REEL8 Fishing System HUD v3.5 out now - Available at any of the current Beat Testing Fishing Zones listed here: https://reel8fish.com/map --- Toss out your old HUDs, this new version has the "Last Catch" feature fully working as well as other enhancements - The frame lights-up when you Land a Rare or Ultra-Rare Fish, different Colors so you can instantly recognize that it's time to take a Screenshot! Thank You Sea Clusion for Testing and for the screenshot of your HUD! Happy Fishing!! I can REEL8 to that!

I humbly apologize for making statements that were not true.

The dates were so close, it was hard for me to understand.

I am very sorry.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/houstonchronicle/name...

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/houstonchronicle/name...

Thank You @Lavia Lavine for correcting this error that I have made.

At the threshold of Ignis Fatuus Grid, time seems to stand still.
In this virtual realm born of OpenSim, stones whisper ancient legends, forests guard their secrets, and paths lead toward horizons steeped in mystery.

From Coralys to Guinguette, from Shalott to Forest Dragon Tower, from Saraneth to Phaedra, from Sybella to Yggdrasil—each region reveals a fragment of a dream, a touch of enchantment, a promise of escape.
Here, castles rise like dreams carved in stone, woods open onto the unknown, and the soul journeys to the rhythm of a medieval world filled with beauty and wonder.

Ignis Fatuus Grid is not merely a place to visit; it is an invitation to wander, to contemplate, and to dream.
A realm of shadow and light, where the imagination finds sanctuary and every step opens the door to an enchanted elsewhere.

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Au seuil d’Ignis Fatuus Grid, le temps semble suspendu.
Sur cette terre virtuelle née sous le signe d’OpenSim, les pierres murmurent des légendes anciennes, les forêts gardent leurs secrets, et les chemins conduisent vers des horizons empreints de mystère.

De Coralys à Guinguette, de Shalott à Forest Dragon Tower, de Saraneth à Phaedra, de Sybella à Yggdrasil, chaque région dévoile un fragment de rêve, un éclat de féerie, une promesse d’évasion.
Ici, les châteaux se dressent comme des songes de pierre, les bois s’ouvrent sur l’inconnu, et l’âme voyage au rythme d’un monde médiéval peuplé de beauté et de merveilles.

Ignis Fatuus Grid n’est pas seulement un lieu à visiter : c’est une invitation à errer, à contempler, à rêver.
Un royaume d’ombres et de lumière, où l’imaginaire trouve refuge et où chaque pas ouvre la porte d’un ailleurs enchanté.

Accès : ignis-fatuus.no-ip.grid:8002

Join the Excelsior Stage Company
The Excelsior Theatre is seeking performers and 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

Congratulations to the entire OS-Grid team and its members
on 19 years of OS-GRID.
All the best as you head into the future with new innovations.
The theme of this year's Birthday Exhibition 2026 is Sci-Fi.

Herzlichen Glückwunsch dem ganzen OS-Grid team und seinen Mitgliedern
zu 19 Jahren OS-GRID.
Alles Gute und mit neuen Innovationen in die Zukunft
Das diesejährige Motto der Birthday Exhibition 2026 lautet SciFI

Coming soon. Move regions on the map, and create new ones by dragging and dropping an OAR from disk or 260+ Frees OARs

https://gyazo.com/ef4619f8b3a5e385be274c717252c7da

https://gyazo.com/24f34905f70ec9d49941786a04a90117

Liebe Musikhörer und Strandtänzer,
morgen am 21. Juli gibts die nächste Musikalische Rumpelkiste mit bunter Tonmischuung zum Auspacken am Grid-Talk Strand. Ab 20:00 (11:00SLT) (Vormusik ab 19:30) packen wir's an - und aus.
Kommet zuhauf, wir freuen uns darauf.
dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk
Dear music lovers and beach dancers,
tomorrow, July 21st, we're hosting another musical smorgasbord with a colorful mix of sounds to unpack at Grid-Talk Beach. Starting at 8:00 PM (11:00 AM SLT) (pre-show music from 7:30 PM), we'll be getting started – and unpacking!
Come one, come all, we're looking forward to it!
dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk

The Mantis Scholar doesn't speak often, but when he does, entire civilizations stop to listen.

