Pink Floyd - In the Flesh! Or is it In the Mesh? Ernest and I spent all day bringing album cover art to life today. A different spin on art, but the installations are pretty amazing to see! Come by Battersea and see for yourself!

The Art Factory is about art and artists. At The Art Factory, we display art; we appreciate art; we learn about art; and, we promote art. We have over a dozen galleries dedicated to in-world artists, where they show their innovative creations. As such, we are beginning a feature called Meet the Artist.

This week we want to introduce to you, the very talented Nice Minik.

Ms. Minik, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your art?
My interest for VL-Photography started back in InworldZ with some photos of dancing Avis.
In 2017 the "Nice Minik" on OSG was created to try out "hypergriding" and to build a photo-studio with backdrops and "flat" lighting for Avi photo sessions.A visit of Ellen and Ernest in my first little gallery changed my virtual life.
Since that day I explored the photo-features of Firestrom and tried a lot of light-effects to make my inworld-photos more interesting. It comes in handy to be a prim builder (for certain backgrounds) and I also learned to create poses in the meantime.

And what are you doing artistically now?
Nowadays I can display model-sessions and themed series at "the Art Factory". And I was able to create some issues of the Stark Magazine.

So, what's the motivation behind your work?
Some of my work just tries to show beauty. Some may be a bit provocative. But I always try to find the mood, lighting and angle to take photos, that "tell a story". And sometimes I can even achieve that goal.
One thing stayed consistently through my development as an inworld-photographer: what you see is what I saw. That means, that I never do after-works on my photos.

What do you enjoy most about creating art in virtual worlds?
Besides that, I very much like to show virtual life in a way, that makes viewers enjoy what I enjoyed or maybe get an impulse to think about certain aspects.

Thank you for the interview, Ms. Minik!

Please stop by The Art Factory Reloaded and check out Nice Minik's art! It won't disappoint!

Living with friends ...
Amazing community
wir sind mal wieder mächtig stolz auf unsere Leute. Einfach weil sie sind wie sie sind,
weil sie " living with friends" nicht nur als geklauten Slogan nehmen,
sondern dieses feeling jeden Tag leben. Dafür sind wir sehr dankbar .

Ein aufregendes Jahr liegt hinter uns.
Wir hatten Verluste.
Manche taten weh, manche weniger.
Wir hatten aber auch Gewinne
Der größte Gewinn war
Teil einer funktionierenden, lebensfrohen, lebendigen Gemeinschaft geworden zu sein.
Teil eines Grids zu sein,in dem Freundschaft nicht nur ein geklauter Werbeslogan ist.
Teil eines Grids zu sein, dass eigenständig zurecht kommt.

Dafür sind wir sehr dankbar. Unseren Bewohnern und allen, die uns dies ermöglicht haben, wie auch unseren zahlreichen Besuchern.
Möge die Zeit der bollernden Heizungen und prasselnden Kamine die Herzen der Menschen erwärmen und der Duft der Tannenbäume
all den Menschen die schlechten Gedanken vertreiben

Wir wünschen Euch allen ein besinnliches Weihnachtsfest, einen sensationell schönen Start ins neue Jahr und bleibt gesund.

Euch allen ein besinnliches und herzerwärmendes Weihnachtsfest

wünschen Euch Nasti und Rudi vom Soul Grid

*** LARCH TREE V- Larix sibirica V3 (version 3). Thx my friend Alfred (from sim WELCOME (https://opensimworld.com/hop/85057/) she gave a better model for these trees as seen at RL, so I could work on blender - once more released at FLORA, BOX 04, FOREST AREA (ground area). All FREE and FULL PERM. Seasonal textures included and leaves has a soft animation. Enjoy :)

CHERRY TREES PACK * FREE and FULL PERM available at FOREST AREA (ground) at BOX02. Animated particles are in mesh and separated prim so u can remove it when playing seasonal (textures inside). Enjoy :)

🚨 **The Hypergrid Hunt is Coming!** 🚨

🗓 **Launch Date:** **November 15, 2026**

That gives Grid Owners and Region Owners **more than three months** to get everything ready!

🎁 **Hypergrid Hunt Kits** will be available beginning **August 1, 2026**, and will include everything you need to participate.

🎥 **Click the link below to watch the introduction video** and get a first look at what's coming!

https://youtu.be/1TAEGikbFZ0?si=LdpPcuUvgFdt8yWJ

This is your chance to showcase your region, encourage exploration across the Hypergrid, and be part of a fun, community-wide adventure.

✨ **More details, instructions, and participation information will be announced soon. Stay tuned!**

SVPortal - Web Front-end to OpenSim

Is now available to download. This is a release candidate - there may be bugs!

If you plan to install this on your own grid please carefully read the README.md and INSTALL.md in the package. No warrantee is implied in this package. If it breaks - you get to keep both halves. If it breaks your OpenSim - the same thing goes. PLEASE TAKE BACKUPS OF YOUR GRID SYSTEMS BEFORE INSTALLING. While I have tested extensively on my grid and a test grid - all grids are different.

Please visit https://www.glenysbieler.com/svportal/ to read documents and to download the package.

