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Springheel: /* Lights */

2011-11-06T15:52:29Z

Lights

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	Magical lights require no fuel to function, and can burn for months or even years without going out. Most cannot be extinguished, though some forms of magical fire can be doused with water arrows.		Magical lights require no fuel to function, and can burn for months or even years without going out. Most cannot be extinguished, though some forms of magical fire can be doused with water arrows.

			Since lights are generally expensive, most poorer people go to bed when the sun sets. It is a sign of great extravagance and wealth to be able to host late-night dinners and parties, and wealthy aristocrats often don't go to bed until very early in the morning.

	== Electricity ==		== Electricity ==

Springheel: /* Appearance */

2010-03-01T18:47:15Z

Appearance

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	== Appearance ==		== Appearance ==
			[[image:steam-laptop.jpg\|thumb\|Even something as modern as a laptop can be made to look old fashioned.]]
	The more modern the technology is, the more effort should be put into making it look 'old fashioned'. While the steambeasts of the Inventor's Guild are clearly sophisticated robots, making them appear to be made of old fashioned gears, boilers and clockwork machinery allows them to fit into the steampunk setting. A robot that looked sophisticated--highly polished, no obvious working parts--would not. A normal gage might look too modern, but if it used an old-fashioned clock-hand for a needle and roman numerals, suddenly it seems to fit the setting.		The more modern the technology is, the more effort should be put into making it look 'old fashioned'. While the steambeasts of the Inventor's Guild are clearly sophisticated robots, making them appear to be made of old fashioned gears, boilers and clockwork machinery allows them to fit into the steampunk setting. A robot that looked sophisticated--highly polished, no obvious working parts--would not. A normal gage might look too modern, but if it used an old-fashioned clock-hand for a needle and roman numerals, suddenly it seems to fit the setting.

Springheel: /* Guns */

2007-11-22T22:16:45Z

Guns

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	== Guns ==		== Guns ==
	While explosive powder exists, handheld guns have never taken off as a weapon in TDM society. Foreign mercenaries occasionally carry flintlock weapons, but liquid fire, gas arrows and steam-powered ~~seige~~ equipment continue to satisfy the city's military needs.		While explosive powder exists, handheld guns have never taken off as a weapon in TDM society. Foreign mercenaries occasionally carry flintlock weapons, but liquid fire, gas arrows and steam-powered siege equipment continue to satisfy the city's military needs.

	== Appearance ==		== Appearance ==

Springheel: /* Appearance */

2007-11-22T18:32:58Z

Appearance

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	== Appearance ==		== Appearance ==
	The more modern the technology is, the more effort should be put into making it look 'old fashioned'. While the ~~steambots~~ of the Inventor's Guild are ~~obviously~~ sophisticated robots, by making them appear to be made of old fashioned gears, boilers and clockwork machinery~~, it~~ allows them to fit into the steampunk setting. A robot ~~the~~ looked sophisticated--highly polished, no obvious working parts--would not. A normal gage might look too modern, but if it used an old-fashioned clock-hand for a needle and roman numerals, suddenly it seems to fit the setting.		The more modern the technology is, the more effort should be put into making it look 'old fashioned'. While the steambeasts of the Inventor's Guild are clearly sophisticated robots, making them appear to be made of old fashioned gears, boilers and clockwork machinery allows them to fit into the steampunk setting. A robot that looked sophisticated--highly polished, no obvious working parts--would not. A normal gage might look too modern, but if it used an old-fashioned clock-hand for a needle and roman numerals, suddenly it seems to fit the setting.

	For some examples of making modern technology look like steampunk, see here:		For some examples of making modern technology look like steampunk, see here:

Springheel: /* Guns */

2007-11-22T18:29:41Z

Guns

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	== Guns ==		== Guns ==
	While explosive powder exists, handheld guns have never taken off as a weapon in TDM society. Foreign mercenaries occasionally carry flintlock weapons, but liquid fire, gas arrows and steam-powered seige equipment ~~continues~~ to satisfy the city's military needs.		While explosive powder exists, handheld guns have never taken off as a weapon in TDM society. Foreign mercenaries occasionally carry flintlock weapons, but liquid fire, gas arrows and steam-powered seige equipment continue to satisfy the city's military needs.




	== Appearance ==		== Appearance ==

Springheel: /* Lights */

2007-11-15T23:43:36Z

Lights

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	== Lights ==		== Lights ==
	Gas and oil lamps are the most common form of lighting in the city. Torches are used in poorer areas of town, or in places where people don't go very often, like basements or the sewers. Only the wealthy can afford electric lights, and they must have a generator nearby to function. Magical lights are not uncommon, as the [[Mages]] of the Hermetic Order often give them as gifts to the city or to powerful aristocrats.		Gas and oil lamps are the most common form of lighting in the city. Torches are used in poorer areas of town, or in places where people don't go very often, like basements or the sewers. Only the wealthy can afford electric lights, and they must have a generator nearby to function. Magical lights are not uncommon, as the [[Mages]] of the Hermetic Order often give them as gifts to the city or to powerful aristocrats.

