I have various circlets and tiaras created at the back of the store by the wedding rings. I was asked to create these when I first started creating jewelry and have loved them ever since; these are always so fun to create and look pretty when worn. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry
Circlet is created using RhinoGold/Matrix Gold Software.

The recent "knicker twist" (a *very* ugly and overly dismissive way to blow off what I read as being well-thought out and reasonable points raised by Marianna) does bring up a couple of questions:

Are there amateur builders left in Opensim?
It would be useful to define "amateur" -what do we mean by that term? Myself, I mean "self-taught", someone who has not been to art school or taken formal (not counting Builder's Brewery etc) courses on building. Other people may have different definitions -let's hear them.

It would also be useful to define "builder". When I say 'builder' I mean someone who makes creations with prims or mesh (Blender). (I'm excluding scripting, that's programming.) I'm aware that others define it in such a way as to refer to making modifications on pre-fab/pre-made mesh. Basically a "modder". In my mind it's a valid thing but it's different than building.

But language shifts and definitions change, "hacker" used to mean "someone who comes up with clever approaches to computer problems or design" -but for roughly 30 years it's been used to refer to people who break into computer systems and/or write viruses. As I say -definitions change.

So how do we define "builder" now? What constitutes "building"?

I can only think of a small handful of builders in the sense of making something from nothing, there's a larger pool of people who modify pre-made content -and unless I'm mistaken Marianna and Luna Luneria do a mix of both. Again, one isn't better than the other and both are forms of creative expression. But they are different.

The point of all this is to assess *need.* Do we need an organization? By "we" I am referring to "amateurs", I'm not referring to AuroraAsteria's group.

Moreover with the extremely low user numbers of Opensim would there be a point to creating an organization (beyond a collection of friends -I mean, if you already know each other knock yourselves out)?

I suspect -and have for years, that any such group would wither on the vine from lack of interest. Otherwise I'd be trying to start something myself.

I reserve the right to delete obnoxious comments and lock the comments entirely if it looks like they're going to simply be a shit-show. Show me that you *can* adult, OSW. Don't post insults (I'll delete them), paranoid rants (I'll delete them), off-topic diatribes about how somebody done somebody wrong songs (again -will delete). If there's a question about what the topic is intended to be -ask.

Make this a pain in my ass and I'll delete everything and lock the comments.

I figured out how to generate a map of the sim. we've spent a day or so building and there's much land still to explore. At the concept it was going to be like a 9 square grid with 4 lands and 5 waters lol. But on a 4096x4096 I realized that would take weeks if not a month to create, so I tried different things and finally figured out how to randomly generate islands on the whole sim. The concept is people can have an island in the game, or part of it - a parcel. This isn't a typical square island sim but different and interesting so far. the economy game will be ready soon, it's going to be free to play.

NEWS!!! hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Tierra De Volcanes/98/139/3827
ATTENTION only Legacy-----This garment contains an auto-alpha script that will hide parts of the body that may clip automatically! If you'd like to adjust this alpha, you can do so via your body HUD.
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Does anyone know if there are places or clubs where modern dance electronic music like trance or minimal techno or phonk is played? And are there people who like this direction? Like it if you like it. I wonder how many of us there are, heheheh.

New Group Gift!!!! if you already have the group you know how to do it, now we also have it on the welcome wall of Tierra de Volcanes.
Merry Christmas from Tierra de Volcanes to all of you.
We lava U !!! ♥
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The Funsize Dinkies World Resort enjoyed a wonderful 2024, full of fun and memorable experiences. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and looking forward to another exciting year of adventures and joy at the resort!

DINKIESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
The Dinkies Advent Calendar is now Active, Every day leading up to Christmas, a new surprise awaits for you Dinkies in the Advent Calendar. The first day had arrived, ENJOY!!!
Located at: hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602:Funsize Dinkies
(Once landing at the Resort, click on the big Christmas Market board (you can not miss seeing) and it will take you there :-))

On June 25, 2022, we had the great honor of presenting an extraordinary artist as part of the Pangea Art and Culture Festival: Paul Stephen Dixon, known by his stage name Tryad Destiny. Under the theme "Creator of Dreams and Nightmares," he captivated us with his stunning artistry and visionary creativity, taking us on a journey through a world of emotions and imagination.
Today, on November 30, 2024, we are thrilled to reunite and host a special Revival Event in celebration of his remarkable work. Together with you, we will once again immerse ourselves in the magic and brilliance of his creations – set against the backdrop of an unforgettable evening filled with music and inspiration.
Providing the soundtrack for the night is the amazing DJ Loru Destiny, who will guide us through the evening with an electrifying mix of Blues, Rock, and Oldies. Let us come together to celebrate the artistry of Paul Stephen Dixon, dance, revel, and be inspired!
Join us for this extraordinary occasion – an evening that perfectly blends art and music into a harmonious experience.
We can’t wait to see you there! _ Revival Event – Eine Hommage an Paul Stephen Dixon alias Tryad Destiny
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Am 25. Juni 2022 hatten wir die große Ehre, im Rahmen des Pangea Art and Culture Festival einen außergewöhnlichen Künstler zu präsentieren: Paul Stephen Dixon, bekannt unter seinem Künstlernamen Tryad Destiny. Unter dem Motto „Schöpfer von Träumen und Albträumen“ hat er uns mit seiner beeindruckenden Kunst und seinem kreativen Geist in eine Welt voller Emotionen und Visionen entführt.
Heute, am 30. November 2024, blicken wir voller Freude zurück und feiern ein besonderes Revival Event, das seiner Kunst gewidmet ist. Gemeinsam mit euch möchten wir die Magie und den Zauber seiner Werke erneut erleben – eingebettet in einen unvergesslichen Abend voller Musik und Inspiration.
Für die musikalische Begleitung sorgt niemand Geringeres als die wunderbare DJ Loru Destiny, die uns mit einer mitreißenden Mischung aus Blues, Rock und Oldies durch die Nacht führen wird. Lasst uns gemeinsam die Kunst von Paul Stephen Dixon feiern, tanzen, genießen und uns inspirieren lassen!
Seid dabei und werdet Teil dieses besonderen Moments – ein Abend, der Kunst und Musik in perfekter Harmonie vereint.
Wir freuen uns auf euch!

When you need the perfect lantern for your street and find one you did not realise you had in your inventory and it works so well. This one is from Zweet ZurroundingZ and is so lovely. Thanks Bingyi for this Zweet little piece!

🎄✨ Hello everyone! ✨🎄
The Christmas spirit is starting to settle in, and I want to share a bit of that magic with you all! 🌟
It’s the perfect time to rejoice, think of our loved ones, and create beautiful memories as we approach the end of the year. 🎁❤️
I’m wishing you all lots of sweetness, love, and a generous dose of holiday cheer in your hearts! ❄️🎶
And remember… Christmas is the perfect opportunity to light up our lives and the lives of others.

With all my joy and my smile! 😊
Happy holidays in advance! 🎅🌟

One-destination hypergate available at the store. Set it to any destination on your region, your grid, or on the hypergrid. Click the Egyptian sign in the lobby to get to the display. This photo is unretouched, taken using the new midday setting. To see it this way in world, use the latest Firestorm viewer 7.1.11 then activate the left-side mirror options in the graphics settings. Original gold textures will be seen if using the older FS 6.6.17 viewer and I recommend using shared environment in that case, since the old default midday will yield the poorest results.

Happy Birthday, Gentle Fire Grid! 🎉

On this special day, we celebrate the warmth and brilliance that you bring into our lives. Just like a gentle fire, you provide light and warmth in the most subtle and impactful ways. May your birthday be filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

Here’s to a year ahead that glows as brightly as you do!

Best wishes, Your Friends at Gentle fire Grid