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Friday, February 3, 2012

Niki Minaj and David Guetta - Turn Me On Music Video

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Facebook Peeps! I Need Your Help!!

Get Tephra Cracked Monocle crew to dance to I'M SEXY AND I KNOW IT! https://www.facebook.com/#!/questions/371376826211210/

After smashing their kickstarter goals, they are SEXY!!

Want to help smash through their current goal too?
Check them out on Kickstater here:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/257331192/tephra-the-steampunk-rpg

Make them earn every penny they have raised with this dance!!

(Even if you have not been able to donate, you can vote on the victory dance!!)

Many thanks for your help!!!

289 Backers - $16,862 pledged of $1,000 goal - 54 hours to go!

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

274 Backers

$15,907 Pledged of $1,000 Goal

3 DAYS TO GO

3 Days To Go! How far will TEPHRA go?!

267 Backers

$15,542 Pledged of $1,000 Goal

3 DAYS TO GO

SUPPORT TEPHRA TODAY!

TEPHRA, The Steampunk RPG recently posted on KICKSTARTER!
What could this mean to you?
This is a chance to have your character immortalized into one of the adversaries to be included in the special edition kickstarter adversary booklet! (Well, that is just one of the super cool rewards... Read on for more!)

What rewards are there for the donation levels?

Pledge $5 or more
Our Gratitude - you'll be listed on our website as one of our donors.

Pledge $15 or more
A Thank You Card - we'll send you a thank you card as well as a little random goody (such as an adversary, news article, or lore character). We'll also list you on our website as one of our donors.

Pledge $30 or more
Tephra: Core Rulebook - you'll receive one of the first copies of the Tephra Core Rulebook and be listed as a donor on our website.

Pledge $45 or more
Tephra and a Dicebag - you'll get one of the first copies of the Tephra Core Rulebook and a hand-made dicebag (by our staff) with a few of our D12s inside. Of course, you'll also be listed as one of our donors on our website!

Pledge $70 or more
Tephra, a Dicebag, and some Adversaries - you'll get the Tephra Core Rulebook, a hand-made dicebag with some of our D12s, and a packet filled with adversaries that we've made specifically for our kickstarter backers! Need I say that you'll be listed on our website?

Pledge $100 or more
Tephra, Tephra, Tephra, Dicebag, and some Adversaries - not only are you getting the Tephra Core Rulebook, you're getting THREE of them (your players need them too!). You'll also be getting a large hand-made dicebag, several D12s, our adversaries packet, and noted on our website.

Pledge $150 or more
Become an Adversary! - Look at the $100 Reward. Not only are you getting everything there, you'll also be able to describe yourself to one of our game developers, and we will MAKE YOU (or your alternate personality) into one of the adversaries to be included in the special edition kickstarter adversary booklet.

Pledge $250 or more
Narrator's Set - You'll be getting five Tephra Core Rulebooks (one for yourself and one for each of your players). We'll include the limited edition adversary packet, a large dicebag full of D12s, character sheets, pre-made characters, and some previews of our upcoming expansions. And who knows, we might even list you as a donor on our website!

Pledge $500 or more
See the Narrator's Set for the $250 pledge? Not only are we going to give you that, we're going to hand deliver it, show you how to play, and run a game for you and a group of your choice.
LIMITED TO TEXAS RESIDENTS ONLY

PLEDGE TO TEPHRA TODAY!

February TX Steampunk Events

FEBRUARY 2012

Feb 2 – Austin, TX – First Thursday / Steampunk Stroll on South Congress
Strut Your Stuff! Meet at Big Top Candy Shop sometime around 6:00 p.m. or so. Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group!
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

Feb 3 - Dallas, TX - Gadgets & Gobstoppers: The Twisted World of Wonka
An imaginative escape into Wonka's weird world of colorful candy & curious contraptions, of tantalizing treats & ambrosial burlesque beauties galore!
$20 to tour the factory and experience the wonders of Wonka. 18 and up. Doors @ 8, Lakewood Theater, 1825 Abrams Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75214.
https://www.facebook.com/events/319162668116492/

Feb 3 & 4 - Austin, TX - Steam, Rose Colored Goggles and the Flight of the Victoriana
Gnap! Theater Projects is proud to present “Steam, Rose Colored Goggles, and the Flight of The Victoriana”, an improvised steampunk miniseries. Join the crew of The Victoriana on their highflying adventures as they engage the most revelatory and exquisite of 19th century alternative universe technology. Delight in their use of the refined art of improvisational acting and mummery as they explore those portions of the world still marked terra incognita. Discover the definition of this neologism “steampunk” in a world where the sky’s the limit! Weekly Event - Every Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm (CST)
Tickets available here: http://steam.eventbrite.com/
Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/216934361721632/

Feb 4 – San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Feb 3 - 5 - Round Rock, TX - Ushicon
Wingate by Wyndham Hotel & Conference Center, $35 at the door.
Anime convention for fans 18 & up.
http://ushicon.com/

Feb 6 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Feb 8 - Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

