Machina Obscura - A Steampunk Adventure http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:39:27 GMT 10 Machina Obscura - A Steampunk Adventure http://i66.servimg.com/u/f66/13/16/16/10/logo-f12.jpg http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/feed/? Greetings and salutations! http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/greetings-and-salutations-t141.htm Nitro411 Hello everybody, Steven here from the U.S.A. I've never really known much about Steampunk other than that it's based heavily on steam engines in the Victorian era. However as I've looked into it bit by bit, sure enough I became very interested in it as an idea. I've been a bit of a nerd my entire life, having played everything from Dungeons and Dragons, World of Darkness, WhiteWolf, Cyberscape and many other Roleplay systems to more traditional tabletop games such as Warhammer and War ... Introduce yourself Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:39:27 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/greetings-and-salutations-t141.htm#224 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/greetings-and-salutations-t141.htm Machina..? http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/forum-rpg-f77/machina-t138.htm Gearus could possibly finish it... If ya'll'd let me.]]> Forum RPG Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:26:21 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/forum-rpg-f77/machina-t138.htm#214 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/forum-rpg-f77/machina-t138.htm Afternoon, all http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/afternoon-all-t140.htm Callabryn This seems like such an interesting RPG, if it could only get off its feet! I'm Calla, an avid roleplayer, and i'll probably lurk this forum every now and then until it gets back in business. Then, I hope to unveil my idea for a character: A mad scientist, also a veteran of an ancient war, with an automatonic assistant, secretly housing the brain of a fallen comrade. :3 Introduce yourself Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:07:27 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/afternoon-all-t140.htm#221 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/afternoon-all-t140.htm Lots of echoes ... http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/general-discussion-f2/lots-of-echoes-t1.htm CaptZaphod Wow what an echo.

1st post Wootness!
pirat Very Happy

Hope others show up soon.]]> General Discussion Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:24:12 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/general-discussion-f2/lots-of-echoes-t1.htm#1 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/general-discussion-f2/lots-of-echoes-t1.htm Waah New Guy! http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/waah-new-guy-t139.htm luke1803 Recently got addicted to SteamPunk and everything about it and after two days of googling SteamPunk I finally stumbled along here =D
ATM I'm still trying to decide my character, have got it narrowed down to Gunslinger or Aeronaut...but even that may be subject to change. It's been a while since I've done any form of RP (excluding Fable) so I'm looking forward to getting going.

-Luke]]> Introduce yourself Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:59:23 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/waah-new-guy-t139.htm#215 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/waah-new-guy-t139.htm #1 Adventure (1): The Abyss FIRST POST http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/forum-rpg-f77/1-adventure-1-the-abyss-first-post-t130.htm Admin Number of allowed Players: 5-10 Gamemaster: Players (Characters) Deadline: February 7th (Saturday) Okay, I am opening the very first adventure "The Abyss", where you will get to know a lot of Cyclus' (that is the name of the planet) characteristics. You will encounter a lot of strange, even abnormal things on your route. I don't want to spoil the adventure, so I stop here. ^^ Just let me say that I have quite a marvelous story at hand! You will have to see for yourself what ... Forum RPG Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:59:45 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/forum-rpg-f77/1-adventure-1-the-abyss-first-post-t130.htm#167 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/forum-rpg-f77/1-adventure-1-the-abyss-first-post-t130.htm Hello there http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/hello-there-t137.htm jedediah My name's Jennifer and I live in Germany. I came here via DeviantArt and I've been interested in Steampunk for a while now, I just like the whole combination of futuristic high tech driven by steam and (more or less) Victorian age. I've done a lot of pen&paper RPGs, including a steampunkish campaign of 7th Sea set in 1880. Is it too late to join the Abyss-adventure? I know it's way past the deadline, but I would love to Introduce yourself Sun, 03 May 2009 14:01:52 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/hello-there-t137.htm#209 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/hello-there-t137.htm hello everybody. http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/hello-everybody-t136.htm Lt.Hobbes Hey all, i'm a 17 yr old steam punk enthusiast and not a total n00b to tabletop games. I've usually worked with the hero system though. This should be interesting though. I dunno, i guess maybe a point in the right direction would be nice. I've read the rules and classes and stuff, and if no one wants to give me a quick run-through i could make my character and start on my own...but then i wouldn't get to meet people. Introduce yourself Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:06:15 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/hello-everybody-t136.htm#200 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/hello-everybody-t136.htm Advertising http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/general-discussion-f2/advertising-t2.htm CaptZaphod
Thank you
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It says in the Character Creation Main Rules that you can "find a list of all available talents in the file 'Talents', the rules for activating/upgrading talents in the file 'Rules: Talents'." Unfortunately, I am unable to find the "Rules: Talents" File.
Could someone provide a link for me?

