OpenCollar 8.3 is officially here! I did not create any of this, open collar is opened sourced. I brought this in for all of you to enjoy.

Get a copy, rez the box and follow the instructions.

There is also apps you can add to the collar and a remote hud.

There are several collars from arcadia to choose from with permission including a few from OpenCollar github

If you want to use your own collar, grab the box with scripts and put them in the contents tab.

please note that with versions 8.0-8.3 the leash post can no longer be rezzed from a collar or the remote.

PS. Coming soon 8.4

***OPENSIM ONLINE WEATHER SYSTEM V7 *** UPDATED RELEASE ****

************** WHAT’S NEW IN V7 COMPARED TO V6? ************
## Security and User Interface Enhancements

### Enhanced Security Features:
- **Secure API Key Storage**: API keys and sensitive location data are no longer stored in the root prim's description field. Instead, they are securely stored in a dedicated child prim named "API_key", preventing unauthorized viewing or copying of this information.

- **Automatic Data Protection on Ownership Change**: When object ownership is transferred, the script automatically detects the ownership change and securely erases all sensitive configuration data, including API keys and location settings, requiring the new owner to reconfigure the system.

### Improved User Interface:
- **Comprehensive Status Display**: The main menu now provides a complete overview of all current settings, offering visual confirmation of the configured parameters at a glance. Users can immediately see their city/location, coordinates, API key status, update interval, message preferences, and online/offline mode without needing to navigate through multiple screens.

These enhancements provide both improved security for sensitive data and better user experience through clear, immediate feedback on all system settings.


********* IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REZZED THE OPENSIM ONLINE WEATHER SYSTEM IN YOUR REGION, YOU ONLY NEED TO REPLACE THE WEATHER CONTROLLER for the V7 version!
All other scripts remain the same and will continue to work perfectly (including those from V5 or V6).

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🌦 Opensim Online Weather System V7 🌦
Bring your OpenSim region to life with real-time, dynamic weather!

✨ Features
🌍 Live weather updates for any city worldwide
🌡 Temperature shown in both °C and °F
🕒 Local time
⛅ Realistic conditions: rain, snow, drizzle, thunderstorm
🎨 Automatic weather textures and matching sounds
🕒 Customizable update interval
💡 Low-lag and optimized for OpenSim
🛠 Easy setup via a dialog menu

Transform your region instantly — rez the system, enter your city and API key, and enjoy dynamic weather all year round!

📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED ON VENDOR V7:

- SCRIPTS USED V7 (BOX);
- SOUNDS USED V7 (BOX);
- TEXTURES USED V7 (BOX);
-LOGO USED V7 (BOX);
- WEATHER SCULPT SET V7 (BOX);
- OpenSIM Online Weather Display Board V7 (SLAVE) 11 prims;
- OpenSIM Online Weather Controller V7 (MASTER) 01 prim;
- OpenSIM ONLINE THUNDERBOX V7 (SLAVE)(INVISIBLE by default);
- OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V7 (SLAVE MAIN);
- OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V7 (SLAVE SLAVE);
- OpenSIM Online Northern Lights V7 (SLAVE);
- OpenSIM Online Cloud V7 (SLAVE);
- OPENSIM WEATHER CODES UPDT 10JAN26 (NOTECARD);
- OPENSIM Thunder Caller (MASTER) HUD V7 (add me)";
- READ ME PLEASE!! (ENGLISH) v.10JAN26 (NOTECARD).


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⚙️ HOW TO USE
1 – Get your API Key
API = Application Programming Interface. It lets the weather script fetch live data from a forescast website.
Steps:
Go to: https://openweathermap.org
Sign up or log in (website will prompt you to paid subscription but choose the free one!!)
Open your profile → API keys
Create a key → copy it

2 – Rez the Weather Sculpts (You will find them inside the box "WEATHER SCULPT SET V7 (BOX)".

