A Small but Important Update on Textures

Ina Beaumont recently asked if I could include all of the textures with my items, not just the PBR materials, so that people who are not using a PBR-enabled viewer can still enjoy them properly.

I gave this some thought. I had been hoping that most everyone was moving toward PBR-enabled viewers, but Ina made a very good point—not everyone is there yet, and not everyone uses Firestorm.

So, going forward, I will include the complete set of textures that comes with the model, including the traditional textures as well as the PBR materials.

A quick note about texture sizes: please feel free to reduce them to whatever size works best for you. I have experimented with reducing them myself, but on many of the items I find that they become noticeably blurry, so the original size generally gives me the best results.

These are the textures produced with the model pack, and with the number of things I create, I simply don't have the time to resize and test every individual texture before release.

Please resize them as you wish and use whatever gives you the best balance between appearance and performance on your grid.

Thank you, Ina, for bringing this up. It was a good suggestion, and hopefully including everything will make my creations more accessible to everyone. ♥

I have added all the textures to the Hot Damn BBQ (sorry for the return trip to grab them) Also the Butterflies are Near Choker at Monentes Jewelry. Thank you Ina for helping me to realize the obvious, not everyone has or likes PBR!

💀 APOCALYPSE — THE NEW LOCATION 💀

Well… we survived the old place, so naturally we thought “let’s make things worse.” 😂

Welcome to The New Location Apocalypse — where the walls are crumbling, the candles are probably haunted, the furniture has questionable intentions, and somehow the music is still the safest thing in the building. 🖤🤣

This Monday, DJ Minxy & Adrian Moon are taking over the chaos and bringing the light into the darkness — because if the apocalypse is happening anyway, we might as well have a bloody good dance while it does! 🔥🎧

Expect big tunes, bad decisions, questionable dancing, good people and just enough madness to make the end of the world feel like a party. 😈💃🕺

So grab your friends, grab your favourite apocalypse survivor, and come discover our new darker playground…

Same beautiful madness. New location. Bigger chaos. 💀🖤

📅 Monday 14th September
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 MK3 Grid — Apocalypse
🔗 hop://mk3.org:5002/Apocalypse/181/276/37

DJ Minxy & Adrian Moon
✨ Bringing the light to the chaos. ✨

Come for the music. Stay because you can’t find the exit. 😂💀

🔧 Destination Guide — v1.1.2 Patch 🔧

Quick but important fix this round — if you've got any destinations with a space in the region name (like "Axiom Shipyard" or "Barefoot Lands"), this one's for you.

🐛 What was broken:
Saving a SLURL was silently stripping the URL-encoded space (%20), turning a working teleport link into a broken one — even though it looked correct when you typed/pasted it in. Clicking VISIT would launch the viewer but fail with "No regions found with that name."

✅ What's fixed:
SLURLs now save exactly as entered, encoding and all. Teleports to multi-word region names work correctly again.

⚠️ If you're upgrading: any existing destination with a space in its region name needs a quick re-save (open it in the admin, hit Update) to pick up the fix — no need to delete and recreate anything.

📦 Download:
🔗 https://github.com/mteedev/os-destination-guide-wp-plug-in...

🌐 See it live: https://nerdypappy.com/dest-guide

Small patch, big difference if you were hitting this one. 🧭

I went to the beach today… without ever leaving my computer.

I started with a simple sand castle, and of course one thing led to another. Before I knew it, there was a mermaid, an octopus, a sea turtle and finally a dolphin joining the party.

So now we have an entire little collection of sand sculptures!

I love how these turned out — especially all the tiny shells, starfish and carved details. They should be fun scattered along a beach or grouped together to make a little sand sculpture display.

Sometimes the best projects are the ones you didn't plan at all.

three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Catena di Isole at the Waves of Courage shop.

Hello friends ! Catronian Archipelago moved to the Neverworld grid ! You can expect the same activities and only some islands in the world were changed. Also we changed the website so everyone can find the way . The website will be updated every week with events on the homepage, so all captains and visitors from all grids know where to find the most recent information. Cheers ! :) https://catronian.jouwweb.nl

After a lot of work and testing, the new NewLifeItaly Viewer for Windows is finally available, created specifically for our grid.