Some PRIDE for my AMERICAN FRIENDS.

THE FLACK I WILL GET FOR THIS IS WORTH IT!

I'M A VETERAN. I'M GAY. THERE WAS A TIME I COULD NOT TALK ABOUT IT.
I KEPT IT SECRET AND I SERVED ANYWAY BECAUSE I LOVE GOD AND MY COUNTRY.

I BEAR THE FLAG OF THE COUNTRY THAT GAVE ME THE FREEDOM TO BE ME
AND TO SPEAK OPENLY AND FREELY AS I CHOOSE. THAT IS THE PRIDE I CARRY.

THIS KIND OF PRIDE GOES BEYOND POLITICS

IN GOD WE TRUST: STAMPED ON OUR CURRENCY AS A REMINDER AND A WARNING

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA 250

VOTE IN THE MID-TERMS IF YOU DO NOT LIKE HOW THINGS ARE.

If you cannot be proud of where you come from, perhaps it is time to take a closer look at yourself and ask:
'What did you do to make it better for everyone'?

since .net8 and .net9 are end of life in november we are going to update our servers to .net10 and make a few major changes to the code. first off we will remove the ini based configuration system and introduce two new servers, an estate service and a region registry. an isolated opensim server will run the regions for an estate. this will also give a better interface for self-hosters who want to own their data.we are still in planning stages and comments/suggestion appreciated thanks much. graphic ai generated so i didn't have to spend an hour making it hehe.

HAND & FOOT — TESTING INVITATION
We are opening Hand & Foot for focused testing.
This test is for experienced Hand & Foot players only. Please join only if you already know the game, understand the usual rules and flow, and can recognize when something is not working as it should.

We are not looking for new players or people learning the game during this stage. The purpose is to test gameplay, find issues, and receive useful reports from people who genuinely enjoy Hand & Foot.
Testers should be willing to:
• Play proper rounds and try the game normally
• Report bugs, confusing behavior, missing actions, or score issues
• Give clear feedback on what happened and when
• Help improve the game through real testing
If you know Hand & Foot, enjoy the game, and want to help shape its release, you are welcome at the test table.
hop://cavegrid.org:8002/iEchoes/120/165/28

Arkham MocapMotion

For over 6 years, Arkham MocapMotion has been one of the leading animation destinations in OpenSim and one of the pioneering regions ever created for the OpenSim community.

Home to an extensive collection of high quality free AO animations, mocap movements, dances, gestures, and avatar essentials, Arkham MocapMotion continues to be a landmark for residents seeking the best animation resources available.

Experience a legendary cyberpunk environment, discover thousands of animations, and see why Arkham MocapMotion remains one of the most respected animation regions in OpenSim.

Located in Arkham Grid.
6 years of animation excellence.
Built for the OpenSim community.

Woodstock Vibes at Tierra de Volcanes

Flower crowns, boho necklaces, colorful outfits, music, friendship and a touch of festival magic.

Come wander through the latest additions to our growing hippie collection and discover new treasures along the way.

Peace • Love • Music • Freedom

We Lava U! ♥

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Tierra%20De%20Volcanes/1...

**Vasco Skin FATPACK for EvoX FORD OUT NOW!**
Aaaand in line with the new MATURE release...This amazing fatpack with a more 'aged' (wiser!) look, on darker tones.
It's tailored for the FORD EvoX Head.
- Comes in 6 different dark tones
- Brow and Browless options
- Includes head and brow shapes

Taxi:hop://sanctumastra.com:8002/StarchildShoppe/148/164/27

Hello again from flamflock country.....
there were some nasty bugs in previous releases, all fixed now.
as u see in the pic, I tested a flock of 1145......steady as a rock and extrme low eps and zero! lag.....still find it hard to believe myself:)
Flamsie-2.0 is now available in my zzhop @ Zweet ZurroundingZ.
I'd love to hear your findings!
Good luck, have fun,Peter

**Ailsa Skin FATPACK OUT NOW!**
New skin fatpacks for the ladies! This one for AVALON EvoX Head - you can find the head at R.Lion.
Once again bear in mind the tones do not necessarily match the body skin tones (leverage neck-fades and blenders!).
- Comes in 13 different tones
- Brow and browless options
- Includes brows and head shapes.

Taxi: hop://sanctumastra.com:8002/StarchildShoppe/115/173/27

Kleidung für Frauen ( LaraX, Athena, Legacy + Perkey, Reborn+Waifu and Petite)
Kleidung für Männer ( Gianni, Legacy and Jake)
Schönen Feiertag Euch allen!!!! 😉😎

Clothing for women (LaraX, Athena, Legacy + Perkey, Reborn+Waifu and Petite)
Clothing for men (Gianni, Legacy and Jake)
Happy holidays everyone!!!! 😉😎

Opensimulator Community:

We weren't going to make any kind of big announcement but since someone from the grid felt it was necessary to post about the move prior to us putting out a release, I guess we should do that now so people aren't doing their usual speculating.

As of June 1st 2026 Littlefield Grid will be ceasing it's grid operations.

What does this mean?

