What would life be without drama?. We all love a good dramatic performance, and even reward good dramatists with Oscars. Being good lovers of drama ourselves in opensimworld, we decided to introduce two new Dramatic features to the website:

1. We are introducing the new Drama group. This zone is especially reserved for outbursts of emotion, adrenaline explosions, and generally high drama. We will be moving here any public threads that we feel are worthy of an Oscar from now on. Who knows, maybe we ll have an actual awards ceremony in the end.

2. We will be removing comments from Dramatic users from the frontpage. Those selected users will still be able to create comments and everything, but those won't appear in the frontpage. If a dramatic user feels that they no longer want to be dramatic, they have to contact us using the contact link


We hope you enjoy our new dramatic improvements, and we wish happy drama to everyone. And if you don't enjoy them, feel free to respond with an outburst of drama.

Cheers

Dies ist ein POST von SMAILI:

Adore zu deinem Post hier im OSW wegen Tomi Balboa, finde ich das es unverschämt von dir ist, dass du irgendetwas gehört hast und sofort mit Freude eine schlechte Nachricht, eine Todesnachricht veröffentlicht hast.
Von Tomi Balboa Seite aus waren du und er zum Schluss noch nicht einmal mehr gute Freunde, auf näheres dazu will ich nicht eingehen. Carmen und Crazy sind im virtuellen meine enge Familie, wenn die Carmen oder der Crazy verstorben wäre hätte ich das nie veröffentlicht, sondern dies obliegt alleinig nur Carmen oder Crazy und diese hätten es veröffentlicht wenn sie bereit dazu gewesen wären. Und ich Smaili war noch nicht bereit etwas wegen Tomi zu veröffentlichen.
ADORE ich vergesse meine gute Erziehung : Du ADORE bist ERBÄRMILICH !!!

This is a Message from Smaili:

Adore, regarding your post here on OSW about Tomi Balboa: I find it outrageous that, upon hearing something, you immediately and gleefully rushed to publish bad news news of a death.
As far as Tomi Balboa was concerned, you and he were not even close friends toward the end I won’t go into further detail on that. In the virtual world, Carmen and Crazy are like close family to me; if either Carmen or Crazy had passed away, I would never have been the one to announce it. That is a decision that rests solely with Carmen or Crazy themselves they would have shared the news when they were ready. And I, Smaili, was not yet ready to post anything regarding Tomi.
ADORE, I’m going to set aside my good manners for a moment: You, ADORE, are PATHETIC!!!

Du bist gegangen,
leise, in meinen Armen,
während mein Herz noch
nach deinem Atem suchte.
Ich hielt dich bis zum letzten Augenblick,
blieb bei dir, als dein Weg zu Ende ging,
und wünschte mir so sehr,
die Zeit würde noch einmal stillstehen.
Du hinterlässt eine Stille,
die niemand füllen kann,
ein Loch in meinem Herzen,
so groß wie unsere Liebe.
Und doch bist du überall,
in jedem Gedanken,
in jeder Erinnerung,
in jedem Lied, das leise in mir klingt.
Unsere Liebe endet nicht mit dem Tod,
sie lebt in allem, was wir waren,
in jedem Lächeln, jeder Träne,
in den Spuren unserer gemeinsamen Zeit.
Ich werde dich vermissen,
heute, morgen und an jedem neuen Tag.
Und wenn ich dich auch nicht mehr halten kann,
so werde ich dich doch niemals loslassen.
Für immer dein.
Für immer mein.
Für immer wir.
In Liebe und Erinnerung an Anachron
8. Oktober 2026, 9:20 Uhr