Rez the weather sculpts across your region - around buildings etc -
I recommend going on infra-red mode (Firestorm) by clicking CONTROL+ALT+T.
Select all sculpts →LINK THEM ALL and insert on the root prim (just select them all) and insert the script called "OpenSIM ONLINE SCULPT V7 (SLAVE)". (*)

(*) THIS SCRIPT AND ALL OTHERS USED ON THIS SYSTEM can be found at the box called "SCRIPTS USED V7 (BOX)".

3- Insert some of the textures included on the "TEXTURES FOR SCULPTS V7 (BOX)" that can be found inside the box "SCRIPTS USED V7 (BOX)"
Textures on the root prim of the linked sculpts MUST be "clear,r1,r2,r3,r4,sr1,sr2,sr3,s1,s2,s3 and s4 to script work perfectly. By default, all pieces of sculpts have already the needed textures so to not worry :)

4 –SET UP THE SYSTEM:
Rez the controller "OpenSIM Online Weather Controller V7 (MASTER) 02 prims" and click it. A dialog menu (blue menu) will prompt:
-> Choose the name of the city (English only - other languages or misspelled, script won`t fetch information). If a city name like Springfield (USA) is selected and there are 5 on that country, script will select a random one - on these cases, type "Springfield,IL,US" (Illinois, United States) so script will fetch information from the correct place. Another option is also select by lat/lon mode (latitude/longitude).
-> Click again, and insert the API KEY generated by the website.
-> Click once more, now insert the interval. and that s it.
It will send information to all soundboxes, sculpts, thunderboxes rezzed if in within same region!
Rez the display board next to the controller "OpenSIM Online Weather Display Board V7 (SLAVE) 11 prims"
-> Click the controller and click the "Update Now" button.
This action updates the info on the display board.

***** Please be patient. All changes on the dialog box, script may take up to 15 seconds to fetch the information!*****************************

5 – Optional: Add Sound & Thunder & Cloud & Nothern Lights:
Plays drizzle, rain, and blizzard sounds when told by the controller..
If no bad weather: plays birds (day) or crickets (night).

In version V7, there are now two types of SoundBoxes:

OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V7 (SLAVE MAIN);
OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V7 (SLAVE SLAVE).

How to set up:

-Rez as many “OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V7 (SLAVE SLAVE)” objects as needed in your region (optional);
- Link them all together;
- Rez only one “OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V7 (SLAVE MAIN)”;
- Link all the previously linked SoundBoxes to this one.

Important: For this to work, “OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V7 (SLAVE MAIN)” must be the root prim (the last object selected when linking). It is the box that contains the script.

And voilà — you now use one script for all SoundBoxes, and the sound will be emitted from each of them in near-perfect synchronization.

(ps) I recommend rezing them close to buildings or common public areas. DO NOT rez the sounboxes too close to each other. Believe me ,Spam sound will be unpleasant for the visitors and it won`t sound natural to your ears!

SOUNDBOXES NOW HAVE THE NIGHT SOUND (THE CRICKETS) SUPPRESSION!
* The script checks the object’s latitude and the current month!
* Tropics (≤ latitude 30°) → night sounds always play.
* Polar regions (≥ latitude 60°) → night sounds are always blocked.
* Mid-latitudes (latitude 30°–60°) → gradual suppression:

* In winter months (depending on latitude), night sounds are blocked.
* In summer months, "night" sounds play normally.
* The script stops "night" sound if suppression applies; "day","rain", "drizzle" and "snow" sounds always play normally.

-> Opensim ONLINE THUNDERBOX V7 (SLAVE):
Plays a thunder sound and flashes lightning when told by the controller.
When rezzed, by default it is invisible, please go to infra-red mode (control alt+t) to see and resize it to your needs.
PS. To test it, please add as a hud (or just add it) the "OPENSIM
Thunder Caller (MASTER) HUD" and click it. Once you see the size and position are ok, this script is no longer necessary.
Be patient. Thunder sound and the lighting will show on a random interval of time from 10 seconds to 05 minutes.