Muchly appreciated!]]> General Discussion Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:27:19 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/general-discussion-f2/a-question-about-experience-points-t135.htm#191 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/general-discussion-f2/a-question-about-experience-points-t135.htm hello out there http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/hello-out-there-t118.htm DRAWKCAB this whole project looks awesome (ran across it on Deviantart) only problem is i don't know what i'm doing...i know this is a work in progress at the moment so just tell me what to do and i'll do it. this whole thing looks pretty cool. Introduce yourself Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:19:35 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/hello-out-there-t118.htm#134 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/hello-out-there-t118.htm 1 Adventure (1): The Abyss (Character Pool) http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/forum-rpg-f77/1-adventure-1-the-abyss-character-pool-t134.htm Admin The Character Pool for the first Adventure, The Abyss. Please DO NOT answer on this thread, I will submit your characters you've send to me via pm. Thank you! Scroll down the answers for the character descriptions. 5-10 players 1. Laegnûr 2. DRAWKCAB 3. zurael 4. Artemis_Tesla 5. Seth edit 04Feb09 Allright, we have 5 players! Still, the deadline for this is on Saturday, so if anyone wants to join, please do Forum RPG Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:50:07 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/forum-rpg-f77/1-adventure-1-the-abyss-character-pool-t134.htm#174 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/forum-rpg-f77/1-adventure-1-the-abyss-character-pool-t134.htm Please allow me... http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/please-allow-me-t131.htm Artemis_Tesla ...to introduce myself, I'm a man of wealth and taste. .....well now that I got that out of My system, let me get down to the fun stuff. Call me Artemis Tesla, yes I named Myself after everyone's favorite mad scientist. and Artemis after the Hunter. Big fan of Alternate history and steampunk (the two would seem to go hand in hand but.....) got intrested in Steam punk after a odd dream i Had, involving a Steampunk California, and found this on Deviantart. I don't know much, ... Introduce yourself Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:07:25 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/please-allow-me-t131.htm#169 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/please-allow-me-t131.htm Steampunker from spain http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/steampunker-from-spain-t132.htm Laegnûr Hello!

As the subject said, I am a steampunker from Spain. I've some time reading this forum, but until today I have not introduced myself.

I knew this rpg, through the forum "Steampunk Spain", recently established. And this game is really great.]]> Introduce yourself Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:24:47 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/steampunker-from-spain-t132.htm#170 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/steampunker-from-spain-t132.htm "Steampunk Spain" http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/links-f7/steampunk-spain-t133.htm Admin ==Steampunk Spain==

