Newsletter-February 2003

SW City's Official Newsletter - February 2003

EDITOR'S NOTE

Hello everyone,

Well, it's almost that time again. SW City's fourth birthday bash is right around the corner. We would like to know what events you would like to see, and would appreciate your comments if you would post them on the SW City Forums. There is no specific thread for it, so post your own. :) I'm sure we'll get a planning thread started soon enough, anyways.

The month of January was one of expansion for the city. Projects have sprung up from the far north at Sybit Island to the deep south in Palm Grove (believe it or not!). We have had an influx of new citizens and even a brief invasion of tourists when AWC turned on tourist access for a day or two. And the month of February promises to bring even more building, and not just in a physical sense. We hope to institute some government policies that will more effectively govern the behavior of our staff.

Stay tuned for further developments, and don't feel shy about joining any SW City staff member at any time to see what we're working on. Let us know what you think about the city and what could be improved.

Cheers,
SW Chris, Editor-in-Chief

SW CITY RECEIVES CY STATUE

On February 3rd, SW City received it's much awaited CY award! The statue was placed after Syntax simply requested it from Mountain Myst. She gladly gave the z-object privelages and the statue was placed. The statue, which was long overdue by about four months, was awarded to SW City for "Community Initiative for a Community or Town" in September 2002. If you would like to get a glimpse of the shiny new CY statue, you can visit SW City Town Square. ;P Contributed by Syntax.

SW City Town Square & CY Statue: AW 2217.42S 3609.82E http://objects.activeworlds.com/cgi-bin/teleport.cgi?aw_2217.42S_3609.82E

BUILD RAISING RECEIVES AWEC AWARD

SW Citians woke up to a surprise one morning. The Build Raising event that took place several months ago, in which a biodome was built on the outskirts of James River, won the AWEC Award for Best Event. Unfortunately none of the SW staff were present at the awards ceremony, which the staff regrets.

The award is a trophy object, which Lady Jude is currently working with AWC to have uploaded to Alpha World's object path. "We may see the trophy by winter," said Governor SW Comit upon hearing the news. (Editor's Note: Folks, he means next winter. :P)

SW City would like to thank all those who voted. We will be having more Build Raisings in the future. :)

SW City Biodome: AW 2280.00S 3461.46E 0.0a 180 http://objects.activeworlds.com/cgi-bin/teleport.cgi?aw_2280S_3461.46E_0.0a_180

ORTON STRIP MALL EXPANDS

Yes, that's right. Orton Strip Mall has expanded its chain of stores with some shops that absolutely have to be seen to be believed! New arrivals include such newcomers as Vorny's Drum Shop, Butch's Bookcase, Goober Gas and Wash, and Absolutely Eep, which specializes in Eep-style clothing and accessories for the Gadzooks initiated.

Butch's Bookcase also has two new book releases. Confessions of a Psychopath, an autobiography by Captain MAD Mike, and My Friend Eep, by SW Comit.

Get our goods from Orton Strip Mall now!

Orton Strip Mall Expansion - AW 2348.97S 3833.73E 0.0a 273 http://objects.activeworlds.com/cgi-bin/teleport.cgi?aw_2348.97S_3833.73E_0.0a_270

TIBERIUS FOREST SPROUTS UP

Shortly after the new ocean waters soaked into the vastlands (the land inbetween Vishara's River, Skexis River and the ocean), forests exploded on the south western corner. Explorers say the forest is about 350x350 coords big. Explorers also found that a crazy ol' hermit gladly took advantage of this and moved his cabin right in the heart of the forest somewhere. Shortly after discovery, city council decided to name the forest after whoever found the Qwerdy's Shrine tree in the woods that an explorer found, but failed to map. Mr John found it and, because of his named, suggested we name it Tiberius Forest instead of Mr John Forest (lol). You can get to the forest through Mavine Harbor, the only place that'll take you way out there for now. Contributed by SW Comit.

Mavine Harbor (waypoint to Tiberius Forest): AW 2286.25S 4059.54E 180 http://objects.activeworlds.com/cgi-bin/teleport.cgi?aw_2286.25S_4059.54E_0.0a_180

OPTIMUM ISLAND GROWING FAST

Optimum Island is growing with new additions such as the Bungalow Resort, the new shopping area near the docks, and the Esperion Isles has acquired some land on the mainland called Shannon Cove. Contributed by Espilae.

Check out Optimum Island, Esperion Isles here! - AW 2430.34S 4529.95E http://objects.activeworlds.com/cgi-bin/teleport.cgi?aw_2430.34S_4529.95E

SYNTAX'S SW PICK OF FEBRUARY

This month I decided to pick a build, or collection of builds, that were actually built within the current month. Ferruccio started a seaport on Sybit Island near Dionic Bridge. The seaport, aptly named 'Sybit Seaport', quickly grew into a large center of trade and industry for SW City. It not only attracted people in industry, but people with a lot of cash! Yacht owners from around SW City brought their yacht's to Sybit Seaport to show off their billion dollar vessels. AW moguls such as Goober King and Captain MAD Mike (^,^) even brought their yacht's to the show! So come on down and check out these amazing yacht builds or even build one of your own!

Sybit Yacht Show: AW 1780.44S 3602.72E 0.15a 90 http://objects.activeworlds.com/cgi-bin/teleport.cgi?aw_1780.44S_3602.72E_0.15a_90

SW QUICK LINKS

Website - http://www.swcity.net Discussion Forums - http://forum.swcity.net SW Outfitters Tours and Expeditions Store - http://store.swcity.net Charter - http://swcity.skywalkeronline.net/yabbse/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=134