-> OpenSIM ONLINE CLOUD V7 (SLAVE):
4x4 sized sculpt cloud to rez in your region - It will show when the weather conditions told by the controller when it asks to. Otherwise it will remain invisible.
No setup needed

-> OpenSIM ONLINE Aurora Borealis V7 (SLAVE).
4x4 sized mesh to rez in your region - it will show only at nights (sun position 8 degrees above the horizon ,script will be told its DAY!

5- I rezzed the "OpenSIM Online Cloud V7 (SLAVE)" and I don`t see anything!
- If you have rezzed the controller before, if it fetches info from website and it says it not cloudy", the "OpenSIM Online Cloud V7 (SLAVE)" will remain invisible (100% transparent). - One still can see it on infra red mode (CONTROL+ALT+T)

6- Why all these boxes with the scripts, sounds, textures? Do I need them?
- It just in case one deletes something by accident so one can always recover it. Also, I do it for preventing assets lost -specially if one is from other grid!

7- I rezzed my controller, set all scupts and soundbox. I select city but nothing work. What could it be?
- Make sure city is well written in English. Also, it happens that on 1st time one rezzes the controller, it can act like this. so just reset script!
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🎉 Final Notes

This script was originally created years ago for my region by my friend Satyr Aeon (aka Malaka) and now it has been fully enhanced by ChatGPT to make it easier for the average user.
Special thx fo ElaineFae from OSW site who suggested me one could have the option of muting the message given from script.

Enjoy and share it — always FREE & FULL PERM!
— Jimmy Olsen

Last night, the HG Safari group, founded by Thirza Ember and active in Opensim for more than ten years, visited the Metaverse Museum in large numbers.
It was a wonderful evening, during which Roberto Presicci, interim co-curator of the Metaverse Museum, and I answered questions and curiosities from those present, almost all of whom were English-speaking. We used a translator to communicate with them: of course, some of the dynamics and immediacy of verbal conversation was lost, but despite this, everything went very well.
We arrived at the museum's beautiful observation deck, then moved on to the In Between exhibition and then to the exhibition rooms, visiting some of the works in the collection.
Guests from outside Grid were particularly impressed by the vastness of the museum and the variety of works on display.
I would like to thank everyone who attended, namely the friends and artists of MdM, with special thanks to Thirza Ember and her group for their interest and constant attention to the Metaverse Museum, once again demonstrating their sensitivity and curiosity towards artistic and cultural research in the Metaverse

Alina's Vehicles

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

4 +full sims of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

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

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

Khiron Ametza Live
Monday, January 26th, 2026
2 pm @ Club Fire
Join us for a wonderful hour listening to good music among amusing people!!
Bring your happiness, family, and friends!!!

http://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/
Region: Gentle Fire Grid
Location: 21,28,22
hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/Gentle%20Fire%20Grid/21/...

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:Fox Club Arena

Everyone is invited to join in A Scottish Tradition on the SevenSeas

Celebrate Burns Night on the Aurora II Cruise Ship as Clan Escotia presents Robbie Burns Night.

Including A Burns supper which is a celebration of the life and poetry of the poet Robert Burns. Traditional spirits, entertainment and dinner will be served.
Alternatives to the traditional Scottish haggis will be available for the faint of heart.

Held at the Aurora II Ballroom Deck Today (January 24th)
Starting from 10:00am (Grid time) with DJ Cliff warming up the Bag Pipes following at 11am - Clan and the Clan Band

NEW UPDATES!

it turns out Lotek is still around! She has given me permission to share the last update she did to the collars. All collars in the store have been updated. The AO on the right on the wall has been updated too. Soon more stuff will be added to the store that she has done with the udpates.

PS. 8.3 is still coming, this will be a sperate store. a few things that need fixing are being looked into. once that is done then i can finish the store.

I will like to give a big shoutout to LOTEK!

Each month, we will provide a nature-inspired gift for you to display in your home. Whether it is a unique bird, butterfly, or an item related to wildlife or floral scents, we carefully curate a special gift for you every month. We invite you to visit Fourtheme, a serene space thoughtfully created by our resident, Riley. It is an ideal environment for meditation and relaxation.