🎃 WEDNESDAY AT MIDNIGHT IS OPEN! 🎃
It’s Halloween time! Tired of all the TRICKS this year? Fred thought it was time for a little TREAT!
How about 594 minutes — that’s 9.9 HOURS — of motion-capture animations?
Wednesday at Midnight is officially OPEN! While you’re exploring and hunting for Halloween gifts, there is something extra waiting for those clever enough to find it. CAN YOU FIND THE SECRET ANIMATION LOCATION?
Hidden somewhere inside Wednesday at Midnight is a special collection containing numerous animations prepared by Fred Beckhusen of Outworldz.
The original motion-capture data comes from the Carnegie Mellon University Graphics Lab Motion Capture Database. Fred converted the motion data into animations that can be used by OpenSim avatars.
And there’s more new DreamGrid technology behind this year’s hunt!
The Wednesday at Midnight hunt gifts were created and uploaded using Fred’s new DAE/GLTF/FBX Uploader in DreamGrid.
Want to learn how to use the DAE/GLTF/FBX Uploader yourself? Visit Outworldz and look in the right-hand column for Fred’s latest DreamGrid articles and documentation. https://outworldz.com/home.htm THE ANIMATIONS ARE FREE — PLEASE RESPECT THE LICENSE
The animation collection is released by Outworldz, LLC under CC BY-NC-SA.
You are free to use and share the animations. You may NOT sell them.
BY — Attribution: You must credit Outworldz, LLC.
NC — NonCommercial: No commercial use. The animations may not be sold.
SA — ShareAlike: If you share or redistribute them, they must remain under the same CC BY-NC-SA license. You may not remove or change the license.
You may not resell the raw motion files as a motion-capture collection.
The complete license is included inside the box.
Free to use. Free to share. Not for sale. Credit Outworldz, LLC. Keep the license intact.
Now come explore Wednesday at Midnight, hunt down the Halloween gifts, visit our rather unusual neighbors... and see if you can discover the secret location containing 9.9 HOURS of animations! Look for the "Thing" Candlesticks~
Happy Haunting! 👻🎃 three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Wednesday at Midnight Huge Hug and Thank you to FRED~ He spent numerous hours to make this happen for all of us!

i am looking for a toilet that actually works (being able to sit). i know i have seen them before, but can't remember where... does anyone have any ideas where I could find some?

UPDATE:
I found one and completed the project. Thank you all!

(no AI). So some of you are aware we have been working on hyper regions at Wolf. We have a 200x200 region (40,000 SL regions in size), we have loaded the terrain of my beloved Ireland on it (with some mods for the rivers). Note you will need WolfViewer or use WolfStorm to visit it - the region is called Wolf Nation. I'm not sure where we will go from here with it https://wolf-grid.com.

Warning FIRESTORM will crash if you try and visit this region with it.

🖤 LUXURIA — RÉOUVERTURE 🖤

La beauté renaît dans les ruines…

Après un temps dans l’ombre, Luxuria ouvre à nouveau ses portes !

Découvrez un univers post-apocalyptique où la nature a repris ses droits sur une ville autrefois florissante. Les bâtiments abandonnés, les rues envahies par la végétation et les vestiges d’un monde disparu composent un décor unique, entre mystère et élégance.

✨ Retrouvez vos boutiques préférées :

👗 Mode & vêtements — Des tenues pour affirmer votre style, même après la fin du monde.

🛋️ Mobilier & décoration — Aménagez votre intérieur avec des pièces qui donnent vie aux ruines.

🌿 Explorez, flânez et laissez-vous emporter par l’atmosphère singulière de Luxuria.

Luxuria est de retour. La nature a gagné, mais le style demeure.

🖤 Bienvenue à Luxuria — La beauté dans les ruines.

🖤 LUXURIA — REOPENING 🖤

Beauty rises from the ruins…

After a time in the shadows, Luxuria is opening its doors once again!

Discover a post-apocalyptic world where nature has reclaimed a city that once flourished. Abandoned buildings, streets overtaken by vegetation, and the remnants of a forgotten world create a unique atmosphere, blending mystery and elegance.

✨ Discover our shops:

👗 Fashion & Clothing — Outfits to express your style, even after the end of the world.

🛋️ Furniture & Home Decor — Give your home a unique touch with pieces that bring the ruins to life.

🌿 Explore, wander, and let yourself be captivated by the distinctive atmosphere of Luxuria.

Luxuria is back. Nature has won, but style remains.

🖤 Welcome to Luxuria — Beauty in the Ruins.

