| From: | "Brandon P. Bradley" <bpbradle@*****.CS.MTU.EDU> |
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| Subject: | SPRAWL: Steel Rat |
| Date: | Sat, 19 Feb 1994 22:14:41 EST |
Steel Rat
B-03
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The Steel Rat is a two level nightclub im the Renton district of Seattle.
where it gets its name is immediatley obvious as the entire front of the
club is a HUGE rat's head made of steel. Two Trolls bouncers gaurd the
front door and let in only those with reservations. (See GM'S NOTE)
The front doors open to a wide stairway leading down to the first level
where there is a long angled bar along two of the walls. Also on the first
floor is a triangular shaped stage with two wings jutting out forward
ending in triangular shaped platforms. The club often hosts various bands
and favors no particular style of music. "If it's new and different it is
at 'The Rat.'" At night large crowds fill the floor to dance to 'the latest
rage.'
However the real business takes place upstairs. The second floor has
two wide balconies running the length of the club. This floor is reached
by either of two spiral staircases, one on either end of the club. Connecting
these balconies are two wide walkways which pass over the dance floor below,
and suspended in the center of the entire club is a circular platform
which holds only a single table. There are two catwalks which connect this
platform to the other walkways. It costs a bit more to obtain this table,
but for your =Y= you get two gaurds posted at the ends of each catwalk,
and a white noise generator under the table.
The 'Rat' allows weapons until five o' clock at which point everyone is
asked to check them with one of the employees. If anyone objects they are
very politely asked again, and even a third time. After that they will be
politely 'removed' from the club. When asked about this policy employees
will state that it is for 'insurance purposes' since too many fights break
out at night otherwise.
GM'S NOTE:
Politeness at 'The Rat' is kept at all times. Even if a patron starts
trouble employees will still be polite, even if this means 'politely'
shooting the individual. In cases where a patron is hurt in any way
flowers and a get well card are sent.
The Bouncers out front though show a definite prejudice for their Troll
'brothers' and will take special care of them and their gear. This includes
not requiring them to have reservations, and inadvertantly 'overlooking'
the ocasional small weapon.
