What does Steampunk mean to you?

[kinzel]

OK gang --

in the spirit of learning and sharing, let me ask you a few questions, with some caveats --

first, do not run to wikipedia to find out the answer.
second, this is based on your own knowledge, your own opinion, and your own recollection
three, please don't read other answers first. If you want to discuss points with people, do so after you've answered for you.

1: What is Steampunk?

2: When did Steampunk start?


Thanks for playing!

Comments

[dmellieon.livejournal.com]

Steampunk for me is an emerging sub-genre of SF and F that combines the elements of gadgets, supernatural and all things Victorian/Edwardian. It can be alternative history or futuristic. As with Goth it is becoming a sub culture. I liken it to cyberpunk set in Victorian times. Think “Bladerunner” set in Queen Victoria’s England or the “Shadowrun” series/game in Edwardian times. Oh speaking of that – if you’ve ever played the role playing game Space:1889, you’ve touched on early steampunk. That game came out in the 1990s. Well, that all my memory has without google and Wikipedia support.
Hope this helps.

[cailleuch.livejournal.com]

Yah, I remember that game. Think I still have the box around here somewhere.

Every play Arcanum, Van Helsing or Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends? A few more games that I would categorize as Steampunk. Not big names but I teach Animation & Game Design so...

[dmellieon.livejournal.com]

Yes, we still have it somewhere in this mess we call a home. We have Arcanum but not the others. I will mention them to the GameMaster, aka Husband. Thank you.