Hello! I have been wondering if anyone would be interested in joining a Steampunk RP, and have finally decided to put up an interest check to get that very question answered. For those of you who don't know what Steampunk is, I'll do my best to give a short explaination.

Steampunk is a sub-genre of fantasy that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. Most Steampunk works are set in an era where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century, and often Victorian era England—but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy, such as fictional technological inventions like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne.

Also, I've been toying with the idea of a more Fantasy-oriented twist to the Steampunk genere, something we call Full-Metal Fantasy: a combination of classic High Fantasy (Lord of the Rings, stuff like that: Elves, Dwarves, magic) and Steampunk.

Well, hopefully that has caught some attention, and equally hopefully, I'll hear from several of you soon.

Cheers,

TheWalrus

Sounds cool! I *heart* steampunk!

so the RP is going to be like the thief trilogy right?
The forces of mechanists and magicians hating each other and the world has been mostly protected by the machanist or the magicians?

It sounds like an interesting idea. I've always loved the idea of a 19th century setting, and this whole Steampunk thing reminds me of an Anime movie by the name of SteamBoy. Plus the added mixture of Fantasy makes it all the more enjoyable. If you get something set up I'd be glad to join in!

Sounds good, one question though: Is it an NRP? Because I have a pre-made nation I can use for it.

Wow, I've actually gotten replies! Well, to answer all of you:

1. Glad to hear that! Have a cookie!

2. I'm not familiar with the Thief Trilogy, but that sounds like leaning more towards the Fantasy aspect. In the idea that I have, there wouldn't be any war between groups, Nations yes, but there would be mechanists and mages.

3. Very good! Steamboy is an excellent example of the Steampunk genere. You also get a cookie.

4. No, this is not a Nation RP, sorry. Don't let that dissuade you at all though!

I would be more than happy to put the more Fantasy-oriented twist on this RP, but I'm not going to say either way until there is some more definite interest; I don't want to turn anyone off by setting the RP in one of the niches just yet.

Well, hopefully there will be some more interest, and if so, I'll post a bit more on the background for the world I have in mind.

Cheers,

TheWalrus

Perfectly fine, I have no objection...hehe, I like being a mage anyway.

Here's a thought, just throwing this out there: Steampunk Superheroes? I think the idea of a Victorian inspired steampunk superhero is cool. It’s not a very explored concept and I would totally be into that. *nibbles cautiously on cookie*

Glad to hear you're still on board Phidius.

As for the Steampunk Superhero thing, that does sound interesting, but not something that I'd like to do with my RP. However, I'd certainly be interested if someone else pitched that idea. *hint hint*

Well, even though I'd like more people on board for this RP, I will post a bit about the background and whatnot later tonight, just to give those that are interested something more to think about. "Sign-ups" are still open though, of course.

Cheers,

TheWalrus

Very glad I came across this site when I did, been wanting to do something with a steampunk setting for a while now but haven't really had the chance. So just chipping in to say that I'd be very interested in whatever path this decides to follow, can't wait to see where this goes.

Speaking of 'sign ups' where's the link to it...if it's up, that is.

So are there going to be any evil corporations? I'm so on the Mechanists side of things and I already have an idea for a character that I've been itching to let loose on the realms of RPG. Of course, he would have to be molded to fit into your idea of characters.


Something important about him though: Would there be like, clockwork pistols or whatever? Cause old school gunslinging would be a big part of this character >>

If I can,I would like to be able to mold either the magic or the animals.

Alright, there has been a bit more activity since I last looked, so I'll flesh out my idea a bit more. First though, it looks like most of us here want more of the Fantasy lean to the RP, and that's fine with me. Also, before I begin, I'll answer some questions that have come up:

1. No, there really aren't any corporations whatsoever, evil or good. But there are clockwork pistols...and magic ones too.

2. There are Druids, so animal control would be allowed somewhat. Somewhat.

Alright, so now then, on to some back story:

Our RP takes place in a land known as the Iron Kingdoms. Within the IK, you'll find a potent blend of steam power, gunpowder, swords and sorcery. Don't like guns in your Fantasy? Give the IK a chance; the IK may have pistols and steam engines, but it hasn't forgotten its fantasy roots, I don't even like to call it "steampunk," instead I call it "Full Metal Fantasy". In the lands of the Iron Kingdoms, you'll still find elves, dwarves and other old friends, though they all have a unique spin - to put it lightly. You'll also find the mighty Steamjacks -- each an amazing fusion of the engineer's and wizard's craft.

Strictly speaking, the term "Iron Kingdoms" refers to the lands of men; those kingdoms which signed the Corvis Treaties after the rebellion against the Ogth. There are four official kingdoms in total: Cygnar, Khador, Llael, Ord. In the frigid north, near the Glass Peaks, the dwarven kingdom of Rhul is found. To the northeast lies the mysterious homeland of the elves, Ios. In practice, the nearby elven and dwarven nations are often included when men speak of the "Iron Kingdoms."

Alright, hopefully that makes everybody happy and whets some appetites. Let me know what you all think and I'll put up a formal OOC when I can. Oh, and we will be centered around the Kingdom of Cygnar, something I'll flesh out when next we speak. And maybe a bit about Steamjacks too...

Cheers,

TheWalrus

I'm in, this seems promising. (on a totaly differnt subject, what's holding up Age of Steam Walrus? Do you know?)

Sounds great...I think I'll be a Steamjack.

Sounds really interesting, I'll join.

Sorry everyone, I am having computer troubles today. I will draw up the OOC as soon as I can, along with a second thread with story information. Sorry for the delay.

Cheers,

TheWalrus

Interesting... Is archery still okay in this... era?

ya that sounds really neet i think that i will join both is you start them