🎧🔥 WHEN DARK TECHNO MEETS A CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA… THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET VERY EXPENSIVE. 😂
DJ Chocolate is taking over the rooftop with dark techno, orchestral madness, massive bass and enough violins to make Beethoven reconsider his life choices. 🎻💀
🖤 Expect DARK TECHNO
🎻 Expect CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA
🌃 Expect ROOFTOP VIBES
🔥 Expect your neighbours to start questioning their career choices.
Wednesday 9th September — 11AM Grid Time
📍 @grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002:Rooftop-Events
Come for the orchestra… stay because the bass has trapped you. 😂🔊
👑 DJ CHOCOLATE PRESENTS:
WHEN DARK TECHNO MEETS A CINEMATIC ORCHESTRA
Violins will be provided. Earplugs will not. 😈🎻🔊

VWEC PRESENTS: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: A Journey Beyond the Exhibit
TODAY'S THE DAY!

September 8th
10:00 AM Grid Time

Location: hop://login.thezones.icu:8002/Day%20of%20the%20Dead/132/12...

Get ready to step through the portal and into a world bursting with color, mystery, tradition, and surprises!

But this isn't your ordinary tour...
You won't just LOOK at the experience.
You'll STEP INTO it.
You'll EXPLORE it.
And you may even encounter a few surprises along the way!

This is an immersive experience where the environment comes alive around you. So, bring your sense of adventure, and your avatar, because you never know what might happen when you step through the portal!

Mark your calendar. Bring a friend. Come explore with us!

Super proud of these items I have designed end-to-end - with HEAVY AI and without having touched Blender before (and expert would scream at how meshy they are!), to lend a hand to the creators of the new Milking System (similar to Muffin' Milkers in SL, for those who know it!).
Do check out the Shasiya Milking System here: https://opensimworld.com/hop/88126

◥▧▧▧ DJ Light Ray ▧▧▧◤
◥▧▧▧▧Saturday 11AM Grid Time▧▧▧▧◤
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴏ : DJ Light Ray
█◄♫►█ ⇨ sᴛʏʟᴇ : Old Skool 80thies MASTERBLASTERS
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇɴ : 09/05/26 -- start is 11am Grid Time
█◄♫►█ ⇨ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ: grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002:Rooftop-Events
█◄♫►█ ⇨ GRAB YOUR FRIENDS and come :))))

DreamGrid owners will love this Mesh viewer and Uploader, with no timeouts, or vertex limits.
And no hassles either. Just browse, select the mesh and click go. In a few sconds it's in, textured and ready to use.

There is a previewer to check what it will look like. It brings in all PBR materials in a GLTF and textures in a DAE.

Click this Gyazo link to see it in use.

https://gyazo.com/3d780c344f248fc8ca274cb5d3610ce2

The ORIGINAL Latex Lounge Fetish Dance with LIVE DJ Walter Balazic - Tonight at 5pm Pacific!

Come join in for some great music and a great group of people who've been in the BDSM and Fetish business for over 14 years in Opensim! Free LATEX gift every week!!

Now on OSGrid!
Starts at 5pm PST!!
HG: hg.osgrid.org:battersea

I asked for support. The community gave me humble pie!
The lights are on and the Linda Kellie tribute is underway.
I cannot thank everyone enough for the gift table submissions.
RealWorld activities task me presently so the roll-out is gradual.
I am documenting the decade long journey which led me here.
Coming soon on Kindle with a CC-BY-NC-ND version on my blog.

Thank you, ALL OF YOU.

Celestial Vine Arm Cuff
Inspired by moonlit gardens and flowing vines, this upper arm cuff is designed to add a touch of elegance to fantasy, historical, and everyday avatars alike. The intricate scrollwork and natural iridescence make it equally at home with an evening gown, an elven ensemble, or an Egyptian-inspired look.

three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry

screenshot of Firestorm running on steam deck/Bazzite CloudDeck

We aim to provide the easiest way to run Firestorm viewer on Linux.

beta testing
https://github.com/holoneon/org.holoneon.FirestormOpenSim

Get your grid listed in the login drop-down here:
https://github.com/holoneon/opensim-grid-directory

Estate / Region management interface showing a few regions and then a region popped up for management (clearly not many options yet!!)