We are in the process (and have almost completed) moving all of our regions to OSGrid. OSGrid has an excellent management and development team, and it has a very large community and we've always had a really good relationship with the management team there. It's also where Littlefield started so for us it was the best option.

All regions are still going to be run on our bare metal servers which are located in a secure datacenter, and we will continue to rent to our users and any new users interested. All of our public, educational, and RP regions are migrating as well as legacy regions like Paramour Shopping which was Aine's region.

Why we are shutting down?

In March of 2026 one of our owners and founding members Ashton Nobilis passed away. Ashton did several modifications to the Opensim code we ran on Littlefield. Although I understand all of it as I myself am an IT professional, we lost Ashton faster than anticipated, and we were unable to obtain 1 very important password from him for one of the grid components. We could hack this piece and create a new password probably, or we could just rebuild the grid and migrate everything as we have access to everything we need, but honestly, this was a labor of love for myself, Dirk Mathers, and Ashton Nobilis. Without Ashton by our side, we just don't have the same feelings toward operating the grid component. There are other personal factors guiding this decision as well. That being said, Dirk and I felt that we could better serve our Littlefield "community" by migrating to OSGrid and allowing them to continue with all the land, community, and public regions they currently enjoy. We intend to use proceeds from the rentals for operating the servers, and to donate monthly to OSGrid as they are doing the work to cover the overhead of the grid services for us, and we feel it's only fair to contribute to the operation.

How soon will this happen?

This is already happening. We have already migrated 70% of the regions to OSGrid. 30% of them are open to the public right now, but I need to fine tune some things and alter some permissions on some things for public consumption prior to opening them up. We should have everything migrated, active, and open to the public in the next two weeks.

We want to thank the Littlefield Grid family for the 14 years they have supported us, and so far all of them were happy to follow us to OSGrid and want to continue the community spirit with us that they had in LFGrid.

Please feel free to take a look around as the regions become open to the public!

Please feel free to contact Dirk or Myself if there are any questions rather than creating a rumor mill (which is already starting) and speculating. We are easy to get in touch with and we're happy to answer any questions anyone may have.

Thank You,
Walter Balazic
Dirk Mathers

Adminstration - Littlefield Grid

BK‑Mode: Neue Looks, neue Laune, neuer Glam‑Kick!

BK‑Mode hat den Shop wieder ordentlich aufgemischt – und zwar mit einer Ladung frischer Outfits, die so viel Energie haben, dass selbst dein Avatar kurz überlegen könnte, ob er jetzt eine eigene Fashion‑Show starten sollte. Die neuen Styles für Legacy Classic, Bombshell und Perky bringen genau die Mischung aus Eleganz, Frechheit und „Ich weiß, dass du mich anschaust“, die man auf dem Bild sofort spürt.

Die Legacy‑Teile wirken wie die souveräne Freundin, die immer weiß, was sie tut. Bombshell kommt mit dieser selbstbewussten „Ich betrete den Raum, und alle merken es“-Attitüde. Und Perky liefert die verspielte Note, die jedes Outfit ein bisschen lebendiger macht. Zusammen ergibt das eine Kollektion, die nicht nur gut aussieht, sondern auch richtig Spaß macht – ein Trio, das sagt: BK‑Mode macht keine halben Sachen.

Wer also Lust auf ein kleines Style‑Upgrade hat, findet jetzt im Shop jede Menge neue Favoriten. Egal ob elegant, mutig oder einfach nur „Wow“ – die neuen Looks sind bereit, deinen Avatar ein Stück mehr nach „Hauptrolle“ aussehen zu lassen.

Palm Beach is back… better than ever!
We’re thrilled to announce that the maintenance work at Palm Beach is finally complete!
We’re excited to share with you a brand-new area entirely dedicated to shopping, designed to give you the best experience in a beautifully renewed setting.
Women’s Area
You’ll find many outfits designed for: Legacy, Reborn, Lara X, Maitreya.
Men’s Area
Featuring outfits for: Gianni, Legacy Man.
But that’s not all…
You know how much we love hosting events and bringing music to life! This new shopping space is located in a completely redesigned area of Palm Beach. We’ve added a beautiful swimming pool that will host many outdoor events. Alongside the pool, you’ll find our charming bungalows dedicated to shopping, creating a unique experience that blends fashion, relaxation, and entertainment. We can’t wait to see you again and to organize many amazing events with you and for you!

See you at Palm Beach!
hop://newlifeitaly.com:8002/PalmBeach/220/354/24

I’m happy to announce that the second floor of my shop is now open!

Most items upstairs are currently set for sale at $0. You’ll also find a dedicated Art Deco section that I hope you’ll enjoy.

To get there, walk inside the shop and go around the front wall. You’ll see a large sign pointing to the stairs.

Please note that I’m still working on some pieces, and more items will be added soon. I’m also creating many new designs, so be sure to check back often.

Most of these items were created using Meshy and 3DAI Studio, along with plenty of imagination. They aren’t perfect. Much of this collection was made while Meshy6 was still in beta. Since its full release in January, the quality has improved significantly. Anything created after January reflects those improvements, and the quality will continue to get better going forward.

I hope you find something you love.