Manifest des Kreakurs Vision Boards

Ich glaube nicht an Ziele, die man sich setzt wie Möbelstücke.
Ich glaube an Bilder, die auftauchen, bevor man weiß, was sie bedeuten.

Ich glaube daran, dass Wünsche keine Schwäche sind, sondern Hinweise.
Dass Träume keine Flucht sind, sondern Entwürfe.
Dass Fantasie kein Luxus ist, sondern ein Orientierungsorgan.

Ich verweigere die Vorstellung, man müsse erst „bereit“ sein, um zu beginnen.
Bereitschaft entsteht im Tun.
Klarheit folgt der Bewegung, nicht umgekehrt.

Ein Vision Board ist kein Wunschzettel.
Es ist kein Erfolgsplan.
Es ist ein stiller Ort, an dem das Unausgesprochene Bilder findet.

Ich arbeite nicht gegen Widerstände,
ich höre ihnen zu.
Oft wissen sie mehr als der Wille.

Ich glaube nicht an kreative und unkreative Menschen.
Ich glaube an geübte und entmutigte.
Und an das Recht, neu zu üben.

Der Prozess ist wichtiger als das Produkt.
Nicht, weil das Ergebnis egal wäre,
sondern weil es sonst leer bleibt.

Ich traue langsamen Erkenntnissen.
Ich misstraue schnellen Versprechen.
Ich nehme innere Bilder ernst, auch wenn sie noch keine Sprache haben.

Ich kann meine Träume nicht fristlos entlassen.
Ich schulde ihnen noch mein Leben.

Dieses Manifest richtet sich an alle,
die spüren, dass etwas in ihnen arbeiten will,
ohne sich erklären zu müssen.

An alle, die sich erinnern wollen.
An alle, die nicht optimiert, sondern wahrhaftig leben wollen.

Das Vision Board ist kein Ende.
Es ist eine Einladung.
Und Einladungen darf man annehmen.

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Vision-Board-Workshop – Bilder finden für das, was werden will

Wenn Sie auf dem Weg sind, Ihren Wünschen und inneren Bildern Raum zu geben, kann ich Sie dabei begleiten.

In diesem Workshop arbeiten wir mit Vision Boards als schöpferischem Werkzeug. Es geht nicht darum, Ziele zu „optimieren“ oder sich selbst zu überlisten, sondern darum, sichtbar zu machen, was in Ihnen bereits angelegt ist. Bilder, Worte, Farben und Formen helfen dabei, das Unklare behutsam zu ordnen – nicht rational, sondern sinnlich und intuitiv.

Sie bereiten sich vor, indem Sie sich Zeit nehmen für eine kurze schriftliche Annäherung an Ihre aktuellen Fragen, Sehnsüchte oder Lebensentwürfe. Diese Notizen sind kein Leistungstest, sondern ein Ausgangspunkt. Im Workshop greifen wir sie auf und lassen daraus ein persönliches Vision Board entstehen. Der Prozess ist offen, langsam und respektvoll. Das Ergebnis darf sich zeigen, muss aber nichts „leisten“.

Der Workshop eignet sich für Menschen,
– die sich neu ausrichten möchten
– die an einer Schwelle stehen
– die spüren, dass etwas in Bewegung kommen will, aber noch keine Worte hat

Wir arbeiten mit Papier, Bildern, Textfragmenten und einfachen gestalterischen Mitteln. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht nötig. Fantasie ist kein Talent, sondern ein menschliches Grundvermögen – manchmal verschüttet, nie verloren.

Auf Wunsch begleite ich Sie auch über den Workshop hinaus: im Gespräch, im Schreiben oder bei der Weiterentwicklung dessen, was sichtbar geworden ist. Ein Vision Board ist kein fertiger Plan, sondern ein lebendiger Dialog mit Ihrer Innenwelt.

„Ich kann meine Träume nicht fristlos entlassen.
Ich schulde ihnen noch mein Leben.“

Vielleicht erinnern Sie sich an Zeiten, in denen Vorstellungen leicht entstanden sind, ohne Rechtfertigung, ohne Nutzenrechnung. Diese innere Freiheit ist nicht verschwunden. Sie wartet darauf, wieder angesprochen zu werden.

