There are lots of OpenSim users with top-of-the-line, state-of-the-art machines with a high-end Nvidia gaming graphics card running Windows 11 who complain about Firestorm 7 being terribly slow. In comparison with Firestorm 6 even.

I have hardware that was upper-mid-range in 2018 with AMD graphics running Debian GNU/Linux. I've got nothing to complain about how Firestorm 7 is performing. (Of course, literally nobody here will believe me.)

This either means that I've hit a sweet spot in combining hardware and software. And that the combination of a top-range Intel i9 CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Ti and Windows 11 is actually objectively slower than the combination of an eight-year-old six-core AMD Ryzen CPU, and AMD Radeon RX 590 and Debian. At least when running Firestorm.

Or this means that everyone else considers a two-digit frame rate a slideshow whereas I've happily capped my frame rate at 30.

What I can comprehend even less is that single-threaded Firestorm 6 is supposed to be faster than multi-threaded Firestorm 7 on a CPU with 12, 16, 24 or more threads.

Morgen Dienstag 17. März ab 20:00 Uhr die Musikalische Rumpelkiste in der HAIfischbar; Vormusik ab 19:30.
Kommet zuhauf - wir freuen uns drauf.
Taxi: dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17th, starting at 8:00 PM, the Musical Rumble is on at the HAIfischbar; pre-show music from 7:30 PM.
Come one, come all – we're looking forward to it!
Taxi: dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk

COME PARTY WITH ME! HAPPY ST. PATTIES DAY!
MY SHOW AT THE GARDEN-LIVE CASAENIA'S VOICE VIBES
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Casaenias%20Estate/120/1...
Live Performer Cas Voice Vibes at The Garden Venue on Casaenias Estate : TUESDAY 17th MARCH 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Casaenia Baxton - A high Energy Rock Singer
The Garden Venue
A peaceful setting until it rocks your socks off!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Casaenias%20Estate/120/1...

〓〓〓〓█• Saint Patrick’s Day •█〓〓〓〓
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴏ : DJ Angel
█◄♫►█ ⇨ sᴛʏʟᴇ : Angel`s Saint Patrick’s Day Mix
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇɴ : 10:00am Grid Time [06:00 pm MEZ ]
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ: The Cube Club
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ʜᴏsᴛ : ChiChi
█◄♫►█ ⇨ GRAB YOUR FRIENDS and come :))))

Opensim's largest Vehicle Store.

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Motorcycles/181/361/22
Many different motorcycles, not all my work there are a percentage from Soa Bikes, true quality Motorcycles
Thank you Soa for letting me share them

All Type Vehicle Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Race Vehicle Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/934/174/22

All Race cars, F1, Nascar, Indi, Prostock, Touring Cars.
Drive your car Here

Driving Region NEW NEW NEW NEW
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Drive/424/620/28

Driving for everyone, choose and TP to your track, road, or Circuit. Rez your own vehicle or drive one thats there.

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

3 Regions of vehicles approximately 1000+ different vehicles in stock +

Additional Region dedicated for your driving experience, buy or rez your own vehicle

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

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

TODAY St Patricks Party With Dj Cataplexia At The Amv Landing point,
Dj Cataplexia is the Owner of Amv , playing for you her St Patricks Music for us all, Come and join us at 9 am grid time till 11 am grid time .Everybody is welcome

Bodies & Clothing
https://opensimworld.com/hop/95064

This store helps you look great!


* Mesh bodies for men and women
* Mesh heads, skins, hair and body parts

Male clothing for: Apollo, Jake, Gianni, Legacy
Female clothing for: Athena, Reborn, LaraX, Legacy

(more than 600 Legacy outfits!)

Huge selection of starter avatars!

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Bodies%20%26%20Clothing/...

ST. PATRICKS - DAY

DJ DragonLady - EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW at Party Stage on Alternate Metaverse : Tue 17th Mar 6:00 AM to Tue 17th Mar 8:00 AM
DJ DragonLady - Dragon loves gothic rock, her sets are lively and often feature the less well known european artists
DJ DragonLady Shinobiaa Carpenoctem, bringing you 2 hours of incredible danceable tunes! Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to The Party Stage at Alternate Metaverse
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

MazebzOS_AVX2-1-0-0-260760312 BOM FIXED
I decided that BOM was sucking in firestorm ..heads not rezzing things like that. Can I hear an AMEN? I discovered that the viewer had toggles in it that would turn off BOM randomly. Was driving me crazy. Evox would be on then would look and it would be off again. The viewer was using some deprecated assumptions that BOM was not available everywhere and if it did not get a call back from the sim in time it would turn BOM off. I fixed it. https://maze.bz/mazebzviewer.zip

✨ BK‑Mode für Xara – wo Eleganz ein kleines Lächeln trägt ✨

BK bringt genau die Art von Glamour, bei der Xara nicht einfach nur „angezogen“ wirkt, sondern mühelos den Raum übernimmt. Fließende Stoffe, starke Silhouetten, ein Hauch Drama – perfekt für alle, die wissen, dass Stil auch digital Eindruck macht.

