Thanks to the AMAZING Firestorm and OPENSIM NGC team (and a bit of work from us!) our whole grid is now running with PBR textures and terrains. IN fact this image doesn't use PBR materials, just the standard texturing. Wow.

Discoverygrid running entirely on OpenSim NGC 8940 dotnet8. Massive improvement over previous mono release and faster than core's dotnet release. Will share the improvements with them. Meanwhile, testing the region for this weekend's 8th anniversary party,m airshows, and pyromusical. 80 bots, 80 sound HUDs, lots of aircraft.

Hey Everyone 🙂 I'm performing at Stark Islands at 11:AM
Come join me, request a few tunes and have some fun!
Time: 11:00am Grid Time (2pmEST) (1pm Central)
Place: Stark Islands - Cafe Gossip!
Dress: SWIMWEAR/NAKIE
MAP: hop://login.zetaworlds.com/Stark/127/265/29

I've created a new group to show solidarity with anti-fascism and opposition to other hate groups and individuals. No heavy deal, you don't have to do anything to show your solidarity other than joining the group, and maybe, if you feel you can, displaying the logo on your region or in your club to show that hate groups and anyone associated with them are not welcome.

Obviously those who want to get a little more involved are more than welcome to do so, such as arranging events with a prominent anti-fascist message, even if it's only displaying the logo on promotional materials, to much more ambitious things such as art displays that highlight the dangers of the extreme-right.

To remove all doubt, fascists and their fellow-travellers, (Trumpists, Faragists, Lepenists etc are not welcome! Prospective members are vetted and are subject to approval, which means it's a safe space for the wary.

This isn't a political group, so you won't be bombarded with ideology, it's simply a group for those of us who share a similar belief, that all humans are worthy. I'll even go so far as to say that members should leave both their politics and their religion at the door, whilst anti-fascism is a political stance, it is one that crosses political boundaries. We don't even have to like each other to show solidarity, a point worth remembering.

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Just a heads up. I strive to keep moderation light on comments to group posts, but obviously I will not tolerate intolerance or other comments that seek to denigrate other human beings in any way. Any such comments WILL be removed. Cogent and fair and relevant comment will be respected, even if not agreed with.

To anyone complaining that their rights to free speech have been violated, I point out to you that I am the moderator and it is me who decides what is allowed and what is not. If you wish to express an opinion that is contrary to the values of this group, you are free to do so, somewhere else.

Copies of the logo are available, as is an at present limited range of clothing with an ant--fascist message on it. Please ask me for copies, stating in the case of clothing, what avatar you use. Thank you.

ART & FRIENDS, along with the artists Azi AZ, Patinha Babii, Tina Bey, Caro Fayray, Elmo Figaro, Youca Godel, Morning Glory, Deanna janus, Victoria Logan, Lando Maremagnun, Nemo Night, Bonnie Oppewall, Victorious Oppewall, Valeria Rossi.
They invite all of you to the Opening of the exhibition We Are OsGrid.
Event you can't miss!!
Friday, June 28, 12 noon.-
hg.osgrid.org:80:Arts-&-Friends

ART & FRIENDS, along with the artists Azi AZ, Patinha Babii, Tina Bey, Caro Fayray, Elmo Figaro, Youca Godel, Morning Glory, Deanna janus, Victoria Logan, Lando Maremagnun, Nemo Night, Bonnie Oppewall, Victorious Oppewall, Valeria Rossi.
They invite all of you to the Opening of the exhibition We Are OsGrid.
Event you can't miss!!
Friday, June 28, 12 hs.-
hg.osgrid.org:80:Arts-&-Friends

SAVE THE DATE!

🌟 Join Our VWEC Hypergrid Tours! 🌟
🗓️ Monthly on the 4th Thursday
🕙 10:00 AM Grid Time

🚀 Next Tour: June 27, 2024
🕙 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

🌟 Explore Educational Simulations & Collaborate with Learning Communities 🌟

🌿 June Highlight: Horseback Riding Tour of La Califfa 🌿

🏞️ What to Expect:
• Engaging horseback riding tour
• Insight into the Terra Viva Landscape Architecture Competition project
• A blend of nature, culture, and history

📍 Meeting Point:
We meet at the Kitely Hub, and after a brief welcome
Virtual Worlds Education Consortium Pavilion:
Hop Grid: hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Cookie%20II/122/130/25

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to use this hop 2x - the first time will take you to the Kitely Welcome Center; the second time will take you to the region.

🕒 Please arrive on time!

👋 Join us for an unforgettable journey!

Eine Party mit tollen Leuten. 🥰
Mukke quer durch Zeit und Stilrichtungen.
Danke für den Spaß. 😎
Wie immer einfach auf den Link klicken um zu den Fotos zu kommen. 😉
https://bit.ly/4ch6TG5

I support Gay Rights, not Gay Wrongs. There is right and there is wrong, let me learn you the difference! Ask me for a free gay pride flag! (not for children, minors, miners, underage, or rugrats! Must be 18+ to come to my grid! No kids allowed!)