A spanish forum for the Steampunk Culture.]]> Links Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:57:31 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/links-f7/steampunk-spain-t133.htm#171 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/links-f7/steampunk-spain-t133.htm reporting in http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/reporting-in-t115.htm zurael im a student pilot from canada, so if you want to know anything about fixed wing aircraft i may be able to help (ive already written the exam and passed, just need to get enough hours to do flight test)]]> Introduce yourself Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:32:35 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/reporting-in-t115.htm#130 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/reporting-in-t115.htm characters http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/commendations-and-critique-f4/characters-t129.htm DRAWKCAB where are we supposed to post completed characters, and could you give an example of the format you want character sheets in? Commendations and Critique Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:32:31 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/commendations-and-critique-f4/characters-t129.htm#166 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/commendations-and-critique-f4/characters-t129.htm Play the game online! (How to play MO forum RPG) http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/forum-rpg-f77/play-the-game-online-how-to-play-mo-forum-rpg-t128.htm Admin MACHINA OBSCURA – A Steampunk Adventure RPG Since there is so much interest in the game, but it isn’t yet finished, I decided to create a roleplaying round via forum (as so many of you have requested earlier) to ease the curiosity. This is, of course, a much more simpler version of the games’ rules, even different in some parts. I will act as game master, and try to submit at least two or three updates to the ongoing story per week (if someone else wants to act as temporary ... Forum RPG Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:23:18 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/forum-rpg-f77/play-the-game-online-how-to-play-mo-forum-rpg-t128.htm#165 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/forum-rpg-f77/play-the-game-online-how-to-play-mo-forum-rpg-t128.htm Oxmyx here, do you read? http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/oxmyx-here-do-you-read-t117.htm OxmyxWitz tzzzt! pop! Ah! Finally got this ether-radio working! Can you hear me? I'm a fan of the Myst series of games, which might be considered mild steam-punk. I like some steam punk as referenced/designed here, and was hoping to find a steampunk game my whole family and friends can play. I'm also working on a graphic novel, with some steam-punk elements. My artwork can be seen at http://abeowitz.deviantart.com/ (Though I'm reluctant to share all my ideas there, since there's so much ... Introduce yourself Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:17:56 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/oxmyx-here-do-you-read-t117.htm#133 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/oxmyx-here-do-you-read-t117.htm Salutations http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/salutations-t125.htm henge keeper I wanted to wish everyone a jovial salutations on this fine day. I am a young scholar attending the Savannah College of Art and Design, and an avid patron of all things steam punk. I am majoring in architecture, although I dabble in game design as well. I am producing a table top rpg of my own that I hope to produce in a few years. Introductions aside I am intrigued by what I see here. I am curious to see the mechanics of the game and to possibly run a test of the system with some of my ... Introduce yourself Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:23:40 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/salutations-t125.htm#157 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/salutations-t125.htm Greetings to all http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/greetings-to-all-t127.htm Thorngauge I am Professor Dreorig Obidiah Thorngauge, Captain of the Hinderscipe airship. She is a grand StormReaver, a vessel powered entirely by storing energy gathered from storm clouds. My shipmates and I are very eager to read more about this game. My lads expressed interest in table top gaming in steam on the way home from the Clockwork ball in NC. I love the art I found on Deviant art. My own Deviant art is located at http://talkingwolf.deviantart.com/ please come and visit. I love meeting new ... Introduce yourself Mon, 12 Jan 2009 18:06:35 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/greetings-to-all-t127.htm#159 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/introduce-yourself-f47/greetings-to-all-t127.htm The Machina Obscura Steampunk Adventure RPG project http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/get-started-f76/the-machina-obscura-steampunk-adventure-rpg-project-t126.htm Admin Wallpaper size: 1280x1024 download: =>Machina Obscura Wallpaper =>widescreen version Machina Obscura - A Steampunk Adventure Register now for free for deeper information, game paraphernalia and the rule system of the steampunk Adventure RPG Machina Obscura. (The game is still under construction, but its growing each day.) ============================================ Machina Obscura is a project to create a Steampunk Adventure RPG with Pen & ... Get Started... Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:16:42 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/get-started-f76/the-machina-obscura-steampunk-adventure-rpg-project-t126.htm#158 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/get-started-f76/the-machina-obscura-steampunk-adventure-rpg-project-t126.htm Merry Christmas, everyone! http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/general-discussion-f2/merry-christmas-everyone-t124.htm Admin


