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ABOUT
Q: Tell me about StarLord.net
A: StarLord.net began in 1985 as a bulletin board service (BBS) on the Commodore 64 computer. It evolved over the years through many iterations, the most popular of these known as The Castle BBS in Pacifica, California, where Christopher once resided. There is another domain starlord.com used by a windows app developer, which has nothing to do with this site, in fact, there is no mention of the word StarLord anywhere on their website, so no idea why they are still holding on to the domain. I’ve been asking them nicely to turn it over to me though last time I asked they didn’t want to
Q: What can I find in this website?
A: Mostly it’s me sharing links to my creations that are posted elsewhere across the interwebs ;-)
Q: Why StarLord?
A: I’ve used the name “StarLord” in reference to computer forums, music/band recordings, sportscar rallys, even broadcasting. There’s been a few attempts to change my name to other things, alas, I’ve always come back to using the name “StarLord” until the 2000's when I started using Andron827 instead. There was some confusion created by other fans, people, or things who also want to use the word StarLord, such as the obscure Marvel comic character Peter Quill who was mostly unknown until the recent movie Guardians of the Galaxy gave him a few cameos, though seriously, I was using the name way before I ever heard of the character. I've maintained this domain name since the posting of it was so prolific, and I wanted people to be able to find me... so here we are.
Q: So, I hear you’re a musician, what do you play?
A: For music, I play diverse genres using computers and keyboards, blending ancient global traditions with futuristic trance and techno. You can read more about that on my discography page. I also use AI as a tool to produce some of my music today, bringing songs from earlier poems or writings (since I don't have my own session band and recording studio, this became a nice alternative!)
Q: You’re also an artist of sorts, what medias?
A: Traditional art (like watercolor, chalk, acrylic paint, pencil, ink) and Digital art, including virtual world building, 3D renders, 2D drawings, and textures. I also use generative AI to collaborate or produce images or videos then edit them using software on the computer. It's important for me to mention that for me, AI is a tool just as any canvas or paint would be; AI doesn't merely replace my artistic ability, it is a tool for me to manifest my creative process in ways I might not otherwise have done on my own.
Q: Virtual world building?
A: Yes, there once were some of my 3D objects here for download, on booth and gumroad, though these are gone now. Today you will find me in the noncommercial hypergrid metaverse at places like SharingIsCaring.Family where I DJ every other Saturday, and VRChat, where I have published about 80 worlds for others to explore and enjoy.
Q: Along with StarLord, didn't you use other monikers like "ChrCal" or "Drone" for a time?
A: I used to blog and post some songs on other sites and used chrcal (an Ingress handle) for a time, though felt ultimately this wasn't the right fit and I didn't want to utilize my real-life names for creative works. Hence, I use Andron827 most everywhere now.
Q: Do you update this site very often?
A: No, not as much as I used to, however, when I do updates, they are usually pretty major. Other than that, I post to the usual culprits sometimes like facebook or instagram, and do pics and reviews as a Local Guide for Google Maps. Look at my Linktree, as well links here to find most everything I would post to.
Q: Some of your pictures have you making beer. Are you a homebrewer?
A: Yep. I make beer, really good beer, in fact. Want some?
Q: Can I contact you? What if I totally love or hate something on the site?
A: Any questions or comments, please feel free to ping me via the contact page on this site, which will lead you to places you can reach me directly. Unfortunately, I had to remove the web contact form here due to spam.
To you, weary traveller on my website, Skål!