Clockwork Empires -- a Steampunk-City Builder

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steve58

August 27, 2012, 04:36:14 PM
Just saw mention of this on that other site.  Thought there might be a Groghead or two (*cough* Gus *cough*) that might like this...

http://www.gaslampgames.com/2012/08/27/clockwork-empires-the-press-release/ 
 
http://www.pcgamer.com/previews/clockwork-empires-a-preview-of-gaslamp-games-lovecraft-laden-steampunk-city-builder/
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Gusington

#1
August 27, 2012, 04:50:33 PM
Oh...My...GAWD.

I'll conveniently ignore the fact that it is nicknamed 'project Odin'. Other than that...this has rocketed to #3 on my Want list.
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bob48

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August 27, 2012, 05:14:38 PM
Oh blimey, I likes the look of that.
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Nefaro

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August 28, 2012, 09:05:16 AM Last Edit: August 28, 2012, 09:06:47 AM by Nefaro
Considering I have 196 hours into Dredmor, I'll be curious as to how this will turn out.

Looks to be a mix of Steampunk and Lovecraft in a .. city-builder?   Weird.  It also implies that it takes a sadistic Roguelike approach, with similar difficulty and random generation.  And that could well be a good thing.  ;D 

Gusington

#4
August 28, 2012, 09:11:37 AM
I give them credit for taking the risk. And they had me at 'steampunk city-builder'...I am helpless to resist.
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W8taminute

#5
August 28, 2012, 09:25:44 AM
Gus wasn't there someone on the other site for gamers who like war called Odin?  That online handle sounds familiar and IIRC Odin was a douche.  Apologies if I'm wrong.  I think there is an Odin on civfanatics and he definitely is a waste of human blood tissue and organs. 

On another unrelated note: steve58, my heart skipped a beat after reading your siggie.  I'm really worried about what's going to happen on election day.


Back on topic.  This game is now on my radar.  Looks and sounds promising.
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son_of_montfort

#6
August 28, 2012, 10:19:38 AM
QuoteBut not all is well in the Empire. Strangers gather under lampposts and in bars, telling stories of Those That Live Beyond The Stars, operating in invisible geometries from another dimension.

Gus isn't the only one drooling.

Also, Dungeons of Dredmor is fantastic, so I have high hopes here!
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bayonetbrant

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August 28, 2012, 10:26:20 AM
There's a Mac version, too - HUZZAH!
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Gusington

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August 28, 2012, 12:45:58 PM
Yeah wait, it's that Odin I was referring to. I am curious if this will release this year. I am thinking not.
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steve58

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August 28, 2012, 03:28:11 PM Last Edit: August 28, 2012, 03:40:46 PM by steve58
I see unofficial talk/chatter of latter half of 2013...hopefully that doesn't get pushed into 2014. 

I'm looking forward to it.  I found this statement quite intriguing...

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@W8taminute – me too, but I feel O will have to get used to Chicago winters again... ;)
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bayonetbrant

#10
March 05, 2014, 11:40:10 AM
an update, of sorts

http://www.gaslampgames.com/2014/01/08/the-state-of-the-empire/

still doesn't seem any closer to completion
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March 05, 2014, 12:00:06 PM
Still registering for comment tracking.

And if they don't publish till 2015, that's okay with me, since I'm trying not to buy any new games this year at all.  ;D
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March 05, 2014, 03:21:19 PM Last Edit: March 05, 2014, 03:35:30 PM by steve58
Thanks for the update...seems like there are so many games out or being developed these days (and that's a good thing!) that this one keeps falling off my radar.
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The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.   Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.   George Orwell  The truth is quiet...It's the lies that are loud.   Jesus Revolution
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