Elric Anatine

Are you interested in joining a unique community in Second Life? The Syzygy Islands are 7 mature sims with ~54% of the m2 allocated as protected common land. We Syzygians are a collection of builders, scripters, artists and educators who enjoy exploring the potential of virtual worlds. The Syzygy Islands are our palette for the creation of natural and unnatural spaces, a place where we can learn from one another and is our retreat from the hectic pace of real life. Socialize or live in privacy -- the choice is yours. We provide areas for building, collaborating, playing, holding events and more. We are a fun-loving, open-minded, and supportive group of individuals. We hold impromptu and scheduled events, inviting participation from fellow residents as they are inspired to do so. Lands are available to own (Shareholder) or rent. See below for purchase details regarding this parcel as well as additional information of note. Again, thank you for your consideration, and we hope to see you soon! --<>-- DO YOU WISH TO OWN OR RENT? We offer two types of land acquisition: Owning (these residents are referred to as Shareholders) and Renting (Residents). Renting is ideal if you wish to “try before you buy” or you are not certain you wish to commit yourself long-term to the Syzygy Community. While the Tier payments are the same whether you own or rent, owning involves an additional one-time share buy-in. This share buy-in is non-refundable, although you may sell your land and recoup this cost if you wish. Shareholders (owners) are privy to a special set of benefits befitting their commitment to the community. A detailed list of these benefits are outlined at the bottom of this message. --<>-- ╰☆☾☼ THIS PARCEL’S RENTAL PARTICULARS ☀☽☆☄ SYZYGY EOS (mature homestead sim) SUPER #1 = Description = Psssst, this property offers perhaps the best view of Syzygy and is situated at its heart. Surrounded by mountains, ensconced in its own valley yet atop a hill, this land provides an outstanding view of the region and yet... is also very very private. = Renting (Resident) = Prims Total = 937 (905 useable); Keep 32 prims free for vehicular use Land = 4,096 m2 Tier (per week) = USD$7.50 = Photos = Your home (objects currently on land are "for show", however, they may remain on the land if desired) Your view = Landmarks = ParcelSyzygy Available Land Board --<>-- ╰☆☾☼ MORE DETAILS BELOW ☀☽☆☄ HOW TO BUY If you wish to own or rent, buy the land (for the equivalent of ~2 weeks tier) and notify Samantha Glume whether you wish to own (Shareholder) or rent (Renter) the parcel. An appropriate payment box will be set up and if you wish to buy, you will be asked for the outstanding balance & one-time Buy-In.Objects currently on land are "for show", however, they may remain on the land if desired. If desired, notify Elric Anatine of your intent, buy the land, keep the auto-return at 0, set or deed the land to a group, invite Kulta Hannu to the group and she will set all objects to this group.Join the SL Group "Syzygy Island Community". Your role/tag will be adjusted to reflect your community status within 24 hours. --<>-- OTHER LANDS AVAILABLE Please visit the Syzygy Community Centre and view the Available Land Board for other properties currently available. Syzygy Available Land Board --<>-- COMMUNITY NOTATIONS Core community members have owned land together since 2007. Syzygy formed in 2008.There is a covenant in place which serves as a guideline so that all residents may enjoy their virtual home.~54% of total region m2 are protected/common grounds, offering privacy for you and many spaces to enjoy & play.Expansive 7 region waterways, bays & inlets with prims available to enjoy them.7Seas Fishing available everywhere. --<>-- YOUR LAND You have full parcel powers (i.e. edit terrain, avatar banning, media etc.).Land can be recut (moved) and/or resized to your needs.Landscaper available to provide assistance.Land is available to own (Shareholder) or rent. Shareholders have a variety of additional benefits (see below). --<>-- ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER (not renter) BENEFITS May use the Featured Shareholders Installation space on Syzygy Eos to curate an exhibition (~900 prims).Attend & contribute to meetings relating to the Community's operation (i.e. land development & direction, costs, covenant details etc.).Vote on items relating to the Community's operation.May directly involve or influence the aesthetics and operation of the Community with creation (building, scripting etc.) and management skills.Receive special tier bonuses when holding multiple shares.Receive discounts on tier when available (i.e. Syzygy is at maximum capacity).May place a smallish/lowish prim commercial vendor for their creations or endeavours in the Community Centre.May allocate a segment of their lands to a business or commercial endeavour (no shops outwardly visible on the ground level, however).May place and keep items on Common Grounds in concert with the Common Groundskeeper.May utilize free prims on common lands for buildingMay resell their Share to receive a return on their buy in. --<>-- flickr Group online help documents --<>-- QUESTIONS? Contact Samantha Glume. [Elric is just the Syz Admin] --<>-- THEME Syzygy has a general Theme that emphasizes natural landscapes using high-quality materials. The overarching aesthetic will focus on structures and/or ruins that represent a technically-advanced Chalcolithic alien culture a la Stargate or Myst. The concept behind Syzygy is that it is a world that has been colonized by a number of beings throughout the ages, some of which have blended pre-existing ancient technologies with theirs. ##

