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« on: August 28, 2011, 09:56:42 pm » |
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Since the GC#8 has fizzled out a bit (deadline went by 3 weeks ago, last post in the thread about 4 weeks ago) I am proposing a new challenge. Now I'm going to make it more interesting for people to join by adding a small prize for the winner: a 3 month Pro membership of instructables.com!
On your travels to faraway lands, you have picked up rumors of treasures the world has never seen, hidden away in a maze of caves deep in the jungle.. For days you trek through the thick undergrowth when finally you reach a mountain range. After exploring treacherous mountain paths for what seems like ages, you stumble upon the entrance of the cave system. Immediately you're overwhelmed by a mixture of emotions: you're glad you found the place, that's for sure.. and it's definitely an awe-inspiring sight; a gaping hole in the side of the mountain, leading to a cavernous space large enough to hold a small pyramid.. you're also a bit worried: for once the myth seemed, if anything, an understatement of the real situation.. if you're going to be exploring these caves, you'll definitely need a good source of light!
Luckily, you're traveling proper Victorian style: absolutely Solo when it comes to any and all discoveries you might make, but on the other side of camera lenses are hordes of porters carrying with them pretty much everything a well-off Steampunk gent or lady could wish for.. Off you go, ramsack your luggage, looking for that bright idea, a luminous invention to shed light on the situation..
You may use any and all item your SP character might possibly take with him/her while traveling. Go nuts, as long as you have a plausible explanation or backstory for the parts you used!
Rules:
- You do not have to be a gentleman to enter this challenge. Scallywags and Ladies allowed.
- You must post in this thread that you are participating to be counted in the challenge.
- You may use what ever tools to build your creation that are at your disposal. Ie: hammer, glue, screwdriver, ect.
- You will have one month to make your creation from the appointed start time.
- Pictures of the finished creation must be posted on the finishing day by midnight your time.
- I'll pick a winner at the end of September. The winner will receive a code good for a 3 month PRO membership of instructables.com!
- Have Fun!!
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D.Oakes
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« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2011, 12:26:34 am » |
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I'll bite, I've been meaning to get into spelunking.  Any specific continent or is that also open to interpretation? |
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TVC15
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2011, 12:47:12 am » |
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I'm in. Time to go through the basement boxes of "Things Not To Throw Away, Just In Case"
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Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time...
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D.Oakes
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« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2011, 12:54:30 am » |
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Is it alright that we ban anyone who speaks French or specifically lives in France, in doing some historical research I realize that they have an unfair advantage. I am kidding. |
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Prof. Michael Masters
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« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2011, 03:28:37 am » |
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Yes I do believe that I shall also throw my hat in the ring for this challenge.
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Professor Michael Masters
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VampirateMace
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« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2011, 05:01:45 am » |
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I'll give it a go.
I'd meant to ask in the last thread if someone else wanted to pick up the next challange, nice to see someone did anyways.
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Several modern detectives now claim that “Jack the Ripper” was actually named Carl.
“Carl the Ripper” just doesn’t have the same ring.
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Otto Von Pifka
Rogue Ætherlord
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goggles? they're here somewhere.....
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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2011, 05:48:45 am » |
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I will try my hand at this one, already have a few ideas rattling around in my head.
hopefully for once, I can actually get something done before the deadline comes and goes.
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akumabito
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« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2011, 10:52:06 am » |
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I'll bite, I've been meaning to get into spelunking. Any specific continent or is that also open to interpretation? I figure light is light, pretty much wherever you go! You can make it as simple as a candleholder, or as complicated as underwater lighting.. keep in mind though; you'll be exploring caves, and unless you find yourself a portable power source, it'll be one heck of an extension cable! |
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Prof.James Hermonimus Smy
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« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2011, 02:20:31 pm » |
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i think i'll bite aswell , just what i was going to do for my next costume piece anyhoo
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"Pip pip cheerio , for the tea won't drink it's self"
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Mr. Hatchett
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« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2011, 02:38:00 pm » |
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This one lines up with something I've had rattling around in my head for a while. Sign me up!