From here it will be possible to restart a region. Depending on your configuration of simulators this will either restart or shutdown - if its set to shutdown you need something else to start your region back up (monit is a good option).

Also OARs will be downloadable and uploadable from here. Due to the risks of operations like OAR backups / restores they will be configuable by constants on the config.php with at least restores disabled by default.

Still deciding what other tools to build in here.

There will also be some estate wide tools but that's not been started at all.

Map tiles are cached and not updated unless you request new ones. As they are calculated based on region size and downloaded in 256x256 chunks and stitched together getting them fresh each time is "expensive" especially on regions like the 4096x4096 I tested - thats a lot of chunks!

I'm currently developing a new OpenSim "Front End" - as I've not had much success with others. When its "done" it will be freely available for others to use if they like.

It will feature:
* account creation (automatic or admin approved)
* avatar selection on account creation
* change your grid password
* profile page showing profile pic and about - and also picks (both currently working)
* offline messages (currently working)
* friends list - also showing online status (with a caveat that presense is bad in opensim)
* partnering (send a partner request to another grid member who can accept in the web interfface, and also disilve.
* admin interface where admins can approve new members or suspend existing users
* restart regions if you are estate owner, manager, or grid admin with a high user level
* shutdown or start regions as above permissions
* take oars of regions as above permissions
* restore oars of regions as above permissions

And any other items I add. Currently the system allows you to log in with your grid account and see your profile and offlines. Other things will be added over the next days.

The system is php based - and will have a few php module requirements. Direct database access is used for GETTING some data (currently it only supports MariaDB - and "probably" MySQL) - but no writes will ever be made directly to the database - any WRITES will be by api calls through Robust / Simulator calls.

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ Re-Opening Party of C/C/C-Shoppe-Center▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ with DJ Chocolate [ChiChi]

▁ ▂ ▃Friday 05th Jun 2026▃ ▂ ▁

◕ 11am Grid Time / 08pm European Time [20Uhr]

***GRAB YOUR FRIENDS and come :))))***

XARA Petite **„Diese Looks tun nicht so, als wären sie hier, um zu gefallen.
Sie sind hier, um die Straße wachzurütteln.“**

Sie laufen nicht – sie passieren. Einfach so.
Ein bisschen Paris, ein bisschen „komm klar“, und ganz viel Energie, die man nicht kaufen kann, sondern trägt.

Wer daneben steht, merkt schnell: Das hier ist kein Trend. Das ist eine Ansage.

Hey everyone, im back! Had trouble getting back home and still waiting on my luggage.

With that being said, Virtual Beach is offline. It will be back up in a few hours. Dreamgrid must have wigged the server out or vice versus or an internet thing. Sadly i have to have my server guy restart it and right now its too early where he lives.

Tromsø Expo Center presents The Provocative Work of Dorena Verne

Saturday, May 9, 2026
11 am grid time / 8 pm Berlin time
grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:TROMSO

Dorena Verne’s ongoing portrait series is an exploration of identity as lived practice.

Through the disciplined, iterative rendering of a single figure—her imagined and rightful self—Verne examines the intertwined dynamics of gender, power, and visibility. The work’s provocation lies not in spectacle, but in its unwavering assertion of personhood within a cultural landscape that continues to contest it. Each image reflects a synthesis of technical mastery and autobiographical inquiry, revealing a visual language shaped by resilience, clarity, and intention.

This exhibition presents a body of work grounded in craft and conviction, inviting viewers to engage with an artist who transforms self‑representation into a form of truth‑telling.

Champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and gourmet coffee to be catered by the Chronic Cat Cafe and the Pot Pie Bakery. There is no dress code, however, we all love an opportunity to dress up! One rule: You can wear pearls, but no *clutching* of them. 😎 Curated music brought to you by Xenon Darrow - in the genres of chill, triphop, and classics.