Erzählen Sie mir von dem, was Sie bewegt – persönlich oder schriftlich. Ich begleite Sie ein Stück auf Ihrem Weg und öffne mit Ihnen den Blick: nach innen und nach außen. Sie werden merken, wie viel Klarheit, Lebendigkeit und Orientierung aus scheinbar einfachen Bildern entstehen kann.

Kreativität hilft nicht nur beim Erschaffen von Kunst, sondern beim Leben selbst. Sie ist eine Übung. Und jede Übung beginnt mit einem ersten, freundlichen Schritt.

Alina's Vehicles

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

4 full sims of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

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

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

Jan. 25th - Famous Songs of TV & Movies in a Steampunk Style

っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Come share your talent with us or just listen!

*~* Sunday's 2pm -4pm Grid/PST*~*

Genre: Famous Songs of TV & Movies (comedians, story tellers, singers)
Attire: Steampunk

Perfection isn't required. Sing on our House Stream or sing in Local using your voice. Not comfy singin'... sit back, relax, & listen or dance til the cows come home. Either way git-on down here!

This week we'll be singing at The Shit Show!
hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Wicked%20Waves/564/540/...

Themes change weekly

Feb 2nd - Power Ballads & Love Songs in a Valentine's Day Style!

16 Jahre Dorenas World.
Samstag den 17.01.2026
💚Ich bedanke mich bei allen für den wundervollen Eventabend. Danke an Rubeus für seine schöne Lesung, und danke an Wolem für sein fantastisches Live-Konzert. Danach erfreute uns Rubeus mit einer tollen Aftershow-Party. Ich freue mich auf weiterhin gemeinsame Zeiten mit euch.💚

16 Years of Dorena's World.

Saturday, January 17, 2026
💚Thank you all for the wonderful evening. Thank you to Rubeus for his beautiful reading, and thank you to Wolem for his fantastic live concert. Afterwards, Rubeus treated us to a great after-show party. I look forward to many more times together.💚

SINGER ICKY THump Live on Stage, Bringing his best Songs for you, Accoustic Versions. Inner City Dance Club brings you British Singer / Guitarist Icky Thump (icky Flux in SL)
A Blues man by heart playing a mix of songs, putting his unique twist on them!
Icky sings with strong "Dylan-esque" vocals, plays guitar, and stompbox .

DJ TYLER - Moonlight Show 2am - 4am grid
Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to 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/30...

Samstag den 17.01.2026
19:00 Lesung Rubeus Helgerud
20:00 Wollem Wobbit Live „Still Alive“
Danach Aftershowparty mit Rubeus Helgerud
dorenas-world.de:8002:landing

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Saturday, January 17, 2026

7:00 PM Reading by Rubeus Helgerud
8:00 PM Wollem Wobbit Live “Still Alive”
After-show party with Rubeus Helgerud
dorenas-world.de:8002:landing

Celebration of Life for Emmalena Damour
SATURDAY JAN 17
1:00PM Gridtime
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at Damour Da Kea Region in KEA Nation of Digiworldz.
All are welcome to attend
hop://login.digiworldz.com:8002/Damour%20De%20Kea/190/122/...

Girls Power
EINZIGARTIGER SOUND: Ein Set von Hellkiss ist mehr als eine Playlist. Es ist eine sorgfältig kuratierte Reise durch die Genres, gespickt mit eigenen Edits und einer unverwechselbaren, Note
UNIQUE SOUND: A set from Hellkiss is more than just a playlist. It is a carefully curated journey through genres, peppered with original edits and a distinctive, touch.
16.01.2026
20.00 Uhr /11SLT

Wake Up with DeeJay Sofee! this Morning.

It’s time for that Breakfast Vibe - today from 6AM to 8AM grid time at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!

It's time to Bounce out of your Bed and grab your coffee mug, and teleport over to the Main Landing Point.

