Needful Things – News

1. Sim Renovation
Needful Things is now 8 years old—and it’s time to replace the old houses with updated versions. Unfortunately, this will take some time, as a few shops are also moving to different locations. At the landing point, there’s a notecard at the Region Guide Terminal showing the current locations of the respective shops.

As always, we recommend searching for the items you’re looking for on HyperCat first and then locating the objects on Needful Things itself using the area search.

https://ww2.hypercat.info/

Once the renovations are complete, we plan to implement our own search and teleport system—Sixtus Majus will take on this project later.

2. No Public Nudity

Unfortunately, it occasionally happens that visitors enter the region unclothed. It’s difficult to tell whether this is intentional or simply because their clothing hasn’t loaded. However, the following rule applies to all my public regions:

!! NO PUBLIC NUDITY !!

I want all visitors to have the freedom to shop at Needful Things without feeling disturbed by the sight of naked avatars. Adult content in the shops (e.g., the NPC Factory with its sex NPCs) is arranged in such a way that you have to deliberately seek out these rooms yourself or with the camera and won’t accidentally stumble upon unwanted content.

I expect the same respect from all visitors. I really hate to put up “No Entry” signs, but anyone who stands naked in the kids’ shop in the future (like the woman in the recent photo) will be removed without warning.
I deliberately offer a small selection of accessories for children’s avatars, so the sexualized depiction of a visitor—especially in this particular shop—is completely out of the question!!!

3. Dinkie Accessories

Until now, Needful Things was a Dinkie-free zone. That has changed since Sixtus and I fell head over heels for these cute avatars. There are already quite a few shops in HG that offer Dinkie stuff—we don’t want to compete with them. But you’ll now find a few little items at Needful Things as well.
Have fun!


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Needful Things – Neuigkeiten

1. Sim Renovierung
Needful Things ist inzwischen 8 Jahre alt - und wird es Zeit, die alten Häuser durch überarbeitete Versionen zu ersetzen. Das nimmt leider etwas Zeit in Anspruch, da zusätzlich ein der paar Shops in andere Häuser umziehen. Am Landepunkt gibt es eine Notecard am Region-Guide-Terminal mit der aktuellen Lage der jeweiligen Shops.

Nach wie vor empfiehlt es sich vorab auf HyperCat nach den gesuchten Artikeln zu suchen und dann auf Needful Things selbst die Objekte mittels Umgebungssuche zu ermitteln.

https://ww2.hypercat.info/

Nach Abschluss der Umbaumaßnahmen ist ein eigenes Such- und Teleportsystem geplant - Sixtus Majus wird sich diesem Projekt später zuwenden.

2. Keine öffentliche Nacktheit

Leider kommt es hier und da mal vor, dass Besucher unbekleidet die Region betreten. Ob aus Absicht oder ob die Kleidung nur nicht geladen ist, lässt sich nur schwer unterscheiden. Grundsätzlich aber gilt auf allen meinen öffentlichen Regionen:

!! KEINE ÖFFENTLICHE NACKTHEIT !!

Ich möchte, dass alle Besucher die Freiheit haben, auf Needful Things shoppen zu gehen ohne sich am Anblick nackter Avatare gestört zu fühlen. Adult-Inhalte in den Shops (z.B. der NPC Factory mit ihren Sex-NPCs) befinden sich so angeordnet, dass man bewusst diese Räume selbst oder mit der Kamera aufsuchen muss und nicht versehentlich über unerwünschte Inhalte stößt.
Den gleichen Respekt wünsche ich mir von allen Besuchern. Ich stelle nur sehr ungern Verbotsschilder auf, aber wer in Zukunft nackt im Kindershop steht (so wie die Dame auf dem Bild vor kurzem), wird in Zukunft ohne Vorwarnung entfernt.
Ich biete bewusst ein wenig Zubehör für Kinder-Avatare an, darum geht die sexualisierte Darstellung eines Besuchers - besonders in diesem speziellen Shop - überhaupt nicht!!!

