Good morning all,

This morning I want to share a little insight to try and help your virtual life. My friend Linda had a very rough time recently and that breaks my heart. I want Linda and others enjoying their virtual time…. Not dealing with crashes….so I am going to offer some tips. This will be a long note…. But it is designed to help you enjoy your virtual life.

1. Understand that your virtual experience is composed of many factors including: Opensim, grid server, grid setup, region settings, parcel settings, your computer, your graphic card, your internet connection, your avi grid, your viewer, your viewer preferences, your clothing and or attachments and much more.
2. When there is an issue, I will often ask questions to help determine which variable might be affecting. Am I being defensive…. Noooo…… I am trying to be scientific and look past my own thoughts and biases to improve your virtual experience. When I ask many questions, it may seem like I am “grilling” you….. I apologize for that….I am simply trying to get enough details so I can make your virtual life better. I never try to put all blame on individual….it is shared between myself and individual. I do my best to try to make sure my side of things is correct.
3. There are two different types of crashes: Regular Crash and bug splat.
Bug splat - you receive the infamous bug splat message afterwards. This crash is caused by viewer issue 95% of the time. Things that can cause this: Cache, distance, quality and much more. The higher your quality and distance, the greater the chance of crash. In addition, many times mesh objects can also cause this. The solution…….. thoroughly clean cache like this:




Regular Crashes- this last Sunday we experienced a region crash. These are fairly rare and I am working to get answers and provide a stable environment. In this situation, everyone in a region crashes at once and there is no bug splat. I am terribly sorry and embarrassed for the crash yesterday! We will make things better! Will things be perfect, nooooo, this is Opensim. But I am committed to providing an exceptional stable infrastructure .

It appears that the crash Sunday was caused by a corrupt object (sailboat) being rezzed in our rezz zone. Innocent intentions, but it shut down the region for a few minutes.

4. Cross Grid- I made a decision that people can live here regardless of whether or not they have a friends grid avi. I did that because I do not want to play dictator and order people to have friends grid avi….even though I know it would help some issues.

I want to share a recent story that will help you understand how crazy cross grid can be. Serina and I went shopping at Lunaria on Wolf territory. The experience was the worst experience ever in Opensim. We had trouble moving…. The lag was ungodly. This was not my first time with a bad experience at Wolf.

I sent my friend Luna Lunaria a note…. Letting her know I wanted to be a customer but could not get around her region. Luna was horrified…. But also very supportive of Wolf territory extremely high speed. She told me she has never had issues like I described.

To her credit, Luna made a friends-grid account and then tried to visit Wolf territories. She could not move because the lag was sooooo bad. Wolf territory and ourselves are presently working on this issue. So far it appears to be in Wolfs settings.

I share this story with you all so you understand the complexity of cross grid. In this situation, our Avis worked fine on many other grids…..but not on that.

Cross grid could possibly be making your virtual life more complicated. Realize that with Cross grid, all your data has to be processed through two totally separate systems every time you try to even come to friends-grid.

Am I blaming all your troubles on Cross grid…..Nooooooo. However, it is a variable that must be considered.

In the example I shared, technically I was able to go to lunaria at Wolf territory ….so it is not that I was banned. My experience was awful……but my friend Luna helped prove the situation by making a friends-grid avi. Wolf territories and friends-grid are simply not communicating as well as they should….making a negative experience if I visit there. This same issue can happen any day with any grid; just realize when your avi is not from our own grid; it is having to go through two systems….and some days there will be issues. I know our communication with osg is not perfect….but all I can do is fix my side. I have no control over what OSG does or does not do.

5. I ask you all to clean cache, consider system, look at avi, and preferences; but please realize I am trying to do a bit also. These things take time and money….but I am committed to providing the best virtual experience. I say this not to make anyone feel bad, but so you understand.
Friends-grid has always had a powerful dedicated server, but last month I added a second one . Our first server was much stronger than most in Opensim …and now we have the second in place. The speeds I have noticed on grid have been stupid fast since adding second server.

Friends-grid has a system of triple back ups in place….. and these backs are done every hour. This is an extremely detailed security system….but it is in place for you….and your virtual experience.

6. Haters - I am fully aware that there are people who hate me personally and want nothing else other than to see me fail and friends-grid fail. I try to not be over paranoid, but I also try to be aware. Sometimes the issues that you see or feel may be coming from others, intentionally or unintentionally. We will constantly monitor.


In closing, I could easily add 1,000 or 10,000 sims overnight like some others have; but my goal is on the quality of your virtual experience, not how many sims I own.

I want to make this an amazing experience for YOU!

Here's the calendar of events for Sunday, the third day of OSFest, with a ton of great talent lined up for another day of partying plus our second satellite event tonight at Kitely Grid!

Everything kicks off in a few minutes with DJ Suzan VonOtter at 11 am!

HG Address: grid.opensimfest.com:8022:event1

Showing up on time for a party can be awkward for the unprepared host, who generally expects guests to be "fashionably late". But worst of all is the guest who shows up raring to go just when the party is winding down. But being late to the "Best At Being Late To The Party" event is rewarded...maybe. Actually, the prize will go to some random person in OS who didn't show up at the party at all! What could be later than that!

