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SPECIAL EVENT! In 30 Minutes. Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 4pm – 5pm SLT join us at the OpenSimulator Community Conference (#OSCC24) for a fireside chat with Second Life’s founder Philip Rosedale! This is not to be missed!
Hypergrid to "OSCC Keynote 2", or watch live at: https://www.youtube.com/c/AvaconOrg/live
Check out our Schedule: https://conference.opensimulator.org/schedule/
Hypergrid to "OSCC Keynote 2", or watch live at: https://www.youtube.com/c/AvaconOrg/live
Check out our Schedule: https://conference.opensimulator.org/schedule/
Lynnestra Parker and On The Rocks present "Versus"
Sunday Dec 8th, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Pacific
DJ Maldrul will be playing songs by the original artist followed by the same song covered by a different artist and you choose which one you like the best!
As well as his signature selection of SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Airmid/478/97/23
Sunday Dec 8th, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Pacific
DJ Maldrul will be playing songs by the original artist followed by the same song covered by a different artist and you choose which one you like the best!
As well as his signature selection of SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Airmid/478/97/23
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
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
Ahoy sailors, Loose Cannon Ship Yard will resume battles in Utopia Sky Grid on
friday 20th of december 24! We will start with a demo battle for all to participate!
Ahoy sailors, Loose Cannon Ship Yard will resume battles in Utopia Sky Grid on
friday 20th od december 24! We will start with a demo battle for all to participate!
The excitement of turning a dream into reality. It begins as a spark of imagination, a vivid mental picture of a breathtaking world—perhaps a misty mountain range, an alien landscape, or a bustling medieval city. This dream is like the first stroke of inspiration for an artist.
When you start building, the blank OpenSim region becomes your canvas, a digital palette where each prim, texture, and script is a brushstroke. The process is exhilarating as you shape the terrain, paint the sky with colors and clouds, and breathe life into your vision. You sculpt cliffs, plant forests, and carve rivers, adding details that make your world not just beautiful but immersive.
What makes OpenSim even more thrilling is its ability to provide massive land sizes without the prohibitive costs of other virtual platforms like Second Life. The expansive landscapes give creators room to explore their wildest ideas, unburdened by financial constraints. This freedom fuels creativity, allowing for sprawling builds that are limited only by the creator’s imagination.
There's also a sense of discovery as the imagined meets the possible. You experiment with elements—adjusting lighting for a perfect sunset, scripting interactive elements, or adding soundscapes that make the environment hum with life. The joy of creation is heightened when the imagined dream surpasses your expectations and becomes a place where others can explore, share, and marvel.
Building in OpenSim is not just crafting pixels; it’s the act of creation in its purest form—a thrilling dance between imagination and realization, where the limits are only bound by the extent of your dreams.
This is an excellent place to start:
https://outworldz.com/Outworldz_installer/
When you start building, the blank OpenSim region becomes your canvas, a digital palette where each prim, texture, and script is a brushstroke. The process is exhilarating as you shape the terrain, paint the sky with colors and clouds, and breathe life into your vision. You sculpt cliffs, plant forests, and carve rivers, adding details that make your world not just beautiful but immersive.
What makes OpenSim even more thrilling is its ability to provide massive land sizes without the prohibitive costs of other virtual platforms like Second Life. The expansive landscapes give creators room to explore their wildest ideas, unburdened by financial constraints. This freedom fuels creativity, allowing for sprawling builds that are limited only by the creator’s imagination.
There's also a sense of discovery as the imagined meets the possible. You experiment with elements—adjusting lighting for a perfect sunset, scripting interactive elements, or adding soundscapes that make the environment hum with life. The joy of creation is heightened when the imagined dream surpasses your expectations and becomes a place where others can explore, share, and marvel.
Building in OpenSim is not just crafting pixels; it’s the act of creation in its purest form—a thrilling dance between imagination and realization, where the limits are only bound by the extent of your dreams.
This is an excellent place to start:
https://outworldz.com/Outworldz_installer/
 | Fred Beckhusen/Ferd Frederix: Very nice, Marianna, and really accurate. 1 years ago |
SPECIAL EVENT! Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 4pm – 5pm SLT join us at the OpenSimulator Community Conference (#OSCC24) for a fireside chat with Second Life’s founder Philip Rosedale! This is not to be missed!
Hypergrid to "OSCC Keynote 2", or watch live at: https://www.youtube.com/c/AvaconOrg/live
Check out our Schedule: https://conference.opensimulator.org/schedule/
Register & support OSCC.
https://conference.opensimulator.org/register/
Hypergrid to "OSCC Keynote 2", or watch live at: https://www.youtube.com/c/AvaconOrg/live
Check out our Schedule: https://conference.opensimulator.org/schedule/
Register & support OSCC.
https://conference.opensimulator.org/register/
Now at #OSCC24, we just kicked off with 3 Hours of music!