Thank you, all, for your excellent feedback. Apologies in advance then for "spamming" this forum with a few parcels available that fall into both categories. Cheers.

Thank you so very much. Will look at yours tomorrow once I've had sleep. Really appreciate your input! Thank you again.

I am about to finally list a few estate parcels the community I belong has available. We DO make a distinction between ownership and rent via benefits BUT those are community benefits. I am left wondering... what, in accordance with the Forums here, is the difference between the subforums of: Estate Land for Sale andEstate Land for Rent?Apologies for sounding so naive. Thank you for your time. Cheers.

Are you interested in joining a unique community in Second Life? The Syzygy Islands are 7 mature sims with ~54% of the m2 allocated as protected common land. We Syzygians are a collection of builders, scripters, artists and educators who enjoy exploring the potential of virtual worlds. The Syzygy Islands are our palette for the creation of natural and unnatural spaces, a place where we can learn from one another and is our retreat from the hectic pace of real life. Socialize or live in privacy -- the choice is yours. We provide areas for building, collaborating, playing, holding events and more. We are a fun-loving, open-minded, and supportive group of individuals. We hold impromptu and scheduled events, inviting participation from fellow residents as they are inspired to do so. Lands are available to own (Shareholder) or rent. See below for purchase details regarding this parcel as well as additional information of note. Again, thank you for your consideration, and we hope to see you soon! --<>-- DO YOU WISH TO OWN OR RENT? We offer two types of land acquisition: Owning (these residents are referred to as Shareholders) and Renting (Residents). Renting is ideal if you wish to “try before you buy” or you are not certain you wish to commit yourself long-term to the Syzygy Community. While the Tier payments are the same whether you own or rent, owning involves an additional one-time share buy-in. This share buy-in is non-refundable, although you may sell your land and recoup this cost if you wish. Shareholders (owners) are privy to a special set of benefits befitting their commitment to the community. A detailed list of these benefits are outlined at the bottom of this message. --<>-- ╰☆☾☼ THIS PARCEL’S OWNERSHIP PARTICULARS ☀☽☆☄ SYZYGY CALLIOPE (mature full sim) PREMIER = Description = Positively stunning land with perfect privacy. Amazing waterfront surround and nestled at the base of Calliope's main mountain range. The possibilities with this property are endless. Create a reclusive cove, or a mountain hideaway, or... well, you get the idea. = Owning (Shareholder) = Prims Total = 4064 (3864 useable); Keep 100 prims free for vehicular use + ~100 prims free for your sim's common land beautification Land = 13,328 m2 Tier (per month) = USD$100 One-time non-refundable buy in (although may resell land to another according to covenant) = USD$100 = Photos = Your home (objects currently on land are "for show", however, they may remain on the land if desired) Your view = Landmarks = ParcelSyzygy Available Land Board --<>-- ╰☆☾☼ MORE DETAILS BELOW ☀☽☆☄ HOW