DJ Macy's Rockin' The Blues Beach Party at Pontchartrain Beach! 6:00PM!
Region: Pontchartrain Beach in Wyldwood Bayou Grid
Event begins: 6:00PM Grid Time
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
DJ Macy opens our September BEACH PARTY WEEKEND with her blues party at Pontchartrain Beach on Wyldwood Bayou Grid!! Let's end this summer with a blast! Macy is one high energy DJ and brings you happy, upbeat blues that will make your Friday night Rock! Break out your bikinis and trunks or come as you are! We've got the drinks and hot dogs ready!! This is a fun party you sure don't want to miss!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Pontchartrain Beach

Hey Everyone! Starting today Events are back up at
Wolf Grid! Come join us! DJ Rosa kicking us off at the
Wolf Pack Club!
❈ ════ ❈ LIVE at 10:AM
❈ ════ ❈ WOLF PACK CLUB
❈ ════ ❈ RIDE: grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Wolf Pack

♬
Ⓩ░░░ ( ¯:¯)░乙ƠƦЄЄ░JUPƖƬЄƦ
Ⓞ░░(¯`·.\ /.·´¯)░Gentle Fire
Ⓡ░ (¯ `·. ❀.·´¯)░2:00 - 3:00pm
Ⓔ░░(_.·´/ \`·._)░ Casual
Ⓔ░░░ (_.:._)░Pop,love,disco,fado,rock,country,etc
New location:
♥Map:
hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/Riderwood/128/128/22

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

Eventankündigung: „Blue Monday in der Zappelbude“

Datum: 11. September 2023
Uhrzeit: 20:00 Uhr

Ort: Zappelbude
Adresse: hg.osgrid.org:80:Xenotown

Liebe Musikliebhaber und Partyfreunde,

Bereitet euch vor auf eine unvergessliche Nacht voller elektrisierender Beats und mitreißender Melodien! Am 11. September 2023 lädt die Zappelbude herzlich zum „Blue Monday“ ein, einer Veranstaltung, die eure Woche mit Energie und Freude füllen wird.

Line-up:

Xenos
Uhrzeit: 20:00 Uhr bis 21:30 Uhr
Thema: „Xenos hat mal wieder ein metallischen Geschmack auf der Zunge, es könnte laut werden ;)“

Klara
Uhrzeit: 21:30 Uhr bis 23:00 Uhr
Thema: „Klara’s Spezial, mit allem drauf, bestimmt wieder feurig scharf.“

Bereits ab 19:30 Uhr könnt ihr euch auf das Event einstimmen, denn im Vorprogramm erwartet euch eine exklusive musikalische Reise mit den Klängen von „Frank Zappa – Sharleena (Unedited Master)“ und einem mitreißenden „Mr. Green Genes Medley, Texas 1973.“

Ihr habt die Wahl, live vor Ort in der Zappelbude zu sein oder den Soundtrack eures Abends online zu genießen:

Landstream (Vor Ort):
Kommt in die Zappelbude und erlebt die Energie live!

Webstream:
Hört uns unter https://laut.fm/xenolandia, wo immer ihr euch befindet.

Externer Player:
Nutzt den externen Player unter http://stream.laut.fm/xenolandia, um die Musik noch intensiver zu genießen.

Der „Blue Monday in der Zappelbude“ verspricht eine Nacht voller Musik, Tanz und unvergesslicher Momente. Lasst den Alltag hinter euch und taucht ein in die Welt der elektronischen Klänge!

Markiert euch den 11. September 2023 in eurem Kalender und bringt eure Freunde mit, denn diese Party dürft ihr nicht verpassen!

Wir freuen uns auf euch!

Euer Zappelbude-Team

Hey Everyone 🙂 I'm performing at Sound City -
Littlefield Grid! Come join me, request a few tunes and have some fun!
» Шhen: ❈ ∵∴2:00pm ∵∴ ❈
» Шhere: ✫SOUNDCITY✫
» Dress: ❈ ∵∴ CASUAL∵∴ ❈
» Ride: hop://lfgrid.com:8002/Littlefield%20East/123/113/21

Its Essensual's Birthday.. and we are having a party and YOU are all invited!!!
1pm Evan Live will be taking the stage to entertain you with his sweet sounds
2pm Charice will take over the stage and sing for you with her sultry voice.
So come join us in the Formal Ballroom September 7th from 1 to 3pm as we celebrate Essensual's Special Day!!!
hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Trianon Complex Click the portal to the Ballroom

♬
Ⓩ░░░ ( ¯:¯)░乙ƠƦЄЄ░JUPƖƬЄƦ
Ⓞ░░(¯`·.\ /.·´¯)░Gentle Fire
Ⓡ░ (¯ `·. ❀.·´¯)░2:00 - 3:00pm
Ⓔ░░(_.·´/ \`·._)░ Casual
Ⓔ░░░ (_.:._)░Pop,love,disco,fado,rock,country,etc
New location:
♥Map:
hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/Riderwood/128/128/22

OK... no SL for me tonight... spent the last few nights playing with the n-core Erika bod for myself*. Fun, curvy gal. Time to bring my Bee-HinD back to Open Sim for a while. I don't want to miss OSFest! See ya!