			Magical lights require no fuel to function, and can burn for months or even years without going out. Most cannot be extinguished, though some forms of magical fire can be doused with water arrows.

	== Electricity ==		== Electricity ==

Springheel: /* Steamworks */

2007-11-15T23:40:45Z

Steamworks

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	== Steamworks ==		== Steamworks ==
	Steam technology has been around for some time, and there are many steam-powered inventions in use. Paddle-boats running on steam engines cruise up and down the river alongside traditional sailing ships. Houses of the wealthy are heated with steam boilers and steam-powered generators. Just about everything with moving parts in the city is powered by steam.		Steam technology has been around for some time, and there are many steam-powered inventions in use. Paddle-boats running on steam engines cruise up and down the river alongside traditional sailing ships. Houses of the wealthy are heated with steam boilers and steam-powered generators. Just about everything with moving parts in the city is powered by steam.

			Coal is the primary source of fuel for larger steam generators, and most larger houses and mansions will have a 'coal room' in the basement where fuel is kept.

	== Clockwork ==		== Clockwork ==

Springheel at 23:39, 15 November 2007

2007-11-15T23:39:03Z

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 The technology of the TDM setting ranges from late medieval to early Victorian, often side by side. Generally speaking, the more modern the technology, the more expensive it is and the less likely it is to be in common use (which is why things like large-scale rail systems do not exist).
 == Appearance ==
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 === Switches ===
-Don't use modern looking buttons or small modern light-switches, but instead try hand levers or hanging ropes that turn things on and off.  Small wind-up cranks are also appropriate.
+Avoid modern looking buttons or small modern light-switches, but instead try hand levers or hanging ropes that turn things on and off.  Small wind-up keys or hand cranks are also appropriate.
 === Glass ===
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 === Electrical Devices ===
 Add prominent metal spikes (antenna).  Make the object larger than it might otherwise be, to hold the mysterious working parts inside.  Using brass for important metal parts is effective.  Avoid blinking, coloured lights.

Springheel at 22:58, 13 November 2007

2007-11-13T22:58:41Z

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	== Appearance ==		== Appearance ==
	The more modern the technology is, the more effort should be put into making it look 'old fashioned'. While the steambots of the Inventor's Guild are obviously sophisticated robots, by making them appear to be made of old fashioned gears, boilers and clockwork machinery, it allows them to fit into the steampunk setting. A robot the looked sophisticated--highly polished, no obvious working parts--would not. A normal gage might look too modern, but if it used an old-fashioned clock-hand for a needle and roman numerals, suddenly it seems to fit the setting. ~~That said~~, here are some tips:		The more modern the technology is, the more effort should be put into making it look 'old fashioned'. While the steambots of the Inventor's Guild are obviously sophisticated robots, by making them appear to be made of old fashioned gears, boilers and clockwork machinery, it allows them to fit into the steampunk setting. A robot the looked sophisticated--highly polished, no obvious working parts--would not. A normal gage might look too modern, but if it used an old-fashioned clock-hand for a needle and roman numerals, suddenly it seems to fit the setting.

			For some examples of making modern technology look like steampunk, see here:
			* http://www.datamancer.net/steampunklaptop/steampunklaptop.htm

			Here are some general tips:

	=== Switches ===		=== Switches ===
	Don't use modern looking buttons or small modern light-switches, but instead try hand levers or hanging ropes that turn things on and off.		Don't use modern looking buttons or small modern light-switches, but instead try hand levers or hanging ropes that turn things on and off. Small wind-up cranks are also appropriate.

	=== Glass ===		=== Glass ===

Springheel: /* Appearance */

2007-11-09T22:13:07Z

Appearance

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	== Appearance ==		== Appearance ==
	The more 'modern' the technology is, the more effort should be put into making it look 'old fashioned'. While the 'steambots' of the Inventor's Guild are obviously sophisticated robots, by making them appear to be made of old fashioned gears, boilers and clockwork machinery, it allows them to fit into the steampunk setting. A robot the looked sophisticated--highly polished, no obvious working parts--would not. A normal gage might look too modern, but if it used an old-fashioned clock-hand for a needle and roman numerals, suddenly it seems to fit the setting. That said, here are some tips:		The more modern the technology is, the more effort should be put into making it look 'old fashioned'. While the steambots of the Inventor's Guild are obviously sophisticated robots, by making them appear to be made of old fashioned gears, boilers and clockwork machinery, it allows them to fit into the steampunk setting. A robot the looked sophisticated--highly polished, no obvious working parts--would not. A normal gage might look too modern, but if it used an old-fashioned clock-hand for a needle and roman numerals, suddenly it seems to fit the setting. That said, here are some tips:

	=== Switches ===		=== Switches ===
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	=== Electrical Devices ===		=== Electrical Devices ===
	Add prominent metal spikes (antenna). Make the object larger than it might otherwise be, to hold the mysterious working parts inside. Using brass for important metal parts is effective. Avoid blinking, coloured lights.		Add prominent metal spikes (antenna). Make the object larger than it might otherwise be, to hold the mysterious working parts inside. Using brass for important metal parts is effective. Avoid blinking, coloured lights.


	== Steamworks ==		== Steamworks ==