This is an exciting and explosive start to the mission of the Expo Center - to provide a space for expression and demonstration of the craft and creativity of our virtual world denizens throughout the world and the hypergrid.

I'm not sure if Cyber misunderstood the group chat as people messaging him directly or if anyone has been direct messaging him. But I removed him from the group so he does not get the group chat in case it's the first. I will ask that anyone here not message him as well with any requests. He did join the group it of his own choice. I will take his message as a desire not to be in here. No bad feelings, just housekeeping.

Also, reporting does nothing.

Nurse Dinah Rhea is now moonlighting at the 'Covid Casino' Booth @ Ineptitude Aisle. She is there to warn people that PAYMENT is required when service is rendered. The Wanda Circuit handles aftercare... OWCH!

Heute Morgen, Fragestunde mit Dorena_AI..

[22:21] Dorena1 Verne: Darf Kunst politische Motive haben?
[22:21] Dorena die Weise: Ja, Kunst darf politische Motive haben – und sie hatte sie in der Geschichte immer wieder.

**Begründung:**

1. **Freiheit der Kunst:**
In modernen Demokratien gilt die Kunstfreiheit als wesentliches Grundrecht (z.B. in Deutschland Artikel 5, Absatz 3 GG). Das bedeutet, Künstler*innen dürfen sich ausdrücken, wie sie möchten – auch politisch.

2. **Geschichtlicher Kontext:**
Schon immer hat Kunst gesellschaftliche und politische Themen aufgegriffen. Denken wir an Banksys Graffiti, Bertolt Brechts Theaterstücke oder Francisco Goyas „Desastres de la Guerra“. Kunst war oft Vehikel für Kritik, Protest oder Visionen des Wandels.

3. **Funktion von Kunst:**
Kunst regt zum Nachdenken an, fordert Diskussionen heraus, hinterfragt Macht und Normen. Sie erlaubt es, schwierige Themen auf emotionale und kreative Art zu vermitteln.

4. **Keine Pflicht, aber Möglichkeit:**
Kunst muss nicht politisch sein – sie kann es aber. Die Offenheit, auch politisch Stellung zu beziehen, ist Teil ihres Wesens.

Die Frage warum aufgrund scheinbarer Neutralität ein Grid meine Werke ablehnt, habe ich mir verkniffen, die Antwort kenne ich selber...
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This morning, Q&A with Dorena_AI...

[10:21 PM] Dorena1 Verne: Is art allowed to have political motives?

[10:21 PM] Dorena the Wise: Yes, art is allowed to have political motives – and it has had them throughout history.

**Justification:**

1. **Freedom of Art:**

In modern democracies, freedom of art is considered a fundamental right (e.g., in Germany, Article 5, Paragraph 3 of the Basic Law). This means that artists are free to express themselves as they wish – including politically.

2. **Historical Context:**

Art has always addressed social and political issues. Think of Banksy's graffiti, Bertolt Brecht's plays, or Francisco Goya's "Disasters of War." Art has often been a vehicle for criticism, protest, or visions of change.


3. **Function of Art:**

Art stimulates thought, provokes discussion, and questions power and norms. It allows difficult topics to be conveyed in an emotional and creative way.

4. **Not an Obligation, but an Option:**

Art doesn't have to be political—but it can be. The openness to taking a political stance is part of its very nature.

I refrained from asking why a grid rejected my work due to its apparent neutrality; I already know the answer...

It's World Puffin Day and Fianna Rua has some kick ass Puffins. There are free to copy/buy for 0 birds on the South West side of the lighthouse on the rocks. There are some others that are simply to be admired:)

There is a wooden Puffin statue in the Old Bridge Inn up on the shelf that's also available. And these fun Punk Puffin tshirts in the clothing shop at the corner of Merchant and Mermaid's Lane. The Puffin graphic on the shirt comes Pixel Labs on Pixabay. The shirts are for Classic Avatars but textures are included for BOM users.

Puffins are charasmatic birds; sometimes nicknamed the clowns of the sea. While globally they're not classified as endangered they are vulnerable to extinction they suffer declining populations due to climate change and food shortages related to overfishing. It should be noted that European Puffins are listed as endangered. Pollution, oil spills, hunting and invasive predators are all factors in this.