💬 „Warum schlicht, wenn’s auch beeindruckend geht?“
BK‑Mode: Für Xara, die nicht nur erscheint, sondern ankommt.

Es gibt viele neue Dekorationselemente, ein paar neue Outfits für Athena und brandneue Blumenarrangements.
There are many new decorative elements, a few new outfits for Athena, and brand new, flower arrangements.

The Temple of Stillness and Light


The temple stands with quiet grace against the stone of the mountain, its wooden beams and layered roof forming a serene silhouette that invites every visitor to pause and breathe. What began as a generous gift from Marpil, the owner of Tierra des Volcanes in the AMV grid, has grown into a place of prayer and reflection within Samsara. Through care and expansion, the entrance has been transformed into a more spacious and ceremonial path, guiding the visitor gently toward the heart of the temple.

The temple is aligned in a straight line with the Royal Palace, creating a spiritual axis that connects both places through intention and design. This alignment gives the entire region a sense of harmony, as if the land itself is breathing in rhythm with the structures that rest upon it.

Behind the temple lies the Onsen spa, a peaceful retreat where visitors can rest, release tension and reconnect with themselves. Its presence adds a layer of healing energy to the area, turning the temple grounds into a sanctuary not only for prayer but also for renewal of body and spirit.

The monks created by Golpher bring life and presence to the temple. Their calm posture and gentle energy can be found throughout Samsara, offering silent guidance and a sense of continuity. They stand as symbols of devotion and peace, enriching the atmosphere wherever they appear.

The stairs, the lanterns and the surrounding trees create a path that feels sacred and welcoming. Light touches the stone softly, and the quiet presence of the monks adds depth to the experience. The temple has become a place where gratitude, reflection and inner stillness come together, shaped by the hands and hearts of those who contributed to its creation.

Samsara continues to grow through the kindness of its friends, and this temple stands as a reminder of that shared journey. It invites every visitor to step inside, to breathe deeply and to feel the quiet strength that lives within its walls.


Special thanks to Marpil and Golpher, whose generosity and presence have helped Samsara unfold into a realm of spirit and beauty

hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Samsara/500/1000/29

Khiron Ametza Live
Monday, March 16th, 2026
3 pm @ Caraquet
Join us for an hour listening to great music among wonderful people!
Bring your happiness, family, and friends!!!

hop://groovyverse.com:8002/Caraquet/584/667/27

Your Island is waiting for you....

* sim sized islands
* 10,000 prim
* daily asset backups
* hourly region snapshots
* 36 cores of processing power providing you with a smooth in world experience
* 1300 connected regions for beautiful sailing
* multi-cultural grid

Provided free of charge to adults who want to be active in this growing community.

3 easy steps

1. make an account https://friends-grid.com

2. add friends grid to firestorm login.friends-grid.com:8002
instructions here: https://friends-grid.com/howto

3. come inworld and contact Safine Mahoe or Zuzu Bahro about your rental

#the best damn little grid in opensim

Welcome to a welcoming land created for the community, where residents can receive free homes and immediately begin enjoying their own space in OpenSim. Here, every home is an opportunity to feel part of a lively, friendly, and ever-growing environment.

The houses are provided free of charge to give everyone the chance to have a place to call home, decorate it, personalize it, and fully enjoy the virtual experience. Whether you are a newcomer or an active resident, here you will find the ideal place to build relationships, relax, and become part of the community.

A free home, a new beginning, a community to live in.
Choose your home and make it unique.

Benvenuti in una land accogliente e pensata per la comunità, dove i residenti possono ricevere case gratuite e iniziare subito a vivere il loro spazio in OpenSim. Qui ogni casa è un’opportunità per sentirsi parte di un ambiente vivo, amichevole e in continua crescita.

Le abitazioni vengono messe a disposizione gratuitamente per offrire a tutti la possibilità di avere un posto da chiamare casa, arredarlo, personalizzarlo e vivere pienamente l’esperienza virtuale. Che tu sia un nuovo arrivato o un residente già attivo, qui troverai un luogo ideale per costruire relazioni, rilassarti e inserirti nella comunità.