TO BUY If you wish to own or rent, buy the land (for the equivalent of ~2 weeks tier) and notify Samantha Glume whether you wish to own (Shareholder) or rent (Renter) the parcel. An appropriate payment box will be set up and if you wish to buy, you will be asked for the outstanding balance & one-time Buy-In.Objects currently on land are "for show", however, they may remain on the land if desired. If desired, notify Elric Anatine of your intent, buy the land, keep the auto-return at 0, set or deed the land to a group, invite Kulta Hannu to the group and she will set all objects to this group.Join the SL Group "Syzygy Island Community". Your role/tag will be adjusted to reflect your community status within 24 hours. --<>-- OTHER LANDS AVAILABLE Please visit the Syzygy Community Centre and view the Available Land Board for other properties currently available. Syzygy Available Land Board --<>-- COMMUNITY NOTATIONS Core community members have owned land together since 2007. Syzygy formed in 2008.There is a covenant in place which serves as a guideline so that all residents may enjoy their virtual home.~54% of total region m2 are protected/common grounds, offering privacy for you and many spaces to enjoy & play.Expansive 7 region waterways, bays & inlets with prims available to enjoy them.7Seas Fishing available everywhere. --<>-- YOUR LAND You have full parcel powers (i.e. edit terrain, avatar banning, media etc.).Land can be recut (moved) and/or resized to your needs.Landscaper available to provide assistance.Land is available to own (Shareholder) or rent. Shareholders have a variety of additional benefits (see below). --<>-- ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER BENEFITS May use the Featured Shareholders Installation space on Syzygy Eos to curate an exhibition (~900 prims).Attend & contribute to meetings relating to the Community's operation (i.e. land development & direction, costs, covenant details etc.).Vote on items relating to the Community's operation.May directly involve or influence the aesthetics and operation of the Community with creation (building, scripting etc.) and management skills.Receive special tier bonuses when holding multiple shares.Receive discounts on tier when available (i.e. Syzygy is at maximum capacity).May place a smallish/lowish prim commercial vendor for their creations or endeavours in the Community Centre.May allocate a segment of their lands to a business or commercial endeavour (no shops outwardly visible on the ground level, however).May place and keep items on Common Grounds in concert with the Common Groundskeeper.May utilize free prims on common lands for buildingMay resell their Share to receive a return on their buy in. --<>-- flickr Group online help documents --<>-- QUESTIONS? Contact Samantha Glume. [Elric is just the Syz Admin] --<>-- THEME Syzygy has a general Theme that emphasizes natural landscapes using high-quality materials. The overarching aesthetic will focus on structures and/or ruins that represent a technically-advanced Chalcolithic alien culture a la Stargate or Myst. The concept behind Syzygy is that it is a world that has been colonized by a number of beings throughout the ages, some of which have blended pre-existing ancient technologies with theirs. ##

