauges interest in a Sith-inspired Star Wars keycap set, focusing on black and red themes, ABS materials, and profile options like DCS, SA, or GMK. The intent is to capture an 'evil' aesthetic, with openness to a Jedi-based design if interest grows. Feedback is encouraged.

39 replies

9,875 views

25 Aug 2014

Community Sentiment

26 votes

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Positive38%

Neutral27%

Negative35%

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Total Votes

Feedback Items

38%

27%

35%

Positive (38%)

Neutral (27%)

Negative (35%)

Positive Feedback

Many community members express enthusiasm about a Star Wars themed set, with a specific fondness for the Empire Strikes Back.
There is strong support for using red and black colors, which exemplify the essence of evil.
Some members suggest that using keycaps of Darth Maul would provide a cool aesthetic.
Elrick appreciates the idea of a set inspired by one of the most interesting characters from Star Wars.
Several members are excited about the potential creativity and unique design of the keyset.

Negative Feedback

Concerns raised about copyright issues in using Star Wars logos.
Some members believe that there is a lack of contrast between red and black keycaps, which could affect visibility.
Past experiences of low sales for similar themed sets are mentioned, implying skepticism about the project's success.
Several comments caution about potential legal troubles in using recognizable terms or symbols associated with Star Wars.
Critiques suggest that many designs might not capture the intended menacing aesthetic.

Suggestions

Advocates propose adding distinct legends related to Sith culture for added thematic value.
Suggestions include using a deep red with silver legends for keycap designs to distinguish from other sets.
Recommendations to explore triple-shot methods for legend clarity.
Ideas to incorporate fun key legends like 'CHOKE,' 'MIND TRICK,' and character-specific themes.

Common Questions

Inquiries about the feasibility of designs without infringing copyright.
Requests for clarification on which logos could be used legally.
Questions regarding the profile styles that can be adopted for the keycaps.
Uncertainties expressed about meeting minimum order quantities for production.

🤖 AI Summary

The thread has a mix of excitement and skepticism, with some community members showing high engagement while others express concern about copyright issues and the success of past themed sets. Positive feedback outweighs negative, but there is a significant amount of neutral and constructive criticism, leading to a medium overall interest level.