with best greetings, Florian]]> General Discussion Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:31:04 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/general-discussion-f2/merry-christmas-everyone-t124.htm#154 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/general-discussion-f2/merry-christmas-everyone-t124.htm about weapon tech http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/commendations-and-critique-f4/about-weapon-tech-t122.htm DRAWKCAB i was looking at your early weapons list and i have a question. have metal cartridges that utilize percussion caps (modern style rifle rounds, which were invented in the late 1800's) been invented yet in this world or is it still muzzle loaders or paper cartridges. when it comes to automatic weapons are they mechanically operated (utilizing recoil force to operate the reloading mechanism) or gas operated (not petroleum, but the gases released when a bullet is fired), or are they like the ... Commendations and Critique Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:31:11 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/commendations-and-critique-f4/about-weapon-tech-t122.htm#143 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/commendations-and-critique-f4/about-weapon-tech-t122.htm delusions of grandure http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/propositions-f75/delusions-of-grandure-t121.htm DRAWKCAB i have a few ideas for factions within the game (most of them from steam punk stories i wrote but weren't all that good) would you be interested or are there enough factions already? Propositions Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:14:13 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/propositions-f75/delusions-of-grandure-t121.htm#142 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/propositions-f75/delusions-of-grandure-t121.htm pre-release of Weapon List http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/weapon-list-f21/pre-release-of-weapon-list-t120.htm Admin Just a quick release of the current weapon list, for an artist that might be interested in drawing said weapons. thanks. Airship Weaponry Armored Turrets Bomb Cannon (Iron, Brass) Cluster Bomb Gatling Harpoon Harpoon Clamps Mortar Napalm Bomb Steam Harpoon Torpedoes Air Mines Air Buoy Elektric Weapons Teslarod Teslarifle Teslapistol Shocking Staff Shocking Boomerang Shocking Gloves Shocking Sword Electro Grenade Charged Knife Accelerator Charged ... Weapon List Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:04:35 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/weapon-list-f21/pre-release-of-weapon-list-t120.htm#141 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/weapon-list-f21/pre-release-of-weapon-list-t120.htm Preview List of Monsters & Foes http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/monsters-other-foes-f74/preview-list-of-monsters-foes-t119.htm Admin This list still needs some more monsters. Also, the battle system should be reworked, and after that I can distribute Healthpoiunts, Armor and Damage classes. So this is just a preview for now for the interested. I would be also happy about any addition to this list by you. Simply write a topic here => Propositions BESTIARIUM Wild Animals Reptiles Turtle Anaconda Alligator Crocodile Giant Saurians Predators Pteradon Sand Raptor Terror ... Monsters & other Foes Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:49:15 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/monsters-other-foes-f74/preview-list-of-monsters-foes-t119.htm#135 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/monsters-other-foes-f74/preview-list-of-monsters-foes-t119.htm Updates are coming....hopefully http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/general-discussion-f2/updates-are-cominghopefully-t116.htm Admin Hello everyone! I quickly wanted to inform you that I will finally have my own, personal internet connection at my new flat on Tuesday (hopefully, if all works smooth) and will thus be able to upload the game material easier and quicker, without having to visit Internet Cafés or sitting at my girlfriends (rather than cuddle with her). So watch out, there is more to come Also, I have tried to sort the topics in a convenient way, but if you have suggestions for improvement ... General Discussion Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:49:15 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/general-discussion-f2/updates-are-cominghopefully-t116.htm#131 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/general-discussion-f2/updates-are-cominghopefully-t116.htm Incandescent Light Bulb http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/electricity-manuals-f15/incandescent-light-bulb-t114.htm Admin Incandescent Light Bulb Description The Wonder of Electricity! Bring light even in the darkest corners, without the smell and dangers of standard paraffin lamps! Amazing! Required Job Points: (Electrician) 20 Neccessary Components Filament, Parrafin Lamp, Copper Wire Price n/a Availability good - This manual can be bought in nearly every bigger township. . Electricity Manuals Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:34:52 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/electricity-manuals-f15/incandescent-light-bulb-t114.htm#128 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/electricity-manuals-f15/incandescent-light-bulb-t114.htm Incandescent Light Bulb http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/electrical-appliances-f51/incandescent-light-bulb-t113.htm Admin Incandescent Light Bulb Description The Wonder of Electricity! Bring light even in the darkest corners, without the smell and dangers of standard paraffin lamps! Amazing! Neccessary Components Filament, Parrafin Lamp, Copper Wire Price n/a Used Slots 4 Availability medium - This item can be found in specialized businesses only. . Electrical Appliances Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:29:50 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/electrical-appliances-f51/incandescent-light-bulb-t113.htm#127 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/electrical-appliances-f51/incandescent-light-bulb-t113.htm Tungsten Metal http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/raw-recources-f56/tungsten-metal-t112.htm Admin Description A steel-gray metal, tungsten is found in several ores. It is remarkable for its robust physical properties, especially the fact that it has the highest melting point of all the non-alloyed metals and the second highest of all the elements after carbon. Tungsten is often brittle and hard to work in its raw state; however, if pure, it can be cut with a hacksaw. The pure form is used mainly in electrical applications, but its many compounds and alloys are used in many applications, ... 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This wealthy trading port situated in the Headlands of Northern Maccara is a hub for the trade between the Empires of the NCC, the Wavingotn Protectorate and the Kingdom of Astralia. Whilst it is often hard-fought, it can keep its independence by a system of carefully balanced pacts with the adversive Empires.

