Valimar is an attempt to recreate the First Age of Middle Earth, as depicted primarily in The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien. This SIM is also a non-profit endeavour that supports the educational needs of disadvantaged children. This is important to keep in mind when you consider renting here, because your money is going to a cause you can embrace.
Over the last few weeks, as we see more and more of Valimar begin to take shape (and we’ve had time to look at the model (still on Level 4)), questions have come up over the issue of renting, building or having a home built in Valimar. This article is written to help clarify things for you.
For those of you who are already Valimarians, there will also be a more detailed notecard available (hopefully by this weekend) through a note giver (we will send you the information on this as soon as everything is completed on the note).
If you have any question, comment, suggestion, or correction, please send a notecard with the date, your name and your question to: Lord Eönwë (Rill Oyen). He will get back with you as soon as your question is carefully researched.
Size, Prim Count and Costs
First and foremost, it is logical to expect that rental costs will depend on the number of square meters you use and the number of prims you use. Here is the scale (as of 8 November 2007):
Rates, lot sizes and pricing are presently being re-calculated and will be posted here again as soon as the final details are completed.
Normal Rental
Size of Lot = M
Standard Number of Prims =
Cost/month = $US
Large Rental
Size of Lot = M
Standard Number of Prims =
Cost /month = $US
Extras
Package of Extra Prims = 25 extra prims
No limit on number of packages*
Cost/Month = $US 2
* What this means is you can rent an extra 25 prims over and above your limit. And you can do this as many times as you want at this rate. Example: If you wanted the whole 15,000 prims, you will pay about US$600 per month for the extras.
Lots are available in specific sizes and unfortunately cannot be partial sizes or odd shapes, unless specifically approved by Lord Manwë.
Official Prim counts will be done by the Security Council and its determination is final.
Rent Payments
All rent payments are due on the first of the month and can be paid in two ways:
- Directly to www.buildersofarda.org (a receipt will be given)
- Paid in Lindens to (yet to be finalized). These payments will be the conversion from $US dollars based upon the exchange rate one week in advance of the due date. This rate will be advertised to Valimarians one week in advance of the due date.
Late With Rent
There is a 2-week grace period when payments are late such that the non-payer’s buildings and objects will not be deleted or returned.
Your Responsibilities
If you rent a dwelling in Valimar you have responsibilities, including:
- To pay your rent on time
- Having your building approved by the Design Council (preferably with a model, mock-up or description) BEFORE major work is done. ( A “Design Guidelines” document is in preparation.) - Your building must be landscaped appropriately to the neighbourhood. (This is also monitored by the Design Council.)
- To abide by the rules of Valimar
- To keep your area tidy
Your Rights
As a renter in Valimar you have the right to:
- Privacy inside your building(s).
- Security for your property in that no one is allowed inside your home without your express invitation
- Keep your property safe and orderly in that no one is permitted to put any object on your property without your permission.
We hope these guidelines and rules help you with your decision to live in Valimar with us.