Are you interested in joining a unique community in Second Life? The Syzygy Islands are 7 mature sims with ~54% of the m2 allocated as protected common land. We Syzygians are a collection of builders, scripters, artists and educators who enjoy exploring the potential of virtual worlds. The Syzygy Islands are our palette for the creation of natural and unnatural spaces, a place where we can learn from one another and is our retreat from the hectic pace of real life. Socialize or live in privacy -- the choice is yours. We provide areas for building, collaborating, playing, holding events and more. We are a fun-loving, open-minded, and supportive group of individuals. We hold impromptu and scheduled events, inviting participation from fellow residents as they are inspired to do so. Lands are available to own (Shareholder) or rent. See below for purchase details regarding this parcel as well as additional information of note. Again, thank you for your consideration, and we hope to see you soon! --<>-- DO YOU WISH TO OWN OR RENT? We offer two types of land acquisition: Owning (these residents are referred to as Shareholders) and Renting (Residents). Renting is ideal if you wish to “try before you buy” or you are not certain you wish to commit yourself long-term to the Syzygy Community. While the Tier payments are the same whether you own or rent, owning involves an additional one-time share buy-in. This share buy-in is non-refundable, although you may sell your land and recoup this cost if you wish. Shareholders (owners) are privy to a special set of benefits befitting their commitment to the community. A detailed list of these benefits are outlined at the bottom of this message. --<>-- ╰☆☾☼ THIS PARCEL’S RENTAL PARTICULARS ☀☽☆☄ SYZYGY CALLIOPE (mature full sim) PREMIER = Description = Positively stunning land with perfect privacy. Amazing waterfront surround and nestled at the base of Calliope's main mountain range. The possibilities with this property are endless. Create a reclusive cove, or a mountain hideaway, or... well, you get the idea. = Renting (Resident) = Prims Total = 4064 (3864 useable); Keep 100 prims free for vehicular use + ~100 prims free for your sim's common land beautification Land = 13,328 m2 Tier (per week) = USD$25 = Photos = Your home (objects currently on land are "for show", however, they may remain on the land if desired) Your view = Landmarks = ParcelSyzygy Available Land Board --<>-- ╰☆☾☼ MORE DETAILS BELOW ☀☽☆☄ HOW TO BUY If you wish to own or rent, buy the land (for the equivalent of ~2 weeks tier) and notify Samantha Glume whether you wish to own (Shareholder) or rent (Renter) the parcel. An appropriate payment box will be set up and if you wish to buy, you will be asked for the outstanding balance & one-time Buy-In.Objects currently on land are "for show", however, they may remain on the land if desired. If desired, notify Elric Anatine of your intent, buy the land, keep the auto-return at 0, set or deed the land to a group, invite Kulta Hannu to the group and she will set all objects to this group.Join the SL Group "Syzygy Island Community". Your role/tag will be adjusted to reflect your community status within 24 hours. --<>-- OTHER LANDS AVAILABLE Please visit the Syzygy Community Centre and view the Available Land Board for other properties currently available. Syzygy Available Land Board --<>-- COMMUNITY NOTATIONS Core community members have owned land together since 2007. Syzygy formed in 2008.There is a covenant in place which serves as a guideline so that all residents may enjoy their virtual home.~54% of total region m2 are protected/common grounds, offering privacy for you and many spaces to enjoy & play.Expansive 7 region waterways, bays & inlets with prims available to enjoy them.7Seas Fishing available everywhere. --<>-- YOUR LAND You have full parcel powers (i.e. edit terrain, avatar banning, media etc.).Land can be recut (moved) and/or resized to your needs.Landscaper available to provide assistance.Land is available to own (Shareholder) or rent. Shareholders have a variety of additional benefits (see below). --<>-- ADDITIONAL SHAREHOLDER (not renter) BENEFITS May use the Featured Shareholders Installation space on Syzygy Eos to curate an exhibition (~900 prims).Attend & contribute to meetings relating to the Community's operation (i.e. land development & direction, costs, covenant details etc.).Vote on items relating to the Community's operation.May directly involve or influence the aesthetics and operation of the Community with creation (building, scripting etc.) and management skills.Receive special tier bonuses when holding multiple shares.Receive discounts on tier when available (i.e. Syzygy is at maximum capacity).May place a smallish/lowish prim commercial vendor for their creations or endeavours in the Community Centre.May allocate a segment of their lands to a business or commercial endeavour (no shops outwardly visible on the ground level, however).May place and keep items on Common Grounds in concert with the Common Groundskeeper.May utilize free prims on common lands for buildingMay resell their Share to receive a return on their buy in. --<>-- flickr Group online help documents --<>-- QUESTIONS? Contact Samantha Glume. [Elric is just the Syz Admin] --<>-- THEME Syzygy has a general Theme that emphasizes natural landscapes using high-quality materials. The overarching aesthetic will focus on structures and/or ruins that represent a technically-advanced Chalcolithic alien culture a la Stargate or Myst. The concept behind Syzygy is that it is a world that has been colonized by a number of beings throughout the ages, some of which have blended pre-existing ancient technologies with theirs. ##

Thank you, Miss. I may well contact you if I cannot find precisely what I am looking for. Thank you again. Cheers.

