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Author Topic: The Steampunk 10 Commandments  (Read 2142 times)
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« Reply #25 on: October 13, 2010, 01:04:30 pm »

Thou shalt not murder....unless it's a good song and your standing in the shower.
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« Reply #26 on: October 13, 2010, 01:16:01 pm »

Thou shalt not duplicate anothers design

Remember the spirit of Steampunk and keep it holy

Thou may be a jerk, but never in Steampunk character
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« Reply #27 on: October 13, 2010, 01:46:45 pm »

This has so much potential, but I'm drawing a ruddy blank.  Ah well.  Perhaps another day. 
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« Reply #28 on: October 13, 2010, 01:55:41 pm »

Thou shall not draw a ruddy blank.  Thou shall draw inspiration from wherest ever thy can.
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« Reply #29 on: October 13, 2010, 01:57:10 pm »

THOU SHALT NOT WORSHIP FALSE COGS

THOU SHALT NOT TAKE VERNE'S NAME IN VANE
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« Reply #30 on: October 13, 2010, 02:32:19 pm »

THOU SHALT NOT WORSHIP FALSE COGS

THOU SHALT NOT TAKE VERNE'S NAME IN VANE
In vain, good Sir. That also goes for Wells.
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« Reply #31 on: October 13, 2010, 02:37:56 pm »

Thou shalt not create lists determining what is and what is not, steampunk.
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« Reply #32 on: October 13, 2010, 02:46:25 pm »

THOU SHALT NOT WORSHIP FALSE COGS

THOU SHALT NOT TAKE VERNE'S NAME IN VANE
In vain, good Sir. That also goes for Wells.

Wells... now that's a deep subject...
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« Reply #33 on: October 13, 2010, 02:55:40 pm »

Dont jurdge others cogs or your cogs will be jurged (<might be some cleaning up spelling here)
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« Reply #34 on: October 13, 2010, 05:29:26 pm »

Thou shalt not create lists determining what is and what is not, steampunk.

I refer you to my earlier post.

THOU SHALT NOT OBEY THE RULES. Wink
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« Reply #35 on: October 13, 2010, 06:06:57 pm »

Thou shalt not create lists determining what is and what is not, steampunk.

I refer you to my earlier post.

THOU SHALT NOT OBEY THE RULES. Wink
...so, I have to disobey the rule which says THOU SHALT NOT OBEY THE RULES, in which case do I have to obey the rules or just this one? (or not, or ...  Undecided)
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« Reply #36 on: October 13, 2010, 08:05:04 pm »

Absolutely. And as frequently as possible.
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« Reply #37 on: October 13, 2010, 09:21:25 pm »

Mad Scientists:-
Thou shalt remember, that if thine experiments do not go bang, then thou art going wrong!
Remember, Igors aren't just for life they're for (your) lifetimes.
When entertaining demonic or elder gods, politeness, might saveth your life.
If thine neweth lifeforms doth not match upto thine expectations, maketh sure that they hath been house trained, neutered & vaccinated, before given away as family pets.
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« Reply #38 on: October 13, 2010, 11:33:02 pm »

perhaps I approached this a bit too seriously, but... well here are nine I came up with off the top of my head.

Thou shalt not diminish any who embrace the ways of steampunk, no matter how small the manner of that embrasure.

Thou shalt not cash in on the trend of steampunk while neglecting the spirit of steampunk.

Thou shalt not sully the name of steampunk or use the term in vain.

Thou shalt not cast aside the old and broken.

Thou shalt not claim what thou dost not own; be it object, idea or accolades.

Remember the past from which the influences are drawn, and keep their memory alive.

Honour those that came before, the sacrifices they made and the discoveries they left to all.

Thou shalt favor quality in craft, as well as manor.

Thou shalt seek to learn and discover.

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« Reply #39 on: October 14, 2010, 08:52:48 am »

Thou shalt pay no attention to those whom shalt seek to deride us. 
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« Reply #40 on: October 14, 2010, 12:49:30 pm »

perhaps I approached this a bit too seriously, but... well here are nine I came up with off the top of my head.

