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For Fantasy Faire 2017, NeoVictoria Presents a Dark Circus

Fantasy Faire is almost here!

Fantasy Faire is Second Life’s largest gathering of fantasy designers, enthusiasts & performers.  It’s two weeks of commerce, special events, music & fundraising in fifteen SIMs created specifically for this event.  Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” fundraising effort.  Last year’s Fantasy Faire raised more than US$30,000!

This is the NeoVictoria Project’s fourth year sponsoring a region.

We’re thrilled to be reunited with Beq Janus on their fantastical steampunk circus region named “Anansi“.  And we have an exciting roleplay story cycle planned; our schedule is below.  Come and see the NeoVictoria Roleplay Group in action; we welcome you to join in the fun!

Performance Schedule for
“A Dark Circus”

Poster for the NeoVictoria Roleplay Group’s Storycycle

Only the first scene is set in NeoVictoria SIM; the rest are in the Anansi SIM in the Fairelands.

ALL TIMES ARE SECOND LIFE TIMES (a.k.a PDT – Pacific Daylight Time)

Everyone is invited to roleplay with us! We’ll be wearing the group tag “NeoVictoria@Anansi”

We will be shooting machinima, so please wear your low-arc, low-script finest.


Scene 1 ~ The Portal is Opened

Time: Thursday, 20 April 2017 from Noon to 3 pm, SL-time
Location: Cathedral of Air and Darkness, NeoLondon Town. Take the teleporter in the Visitor Center to the cemetery.  [NeoVictoria SIM]

Event Description

A portal is opened to the fairelands by Cerridwen, the Sidhe of the Cathedral. The NeoLondoners make their way to the circus realm of Anansi.

Scene 2 ~ The Circus Troupe Performs

Time: Friday, 21 April 2017 from 6 to 9 PM, SL-time
Location: Monsieur Anansi’s tugboat airship [Anansi SIM]

Event Description

On the circus faireland of Anansi, the high-wire is being raised as its troupe of performers prepare their acts.  The company is all a-buzz with the news a promoter will be in the audience, scouting for fresh talent.

Scene 3 ~ Dissension in the Ranks

Time:  Saturday, 22 April 2017 from 6 to 9 pm, SL-time
Location:  Monsieur Anansi’s tugboat airship [Anansi SIM]

Event Description

On the circus faireland of Anansi, its troupe of performers prepare their acts.  But all is not well; dissension brews between the ladies of the high-wire.  Could their competition prove too much for the talent scout from NeoLondon?

Scene 4 ~ The Mighty Fall

Time: Tuesday, 25 April 2017 from 6 to 9 pm, SL-Time
Location: Monsieur Anansi’s tugboat airship [Anansi SIM]

Event Description

On the circus faireland of Anansi, tempers run hot.  The company is divided, as rivalry between the acts pushes the performers to risk ever-increasing danger.  Will tonight be the night someone goes too far? 

Scene 5 ~ Truth Revealed

Time: Thursday, 27 April 2017 from 6 to 9pm, SL-time
Location: Monsieur Anansi’s tugboat airship [Anansi SIM]

Event Description

Estrella Arian, Queen of the Trapeze, plummeted to her death in what the authorities are describing as MURDER!  Her rival on the highwire has been jailed.  Will Doctor Seito Akai, an Adept in the Anubi caste of the Imaja Order, be able to divine the truth?

Scene 6 ~ Party with Radio Riel

Time: Friday, 28 April 2017 from 6 to 8 PM, SL-time
Location: Monsieur Anansi’s tugboat airship [Anansi SIM]

Event Description

The roleplay may be over, but the fun continues!  To celebrate the successful conclusion of our Dark Circus story cycle, please join the NeoVictoria Roleplay Group for an evening of steampunk, circus and dark cabaret tunes, spun live on Fantasy Faire Radio!

Gabrielle Riel, General Director of Radio Riel, and the Prim Minister of The Riel Estates – St John Parish & St John Woods

Gabrielle Riel of  Radio Riel fame is our DJ for the party;  she will start broadcasting at 6 pm, SL-time.