Let DeeJay Sofee wake your Friday morning up with a BIG BANG to start your day. (It's not going to be a quiet Morning)

Today’s Genre: Sofees Morning Style (TUNES)!!!.

Come on over and Wake up the Sofee Way and celebrate being alive this beautiful Friday morning!

Location:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...
See you there! :-))

BloodMoon RolePlay – Vampire & Lycan System
Public launch: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 9:00 AM (European Time)

🌐 Official website:
https://bloodmoonpack.com/

👤 Player profile example:
https://bloodmoonpack.com/pages/player.php?id=52

👤 Hypergrid Player profile example:
https://bloodmoonpack.com/pages/player.php?id=53

▶️ Official YouTube channel (videos coming soon):
https://www.youtube.com/@Bloodmoon-r6m

✨ New Style Alert in Little City! ✨

Die neue Kollektion von Legacy und Lara X ist da! 👗🔥

Entdecke die heißesten neuen Styles, die ab sofort in Little City eingetroffen sind. Egal ob eleganter Chic oder cooler Streetstyle – hol dir die exklusiven Looks von Legacy und Lara X und setze dein Statement.

Besuche uns jetzt und finde deine neuen Lieblingsstücke! 🛍️✨

Available for all [TTG]PUBLIC Group Members at [TTG]!

New "Jenna Classic Avatar" Copy Only Now Available in A NU U (a new you) store at [TTG]Welcome Area. Take this tp and wait until you rez fully then click this tp link again and it should take you directly to the store. IF not, when you land turn left and walk down the steps to the shops lined along the left side and you'll see A NU U located in the corner store on the far right.

*Added a few extra skins & make up too
hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Twiztid%20Timez%20Welco...

EuroDance NIGHT mit DJ DARKWOLF
Bist du bereit, den Abend zum Beben zu bringen?
Wenn die Schatten länger werden und der Bass einsetzt, gibt es nur einen Ort, an dem du sein musst!
EURODANCE CLUB
Erlebe eine explosive Mischung aus Beats, Energie und Community.
DJ Darkwolf übernimmt das Pult und liefert euch den Sound, den ihr braucht!
Wann 10.01.2026 20:00 Uhr /11SLT
adult-life.de:8002:Shopping Fun

Thanks to my beautiful husband @alexme for taking the time and effort to sort out my awesome new avi and to the brillian @AuroraAsteria for her stunning skins and detail. I love it. Thank you 💕🥰💋❤️

It’s time for that Breakfast Vibe - today from 6AM to 8AM grid time at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!

It's time to Bounce out of your Bed and grab your coffee mug, and teleport over to the Main Landing Point.

Let DeeJay Sofee wake your Friday morning up with a BIG BANG to start your day. (It's not going to be a quiet Morning)

Today’s Genre: Sofees Morning Style (DANCE) to the BEATS!!!.

Come on over and Wake up the Sofee Way and celebrate being alive this beautiful Friday morning!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

SECURITY: How your grid CAN handle HG traveler assets.

Opensimulator documentation is available but how many of us fully utilize it?

I have a confession to make: I feel like a complete imbecile! I followed instructions on some klutz of a website which gave me instructions on running a standalone grid... GREAT... everything is up and running smoothly. Now lets build some worlds and secure my....

EGAD! Suddenly, it dawned on me, I have been using this software for years and I did not completely READ THE F⭐⭐⭐ING MANUAL!

As a refugee from several worlds, my hosting journey began with a standalone setup, where I was blissfully unaware of the complexities involved in the handling of assets from hypergrid travelers. As a former Kitely merchant, I am looking into ways people can interact with my creations without taking them. Out of ignorance, I took the wrong security measures.

One of the common misconceptions that led to limitations, such as banning prim or mesh attachments (to avoid cheating) at Dismayland, is the belief that the server must download and store visitor assets to display them properly. This is not entirely true. By applying specific precautions, you can prevent visitor assets from being stored or affecting your environment.