Una casa gratis, un nuovo inizio, una comunità da vivere.
Scegli la tua abitazione e rendila unica.

Get ready to bust out your dancing shoes because TGIF is re-opening its doors with an absolutely electrifying grand celebration you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars for March 20th at 2 PM, when the party officially kicks off, featuring none other than the legendary DJ Esse, who will be spinning an unforgettable mix of the best 70's and 80's disco hits that are guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor. Prepare for an afternoon filled with pure, unadulterated joy as the pulsating rhythms and iconic beats transport you back to the golden age of disco, making this much-anticipated re-opening an instant classic. So clear your schedule, gather your friends, and prepare for an epic return to fun as TGIF redefines your weekend with incredible music and an atmosphere of pure excitement!

Die Vorfreude ist schön, euch alle bald auf unserer Fete zu seh'n. Haltet euch den Termin ja frei und kommt zur wilden Feierei
Es ist wieder Montag und Zeit für die abwechlungsreiche Music von A bis Z

It's great to see you all at our party soon. Save the date and come along to the wild celebration.
It's Monday again and time for varied music from A to Z
11:00 SLT
tomis-world.de:8002:Fox Club Arena

Something a little different for the event today :) Get your drainpipes, teddyboy jackets, poodle skirts and bobby socks on for a great rock and roll event in London City's 50's diner. Jon Temple will be playing some great rock and roll classics from artist such as Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis plus many more. hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/London%20City/168/123/49...

Cowboy DJ dave taking the morning breakfast show as its Manic Monday !!
Every Monday Dave gives his best , come join him for a Rodeo Rideeee

Grab your horse and trot on over to the Main Landing Point...
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

DJ Dragon with a TRIBUTE to MONO INC. 8 to 10 am TODAY
at the JUNK ROOM

DJ Dragon heute 16 bis 18 Uhr im Junk Room mit Klassik Rock, Rock und Metal.
Nehmt Eure Freunde und kommt rüber zum Junk Room.
Freu mich auf Euch
bis gleich
Dragon
DJane Dragon at the Junk Room TODAY 8 to 10 am gridtime playing
Classic Rock, Rock and Metal.
Take your friends and come over to the Junk Room and lets have some fun.
See you there
Dragon
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Carpe%20Noctem/245/242/5...
IM for a teleport
Listen: http://dragon.radioamv.com
Join us at https://alternatemeta

The Zen Garden of Wishes


The garden unfolds like a quiet breath, a place where the world softens and the heart begins to listen. The red torii stands as a gentle guardian, inviting every visitor to step beyond the ordinary and enter a space shaped by calm water, soft light and the whisper of blossoms drifting through the air. The pond has been cleared and restored to a pure and peaceful state, allowing its surface to reflect the sky with clarity, creating a more serene and deeply zen environment.

The koi sculpture rises with quiet grace, watching over the water as if guiding the flow of thoughts and dreams. Bamboo sways in the background, cherry trees bloom with delicate color and the lanterns glow with a warm and welcoming spirit. Every element speaks softly, encouraging stillness, reflection and the simple beauty of being present.

In the heart of the garden stands the wish balloon, waiting with gentle patience. Visitors may touch it and release a wish, sending their hope into the universe with trust and lightness. It is a small act, yet it carries a sense of magic, a reminder that intention can travel far beyond the boundaries of the garden.

This place is also a sanctuary for love, a setting where couples can walk together, take photographs and capture moments filled with tenderness. The soft colors, the warm glow and the peaceful water create a natural frame for affection, making the garden an ideal place for memories shaped by connection and emotion.

The Zen Garden of Wishes invites every visitor to slow down, breathe deeply and allow the spirit of the place to settle gently around them. It is a space for peace, for dreams and for the quiet beauty that lives in the heart of Samsara @ The TwiztidTimez Grid

With Special Thanks to Chichi Cutey for the wonderful Palace _/\_

The Entrance to the Royal Palace



The Entrance to the Royal Palace in Samsara is a place where the physical world softens and the spirit begins to rise. It stands as a ceremonial threshold, a quiet moment between what is known and what is waiting to be discovered. The path toward the palace unfolds in gentle light, guiding the visitor upward with a sense of reverence and calm. Every stone, every shadow and every blossom contributes to an atmosphere that feels both ancient and alive.

Samsara has recently moved to TwiztidTimez Grid, where it continues to grow and evolve. The region remains on a spacious 5x5 VAR, offering room for the Royal Palace and its surroundings to breathe and expand. The environment was built by Yana Dakota, whose vision shaped the land into a place of harmony, reflection and quiet beauty.

