The Winter Fair Has Opened — Gloves On, Fun Guaranteed!
Now that the Winter Fair has officially opened, there’s even more to enjoy during the holidays! As every year, the legendary 11 Cities Skating Tour is back — a delightfully icy adventure. Skates are provided, warm winter sweaters are included, and dignity is optional.
At the starting point, you can choose your destiny:
Explore the snowy little city with its charming winter market (yes… freebies 👀),
or
Strap on your skates, grab a map, and vanish into the snowy landscape in search of all 11 stamps. Collect them all and earn the highly coveted 11 Cities Trophy — bragging rights included.
And don’t worry: hot chocolate with rum is available along the way. Purely for warmth. Obviously. 🍫🥃

For Captains Who Prefer Strategy Over Slippery Ice:
Captains who want to stay informed during the holidays can join our alternative program, guided by a different battle coordinator. To make sure you haven’t missed a thing, all recent stories are available online (facts… or gossip? You decide 😏).
There you’ll find:
-Updates from the past weeks
-The latest tactics
-And last but not least: early whispers about the plans for 2026
-News, Gossip & Glorious Chaos
Or maybe you just want to read the blog because it’s fun — and slightly insane. Follow the latest news, group updates, and the heroic (and questionable) adventures people survived last month:

👉 https://catronian.jouwweb.nl/news-and-gossip

How to Get to the Skating Fun
📍 grid.kitely.com:8002:Catronian Archipelago
At the landing point, simply choose the sign that says “Winter Fair” — you can’t miss it (unless it’s snowing).
See you on the ice… or flat on it! ❄️⛸️

Gridtalkparty
Liebe Musikzuhörer
schon wieder naht ein Dienstag, der letzte vor Weihnachten (23.12.2025) - und damit steht auch wieder eine Musikalische Rumpelkiste im GridTalk Club neben der Tanzfläche. Wer packt ab 20:00 Uhr die Kiste mit aus? (Vormusik wie üblich ab 19:30)
Kommet zuhauf - wir freuen uns auf Euch alle.
Taxi: dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk
Gridtalk Party

Dear Music Lovers
Another Tuesday is approaching, the last one before Christmas (December 23, 2025) – and that means another musical smorgasbord awaits at the GridTalk Club next to the dance floor. Who's ready to unpack the smorgasbord with us starting at 8:00 PM? (As usual, pre-party music starts at 7:30 PM)
Come one, come all – we're looking forward to seeing you all!
taxi: dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk

The ORIGINAL Latex Lounge Fetish Dance!

Come join in for some great music and a great group of people who've been in the BDSM and Fetish business for over 13 years in Opensim! Free LATEX gift every week!!

Starts at 5pm PST!!
HG: lfgrid.com:8002:battersea

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

✨❄️ Winterbeat trifft Herzklopfen – Der virtuelle Herzball ❄️✨
Am 21. Dezember 2025 ab 20:00 Uhr öffnen wir die digitalen Türen zu einem besonderen Abend voller Glanz, Musik und Emotionen.
Tauche ein in eine winterliche Atmosphäre, wo frostige Beats auf warme Herzklänge treffen. Gemeinsam feiern wir die Magie des Winters und lassen die Herzen im Takt schlagen.
🎧 Mit dabei: DJane Loru und Plattenschubse Maraina, die euch mit ihren Sounds durch die Nacht tragen und für das perfekte Winterbeat-Herzklopfen sorgen.
Zieh dein schönstes Outfit an, bring gute Laune mit und sei dabei, wenn wir den Winter mit Rhythmus und Herzklopfen verzaubern.
Wir freuen uns auf dich! 💙✨

DJ YANA @ BREAKFAST SHOW AMV 6-8 AM GRID TIME
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!

Morgen Abend gibt es die vierte Adventslesung von Rubeus Helgerud. Kommt spätestens um 20:00 Uhr ins Märchenhaus auf Rubeus' Winterwunderland.

dorenas-world.de:8002:Santas Winterwunderland

Ab 19:30 gibt es schon adventliche Musikeinstimmung - also eine gute Gelegenheit vor der Lesung über den Weihnachtsmarkt zu bummeln oder dem Winterkurort Winterbergen einen Besuch abzustatten.