Greetings. Thank you for your reply. Essentially something to record who visits, when and how long they hang about. If some sort of a daily report could be given, that would be ideal. Thank you again.

My colleague is in need of a land tracker to track visitors for basics such as who visits, when, and perhaps how long they stay etc. I've no experience with such things other than to know that there are a few out there that function horribly. Is there something that is low lag, not invasive etc.? Thank you kindly.

I thought PE was fairly self-explanatory myself and do not understand why the change to LI (one would think newcomers will be able to grasp, more quickly, the meaning behind PE over LI). This announcement from LL heralds only new verbiage, does not change the math behind the PE/LI. In the end, all we really care about is how many "prims" an item will use while on our land. prims = PE = LI; why not use PE which uses the key word, "prim"? Ahhh well. Perhaps LL is shifting the language and this is the beginning? Or will they be changing even more besides? As an aside, I was rather hoping for an announcement from LL with more reasonable and encouraging math algorithims behind the prim calculation. Time will tell.

LL had to do something with those numerous servers sitting idle from months of estate owners just dumping their sims. The real money (for LL) is the monthly tier. Those servers are already paid for, and only requiring new landholders. I would be curious to know how many people buy in and keep (for more than a few months) these "free" sims.

Storm Clarence wrote: Elric Anatine wrote: Mr. Clarence's appearance at this juncture in this thread is quite apropos. Thank you, Sir, for making me smile and chuckle. Elric, please, I am simple folk. You can refer to me as Storm. Simple? Indeed... not. At least there is nothing simple about a good cocktail. Oh and would you look at that time... almost 5:00 PM here.

Mr. Clarence's appearance at this juncture in this thread is quite apropos. Thank you, Sir, for making me smile and chuckle.

I think perhaps you hit on the main reason for the trend, Miss Avalon... as time has marched on, there have been more and more reasons for creators to "believe" they need to produce items no mod. In the old Wild West days it was more about "buy and play". Over time business became more serious but also quite misunderstood as to what customers wanted. As an aside, I feel creators should spend some time as consumers before selling their wares. Thank you for your insights.

Oh well, collectibles, agreed, should be no mod. Again, that's not the issue and I will go back and re-edit my original post again. LOL

I really should have been more clear. Apologies. I never expect scripts in an item to be mod. However, if I wish to retint or retexture an aspect of a creation, I'd like to be able to, so that it "looks" better with the overall image attempting to be projected. I've been in SL since early 2007 and it seemed to me back then most items were mod to permit such modification. Now, it appears that it's near impossible to find mod items or requests for mod items to be taken at face value (i.e. no malicious intent). Thusly, I'm wondering if there is some curious trend or incident I missed in my absence. PS: *facepalms at lack of spell check with subject heading and dies of embarassment*

Yes, I do feel bad for causing confusion. Given my physical disabilities, yet a desire to tinker and build, I NEED component creators and have always respected the logical permissions set by component creators. /me offers up some delectable popcorn seasoning.

No mod sculpt maps are definitely not questioned by myself. I purchase numerous sculpt maps and don't care one whit whether they are mod or no. My question, and I apologize, pertains to FINISHED PRODUCTS (i.e. vehicles, weapons, items, clothing, accessories etc.). Items used for building/creating are NOT in question here. THIS, as a creator who relies on amazing component creators such as yourself, I understand why no mod. Cheers.

As a consumer, I need mod clothing as I spend much of my time in my fox avatar with digi legs -- no mod trousers are an issue. Azriel Demain of Falln kindly gifted me with an invisi prim to deal with this issue, however, it is not always suitable. As mentioned here already, there are many reasons why trouser or shirt lengths need adjusting to suit various avatars. As a creator of furniture, yes, I've had the odd customer "break" a furnishing but then I flip them a replacement and we have a laugh over this. There is a concept in business that states "make it as easy as possible for customers to do business with you". I'd sooner exert a little more energy to keep a customer happy than blow off potential customers. As for why vehicles or weapons etc. might need to be mod? A little colour tint here, or a slight texture swap there... all to work better with the environment or ensemble. As said in this thread already, isn't a creation more attractive if it actually really looks good? I digress... the last thing I really want to do is debate overmuch, but I truly appreciate the opportunity to understand this trend that I cannot wrap my brain around. Thank you for your responses, truly!