Patient, observant, and endlessly curious, he has traveled farther than most starships in search of forgotten knowledge, impossible questions, and the perfect cup of stardust tea.

If you happen to find him at the Last Restaurant at the End of the Universe, don't rush the conversation. He has been known to pause for several minutes before answering a question—and somehow, the answer is always worth the wait.

Welcome to Gallumbits, where every species has a place at the table.
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002/Eccentrica%20Gallumbits/393/506/54

Die Planung meiner neuen OpenSim Software,

wer mehr wissen möchte kann sich den Beitrag in meinem Profil durchlesen. Er ist sehr lang deswegen wollte ich die Frontpage damit nicht zuspammen.

LG Wiener

CAS & EVAN LIVE AT THE GARDEN AMV GRID 7-21 10AM TO 12PM
GRID HOPPERS WELCOME. YOUR LIMO HERE.. hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Casaenias%20Estate/133/1...
DON'T MISS THE AMAZING PERFORMANCES OF BOTH SINGERS! STARTING WITH EVAN WILLIAMS AT 10AM GRID TIME. FOLLOWED BY CASAENIA BAXTON 11AM GRID TIME..WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU COME ROCK WITH US! SEE YOU THERE!

DJ DragonLady - EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW at Party Stage on Alternate Metaverse : Tue 21st Jul 6:00 AM to Tue 21st Jul 8:00 AM
DJ DragonLady - Dragon loves gothic rock, her sets are lively and often feature the less well known european artists
DJ DragonLady Shinobiaa Carpenoctem, bringing you 2 hours of incredible danceable tunes! Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to The Party Stage at Alternate Metaverse
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

DJ Dragon Lady , bringing you 2 hours of incredible selection of music! Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to The Party Stage at Alternate Metaverse
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...

Hello, roaming flock lovers!
Its been a mental rollercoaster, past months, to try and get a real smooth flying flocksie....and I slammed into the deadly hard Opensim limit of 20Hz....
It explains why people introduced things like KeyFramedMotion, to divide that gap into pieces---at the cost of a nasty load of events..
Which I explicitly ruled out of my world, since it would kill my place with 250+ roaming animals. So, I went into a crazy trench warfare with chatbots to find a solution, and, we've found a few nice tweaks; doesnt make a perfect smooth, but close enough without offering sim's or viewer's performance.
I'm still tweaking the internal details, but I will drop the Crane flock some time soon into me shoppie!
I'll keep u posted on that:)

ANNOUNCEMENT. The Moana department of sanitation needs your help! Tons of nice bikini's, sarongs and swimming trunks have been discarded in the water near the Beach Club. Come help clean it up!

Instructions: sit at the pier in the middle of the bay (or teleport to "fishing"), grab a fishing pole from the vendor there and start fishing by clicking the pole or saying "Cast" in local. There are 7 different packs to find for 7 different fabrics (see the ad above), each containing a bikini with matching sarong for Athena, LaraX, Legacy and Reborn, as well as swimming trunks for Legacy Male & Athletic, Jake/Ares and Gianni. These are original limited editions that can't be found at any store in the Hypergrid. Have fun!

Gianni und Legacy - harte Jungs im Rampenlicht

Es geht hier um das Gefühl, wenn Asphalt unter den Schuhen vibriert und Neonlicht auf Stoff trifft.

Jede Naht erzählt von Bewegung, von Energie, von dem Moment, bevor etwas passiert. Ein klarer Impuls, der sich durchsetzt. Laut, kompromisslos, echt.

Wer das trägt, spielt nicht mit Mode – er spielt mit Wirkung.
Zwischen Straße und Statement entsteht etwas, das bleibt:
Ein Bild, ein Rhythmus, ein Blick, der nicht fragt, sondern sagt: Ich bin hier.

OMG... WOW... Someone copied my whole gallery!... i am torn beetween speechless, flattered and a bit angry because this person never asked.. so anyway, would you please be so kind to put teleporters to my grid or something to find the real creator of this work?
i asked Chat GPT for a comment to our discussion:
https://cozycomfortsgrids.wordpress.com/2026/07/21/questio...

