Today I ran across the Halloween region on the Island Oasis grid(created by Sophia Paolino). I thought Island Oasis was a closed world? Or are some parts accessible to OpenSim. I stopped playing Island Oasis cuz no one was there!!! How long has this been available?

Just to point out that the header on the page reading, "There are no news" is incorrect as news in itself is singular. So it ought to read :
"There is no news" ~ or it could use the multiple "There are no news items", either way would be correct.

These assholes with their wall of shame have removed all my criticisms, but left the insults directed at me. That says it all about the character of these people. I simply expressed my opinion and didn't insult any of the site operators.

Introduction: Catch the Winter Rush
If you’re craving something fast, fun, and instantly playable, Snow rider ( https://snowridergame.io ) is hard to ignore. This free browser game drops you onto a snowy mountainside where you control a sled, race for distance, and try not to crash. It’s the kind of endless runner game that feels exciting from the first second—and keeps pulling you back for “just one more run.”

In this 3D snow game, every downhill moment is about survival, skill, and a little luck. Ready to ride?

Gameplay Overview
Snow Rider is a fast-paced endless runner game where your sled automatically moves down the mountain. Your job is to steer and react in time to avoid hazards. You’ll weave past obstacles like trees, rocks, and even snowmen, all while the course keeps throwing new surprises at you.

As you progress, the snow racing action speeds up. Random terrain changes make each attempt feel different, and the challenge rises the moment you start feeling confident. Your goal is simple: go as far as possible without crashing.

Key Features
Snow Rider stands out because it blends arcade speed with satisfying variety.

Random terrain and increasing speed keep runs unpredictable, making this a great browser game for quick sessions or longer play.
3D snow game visuals and smooth motion make the winter racing feel lively and immersive.
High replay value: no two downhill routes feel exactly the same.
A gift collection system adds extra motivation. Collect gift boxes during gameplay to unlock new sleds and fresh looks for your winter ride 1.
And because it’s free and download-free, you can start playing right away in your browser—perfect for casual gamers who want instant entertainment 1.

How to Play
Getting started is easy, which is a big part of why Snow Rider works as a casual winter racing game.

On most devices, you’ll use simple controls to move:

Controls
Arrow keys (left/right) to steer your sled
Jump button when needed to handle tricky obstacles
Then it’s all about timing—stay centered, adjust your path early, and react fast when new hazards appear.

Tips & Strategies
To improve in this snow sled game, focus on control and reading the environment:

Master your steering rhythm
Don’t wait until you’re already about to hit something. Turn earlier than you think, especially as speed increases.

Aim for precision over speed
Speed comes automatically—your advantage is clean movement and avoiding risky late swerves.

Use the course patterns
Even with random terrain, obstacles tend to show up in clusters. Watch how the snow lane opens up after tougher sections.

Collect gifts for unlocks
The gift collection system isn’t just decoration—gather gift boxes to unlock new sleds and keep your runs fresh 1.

Stay calm during surprises
Snow Rider’s obstacles can appear quickly. Keep your focus on the next safe gap rather than the whole track.

Conclusion
Snow Rider is a fun, free, browser-based winter racing game that delivers exactly what casual players want: quick gameplay, rising difficulty, and nonstop momentum. Whether you’re here for the endless runner challenge, the 3D snow game vibe, or the humor of avoiding obstacles like trees, rocks, and snowmen, the ride is always worth taking.

So fire up the browser and get sliding—because in Snow Rider, the only thing better than one great run is trying to beat your own distance.

Someone commented on my last post that they had some of my mesh having issues with resizing. I want to always let people know...if you have an issue with the mesh, let me know. In the meantime, I have learned techniques (not mysteries for mesh creators, but I am new at it and slow) that prevent collapse and resizing texture issues. However, those things are always dependent on the piece, the original image that was used, and the texture itself. One of the reasons I include the textures with the pieces under contents is so that people can sharpen them, change the shading, etc. I don't always sharpen my textures. Some of the original images I used are done in styles like impressionistic painters. This make them look differently, but they are consistent upon resizing. I made a little webpage demonstrating some of this, for those that are interested. https://sites.google.com/dynamiclearning.solutions/meshing...

"For people who cannot take a real cruise — whether due to cost, disability, distance, or circumstance — the MS Axiom offers the complete experience: the elegance, the service, the sea, the stars, the music, and the magic."