3. Dinkie Zubehör

Bisher war Needful Things Dinkie-Freie-Zone. Das hat sich geändert, seit Sixtus und ich einen Narren an den putzigen Avataren gefressen haben. Es gibt schon einige Shops im HG, die Dinkie Stuff anbieten- denen wollen wir auch keine Konkurrenz machen. Aber ein paar Kleinigkeiten findet ihr inzwischen auch auf Needful Things.
Viel Spaß!

Meet the Jonathan Avatar by R. Lion, a complete male avatar pack featuring clothing, accessories, skin options, facial styles, static hand poses, and an easy to use HUD.
Have some fun, stand out, and enjoy looking different from the usual avatars.
A matching AO is also available separately in the Animation Store.
Come get it now!
Avatar at Avatar's components Store.
AO at Animation Store.

HAPPENING SOON IN AMV!

This year AMV is having a one off 3 day Special event, that being the Summer Sizzler, with a variety of performers and activities, bringing you fun, entertainment, banter, laughs, come and join in for a Special 3 day weekend spectacular with the community!

Starting July 24th at 8am, the festivities continue on the 25th and 26th of July, this is a summer to never forget!

come see old friends and make some new friends, you are all welcome at AMV, the Summer Sizzler will be in the AMV Special Events Region, you do not want to miss this opportunity! This is a once in a life time Event! We look forward to seeing each and every one of you there!

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⚒️ Sie sind zurück: SatyrFarms Craftworks! ⚒️
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Egal ob Schmiede, Mühle oder Werkzeug – bringe echtes Handwerk und noch mehr Immersion in deine Spielwelt.

👉 Jetzt zuschlagen und deine Welt upgraden!

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Join us for an unforgettable session at the New Landing Point in Alternate Metaverse Grid!
Expect a rich musical journey with rock anthems, romantic ballads, couples’ dance tunes, and high-energy dance tracks to get your heart racing.

Bring your friends, your dance shoes, and your love for great music. Let’s start the day with rhythm, connection, and pure virtual joy.

Hypergrid enabled – everyone is welcome!

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GBG BEACH CLUB DJ NICK GREEKLIFE
Get ready for the ultimate summer experience at GBG Beach Club!
Join us for a wild Beach Party filled with House and Trance rhythms that will keep you moving all day long.
DJ NICK spinning live beats
Sexy Host ESTI bringing the heat and summer vibes
Starts at 11 AM Grid Time
Come as you are — with swimsuit or without — freedom is the dress code.
Dance, laugh, and feel the pulse of the beach under the sun.
LIMO TAXI: hg.gbg-world.com:80:Aestria
Freedom • Music • Sun — the perfect mix for your summer.

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Sunday/Sonntag 19.07.2026
◕ starts 12:00 OS grid time – startet ab 21:00 Uhr EU
good tunes, good vibes,
meet nice, open-minded people

Futurepop, Gothic, Synthpop, EBM, Cyberpunk
live in the mix with DJ CRAZY

Gute Musik, gute Stimmung,
Triff nette, aufgeschlossene Menschen
Adults Only! Nur Erwachsene !
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Slip beneath the waves with Ocean's Embrace—a shimmering mermaid tail paired with a sculpted conch shell top. Whether you're exploring coral reefs or relaxing in your favorite underwater retreat, this look is ready for your next aquatic adventure.

Waves of Courage Shop-Catena di Isole
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002/Catena%20di%20Isole/412/113/22

One of Opensimulator's Longest continually running Dance Parties! 14 years and counting!! LIVE DJ and Dancing!! Music from the 60's to current day!
Tonight at 8pm Pacific!
Now on OSGrid!