The party will  not be “in-character”, so come as you are!

 

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What’s Ahead for 2017

We have exciting events planned for the coming year!  Some are in-character (IC) roleplay events, while others are out-of-character (OOC) parties or townhalls.

Everyone is invited!  If you have questions or want to learn more, send us a note off this website or IM Asil Ares in-world.

  • TownHall (OOC)
    Friday, 3 February
    Let’s discuss the state of the project and what we’ve got planned for FFaire this year!  Let’s meet in the NeoVictoria Skyclub on Machinima SIM at 5 PM, SL-time. 
  • Steam Hunt 12 – From the Earth to the Moon (OOC)
    Starting 1 March, this is a grid-wide hunt featuring free awesomeness from up to 150 of SL’s most exciting makers.  We’ve applied, and if accepted, will have a mini-hunt in a secret location!
  • April Foolery Returns (IC)
    The first of April is a holiday for the demons of the Sidhe empire …the one day a year they can play tricks on the citizenry with little chance of the authorities pressing charges.  What will they do this year?
  • Fantasy Faire 2017 ~ Opening Party (OOC)
    Wednesday, 16 April
    The roleplay groups who create roleplay stories for the faire will be having a party to kick the faire off.   Details will follow!
  • Fantasy Faire 2017 ~ NeoVictoria Presents … (IC)
    20 April to 30 April
    We have a superb story coming for you!  However, we’ll need to keep the wraps on until the Faire is closer!
  • Second Life 14th Birthday (or SLB14) (OOC)
    June 2017
    Hopefully the nice people who produce these birthday celebrations will give us a parcel again this year.  Look for another great build and gifts!
  • Summer Solstice Celebration (IC)
    Wednesday, 21 June
    A summer IC celebration. Let’s start a new tradition! As ever, tied to the actual Summer solstice.
  • Treasure Hunt! (OOC)
    July 2017
    Fun free gifts hidden throughout the skylevel.
  • TownHall (OOC)
    Tuesday, 15 August
    Let’s discuss the state of the project and what we’re going to do for the 7th year anniversary celebrations!
  • Talk Like a Pirate! (OOC)
    Tuesday, 19 September
    A celebration marking the NeoVictoria Project’s seventh year in Second Life!  This live radio event, broadcast on Radio Riel’s Steampunk channel, will celebrate “International Talk Like A Pirate Day”.  There will be prizes for best in male and female costumes! Argh!!!
  • NeoVictoria’s  7 Year Anniversary Roleplay (IC)
    18 September to 22 September
    Every year we do a special roleplay cycle to celebrate our anniversary.  This year, we’ll be SEVEN years old!  Look for four-to-five days of roleplay revolving around something dark and exciting!
  • Halloween Extravaganza 7 (OOC)
    Tuesday, 31 October
    In association with Radio Riel, NeoVictoria is having a Halloween Costume bash to celebrate one of our favorite holidays.  Radio Riel will broadcast the event over their main channel and we’ll have an costume party in the NeoVictoria Skyclub with a steampunk theme.  Dress your avatar in scary Steampunk, Victorian, Mecha or Goth style and join us in Machinima SIM.
  • Bonfire Night Masquerade 5 (IC)
    Sunday, 5 November
    To celebrate the 529th anniversary of Guy Fawkes Day, the city of NeoLondon plans a gala event.   Mr. Fawkes was a famous shapeshifter who used his skills to amass gunpowder (and it was rumored there were other fell objects) beneath the parliament building in 1605.  In imitation of Guy, don masks, change your shape and hair, disguise your voice (or rp style) and join in the frivolity.
  • Clockwerk Gala 4 (IC)
    Saturday, 11 November
    Often sponsored by local veteran associations, “Clockwerk Galas” are very popular affairs, serving as fund-raisers and recruitment.  The most amazing is held every Fall in Old London on Old Earth, it runs a fortnight with the oldest houses vying to raise the most money with fantastical parties and auctions.  The “Royal Clockwerk Ball” closes the festivities; its held in Buckingham Slithen and all the Court attends.  Here the most valiant of the year’s warriors are awarded the Sidhe Cross.
  • 2017 Photo Contest (OOC)
    Month of December
    Every year, we host a photo contest and every year, people create the most extraordinary images!  As ever, the contest is about capturing the spirit of NeoVictoria’s roleplay for a 2018 calendar.
  • Yuletide Ball 4 (IC)
    Thursday, 21 December
    Our traditional end-of-year IC celebration.  As ever, tied to the actual Winter solstice!

