Wrote an article this morning because I was asked how I created flowers. One method is torturing prims, and I love to use the polar array in Blender to create flowers but another is to mod by creating flowers out of neat parts! For many of us it is a passion to find cool items that are full perms and then take the parts and mod them into a new item. Virtual Upcyclers---->The Art of Modding: How OpenSim Creators Turn “Found Parts” Into New Worlds
https://virtual-hg.com/index.php/vhg-magazine/

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Today Sexy Vibes Saturday
What - Stuff Happens Party
When - 11-29-25 start 12pm
Who - DJ Lia
Music - Sexy Vibes Saturday
Where - Club at Osgrid (search the word Club on your map to find us)
hop://login.osgrid.org/Club/142/129/24
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Some regions are built from mesh and textures.
This one began as a dream.

I once dreamed of Japan — cliffs draped in cherry blossoms, walkways glowing under twilight, and water that shimmered like painted silk. When I told Fred about it, he didn’t laugh or brush it off. He simply said, “Let’s build it.”

And so we did.

But there’s one moment that sealed Zensational's Sakuragawa into my heart forever.
Two years ago, on Easter morning, I logged in to find the most beautiful gift waiting for me: the glowing blue bell flowers you’ll see along the river, created by Fred and quietly placed into the land like a blessing. No announcement, no fanfare — just a pure act of creativity and kindness.

That morning, the whole region felt touched by magic.

On this day of giving thanks, I want to honor that spirit — Fred’s imagination, his generosity, and the way he brings life to every idea I hand him. Zensational's Sakuragawa exists because he believed in a dream I tried to describe half-awake.

Now I’m inviting the OpenSim community to come walk inside that dream.

Explore the bridges and lantern paths.
Rest beneath the cherry trees.
Follow the glowing flowers gifted on Easter morning.
Let this region remind you how beautiful a shared vision can become.

Visitors, photographers, wanderers — you’re welcome here.

Come see what happens when a dream is met with friendship, creativity, and the simple magic of someone saying, “Let’s make it real.”

I am thankful for you @FerdFrederix 😘 three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Zensational

Athena – dreimal Stil, dreimal Magie.

Mal wild wie ein nächtlicher Tanz auf glühendem Asphalt, mal ein Feuerwerk aus Farben, das den Sommer küsst, mal die stille Eleganz einer Frau, die weiß, was sie will.

Jede Silhouette erzählt von Mut zur Mode, von Lust am Spiel, von einem Blick, der sagt: Ich bin da – und ich bleibe. Athena ist kein Outfit. Athena ist ein Gefühl.

Alina Custom Vehicles

New in for Christmas, Side of trailer opens

Make the trailer anything you want , Stage, ect

Two different types, White Lights / Yellow lights

It has Betty's Approval

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

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

Hello Everyone, come and explore Nevermore...

* A Balloon tour is now available *

For those that have timid feet, you can stay safe high above the ground
touring this 2x2 region away from the dead and the scary.
...it's not just for Halloween. ;)

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Nevermore/60/85/71

* use shared environment for the best experience.
Hope you enjoy.

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

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

A nice Christmas poinsettia planter and a Christmas Cactus planter to decorate your region for the winter holidays. You can find them in the Garden Center building to the right of the steps inside. They are full perm and free and made by yours truly. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Synthetic Dreams is a Art Pavilion for The Wrong Biennale. If you're interested in AI and how it can enhance virtual World art, come take a look.
Opening Day Party - Today - Saturday November 8th 2025 @Noon GridTime at the Kitely Exppo Center!
grid.kitely.com:8002/Kitely Expo Center/116/95/23
https://www.syntheticdreams.info/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNFAq2LZJ_U

Stasera vi aspetta una serata Disco con DJ Tommi e la Vocalista Paristella.
Ci aspetta un mix di canzoni provenienti da diversi paesi. Buon divertimento :)

Heute Abend erwartet euch eine Disco-Nacht mit Dj Tommi unter der Moderation von Paristella.
Euch erwartet ein Mix aus verschiedenen Ländern. Habt viel Spaß.

