Replicating Modern Technology using Magic-Punk [closed]

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

This is generally a system-agnostic question, as I'm trying to build a feel for my world, and I can add to it whatever rules I need to later.

The world is a 1930s setting, very pulp/noir/steampunk-ish, but with magic in the mainstream, replacing and augmenting technology wherever possible. Things like blackpowder and electricity are considered a form of alchemy.

Eberron's lightning rail is a good example of this.

But I'm terrible at history, and I'm wondering what "modern" technologies existed in 1930. I've got:

• cars
• airplanes
• trains
• telegraph/telephone?
• ships

and that's where I kindof stop. :( I want this list to describe "modern" technology right before the advent of computing (including calculators) and wide-spread use of appliances (I don't need a magic toasters, washingmachines, or vacuums).

Please help me (A) fill out/correct this list, and (B) are there any systems or settings which describe something similar? (Besides DnD's Eberron)

Thanks,