Lots of roleplay happens that’s not planned, or only planned a week in advance, so join our in-world group or public announcer for as-it-happens alerts!

Invitation to the NeoVictoria 2016 Photo Contest Award Party

The NeoVictoria Project presents the 2016 Photo Contest Award Party!

The Votes have been counted!

And we’re having a party in the NeoVictoria Skyclub to celebrate the excellent work and reward the folks who did it!  Live DJ Gabrielle Riel of Radio Riel will be spinning tunes and there will be a very special souvenir given to all the folks who attend.

Date: Friday, 20 January 2017

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, SecondLife-time

Location: NeoVictoria Skyclub on Machinima SIM in Second Life

SLUrl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Machinima/98/127/703  (At the landing zone, look for the poster for the SkyClub and click it for a teleport beam to that location.)

Every day in December!

Prizes:

  • 1st Place – L$5000
  • 2nd Place – L$3000
  • 3rd Place – L$2000
  • 4rd Place – L$1000
  • 5th Place through 12thPlace – L$250 each

To read the official rules, visit the Official Rules for the NeoVictoria Project’s 2016 Photo Contest in our Koin-Up group.

About the Project

About The NeoVictoria Project: NeoVictoria is a unique dark roleplay platform that brings creative people together in a supportive and collaborative environment.  Built with a Steampunk aesthetic, the goal of The NeoVictoria Project is to create a virtuous circle where roleplay becomes filmed story.  Website: http://www.neovictoria.net.  Contact for NeoVictoria: Asil Ares.

Continue reading Invitation to the NeoVictoria 2016 Photo Contest Award Party

In-World Voting Begins for the 2016 Photo Contest!

The NeoVictoria 2016 Photo Contest Wants Your Vote!

In-World Instructions

Visit the SkyClub in Machinima SIM to cast your Vote!

Eleven images are now staged in-world and ready to receive your vote.

Dates: 8 January to 18 January 2016

Location: NeoVictoria SkyClub in Machinima SIM in Second Life

SLUrl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Machinima/101/144/703

One vote per avatar; vote only for the photos you love!

The main criteria was the image was related to our storyworld and was captured on the land level of the Machinima SIM or the NeoVictoria SIM in Second Life last December.

To read the official rules, visit the NeoVictoria 2016 Photo Contest discussion in our Koin-Up group.

Every day in December!

Happy voting!

Invitation to the NeoVictoria 2016 Photo Contest

For Immediate Release
Thursday, 1 December 2016

The NeoVictoria Project presents the 2016 Photo Contest

Calling all SecondLife Photographers!

Every year, we host a photo contest and every year, people create the most extraordinary images!  As ever, the contest is about capturing the spirit of NeoVictoria’s roleplay for a 2017 calendar.

Dates: 1 December to 31 December 2016

Location:  The NeoVictoria Estate in Second Life (that’s NeoVictoria and Machinima SIMs).

SLUrl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Machinima/95/127/704

Prizes:

  • 1st Place – L$5000
  • 2nd Place – L$3000
  • 3rd Place – L$2000
  • 4rd Place – L$1000
  • 5th Place through 12thPlace – L$250 each
“I Aim to Misbehave” by Abigale Heron took 3rd Place in the 2015 NeoVictoria Photo Contest

The main criteria are the image is related to our storyworld and must be captured on the land level of the Machinima SIM or the NeoVictoria SIM in Second Life.

To read the official rules, visit the NeoVictoria 2016 Photo Contest discussion in our Koin-Up group.