Thou shalt not diminish any who embrace the ways of steampunk, no matter how small the manner of that embrasure.

Thou shalt not cash in on the trend of steampunk while neglecting the spirit of steampunk.

Thou shalt not sully the name of steampunk or use the term in vain.

Thou shalt not cast aside the old and broken.

Thou shalt not claim what thou dost not own; be it object, idea or accolades.

Remember the past from which the influences are drawn, and keep their memory alive.

Honour those that came before, the sacrifices they made and the discoveries they left to all.

Thou shalt favor quality in craft, as well as manor.

Thou shalt seek to learn and discover.



Well done sir, a worthy list
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« Reply #41 on: October 14, 2010, 08:45:40 pm »

Thou shalt remember, that if thine experiments do not go bang, then thou art going wrong!

Oh? Oh. Well ... fnargle it. Undecided
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« Reply #42 on: October 14, 2010, 09:02:56 pm »

Thou art given the freedom to criticise the attire of abusive non-SPs, but only after they hast criticised your apparel.

Thou shalt do proper research using the in-house search facility, before starting new threads. (im possibly guilty of this.  Embarrassed )

The in-house WHAT!?

(Just joking, just joking...) Wink
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« Reply #43 on: October 16, 2010, 08:27:47 am »

Must admit that I've never been one for rules and regulations and, given the diverse nature of Steampunk, I doubt I could come up with a single one that everyone would accept.

Still, here goes:

"Be splendid to everybody."

"Do what thou willt shall be the whole of the Law."

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« Reply #44 on: October 16, 2010, 10:35:56 am »

Wilt what thou do, shall be the whole of the law if you're inventing a new type of weedkiller.

Regular watering, Captain.

Especially the Brains!!
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« Reply #45 on: October 16, 2010, 11:25:33 am »


"Do what thou willt shall be the whole of the Law."


Hail Eris!  Wink

My contribution: "Thou shalt not reanimate the dead without a permit."
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« Reply #46 on: October 16, 2010, 12:06:53 pm »


"Do what thou willt shall be the whole of the Law."


Hail Eris!  Wink

My contribution: "Thou shalt not reanimate the dead without a permit."

Variation on a theme: Let the dead be dead, unless for scientific purposes.

(and No, zombie hunting is not a scientific excercise.. unless of course, one is doing research as to the effects of / containment of a zombie outbreak. And if you just paint RESEARCH on your battle-wagons.. welll.. we'll be watching you!)
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« Reply #47 on: October 16, 2010, 03:23:54 pm »

Thou shall render 'props' as though they are functional-no parts hither dither for the sake of OOOOOOh,AAAAhh.



And how 'bout that poor Dr.Steel? 
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« Reply #48 on: October 16, 2010, 05:49:41 pm »


"Do what thou willt shall be the whole of the Law."


Hail Eris!  Wink

My contribution: "Thou shalt not reanimate the dead without a permit."

Variation on a theme: Let the dead be dead, unless for scientific purposes.

(and No, zombie hunting is not a scientific excercise.. unless of course, one is doing research as to the effects of / containment of a zombie outbreak. And if you just paint RESEARCH on your battle-wagons.. welll.. we'll be watching you!)

Join 'GREENPIECES' today and help to oppose 'Commercial Zombieing.'
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« Reply #49 on: October 16, 2010, 05:53:09 pm »


"Do what thou willt shall be the whole of the Law."


Hail Eris!  Wink

My contribution: "Thou shalt not reanimate the dead without a permit."

Variation on a theme: Let the dead be dead, unless for scientific purposes.

(and No, zombie hunting is not a scientific excercise.. unless of course, one is doing research as to the effects of / containment of a zombie outbreak. And if you just paint RESEARCH on your battle-wagons.. welll.. we'll be watching you!)

Join 'GREENPIECES' today and help to oppose 'Commercial Zombieing.'

Watch "Zombie Wars" on Animal Planet and Discovery Channel.. Grin
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