I've started offering a variety of tutorials on my Discord server on various topics related to Opensim, mostly on PBR for now, but I will expand them as opportunity arises. Here are the current offerings:

General Firestorm Settings for PBR
Acquiring and Creating PBR Materials
Preparing, Uploading, and Applying PBR
PBR Reflection Probes
GLTF/GLB File Uploads

Coming Soon: Understanding PBR Texture Types

You can find my ⁠tutorials channel on my Discord server here: https://discord.gg/SMBaqan3Ny

DJ Neko wants to test some new material tonight and she's playing at the Clown Motel.

Yes, it's based on a RL place in Tonopah, Nevada. Some mad genius built a clown themed motel in the middle of nowhere and right next door to a wild west cemetery. Both RL places are reportedly haunted. Feeling brave?

hop://groovyverse.com:8002/Exodus/953/509/200

Am Dienstag sass Lucius am Kamin in Lemondhouse. Er hatte einen Stapel Papiere neben sich auf einem Tischlein, weil er am Vorbereiten seiner nächsten Modeschau war. Plötzlich kam Judith die Haushälterin um die Ecke und sagte :

[10:31] Judith Romanova: "Verzeiht, dass ich störe ... aber , es ist jemand an der Tür der euch unbedingt sprechen möchte ! .... ein gewisser ... Alfredo Difi..." *sie bricht ab *
https://lennardmonday.blogspot.com/2025/11/alfredo-difigia...

✨ Mittelalterfest auf Washago ✨
Washago – ein Ort voller kleiner Dörfer, geheimer Winkel und zauberhafter Plätze zum Entdecken, Erkunden und Entspannen.
Und genau hier erwartet euch am 14. November ein ganz besonderes Highlight: das Mittelalterfest!
Ab 20:00 Uhr öffnen sich die Tore zu einer Welt voller Marktstimmung, Lichter, Geschichten und Klänge vergangener Zeiten.
Für die musikalische Reise sorgt niemand Geringerer als unser DJ Marlon Wayne, der das Mittelalter mit seinen Beats zum Tanzen bringt.
Kommt zahlreich, bringt eure Freunde mit – und lasst uns gemeinsam einen Abend voller Zauber, Freude und Gemeinschaft erleben.
🏰 Ihr seid von Herzen willkommen!
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✨ Medieval Festival on Washago ✨
Washago – a place full of small villages, hidden corners, and magical spots to discover, explore, and relax.
And it is right here that a very special highlight awaits you on November 14th: the Medieval Festival!
From 8:00 PM the gates will open to a world of market flair, lights, stories, and the sounds of times long past.
For the musical journey, none other than our DJ Marlon Wayne will bring the Middle Ages to life with his beats.
Come in great numbers, bring your friends – and let’s share an evening full of magic, joy, and togetherness.
🏰 You are warmly welcome!
pangeagrid.ddns.net:8002:Washago

Ages ago, I satirized events in SL like "Best in Bikini" and "Best in Cute" with my “Best In Demo” event. SL Creators used demo tags and took other such measures to prevent people from using a free version as a final, permanent piece. So, imagine your Avatar using a pre-mesh no-mod shape from a shop with demo sized huge hands and feet. You'd be wearing flexihair with demo signs attached. Add on a skin extensively tattooed with “demo,” and wearing clothing with the word demo woven into the texture. You'd have a nightmare of an avatar – and one that might win the “Best In Demo” event. The prize? A demo version of a trophy.

The event was hilarious, and so popular that other clubs copied the idea. You can say my “Best in Demo” event was a demo for Best In Demo events.Then came OS. Sadly, there are no demos here, and so, no Best In Demo events either. But there are other fun event ideas. Consider “Best In Complexity”. It's actually a bad event idea, and found in the OSW group "Best of Bad Event Ideas." The group has a new bad event idea: Best In Doomscrolling. Remember -- you can't get PTSD if you are the traumatic event. https://opensimworld.com/post/125621?msgSuccess=Posted

Add your own bad event idea to the group if you like.

Open Mic Thursdays! accepting talent by avatars throughout Alternate Metaverse & The OpenSim Hypergrid as well! Live Open Mic events are on Thursdays from 12:30-2:30pm, Hosted by Dave King & Whisper Carfield! We accept people in the order of which they sign up. Some of the talent will include:Bands, Singers, Musicians, Poets, Storytellers, Comedians & Free-stylers! What hidden talents do YOU have??

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Open%20Mic%20Arts/220/48...