The first round of judging will be by the NeoVictoria community via the Internet. We’ll present the top 15 images in-world for a final vote to determine the twelve winners. In-world voting will be from 8 January through 18 January 2017 and will be located in the NeoVictoria SkyClub in Machinima SIM.  Winners will be announced on 21 January at a special party in the SkyClub.

corcosman voom’s “Rooftop View” was a finalist in the 2015 Contest!

About the Project

About The NeoVictoria Project: NeoVictoria is a unique dark roleplay platform that brings creative people together in a supportive and collaborative environment.  Built with a Steampunk aesthetic, the goal of The NeoVictoria Project is to create a virtuous circle where roleplay becomes filmed story.  Website: http://www.neovictoria.net.  Contact for NeoVictoria: Asil Ares.

Art for NeoVictoria 2016 Photo Contest

Every day in December!

Continue reading Invitation to the NeoVictoria 2016 Photo Contest

Invitation to the 2016 Bonfire Night Masquerade

The NeoVictoria Project presents a Bonfire Night Masquerade.

Remember, Remember the 5th of November
Gunpowder, Treason and Plot
We see no reason,
why gunpowder treason
should ever be forgot

An evening of non-stop roleplay, marking the NeoVictoria Project’s Fourth Guy Fawkes Celebration!

This Saturday we have a very special event scheduled: our fourth ever Guy Fawkes Day celebration! To keep the event in-character (I/C), we’ve given the familiar tale a slight retelling, to better fit the Neo-verse.

Time: Saturday, 5 November 2016 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, SL-time
Location: Victoria Tavern [NeoVictoria SIM]
Event Type: in-character party (known, and unknown, characters welcome)
Organized By: Lucinda Jane Strathmore Resident
DJ: Lilith Vinciolo
SLUrl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/NeoVictoria/144/218/28

Our in-character event promises to be great fun, with characters in masks and costumes, the fabulous Lilith spinning tunes, and an unveiling at 11:30 PM (8:30 PM, SL-time) with fireworks!

Forgetting the mask covering the face, Ormolu aims a friendly smile at him. “Is the wine a good vintage, sir? And would you recommend the cake or the little heart pastries?”

If you’d like to dress your character like the Guy, the SL marketplace has some very affordable costumes on sale:

We’re inviting new players to this event and we’re hoping to get a large crowd of regulars together for some IC fun.

Page six of the NeoLondon Times, volume 15.

Here’s more in-character history for the event.

Continue reading Invitation to the 2016 Bonfire Night Masquerade

Schedule for the Sidhe and the Soul-Eater

Performance Schedule for “The Sidhe and The Soul-Eater”

Poster for “The Sidhe and The Soul-Eater”

Here is the schedule for the roleplay cycle we’re producing for Fantasy Faire 2016.  Some scenes are set in NeoVictoria SIM and some are in the Serenity SIM in the Fairelands.

ALL TIMES ARE SECOND LIFE TIMES (a.k.a PDT – Pacific Daylight Time)

Everyone is invited to roleplay with us!  We will be shooting machinima, so please wear your low-arc, low-script finest.


Scene 1 ~ The Dullahan Arrives

Time: Thursday, 21 April 2016 from 5pm to 9pm, SL-time
Location: NeoLondon Town [NeoVictoria SIM]

Event Description

A soul-caster, the dullahan named Crom Dubh, arrives on planet NeoVictoria. With the help of Cerridwen, the Sidhe of the Cathedral, they open a portal to the Fairelands and the city of Serenity.

Scene 2 ~ Finding The Automaton

Time: Friday, 22 April 2016 from 6pm to 9pm, SL-time
Location: The Cathedral [Serenity SIM]

Event Description

Crom Dubh finds the Sidhe automaton, but also discovers that small evils, minions of the soul-eater, have begun to infiltrate the city.

Scene 3 ~ Understanding the Threat

Time:  Monday, 25 April 2016 from 6pm to 9pm, SL-time
Location: The Cathedral [Serenity SIM]

Event Description

Crom Dubh and the Sidhe automaton use magic and science to understand not only how to dispatch the little evils, but what their presence portends: the Soul-Eater’s complete escape from its binding well and the destruction of the city.