.]]> Independent Cities Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:48:01 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/independent-cities-f32/27-queens-harbour-t46.htm#60 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/independent-cities-f32/27-queens-harbour-t46.htm 26 - Hallows Pass http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/independent-cities-f32/26-hallows-pass-t45.htm Admin The City of Hallows Pass

This little trading town lies high up in the mountain at the mountain pass of the same name and is used by many mercantilist and even the raider gangs of the Badlands to re-supply. The tavern “Eagles Nest” is famous in all of the northern countries and part of many adventure stories.

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Independent Cities Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:34:10 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/independent-cities-f32/25-caminion-t44.htm#58 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/independent-cities-f32/25-caminion-t44.htm 77 - Heavensgate http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/independent-cities-f32/77-heavensgate-t43.htm Admin The City of Heavensgate Heavensgate is a bigger settlement high up in the mountains and is well-known for his outstanding philosophers. Many monasteries can be found here, and the monks are known to be the most peaceful human beings in this world. Some travelers come here from time to time to find their inner peace. The entrance to the city is protected by a high wall in the steep cliffs of the mountains, the only way through is the heavy stone door that the monks lift with an old, elaborated ... Independent Cities Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:29:27 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/independent-cities-f32/77-heavensgate-t43.htm#57 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/independent-cities-f32/77-heavensgate-t43.htm 01 - New Central http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/new-central-commonwealth-ncc-f24/01-new-central-t42.htm Admin The City of New Central Formerly a small fishing port at the mouth of the river Alass, the town quickly became rich and big after the first steam engine was invented here by a genius mechanic named William A. Thornston. Nowadays it is estimated that New Central might be the biggest city in the world! It most certainly is the city with the most technological wonders. New Central has its own steam-powered underground railway, a big train station, several landing points for airships and the ... New Central Commonwealth (NCC) Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:26:26 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/new-central-commonwealth-ncc-f24/01-new-central-t42.htm#56 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/new-central-commonwealth-ncc-f24/01-new-central-t42.htm The History of the New Central Commonwealth http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/new-central-commonwealth-ncc-f24/the-history-of-the-new-central-commonwealth-t41.htm Admin The History of the New Central Commonwealth The NCC is the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world. Formerly, it was a little poor kingdom with a corrupt king named Milaeos III, but after the steam engine was invented in a little fisherport named New Central, things changed. The city of New Central soon became richer and more powerful than the king, and the city council of New Central declared the independence of the city. But King Milaeos III did not want to loose his superiority ... New Central Commonwealth (NCC) Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:24:57 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/new-central-commonwealth-ncc-f24/the-history-of-the-new-central-commonwealth-t41.htm#55 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/new-central-commonwealth-ncc-f24/the-history-of-the-new-central-commonwealth-t41.htm 20 - Millers Tavern http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/independent-cities-f32/20-millers-tavern-t40.htm Admin MILLERS TAVERN This little village in Millers Grove is, though very small, quite known on the continent of Maccara. The famous Inn that gave the village of Millers Tavern its uncommon name is used by Travellers and Scoundrels alike as resting point before (and after) their dangerous travels through the deserted landscapes of the Badlands. The weekly Bazaar sells stuff from all over the continent, and for the many traders that pass through this village, this Bazaar is a great opportunity ... Independent Cities Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:47:36 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/independent-cities-f32/20-millers-tavern-t40.htm#54 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/independent-cities-f32/20-millers-tavern-t40.htm Pocket Gas Lighter http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/electricity-manuals-f15/pocket-gas-lighter-t39.htm Admin Pocket Gas Lighter Description: Tired of getting your matches wet? No problem for the Pocket Gas Lighter. A few electric sparkles will ignite the gas! Required Job Points: (Electrician) 60 (Explosives Specialist) 10 Necessary Parts: Gas Lamp, small Battery, Copper Wire Availibility: good - This manual can be bought in nearly every bigger township. Electricity Manuals Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:03:02 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/electricity-manuals-f15/pocket-gas-lighter-t39.htm#53 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/electricity-manuals-f15/pocket-gas-lighter-t39.htm About Classes http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/commendations-and-critique-f4/about-classes-t35.htm Italian Clockwork I've seen... there isn't one doctor-like?]]> Commendations and Critique Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:42:06 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/commendations-and-critique-f4/about-classes-t35.htm#48 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/commendations-and-critique-f4/about-classes-t35.htm Brassgoggles Steampunk Forum http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/links-f7/brassgoggles-steampunk-forum-t34.htm Admin Brassgoggles Steampunk Forum


