Gaming

Rolling the Dice on Steampunk: Part Deuce

March 15, 2012

My last list of Steampunk RPGs resulted in several suggestions for a follow up to make sure I included some readers’ favorites. As I am always glad to expand horizons and answer to the people’s desires, here is a list of other table-top role-playing games with a Steampunk flare. Given the sheer number of options and varied genres to pull from, everyone is bound to find a game that speaks to them. Unhallowed Metropolis – While horror might not be the first genre brought to mind when a person thinks of Steampunk, it is still a very common...

Rolling the Dice on Steampunk

February 16, 2012

By M Gabriel Colbaugh

There are many in the Steampunk community that have sat down at a table, pulled out a character sheet and rolled some dice to determine the odds of surviving against some horrific monster or devious trap. Yes, Role-Playing is a familiar hobby to many with experiences ranging from the classic fantasy of Dungeons and Dragons all the way up to the gothic horror of White Wolf. Everyone has their favorites that they look back on fondly, or still like to pull out and give a spin from time to time with several friends over drinks and snacks. Steampunk is...

Top 10 Holiday Gifts for the Steampunk in Your Life

December 16, 2011

By Andrew Shaner

Top 10 Holiday Gifts for the Steampunk in Your Life

Have you been wondering what to get for the special Steampunk in your life this holiday season? Here’s a top ten list of gift ideas that will make you the best Santa ever. 10. Sucker Punch Blue ray Zack Snyder’s action-fantasy film takes on a uniquely Steampunk aesthetic and will be a welcome addition to any movie collection. The story follows a young girl nicknamed “Babydoll” who is held captive in an asylum by her evil stepfather. In order to survive, Babydoll uses fantasy to plan an escape from the institution. The visually stunning fantasy sequences all have a...

Android game Gaslight acts like Farmville for Steampunks

December 14, 2011

By Michael Burnside

Android game Gaslight acts like Farmville for Steampunks

The growing influence of Steampunk can be seen in the genre’s increased use in entertainment media. One of the latest examples is Gaslight, a game for Android tablets and phones. I jumped into Gaslight thinking that it was a real time strategy (RTS) game. I envisioned maneuvering armies of steam tanks and building the economic bases needed to produce such units. But Gaslight is not an RTS. You do get to build a base that can produce military units, but those units are hidden away from the main map. I struggled for a little bit trying to understand just...

Steampunk Papers!

December 7, 2011

By Cheryl Trent

Everyone works to fine tune their persona by adding embellishments and little features that add layers and flavor to their character. Jim Trent, who is currently working to raise money to publish his Steampunk Europa LARP, has put his Printing and Graphic Art degree to use, and created Steampunk Paperwork. You can find the start of this project on www.clgbutterfly.etsy.com. The documents include airship deeds, registration papers, and even Steampunk money for the World of Europa. Papers can add another level of authenticity to your fantastical concept. Did you buy your airship, or salvage it? What sort of cargo...

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