Hello everyone! :)
I would like to invite you to my performance at Speakeasy Swinghard today!!
Alternate Metaverse -11:00am-12:30
Casual, Fun, Friendly Gathering!
Would love to sing your favorites from 900+ variety song list.
Hugs and hopefully see you soon!!
x
Map us at: alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV Events

🌕✨ MOONLIGHT SHOW ✨🌕
This Friday the 14th at 2AM, the veil lifts and the rhythm rises.
Step into the Alternate Metaverse Grid — Main Landing Point, where DJ Yana conjures a sonic ritual that defies gravity and genre.

🔥 From soul-stirring gospel blues to tribal echoes under the stars
🔥 From ethereal chants to thunderous metal crescendos
🔥 From digital soul to ancient harmonies reborn
This is not just a set, it’s a journey through light and shadow, a ceremony of sound, a healing storm.

💫 Come as you are. Leave transformed.
💫 2AM. Friday the 14th.
💫 Only in the Alternate Metaverse.

Let the moonlight guide you.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...

🌕 Moonlight Stage Presents: A Musical Prelude to Thanksgiving that is almost here. 🍂

As the season of gratitude draws near, we invite you to gather under the stars for a soulful journey through sound. This curated set blends the raw emotion of blues, the spiritual uplift of gospel and choirs, the mystique of Enigma, and the cinematic power of Havasi culminating in a moment of reflection and celebration.

Let the music guide you gently toward Thanksgiving, a day of connection, remembrance, and heartfelt thanks. Whether you're dancing, dreaming, or simply listening, this evening is a tribute to the beauty of togetherness and the healing power of music.
Join us, and let your heart go down in pieces, only to rise again in harmony.

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This Friday the 14th at 2AM, the veil lifts and the rhythm rises.
Step into the Alternate Metaverse Grid — Main Landing Point, where DJ Yana conjures a sonic ritual that defies gravity and genre.

🔥 From soul-stirring gospel blues to tribal echoes under the stars
🔥 From ethereal chants to thunderous metal crescendos
🔥 From digital soul to ancient harmonies reborn
This is not just a set, it’s a journey through light and shadow, a ceremony of sound, a healing storm.

💫 Come as you are. Leave transformed.
💫 2AM. Friday the 14th.
💫 Only in the Alternate Metaverse.

Let the moonlight guide you.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...

Auf Radio Xenolandia legt Xenos heute eine Stunde De Staat auf.

De Staat: Mehr als nur ein Regierungsform

Wann? Heute 14:00 Uhr
Wo hören? Hier lang - https://laut.fm/xenolandia
Oder auf allen Regionen vom Xenolandia Grid.
Streaming-URL für VLC Player https://stream.laut.fm/xenolandia

Bandvorstellung auf Xenopolias > https://tinyurl.com/2w5mjm84

Für neue Hörer - beim Sender einschalten wird ein kurzer Werbeblock (max.1min) getriggert.
Also nicht ausschalten/ einschalten wenn euch ein Titel nicht gefällt, sondern kurz leise machen. Wink
Die restliche Sendung ist dann Werbefrei!

Only 18 days left before the public opening of our traditional Christmas market! There are still a few shops available, everyone can have their own shop, it's open to the Hypergrid!



https://www.facebook.com/groups/958881409515045/permalink/...

Reminder of the rules for obtaining a shop:

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CHRISTMAS MARKET — BLOODMOON
(Règlement / Rules)
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[ FRANÇAIS ]

• Pour obtenir une boutique, contactez : Vlad Helsing ou Pierre Segrov in-world.
• Tous les objets doivent être GRATUITS.
• Le thème des objets est libre, mais la décoration de la boutique doit rester dans l’esprit de Noël / hiver.
• Merci de limiter les scripts autant que possible pour réduire le lag.
• La SIM du marché est en PG : le staff peut retirer tout contenu qui ne correspond pas à ce cadre.
• Inauguration prévue début décembre (vers le 5/12). Vous pourrez continuer à alimenter et décorer après l’ouverture.
• Un vote aura lieu lors de l’inauguration pour élire la plus belle boutique — un beau cadeau sera offert au gagnant.
• Merci de vider votre boutique avant le 10 janvier. La région sera sauvegardée après cette date avec le contenu restant.

Esprit du marché : amical, partagé, festif.