6:00 pm Live Music with Veo Voom
7:00 pm Live Music with Acoustic Energy (James Olmos)
8:00 pm DJ Sun Tzu with Steampunk Music
Sunday morning, the Conference continues at 7:00 am.
With at 4 PM a Fireside Chat with Philip Rosedale, founder of Second Life.
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/
6:00 pm Live Music with Veo Voom
7:00 pm Live Music with Acoustic Energy (James Olmos)
8:00 pm DJ Sun Tzu with Steampunk Music
Sunday morning, the Conference continues at 7:00 am.
With at 4 PM a Fireside Chat with Philip Rosedale, founder of Second Life.
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/
Our lore / backstory
To avoid being killed in a vicious nightly attack, King Maximus, and his advisor Steve, had to leave the continent temporarily. What was ment to be only weeks, became years as they crashed in unexpected islands reefs.
They finally travelled back with trusted people to reconquer the Throne, and on arrival found something quite intriguing. The seven kingdoms were left without rulers, almost emptied, even from citizens!
The former King and his group investigated, one land after the other, questioned the rare livings still around. They discover that dragons came back in mass, and took over by the force of their claws and fire, into what is now called the Flaming Era.
Everyone will try to unite, finding ways to regain control of the kingdoms.
To avoid being killed in a vicious nightly attack, King Maximus, and his advisor Steve, had to leave the continent temporarily. What was ment to be only weeks, became years as they crashed in unexpected islands reefs.
They finally travelled back with trusted people to reconquer the Throne, and on arrival found something quite intriguing. The seven kingdoms were left without rulers, almost emptied, even from citizens!
The former King and his group investigated, one land after the other, questioned the rare livings still around. They discover that dragons came back in mass, and took over by the force of their claws and fire, into what is now called the Flaming Era.
Everyone will try to unite, finding ways to regain control of the kingdoms.
| | RemmyRavenhurst: Love to see people being creative 1 years ago |
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
The Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together.
Drop this link into your map;
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon
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Ⓞ░░(¯`·.\ /.·´¯)░Osgrid Events Plaza
Ⓡ░ (¯ `·. ❀.·´¯)░2:00 - 3:00pm
Ⓔ░░(_.·´/ \`·._)░ Casual Fun! Come Join us!
Ⓔ░░░ (_.:._)░Pop,love,disco,fado,rock,country,etc
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hg.osgrid.org:80:Event Plaza
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Ⓞ░░(¯`·.\ /.·´¯)░Osgrid Events Plaza
Ⓡ░ (¯ `·. ❀.·´¯)░2:00 - 3:00pm
Ⓔ░░(_.·´/ \`·._)░ Casual Fun! Come Join us!
Ⓔ░░░ (_.:._)░Pop,love,disco,fado,rock,country,etc
♥𝕋𝕒𝕩𝕚↘
hg.osgrid.org:80:Event Plaza
At 2 pm grid time, I will be speaking on the VWEC panel at OSCC! I would love to see you there!
Heute Abend ab 22 Uhr, spontane Nikolausparty! Wir freuen uns auf Euch und werden Eure Ohren wieder mit dunkel, romantischen Klängen verwöhnen.
The E Grid should be back up tonight.
Apologies to our Residents and Guests!
Thank you for your patience. Be sure to check out our new Hub Grid, many of your favorite lands are on there now!
I went shopping for vintage furniture today and found this watch in the drawer... anyone know a place that sells watch batteries? It's stuck on stop watch mode.
| | LeonitasLionheart: even the watch stopped to watch Aeris... 1 years ago |
The 1st day of #OSCC24 Kicks off in 15 minutes at 7:00 AM pst.
Hypergrid to "OSCC Keynote 2", or watch live at: https://www.youtube.com/c/AvaconOrg/live
Check out our Schedule: https://conference.opensimulator.org/schedule/
And register & support OSCC.
https://conference.opensimulator.org/register/
Hypergrid to "OSCC Keynote 2", or watch live at: https://www.youtube.com/c/AvaconOrg/live
Check out our Schedule: https://conference.opensimulator.org/schedule/
And register & support OSCC.
https://conference.opensimulator.org/register/
The 1st day of #OSCC24 Kicks off on Saturday 7:00 AM pst.
