Sadly... It seems there's a loss of interest among the general population for all things metaverse... People are moving on to other games, or not playing games at all any more, and taking on additional real life work to offset the crazy inflation happening around the world... I've noticed huge down turns in the numbers of people getting into virtual worlds lately. Can't say I blame 'em... All the name calling, in fighting, back biting, hate spewing, trolling, and worse going around.
But it is what it is... What is it? You ask... Well, it's such a huge reduction in numbers that only a small percentage of "hard-core" virtual lifers remain... It's sad... It's unfortunate... We have seen many grids recently shutting their doors and I fear we will see many more admins clicking the red power off button in the future. Anyway to all those leaving, I bid you safe travels, and a happy life. Remember us few lone die-hard souls forever permafrosted into the fabric of the metaverse...

A stunning render of Fantasy Land, a quaint and whimsical village of mushroom houses. The scene features adorable, colorful houses with mushroom caps, each with unique architectural details. An inviting pathway winds through the village, leading to a cozy-looking central gathering spot. The soft, glowing sunlight creates a warm atmosphere, and the surrounding forest is filled with vibrant flora and fauna.
Joesplace.cool:8002

Möge die Weihnachtszeit euch eine Pause des Alltags schenken und euch Zeit geben, die wirklich wichtigen Dinge zu schätzen. Inmitten der Hektik des Lebens ist es diese Zeit des Jahres, die uns daran erinnert, was wirklich zählt: Familie, Freunde und die Liebe, die wir teilen. Frohe Weihnachten allen !!!
Eure Nasti

As many of you wonderful peeps out there know Diva, who created this region, sadly passed away in December 2020. We have kept the region live by request from her family and from the many users who frequently visit this region. We continue to update the region and have done a little cleanup as our wonderful Diva passed in the middle of part of the build. Dynamic Worldz will continue to sponsor this region as so many of you find it so valuable.

Priscilla paid me a visit. She couldn't do anything to my sim... at all... But I hit her with a bolt of lightning seen here in this video, also with an elven attack, and orbiters (lol), followers, and a clouder. heheheh Double click the picture for a bigger view of priscilla hanging helplessly in the air, being jerked around by magic. hahahaha. She finally got mad and ran off... :)

Uhmmm I made a thing that detects greifers in sandboxes and kicks and bans them. Check this out. It's also a 3d radar, and shows people flying around and moving around on the sim. Get yours at cyberdatastorm.com:8002:FreeMagic

AMERICAN ELM TREE (Ulmus americana) NEW RELEASE *** Available for FREE and FULL PERM at FOREST AREA, BOX 06!
- Low prim mesh models! Up to 12 trees into one single prim"
- Seasonal textures included!

Enjoy :)

Hi Folks
Nice that you are all still here. Friends, envious, haters and hackers I love you all. You think Rakis is dead? Noooooo! 8 unix grid now run fine. ♥ You want my OAR's e.g. Free House Sim 1 + 2 and more? Then go to my website and get it. Hacker, trying to hack the website. The surprise will be great. :-D
https://www.rakisworld.ch/oar/
have fun.
DMCA blah blah: Everything has to be passed on to CMT. Just as we got it from the creator. Later access changes go by our ass. For lawyers: info@rakisworld.ch IGE IPI CH
Charge for your own work, but take everything from others for free !? Steal all CMT right and left and pass on NO mod, NO copy, NO trance. Those are the ones that should be banned from OS!

Best Regards
Rakis Heron

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

Some travelers collect postcards.

Others collect stories.

The Intergalactic Traveler has wandered the Hypergrid longer than anyone can remember. His suitcase has crossed star systems, his passport is full of stamps from worlds that no longer exist, and he never travels without a towel.

If you ask him where he's from, he'll tell you that's the least interesting question.

If you ask where he's going next...

He'll invite you along. Packed Suitcase included

Note: The promotional artwork is concept art created to represent each character. The downloadable OpenSimulator avatars are original creations built specifically for Gallumbits and are provided free with full permissions for anyone who enjoys roleplay, storytelling, and customization.

✨ Diamonds are the girl’s best friends – und manchmal sind sie mehr als das.

