http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/-t1.htm A place for writings of all shape & form Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:33:40 GMT 10 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/2849726963_ab9204e49a.jpg?v=0 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/-t1.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/steampunk-day-at-the-dicken-s-faire-t428.htm Miranda
So cool.

Miranda]]> The Library Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:33:40 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/steampunk-day-at-the-dicken-s-faire-t428.htm#5424 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/steampunk-day-at-the-dicken-s-faire-t428.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/hunched-over-the-olivetti-t366.htm 5.6. Kaboom So there's these guys at the pub. In relish. Temptin. I ask em if they know any sigs. 'Plenty,' they say. What's in it for me? oi askes, coyly like. 'Dunno. You get to fix radios in the service of Her Royal Majesty. You get to say "CP to Dragon One" and sh*t like that.' But then, get to fix radios? Me fingers twitch. 'Yeah,' says dey. 'But you get shot at.' Small drawback, thinks oi. 'Pay good?' 'Middlin'.' 'But oi get to fix radios.' 'Aye.' another short ponder. 'Under ... The Library Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:03:56 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/hunched-over-the-olivetti-t366.htm#4633 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/hunched-over-the-olivetti-t366.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/alternative-realitys-so-what-is-your-s-t291.htm Silas Morgan OK, I'm still fiddling with this; but there is another thread about an alternative reality, and I didn't want to mess with that one, But I'm sure that there are many different versions of how a Steampunk World would have come about. In mine; set in the Republic of California.... the Confederacy won the American Civil War (that doesn't mean that they conquered the Union, just that they got to succeed.)... I have a lot of it figured out, (I may write and post a comix story about it later.....), ... The Library Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:18:57 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/alternative-realitys-so-what-is-your-s-t291.htm#3544 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/alternative-realitys-so-what-is-your-s-t291.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/the-what-are-you-reading-thread-necroed-t57.htm OldProfessorBear The Da-Da De-Da-Da Code. My first attempt with this author, who is seriously hinged sideways.]]> The Library Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:27:46 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/the-what-are-you-reading-thread-necroed-t57.htm#491 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/the-what-are-you-reading-thread-necroed-t57.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/how-well-do-you-know-your-mad-scientists-quiz-t67.htm Steamblast Mary Test your knowledge of literature's mad scientists! http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/quiz/2008/sep/10/sciencefictionfantasyandhorror.cern My score: "You scored 7 out of a possible 14. You've emerged a fair way from the primordial slime but there's a long way to go before you're standing fully upright. Back to the lab." Back to Misunderstood Scientist school for me! Note: This is posted here in the Library, the reasonong being it's an article, ergo something ... The Library Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:26:20 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/how-well-do-you-know-your-mad-scientists-quiz-t67.htm#652 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/how-well-do-you-know-your-mad-scientists-quiz-t67.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/the-limerick-thread-t212.htm Dr Quack Alternatives ought to be tried.
But in trying to rhyme Goggles
I've already used "boggles"
But at the moment, that, the point, is beside.

So, I hope that you'll not be too miffed
If to "Spare Goggles" now that I shift.
For to post a po-em
Even if it's "pro temp"
Don't examine it's teeth, It's a gift.]]> The Library Mon, 06 Oct 2008 23:26:11 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/the-limerick-thread-t212.htm#2504 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/the-limerick-thread-t212.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/gaslight-fantasy-the-house-of-dead-whores-by-jaqhama-t283.htm Jaqhama For those of you who enjoyed my Ripping Yarn at BG, here's another tale of eerie going's on. The House of Dead Whores by Jaqhama I knew it was John. Not at first of course But as the atrocities continued…I began to suspect. How many times had he insisted that he could do it? How many times had he gnashed his teeth and wrung his hands and cursed the fact that the items he needed to complete his experiments were not readily available to him? “Fresh, Tobias. I need ‘em ... The Library Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:08:00 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/gaslight-fantasy-the-house-of-dead-whores-by-jaqhama-t283.htm#3439 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/gaslight-fantasy-the-house-of-dead-whores-by-jaqhama-t283.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/this-is-what-happens-t307.htm 5.6. Kaboom they were ken fine, and they were. in the shadow of the Citadel, they fought. how they rained it down, the fire, the madness, and still we rose up and said, 'ye shall nae hae this city'. They the French said, 'look, m8, we hae set yez on fire and the air smells as if a Pork Chop Roast.' And we said, ye bloy spalpeen bastards, this is our city and you will take it if we be dead or mouldering. And it sort of ended up that way. 'But we won. So f*ck off.' -monsieur le bastard ... The Library Fri, 17 Oct 2008 22:37:26 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/this-is-what-happens-t307.htm#3727 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/this-is-what-happens-t307.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/a-most-appropriate-speech-ahem-t13.htm Gazongola A speech to warm the hearts and minds of the last vestige of Brass Goggles (at least till it comes back from the dead). "This day is called the feast of Goggles: He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when the day is named, And rouse him at the name of Goggles. He that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on the vigil feast his neighbours, And say 'To-morrow is Goggles day:' Then will he strip his sleeve ... The Library Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:58:09 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/a-most-appropriate-speech-ahem-t13.htm#63 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/a-most-appropriate-speech-ahem-t13.