Steampunk Guinness Attempt Sat. 4 pm Westin Peachtree BR

[grafikat]

Howdy All,
I haven't seen much regarding the Steampunk Guinness attempt at D*C, and the information on the page is still empty. (Though on the schedule)

Is this gonna happen? Are there any more details? Is there life on Mars?

I'm planning my packing and suitcase room is at a premium, so any information would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT: Updated

Comments

[ydnic]

Hi! We're still not sure if Guinness is going to officially recognize us or not--and we are still going to make the attempt even if they recognize us or not. So please do pack up your goggles and come on out :)

--Cindy
Alt History Track Director

P.S. Can't help you with teh Mars thing other than sending you to this (work-safe) link: http://ffextensionguru.wordpress.com/2007/03/18/proof-there-is-water-on-mars/

Where and When

[alacon]

Is there a place and time at DragonCon designated for a massive Steampunk photo or Meet-up? The big meet-up last year was on Friday night. I've heard rumors of this year's SP Photo and Meet-up being on Saturday this year...any logistical info anywhere?

Ex

Re: Where and When

[ydnic]

Yes, the massive steampunk meetup/photoshoot (AKA, the Guinness World Record attempt) is on Saturday at 4 pm in the Westin Peachtree Ballroom. :)

[alpha_helixx]

Also wondering, are there going to be specific guidelines for the types of costumes allowed, as with the other Guinness attempts? I'll most likely be in 1818 inspired clothing. It certainly wouldn't be out of place, but it might be more period costume than steampunk...

also is it a sign of alcoholism that I am now craving a Guiness beer?

[sparr0]

s/steampunk/victorian fantasy/

ftfy

[ydnic]

Victorian fantasy = H. Rider Haggard, etc.
Victorian sci-fi = Wells and Verne (and Twain)
Steampunk = term invented in 1987 (or thereabouts)

I don't code, though, so you could very well have been saying just exactly that.

[ydnic]

And I forgot to add this ;)

[sparr0]

Steampunk is explicitly the genre involving high technology based on steam power. 99.9% of "steampunk" costumes are just "gaslamp fantasy" or "victorian fantasy", and have nothing to do with steam in even a tangential way.
Go play Arcanum or Damnation, or watch Steamboy.

[blondefeste]

I assume BYOB Steampunk party is in the works?

[ydnic]

The Grand Pirate and Time Travelers' Ball is on Sunday night...ah, easier to just copy, here ya go

The lineup for the Grand Pirate and Time Travelers Ball (Sunday September 5 at the Wild, Wild Westin) has been finalized! Show up early and stay late. Enjoy the inspired performances of:
The Gypsy Nomads, Emerald Rose and The Extraordinary Contraptions.

Cash Bar in the ballroom
Peachtree Ballroom
"Wild, Wild" Westin Hotel
9th floor

The Wild, Wild Westin is located on Peachtree Street, one and a half blocks south of the Hyatt.
Doors open at 8:15pm

P.S. You can also BYOB if you want :)

[barrenmot]

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