Esta noche podrás disfrutar de una noche de discoteca con DJ Tommi presentada por Paristella.
Puedes esperar una mezcla de canciones de diferentes países.¡Que te diviertas!

Tonight, join us for a disco night with DJ Tommi. Hosted by Paristella.
You can expect a mix of songs from different countries. Have fun.


Montag, 03.11.2025
lunedì, 03/11/2025
Monday, 11/03/2025
Beginn: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT
Inizio: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT
begins: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT
Taxi: astralia.eu:8002:GameDisco

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina/110/42/22

Alina Custom Vehicles.

Now at OS grid a bigger store with easy access around the region bringing unusual and unseen vehicles in Opensim.

There are a number of other items which are copy

Over 250 different vehicles to choose from it costs nothing to look, so take home something great. New vehicles being added weekly. 30 NEW VEHICLES ADDED THIS WEEK

ALL Vehicles are driveable

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

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina/110/42/22

Some areas are still under construction


Hope to see you soon.

Alina Custom Vehicles.

Now at OS grid a bigger store bringing unusual and unseen vehicles in Opensim.

Double sim full of vehicles, over 250 different vehicles to choose from it costs nothing to look, so take home something great.

New vehicles being added weekly.

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

There are also copy items which are not Vehicles

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina/110/42/22

Some areas i am still working on



Hope to see you soon.

What is PBR?
PBR (Physically Based Rendering) is a rendering approach that uses physics-based calculations for more realistic lighting, while Blinn-Phong is a non-physically based, older shading model that approximates specular highlights. PBR uses techniques like energy conservation and microfacet models to create more accurate materials that react realistically to light, whereas Blinn-Phong often produces a plastic-like, less realistic appearance. PBR is generally more computationally efficient and produces more consistent results because it focuses on the material's properties rather than the final rendered output.

PBR (Physically Based Rendering)
- Based on physics: PBR is a collection of techniques that aim to mimic how light interacts with surfaces in the real world.
- Realistic output: It produces more realistic results because it uses inputs like the material's microfacet properties and energy conservation to calculate how light reflects.
- Consistent results: The final appearance is more predictable and consistent because it is not based on a specific "look" but on physical principles.
- Efficient: PBR is often more efficient, as it relies on a smarter implementation where a single material object contains all the necessary textures and a single drag-and-drop can apply them.
- Example textures: Uses textures like metallic, roughness, and normal maps to define the material's physical properties.

Blinn-Phong
- Approximation: It is a non-physically based shading model that approximates the appearance of light reflection.
- Less realistic output: It can produce a "plastic" or less realistic look because it doesn't account for real-world light behavior.
- Fixed pipeline: It was developed for older fixed-function graphics pipelines and works by calculating a specular highlight based on the angle between the view direction and a halfway vector, rather than the more complex rendering equation.
- Texture maps: It typically uses diffuse, specular, and other texture maps to define its appearance.


So what does that all mean? It means PBR is more efficient and better at handling how light reacts with a material, producing a more realistic rendering. So PBRs are considered materials and not simply textures, because all the bumps, surface roughness and textures are included on one packaged resource.

In the upper image, I put a light source between two cubes.
LEFT: PBR
RIGHT: Blinn_phong
You can see how the light reflects correctly on the left and the right looks more plasticy

In the bottom picture is:
LEFT: PBR Drag and drop
MIDDLE: Blinn-Phong Adjusted, meaning I turned down the default shininess
RIGHT: Default Blinn-Phong No adjustments made

Come see our latest Photo Studio 1.5
Added Light and Glow.


hg.vallands.ca:8002
http://www.vallands.ca


If you find my work valuable and want to contribute and help me keep working on, please send your donations or come rent a few weeks in Glossy Island.

Thank you for your generous donations.
https://paypal.me/valr300?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US

DJ Ted will be spinning his tunes today at 12 Noon Grid Time — now at the Halloween Pumpkin Stage instead of Bare Lilies!
Come join the fun, dance, and celebrate with friends — everyone is welcome!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Halloween%20Town/303/321...