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/steampunk-dnd-setting-t289.htm Alain Raethorne I know, I know, this has been brought up many, many times. This is a campaign world I've been working on for some time, and some of you may remember it from BG, ages ago: It's set in this world, but there are a few major differences: Major Countries of the World: Russian Empire, Holy Roman Empire (still exists), United Kingdom, Imperial Japan, America, and Australia. Russia: Russia is pretty much the same as it is in our world, but it now has a booming industrial economy thanks ... The Library Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:42:04 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/steampunk-dnd-setting-t289.htm#3511 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/steampunk-dnd-setting-t289.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/a-call-for-aid-t286.htm Jennette Haber i need input on a character design and this seemed the best place to come. imagine you're a 23 year old male police detective who, while attempting to defend a young women from an uncertain enemy, had your heart torn out and replaced by clockwork which has to be rewound every 48 hours, the key to which is kept safe by the young women who you protected. now, imagine you were going to get a heart tattoo on your chest to mask the clockwork mechanism and make it harder for others to notice ... The Library Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:03:06 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/a-call-for-aid-t286.htm#3496 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/a-call-for-aid-t286.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/astounding-adventures-t16.htm Captain Minty Gearhertz Due to the continuing loss of the BG forums (which drove me to facebook of all places ) i decided to continue work on a fiction i started waaaay back in april-ish, then hit a massive solid iron writers block (no thanks to a freind of mine) Well, the good news is i have written quite a bit and i have plenty of inspiration to go on, i was just wondering if anyone would like to feature in my story. I need taxi cab drivers, librarians, tutors, lords, ladies and thousands of others. As my story has ... The Library Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:18:50 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/astounding-adventures-t16.htm#72 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/astounding-adventures-t16.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/i-ve-written-a-steampoem-t38.htm Captain McCannon Bemoaning the loss of innocence and adventure, as you will see... P.S Yes, I did make up words. :3 - Back Then It Seemed Easy to lift and sail vertical, into the astronomical the aeronautical, drizzle meteorites like goldleaf onto milling seas Now thin veneer of cloth and crew seem unable to hold up to iron giants, twin colossals of reality and knowledge Something bigger, hurling headfirst into a hole of sky Sick with knowing what's on the other side I'd go anywhere ... The Library Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:02:45 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/i-ve-written-a-steampoem-t38.htm#314 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/i-ve-written-a-steampoem-t38.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/hms-ziggurat-rp-thread-roll-call-t19.htm Captain McCannon Adelaide and I were bemoaning the fact that as soon as we had time to further the RP story, Brass Goggles went down. Is anyone from the Daring Adventures of the HMS Ziggurat: Vol. 1 around on these forums? If so, speak now or forever hold your peace. Perhaps we can continue the RP here in the event that BG is down for longer? The Library Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:18:02 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/hms-ziggurat-rp-thread-roll-call-t19.htm#122 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/hms-ziggurat-rp-thread-roll-call-t19.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/another-steam-poem-t176.htm Max Von Hellbent Emboldened by Captain McCannon, I humbly and nervously submit for your entertainment, The Aethership Dragonfly Through the clouds she flies effortlessly in Dreams, Wafting high and majestic she follows the unknown streams. As real a ship known, as can be, Her story, little known, steeped with tragedy. An unnatural ship wandering through the skies, A ship with a crew of shadows, known as the Dragonfly. She breaches the clouds with her four main sails ... The Library Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:35:41 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/another-steam-poem-t176.htm#2001 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/another-steam-poem-t176.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/for-a-little-lighter-reading-t154.htm Dax I've was going through my stacks and found an old Roger Zelazny book called A Night at the Lonesome October. It involves all of our usual character preferences, a knife wielding protagonist named Jack, a night-walking count, a great detective, etc., in a power struggle as to whether to open the way for the elder gods to return. Highly recommended because: a. Good plot. b. Roger Zelazny c. Illustrated by Gahan Wilson d. Did I mention Roger Zelazny? And yes, The Chronicles ... The Library Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:39:56 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/for-a-little-lighter-reading-t154.htm#1666 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/for-a-little-lighter-reading-t154.htm http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/cale-cimmaron-a-barbarinan-in-the-age-of-steam-t110.htm A.G.Morgan ---Let it be known, Ladies and Gentlemen, That in the nineteenth century, in the time between the fall of the Emperor of the French and the first Great War, was an age unrecorded in conventional history, the Age of Steam. When great empires stretched across the world like blankets over the land and sea. Prussia with its iron strength and discipline, France and its shining culture, the ancient Empire of the Ottomans and their sun baked horsemen, China as eternal and mysterious ... The Library Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:31:13 GMT http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/cale-cimmaron-a-barbarinan-in-the-age-of-steam-t110.htm#1067 http://sparegoggles.forumotion.net/the-library-f8/cale-cimmaron-a-barbarinan-in-the-age-of-steam-t110.htm