Pyramid 3/039: Steampunk
Get All Steamed Up! It was a time when the genius of gears and the power of perseverance seemed enough to shape the world. This month's Pyramid - the PDF magazine for roleplayers - revisits this exciting era¸ bringing to life the power of "Steampunk." This impossibly imaginative issue includes: "Order of Precedence¸" a look at social hierarchies and their implications in Victorian England. Written by GURPS Steampunk and GURPS Social Engineering author William H. Stoddard¸ this feature uses the guidelines of Social Engineering to bring interpersonal intrigue to your steampunk world. "Across Africa With Iron and Steam¸" an alternate-history campaign locale that expands the possibilities of the Age of Steam. Written by GURPS Fantasy-Tech 1: The Edge of Reality author Matt Riggsby¸ this near-historical setting provides info and history on the Trans-Kenya railway¸ including dangers (human and otherwise) and politics. It also comes with a map as well as GURPS vehicle stats for a personal airship. "Necromenschen¸" a guide to how to give that steampunk style to your zombie invasion. Written by GURPS Line Editor (and GURPS Undead author) Sean Punch¸ this ghoulish guide gives GURPS details and design options for getting your body moving! "The Clankers¸" this month's Eidetic Memory offering from GURPS Fourth Edition co-author David Pulver. This adventure outline puts the peace of the city in the heroes' hands¸ delivering GURPS vehicle and weapon stats for the cogwork creations in the process. "A Whisper in the Sky¸" a look at fantastic gliding innovations for your steampunk campaign. Written by GURPS WWII: Their Finest Hour author Michele Armellini¸ this one gives GURPS stats for its vehicles as well as optional rules to claim the heavens. "The Mohocks¸" a systemless gang to victimize the Victorian era. It gives their history¸ motivations¸ and main members. This Pyramid also offers the latest Random Thought Table from Steven Marsh's lab¸ a Murphy's Rules that goes back to the drawing board¸ and more. There's no doubt about it: This month's Pyramid is our steamiest yet!