Feb 9 - San Antonio, TX - Steampunk Night @ Alamo Drafthouse Park North: Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow
Film starts at 7:30, but please arrive 45-60 minutes before for the pre-show and socializing! The San Antonio Neo-Victorian Association is ever so proud to present Steampunk Night at the Alamo Drafthouse Park North! Join us, Steampunk or not, for this magical evening of wonder and bedazzlement which we host every second Thursday of the every month with a new Steampunk visual experience!
RSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/events/100270636768159/

Feb 11 & 12 - Irving, TX - Sci-Fi Expo
Quite a few Firefly cast members will be there along with steampunk vendors! Stop by and say hello!
http://www.scifiexpo.com/DCC/sfx.html

Feb 11 – San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Feb 13 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Feb 17-19 - Kingsville, TX - GATOCon
Texas A&M University Kingsville
GATOCon is the first anime and game convention hosted by Texas A&M University-Kingsville and its organizations, Gamerz Elite and Otaku Anime Club.
http://gatocon.com/

Feb 18 - Austin, TX - Austin Steam Train: Murder at the Masked Ball
It's Depression Era Austin but the fabulously wealthy Phillip Edward Greystone still hosts the social event of the Winter Season. But is evil lurking behind the mask of one of his guests? Does someone want to do in Phillip? Evening includes box dinner and a whodunit mystery with the Capital City Mystery Players. Guests ages 17 and older only please!
http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/rides.php#maskedball

Feb 18 – San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Feb 18 - Denton, TX - Mini A-Kon
Denton Public Library North Branch
Come join us for another Mini A-Kon event as we partner with the Denton Public Library North Branch for an exciting day of anime, manga, and cosplay!
http://a-kon.com/bm/latest-news/mini-a-kon-february-18-2012.shtml

Feb 20 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Feb 21 - Austin, TX - Beer, Brass & BS, Hosted by The Mysterium
Hosted by The Mysterium, Austin's only Steampunk Shop, at Opal Divine's at Penn Field: 7:00pm-til 10:30ish. What will the topic be this time around? Find details at The Mysterium on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Mysterium/102513063154435

Feb 22 - Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

Feb 25 - Houston, TX - Twisted Gears
Twisted Gears is a one day mini convention for both Steampunkers and anyone new or is interested in the world of Steampunk. There will be many workshops and panels such as "A Gentleman's Duel," where one can learn the official rules of said duels during the era, and "Cane Martial Arts" such as the one shown in the Sherlock Holmes movie.
Where: University of Houston's (Main Campus) University Center
Address: 4800 Calhoun Road Houston, TX 77004-2693
When: February 25, 2012, 1 PM to 1 AM (You are welcome to come earlier)
http://twistedgears.weebly.com/index.html

Feb 25 – San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Feb 27 - Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Monday, January 23, 2012

SteamDrunks: 101 Steampunk Cocktails by TX Author Chris-Rachael Oseland

SteamDrunks: 101 Steampunk Cocktails gently escorts you through the treacherous waters of 19th century mixology.

You'll find authentic Victorian punch recipes which could be confused for farmer's cheese, tea recipes that will knock you out rather than wake you up, and downright chewable eggy cream curdles.

Along the way, you'll also find some shockingly tasty 19th century recipes made from all natural ingredients you already have at home.

Whether you're looking for a delicate cocktail to impress a fine corset clad lady or industrial quantities of affordable Victorian punch to serve the entire crew of your airship, you'll find the perfect Steampunk themed drink inside the pages of SteamDrunks.

Buy for Kindle Today!

More Upcoming TX Events!

It just never stops! What are you going to be attending?

Jan 23 – Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Jan 25 – Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

Jan 26 - Round Rock Steampunks Meet-n-Greet
Thursday, January 26, 2012, 5:45 PM - Cici's Pizza, 1601 N I H 35, Ste 350, Round Rock, TX
Wear a little Steampunk flair! Nick (Captain Flamel, the organizer) will be wearing his black vest/tie for the event.
http://www.meetup.com/The-Round-Rock-Steampunks/events/47623222/

Jan 27 & 28 - Austin, TX - Steam, Rose Colored Goggles and the Flight of the Victoriana
Gnap! Theater Projects is proud to present “Steam, Rose Colored Goggles, and the Flight of The Victoriana”, an improvised steampunk miniseries. Join the crew of The Victoriana on their highflying adventures as they engage the most revelatory and exquisite of 19th century alternative universe technology. Delight in their use of the refined art of improvisational acting and mummery as they explore those portions of the world still marked terra incognita. Discover the definition of this neologism “steampunk” in a world where the sky’s the limit! Weekly Event - Every Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm (CST)
Tickets available here: http://steam.eventbrite.com/
Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/216934361721632/

Jan 27-29 - Houston, TX - ConJour 4.0: 2012
ConJour is the annual sci-fi, fantasy, and horror convention sponsored by the UHCL Gamer's Guild. The theme this year is horror.
At the Bayou Building on the University of Houston-Clear Lake campus.The price at the door is $20 for students and $25 for everyone else (subject to change).
http://www.conjour.net/index.html