The Entrance to the Royal Palace has been crafted with great attention to light. Spotlights were used throughout the design to bring out depth, warmth and subtle detail. The illumination is not only practical but spiritual, creating a sense of presence and guiding the visitor gently toward the palace above. Light becomes a companion, a soft reminder that every step is part of a journey.

To experience the region as it was intended, shared environment is strongly recommended. The atmosphere, colors and shadows are designed to work together as a single living whole. Sounds and background music are also an essential part of the experience, adding emotional depth and grounding the visitor in the world that surrounds them.

Samsara offers monthly group gifts as a gesture of gratitude to its community. These gifts are small blessings, tokens of appreciation for those who walk the paths of the region and return to its peaceful spaces.

Visitors are warmly invited to step through the Entrance to the Royal Palace and discover the world that unfolds beyond.

hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Samsara/379/1092/47

Honey's Fun Creations.... Home made stuff .... with prims... fun creations, furniture, jewels, fun houses, many freebies, teddy bears, frogs, outside and inside furniture and the Party Time shop for all your events or home ... animated food and drinks, cash register, hula hoops, chocolates, cakes, champagne and more.... lot of fun

Khiron Ametza Live
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
2pm @ Speakeasy Swinghard

With Khiron's provocative Brazilian voice, you'll hear Contemporary Ballads, 70s & 80s, 90s, 00s, Progressive Rock, Disco, and everything in between. Join us, and you will also fall under her golden spell!
Join us for one hour of great songs and enjoy the company of party people who really go wild.


Attire: Casual
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20Events/1082/1028/4...
alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV Events

http://alternatemetaverse.com:8002
Region: AMV EVENTS
Location: 1082, 1028, 42

Mid-Month Party at EQG Club Equinox.
Today we celebrate St. Paddy's Day beginning at 3pm GT/SLT.
At 3pm we begin with Putri. At 4pm DJ Jade will spin some tunes. And at 5pm Charice will sing.
https://opensimworld.com/events/133405

Join us at the end of the week in the Bourbon Bar with DJ Adriana Darkheart, who will be playing melody trance.
Sunday 15 March 12:00 pm PDT / 20:00 Uhr CET
hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/Bourbon%20Beach/107/144/27

The Manifesto of TARTARIA

We explain:
The history of humankind is not a straight line.
It is a web of ascents, collapses, oblivion, and rediscovery.
Anyone who claims that progress inevitably leads from a primitive past to perfect modernity is telling a comforting story – but not the whole truth.

We distrust standardized truth.

When history is condensed into a single official narrative in school textbooks, an illusion of certainty arises. But every generation rewrites history. Every power structure decides which voices are heard and which are silenced.

We therefore maintain that
history does not belong to institutions.
It belongs to human memory, to art, to people's stories.

We defend creativity as a fundamental form of human freedom.

Many people have been convinced that they are "not creative."
This is one of the most successful cultural deceptions of modern times.

Creativity is not a rare talent.
It is a natural state of the human mind.

A person who designs, questions, doubts, invents – eludes complete control.

That's why creativity is political.

We are questioning the concept of value.

In a world where numbers determine value, it is forgotten that
the value of a thought, a poem, or a picture cannot be calculated.

A work of art can be priceless – or appear worthless – depending on who is looking at it.
This shows that value is not an objective measure. It is a matter of agreement.

We warn against the new architecture of control.

When every movement, every purchase, every decision is transformed into data, a society of total observation emerges.

Discounts in exchange for data.
Convenience in exchange for privacy.
Security in exchange for freedom.

The new power structure is not visible like a palace or an army.
It consists of networks, algorithms, and information flows.

We remind you that freedom also requires anonymity.

We advocate for human standards.

Communities should be small enough that people know each other.
Small enough that responsibility remains visible.

A society is healthy when citizens can influence its decisions – not just every few years by marking a ballot, but through active participation.

We call this vision "Tartar".

Not as a historical claim about a lost civilization,
but as a symbol for another possibility of human organization.

A world with more creativity,
more decentralization,
more trust in people's ability to shape their own lives.

This manifesto is not the end of a discussion.

It is an invitation to think differently.

Miss Munk will be spinning her wheels of steel at 1 pm grid time, at The Piazza!
Bring your headphones and get on down here and listen to nonstop beat matching and full spectrum sound!

