Happy Birthday, Ferd Frederix! 🎉

Today we celebrate not just another trip around the sun, but the man who’s kept whole worlds spinning.

Ferd, thank you for the countless hours you’ve poured into OpenSim — the fine-tuning, the bug hunting, the late-night fixes, the jaw-dropping characters and assets you’ve created, and the tools you’ve built that make our grids feel like home.
You’ve kept servers alive when they should have flatlined, solved problems the rest of us couldn’t even pronounce, and inspired new creators with your generosity and skill.

The OpenSim community runs smoother, plays harder, and dreams bigger because of you.

Here’s to your brilliance, your humor, your creativity… and to many more years of building worlds with your signature magic.

Happy Birthday, Ferd — we adore you!💕😘

Skinny Dip Beach Party & DJ YANA
Sunday, Nov 16th | 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM
Location: Alternate MetaVerse Grid

Taxi;hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Skinny%20Dip%20Beach/168...
Get ready to strip down and turn up.
Live DEEJAY' s will take you on a two-hour ride of high-energy beats.

Bikinis, bare skin, and beats that don’t quit.

This is the night to break loose, own your freedom, and dance like nothing’s off-limits.
Be there, or hear about it later.

A little rant. When SL implemented PBR textures, they included a script command called llSetRenderMaterial, which allows you to change the PBR material texture of a surface. Multiple scripts are now available there that do just that. This is similar to llSetTexture we've used forever to change the older blinn-phong textures.

When Opensim implemented their version of PBR, they decided that we didn't need osSetRenderMaterial activated for scripts, because really, who would actually use that stuff? If there's another more plausible reason I would love to hear it.

Ran into this trying to update a simple light sconce which allows you to touch the object to add light, fullbright, and glow to a surface to mimic a light that's turned on. For PBR, while turning on light is still the same, brightness and glow are managed by the emissive texture layer of a PBR Material. So to mimic a glowing light, you would need to be able to - you guessed it - CHANGE the material. But of course that's currently impossible in Opensim until someone incorporates that script function into code.

In the pics, you can see the PBR sconce on the left, and one with older textures on the right. In the top pic the light is off on both and in the bottom pic the light is on. The PBR glass looks great, and the light works, but you have no glow to show it's on. So for now, until osSetRenderMaterial is activated, I will have to set the glass material to always glowing. Or more likely, I will add a bulb inside with no PBR that will glow when touched.

I’m doing an impromptu stream at Sol Et Luna in Xinashi. The focus is the people who influenced and were influenced by Annie Lennox. Stop by if you’d like. hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Xinashi/134/156/27

NEW CLUB! PARTY NOW SATURDAY! Team Dope is at it again yeah!
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What? ¸. Stuff Happens Party
When? ¸. 11-15-25 start 2pm - 4pm
Who? ¸. DJ Wade
Music? ¸. Blues and Rock
Where? ¸. Club at Osgrid (search the word Club on your map to find us)
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Not sure if this Link works but the Region is called Club
We hope to see you come party!
hop://login.osgrid.org/Club/127/126/22
login.osgrid.org/Club/128/128/22

They’re cute, they’re weird, they’re slightly ominous — the perfect pets for the end of the world.

Come take a walk, meet the new species, pick your favorite, and pretend you’ll be a responsible guardian.
Adoption optional. Awe guaranteed.

Whether you’re looking for a loyal companion, a questionable life-choice, or just something that stares at you with a glossy robot-frog face, there’s a bot waiting for you.
Adopt responsibly. Or don’t. It’s the apocalypse anyway.

New cyber/bots shop at Desolate Expanse, a good excuse to test the new GLB/GLTF import.
Models from sketchfab

Just a quick reminder, Join us today, Saturday, November 15th, at 2pm grid time for a great time with good friends and family as we party in the Golden Dome Ballroom. This is a casual kind of party so no need for costumes or formal wear, jeans are fine. Music will be provided by our favorite DJ - Maldrul Smith and he always plays the best and something completely different.
grid.genesis-roleplay.org:8002:Masala Al Kohav
use the "telepad" at the landing point and select "Dance Event"
Hope to see you there!! Blessings and much love, Lavia.