Hypergrid to "OSCC Keynote 2", or watch live at: https://www.youtube.com/c/AvaconOrg/live
Check out our Schedule: https://conference.opensimulator.org/schedule/
Or register and support OSCC.
https://conference.opensimulator.org/register/
Hypergrid to "OSCC Keynote 2", or watch live at: https://www.youtube.com/c/AvaconOrg/live
Check out our Schedule: https://conference.opensimulator.org/schedule/
Or register and support OSCC.
https://conference.opensimulator.org/register/
sky's turning red
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.
The Piazza, where good friends and great music always come together.
bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon
The Piazza, where good friends and great music always come together.
bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon
Now at OSCC24, just kicked off with 4 Hours of music!
12:00 pm Music with DJ Kathryn Yer
01:00 pm Live Music by Wytchwhisper Sadofsky
02:00 pm Live Music by Maximillion Kleene
03:00 pm Particles and Music with Tuna Oddfellow
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/
12:00 pm Music with DJ Kathryn Yer
01:00 pm Live Music by Wytchwhisper Sadofsky
02:00 pm Live Music by Maximillion Kleene
03:00 pm Particles and Music with Tuna Oddfellow
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/
Hello
The mall is accessible I had forgotten to open it again after the conversion
*** PUZZLED BY OUR ADVENT HUNT HINTS ?? ***
I understand, not everybody is born 'Hunter'
Learn HOW to decode hints and go hunting
Join me today Dec 6 at noon SLT
Sweet sea style. Guess who is back! ♥
| | Mistressdalgato: welcome back! been wondering where you was 1 years ago |
Pangea Christmas Party
Saturday 7 December
10 AM PDT GRID TIME / 19 UHR CET
Taxi: hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/Northpole/130/211/48
10 am pdt / 19 Uhr Cet : DJ Marlon
11 am pdt / 20 Uhr Cet : SaraMarie Philly Live Singer
12 pm pdt / 21 Uhr Cet : Rogue Galaxy Live Singer
dresscode: formal, elegant , gown
everyone is cordially invited
Saturday 7 December
10 AM PDT GRID TIME / 19 UHR CET
Taxi: hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/Northpole/130/211/48
10 am pdt / 19 Uhr Cet : DJ Marlon
11 am pdt / 20 Uhr Cet : SaraMarie Philly Live Singer
12 pm pdt / 21 Uhr Cet : Rogue Galaxy Live Singer
dresscode: formal, elegant , gown
everyone is cordially invited
after resolving some technical issues Zoree finally hit the stage.. come on down to the FORMAL Ballroom
Zur Wieder- Eröffnung meiner Mall gibt es eine Nikolaus-Party :))
There will be a Santa Claus party for the re-opening of my mall :))
Come in and enjoy :))
SAVE THE DATE
soul-grid.de:8002:Super Nova Beach Resort
It's your birthday soon, little one. :-)
Planned Maintenance this morning took out 3 nodes of our High Availability Cluster. the cluster moved things around to keep things online. We lost 2 nodes out of our Mariadb 5-node Galera cluster and brought them back automatically total down time I reckon 5-10 minutes for what for some grids would have ben a catastrophic failure. https://www.wolf-grid.com
| | Luna Lunaria: One of the many reasons my home is here 1 years ago |
| | Arcfury: Amazing. ... Now there it looks like you are starting to turn into a J-type 327 Nubian royal starship. :) 1 years ago |
NEWS !!!!
My Contribution for the Holidays
for Bodys Reborn Lara X Legacy
have a wonderful and peaceful Time
Hugs Chrissy
Freitag 6.12.2024
Rock-House
mit DJ Anachron
Beginn 20:00 Uhr
Nikolaus
mit
Sant(a) Ana
und anderen seltsamen Heiligen Rolleyes
Ende wie immer um Mitternacht
159 / 5.000
Friday 6.12.2024
Rock-House
with DJ Anachron
Starts at 8:00 p.m.
St. Nicholas
with
Sant(a) Ana
and other strange holy Rolleyes
Ends as always at midnight
Rock-House
mit DJ Anachron
Beginn 20:00 Uhr
Nikolaus
mit
Sant(a) Ana
und anderen seltsamen Heiligen Rolleyes
Ende wie immer um Mitternacht
159 / 5.000
Friday 6.12.2024
Rock-House
with DJ Anachron
Starts at 8:00 p.m.
St. Nicholas
with
Sant(a) Ana
and other strange holy Rolleyes
Ends as always at midnight
Friday 12pm PST, OSCC24 will kick off with 4 Hours of music!