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[ ENGLISH ]

• To get a booth, contact: Vlad Helsing or Pierre Segrov in-world.
• All items must be FREE.
• Product theme is free, but the booth decoration must remain in a Christmas / winter spirit.
• Please limit scripts as much as possible to reduce lag.
• The market SIM is PG: staff may remove any content that does not fit this setting.
• Opening planned early December (around Dec. 5). You may continue adding items and decorating after the opening.
• A vote will take place during the opening to elect the most beautiful booth — a nice gift will be awarded to the winner.
• Please empty your booth before January 10. The region will be saved after that date with any remaining content.

Market spirit: friendly, shared, festive.

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Merry Christmas!
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De Staat: Mehr als nur ein Regierungsform

Was ist der Staat?
Fragen Sie einen Philosophen, und Sie bekommen einen Vortrag über den Gesellschaftsvertrag.
Fragen Sie einen Politikwissenschaftler, und er wird über das Gewaltmonopol referieren.
Fragen Sie einen Musikliebhaber aus den Niederlanden, und er wird Ihnen mit leuchtenden Augen sagen:
„De Staat? Das ist die beste Band, die Sie je live sehen werden.“
Und wissen Sie was? Der Musikliebhaber hat wahrscheinlich am meisten Recht. ....

Zum ganzen Artikel auf Xenopolias hier lang > https://tinyurl.com/2w5mjm84

All articles on Xenopolias are available in all common languages.

🌇 **THE ROOFTOP** A Brand-New Stage in the Alternate Metaverse Grid
🎶 **BACK TO THE ROOFTOP: 80s & 90s VIBES** 🎶
🌅 **MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW** with **DJ YANA**
📍 **Main Landing Point @ 2AM**

**AMV brings it** loud, proud, and retro! Step into the freshest stage in the grid and ride the rhythm of the 80s and 90s.
DJ Yana is serving sunrise beats with a side of nostalgia, live from the rooftop.

✨ Neon grooves.
🥐 Breakfast basslines.
🕺 Metaverse magic.

**No sleep. Just soul.**
**Be there. Be vintage. Be AMV.**

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

Bad Event Idea #664: Best of Doomscrolling
In September 2023, the oldest dictionary publisher in the United States, Merriam-Webster, recognized "doomscrolling" as an official word. Yet, three years prior, the Oxford English Dictionary named “doomscrolling” one of it's words of the year. Why did US word-watchers wait so long? I smell a conspiracy, a cover-up, or some fossilized dinosaur poop. (Coprolite. Aren’t dictionaries fun?)

Simply put, doomscrolling is binging on news or social media content about troubling things -- like a tragedy, crisis, or disaster. Of course, constantly consuming distressing news takes a toll on our health. The Best of Doomscrolling event will celebrate the great harm that comes from this pathological use of the internet. Sick, huh? That’s why this is a bad event idea. But the show must go on!

Guests at the event will doomsurf on a sea of negative stories and kvetch obsessively about the worst possible outcome of current events. The winner of the Best of Doomscrolling event will be the person who has made us all feel the most sad, stressed, or agitated. We all know a person like that. The fact is, you can't get PTSD if you are the traumatic event.

Just added a new ornament display with full PBR textures at the front entrance of the Emporium. Free and full perm.

All Holiday decor at Lunaria Emporium is now free and full perm for the season. All have been reworked and many have PBR textures added. I have trees, tree skirts, topiaries, wreaths, garlands, a snow couple, poinsettias, etc; some are prim and some are mesh. These are unique items available nowhere else in Opensim.

To find them, click the Holidays sign on the right as you enter the lobby.

**** OPENSIM Grandpiano V4 - NOVEMBER 12th 2025 Updated Release! ****
**** AVAILABLE AT SOUND SECTOR ****

What's New from V3??
• Fixed the glitch when piano is touched (owner or not) and nothing is selected, music stop being played by the slave prims and play only from root prim
• OpenSIM GrandPiano V4 uses now 1 script instead of 3 from old version - so less lag to your region!It recognizes all prims called "speaker" and sound come from each of them!
• Fixed the issue when more than 1 piano rezzed in a same region! They don`t interact with each other anymore.
• Fixed the issue on NOTECARDS "ALL" and "AVE MARIA" where some of the UUIDs were not properly insert so sound was not played.

OBS1: If sound not coming from the invisible boxes (the speakers) on 1st time when rezzing the piano, stop the music and reset the script.