Plug the link into your map and we'll see you there.

http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

Hi *Waves* I have gotten the build off the ground and I am open for you to visit! You must be a member of the group to enter, just click join Group and Follow the Instructions. Saphys World. A few new things added and available. The Game Kits, and a Cave system. I Cant express enough to use cautions with these scripts. Do not use them if you are not the owner of the region and can fix it when it floods (changes your water height) and you were not ready .(The Tides). Do not use them if you have builds on the ground, they are built for the entire region. With Your Imagination and these scripts I expect some really COOL things to be built. Please invite me! Cant Wait To see them.. And a update on the AI. I have cleared the 404 error and they are talking to each other! Im not ready to release it as of yet but I can test it now that the build is above the ground. Have FUN! Happy Creating!

Und wieder ist der Tanztee zu Ende… 💃🌊
Es war so schön bei Ballo al Mare – tolle Stimmung, liebe Menschen und ganz viel Tanzfreude. Ein besonderer Dank geht an Calvin, der mit seinen Duetts für die perfekte musikalische Begleitung gesorgt hat. 🎶
Danke an alle für diesen wunderbaren Nachmittag – ich freue mich schon auf das nächste Mal! ❤️

https://www.facebook.com/bri.ana.37625
https://www.facebook.com/groups/964310148583848

Tauche ein in einen Abend voller Farben, Beats und digitaler Magie!
Heute ab 20:00 Uhr öffnen wir die Portale zur virtuellen Neon-Party „It’s Magic“ – wo Licht, Sound und ein Hauch Zauberei verschmelzen. An den Decks verzaubern dich DJane Loru und Plattenschubse Marina, die gemeinsam den Dancefloor zum Leuchten bringen.
Zieh dein hellstes Neon-Outfit an, lade deine Energie auf und sei bereit für eine Nacht, die funkelt, knistert und einfach magisch ist.
Let’s glow. Let’s dance. Let’s make magic.

🩰💗 Holt eure Tanzschuhe raus – wir wirbeln wieder übers Parkett!
Heute den 15.03.2026 treffen wir uns auf der traumhaften Balloalmare, wo Meereszauber, Musik und süße Nachmittagsstimmung auf euch warten.
🎶 Sanfte Rhythmen
💃 Gute Laune & feine Schritte
Kommt vorbei, tanzt mit, genießt den Nachmittag und lasst euch treiben.
Wir freuen uns auf euch! ✨🌺
3-world.de:8002:Balloalmare

Entdecke die heißeste neue Kollektion bei Littel City! Unsere neuesten Styles sind gerade eingetroffen und wir garantieren, dass es wieder heiß hergehen wird. Hol dir deinen Look für die Saison und zeige allen, was in dir steckt. Unsere Kollektion bietet eine Vielzahl von Designs, von lässig bis elegant, die alle aus hochwertigen Materialien gefertigt sind. Wir legen Wert auf Qualität und Komfort, damit du dich in deiner Kleidung wohlfühlst. Egal, ob du nach einem neuen Outfit für die Arbeit, ein Date oder ein entspanntes Wochenende suchst, bei uns wirst du fündig. Besuche uns in Littel City und lass dich von unserer neuen Kollektion inspirieren! Wir freuen uns auf deinen Besuch.

Global Dance!
I've been collecting international music for over 50 years now, and for a decade or so, presented it as a music program host on land-based radio. They never kicked me off the air, or burned down the station, so I must have been doing something right. I'm doing a spontaneous stream of danceable international music now. Join me at Sol Et Luna in the Xinashi region. hop://sharingiscaring.family:8002/Xinashi/128/128/27 if you like. Listen in RL at http://aegura.harriman4.com:8038/nico.mp3. Either way, enjoy.

(Do not use old LMs for Xinashi as I've made a yet unannounced move to a new grid).

DJ TYLER UK – MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL
Morning Breakfast Show • 6–8 AM • Alternate Metaverse

Join us for a heart‑warming UK Mother’s Day celebration!
We’re spinning a mixed bag of genres—all featuring Mama, Mother, and everything in between.
Grab your breakfast, bring your friends, and come celebrate the mums who make the world go round.
Come on over and feel the love!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

We are still working on the grid but signups seem to work now. More bits to translate and make accessible.

Sign in with Session Messenger: open your Session Messenger app and send using qr code or enter the public key. Send the 8-digit passcode to create an account or login.

Sign in with passkeys. Use hardware key such as YubiKey, etc, or platform TPM based such as Windows Hello, or hybrid using mobile device over BLE.
uses Discoverable Credential Authentication with resident keys for enhanced privacy - no key enumeration.
I haven't tested platform/hybrid yet will get to that tomorrow.

Sign in with email. No password, use a authenticator such as Bitwarden (open source)

With your account you get a Wireguard keypair for encrypted tunnel to grid.

Have fun.