It's Beach Party Time at Bare Lilies!

DeeJay Sofee and Host Lilie are kicking up the sand TODAY at 12 Noon!

Join us on the hot side of OpenSim for an afternoon packed with great music, laughter, dancing, and plenty of beach fun! Feel the summer vibes as DeeJay Sofee spins "COUNTRY" while Host Lilie keeps the party rocking.

Dance in the sand
Meet new friends
Bounce to the beats
Laugh, relax, and make unforgettable memories!

Everyone is welcome, so grab your friends, slip into your favorite beachwear, and head over for an afternoon you won't want to miss!

Location:
Bare Lilies 3
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Bare%20Lilies%203/32/119...

Today • 12 Noon Grid Time

Don't forget your beachwear… because the sand is hot, the music is hotter, and the party is about to get sizzling!

Trucks, New delivery, 100 to choose from

Modern, Classic, also Construction Trucks, Semi Trucks, Haulage Trucks, Fuel Trucks, cant list all you need to see.

Take a look at my regions

Boats Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Boats/516/457/23

Alina Custom Vehicles
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

Alina Motorcycles
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Motorcycles/181/361/22

Alina Aviation
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Aviation/539/498/21

Alina Race Cars
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/915/185/22

More than just vehicles, lots of accessories.

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

A fabulous evening of some of the most celebrated tunes to emerge from the Motown record label. Classics from Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and loads more. 12 - 2pm Grid time at London City's premier night club MYYST. login.gentlefiregrid.net:8002:London City

Die Vorfreude ist schön, euch alle bald auf unserer Fete zu seh'n. Haltet euch den Termin ja frei und kommt zur wilden Feierei
Es ist wieder Montag und Zeit für die abwechlungsreiche Music von A bis Z

It's great to see you all at our party soon. Save the date and come along to the wild celebration.
It's Monday again and time for varied music from A to Z
11:00 SLT
tomis-world.de:8002:Beach Club

HAPPENING SOON IN AMV!

This year AMV is having a one off 3 day Special event, that being the Summer Sizzler, with a variety of performers and activities, bringing you fun, entertainment, banter, laughs, come and join in for a Special 3 day weekend spectacular with the community!

Starting July 24th at 8am, the festivities continue on the 25th and 26th of July, this is a summer to never forget!

come see old friends and make some new friends, you are all welcome at AMV, the Summer Sizzler will be in the AMV Special Events Region, you do not want to miss this opportunity! This is a once in a life time Event! We look forward to seeing each and every one of you there!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20Special%20Events/4...

DJ Dave loves to entertain, bringing you a unique experience unlike any other!

Come on down for 2 hours of fun, banter and laughs!

come join him for a rodeo rideeee

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...

We’re here at SNB Adult Beach and DJ NET is giving us a real live club-style set!

He mixes everything live, with no gaps between tracks, keeping every transition smooth, in beat and in key. There’s no fixed playlist, no practice and no editing afterward. He chooses every track right in the moment, so the whole set is completely spontaneous.

The music is MORE than great, everyone is dancing and the party is already going. Come join us! 🌴🎶



Hostess: Oceane Sky


hop://mk3.org:5002/Ocean_018/477/191/22

🎣 REEL8 FISHING SYSTEM — NOW OPEN FOR BETA TESTING!
The Official Fishing Game of NeverWorld Grid is LIVE!
Cast your line, catch real 3D mesh fish trophies, climb the live leaderboard, and compete in official contests — all free, for everyone!
✅ FREE Fishing Pole + Player HUD at every Fishing Zone kiosk
✅ Real 3D Mesh Fish Trophies delivered to your inventory
✅ Live Leaderboard & Hall of Fame at reel8fish.com
✅ Official Contests & Rare Catches
✅ Open to NWG Residents AND Hypergrid Visitors
🔜 Coming in Future Releases:
🐟 While in Beta, fish are limited to 9 varieties — many more species coming soon!
🗺 More Fishing Zones across NeverWorld Grid
🎁 Loot Catches — not just fish! Treasures, trinkets, and surprises await!
⚒ Crafting System — fish up plans, recipes and ingredients, then visit in-world Crafting Tables to complete your unique creations!
🌐 reel8fish.com
📊 reel8fish.com/leaderboard
🗺 reel8fish.com/map
📂 GitHub: github.com/mteedev/reel8_Fishing
I Can REEL8 To That! 🎣

