| Professor Gideon Llwyn Vaughn |
ShadowcatX wrote:First, I like the idea, do you plan to release this as a book, a pdf, or is this just a personal project?
Secondly, some examples would be helpful. I mean "modern speculative technology" is a very unique phrase. Do you mean things like earthquake machines that work by interfering with the magnetic field (ala Nicola Tesla, back in the day) or do you mean personal jet packs that you strap on your back and allow faster than light travel?
It's a free PDF.
I refer to any speculative technology (stuff from fiction such as techno thrillers or comic books, interesting prototypes or abandoned proposals) that is supposed to exist from the 60s to the modern day or near (as in, up to ten years from now) future.
Start hitting the Popular Science/Mechanics magazines, Google has them posted in their books section.
Also check out Deadlands: Hell on Earth
And check out the Last Exile anime for some futuristic steampunk inspiration, specifically their Van ships and the massive carriers.
I would stay away from creating new 'punks'. Futuristic Steam/Diesel punk typically transitions into a "Moderne" style. So I would personally just stick to Moderne, ala the Slipstream, Savage Worlds setting.