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Der Tinkermann
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« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2011, 06:16:51 pm » |
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I hope there's still room on the bandwagon?
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akumabito
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« Reply #11 on: August 30, 2011, 10:43:59 am » |
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The more the merrier!
Also: mods, would it be possible to sticky this topic?
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Dave the Troll
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« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2011, 11:42:52 am » |
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This is something that I've done before... So for your inspiration (for those that haven't seen this). |
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Wolf410
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« Reply #13 on: August 30, 2011, 03:24:08 pm » |
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count me in...i love the idea of this one sir!!
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Only In The Air Can We Be Truly Free
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Der Tinkermann
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« Reply #14 on: August 30, 2011, 08:24:58 pm » |
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I hope there's still room on the bandwagon?
I just earned myself a 3 month pro-membership on Instructables.......  but will still participate.... |
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mightybuddha
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« Reply #15 on: August 31, 2011, 03:33:24 pm » |
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I'd be interested  But I'm a complete noob! Is there a deadline for it to be finished? |
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akumabito
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« Reply #16 on: August 31, 2011, 05:23:04 pm » |
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I'd be interested But I'm a complete noob! Is there a deadline for it to be finished?
- I'll pick a winner at the end of September. The winner will receive a code good for a 3 month PRO membership of instructables.com!
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Madame Curatrix
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« Reply #17 on: September 06, 2011, 04:20:43 pm » |
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Hmmm, I've had some plans for a project of this nature for my character for a while. Might be a good time to follow through on said plans. Please accept my declaration of participation for this Challenge. |
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Cogni
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« Reply #18 on: September 07, 2011, 03:35:54 pm » |
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If it's not too late I'd like to tag in.
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Fortune favors the Bold.
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elShoggotho
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Tinkering for its own sake
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« Reply #19 on: September 08, 2011, 02:01:05 am » |
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Maybe... depends if the parts arrive on time. I might JUST have the right thingies for this one.
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DAMN YOU LINEAR CAUSALITY!!!! DAMN YOU TO HELL!!!!!
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akumabito
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« Reply #20 on: September 08, 2011, 02:07:02 pm » |
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*Bump because it's still not stickied* |
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VampirateMace
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« Reply #21 on: September 09, 2011, 05:01:28 am » |
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pssst - I sent a PM to a mod to get mine stickied.
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Lachlan_MacAuslander
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« Reply #22 on: September 14, 2011, 12:02:11 am » |
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Aha! Felicitious timing - I'm about to undertake my first pair of goggles (been paging through the 99+ page thread in Anatomical for inspiration), and adding a light source to them is high on my list of "Optional Awesomeness", if I can develop the necessary modding chops by the end of September... Which, since there's a local SF con that I'd like to debut my outfit at in October, works out nicely.
Now to find some tiny copper flanges...
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DJ Electfire
Deck Hand
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May Peace and Good Fortune follow you like shadows
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« Reply #23 on: September 15, 2011, 07:34:47 am » |
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I would love to get my fangs into this, alas I am discovering this a tad bit late! Too bad the last time I paused time (you can't actually stop it... but that's a lecture for another time!) I broke part my TDD (Time Dilatation Device) and one of my ESCs (Energy Storage Container) not only that but the recoil of time coming suddenly un-paused caused an earthquake! Anyways... one quick question... does the device have to be built starting now or can I have already started on it... I have many light-type steampunk creations in various stages of completion... Oh...more question does anyone have a wormhole generator? I need one to make another ESC...
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I strive to combine my love for art, steampunk and music in everything I create..... (Catch me on Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/DJElectfire) *NOTE* My main site is under continuing maintenance, so the best way to contact me is by email or Facebook. |
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akumabito
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« Reply #24 on: September 15, 2011, 01:43:40 pm » |
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Feel free to enter previously-half-completed projects.. if we haven't seen it before, it might as well be a new project, no?
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