Jan 28 - Houston, TX - Fire in the Forest Shindig @ Exit 73
Hosted by Addisyn Madd @ 7:30pm- 12:30am. Steampunk gathering at Exit 73. This is a 21 and up only event with NO COVER. We shall have vending, alcohol and live music. Drink and be merry! He has the place and the music; what are you bringing?
https://www.facebook.com/events/248440308559150/

Friday, January 20, 2012

TX STEAMPUNK AUSTIN EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Jan 20 & 21 - Austin, TX - Steam, Rose Colored Goggles and the Flight of the Victoriana
Gnap! Theater Projects is proud to present “Steam, Rose Colored Goggles, and the Flight of The Victoriana”, an improvised steampunk miniseries. Join the crew of The Victoriana on their highflying adventures as they engage the most revelatory and exquisite of 19th century alternative universe technology. Delight in their use of the refined art of improvisational acting and mummery as they explore those portions of the world still marked terra incognita. Discover the definition of this neologism “steampunk” in a world where the sky’s the limit! Weekly Event - Every Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm (CST)
Tickets available here: http://steam.eventbrite.com/
Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/216934361721632/

Jan 20-22 - Austin, TX - Clockwork Con
Crowne Plaza Hotel Austin
Clockwork Con is a 3 day Steampunk convention located in Austin, Texas; filled with guests, vendors and acts from Texas and around the country, this event will be an excellent way to spend the weekend with the turning of gears and the hissing of steam! Everyone is welcome, whether you are a long time enthusiast or new to the scene, come on out and see the wonders of steampunk!
http://www.clockwork-con.com/

Jan 21 - Austin, TX - Austin Steam Train: Murder at the Masked Ball
It's Depression Era Austin but the fabulously wealthy Phillip Edward Greystone still hosts the social event of the Winter Season. But is evil lurking behind the mask of one of his guests? Does someone want to do in Phillip? Evening includes box dinner and a whodunit mystery with the Capital City Mystery Players. Guests ages 17 and older only please!
http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/rides.php#maskedball

Friday, January 6, 2012

Upcoming TX Steampunk Events

Jan 7 – San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Jan 9 – Austin, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757; 7pm - Midnight
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Jan 11 – Austin, TX - "Other Wednesday" Meetup @ Epoch Coffee
Hosted by the Texas Steampunks Ning.com Group
From around 6:00 'til around 10:00 pm: Epoch Coffee on North Loop, Austin
http://texassteampunks.ning.com/

Jan 12 - San Antonio, TX - Steampunk Night @ Alamo Drafthouse Park North: Wild Wild West
Film starts at 7:30, but please arrive 45-60 minutes before for the pre-show and socializing! The San Antonio Neo-Victorian Association is ever so proud to present Steampunk Night at the Alamo Drafthouse Park North! Join us, Steampunk or not, for this magical evening of wonder and bedazzlement which we host every second Thursday of the every month with a new Steampunk visual experience!
https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/128648560582214/

Jan 13 & 14 - Austin, TX - Steam, Rose Colored Goggles and the Flight of the Victoriana
Gnap! Theater Projects is proud to present “Steam, Rose Colored Goggles, and the Flight of The Victoriana”, an improvised steampunk miniseries. Join the crew of The Victoriana on their highflying adventures as they engage the most revelatory and exquisite of 19th century alternative universe technology. Delight in their use of the refined art of improvisational acting and mummery as they explore those portions of the world still marked terra incognita. Discover the definition of this neologism “steampunk” in a world where the sky’s the limit! Weekly Event - Every Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm (CST)
Tickets available here: http://steam.eventbrite.com/
Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/216934361721632/

Jan 14 – San Antonio, TX - Tephra: Steampunk Tabletop RPG @ Dragon's Lair
Dragon's Lair: 7959 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, TX 78229; 6p – 10p
http://www.facebook.com/Tephra.Steampunk?ref=ts

Tonight and Tomorrow in Austin, TX!

Jan 6 & 7 - Austin, TX

Steam, Rose Colored Goggles and

the Flight of the Victoriana

Gnap! Theater Projects is proud to present “Steam, Rose Colored Goggles, and the Flight of The Victoriana”, an improvised steampunk miniseries. Join the crew of The Victoriana on their highflying adventures as they engage the most revelatory and exquisite of 19th century alternative universe technology. Delight in their use of the refined art of improvisational acting and mummery as they explore those portions of the world still marked terra incognita. Discover the definition of this neologism “steampunk” in a world where the sky’s the limit!

Weekly Event - Every Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm (CST)

Tickets available here: http://steam.eventbrite.com/

Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/216934361721632/

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Con Crud

Please excuse me while I go dig a hole and die in it for a while.

Normally I escape the accursed Con Crud but this year it must have latched on to me.
I'll be making lots of updates this weekend if I can get the Con Crud to leave me alone.

;.; I want chicken soup and frozen yogurt, anything to make my throat not kill me.

Pumping up on vitamins and lots of herbs to hopefully kick this thing before it gets any worse.
And tea, lots of tea.

Tephra: the Steampunk RPG on KICKSTARTER