Just put out a few more new Christmas Items including a fireplace and medieval hearth, Coco the Christmas Mouse, and a baby Christmas Owl and much more. Stop by and visit our Holidays & Seasons section to find some one of a kind Christmas Items that are free, full perm and made by your truly. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Alina Custom Vehicles.

NEW TRUCK STORE IN REGION

NEW TRUCKS ADDED ALL DRIVEABLE

RACE TRUCKS ADDED

SEMI TRAILERS ADDED

SANTA CHRISTMAS COKE TRAILERS ADDED

MORE THAN 250 DIFFERENT CARS TO CHOOSE FROM

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina%20Custom%20Vehicles/118/35/22

Some areas i am still working on

DJ Tyler Mathews - The Moonlight Set at Party Stage on Alternate Metaverse : Sat 15th Nov 2:00 AM.
Tyler has a vast catalog of great tunes, a friendly outgoing and interactive style and does requests too!
Come on over and join us : hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

HI EVERYBODY! Join us today, Saturday, November 15th, at 2pm grid time for a great time with good friends and family as we party in the Golden Dome Ballroom. This is a casual kind of party so no need for costumes or formal wear, jeans are fine. Music will be provided by our favorite DJ - Maldrul Smith and he always plays the best and something completely different.
grid.genesis-roleplay.org:8002:Masala Al Kohav
use the "telepad" at the landing point and select "Dance Event"
Hope to see you there!! Blessings and much love, Lavia.

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ Party-Night ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ at the new CC- CLUB - ZEPHRA
Saturday/Samstag 15.November 2025
◕ starts 12:00 OS grid time – startet ab 21:00 Uhr EU
DJ CRAZY Onasis
DJ TOMI Balboa
DJ POPPY Fields

☊ Melodic Progressive Techhouse Livemix
☊ Charts, Hits EDM

▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , Gute Laune gute Sounds
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht


Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:CCClub
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB - ZEPHRA ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

Join us at the Piazza at 3 pm grid time, for a couple of hours of fun and music while Rockin' Robert spins the tunes for us via his radio station Wax Radio with a tribute to the late Ozzi.
The Piazza, where good friends and great music always come together.
bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

Heute ab 20.00 Uhr/11SLT
EINZIGARTIGER SOUND: Ein Set von Hellkiss ist mehr als eine Playlist. Es ist eine sorgfältig kuratierte Reise durch die Genres, gespickt mit eigenen Edits und einer unverwechselbaren, dunklen Note
UNIQUE SOUND: A set from Hellkiss is more than just a playlist. It is a carefully curated journey through genres, peppered with original edits and a distinctive, dark touch.

Wake Up with DeeJay Sofee! this Morning.

It’s time for that Breakfast Vibe - today from 6AM to 8AM grid time at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!

Jump out of bed, open those curtains, feel the sunshine, grab your coffee mug, and teleport over!

Let DeeJay Sofee energize your Friday morning with feel-good beats and good vibes.

Today’s Genre: Sofees Morning Style (Time to shake OFF them Cobwebs)

Come dance, vibe, and celebrate being alive this beautiful Friday morning!

Location:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

See you there! :-))

Only 17 days left before the public opening of our traditional Christmas market! There are still a few shops available, everyone can have their own shop, it's open to the Hypergrid!



https://www.facebook.com/groups/958881409515045/permalink/...

Reminder of the rules for obtaining a shop:

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CHRISTMAS MARKET — BLOODMOON
(Règlement / Rules)
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[ FRANÇAIS ]

• Pour obtenir une boutique, contactez : Vlad Helsing ou Pierre Segrov in-world.
• Tous les objets doivent être GRATUITS.
• Le thème des objets est libre, mais la décoration de la boutique doit rester dans l’esprit de Noël / hiver.
• Merci de limiter les scripts autant que possible pour réduire le lag.
• La SIM du marché est en PG : le staff peut retirer tout contenu qui ne correspond pas à ce cadre.
• Inauguration prévue début décembre (vers le 5/12). Vous pourrez continuer à alimenter et décorer après l’ouverture.
• Un vote aura lieu lors de l’inauguration pour élire la plus belle boutique — un beau cadeau sera offert au gagnant.
• Merci de vider votre boutique avant le 10 janvier. La région sera sauvegardée après cette date avec le contenu restant.