Greetings. After an absence of about 8 months I have returned to SL. At the time of my departure, many creators were setting their items to no mod under the guise of copybotting fears (of course, this doesn't prevent copybotting). Now that I've returned I notice that MOST items (vehicles, weapons, clothes, buildings etc.) are NO MOD. I won't rehash the "resizing scripts are good enough vs not good enough" argument or the "this is my creation, my vision, like it or don't buy it" stance. I don't wish to spark a debate here. The point is that when you are trying to create a look (whether with your avatar or on your land), little tweaks to purchased items can make all the difference. My first few years in SL seemed to provide more mod items, and flexibile creators. Now, when contacting creators to ask for a mod version (with an explanation why), I am met with "NO". I would think in our current economic climate that some money would be welcome over NONE. So in all seriousness, can this trend towards NO MOD be explained to me? I'd appreciate any and all speculation. Thank you kindly. Cheers. ETA: This question pertains to FINISHED and FINAL products for sale -- not components used in item creation, and certainly not scripts. ETAA: This question also does not pertain to collectibles, hunt items, freebies or similar items.

While I do not typically "defend" others in venues such as this, I did agree with the broad statement Miss Paperdoll made that those seriously wishing to invest in anything (especially SL) are best armed with knowledge on the subject in order to conduct appropriate research to determine ROI (inviting responses in a forum will provide only skewed results). Due to SL's wildly fluctuating nature, even speculators have withdrawn serious commitment of their energies. Having said all of that, the media and old articles still circulating would lead one to believe that there was money to be made in SL. Hence the regular posts such as yours, Staralien, and perhaps the somewhat jaded responses such posts engender. Please understand that such responses are not solely borne in frustration but for myself, at least, a desire to NOT see others delude themselves and to actually ENJOY SL. SL is a beautiful place we all wish to share the joys of. However, in a more specific answer to your original query: I am wondering if it is worth investing my money in SL. SL economy has improved slightly, but will it continue to improve over time? Yes and then it will decline again. SL economy fluctuates very rapidly. I've been here since early 2007, the tail end of the big boom, and then watched a slow decline with smaller upswings and then downswings. Where it goes from here, truly, only time will tell but such speculation should not be seen as a basis for investment. Can a new business and land owner become successful? That depends on your definition of success. Providing specifics, desired ROI, current skill sets etc. will invite more specific answers. However, in general, any business venture in SL requires diligent commitment, effort, skill and time if some profits are desired. There is far more land available than people to live on them. The concierge chat is replete with estate owners dumping their sims because they simply cannot afford to maintain them. Yes, there are those who are "successful" but they bought when sim prices were "sane" and have grandfathered rates. They also work very hard. Judging by some of the posts I have read, grievers can ruin land, business, etc, and how do you avoid that happening to you? Griefers can be a problem, but reporting, having admin staff on hand at all times to contend with griefers etc. handles most such situations. An ounce of prevention and all that -- in other words, do not invite griefing inadvertently by maintaining contentious environments, attitudes etc. The only option for me at this time is to buy on the mainland as I can't afford a whole region of my own. How would one go about finding land that doesn't have a lot of lag, as lag would make it difficult to conduct business? See my first response. On a final note, I hope you find some time to simply enjoy SL, get to know others and the "lay of the land" so to speak. After a time you will have accumulated the information necessary to ask these questions again and have a better understanding. Also, if you are serious about getting into the land game, be a renter for a while to learn that side and what people desire from a landlord. Good luck. Cheers.

Well said, Miss Paperdoll, well said.