Khiron Ametza Live
Sunday, July 19th, 2026
2pm @ Speakeasy Swinghard
Attire: Casual
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20Events/1082/1028/4...
alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV Events

http://alternatemetaverse.com:8002
Region: AMV EVENTS
Location: 1082, 1028, 42

July 19th, 2026

🗣📢 Pop Music Karaoke in Leather & Lace Style

📅 When: Sunday, July 19th 2pm - 4pm Grid/SLT/PST (SLT = SecondLife Time / PST = Pacific Standard Time)

👤 Who: Vocalists, Poets, Comedians & Short story tellers

👕 How: Wear Leather and/or Lace & Sing on our house stream OR sing using Voice inworld (voice will be enabled when it's your turn)

🗺️︎ Where: hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/TTG%20Welcome%20Area/458...

🎧 Listen: http://198.245.61.188:8000

🎴 Flyer Attached: 􀀁

🎁 Include a Gift Here: N/A

Additional Info:
July 26th People's Choice Karaoke in a Crazy Hat Style
Aug Open-Mic in the style of Pirates
Aug 9th Wheel Spin for Genre & Style
Aug 16th Wheel Spin for Genre & Style

DJ Eagle, 11 AM to 1 pm Grid Time AT Radio DJ Club
COME JOIN US FOR THE FUN We R Having 90s Rock and Pop Music

WITH - 90s Rock and Pop Music♫♫
Who - DJ Eagle
When - 11 am to 1 pm Grid Time
Date - 7-24-26
Where-hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Radio%20DJ%20Club/115/...

GBG BEACH CLUB DJ NICK GREEKLIFE
Get ready for the ultimate summer experience at GBG Beach Club!
Join us for a wild Beach Party filled with House and Trance rhythms that will keep you moving all day long.
DJ NICK spinning live beats
Sexy Host ESTI bringing the heat and summer vibes
Starts at 11 AM Grid Time
Come as you are — with swimsuit or without — freedom is the dress code.
Dance, laugh, and feel the pulse of the beach under the sun.
LIMO TAXI: hg.gbg-world.com:80:Aestria
Freedom • Music • Sun — the perfect mix for your summer.

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ THE UNDERGROUND ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ CC-CLUB Underground Party

Sunday/Sonntag 19.07.2026
◕ starts 12:00 OS grid time – startet ab 21:00 Uhr EU
good tunes, good vibes,
meet nice, open-minded people

Futurepop, Gothic, Synthpop, EBM, Cyberpunk
live in the mix with DJ CRAZY

Gute Musik, gute Stimmung,
Triff nette, aufgeschlossene Menschen
Adults Only! Nur Erwachsene !
Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:CCClub
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ The Underground ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

Miss Munk will be spinning her wheels of steel at 1 pm grid time, at The Piazza!
Bring your headphones and get on down here and listen to nonstop beat matching and full spectrum sound!



Plug the link into your map and we'll see you there.

http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

Needful Things – News

1. Sim Renovation
Needful Things is now 8 years old—and it’s time to replace the old houses with updated versions. Unfortunately, this will take some time, as a few shops are also moving to different locations. At the landing point, there’s a notecard at the Region Guide Terminal showing the current locations of the respective shops.

As always, we recommend searching for the items you’re looking for on HyperCat first and then locating the objects on Needful Things itself using the area search.

https://ww2.hypercat.info/

Once the renovations are complete, we plan to implement our own search and teleport system—Sixtus Majus will take on this project later.

2. No Public Nudity

Unfortunately, it occasionally happens that visitors enter the region unclothed. It’s difficult to tell whether this is intentional or simply because their clothing hasn’t loaded. However, the following rule applies to all my public regions:

!! NO PUBLIC NUDITY !!