Wir freuen uns wieder auf Euch alle...
Tomorrow evening, Rubeus Helgerud will give his fourth Advent reading. Please arrive at the Fairy Tale House in Rubeus' Winter Wonderland no later than 8:00 p.m.

dorenas-world.de:8002:Santa's Winter Wonderland

Starting at 7:30 p.m., there will be festive music to get you in the mood for Advent – ​​a great opportunity to stroll through the Christmas market or visit the winter resort of Winterbergen before the reading.

We look forward to seeing you all again...

DJ TED TODAY AT THE MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW AT AMV
Come and Join me for a 2 hours Breakfast show,everybody is welcome
Wake up the winter joyful and bring the warmth today .
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/33...

DJ Dave - Ski-Races & Hot Chocolate Cabin - Christmas Market

2:00pm - 3:30pm grid time

Hit the slopes and warm up with the beats of DJ Dave!

Join us at the Ski-Races & Hot Chocolate Cabin in the Christmas Market for a lively, festive set full of energy, music, and winter celebration.

Map: hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Christmas%20Market/488/4...

Dj Luci is bout to do it again, will you be there and witness the insanity or will you wish you did, come on over to chester and have a great night with Dj Luci

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Chester/128/128/22

More new arrivals at the mall!! YAY!! Either Santa is very generous or he's working his elves overtime! Either way stop by and check out these new ankle wedges and gold and black flame wedge boots here just in time for your Christmas celebrations and parties! Keep your feet toasty warm and dry in these fur lined ankle wedges and kick off the new year in style with the burning hot flame wedge boots!! They are fancy, free and full perm and in our "Women's" wear section of the mall. There is also more new Christmas stuff out over in the Holiday's and Seasons Section. Pay us a visit because we love creating for you! Blessings and much love, Lavia

Heute:
❄️🎶 Virtuelle Winterparty Einladung 🎶❄️
Liebe Tanzfreunde, zieht euch warm an – nicht wegen der Kälte, sondern wegen der heißen Beats! 🔥
Am 14.12.2025 ab 20:00 Uhr heißt es:
👉 Plattenschubse Marina wirbelt die Scheiben
👉 DJane Loru lässt die Schneeflocken Grooven
Kommt vorbei, klickt euch rein und lasst uns gemeinsam den Winter schmelzen – Glühwein digital, Stimmung real! 🍷💻💃🕺
Dresscode: Kuschelsocken + gute Laune.

TRIBUTE TO GUNS N ROSES

with DJ Dragon at Bikers Heaven
at Monday 15th December 2025
8 to 10 am Gridtime(17-19 Uhr MEZ)

See you there
Dragon

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Carpe Noctem/209/221/1496
IM for a teleport
Listen: http://dragon.radioamv.com
Join us at https://alternatemetaverse.

Skinny Dip Beach Party & DJ YANA
Sunday, Dec 14th | 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM
Location: Alternate MetaVerse Grid

Taxi; hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Skinny%20Dip%20Beach/143...
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.

Lesung zum 3. Advent

Morgen Abend, 14. Dezember 2025, gibt es die dritte Adventslesung von Rubeus Helgerud. Kommt spätestens um 20:00 Uhr ins Märchenzelt auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt.

dorenas-world.de:8002:Weihnachtsmarkt

Ab 19:30 gibt es schon adventliche Musikeinstimmung - also wieder eine gute Gelegenheit, vor der Lesung über den Weihnachtsmarkt zu bummeln oder auf der Wintersim Ski oder Schlitten zu fahren.

Wir freuen uns auf Euch alle...

Morning Breakfast Show with DeeJay Sofee

Start your day with elegance as DeeJay Sofee brings you a smooth selection of Ballroom music to gently wake you up and set a beautiful tone for the morning.