Love Puffins today:)

Last night, the wonderful and generous (if not mischievous!) Jimmy Olsen spent time teaching me how to make static EEP skies. He doesn't like what I am doing because he wants it to look slightly blurry for more "realism," but mine are not for that. I am thinking about them for doing events at the Playa, even manually changing them out during the events! Or maybe at an art festival! The sky is my canvas! During an art festival, you could share the work of others, changing them out periodically. Thanks for your time and patience, Jimmy! Now the fun begins!

I made a short webpage with a simple tutorial for those that want to play! https://sites.google.com/dynamiclearning.solutions/eep-fun...

An evening where rhythm feels like velvet. 🎷✨

DJ Light and DJ Az bring Soul, Blues and Jazz into one intimate sound experience at Advantis Club Ballroom. 🎶

The Brother & Sister Sound Architects take over the decks, blending depth, groove and emotion into a set designed for those who appreciate refined sound and atmosphere. 🎛️🖤

Dress code: Formal 👗🤵
Long dresses, tailored suits, timeless elegance.

Friday 27th · 12 till 4 p.m. 🕛
Advantis Club Ballroom · Neverworld 📍

hop://hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002/Advantis/307/262/1263


Download the music at the end of the event📥

Join us today on Discord 👉 https://discord.gg/zSPwvGvY

Rejecting control, we embrace a community-led future for OpenSim.
Eight admins unite to balance every perspective with fairness. ⚖️
This is a home for avatars who seek true independence.
Promoting every store, event, and dream without grid bias.
Sovereign, neutral, and always open to your bright light. 🌸

I`ve been working all these days on a V2 version of the Watchdog (using ChatGPT and DeepSeek AI)... Still running some tests here and there and check if all ok/stable. On this V2 version, calling it AIO - (ALL-IN-ONE) you can see the messages also on Discord and Telegram. Also now not only tells you when someone is entering or leaving your region, but also the SIM position (coordinates x,y,z) and how long they remained on region once they left!! And flags if its a npc in the region!!! O.o
E.g:
Jimmy Olsen entered NORGE (06:32:02 PM GRID TIME) | Pos: 1507, 930, 27
Jimmy Olsen left NORGE (08:23:14 PM GRID TIME) | Last Pos: 1505, 934, 29 and remained for 01h 51min 06sec
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Baldur (NPC) entered NORGE (06:28:27 PM GRID TIME) | Pos: 1185, 1243, 47
Baldur (NPC) left NORGE (06:33:07 PM GRID TIME) | Last Pos: 1185, 1243, 47 and remained for 00h 04min 34sec

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Will advertise it when its done (will rez a vendor on URBAM MUSEM SIM, of course).
Thx Arielle for the idea. (couldn`t make it work on cell phone as it would require a paid server and API) but what it offers now is similar! Both Telegram and Discord have apps for cell phones and desktops!
Also thx for my friends Xenon, Luke, Crazy, Mc Cracken and Essensual who has been helping me testing it

Prepárate para una Fiesta Galáctica única donde la música y el futuro se encuentran ✨🚀. Este viernes 16 de enero a las 12 pm SLT, disfruta de una sesión In Live con DJ Amosis, viajando por sonidos espaciales en un ambiente cósmico espectacular. El evento se celebrará en la Constelación de Orión 2 (hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Constelacion%20de%2...). Ven con tu traje futurista, saca tu mejor estilo del mañana y prepárate para bailar bajo las estrellas en una noche fuera de este mundo. 🌌🪐
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Get ready for a unique Galactic Party where music and the future meet ✨🚀. This Friday, January 16 at 12 pm SLT, enjoy an In Live session with DJ Amosis, traveling through space sounds in a spectacular cosmic environment. The event will be held in Orion Constellation 2 (hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Constellation%20de%...). Come in your futuristic outfit, bring out your best style of tomorrow and get ready to dance under the stars on an out-of-this-world night. 🌌🪐