So if you do not want "SL-Lara" on your grid, or you do not want the rot from someone's full suitcase, you can rest in the comfort of knowing their assets will not infect your world if you take the following precautions...

Restricting the ability for hypergrid visitors to rez objects or execute scripts is crucial. By doing so, you can effectively ensure that their assets are not saved in your database, significantly reducing the risks of unwanted modifications or overwrites. This approach provides a balanced way to maintain control over your creations while still offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy your content visually.

By understanding how asset management works in OpenSim and applying the correct security measures, you can create an environment that respects the creative efforts of your residents while sharing the beauty of your virtual worlds with others.

This approach is not without caveats: when you travel to other worlds, you WILL appear as a blob while your viewer shows you a cached appearance. It will not stop copycats, the most determined rippers can easily grab what is seen, but without your code and hidden assets, those useless rips end up in stuff boxes, wasting valuable server resources. There is nothing I enjoy more than making clever obstacles in today's virtual 'Wild Wild West'!

TL;DR: When we share knowledge openly and freely, EVERYONE BENEFITS.

Sonntag:
🎰 Viva Las Vegas – Party Night! 🎲
Mach dich bereit für eine glitzernde Online‑Nacht voller Spaß und guter Musik!
DJ Kai und Plattenschubse Marina bringen den perfekten Vegas‑Sound,
dazu gibt’s ein kleines, feines Showprogramm als Überraschung.
Sei dabei und lass die Lichter von Las Vegas für einen Abend bei uns aufleuchten!

Wake Up with DeeJay Sofee! this Morning.

It’s time for that Breakfast Vibe - today from 6AM to 8AM grid time at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!

It's time to Bounce out of your Bed and grab your coffee mug, and teleport over to the Main Landing Point.

Let DeeJay Sofee wake your Friday morning up with a BIG BANG to start your day. (It's not going to be a quiet Morning)

Today’s Genre: Sofees Morning Style (DANCE) to the BEATS!!!.
Come on over and Wake up the Sofee Way and celebrate being alive this beautiful Friday morning!

Location:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

See you there! :-))

Just as stars shine brightest on the darkest nights, we too can find our inner light in difficult times. May your light shine even brighter in 2026, illuminating your own path and guiding others.

Each new year is a magical opportunity to start over. Leave behind what no longer serves you and embrace the unknown with courage. The future is full of possibilities and promises.

Happy New Year!
That's what we wish for everyone!
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Assim como as estrelas brilham mais intensamente nas noites mais escuras, também podemos encontrar nossa luz interior nos momentos difíceis. Que em 2026 sua luz brilhe ainda mais forte, iluminando seu próprio caminho e guiando os outros.

Cada novo ano é uma oportunidade mágica de recomeçar. Deixe para trás o que não serve mais e abrace o desconhecido com coragem. O futuro é cheio de possibilidades e promessas.

Feliz Ano Novo!
E´o que desejamos a todos!
Klaus e Rebekah Mikaelson

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ Welcome 2026 ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ Welcome 2026 Party
Thursday/Donnerstag 01.January 2026
◕ starts 16:00 OS grid time – startet ab 1:00 Uhr EU
DJ CRAZY Onasis
DJ TOMI Balboa

We cordially invite you to ring in the new year 2026 in an unforgettable club atmosphere.
At CLUB ICE, we'll be popping the corks and pumping the bass. We'll be serving up the hottest tracks from pop, dance,
urban, and electro – the perfect mix for a night of dancing.
Celebrate a fresh start to the new year with friends and like-minded people.
Let's make some memories!
We look forward to seeing you

Wir laden euch herzlich ein, das neue Jahr 2026 in einer unvergesslichen Club-Atmosphäre zu begrüßen.
Im CLUB ICE lassen wir die Korken knallen und die Bässe wummern. Wir servieren euch die heißesten Tracks aus Pop,
Dance, Urban und Electro – die perfekte Mischung für eine durchtanzte Nacht.
Feiert mit Freunden und Gleichgesinnten einen frischen Start ins neue Jahr. Let's make some memories!
Wir freuen uns auf euch

working on speeding up FSAssetService, i noticed in the loop it's got hard-coded 1 second delay per asset. So on a simple thing with 30 assets that's an extra 30 second of nada nothing. I added config option in Robust.HG.ini under