Starting at 6am - 8am today
(No Dress Code, come as you are)

Join friends from across the grid and OpenSim for a warm, welcoming start to the day at the Main Landing Point on AMV.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/12...

A perfect way to wake up, connect, and enjoy the music together.

Christmas Island is now open for all! Free holiday decorations! Sleigh Ride, Santa's flying Sleigh Ride, Santa's Castle, Ice Skating, and many other fun holiday items!!

Promo Video: https://youtu.be/0vvICex9K5U

1pm, Ian Kitsilano (MRMandTHEALLNIGHTERS) takes the stage with his guitar, singing and performing to keep the birthday celebration lively and joyful.

Enjoy an unforgettable set as AMV celebrates Aurora II’s birthday out on the open SevenSeas.

Grab your Gowns and Tuxes and join us all at - hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/SevenSeas/1015/1193/104

Next at 12 noon, DeeJay Sofee takes the stage with a special one-hour set of Jazz and Ballroom music—perfect to enjoy while enjoy your birthday cake.

Enjoy an unforgettable set as AMV celebrates Aurora II’s birthday out on the open SevenSeas.

Grab your Gowns and Tuxes and join us all at - hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/SevenSeas/1015/1193/104

The 2nd day of #OSCC25 Kicks tomorrow morning
Sunday 7:00 AM PST, going to 6PM PST.

Register and support OSCC.
https://conference.opensimulator.org/register/

Check out our Schedule: http://conference.opensimulator.org/schedule/
Hypergrid Adress: http://cc.opensimulator.org:8002

Or watch live: https://youtube.com/c/AvaconOrg/live
#Metaverse #opensource #opensimulator #virtualworlds #web3

Up next is on the Grid: Clan and his band live from the Living Stage at 11AM and continuing with DJ Ted, and finishing the celebration with the unforgettable blues of Icky Thump. - hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV Birthday

Thank you to everyone, for a wonderful day at AMV’s Birthday—celebrating together with the AMV community and friends from across OpenSim.

*** NEW ADDITION SHOPPING MALL & CHRISTMAS VILLAGE***
Wether you land at Bare Mountains or Bare Island , look for the LM Givers there to our new * Shopping Mall * and huge * Christmas Village * and pack a lunch because there's lots to see . We have 50 sims of fun and exploring wether it is camping , taking a commercial flight out or boating and relaxing on the beach or deep in the mountains . There is an Old Wild West region with everything you need for a dusty visit in the old days .

The 1st day of #OSCC25 Kicked off now @ 7:00 AM pst.

Schedule: http://conference.opensimulator.org/schedule/

Hypergrid Adress: http://cc.opensimulator.org:8002
Or watch live: https://youtube.com/c/AvaconOrg/live
#Metaverse #opensource

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ Sensation Winter 2025 ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ Winter Party
Saturday/Samstag 06.Dezember 2025
◕ starts 12:00 OS grid time – startet ab 21:00 Uhr EU
DJ CRAZY Onasis
DJ TOMI Balboa
DJ POPPY Fields

▶▷▶ 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

CC-Clubs Christmas Market 2025 is open. All are welcome to browse around and collect super gifts, Winter will remain open during the festive season , so do come and explore our Wonderland!

Der CC-Clubs-Weihnachtsmarkt 2025 ist geöffnet.Jeder ist herzlich eingeladen, sich umzusehen und tolle Geschenke zu ergattern. Winter bleibt während der gesamten Weihnachtszeit geöffnet, also kommt vorbei und entdeckt unser Wunderland!
Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:CCClub
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB – Sensation Winter 2025 ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

2025 RESULTS
Every year, in December, my team and I review the "outgoing year," highlighting our achievements and setbacks. We also share the development of our community. And this year will be no exception.

This year, like last year, has been challenging and eventful for us. It's not over yet, but challenges and minor problems continue to surround us, and we, in turn, continue to actively address them. We wish each of you strength and success in overcoming all the difficulties you encounter along your journey.