Scene 4 ~ Battle Against the Soul-Eater

Time: Wednesday, 27 April 2016 from 6pm to 9pm, SL-Time
Location: The Cathedral [Serenity SIM]

Event Description

Crom Dubh and the Sidhe automaton rally the city to fight the Soul-Eater.

Scene 5 ~ Release & Celebration

Time: Thursday, 28 April 2016 from 5pm to 9pm, SL-time
Location: The Cathedral [Serenity SIM]

Event Description

His duty completed, Crom Dubh releases the Sidhe’s soul from its mechanical shell, so it may find peace. The city comes together in musical celebration.

Gabrielle Riel from Radio Riel is our DJ for the party;  she will start broadcasting at 7 pm, SL-time.  The party will be in-character.

Scene 6 ~ Returning Home

Time: Friday, 29 April 2016 from 6 to 9 PM, SL-time
Location: The Cathedrals [Serenity & NeoVictoria SIMs]

Event Description

Crom Dubh and the NeoLondoners return to NeoLondon, closing the portal between their dimensions.

 

Invitation to the NeoVictoria 2015 Photo Contest Award Party

The NeoVictoria Project presents the 2015 Photo Contest Award Party!

The Votes have been counted!

And we’re having a party in the NeoVictoria Skyclub to celebrate the excellent work and reward the folks who did it!  Live DJ Otenth Paderborn will be spinning tunes and there will be a very special souvenir given to all the folks who attend.

Date: Thursday, 21 January 2016

Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, SecondLife-time

Location: NeoVictoria Skyclub on Machinima SIM in Second Life

SLUrl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Machinima/97/126/702  (At the landing zone, look for the poster for the SkyClub and click it for a teleport beam to that location.)

Prizes:

  • 1st Place – L$5000
  • 2nd Place – L$3000
  • 3rd Place – L$2000
  • 4rd Place – L$1000
  • 5th Place through 12thPlace – L$250 each

To read the official rules, visit the Official Rules for the NeoVictoria Project’s 2015 Photo Contest in our Koin-Up group.

About the Project

About The NeoVictoria Project: NeoVictoria is a unique dark roleplay platform that brings creative people together in a supportive and collaborative environment.  Built with a Steampunk aesthetic, the goal of The NeoVictoria Project is to create a virtuous circle where roleplay becomes filmed story.  Website: http://www.neovictoria.net.  Contact for NeoVictoria: Asil Ares.

Continue reading Invitation to the NeoVictoria 2015 Photo Contest Award Party

NeoVictoria 2015 Photo Contest Voting Begins

NeoVictoria 2015 Photo Contest In-World Vote Has Begun

Dates: 8 January to 15 January 2016

Location:  NeoVictoria SkyClub [Machinima SIM]

SLUrl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Machinima/55/88/703

Prizes:

  • 1st Place – L$5000
  • 2nd Place – L$3000
  • 3rd Place – L$2000
  • 4rd Place – L$1000
  • 5th Place through 12thPlace – L$250 each

All of SecondLife is invited to vote in the finals, via scripted prims rezzed in-world.  In-world voting ends 15 January.  Visit the NeoVictoria SkyClub and vote your favorites!

In-world installation for the 2015 Photo Contest

To read the official rules, visit the NeoVictoria 2015 Photo Contest discussion in our Koin-Up group.

The NeoVictoria 2015 Photo Contest Ends in Two Days!

Only Two Days Remain for the NeoVictoria Project’s 2015 Photo Contest!

Dates: 1 December to 31 December 2015

Location: NeoVictoria Estate in Second Life

SLUrl: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Machinima/95/127/704

Prizes:

  • 1st Place – L$5000
  • 2nd Place – L$3000
  • 3rd Place – L$2000
  • 4rd Place – L$1000
  • 5th Place through 12thPlace – L$250 each

The main criteria are the image is related to our storyworld and must be captured on the land level of the Machinima SIM or the NeoVictoria SIM in Second Life.

To read the official rules, visit the NeoVictoria 2015 Photo Contest discussion in our Koin-Up group.

Abigale Heron’s Panoramic view of NeoVictoria (suitable for october in the calendar).