DJ Kith takes a Road Trip to the WWB Roleplay Hub for Not Yo Momma's Rennfaire Tunes 6-8PM
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Roleplay Hub
Event begins: 2024-06-24 18:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
This is definitely not Yo Momma's Rennfaire! Kith's Rennfaire tunes draw on Celtic and Pagan influences for a program that will have you dancing all night. Don't expect Sea Shantys and soppy ballads; this Rennfaire set will energize you. Come dressed for the occasion or as you are; Tribe will welcome you.

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002: Wyldwood Bayou Hot Daddys

My virtual campaign office at Kawabunga Bay surf region. I am running for State Representative in RL (and likely to win). The people on my grid can't vote of course, but my Partner brought up the funny point that they are all virtual residents of Ward 5 in our city. So it is relevant. :)

The work at the mall is completed (for now) and the new welcome center is very nearly completed and will be totally operational very soon - there we will have tutorials and videos for the "How To's" of navigating Open Sim including MY favorite...SHOPPING!! Blessings and much love, Lavia

Open sim brings us a lot of diversity and here we contribute with "Tropical Okina" Adult area Latin music, mix techno, regeton, salsa, rock, and exclusively a surfing year for those who enjoy the nudist beach plus other places 5 crowded islands full of emotion a theater for movies , concerts, live performances and much more, everyone is very happy, it is not a beach, but it is the meeting place. Thank you Att.Geoperez

Let me tell you about the Genesis Roleplay Grid - This grid was originally started by my daughter, Metal Tango, while I was on another grid with a group of friends. Things went south on that grid for reasons that I do not need to explain so my daughter extended a welcome to my friends to join us on Genesis Roleplay Grid with the understanding that each could have a 1 - 4x4 region with no rent to pay but donations if they could afford it. Everyone has worked very hard to develop this grid and make it a success and build up a good reputation in the virtual community. Seventy five percent of our membership on the grid are Role players and we have fun when we get together, 95% of the regions are developed either for role play or personal use with a scattered few for other reasons because people like to build their dream region. It is a well organized, well run grid with an amazing tech whom we adore and those who were there with us from the ground floor up, working, striving and struggling to make it a success have donated financially as well, particularly Metal Tango. We have an amazing mall with incredible builds and most of the regions on the grid are regions that I personally have developed, some with a little help from other members. If you see a region under my profile, rest assured I built and developed it. But....no bragging, because I have been to other grids and some of them are positively amazingly gorgeous and well done and our Virtual Community is about encouraging one another and working together and supporting each other in our endeavors. Genesis Roleplay Grid isn't about me, it's about every single person on that grid for they are all precious and very talented in their own right, whether creative writing, building, decorating, organizing, everyone has a role to play in making the grid a success. So to our members I say THANK YOU! To my Daughter who has shouldered the burden for these few years, even while struggling through nursing school, I say THANK YOU! To the creative and talented Role Players who make it so much fun and interesting, I say THANK YOU! To the many contributing builders on our grid, I say THANK YOU! To our many (and growing) list of vendors, I say THANK YOU! Together we can do better. If you're interested in role play, contact me or Metal Tango. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Another new shop going in at the Masala Al Kohav Mall (We dropped the Star Jinn Palisade because it confused people). Ezra Millberry will be opening an "Odds & Ends" shop and the Masala Al Kohav Mall is proud to sponsor Ezra in this endeavor. We have many fantastic builders who contribute to the Masala Al Kohav Mall (Masala Al Kohav is Hebrew for "Wish Upon A Star") all working to make sure your wishes for positively gorgeous builds, working, functioning builds, easy to use builds to make your Virtual Life adventure fun, ESPECIALLY immersive ROLEPLAY!! This is why our grid is called the Genesis Roleplay Grid. We currently have land available at very reasonable prices and if you're looking to own a grid of your own, talk to us, we know a guy!! We haveFall's For You Animesh people, Ares Gizmos, Indego's Market and Boutique, Creations by Tainted Angel, Thor's Forge contributed by our friend Thorvaldr Ragnarrson, and of course Your's truly and I build under many names because of the role play I'm involved in, but mostly this name and my shop is Lavia's Little Corner. Stop in and shop till you drop and if you can't find what your looking for, just ask, I might know who does. Blessings and much love, Lavia.

♬·.¸·´·.¸.-BADASS HARLEY LOUNGE·.¸·´`·.¸.-♬

♬ WHO: DJ JAMES & AND HOST JAMI BOGBAT
♬ WHAT:MIXED
♬ WHEN: 6-8pm GRID TIME
♬ WHERE: THE BADASS HARLEY LOUNGE
♬ COME DANCE WITH US!!!
♬ BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND SONG REQUESTS

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Badass%20Club%20Land/395...

Lynnestra Parker & On The Rocks dedicate Sensational Sunday to Pride Month

Sunday June 23rd 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Pacific

DJ Maldrul will be playing classic and contemporary Rock along with rock and pop songs celebrating Pride Month as well as his signature selection of SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!