Sie sind das Funkeln, das jede Bewegung begleitet, das leise Versprechen von Stil und Selbstbewusstsein.

Diese Schmuckstücke erzählen keine einzelnen Geschichten – sie fließen ineinander wie Glanz und Eleganz. Halsketten, Schulterketten und Fußschmuck verschmelzen zu einem Statement: Luxus mit Persönlichkeit.

Ein Hauch von Glamour, ein Augenzwinkern von Rebellion, und das Gefühl, dass jedes Detail zählt. BK Mode fängt genau diesen Moment ein – wenn Schmuck nicht nur getragen, sondern gelebt wird. Denn wahre Schönheit ist nicht laut – sie strahlt.

Meet the Sporekin Couple—two gentle forest dwellers inspired by the quiet beauty of mushrooms and ancient woodlands.

Designed for OpenSimulator, these unique avatars bring a touch of fantasy to your adventures, roleplay, storytelling, or simply exploring the grid together. Whether you're wandering enchanted forests or creating your own magical world, the Sporekin Couple offers a distinctive look unlike anything else.

Available now at Gallumbits – The Last Restaurant at the End of the Universe as FREE, full-perm avatars for OpenSimulator.
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002/Eccentrica%20Gallumbits/393/506/54

"Every great adventure begins with a single spore."

There are people in every community who give everything and ask for nothing in return. In the OpenSimulator metaverse, Fred Beckhusen — known to thousands by his avatar name Ferd Frederix — is that person. An engineer, programmer, 3D artist, world-builder, and open source advocate, Fred has spent nearly two decades quietly making OpenSim easier, richer, and more welcoming for everyone who enters it. His tools run on grids around the world. His scripts are embedded in regions he will never visit. His generosity has shaped the virtual lives of people he has never met.

https://virtual-hg.com/index.php/fred-beckhusen_ferd-frede...
https://www.reddit.com/r/DreamGrid/comments/1u368ya/fred_b...

Just playing with pics taken on my sim TROMSO and using Gemini AI to enhance it. If someone is insterested, this is the original pic taken today: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/12580643199676580...

HOW I MAKE VISUAL SHOWS TUTORIAL

I was asked many times about how I create the visual shows such as the ones I made for HIE, just yesterday, the talented artist Tina Bey asked me to explain my process to her. So I decided to create a tutorial in spanish for her, but I quickly realized that this work should benefit more people; with this in mind, I created the English and French versions.
I really hope the tutorial is clear enough to be understood. Anyway I can help you if you are more questions.

The tutorial is available in SOUP section in Cherry Freebies region

pangeagrid.de:8002:Cherry Freebies

Here I am in front of the x-mas tree Luna Lunaria built for me one day before she passed away and put at her house in NORGE sim.
RIP, my friend. Hope you next life u still can build and script and it be a nice and lovely shinny PBR one like stuffs you had built here :)

🎃 It's time to scream with joy... and fear! 🕸️
A new Halloween Sim has arrived on the Sciattisi Grid! 👻
Among fogs, pumpkins, and mysterious noises in the night, a spooky world awaits you where every step could hide a surprise (or a monster!).

💀 To make your evenings even more... monstrously fascinating, we've prepared special outfits perfect for every creature of the night!

Come and discover our new Sim: let the atmosphere captivate you, dance with the ghosts, and let yourself be tempted by the dark side of fun!

🕷️ Sciattisi Grid – New Halloween Sim
Where terror meets style. 🦇
hop://sciattisigrid.it:8002/Halloween/89/106/23

🌞 Happy Sunday to all Opensim friends!
Today in Sciattisi, there are two unmissable new additions!

✨ Want to give your bedroom a special touch?
Discover "Marigold_Bedroom": a romantic, elegant, and timeless style, rich in details that will make even the most distracted hearts fall in love.

🌴 Or… dream of your own little corner of paradise on the beach?
Let yourself be won over by "Dreamy_Cabana_Bedroom": fresh, romantic, and perfect for creating an intimate space where you can lose yourself in your dreams… or share them with someone special 😉.