Got a pic before the whole sim crashed, ONE of my earlier AI builder spheres still had non return prims and my sim went 370,000 prims over limit and crashed. Lost a months work but it will be fun to rebuild and then more carefully approach AI...

I have two new Animesh Buddys! Ironman who: Proximity Scanning for strangers.
Flight Thrusters that activate when you move.

AND HULK HOGAN! Who has all the Hulkster Traits for lots of fun!
Looking for something is particular? I am always looking for ideas! Shoot me a message!

Honey, I Shrunk the EASTER BUNNY - HALF TIME, but still enough time to have fun down the secret Rabbit Hole,,,, put this in your map to get there...
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/56...

Honey, I Shrunk the Easter Bunny! with DJ Ted
11:00am - 1:00pm Today

Join us at the Veranda for a special Easter Grid Event on the Alternate Metaverse Grid!
Something magical (and slightly mischievous!) has happened to the Easter Bunny… and we’re celebrating in style!

Expect fun, laughter, festive vibes, and plenty of Easter surprises in a fun setting perfect for the whole community.

Bring your friends, your bunny ears, and your Easter spirit — it’s going to be an egg-stra special celebration!
See you at the Veranda!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/56...

🚀 WIR HABEN ES WIEDER GETAN!

Der Moment, auf den ihr alle gewartet habt, ist endlich da. Wir setzen neue Maßstäbe und bringen das nächste Level direkt zu euch.
Der neue Skin „ROMAN“ ist eingetroffen! ⚡

Minimalistisches Design trifft auf maximale Performance. Der Roman-Skin ist nicht einfach nur ein Upgrade – er ist ein Statement. Clean, fokussiert und bereit, alles zu dominieren.

DJane Dragon at the Coffin Club
8 to 10 AM Gridtime (AMV) TODAY
(17-19 UHR MEZ)
playing you gothic,industrial and EBM.

The Coffin Club is a gothic club in a church surrounded by a cemetry, furnished with coffins, music is gothic, rock, metal, EBM and Industrial.

Take your friends and come over.
Waiting for you
Dragon

Listen: http://dragon.radioamv.com
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Carpe%20Noctem/87/170/22
Join us on AMV: https://alternatemetaverse.com/

☀️ Rise ‘n’ Shine with DJ Tyler — 6–8am! ☀️
Start your day with the perfect mix of feel‑good tunes, smooth chat, and the songs you want to hear.
From sunrise grooves to sing‑along classics, DJ Tyler’s got the soundtrack to power your morning routine.

Send in your requests, grab your breakfast, and wake up the right way — only on the Early Morning Breakfast Show with DJ Tyler!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...

🔥 DER NEUE Skin „RYKER“ IST DA! 🔥


Männer, aufgepasst!

In der Big City auf MiraclesWelt weht ab heute ein anderer Wind.

Vergiss Standard-Looks.
Ryker ist für diejenigen, die nicht nur mitspielen,
sondern die Regeln schreiben.
Ob du das Business in der City leitest oder die dunklen Gassen kontrollierst
– mit Ryker sieht jeder sofort,
wer das Sagen hat.

Happy Easter!

April 5th - Show Tunes in Easter Style!
っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Come share your talent with us or just listen!
*~* Sunday's 2pm -4pm Grid/PST*~*
Genre: SHOW TUNES (comedians, story tellers, singers)
Attire: EASTER STYLE
Perfection isn't required. Sing on our House Stream or sing in Local using your voice. Not comfy singin'... sit back, relax, & listen or dance.

This week we'll be singing at Echo Canyon Live
hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Bar-Bus%20Bay/431/82/21
Listen from where you are http://198.245.61.188:8000
Themes change weekly
April 12th - TBD

Happy Easter!

April 5th - Show Tunes in Easter Style!
っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Come share your talent with us or just listen!
*~* Sunday's 2pm -4pm Grid/PST*~*
Genre: SHOW TUNES (comedians, story tellers, singers)
Attire: EASTER STYLE
Perfection isn't required. Sing on our House Stream or sing in Local using your voice. Not comfy singin'... sit back, relax, & listen or dance.

This week we'll be singing at Echo Canyon Live
hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Bar-Bus%20Bay/431/82/21
Listen from where you are http://198.245.61.188:8000
Themes change weekly
April 12th - TBD