OBS2: Special thanks for Clifford Hangar, owner of ALTERNATE METAVERSE GRID (AMV) who kindly helped me with this script (up to V3) and I could share to Opensim citizens. V4 modified and simplified via DeepSeek AI

Enjoy :)

Jimmy Olsen
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Tired of not finding a decent piano? And when it`s found it plays any sound but the piano itself? No more!!
-03 kinds of low prims models! (BLACK, BROWN and WHITE models)
- 40 completed classic musics on 03 hours, 35 minutes and 20 seconds of audio!
- WAV and UUID files included in case HG plays the "betch"

Available for FREE and FULLPERM at SOUND area (BOX 07).
Enjoy :)
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NUMBER MUSIC NAME AUTHOR DURATION (HH/MM/SS)
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1 AEOLIAN HARP OP.25 N.1 Piotr IlitchTchaikovsky 00:02:40
2 APPASSIONATA SONATA N.23 3RD MOV Ludwig Van Beethoven 00:08:00
3 AVE MARIA Johann Sebastian Bach 00:05:20
4 CAN-CAN Jacques Offenbach 00:02:00
5 CLAIRE DU LUNE Claude Debussy 00:05:30
6 EINE KLEINE NACHTMUSIK (A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 00:04:20
7 FANTAISIE IMPROMPTU OP.66 Frédéric Chopin 00:05:40
8 FLIGHT OF BUMBLEBEE Rimsky/Korsakov 00:01:20
9 GRANDE VALSE BRILLANTE E.MAJOR OP.18 Frédéric Chopin 00:05:30
10 GUILLAUME-TELL OUVERTURE G.Rossini/Franz Lisz 00:03:40
11 HEROIC POLONAISE OP.53 A FLAT MAJOR Frédéric Chopin 00:06:50
12 HUNGARIAN DANCE N.2 Johannes Brahms 00:02:20
13 HUNGARIAN RAPSODY II Franz Lisz 00:12:20
14 LA CAMPANELLA Franz Lisz/ Paganini 00:04:50
15 LIBESTRAUM N.3 (LOVE DREAMS) Franz Lisz 00:05:20
16 MAPLE LEAF RAG Scott Joplin 00:02:50
17 MINUTE WALTZ OP.64 N.1 Frédéric Chopin 00:01:50
18 MOONLIGHT SONATA 1ST MOVEMENT Ludwig Van Beethoven 00:07:00
19 MOONLIGHT SONATA 3RD MOVEMENT Ludwig Van Beethoven 00:07:10
20 NOCTURNE OP.2 N.9 Frédéric Chopin 00:05:10
21 PATHETIQUE SONATA N.8 C MINOR OP.13 ,3 Movements Ludwig Van Beethoven 00:18:10
22 PIANO CONCERT N.1 B FLAT MINOR OP.23 Piotr IlitchTchaikovsky 00:03:30
23 POUR ELISE (FÜR ELISE) Ludwig Van Beethoven 00:03:40
24 RADETZKY MARCH OP.228 Johann Strauss 00:02:20
25 SONATA N.05 G MAJOR KV.283 3 Movements. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 00:12:00
26 SONATA N.16 C MAJOR K545 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 00:05:00
27 SUGAR PLUM FAIRY (THE NUTCRACKER SUITE) Piotr IlitchTchaikovsky 00:02:00
28 SWAN LAKE OP.20 I.Scene Piotr IlitchTchaikovsky 00:03:30
29 SYMPHONY N.5 Ludwig Van Beethoven 00:06:00
30 TEMPEST SONATA N.17 3RD Movement Ludwig Van Beethoven 00:07:00
31 THE ENTERTAINER Scott Joplin 00:03:50
32 TICO TICO NO FUBÁ Zequinha de Abreu 00:03:10
33 TORRENT ETUDE OP.10 N.4 Frédéric Chopin 00:01:50
34 TURKISH MARCH (RONDO ALLA TURCA) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 00:03:10
35 TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR (12 VARIATIONS OF AH JE VOUS DIRAI-JE, MAMAN) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 00:13:40
36 WALDSTEIN SONATA N.21 1ST MOV Ludwig Van Beethoven 00:10:40
37 WALTZ A MINOR B150 OP POTSTH Frédéric Chopin 00:01:50
38 WALTZ N.2 (Variety Stage Orchestra suite) Dmitri Shostakovich 00:03:40
39 WALTZ OF THE FLOWERS (THE NUTCRACKER SUITE) Piotr IlitchTchaikovsky 00:07:00
40 WINTER WIND OP.25 N.11 Frédéric Chopin 00:03:40

Coca Cola hat ja schon immer eine herausragende Benchmark gesetzt was Weihnachtswerbung betrifft. Ich hab gesehen, dass sie für Weihnachten 2025 schon ein Video gestartet haben. Mein Nikolaus-Party-Song ist noch kein Video, aber er soll die Vorfreude auf unsere Party in Eureka wenigstens etwas ankurbeln ;)
https://lennardmonday.blogspot.com/2025/11/vorfreude-auf-n...

