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BIGMamaSloth
2011-03-12, 11:11 AM
I remember seeing an early Victorian era steam punk setting here on the forums. It was really really low magic, and the only classes PC's could be were warrior or expert but the person who made the setting had ways for people to specialize within those classes.

It really intrigued me and looked very cool. I can't for the life of me remember what it was called, though. If anyone here remembers the name it would be great if someone could tell me. Or if anyone could just suggest things that are similar to this.

Oh and silly me, its for D&D 3.5
Miscast_Mage
2011-03-12, 11:21 AM
The only thing I can think of is Iron Kingdoms, if that helps.
FelixG
2011-03-13, 05:42 AM
Iron Kingdoms is a great steampunk setting, i am not sure I have seen the one you are looking into though.
dsmiles
2011-03-13, 11:54 AM
The only thing I can think of is Iron Kingdoms, if that helps.


Iron Kingdoms is a great steampunk setting, i am not sure I have seen the one you are looking into though.

Thirded. I don't remember the setting you're talking about, either. But Iron Kingdoms is an AWESOMESAUCE steampunk setting (as well as being the setting for Warmachine and Hordes).
Ravens_cry
2011-03-13, 01:30 PM
I heard they are bringing it back in print. Hopefully.
The Glyphstone
2011-03-13, 01:31 PM
Oh, that would be fantastic.
Ravens_cry
2011-03-13, 01:36 PM
Oh, that would be fantastic.
I have never played, but yeah, the fluff looks awesome in ways I can only describe with a Keanu Reeves-esque, "Woah."
The Glyphstone
2011-03-13, 01:52 PM
Ironically for a steampunk game though, the rules for guns are actually some of the worst crunch IK has.
dsmiles
2011-03-13, 02:07 PM
I have never played, but yeah, the fluff looks awesome in ways I can only describe with a Keanu Reeves-esque, "Woah."That does no justice to the setting. There are no sounds with which you can describe it's awesomeness. (I could say a few choice words about the aforementioned actor's acting skills, or lack thereof, but I won't.)
Point in fact:
http://iron-kingdoms.wikidot.com/local--files/start/thewalk.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y246/Spirry/pewpew.png
http://endlessgaming.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Mercenaries_Army_by_andreauderzo-400x309.jpg
http://sites.privateerpress.com/dispatch/07-seasons/images/kodiak-warpwolf.jpg
http://www.mattwilsonart.com/images/AdventureExpress.jpg
http://www.zaludnica.com/img/art/war-machines/war-machines28.jpg'Nuff said.
Ravens_cry
2011-03-13, 03:16 PM
Ironically for a steampunk game though, the rules for guns are actually some of the worst crunch IK has.
Yeah, it's almost as if they don't want you to use guns. For a steampunk world that IS weird.
dromer
2011-03-13, 08:34 PM
I remember seeing something on the IRC channel about Etherscope, if that's what you're looking for. However, I've never run a game of it so I don't know how good it is.
ShadowFighter15
2011-03-15, 12:33 AM
I heard they are bringing it back in print. Hopefully.

I remember reading on the Privateer Press forums that they've announced that they're working on a whole new system for the RPG rather than just trying to convert it to Pathfinder or 4e.

That being said - you can still buy the books as PDFs off Paizo's website (they still have print copies of two of the books as well).
Doc Roc
2011-03-15, 12:34 AM
Let me put it to you this way. When I build something, anything, I ask myself "Will this be half as cool as Iron Kingdoms?"
Ravens_cry
2011-03-15, 12:55 AM
I remember reading on the Privateer Press forums that they've announced that they're working on a whole new system for the RPG rather than just trying to convert it to Pathfinder or 4e.

That being said - you can still buy the books as PDFs off Paizo's website (they still have print copies of two of the books as well).
Well, I like Dead Trees, but that is good to hear.
Vulaas
2011-03-15, 02:23 AM
IK was one of my coolest experiences ever as a player. Yeah, some of the stuff is a little strange, and I don't quite get how to properly balance some of it, but overall it was one of my greatest gaming experiences ever.
FelixG
2011-03-15, 09:27 AM
I remember reading on the Privateer Press forums that they've announced that they're working on a whole new system for the RPG rather than just trying to convert it to Pathfinder or 4e.

That being said - you can still buy the books as PDFs off Paizo's website (they still have print copies of two of the books as well).

IK would be pretty bad ass with its own system...

Converting it to PF isnt that hard though either :smallbiggrin:
The Glyphstone
2011-03-15, 01:03 PM
I remember seeing something on the IRC channel about Etherscope, if that's what you're looking for. However, I've never run a game of it so I don't know how good it is.

I actually have a copy of Etherscope, though I've never played it. It's more of a Victorian cyberpunk than steampunk, right down to a gas-powered virtual reality, and rather uninteresting as a whole.


IK would be pretty bad ass with its own system...

Converting it to PF isnt that hard though either :smallbiggrin:

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FelixG
2011-03-16, 10:11 AM
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