Monday, November 2, 2009
Steampunk As a LARP Game?
Steampunk, a term that can be used freely, in terms of fiction, has existed since the 1980s. Remember the 2003 film The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen? This film literally popularized the steampunk genre. It lists a subgenre of fantasy and science fiction exploration. While steampunk in any genre, be it futuristic, historic, or goth, steampunk, which is often the time is often used in the 19th century or the Victorian era. The dominant theme is science fiction or fantasy, fiction in which technological inventions were created and used. Basically, steampunk can include any previous or recent science fiction that took place within our culture. For example, you can rotate around the time where electricity had not yet been established and stressed spring steam or gadget. It revolves around a time when a mad scientist who can be found in his lab to create something dark and everything imaginable. Nowadays, Steampunk is not just a literary genre, but it is becoming a cultural lifestyle. While there are no standards or guidelines for steampunk, which is generally followed is grounded in the Victorian era. This can be seen in the grounds of any device, element, or element that is labeled as steampunk, in the case of binoculars, a watch, lighting and petticoats and bustles. Often, all labeled as steampunk is reinforced by a mixture of technology and vintage accessories. Even a phone can be used as an object until modified steampunk for Victorian look. Steampunk is many things, but everything depends on the fan. It was labeled as a crossroads of technology and romance, a kind of narrative, aesthetic, musical style and a sub-culture in evolution. It is a story that takes the reader until you feel the character in search of these new discoveries for themselves. Regard to technology and science. This is humanity at its basic form, the need to invent, create, tell stories and grow. Recently, a lot of LARP (Live Action Role Play), players have begun to create games based on the Steampunk style. Even Calimacil, LARP weapons began when fans asked to create a new Steampunk style sword.