This is not the usual Viewer that needs to be configured. It is already set up exclusively for NewLifeItaly, with our name, our icon and direct access to the grid.

The main new feature is the integration of Cam and Microphone directly inside the Viewer. A single button opens a narrow sidebar that does not cover your avatar or obstruct the view of the land. The camera and microphone can be activated separately, while the webcams of avatars in the same region are displayed vertically with scrolling.

We now have a Viewer designed to make NewLifeItaly even more complete and engaging, without requiring external programs.

The project will continue to grow with new features developed specifically for our grid.

🖤 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.

Sent to my friends:

Dear Friends,

maybe you like this teleporter... it can give items, websites and teleports!

It has 49 directions right now... would be nice to send me different config cards to integrate.

Available at Village of Arts and soon on all my regions....

hop://sun.cozycomforts.net:8002/Aphrelia

https://www.flickr.com/photos/cozycomforts/
https://opensimworld.com/user/AphraHendrix
http://cozycomforts.net/

Free Huggs for all,

yours,

Aphra Hendrix

Presentazione Italian Poker V-Life
Testo di presentazione e spot promozionale per sito web e piattaforme virtuali (OpenSim World).
Versione Italiana
Un’esperienza di gioco maestosa vi attende su Italian Poker VLIFE, con tavoli esclusivi ed emozioni amplificate per una sfida indimenticabile.
English Version
Welcome to Italian Poker V-Life. Experience the thrill of poker at an exclusive four-player table, designed for a seamless and engaging gaming experience anytime.

✨X-Petite - Zeit für einen großen Auftritt! ✨

Wenn es etwas festlicher, eleganter und glamouröser sein darf, dann ist jetzt der richtige Moment, sich herauszuputzen. 🥂💃 Ob Ball, Gala, Hochzeit oder einfach ein Abend, an dem man Lust auf etwas Besonderes hat – mit dem passenden Kleid wird selbst ein ganz gewöhnlicher Abend plötzlich ein bisschen magischer. 😉

Die Abendkleider sind für zierlichen X-Petite-Avatare. Klein muss sich nicht verstecken, daher jetzt Kleid an, Krönchen richten und los geht’s – schließlich muss man nicht auf einen roten Teppich warten, um sich wie ein Star zu fühlen! ✨👗💎

DJ Dragon heute 17 bis 19 Uhr im Bikers Heaven Rock, hard rock, metal.
Kommt in Badekleidung
Nehmt Eure Freunde und kommt rüber zu Bikers Heaven.
Freu mich auf Euch
bis gleich
Dragon
DJane Dragon at Bikers Heaven TODAY 8 to 10 am gridtime playing Rock, hard rock, metal.
Wear bathing clothes,Take your friends, come over to Bikers Heaven lets have some fun.
See you there
Dragon

IM for a teleport
Listen: http://dragon.radioamv.com
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Carpe%20Noctem/225/243/1...

⭐ EXCELSIOR THEATRE — NOW CASTING DANCERS
Join the Excelsior Stage Company
The Excelsior Theatre is seeking dancers of all styles to join our upcoming virtual‑world productions and special events.

We welcome:

Jazz, contemporary, musical theatre, ballroom, tap, freestyle, and themed‑event dancers

Strong stage presence and expressive movement

Ability to follow choreography and work well in a cast

All genders, body types, and backgrounds

Opportunities include:

Mainstage shows

Special showcases

Seasonal events

Ensemble and featured roles

To Apply:
Contact: Phantazia Serendipity to schedule an audition.

Step into the spotlight at the Excelsior Theatre — where artistry rises ever upward.

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🎭 EXCELSIOR THEATRE — CASTING ACTORS
Seeking Performers for Virtual Stage Productions
The Excelsior Theatre is holding open casting for actors of all experience levels for our upcoming theatrical season.

We’re looking for performers who:

Bring strong character expression and emotional depth

Are comfortable with memorization and direction

Have clear voice projection and stage presence

Work well in a collaborative cast environment

Roles available:

Lead roles

Supporting roles

Ensemble

Cameo and specialty event roles

Note:
All performances in our virtual world are tip‑based.

To Apply:
Contact: Phantazia Serendipity to schedule an audition.

Join us onstage at the Excelsior Theatre — where every story shines.

DJ Naya is gonna kick off your Manic Monday with a bang!