HG: hg.osgrid.org:80:speakeasy

Icky Thump Live from the UK at 1pm PDT/Grid Time
Bringing his music to us all
With his guitar and Foot base, and his smokey voice ,
Bringing us some Acoustic Blues Tunes
Come join him,
Everybody is welcome
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🎣 REEL8 FISHING SYSTEM — NOW OPEN FOR BETA TESTING!
The Official Fishing Game of NeverWorld Grid is LIVE!
Cast your line, catch real 3D mesh fish trophies, climb the live leaderboard, and compete in official contests — all free, for everyone!
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✅ Official Contests & Rare Catches
✅ Open to NWG Residents AND Hypergrid Visitors
🔜 Coming in Future Releases:
🐟 While in Beta, fish are limited to 9 varieties — many more species coming soon!
🗺 More Fishing Zones across NeverWorld Grid
🎁 Loot Catches — not just fish! Treasures, trinkets, and surprises await!
⚒ Crafting System — fish up plans, recipes and ingredients, then visit in-world Crafting Tables to complete your unique creations!
🌐 reel8fish.com
📊 reel8fish.com/leaderboard
🗺 reel8fish.com/map
📂 GitHub: github.com/mteedev/reel8_Fishing
I Can REEL8 To That! 🎣

Join us on the maiden voyage of the WINDY CITY SERENADE Cruise Ship for a fun filled dinner cruise on Lake Michigan from CHICAGO! Deep dish Chicago pizza never tasted so uh.. virtually good! Wines provided by California Vineyards by Jules Chargers and Entertainment provided by Clan And The Band as we taste a little bit of Lollapalooza but Clanapalooza style.

〓〓〓█• !!!- DJ Light Ray & DJ Chocolate -!!! •█〓〓〓
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴏ : DJ Light Ray & DJ Chocolate
█◄♫►█ ⇨ sᴛʏʟᴇ : double DJ Mix
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇɴ : 18th July 2026 -- start is 10am Grid Time
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ: C/C/C-Shoppe-Center-Events
█◄♫►█ ⇨ GRAB YOUR FRIENDS and come :))))
The Event Location have a New adress [REGION]
---> hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/CCC-Shoppe-Events/133/...

Get ready for the hottest summer vibes at Summer GBG Club!
Everyone is welcome to join the fun — a night full of mixed music, dance, and good energy with DJ Nick spinning the beats and the sexy host Esti bringing the summer heat.
The party starts at 11 AM Grid Time, and the beach club will be glowing with tropical lights, laughter, and rhythm. Come dressed for summer, bring your best mood, and let’s make this night unforgettable!
🎁 Special Giveaway
During the event, 2–3 lucky guests will win a special Visitor Manager photo prize — the same exclusive image displayed at the club entrance!
It’s your chance to take home a piece of the GBG Metaverse magic and show you were part of the summer’s most iconic party.
Location : hg.gbg-world.com:80:The Pier

DJ DEBBIE loves her music, Has lots of amazing Ska,Dance, Pop , and tunes that you request.
Lets join her for an 2 hours set at the Landing point at AMV , Where the Moonlight Shines brighter then the Stars.

Everybody is welcome ,

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Join us for an unforgettable session at the New Landing Point in Alternate Metaverse Grid!
With Dj Tyler
Dj Tyler Bringing his best Tunes from back then and Now , Laughter banter and great ambient
Join him for her 2 hour morning breakfast set and meet up with some amazing people .
We cant wait to see you there !!!

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Petite - zierlich, aber nicht unscheinbar!

Es gibt diese Momente, in denen alles um einen herum rennt, hupt, blinkt und sich wichtig nimmt.

Und dann stehst du da, mitten drin, und denkst dir:
„Ja gut… aber ich seh trotzdem besser aus.“

Petite ist genau für diese Augenblicke gemacht. Für Frauen, die nicht fragen, ob sie auffallen dürfen — sondern sich einfach hinstellen und die Stadt kurz irritieren.

Today brought some unexpected challenges, but we turned that energy into something creative and meaningful. We’ve released a brand‑new original song inspired by everything that happened, and we’d love for you to play it, like it, and subscribe to support the work we put into it.

The video and cover art feature scenes from Pride Park at Darkheart City and Unicock Club, both of which you can visit anytime to enjoy the spaces shown in the song. Even when plans fall through, our community continues to shine, create, and move forward together.

Thank you all for your support, your loyalty, and your love.
We’ll always rise, rebuild, and make something beautiful for everyone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQGXWnxwCxk

Come Cruise with us! Brand new venue for Clan's Band Cruises as we continue our Summer Tour to CHICAGO! From the landing, click the TODAY'S EVENTS board to get to the ticket booth. CLICK TO BOARD sign is there and you're on!

