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SpikedSynapse OP t1_iy4f8o1 wrote

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Classic Magic on the ever classy OGR by AKB.

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As a long-time fan of tabletop games, Magic: The Gathering has always been one of my favorites. With this set I am celebrating the classic look of Magic: The Gathering. These caps use the same uncial typeface that was used on early MTG packs. The colors are inspired by the back of Magic cards. This set has been designed to ensure that if multi-planar space wizards had mechanical keyboards, these are the caps they would use.

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concentus7 t1_iy6ylmt wrote

This is so much better than the "licensed" Kamigawa set. A couple points of constructive criticism:

  • The "tap symbol" tab should really be part of the base set. It's weird that most other mods in the base set have a themed legend, but that one doesn't (seems to be there in the render tho?). I do appreciate that you included it in the 40's compatibility.
  • Following the same vein on mods, it would be great if you could offer symbol-only mods for those that don't want to dive fully into the Magic-themed legends.
  • If the point is to stick to a pre-Mirrodin aesthetic, I would probably reconsider "equip" as a mod legend. That keyword didn't exist until Mirrodin and is not considered part of the "older" age of Magic.
  • Might be cool to consider making the number legends with a circle around them to call back to colorless mana costs.
  • I'm sure there is probably some "mandate" from high up that you have to have the branded Enter keys, but it would be much more nostalgic for Enter to be something like "Resolve" or another older keyword.
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rentar42 t1_iydfb2o wrote

Similarly re pre-Mirrodin aesthetic: The collorless mana symbol (used on the super/win key) is very new as far as Magic goes (introduced 2015), so it also doesn't fit in that old aesthetic.

I think it fits fine where it is and would personally prefer a slightly more modern aesthetic (could the shift key with a current tap symbol be an option?), but if consistency is desired, it shouldn't be there.

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HypotheticalRicotta t1_iy65mac wrote

I like the colors. Not so much the legends, but I understand that’s kinda the point. The modern mtg font is a lot more palatable imo.

I mean, still better than the licensed Kamigawa Neon Dynasty keycap set from earlier this year.

Would also prefer an enter key that wasn’t the mtg logo. Maybe it can say “tap” and have the tap icon.

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sagenki t1_iy68o6n wrote

In the geek hack render, one of the keys says “vigalance” instead of “vigilance”… either that’s an inside joke from magic that I don’t know, or it’s a typo…

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