Bringing you the best music she has to offer, DJ Nata know's how to entertain!

all are welcome to come along!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

🍻 O’zapft is bei BK-Mode! 🎡💙🤍

Das Oktoberfest hält Einzug in OpenSim – und wer sagt eigentlich, dass man dafür nach München fahren muss? Bei BK-Mode findest du eine Auswahl an schicken Dirndln und zünftigen Trachtenanzügen, perfekt für Wiesn, Festzelt und alles, was nach Brezn, Bier und guter Laune aussieht. 😄

Ob fesches Dirndl oder kerniger Trachtenlook – schmeiß dich in Schale und zeig, was du hast! Denn auf der Wiesn gilt: Wer ohne Tracht kommt, muss wenigstens den Maßkrug stemmen können. 😉🍺 Schau bei BK-Mode vorbei und mach OpenSim ein bisschen bayerischer! 🥨🎉

Two new tools are now available directly from the simulator management page:

💬 Send region message
Send an instant alert to everyone currently connected to the region.

✏️ Rename region
Change the region name directly from ManagerSim. The new name is saved safely in the region configuration and becomes active after the simulator is restarted.

🔒 Both features respect your existing simulator permissions and security rules.

🌐 https://regions.bloodmoonpack.com/ManagerSim/

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🛠️ BloodMoon ManagerSim – Nouvelles fonctionnalités

Deux nouveaux outils sont maintenant disponibles directement depuis la page de gestion du simulateur :

💬 Envoyer un message à la région
Envoyez une alerte instantanée à toutes les personnes actuellement connectées sur la région.

✏️ Renommer la région
Modifiez directement le nom de la région depuis ManagerSim. Le nouveau nom est enregistré de manière sécurisée dans la configuration et devient actif après le redémarrage du simulateur.

🔒 Ces deux fonctions respectent les droits d’accès et les règles de sécurité déjà en place.

🌐 https://regions.bloodmoonpack.com/ManagerSim/

Graf Wolfram, ein hoher Staatsgast aus einem fernen Land ( SL ) besuchte die Audienz, machte eine Meldung und lud alle Carimaner und Amazonen zu einem Fest der Gaukler in seinem Reich ein.
https://lennardmonday.blogspot.com/2026/09/audienz-journal...

🌴 ANGELUS SL — ANGelus float-Longe-2026 🌴

✨ Découvrez notre nouveau lounge flottant !

🫧 Bulles colorées • Gauche & Droite
💡 Néons • Color Fade
✨ Ambiance plage & Sound FX
👥 Jusqu’à 4 personnes • Compatible NPC

📍 RED-MOON-BEACH

🇫🇷 Venez voir et tester !
Installez-vous, détendez-vous et profitez des bulles colorées, des néons changeants et de l’ambiance plage. 🌴🌊

Test LM: hop://maze.bz:7002/Red-Moon-Beach/246/462/22

🇬🇧 Come visit & try it!
Relax and enjoy the colorful bubbles, changing neon lights and beach ambience. 🌴🌊

🇩🇪 Kommt vorbei und probiert es aus!
Entspannt euch und genießt die farbenfrohen Blasen, wechselnden Neonlichter und die Strandatmosphäre. 🌴🌊

👥 4 Personen • NPC kompatibel

Free Sale LM: hop://maze.bz:7002/Red-Moon-Beach/89/436/22

🎀 OCTOBER ROSE SPECIAL PARTY 🎀

💗 Together against breast cancer

On Tuesday, October 6, the Event Beach Club on BloodMoon Grid will turn pink for a very special evening dedicated to October Rose.

🎧 DJ CAM will be behind the decks for a night of music, dancing and good vibes — but above all, for a cause that matters. 💕

👚 DRESS CODE: ALL IN PINK! 🩷
Wear pink and come light up the dance floor with us!

🎗️ 100% of all donations received during the event will be donated to RoseUp, an association supporting women affected by cancer and defending their rights.

📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
🕣 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM Paris Time
🕦 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM SLT
📍 Event Beach Club – BloodMoon Grid
🎧 DJ CAM

💕 Music • Awareness • Support

🎶 Come dance, have fun, wear pink… and join us for a good cause.

🎀 Together through music, united for a good cause.