I want all visitors to have the freedom to shop at Needful Things without feeling disturbed by the sight of naked avatars. Adult content in the shops (e.g., the NPC Factory with its sex NPCs) is arranged in such a way that you have to deliberately seek out these rooms yourself or with the camera and won’t accidentally stumble upon unwanted content.

I expect the same respect from all visitors. I really hate to put up “No Entry” signs, but anyone who stands naked in the kids’ shop in the future (like the woman in the recent photo) will be removed without warning.
I deliberately offer a small selection of accessories for children’s avatars, so the sexualized depiction of a visitor—especially in this particular shop—is completely out of the question!!!

3. Dinkie Accessories

Until now, Needful Things was a Dinkie-free zone. That has changed since Sixtus and I fell head over heels for these cute avatars. There are already quite a few shops in HG that offer Dinkie stuff—we don’t want to compete with them. But you’ll now find a few little items at Needful Things as well.
Have fun!


* * * * *
Needful Things – Neuigkeiten

1. Sim Renovierung
Needful Things ist inzwischen 8 Jahre alt - und wird es Zeit, die alten Häuser durch überarbeitete Versionen zu ersetzen. Das nimmt leider etwas Zeit in Anspruch, da zusätzlich ein der paar Shops in andere Häuser umziehen. Am Landepunkt gibt es eine Notecard am Region-Guide-Terminal mit der aktuellen Lage der jeweiligen Shops.

Nach wie vor empfiehlt es sich vorab auf HyperCat nach den gesuchten Artikeln zu suchen und dann auf Needful Things selbst die Objekte mittels Umgebungssuche zu ermitteln.

https://ww2.hypercat.info/

Nach Abschluss der Umbaumaßnahmen ist ein eigenes Such- und Teleportsystem geplant - Sixtus Majus wird sich diesem Projekt später zuwenden.

2. Keine öffentliche Nacktheit

Leider kommt es hier und da mal vor, dass Besucher unbekleidet die Region betreten. Ob aus Absicht oder ob die Kleidung nur nicht geladen ist, lässt sich nur schwer unterscheiden. Grundsätzlich aber gilt auf allen meinen öffentlichen Regionen:

!! KEINE ÖFFENTLICHE NACKTHEIT !!

Ich möchte, dass alle Besucher die Freiheit haben, auf Needful Things shoppen zu gehen ohne sich am Anblick nackter Avatare gestört zu fühlen. Adult-Inhalte in den Shops (z.B. der NPC Factory mit ihren Sex-NPCs) befinden sich so angeordnet, dass man bewusst diese Räume selbst oder mit der Kamera aufsuchen muss und nicht versehentlich über unerwünschte Inhalte stößt.
Den gleichen Respekt wünsche ich mir von allen Besuchern. Ich stelle nur sehr ungern Verbotsschilder auf, aber wer in Zukunft nackt im Kindershop steht (so wie die Dame auf dem Bild vor kurzem), wird in Zukunft ohne Vorwarnung entfernt.
Ich biete bewusst ein wenig Zubehör für Kinder-Avatare an, darum geht die sexualisierte Darstellung eines Besuchers - besonders in diesem speziellen Shop - überhaupt nicht!!!

3. Dinkie Zubehör

Bisher war Needful Things Dinkie-Freie-Zone. Das hat sich geändert, seit Sixtus und ich einen Narren an den putzigen Avataren gefressen haben. Es gibt schon einige Shops im HG, die Dinkie Stuff anbieten- denen wollen wir auch keine Konkurrenz machen. Aber ein paar Kleinigkeiten findet ihr inzwischen auch auf Needful Things.
Viel Spaß!

Meet the Jonathan Avatar by R. Lion, a complete male avatar pack featuring clothing, accessories, skin options, facial styles, static hand poses, and an easy to use HUD.
Have some fun, stand out, and enjoy looking different from the usual avatars.
A matching AO is also available separately in the Animation Store.
Come get it now!
Avatar at Avatar's components Store.
AO at Animation Store.