Esprit du marché : amical, partagé, festif.


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[ ENGLISH ]

• To get a booth, contact: Vlad Helsing or Pierre Segrov in-world.
• All items must be FREE.
• Product theme is free, but the booth decoration must remain in a Christmas / winter spirit.
• Please limit scripts as much as possible to reduce lag.
• The market SIM is PG: staff may remove any content that does not fit this setting.
• Opening planned early December (around Dec. 5). You may continue adding items and decorating after the opening.
• A vote will take place during the opening to elect the most beautiful booth — a nice gift will be awarded to the winner.
• Please empty your booth before January 10. The region will be saved after that date with any remaining content.

Market spirit: friendly, shared, festive.

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Merry Christmas!
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Christmas is almost here for 2025. Explore OMG Winter Wonderland - it's magical - there is a lot to explore - it's a photographer's paradise. It's colourful
It's captivating - it's worth your time to explore!

Sonntag:
Am 16.11.2025 ab 20:00 Uhr

Einladung zum Virtuellen Maskenball – mit Stil, Spaß und ein bisschen Geheimnis! 

Am 16. November 2025 wird’s bunt, geheimnisvoll und herrlich verrückt: Unser virtueller Maskenball öffnet die Tore für alle, die Lust auf Glanz, Glamour und ein bisschen digitale Magie haben.
Ob du als glitzernde Diva, mystischer Schatten oder pixelperfekter Pfau erscheinst – Hauptsache, du bringst deine Maske und gute Laune mit!

Also: Maske auf, Avatar zurechtgezupft – und rein ins Vergnügen! Wir freuen uns auf dich – und auf all die wundervollen Identitäten, die du mitbringst.
timegrid.de:8002:clubtime

✨ BK Mode Kinderabteilung – Kleine Looks, große Wirkung! ✨

Sechs neue Outfits warten darauf, die Bühne zu erobern – von elegant bis sportlich, von „Wow, wie süß!“ bis „Moment mal, das ist ja richtig stylish!“.

Diese Kollektion zeigt: Kinder-Mode muss sich nicht hinter den Erwachsenen verstecken. Im Gegenteil – hier wird aufgefallen, hier wird gespielt, hier wird Stil zum Abenteuer. 🎈

Ob schick für den besonderen Anlass oder lässig für den nächsten Rollerblades-Trip – jedes Outfit ist ein Statement.

Und mal ehrlich: Wer sagt, dass nur die Großen den Catwalk beherrschen dürfen? 😉

Auf Radio Xenolandia legt Xenos heute zwei Stunden Saga auf.

Saga: Die kanadischen Kapitel-Schreiber, die Deutschland lieben (und umgekehrt)

Wann? Heute 12:00 Uhr
Wo hören? Hier lang - https://laut.fm/xenolandia
Oder auf allen Regionen vom Xenolandia Grid.
Streaming-URL für VLC Player https://stream.laut.fm/xenolandia

Bandvorstellung auf Xenopolias > https://tinyurl.com/mr22hz54

Für neue Hörer - beim Sender einschalten wird ein kurzer Werbeblock (max.1min) getriggert.
Also nicht ausschalten/ einschalten wenn euch ein Titel nicht gefällt, sondern kurz leise machen. Wink
Die restliche Sendung ist dann Werbefrei!

I've started offering a variety of tutorials on my Discord server on various topics related to Opensim, mostly on PBR for now, but I will expand them as opportunity arises. Here are the current offerings:

General Firestorm Settings for PBR
Acquiring and Creating PBR Materials
Preparing, Uploading, and Applying PBR
PBR Reflection Probes
GLTF/GLB File Uploads

Coming Soon: Understanding PBR Texture Types

You can find my ⁠tutorials channel on my Discord server here: https://discord.gg/SMBaqan3Ny

DJ Neko wants to test some new material tonight and she's playing at the Clown Motel.