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🎀 SOIRÉE SPÉCIALE OCTOBRE ROSE 🎀

💗 Ensemble contre le cancer du sein

Le mardi 6 octobre, l'Event Beach Club sur la grille BloodMoon se mettra en rose pour une soirée très spéciale dédiée à Octobre Rose.

🎧 DJ CAM sera aux platines pour une soirée de musique, de danse et de bonne humeur — mais surtout pour une cause qui nous tient à cœur. 💕

👚 DRESS CODE : TOUS EN ROSE ! 🩷
Portez du rose et venez illuminer le dancefloor avec nous !

🎗️ 100 % des dons reçus durant cette soirée seront intégralement reversés à l'association RoseUp, qui accompagne les femmes touchées par le cancer et défend leurs droits.

📅 Mardi 6 octobre 2026
🕣 20h30 – 23h30, heure de Paris
🕦 11h30 – 14h30 SLT
📍 Event Beach Club – Grille BloodMoon
🎧 DJ CAM

💕 Musique • Sensibilisation • Solidarité

🎶 Venez danser, vous amuser, vous habiller en rose… et surtout vous joindre à nous pour une belle cause.

🎀 Ensemble en musique, unis pour une belle cause.

🎯 Destination Guide — v1.1.0 Update! 🎯

You asked, it's here — full category management, right from the WordPress dashboard. No more editing code to add a new category!

✨ What's new:
🔹 New Categories screen — add, rename, reorder, and delete categories anytime
🔹 Rename a category and every destination using it updates automatically — nothing gets orphaned
🔹 Reorder categories and the in-world tile display follows your order
🔹 Smart cap keeps the category strip from turning into an endless side-scroll
🔹 Upgrading from v1.0.1? Your existing destinations and categories carry over automatically — no data loss

📦 Download:
🔗 https://github.com/mteedev/os-destination-guide-wp-plug-in...

🌐 See it live: https://nerdypappy.com/dest-guide

More control, more flexibility, still a better OpenSim experience. 🧭

Some places are built.
TumbleTwig grew out of an imagination.

What began as a little idea for a world where frogs and fairies might live has slowly become one of my favorite places in 3HG.

Follow the winding paths through the flowers, wander beneath the old trees, peek inside the tiny woodland homes, or simply sit beside the water and listen to the fountains. You never quite know what you might discover around the next bend.

There are Frog Fairies, hidden places, treehouses, lily ponds, curious little creatures and plenty of small details created simply because they made us smile.

And when evening settles over TumbleTwig and the moon rises above the trees, the whole place seems to become just a little more magical.

TumbleTwig is open to the public at 3HG.

Come wander. Explore. Sit awhile.

three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:TUMBLETWIG

We are still plugging away at the new Wordpress website. I am kind of enjoying the challenge.

As it stands right now we cant switch until we figure out what we need to do to make sure when we upgrade dreamgrid the changes cant revert back. (any ideas)

On another note, I recently acquired jopensim 4 and joomla 4 that works with php 7. There is now a version being worked on for jopensim that would be compatible with 6. until we can switch to wordpress, i am tempted to see how this goes.

I know there are no security releases for 4 but our current version now has no new ones anyways. and 4 would be the only way to get to the later version of jopensim once its ready.

If we switch to wordpress, i thought it might be cool to add destinations on my website from other grids. Like shopping regions, clubs etc. If you own a grid, let me know your thoughts.

With deep sadness, we say goodbye to one of modern Greece's greatest musical icons. Giorgos Mazonakis brought a unique soul to modern Laïko and captured the spirit of a generation. Our deepest thoughts are with his loved ones during this painful time. Καλό Παράδεισο, Γιώργο. Αιωνία η μνήμη. May your memory be eternal.

Entertain Here! Bring Your Talent!
Come aboard the MS Neverworld Bountiful Moving Event Cruise that now crosses Region borders! DJ's will find a fully equipped booth, Live Singers and Comedy Acts will find a microphone stand, Live Video Feed on the Media screen behind the entertainer to add nice effects or video enhancements! Stream connection provided if needed, or bring your own!
Cruises are announced and posted on Social Media and Gatecrashers.
Come and try it out!
Check our calendar for cruise schedule: https://neverworldgrid.com/event-calendar/ or follow here on OSW!