THE most compelling Steampunk Forum on the Aether! Make sure to visit our friends at <a href="http://www.brassgoggles.co.uk/brassgoggles/">Brassgoggles</a>!!!]]> Links Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:44:16 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/links-f7/brassgoggles-steampunk-forum-t34.htm#47 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/links-f7/brassgoggles-steampunk-forum-t34.htm Surprise Attack - Action Card http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-battle-cards-f13/surprise-attack-action-card-t33.htm Admin Character Battle Card #4 "Surprise Attack" Description - Effects If your opponent is in attack range at the end of the turn, playing this card will enable you to attack twice this turn! Period of Effect this turn. Play out when? at the end of the turn when the opponent is in combat range. Character Battle Cards Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:40:15 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-battle-cards-f13/surprise-attack-action-card-t33.htm#46 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-battle-cards-f13/surprise-attack-action-card-t33.htm Sprint! - Action Card http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-battle-cards-f13/sprint-action-card-t32.htm Admin Character Battle Card #3 "Sprint!" Description - Effects You will gain 5 additional movement points for this turn. Period of Effect this turn. Play out when? at the beginning of a new turn. Character Battle Cards Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:38:22 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-battle-cards-f13/sprint-action-card-t32.htm#45 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-battle-cards-f13/sprint-action-card-t32.htm Blessing in Disguise - Action Card http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-battle-cards-f13/blessing-in-disguise-action-card-t31.htm Admin Character Battle Card #2 "Blessing in Disguise" Description - Effects Thanks to a lucky stumble, you can avoid getting hit by one adversarial attack roll. However, it takes time to get back on your feet. You will have to sit out for one turn. Period of Effect 2 turns. Play out when? in turn when successfully attacked. Character Battle Cards Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:36:11 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-battle-cards-f13/blessing-in-disguise-action-card-t31.htm#44 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-battle-cards-f13/blessing-in-disguise-action-card-t31.htm Berserker - Action Card http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-battle-cards-f13/berserker-action-card-t30.htm Admin Character Battle Card #1 "Berserker" Description - Effects You will get in a fearsome rage for 5 turns and thus earn a bonus of +2 on your Reflex and a bonus of +20% on your inflicted damage. However, you are not thinking about protection, so you also gain +10% on the damage you take. Period of Effect 5 turns. Play out when? At the beginning of a new turn. Character Battle Cards Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:32:41 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-battle-cards-f13/berserker-action-card-t30.htm#43 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-battle-cards-f13/berserker-action-card-t30.htm Mad Technologist - Character Class http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-classes-f1/mad-technologist-character-class-t29.htm Admin Character Class: The Description The Mad Technologist is a polymath, skilled in many disciplines. Often, the greatest groundbreaking inventions of the time were invented by Mad Technologists – yes, most of them are irreversibly crazy! A Technologist gains a bonus on Intelligence of +2, but because of his “strange behavior“ he gains a malus of -2 on Charisma. Starting Talents Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Mechanics, Electricity Starting Equipment Backpack, ... Character Classes Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:21:46 GMT http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-classes-f1/mad-technologist-character-class-t29.htm#42 http://machina-obscura.mo-rpg.com/character-classes-f1/mad-technologist-character-class-t29.htm