*I have an alt in SL who loves n-core Erika... long story :)

Black Jack Players
Please note
the scripts in the tables have been modified thanks to Sora and Hertha. Now when you play Black jack...you do not say "hit" or "stand" you simply click on the white button on the table

DJ Rosie is at Rockin' The Blues Tonight! 6:00PM!!
Region: Rockin' The Blues on Wyldwood Bayou Grid
Event begins: 6:00PM Grid Time
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
DJ Rosie is filling in for DJ Riker tonight at Hot Daddy's!! That's right! Our DJ from down under is gonna put on her blues hat and entertain us with some rockin' blues from 6:00 to 7:30PM! Come join DJ Rosie & The Tribe as we get this Saturday night off to a rip roarin' start!!

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

This beautiful 2 story Brick Farmhouse with the wrap around porch is available for rent for free of course. It has a full attic and a full basement, 3 bedrooms and a large bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room and den. The garage is big enough for 2 cars and plenty of tools and the barn is "HUGE". Lots of land to farm. Occupant may decorate as desired and modifications may be made upon approval of the owner. This is true country living at its beautiful best.

For any Gloebs users out there, are you having issues with the system not delivering items? It's also not taking out the cost of the item but is taking a fee for the transacation.

Id also like to know from anyone if you think Gloebs or podex is better to use? Or paypal?

80's Tunes Today at 12 to 14 SLT - Angels Club Caribou with DJ Ruth

Friendly, Beautiful, Exciting. Free Homes, Islands, Hideaways, Adult Playgrounds, soft Love, BDSM. For AVs from all grids. Ask Jeanne or Angelic at events.

AVs from all grids welcome in Caribou. Yes we are LGBTQ+.

As we are 18+ we dont need much restrictions. With our few rules you are safe.

Kids, please grow to 18+. Not so much about size, more the impression. Ask Jeanne...

hg.caribougrid.com:16002:Caribou

New homes hideaways play venues every day... Explore!

Make a Caribou Avatar? http://hg.caribougrid.com:16002

Hiya everyone out there who reads my posts. Im looking for 3 Djs to entertain at 3 underused venues, right now its DJs choice on days and times. It can be any time there isnt already an event on the grid.
The first DJ Im looking for is someone who enjoys being a dinkie, to play at Funzies World.Music is your own choice, as long as the dinkies enjoy it.
The Second is at Glide Roller Rink which is at the welcome area of the grid. Play Roller dance music and requests, doesnt need to be disco cause I do 70's and 80's disco at TGIF on fridays. Just need to have some fun with it.
Third will be One Love beach Club, now I really want someone who enjoys playing Calypso, Soco, Dub, and Dance Hall. This will be a venue of Barbados and these are the styles of music they play there.
All Djs will work on Tips, if you cant sell Gloebits I can take them for you and send you the money once a month. DJs should also have a mic and use it.. and enjoy what they do. I know I do. Check out the calendar and find a good time for your events.
The Last venue mentioned is still under construction so I am not in a hurry to find anyone but someone who would be perfect for this place.
Come see Essensual McMahon on hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Trianon World Welcome . Looking forward to hearing from you.

Fotos vom Blue Monday in der Zappelbude
Es war richtig schön, vor allem wenn auf einmal Leute auftauchen, die man lange nicht mehr sah.
Noch schöner, wenn man erfährt, dass man quasi Nachbarn sind. 🙂
Dazu tolle Mukke, was will man mehr. 😉
Ihr könnt die Klänge des Abends nicht nur vor Ort genießen, sondern auch im Landstream miterleben. Falls ihr nicht persönlich erscheinen könnt, gibt es zwei Möglichkeiten, trotzdem dabei zu sein:

Im Web: Schaltet ein auf https://laut.fm/xenolandia und lasst euch von den Beats mitreißen.
Externer Player: Nutzt den externen Player auf http://stream.laut.fm/xenolandia, um die Musik direkt in eure eigenen vier Wände zu bringen.
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Wie immer einfach auf den Link klicken um zur Diashow zu gelangen.
https://klaxen.de/fotos-vom-blue-monday-in-der-zappelbude-...

DJ Rosa's "Rockabilly Riot" at Hot Daddy's!! Tonight at 6:00PM!!
Region: Hot Daddys on Wyldwood Bayou Grid
Event begins: 6:00PM Grid Time
Added by: Kith Whitehawk
Details:
This week at Hot Daddy's, DJ Rosa is gonna spin a "Rockabilly Riot"!! Blend country, swing, and R&B, then toss in some boogie woogie and driving rhythms and you've got that rock & roll style known as Rockabilly!! Get out your 50's Pin-up style dresses, cuffed jeans and t-shirts, and fedoras (or come as you are) and get ready to hit the dance floor! It's gonna be a riotous occasion on the Dance Dock!