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 Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:31 pm
If asked, 'how does it work?" I'd rather get technobabble than 'it's magic.' Or 'these arcane gems power it'.
I WANT to hear of how the steam is pumped through tubes A and 6, while water flows down pipe B to the central heating chamber and the steam turning the fans, powering the locomotion of the arms, while the schlamophlange... *falls unconscious from imagining some strange steam machine with the sole purpose of folding his shirts...*
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:21 pm
SPI -14 If asked, 'how does it work?" I'd rather get technobabble than 'it's magic.' Or 'these arcane gems power it'. I WANT to hear of how the steam is pumped through tubes A and 6, while water flows down pipe B to the central heating chamber and the steam turning the fans, powering the locomotion of the arms, while the schlamophlange... *falls unconscious from imagining some strange steam machine with the sole purpose of folding his shirts...* Exactly! And to me that "see how it works" mentality is about as steampunk as you can get. (I said TO ME, don't go PMing me telling me how magic is a valid part of steampunk, because I know XD) But I too enjoy seeing how things work. Every single watch I have either was made or modified so you can see the inner workings. If you can't see the insides its just boring to me And I want a walking steam bot who's soul purpose is to steal and hide socks. So we think somewhat alike :3
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:44 am
Amossk Exactly! And to me that "see how it works" mentality is about as steampunk as you can get. (I said TO ME, don't go PMing me telling me how magic is a valid part of steampunk, because I know XD) But I too enjoy seeing how things work. Every single watch I have either was made or modified so you can see the inner workings. If you can't see the insides its just boring to me And I want a walking steam bot who's soul purpose is to steal and hide socks. So we think somewhat alike :3 why steal and hide socks? no, better question, who's socks? But I love to see how things work. I was a little disappointed by the lack of clockwork when I dissected a VCR though... Although I'd love a watch like that. I have a digital one... sweatdrop But the best part of seeing how it works is the idea that always comes to my mind: 'You can make this if you wanted to...' and that inspires me.
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:33 pm
SPI -14 Amossk Exactly! And to me that "see how it works" mentality is about as steampunk as you can get. (I said TO ME, don't go PMing me telling me how magic is a valid part of steampunk, because I know XD) But I too enjoy seeing how things work. Every single watch I have either was made or modified so you can see the inner workings. If you can't see the insides its just boring to me And I want a walking steam bot who's soul purpose is to steal and hide socks. So we think somewhat alike :3 why steal and hide socks? no, better question, who's socks? But I love to see how things work. I was a little disappointed by the lack of clockwork when I dissected a VCR though... Although I'd love a watch like that. I have a digital one... sweatdrop But the best part of seeing how it works is the idea that always comes to my mind: 'You can make this if you wanted to...' and that inspires me. Don't you see? Isent it obvious? I want it to steal 1 sock from every pair, rendering them completly useless. Then the world will crumble. people will be unable to go to work, they will be stuck at home looking for their socks. Solders will be unable to fight wars without 2 socks because they would get blisters. Armies will fall, empires will crumble and the world will bow down to me MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahaha...ha but anyway. I took apart several mechanical clocks, and I can say I was NOT dissapointed. they are chock full of moving brass clockworks :3 sucks that most clocks just have mini plastic gears and a ******** ++A battery in the back now >_>
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:56 pm
Yes, but I doubt my grandmother would enjoy it if I dissected the grandfather clock... with it's big brass pendulum...
Your sock plan has a few flaws: One is the ideal that everyone wears socks. the other is that everyone wears matching pairs.
I have at least 24 matching socks of the same type, and they go on any foot... steal half and I still have 12 socks.
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:56 pm
SPI -14 Yes, but I doubt my grandmother would enjoy it if I dissected the grandfather clock... with it's big brass pendulum... Your sock plan has a few flaws: One is the ideal that everyone wears socks. the other is that everyone wears matching pairs. I have at least 24 matching socks of the same type, and they go on any foot... steal half and I still have 12 socks. fine then. my other plan is to steal 1 chopstick from every pair in chin, thus rendering them useless. Then the chinese will starve and need to move to the US, UK and other such countries where the forks and spoons live. then they will become overpopulated and have a food crisis. we will then go to war over food and cause the apocalypse wich I will live out in my survival bunker. Then when the world is barren and empty...it will be mine >:3
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:13 pm
Except Canada.