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 and live vinyl mixing via his live radio station Wax Radio.
The Piazza, where good friends and great music always come together.
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CAS LIVE AT THE GARDEN! 7-17 11AM AMV
COME HAVE SOME FUN WITH ME! GRID HOPPERS WELCOME! YOUR LIMO HERE
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LET'S ROCK! IDE LOVE TO SEE YOU HERE MY FRIENDS!

TOMORROW IN AMV!

Coming this July on the 18th and 19th, Alternate Metaverse is having a 2 day mini pride festival, celebrating each and everyone in the LGBTQAI+ community.

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the fun

AMV Presents Pride 2026 - A 2 day mini festival

July 18 - Saturday - Day 1

4am -6am - DJ Tyler Pre-show
6am - 8am - DJ Debbie Morning Breakfast Show

July 19 - Sunday - Day 2

6am - 8am - DJ Ting morning Breakfast show

come along, for a once in a lifetime event!

We look forward to seeing you there!

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〓〓〓█• !!!- DJ Adriana & DJ Chocolate -!!! •█〓〓〓
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴏ : DJ Adriana Darkheart & DJ Chocolate
█◄♫►█ ⇨ sᴛʏʟᴇ : VOCAL TRANCE, UPLIFTING / Progressive Trance
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇɴ : 17th July 2026 -- start is 11am Grid Time - till end
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇɴ : 20:00 Uhr CET / 08:00pm CET
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ: C/C/C Shoppe-Center-Dance Floor
█◄♫►█ ⇨ GRAB YOUR FRIENDS and come :))))

I asked for support. The community gave me humble pie!
The lights are on and the Linda Kellie tribute is underway.
I cannot thank everyone enough for the gift table submissions.
RealWorld activities task me presently so the roll-out is gradual.
I am documenting the decade long journey which led me here.
Coming soon on Kindle with a CC-BY-NC-ND version on my blog.

Thank you, ALL OF YOU.

Dj Kitty Live on stage, Come join her for her 2 hours Musical Set.
If you love pink this is the place :)
everybody is welcome to join us

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

„Athena“ – Wenn Stil keine Frage, sondern eine Ansage ist.

Drei Frauen, ein Blick, und plötzlich wird aus Säulenhalle Catwalk.

Gold glitzert, Stoffe flüstern, und irgendwo hört man Selbstvertrauen leise lachen.
Wer hier vorbeigeht, bleibt stehen – nicht aus Neugier, sondern aus Respekt.

BK – weil Göttinnen keine Ausreden brauchen.

more or less a test grid - made in the night before my birthday...
Die Karte ist von Chat GPT... lobt mich in den höchsten Tönen... lol, kann man nicht immer ernst nehmen... ich werde vielleicht später ein bisschen Musik spielen...

🚨 **The Hypergrid Hunt is Coming!** 🚨

🗓 **Launch Date:** **November 15, 2026**

That gives Grid Owners and Region Owners **more than three months** to get everything ready!

🎁 **Hypergrid Hunt Kits** will be available beginning **August 1, 2026**, and will include everything you need to participate.

🎥 **Click the link below to watch the introduction video** and get a first look at what's coming!

https://youtu.be/1TAEGikbFZ0?si=LdpPcuUvgFdt8yWJ

This is your chance to showcase your region, encourage exploration across the Hypergrid, and be part of a fun, community-wide adventure.

✨ **More details, instructions, and participation information will be announced soon. Stay tuned!**

Oar creation kiosk at Holoneon. We wrote an Oar archive server that's much faster than the one built into opensimulator region server, without torching the processor cores. an average region with a few buildings and furniture takes about 10 seconds to create. loaded region takes maybe 10 minutes or so. The software queues up jobs and runs two at a time if needed. Some of the speed gained is due to switching to RFC 8878 compression in our custom assetd server instead of using legacy gzip from the 90's RFC 8878 is used in OpenZFS and is much more performant than gz. To create an oar touch the kiosk in welcome and you will see a list of all your regions with links to create, download and delete oar files. This is still beta so you should test out restore on a different grid/region and let me know if you have any issues.