Both furnishings are:
✅ Complete with animations
✅ With extra materials and meticulous details

🎉 Come and discover them, we look forward to seeing you in Sciattisi for an experience you won't want to miss!
hop://sciattisigrid.it:8002/SciattiShopCenter/33/108/22

P.S. For all those who always have something to say, the photos were taken and edited by me, "Eva Kant"

NORGE - DET NORSKE LANDET i OPENSIM
8x8 VAR Region based on Tromsfylkeskommune (North Norway).
4 Cities connected by roads system - vehicles rezers available at main TP area and at several spots.
Make sure your draw distance is set for at least 300 meters and EEP sky is enabled.
Weather, flora and EEP as RL Norway.
City on picture: Setermoen

✨ Exploding news from Sciattisi! ✨
Today we have lots of new K-Pop dances ready to make us go wild! Perfect for your themed evenings, to dance all together like in a real idol choreography.

You want to try them try them, right? 😍
Then don't waste time... we're waiting for you!

💃🕺 Take a Taxi and come dance with us!

hop://sciattisigrid.it:8002/SciattiShopAnimation/107/132/2...

Aurelys était incomplète, je vous prie de m'excuser pour cet oublie.
Aurelys a déployé ses ailes, prête à vous accompagner. Belle exploration au cœur d’Agartha !
Bonne visite!

hop://agartha.ovh:8002/Agartha/64/186/1514

Since I released the Cinema Complex last year, I've had a few of you ask if you could get just the ballroom section I created for it. That new ballroom is now nearly complete with brand new pbr textures (as shown), as well as older fallback textures so that everyone will see something. I'll post in a couple of days when it's complete.

**A Tribute to Verna Avril: DJ, Creator, and Friend**
Today, we pause to honor and celebrate the extraordinary Verna Avril, a beloved DJ at Event Plaza, an accomplished builder, and a cherished friend to so many. Verna has recently been diagnosed with late-stage cancer, and while the news has left us heartbroken, her unwavering spirit continues to shine brightly in the time she has left.

For those who have had the privilege of knowing Verna, you know her as a force of nature. Her music has been the heartbeat of Event Plaza, where she transforms gatherings into magical experiences, spinning tracks that bring people together and create memories that last a lifetime. As a DJ, Verna doesn’t just play music—she shares her soul through every beat and rhythm.

Beyond her music, Verna is a visionary builder and creator. She owns and curates numerous regions, each a testament to her incredible talent and love for creating beautiful spaces. Her worlds are filled with life, imagination, and wonder—a reflection of her boundless creativity and dedication.

Verna’s style and charisma are as unforgettable as her music. Always impeccably dressed in her signature short black dresses, she carries herself with grace and confidence that inspire those around her. But it’s her warmth, kindness, and generosity that truly make her unforgettable.

In this challenging time, Verna has shown us the depth of her strength. Even as she faces this diagnosis, she continues to remind us of the importance of living fully, loving deeply, and creating beauty wherever we can.

As her community, let us rally around her with our love and support. Share your stories, your memories, and your gratitude for the joy she’s brought into your life. Let’s celebrate Verna Avril—not just for what she’s accomplished, but for who she is: a beacon of light, creativity, and love.

We don’t know how much time we have left with her, but we do know this—every moment with Verna is a gift. Let’s cherish these moments together and honor her legacy, now and always.

Stay strong, Verna. You are loved more than words can express. 💖

Aussie and I will be hosting an event to celebrate our friend Verna Avril. In the meantime, please post messages for her here as she cannot be in Opensim but can read this website. Thank you in advance for posting for her! I will make all the messages and stories into an online book for Verna.

'...And ye shall be free from slavery. And as a sign that ye be really free, ye shall be naked in your rites. And ye shall dance, sing, feast, make music and love all in my praise.
For mine is the ecstasy of the spirit, and mine also is joy upon Earth, for my law is love unto all beings...'

Today is the day!!! I am so excited to finally open the gallery for all to enjoy! Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me over this long journey to get here. I can't wait to see you all! Noon grid time. Formal because we like to dress up!
grid.genesis-roleplay.org:8002:Le Beau Retrouve

Die Botschaft von Weihnachten:
Es gibt keine größere Kraft als die Liebe.
Sie überwindet den Hass
wie das Licht die Finsternis.
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The message of Christmas:
There is no greater power than love,
she overcomes hatred,
like light the darkness.
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