Everyone forgets about Canada...
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:52 pm
SPI -14 Except Canada. Everyone forgets about Canada... What is this "Canada" you speak of?
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:33 am
Another wonderful poem pertaining to my views on the subject.
(And a cookie to anyone who can tell me who wrote it.)
To Science
"Science! true daughter of Old Time thou art!
Who alterest all things with thy peering eyes.
Why preyest thou thus upon the poet's heart,
Vulture, whose wings are dull realities?
How should he love thee? or how deem thee wise,
Who wouldst not leave him in his wandering
To seek for treasure in the jewelled skies,
Albeit he soared with an undaunted wing?
Hast thou not dragged Diana from her car?
And driven the Hamadryad from the wood
To seek shelter in some happier star?
Hast thou not torn the Naiad from her flood,
The Elfin from the green grass, and from me
The summer dream beneath the tamarind tree?"
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:09 am
Close call, both are cool, but I broke the tie with technology. It looks cool to see clock-work bits and metal. And there's that cool DIY aspect how anyone can do it. With alittle work, and bribing of my dad, even I could pick up wielding implements and go at it.
Seeing the moving parts of watches is great, I could stare at the working for hours. I wonder what's inside my mom's old watch? Ladies and gentlemen, disection may be in order ninja .
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:12 am
I'm more so of the mind that steam enhanced machinations with magical elements can work wonders. Also it adds the Applied Phlebotonium aspect.
If it ever came down to it though, I'd pick magic. For one reason alone, to qoute Luke Crane:
"There are limits to how destructive technology can be, however it just takes one wayward apprentice to "kaboom the world"."
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:21 pm
I love unpredictability and never knowing what can happen. I love elements of mystery and such, complicated minglings of energies to create a desired result.
Magic it is for me.
Though, I can't say I don't love Technology. I do agree, watching a see though clock is fascinating with all it's gears and ticking and tocking. My second most favorite site (other then Gaia, which will always get the #1) is How it Works.
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:34 pm
Iseult Afire Another wonderful poem pertaining to my views on the subject.
(And a cookie to anyone who can tell me who wrote it.)
To Science
"Science! true daughter of Old Time thou art!
Who alterest all things with thy peering eyes.
Why preyest thou thus upon the poet's heart,
Vulture, whose wings are dull realities?
How should he love thee? or how deem thee wise,
Who wouldst not leave him in his wandering
To seek for treasure in the jewelled skies,
Albeit he soared with an undaunted wing?
Hast thou not dragged Diana from her car?
And driven the Hamadryad from the wood
To seek shelter in some happier star?
Hast thou not torn the Naiad from her flood,
The Elfin from the green grass, and from me
The summer dream beneath the tamarind tree?" mmm, very thought provoking as for who wrote it....I have no clue *steals the cookie anyway* ninja
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:35 pm
Thani10 Close call, both are cool, but I broke the tie with technology. It looks cool to see clock-work bits and metal. And there's that cool DIY aspect how anyone can do it. With alittle work, and bribing of my dad, even I could pick up wielding implements and go at it. Seeing the moving parts of watches is great, I could stare at the working for hours. I wonder what's inside my mom's old watch? Ladies and gentlemen, disection may be in order ninja . indeed, I find few things more beautiful then the sight of brass cogs and clockwork bits working together in perfect harmony
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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 1:36 pm
Drew Zoe Zoe I'm more so of the mind that steam enhanced machinations with magical elements can work wonders. Also it adds the Applied Phlebotonium aspect. If it ever came down to it though, I'd pick magic. For one reason alone, to qoute Luke Crane: "There are limits to how destructive technology can be, however it just takes one wayward apprentice to "kaboom the world"." but wouldent that be a bad thing? To let such power be available to just anyone?
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