Yes, it's based on a RL place in Tonopah, Nevada. Some mad genius built a clown themed motel in the middle of nowhere and right next door to a wild west cemetery. Both RL places are reportedly haunted. Feeling brave?

hop://groovyverse.com:8002/Exodus/953/509/200

Open Mic Thursdays! accepting talent by avatars throughout Alternate Metaverse & The OpenSim Hypergrid as well! Live Open Mic events are on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30pm, Hosted by Dave King & Whisper Carfield! We accept people in the order of which they sign up. Some of the talent will include:Bands, Singers, Musicians, Poets, Storytellers, Comedians & Free-stylers! What hidden talents do YOU have??

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Open%20Mic%20Arts/220/48...

Hello everyone! :)
I would like to invite you to my performance at Speakeasy Swinghard today!!
Alternate Metaverse -11:00am-12:30
Casual, Fun, Friendly Gathering!
Would love to sing your favorites from 900+ variety song list.
Hugs and hopefully see you soon!!
x
Map us at: alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV Events

Alina Custom Vehicles.

NEW TRUCK STORE IN REGION

Over 250 different vehicles to choose from, all vehicles are driveable

50 NEW VEHICLES ADDED

MORE TRUCKS ARE STILL ARRIVING , AND DRIVABLE .

There are also copy items which are not Vehicles

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina%20Custom%20Vehicles/118/35/22

Some areas i am still working on

Auf Radio Xenolandia legt Xenos heute eine Stunde De Staat auf.

De Staat: Mehr als nur ein Regierungsform

Wann? Heute 14:00 Uhr
Wo hören? Hier lang - https://laut.fm/xenolandia
Oder auf allen Regionen vom Xenolandia Grid.
Streaming-URL für VLC Player https://stream.laut.fm/xenolandia

Bandvorstellung auf Xenopolias > https://tinyurl.com/2w5mjm84

Für neue Hörer - beim Sender einschalten wird ein kurzer Werbeblock (max.1min) getriggert.
Also nicht ausschalten/ einschalten wenn euch ein Titel nicht gefällt, sondern kurz leise machen. Wink
Die restliche Sendung ist dann Werbefrei!

De Staat: Mehr als nur ein Regierungsform

Was ist der Staat?
Fragen Sie einen Philosophen, und Sie bekommen einen Vortrag über den Gesellschaftsvertrag.
Fragen Sie einen Politikwissenschaftler, und er wird über das Gewaltmonopol referieren.
Fragen Sie einen Musikliebhaber aus den Niederlanden, und er wird Ihnen mit leuchtenden Augen sagen:
„De Staat? Das ist die beste Band, die Sie je live sehen werden.“
Und wissen Sie was? Der Musikliebhaber hat wahrscheinlich am meisten Recht. ....

Zum ganzen Artikel auf Xenopolias hier lang > https://tinyurl.com/2w5mjm84

All articles on Xenopolias are available in all common languages.

Ages ago, I satirized events in SL like "Best in Bikini" and "Best in Cute" with my “Best In Demo” event. SL Creators used demo tags and took other such measures to prevent people from using a free version as a final, permanent piece. So, imagine your Avatar using a pre-mesh no-mod shape from a shop with demo sized huge hands and feet. You'd be wearing flexihair with demo signs attached. Add on a skin extensively tattooed with “demo,” and wearing clothing with the word demo woven into the texture. You'd have a nightmare of an avatar – and one that might win the “Best In Demo” event. The prize? A demo version of a trophy.

The event was hilarious, and so popular that other clubs copied the idea. You can say my “Best in Demo” event was a demo for Best In Demo events.Then came OS. Sadly, there are no demos here, and so, no Best In Demo events either. But there are other fun event ideas. Consider “Best In Complexity”. It's actually a bad event idea, and found in the OSW group "Best of Bad Event Ideas." The group has a new bad event idea: Best In Doomscrolling. Remember -- you can't get PTSD if you are the traumatic event. https://opensimworld.com/post/125621?msgSuccess=Posted

Add your own bad event idea to the group if you like.