12:00 pm Music with DJ Kathryn Yer
01:00 pm Live Music by Wytchwhisper Sadofsky
02:00 pm Live Music by Maximillion Kleene
03:00 pm Particles and Music with Tuna Oddfellow
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/
12:00 pm Music with DJ Kathryn Yer
01:00 pm Live Music by Wytchwhisper Sadofsky
02:00 pm Live Music by Maximillion Kleene
03:00 pm Particles and Music with Tuna Oddfellow
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/
Walking in a Winter Wonderland over at Trianon-World Welcome.. a beautiful romantic ice skating rink in the back with all the games ( the roller rink is away for the winter)
| | MidnightRain Glas: that is so pretty, cant wait to see it \ 1 years ago |
Winter Wonderland @ Twiztid Timez OMG 2 region is open 24 hours a day 352 days a year! Come explore the magic, there is so much to explore here you just might need to stay over in a cozy cabin.
A Christmas market stall area, Santa's magical Village Town. Grand ballroom where Santa and Ms Nutcracker dance away.
Cozy cabins to explore where yummy treats will make your mouth water.
There are two ice skating areas - you can warm yourself with a hot chocolate at the open air café.
Explore the old town square with Santa's Train.
Escape the hustle and bustle and relax around the lake, while exploring the wild wilderness covered in snow with more cabins to escape to.
Explore the captivation of specially designed Snow Globes that feature throughout the sim.
Not to forget the birth of baby Jesus nativity scene.
Winter Wonderland is a photographer's paradise.
A Christmas market stall area, Santa's magical Village Town. Grand ballroom where Santa and Ms Nutcracker dance away.
Cozy cabins to explore where yummy treats will make your mouth water.
There are two ice skating areas - you can warm yourself with a hot chocolate at the open air café.
Explore the old town square with Santa's Train.
Escape the hustle and bustle and relax around the lake, while exploring the wild wilderness covered in snow with more cabins to escape to.
Explore the captivation of specially designed Snow Globes that feature throughout the sim.
Not to forget the birth of baby Jesus nativity scene.
Winter Wonderland is a photographer's paradise.
Zoree Jupiter Liveat EC 80s!
Today,2:00-4:00pm at The 50s Diner
Best in 50s colors!
Music and Fun!
Come join us and bring your friends!
I would love to entertain you :)
We look forward to seeing you!
hop://login.digiworldz.com:8002/East%20Coast%2080s/664/240...
Today,2:00-4:00pm at The 50s Diner
Best in 50s colors!
Music and Fun!
Come join us and bring your friends!
I would love to entertain you :)
We look forward to seeing you!
hop://login.digiworldz.com:8002/East%20Coast%2080s/664/240...
We apologize that this event has had to be cancelled. There will be a Christmas New Years Eve celebration instead and also the celebration birthday of Twiztid Timez Grid. Details to be posted shortly.
Come join us at Twiztid Timez Grid and celebrate the Festive Season. Saturday, December 21st 2024 @ 6pm.
Event will be held at Winter Wonderland located at OMG 2 at the open air stage area.
Explore the magic of Winter Wonderland and pick up some gifts along the way.
Come join us at Twiztid Timez Grid and celebrate the Festive Season. Saturday, December 21st 2024 @ 6pm.
Event will be held at Winter Wonderland located at OMG 2 at the open air stage area.
Explore the magic of Winter Wonderland and pick up some gifts along the way.
SURVEY ON NEW LOCATION
Hi Starchild Shoppers! Some of you have recently given me feedback in terms of the scattered of the stores - which I was thinking about already.
Question is:
If I were to combine all stores in one region - which LAYOUT would work best for you?
A big mall on ground like @hertha201 's SilverFox Mall? Several TP-connected levels like R. Lion or @Pilar 's Tierra de Volcanes? LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW!
Hi Starchild Shoppers! Some of you have recently given me feedback in terms of the scattered of the stores - which I was thinking about already.
Question is:
If I were to combine all stores in one region - which LAYOUT would work best for you?
A big mall on ground like @hertha201 's SilverFox Mall? Several TP-connected levels like R. Lion or @Pilar 's Tierra de Volcanes? LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW!
| | SilviaFrey: R.Lion 1 years ago |
These are the residents of Fort Sand. A peaceful bunch of people.
hop://moonrose-grid.de:8002/Yggdrasil/167/104/1002
Greetings from me from the Christmas market. :-)
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Simple idea. Get a region from Wolf Territories Grid, use the terrain generator to make some mountains then flatten a bit and put a house on it. https://www.wolf-grid.com
| | Hicks: And with the tide system it gives a lot of creativity 1 years ago |
Today 04.12.24 = 6 -8 AM
Early Morning Breakfast Party
Taxi: alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV Welcome
| | Hicks: Encore une jolie région d aphra .bravo 1 years ago |
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