For the "Opensimulator" virtual community as a whole, this year was also challenging and eventful in terms of development, setbacks, and losses. And despite all the difficulties, we managed to survive this year and maintain the integrity of our idea and commitment to our values ​​and interests.
So, let's start by talking about our failures and losses.
FAILURE OF THE YEAR
I consider geoblocking, which arose as a result of targeted control measures (data protection, blocking access to information due to law or security requirements) in the Russian-language segment of the internet, to be the failure of the year. It affects the social development of our world as a whole. And although it exists, our world has continued to function and develop. Yes, it is a significant hindrance. But so far this year, we haven't been able to completely circumvent all the restrictions that were imposed. I hope we will definitely solve this problem next year. And next year will be filled with positive emotions for all of us.
LOSS OF THE YEAR
This year, we lost two truly wonderful residents of the Opensim metaverse who always supported our world and the Opensim community as a whole, and who have made enormous contributions to the development of the metaverse. Luna Lunaria, the great designer and creator from the Wolf Territory world. She has passed away, but her memory and her work will forever remain in the metaverse. For me, she was a good friend, whom I often turned to for advice when I was struggling. Together, we explored PBR materials and studied the conceptual development of PBR worlds. Rest in peace. Your fire of enthusiasm for the development of worlds continues to burn in our hearts. Verna Avril is an excellent DJ in the OSGRID world. She dedicated her entire life to creating magnificent sets. I loved listening to her sets and attending parties with her. She was also a good friend of mine. Rest in peace, my friends. Your memory will forever remain in my heart. We remember you guys and will always remember you. Another loss is the leaving another project of my co-owner, Trevor Belmont. For five years, he was an excellent creator and developer and my supporter. He decided to take a different path. I respect his choice and appreciate his contribution to the development of the RussianGrid world. ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR
We've all had plenty of accomplishments this year.
- We've all had the chance to meet new, interesting creative people and worlds open to friendly collaboration with the Russian-speaking segment of the OpenSimulator. We're open to everyone.
- We completed construction and opened the enormous Galaxy Hall cinema and concert hall.
- We've begun creating a museum of Russian art at the Alex Leo residence. The residence was completed entirely using PBR. Thanks to Luna Lunaria for the consultations.
- We managed to complete (independently, without consulting scripters) the Kario male body.
- The new OpenSimulator engine allows us to fully work with PBR materials.
- Restructuring of the STEKLOFF club. Branches of the club, which was very popular with OpenSimulator residents, will now be located in many regions, and they will broadcast events from the main STEKLOFF club.
- This year has seen tremendous development in our world's web resources. We've acquired services such as our own messenger, our own social network, our own cloud storage for users, and our own Flikr equivalent. Most importantly, we've finally managed to create a fully-fledged media streaming grid server, allowing every user to host full-fledged video streams completely free and without restrictions. Our cinema is powered by it.

- We've created a texture cache proxy server. This allows users with slower computers to play comfortably. Cache and textures load instantly. Thanks to this, you no longer need to store tens of gigabytes of cache on your PCs and worry about clearing it every time it gets full.
- Huge thanks to @FerdFrederix for his support, development, and optimization of the DreamGrid project. We appreciate it.
- Huge thanks to @Mike Mills for providing technical support and solving huge problems in the world. My favorite system administrator. I'm glad the server problems are in his hands.
- In terms of server optimization, we were able to achieve excellent frame rates with the most minimal hardware requirements. The security system has also been optimized. There's no longer a need to block users. After the global rules are finalized, intelligent security will be enabled in all regions.
The "Zorkiy Glaz" intelligent system will automatically monitor regional security.
Despite all the restrictions surrounding our world, and the discrediting of our world by unfriendly worlds, we managed to end this year with dignity. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, Alex Leo 12/06/2025.

NOW! @ OSCC25 DJ Rosie Haroldsen

Saturday morning, the Conference starts off proper at 7:00 am with a discussion with the OpenSimulator Core Developers.

Check out our whole schedule here:
https://conference.opensimulator.org/compact-schedule/

If you want to support OSCC you can do so by registering here:
https://conference.opensimulator.org/register/