Come check out Rocky Shores where you can dance, surf, play Greedy, hang out and explore!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Airmid/478/97/23

Tosha, Nomad, Doctor Dave and I were invited as guests on Inworld Review today. We were talking about our Pride event last Friday, and various places to see on our grid. We had some technical issues with voice, but it was fun. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fpVY6OpfGo

Sunday Brunch Blues with DJ Kith on the Bayou Belle every Sunday Morn at 9:00AM (SLT)!!
Region: Bayou Belle at Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-06-23 09:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Get up, grab your breakfast and come on down to The Bayou Belle to chill with DJ Kith & The Tribe for coffee and relaxing blues!! DJ Kith may be a lousy cook but he's a fabulous blues DJ! He's got the blues that will both ease your troubles from the previous week, put a smile on your face and give you the motivation to head into the next! No better way to start your day than with a heaping helping of DJ Kith and some chill blues! See you there!!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues

Now that the new PBR-enabled Firestorm is out...

https://opensimworld.com/post/110361

...in case you want to experiment with PBR, and you need materials:

ambientCG offers a whole bunch of PBR materials. Not only are they free-of-charge, but they're licensed under Creative Commons CC0 which is practically the public domain.

https://ambientcg.com/list?type=Material,Atlas,Decal

Eventankündigung: Blue Monday – Live in der Zappelbude

Wann: 24. Juni 2024 um 20:15 Uhr
Wo: Live in der Zappelbude
Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80


DJ: Xenos
Thema von Xenos: „Passend zur Zappelbude gibt es wieder Rock, mal leise, mal laut.“

Vorprogramm ab 20:15 Uhr: Jeff Buckley – Live in Frankfurt (1995)

Erleben Sie die Magie eines der legendärsten Konzerte von Jeff Buckley. Sein Auftritt in Frankfurt 1995 ist ein Muss für jeden Rock- und Alternative-Fan.
Lasst Euch von seiner unvergleichlichen Stimme und seiner intensiven Bühnenpräsenz in den Bann ziehen.

Photo by Roy Tee

Seid dabei, wenn DJ Xenos die Stimmung mit einer Mischung aus leisen und lauten Rocktönen anheizt und macht diesen Blue Monday zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis in der Zappelbude!

Hypergrid : hg.osgrid.org:80:Xenotown
Web: https://laut.fm/xenolandia oder https://laut.fm/jazzvortex
Page: https://Xenopolias.de

Live from Rockin' The Blues! It's Saturday Night with DJ Kith! 7:30PM-9PM!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-06-22 19:30 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Blues man DJ Kith continues our Saturday Night Blues Party!! DJ Kith is gonna ROCK OUR HOUSE with the most exciting blues anywhere!! Kith's sets are guaranteed to be fresh and full of surprises, so if you like your blues with an edge... Grab a friend and hop the first gator down to Rockin' the Blues on Wyldwood Bayou Grid! This party will be full of fun, friendship and awesome blues tunes!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues

DJ Riker's Saturday Blues Showcase at Rockin' the Blues tonight at 6:00PM!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-06-22 18:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
Calling all blues lovers! Get ready for a night of smokin' hot blues with DJ Riker at Rockin' the Blues! Riker is a master of the blues, with a deep knowledge of the genre and a knack for keeping the dance floor packed! He'll be spinning your favorite blues from classics to contemporary! Rockin' the Blues is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of the blues! Come on down!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues

Region Greeter 1.0

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/ValLands/1180/815/52
http://www.vallands.ca


If you find my work valuable and want to contribute and help me keep working on, please send your donations or come rent a few weeks in Glossy Island.

Thank you for your generous donations.
https://paypal.me/valr300?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US

New! List Subscriber! GREAT FOR DJ'S!!! GREAT FOR SHOP OWNERS!!! People can click it to subscribe to your list! WAY MORE RELIABLE THAN GROUP MESSAGES! Then the dj can send a notice out to all the subscribers in the list, even if they are on many different grids! Great for parties! New in this version: Click once to be added to the list, click a second time to be deleted from list. Owner click will bring up the menu to enter or send a message to all the subscribers. :) New in this version: Saves the entire subscriber list to a notecard so your subscribers are never lost! :) Get yours now at cyberdatastorm.com:8002:SandBox I'll leave it here a few days before deleting it. :)

Join us at 5 pm grid time for an hour of great fun with a live performance from Steven Strikker.
The Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together.
Drop this link into your map;
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

DJ Alex comes on fire, guys at 3 pm grid time! with the hottest tunes for everyone to set the mood. Yes! because it's always time to party. What's the reason for it? Well... we are PARTY PEOPLE!
Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together. Drop this link into your map; http://bridgemere.outworldz.net/:8002:Paradise Lagoon

At the present time, Amoa Nude Beach is experiencing technical difficulties. I cannot say how long this will take to repair, but I apologize for this asset issue happening a second time in 2 weeks.

It is apparently being caused by Dreamgrid software that I, nor the grid owners have control over, which causes a failure of assets.

So we have missing textures, failing scripts, body in-completions among the most notable. I will have to redo alot of it again. Sorry for the inconvenience.