I'm sure others will chime in far more eloquently than I, but SL is not a safe investment. You'd be better off playing the markets in RL or working a regular job. However, SL is very enjoyable as a hobby or interface. Finding low lag regions on mainland is near impossible as your neighbours change all the time. You never know who you will share a sim with. Consider buying a homestead sim for your enjoyment and business. However, again, I caution that any money put into SL to purchase land (be it homestead, full sim, mainlaind) will unlikely be recouped. All you need do is keep a watchful eye on sims for sale and bargains are always there to be had by those dumping land. So I would suggest just enjoying SL for what it is. My two cents! Cheers.

Greetings: I have been largely absent from SL for the last 8 months due to RL obligations. I am part owner and actively involved in a 7 sim estate region (and it will not grow past 7 estates). It's not run as a business and is more of a community. The core group of us have been together in land ownership since 2007. After several years on the Grid, we actually have a couple vacancies. Therefore, I would like to "advertise" these vacancies here (if that is the correct thing to do). MY QUESTIONS: Are there any protocols to follow with respect to advertising/posting frequencies,information that IS a must, etc.? In other words, I do not wish to be a nuisance, but we would like to find a few new co-owners who have the same ideals as the residents of our small community. Suggestions, advice? Thank you kindly in advance. Have a delightful day. Elric (who has no idea what his signature block says these days and will shortly find out)

Syzygy Community Centre Landmark: visit us & touch signage for notecards WHAT ARE THE SYZYGY COMMUNITY ISLANDS? Presently 5 mature estate sims (2 Full + 3 Homestead), soon to be adding 2 final sims (1 Full + 1 Homestead), for a total of 7 sims (a final expansion)A small group of creative, community oriented SL enthusiastsNearly half of Syzygy is open to common use, and most Shareholders open their lands up to the public as wellSyzygy is not a business, but enjoyed by a group of Shareholders who work together in beautifying the virtual landscape and socializing as desired WHAT IS THE THEME? The concept behind Syzygy is that it is a world that has been colonized by a number of beings throughout the ages, some of which have blended pre-existing ancient technologies with theirs. Syzygy has a general theme that emphasizes natural landscapes using high-quality materials. The overarching aesthetic will focus on structures and/or ruins that represent a technically-advanced Chalcolithic alien culture a la Stargate or Myst. WHAT IS SYZYGY'S HISTORY? Samantha Glume and friends co-owned 2 sims of Mainland (Necros and surrounding areas) from Q1 2007 until Q4 2008A mass exodus transported Samantha Glume and friends to Syzygy, establishing a 4 sim Island in Q4 2008A 5th sim was added in Q3 2010Final, 6th and 7th, sims will be added in Q2 2011 (early May)Most Shareholders have been among Samantha Glume and friends since the days of Mainland, plus new friends have joined since Syzygy's inception WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINING THE SYZYGY COMMUNITY? Being part of an ever evolving virtual community with others who are creative, helpful and fun-lovingUse of nearly half the land's Common Grounds for water vessels, flying, building, playing etc.Monthly activities where each Shareholder takes turns at hosting a monthly event (games, dances, excursions etc.)Participation in a Featured Shareholders Installation where you have up to 900 prims to create and display what you have always wanted to see or set up yourself in SL WHAT TYPE OF PERSON IS SYZYGY LOOKING FOR AMONG ITS NEW SHAREHOLDERS? Long term commitmentCommunity orientedA love of aesthetics and natural beautyFun-loving, easy going, and respectfulIf willing to help with building, modelling, scripting, and more, all the better! WHAT ARE THE COSTS? = Premier Share = Prims Total = 4064 Keep ~ 134 prims free for vehicular use Tier (per month) = USD$100 One time non-refundable buy in = USD$185 = Super Share = Prims Total = 937 Keep 32 prims free for vehicular use Tier (per month) = USD$30 One time non-refundable buy in = USD$66 WHERE CAN I SEE SYZYGY? Syzygy Community Centre Landmark: visit us & touch signage for notecards