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SteelCobra: Well, the history behind Steampunk started around the 80s i believe. Along with other punk cultures like Cyberpunk etc, Apocalyptic Steampunk. WHICH by the way is VERY different, you have Victorian 19th to early 20th century Steampunk that deals with the heyday of steam power, when steam and copper, Tesla ruled technology, where as Apocalyptic Steampunk takes place in a Post Nuclear destruction of most of humanity as we know it, leaving everyone for themselves. Technology, in a way, reverts back to steam, though a gloomy version of it. Steeltopia focuses on the 19th to 20th century alternate Steampunk, WHAT if we NEVER upgraded from steam technology?

Wurlitzer: Why is there such a big emergence of the Steampunk theme here in SL... are most of these participants veteran or new Steampunk players?

SteelCobra: Well, for one you have the pure creativity of Steampunk, it's a fascinating concept. I mean, one can have pretty much the entire imagination of H.G Welles and STILL live in theme. For example, aetherships, Wells's version of a spaceship for his time, you have massive airships ruling the skies, steam trains, Tesla cannons, etc ... a bit of the future from a 19th century view. Great thing is ... pretty much anything can be .... Steampunkerized, Victorian era style preferably.

Wurlitzer: What can you tell us about the various features of Steeltopia?

SteelCobra: Well, we have a events club, the Coal Power Plant, the mad automaton operated trolley, ferry, 3 sims to explore. A giant overly large telescope in Obsidian Bay.

Wurlitzer: How much does it cost to be a member of Steeltopia?

SteelCobra: Citizenship is free. However it will cost to become a Resident, as those are the folks living in homes or running a business here, especially on Steeltopia Anchorage. They need to pay their taxes. The price varies (notecard price upon request)

Wurlitzer: Who are the staff involved with Steeltopia & what are their roles including yours?

SteelCobra: Well, we have our entertainment department, with DJs, like Diamanda Gustafson, a regular DJ every Wednesday at 8pm PST SLT. AshMason Tumim who is the Commander of the Steeltopia Guard, our sim security involved in dealing with griefers inn NOT an entertaining way. Just click and eject/ban.

Wurlitzer: Has there been any press releases or reviews written about Steeltopia?

SteelCobra: Yes there has, we've been mentioned on the Heliograph, Gogbot, and soon to be mentioned on PrimGraph and OI Magazine.

Wurlitzer: What are some benefits of joining Steeltopia?

SteelCobra: Well, you get to be a part of a clean private community as opposed to the mainland, there are NO ugly ban lines or random bits of what i DON'T WANT to think about. instant effective law enforcement, Laws of the land to keep things clean and in order. Amongst other things you can get involved in.

Wurlitzer: Are there any companies that run businesses in Steeltopia or is it mostly used as a residential sim for living?

SteelCobra: Oh yes, many companies, just too many to place here. things from Jenne Dibou to Thomus Keen and many more.

Wurlitzer: What kind of activities can you get involved with in Steeltopia?

SteelCobra: Well, you may become a Steeltopia Guard and help protect the empire from griefers and criminals, you can become a scientist and join the SCSE or Steeltopia Consortium of Scientific Endeavors.

Wurlitzer: What are the Laws of the Land regarding Steeltopia?

SteelCobra: Laws: Ignorance of the Laws of the Land is no excuse. It is -your- responsibility to check and keep up to date.

Please be respectful to your neighbors.

1) Leave all outside Drama and issues at the door upon entering any land under the Steeltopia flag. We're a friendly and welcoming sim. All that matters here is this Covenant and respecting the TOS. Posting of any sort of negativity berating in public any other business is strictly illegal in any form. Take it private IM if you must. Posting of any type of board / device, berating a business or individual will not be tolerated either.

2) No griefing. Gun play is fine so long as it is OK with the other person or party and no innocent bystanders are hit.

3) Keep your building in theme please. The Steeltopia Empire, Steeltopia Anchorage and all sister sims is a 19th to early 20th century Steampunk themed society with a side of Victorian and magical fantasy. Certain exceptions may apply for RP purposes. Modern cars and futuristic are fine to drive on the street, but displaying of such things such as parking outside of your home with a Kawasaki motorbike or a Honda Civic is NOT permissible.

It IS fine however to display it INSIDE your home or shop so long as it is not visible by the public. Anything modern or non 19th century fantasy technology or skybox may be built above.

Builds should be Victorian or any housing from the 19th century era on the residential Eastern side of the river.

No building above train station height on EITHER side. Certain exceptions might apply.

Airship homes in theme should be at 229 m above cloud cover. Or anywhere above the sim cloud cover, does not need to be exactly 229.

All skyboxes NOT in theme must be floated between 1024 meters not higher than 3096 meters. In theme means an airship or plausible flying capabilities. An in theme skybox can be from ground not higher than 3096 meters.

4) All parcels MUST remain in the Steeltopia group. The land is deeded to the group so once you are a Resident, you may have nearly full control of your land.

5) Although Steeltopia is rated Mature Full nudity is not tolerated on the streets as well as lewd behavior/offensive objects displayed/sold. (Art pieces, topless mermaid creatures and furries are fine). This means, no XXX material is to be seen in public. Floppy Dongs and/or Stiffies will NOT be tolerated. Floppy Dongs .... where in the name of the Gods did I get those words???

Immature public vulgarity is UNAACEPTABLE!

Thus ... the Empire is rated Mature.

6) Banlines/Special Access are strictly forbidden anywhere in the Steeltopia community. Security orbs such as that which has a field of ejection or teleport out of any kind is UNACCEPTABLE. Lockable doors IS OK. If you must ban someone, you may ban them from your parcel or ask managment to ban the perpetrator from the empire.

Security WILL be provided and taken VERY seriously. Allow the local law enforcement / Steeltopia Guard / SteelCobra Calamari to deal with any said griefer or law infraction issue. Do NOT take matters in your own hands!

7) A note to builders: please build within your parcel lines and there will be NO PLYWOOD BUILDS on ground floor. In Steeltopia Empire there are strict laws concerning builds and making sure they are to code with the western/Steampunk/gaslamp fantasy code. All builds must be floated above 400 meters to be worked upon.

8) No 2nd or 3rd party Ad boards or Pay per click devices. News Boards are fine however.

No pyramid schemes or general asshattery, Asshattery is determined at the sole discretion of Empire royalty

Note: Laws may be updated at anytime without notice. It is YOUR responsibility to check. Ignorance of the Law of the Land is NOT an excuse!

Wurlitzer: What kind of experience & knowledge do you bring from Steampunk and take into Steeltopia?

SteelCobra: Steam, Tesla, Automatons , robotic type people viewed from a Victorian era perspective.

Wurlitzer: What are some factors that helps members decide on finding the right places for them to visit in Steeltopia?

SteelCobra: We are a bit behind on that but we WILL have a Imperial Service Center with items using LMs and info cards on what to do and what services we offer.

Wurlitzer: How many residents do you have occupied at Steeltopia, and were most from referrals or just places they visited on their own regarding Steampunk?