Grow with Us at the AMV Farming Community!
For a limited time only — Get 6 Months FREE Rent when you rent your farm plot before November 21st!

Come be part of a thriving, friendly community built around creativity, farming, and fun. Plant your crops, raise your animals, and enjoy the peaceful life in the heart of the Alternate Metaverse Grid.

Location: alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV Community Farm
Contact: Zephner Magic or Adrianw Webb

Don’t miss your chance to grow, build, and belong — only at AMV Farming Community!

Heute Abend erwartet euch eine Disco-Nacht mit Dj Tommy unter der Moderation von Paristella.
DJ Tommy legt im italienischem Grid NewLifeitaly auf.
Lasst die Füsse qualmen und habt Spaß.

Stasera vi aspetta una serata disco con Dj Tommy, presentata da Paristella.
DJ Tommy suonerà nella griglia italiana NewLifeitaly.
Scatenatevi e divertitevi!

Tonight, you can look forward to a disco night with DJ Tommy, hosted by Paristella.
DJ Tommy will be spinning tunes in the Italian grid NewLifeitaly.
Get your dancing shoes on and have fun.

Mittwoch, 12.11.2025
Mercoledì, 12/11/2025
Beginn: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT
Inizio: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT
Taxi: newlifeitaly.com:8002:PalmBeach

Alina Custom Vehicles.

Bringing unusual and unseen vehicles in Opensim.

Over 250 different vehicles to choose from, all vehicles are driveable

40 NEW VEHICLES ADDED

TRUCKS ARE ARRIVING , AND DRIVABLE .

There are also copy items which are not Vehicles

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina%20Custom%20Vehicles/118/35/22

Some areas i am still working on

Hey Everybody! Every 2nd Thursday of the month we have Game Day. It starts at 1pm Grid time (14:00 Grid time) and there are multiple games to play. You can play solo or in a group whatever you fancy. We invite you to join us at - grid.genesis-roleplay.org:8002:Masala Al Kohav . Come join us and put a smile on your face!! Blessings and much love, Lavia

This Friday the 14th at 2AM, the veil lifts and the rhythm rises.
Step into the Alternate Metaverse Grid — Main Landing Point, where DJ Yana conjures a sonic ritual that defies gravity and genre.

🔥 From soul-stirring gospel blues to tribal echoes under the stars
🔥 From ethereal chants to thunderous metal crescendos
🔥 From digital soul to ancient harmonies reborn
This is not just a set, it’s a journey through light and shadow, a ceremony of sound, a healing storm.

💫 Come as you are. Leave transformed.
💫 2AM. Friday the 14th.
💫 Only in the Alternate Metaverse.

Let the moonlight guide you.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...

MOONLIGHT PARTY Tune in with DeeJay Sofee!
Wake up or wind down with DeeJay Sofee from 2AM to 4AM at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!
Whether you’re just getting up or settling in, let Sofee take you on a musical journey under the stars.
Today’s Genre: "Dino-Pop" in the Moonlight!
Come dance, vibe, and celebrate the rhythm of the night Moonlight style!
Location:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...
See you there!

To anyone that knew Brenden Joseph, the news has come that he suddenly passed away on Saturday. He was the one that ran the femdom grid Avalonia. He was also one of mine for a time. I was told he suddenly was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in October. It is quite a shock and I am sadden of this news. I didn't even know he was sick let alone get to say goodbye Prayers go out to his brother and his family.

I will be adding his picture soon to Memorial Gardens if anyone wants to visit

https://opensimworld.com/messages?uid=U59175071

https://opensimworld.com/messages?uid=U59175071

This Friday @ Rosies Ballroom starts at 3 PM grid time. - Live performers Nazirah Avro, and Putri Solo Thala Verani
An event not to be missed!
Save the date! On Pangea-Grid ... Formal wear please.

hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/Cartier/227/45/25

Please join us at 6 pm grid time for game night!

Paste this into your browser to TP
hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Kitely Events Center/109/445/22

Or you can enter through the website:
https://www.kitely.com/virtual-world/Ilan-Tochner/Kitely-E...

I hope you can make it. 🙂