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Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura is a computer role-playing game developed in 2001 by Troika Games, and published by Sierra Entertainment. The world of Arcanum is a mix of classic Tolkienesque fantasy and Victorian steampunk.
One of the more prominent aspects of the game is that it makes clear the distinction between technology and magick by having them interfere with each other. Within the game, the character is able to deviate towards magic or technology. Attempting to utilize a device of opposite alignment from what the character is skilled with, results in anything from reduced functionality, to complete inactivity, to an outright explosion, depending on the character's aptitude and power of the device.