Adorable little stuffed animals to give your home that warm "fuzzy" feeling! They're full perm and free and on the first floor of The Plaza here at the mall. You'll find them next to the little critters. Blessings and much love, Lavia.

I was playing in Meshy again and came up with a few thing for you all to enjoy, I'll be placing them in the garden center with the statues and up in the mall on the first floor later today. Blessings and much love, Lavia

AMV Autumnfest 2025 – Day 3!

Start your day at the Main Landing Point with DJ Debbie from 6–8am, bringing you the latest Autumnfest news and happenings!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

10am–1pm: AutumnFest InTribute Palooza at the InTribute Stage on AutumnFest InTribute Region – a celebration of music and memories!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AutumnFest InTribute

1pm: Icky Thump Live performing at the AutumnFest Stage on AMV AutumnFest Stage Region – don’t miss this awesome live show!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV AutumnFest Stage

Evening Finale: at 4pm with DJ Tom Southmoor spinning at the Halloween Town Hall on Halloween Town – the perfect end to a fantastic day!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:Halloween Town

Join us for another full day of music, energy, and Autumn magic at AMV Autumnfest 2025 – Day 3!

Check the Autumnfest Happening Page for more details at: https://alternatemetaverse.com/main/index.php?ccat=h

🎧 DEEP TECHNO CONNECTION – Streaming Now! 🚨
Dive into a non-stop journey of deep, hypnotic grooves with my exclusive remix session.
🔊 Pure underground vibes. No breaks. Just the beat.
▶️ Tune in now: http://aegura.harriman4.com:8048/deeptechno.mp3

https://x.com/ChanelHurricane/status/1981064824420520211

💣 For true deep techno lovers only. Lock in and let the rhythm take control.

#DeepTechno #LiveStream #RemixSet #UndergroundBeats #NowPlaying
In world sharingiscaring.family:8002:Huang (Region Anime Haunt)

Puttering with cars again because it pushes my PBR skills in new directions. Today I finally had a breakthrough with PBR glass that looks much closer to the real thing. That's transparent glass in the photos with real reflections achieved by modifying a silver PBR texture I had.

SL, and by extension Opensim, did not implement the full PBR spectrum of textures, leaving out about 5 or 6 types. One of those not included was Transmission, which communicates to the graphics engine the details of the glass surfaces. So I basically have been wracking my brain on and off trying to come as close as I can to the real thing. Today was a good day.

🍂 Autumnfest Opening Ritual with DJ Yana 🍷
As the leaves turn and the grid awakens, DJ Yana calls the flame. Let the rhythm rise, let the spirits dance. Autumn begins here.

Join us for a morning of sonic fire and mythic rhythm as DJ Yana Dakota opens Autumnfest with a set that blends glam rock, mysticism, and pure grid-shaking energy.
Expect thunder, seduction, and spectral surprises.
Featuring epic anthems like:

- Sympathy for the Devil — The Rolling Stones
- Thriller — Michael Jackson
- Xanadu — Olivia Newton-John
- Welcome to the Pleasure Dome — Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- Into the Mystic — Van Morrison

🕯️ Dancefloor vibes.
🔥 Ritual rhythm.
🎶 One unforgettable wake-up.
Location: AMV Grid
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 AM Gridtime

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

Let the music cast its spell. The flamekeeper is ready.

Alina Custom Vehicles.

Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..

Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE

Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.

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

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina.

Für alle die auf dunkle Themen keine Lust haben, biete ich heute eine Abendveranstaltung im Maurice Resort Club, mit der Möglichkeit einer Safari auf Pferderücken oder per Boot. Es wird rythmische Musik gespielt die Stressfreie Urlaubs Stimmung aufkommen läßt. Warum also nicht ein Last Minute Ticket erstehen und mit dem kleinen Inselhopper bei uns landen? Zieht an was ihr im Urlaub gerne tragt. Es geht um 20 Uhr europäische Zeit los. Wir freuen uns auf euren Besuch Tron

-- wir sprechen deutsch und englisch
hop://VirtualAfrica.spdns.org:9000/Africa/340/316/24

Hier ein bissl mehr Infos: https://opensimworld.com/hop/94580

Alina Custom Vehicles.

Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..

Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE

Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.

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

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina.

I'm so excited to report that Wolf Software Systems Ltd has signed a partnership with MariaDB. As we own the grid, we will be upgrading our databases to the latest version of Galera Cluster (5 nodes) and Maxscale. We will be working with Mariadb next week on the deployment plan.

BK Mode – trag, was dich markiert.

BK-Mode ist kein Styling. BK-Mode ist Grenzziehung. Wer sie trägt, setzt Koordinaten: scharf, direkt, unverkennbar. Keine Kompromisse, keine Erklärungen. Die Schnitte sprechen. Die Silhouetten antworten. Und wer hineinschlüpft, verschwindet nicht – er tritt auf.

BK Mode – für alle, die nicht bloß erscheinen, sondern Spuren hinterlassen.

Alina Custom Vehicles.
Bringing unusual and unseen vehicles in Opensim.
Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..
Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
In region Teleporter to make it easier to get around..
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE
All new Vendors for an easier experience
Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.
All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina

***Autumnfest 2025 Is Just Around the Corner!***

This year’s Autumnfest is going to be bigger and better than ever!
Take a sneak peek at one of the newest regions created especially for this year’s event: http://af25.amv.world

October 23rd – October 31st, 2025 - 9 Regions • 9 Days • Endless Autumn & Halloween Fun!

**Celebrate the magic of the season across:**
AMV Autumnfest, Open Mic Arts, AMV Autumnfest Stage, Surreal Autumnfest, Autumnfest InTribute, Autumnfest Halloween, Meow Fashion, Autumnfest October, and Halloween Town!

Enjoy an incredible lineup of Live Performers, DJs, Tributes, Karaoke, and a BIG Costume Party!
Plus — Storytelling, Belly Dancing, Guided Meditation, Chakra Awareness, and a Rocky Horror Show Tribute!

Don’t miss the AI Autumn & Halloween Art Show at the Crescent Moon Gallery, and get your Autumn & Halloween portraits taken by our amazing staff photographer, Zelle Mist!

Free outfits for everyone — come dressed or grab one at the event!

Check out the full event schedule on the AMV website: https://alternatemetaverse.com/main/index.php?ccat=h

¸.•*(¸.•*´ DISCO - PARTY `*•.¸)`*•.¸
mit DJ Tommy und Paristella !
con DJ Tommy e Paristella !

Freitag, 10.10.2025
Venerdì, 10/10/2025
Beginn: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT
Inizio: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT

Taxi: newlifeitaly.com:8002:NewLifeWelcome/298/120/45

***Autumnfest 2025 Is Just Around the Corner!***

This year’s Autumnfest is going to be bigger and better than ever!
Take a sneak peek at one of the newest regions created especially for this year’s event: http://af25.amv.world

October 23rd – October 31st, 2025 - 9 Regions • 9 Days • Endless Autumn & Halloween Fun!

**Celebrate the magic of the season across:**
AMV Autumnfest, Open Mic Arts, AMV Autumnfest Stage, Surreal Autumnfest, Autumnfest InTribute, Autumnfest Halloween, Meow Fashion, Autumnfest October, and Halloween Town!

Enjoy an incredible lineup of Live Performers, DJs, Tributes, Karaoke, and a BIG Costume Party!
Plus — Storytelling, Belly Dancing, Guided Meditation, Chakra Awareness, and a Rocky Horror Show Tribute!

Don’t miss the AI Autumn & Halloween Art Show at the Crescent Moon Gallery, and get your Autumn & Halloween portraits taken by our amazing staff photographer, Zelle Mist!

Free outfits for everyone — come dressed or grab one at the event!

Check out the full event schedule on the AMV website: https://alternatemetaverse.com

Update on Garden Towers Mall: Lone Wolf has moved my region to a different server, giving us an improved experience. All the hair and women's clothes have been tested by my alt from another grid. The assets should all be okay. I'm also in the process of adding some new items.