New Babbage City Watch. What is it?July 15, 2021by Edward PearseOne of the projects for this years Oiling Festival is the building of the City Watch HQ. But what is the City Watch? I have often thought, since Babbage has… (Continue reading...)
Oiling Festival 2021 (Official)May 17, 2021by Mr TenkOiling Festival is our version of Spring Cleaning. A time when we shut down the factories for maintenance and fix what needs fixing. All residents of the Steamlands are invited… (Continue reading...)
Town Hall Transcript for May 15, 2021May 15, 2021by Mr TenkThings that were talked about: Mr Tenk wondered what is going on with the recently placed sims near Mondrago. Oiling Festival Projects: Street Names, fresh photos for Destination Guide update,… (Continue reading...)
OF2021 – Man the Monorail!May 10, 2021by Mr TenkProject #6 - NBTA Car on the Stora Canal Aerial Track Kimika built an elevated monorail for an underslung car which goes from the east side of Babbage canals to… (Continue reading...)
OF2021 – Voom Electric Trust WindmillMay 10, 2021by Mr TenkProject #5 - Fix the Windmill! The Windmill at the Voom Electric Trust fell victim to some joyriding airscooter hooligans some time back. Someone please go build a new set… (Continue reading...)
OF2021 – City Watch HQApril 15, 2021by Mr TenkProject #3 - City Watch Yard http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blackberry%20Fields/201/3/111 You may have noticed a big hole in the city wall by Ruthorford Square. That's where the City Watch does... whatever the City… (Continue reading...)
OF2021 – City PhotographyApril 15, 2021by Mr TenkProject #2 for this year's Oiling Festival will be to get the city listing(s) in the SL Destination Guide updated. The photo you will find there is very old and… (Continue reading...)
OF2021 – More Street NamesApril 15, 2021by Mr TenkI don't want to go full speed on this year's Oiling Festival until Fantasy Faire is over, but there are things that need to get done. First up: Mr Pearse… (Continue reading...)
Winter BuildsJanuary 10, 2021by Mr TenkLand set for special winter builds - Snow & Ice Sculptures - big corner lot by The Merryman & Hammer Bridge (snow critter this year is bunnies) http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Babbage%20Canals/38/45/106 Ice Fishing… (Continue reading...)
Reply To: Oiling Festival 2021 (Official)June 21, 2021by Rusalka WriterSpeaking to the Civic Rites & Ceremonies... I'm sure I don't know the entire history of the City, but I seem to recall one annual event my Great-grandfather mentioned in… (Continue reading...)
Reply To: OF2021 – More Street NamesJune 17, 2021by Edward PearseNew Babbage Map June 2021 Link to higher rez version. https://www.flickr.com/photos/history_aficionado/51253243493 I'll upload a high rez version inworld. Should be able to read the names this time! (Continue reading...)
Reply To: Oiling Festival 2021 (Official)June 11, 2021by Mr TenkA clever soul might notice where the autoreturn hasn't been turned on yet, like near where those old city hall buildings mysteriously returned. one of them even brought its old… (Continue reading...)
Reply To: Oiling Festival 2021 (Official)June 11, 2021by HarperlassA faint blush creeps across Ms. Harper's cheeks and she lowers her eyes, "Sadly, no, I merely rent accommodations in your fair town. Reduced in circumstances I am no longer… (Continue reading...)
Reply To: Oiling Festival 2021 (Official)June 4, 2021by Vic MorningtonMINING HEADFRAME sponsor: Vic Mornington land impact: 70 max prizes: 3500/2000/1000 Headframe for Fells mining operations. I'm opening this one up to builders! Platforms are here... http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Blackberry%20Fields/189/156/94 Rules. 1:… (Continue reading...)
Reply To: Oiling Festival 2021 (Official)May 20, 2021by Mr TenkCURRENCY (2D) sponsor: Junie Ginsburg & The Gangplank prizes: nerdy bragging rights + an undisclosed amount of Tenkers (Cardano wallet required) We know about the Imperial Quatloo that is still… (Continue reading...)
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![New Babbage has long had the Militia. It has seen active duty a couple of times but has mostly been for external threats. Babbage has never had a Police force as such but I always figured there was some sort of a local group for keeping an eye on things.
Taking a heavy dose of inspiration from Terry Pratchet, I see the City Watch as a similarly forgotten group. Well not so much forgotten as it's "traditional": the armour hasn't been updated in centuries, they probably still carry a halberd. A short sword at least.
So this is my inspired attempt. Trying to find a rigged breastplate in SL is nigh impossible is seems. Needs a belt around the middle and a few other touches but I'm happy with it as a start.
Breastplate, gorget, hauberk and helmet by [KROVA]
Leather tassets by Electric Feel
Boots by Process of Elimination](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51306798004_cbb29d7026.jpg "New Babbage City Watch")