[AssetService]
WriteSleepMs = 10

so that's 10ms or .01 seconds instead of 1000ms but you can adjust in the config how you like it. in the Writer() function i changed Thread.Sleep(1000); to Thread.Sleep(m_WriteSleepMs); (which pulls value from config, defaults to 1000 if dne)

I also moved the spool directory to RAM disk where it determines the hash, and it checks the RAM disk for existing file instead of hitting the drive. Then it does the actual movement from spool to data directory in a background thread without blocking. So far I'm seeing simple remote objects imported over HG taking about 20 seconds that took about 3 minutes originally. Anyway if you want to test it out there's just one file change. https://codeberg.org/fionasweet/FSAssetService
let me know . If I didn't break anything maybe i'll submit a PR upstream.

Open Mic Today at Twiztid Sizta'z Shit Show Karaoke located in the Region of Wicked Waves, Twiztid Timez Grid.

Come share your talent with us! Tell a couple jokes, read a short story or sing.
Sunday 2-4pm Grid/SLT/PST
Here's your ride: hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Wicked%20Waves/564/540/...

# 📺 LIGHTS, CAMERA, NEVERWORLD! 📺

## The NeverTV Network is Coming to Life - And YOU'RE Invited to Make History!

**Residents and Friends of Neverworld Grid**, something extraordinary is happening...

We're not just launching a TV station - we're building a **full broadcast network** where YOUR creativity takes center stage! NeverTV is coming soon with regularly scheduled programming, and we want YOU to be part of the magic both in front of AND behind the camera!

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## 🎬 BE THE STAR - Or The Crew - Or BOTH!

### We're Looking For:

✨ **SHOW HOSTS** - Got personality? We want to see it!
📹 **CAMERA OPERATORS** - Capture the action from every angle
🎭 **DIRECTORS** - Bring your creative vision to our productions
📰 **NEWS ANCHORS & FIELD REPORTERS** - Break the stories that matter in Neverworld
🎨 **EDITORS** - Polish our content into broadcast-ready gold
📋 **PROGRAM DIRECTORS** - Help shape our schedule and content strategy
👥 **BEHIND-THE-SCENES CREW** - Every production needs talented support!

**No experience required** - just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! We'll train you on our in-world studio sets and multi-camera production techniques.

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## 🌟 WANT YOUR OWN SHOW? NOW'S YOUR CHANCE!

We're offering **select Residents their own regularly scheduled program** on the NeverTV Network!

### Show Ideas We'd Love to See:

🍳 **Cooking Shows** - Share your favorite recipes
💬 **Talk Shows** - Interview fascinating grid residents
😂 **Comedy Shows** - Make Neverworld laugh
🎪 **Variety Shows** - Showcase multiple talents
🛍️ **Shopping Shows** - Feature amazing Neverworld Marketplace products
🏗️ **Building Tutorials** - Teach texturing, scripting, mesh creation
🎨 **Animation Workshops** - Share your technical skills
✨ **And Whatever YOU Dream Up!**

### 📝 Become a Broadcast Partner!

**Apply Now:** https://neverworldgrid.com/nevertv-broadcast-partner-form/

Tell us about your show concept and why you'd be perfect for NeverTV!

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## 🎥 Join Us for Show Tapings!

Even if you're not ready to be on camera, **come be our LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE!** Attend tapings of exciting shows like:

📺 **NeverNews** - Your source for grid happenings
🗺️ **Explore Neverworld** - Discover hidden gems across the grid
🎬 **5th Axis Productions** - Original programming
...and many more sister programs in the NeverTV Family!

Watch for taping schedules and be part of the energy that makes great television!

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## 🚀 This Is Just The Beginning

We're building state-of-the-art production facilities with multiple studio sets, professional scheduling, and a growing content library. As NeverTV grows, so do the opportunities for YOU to shine!

**Visitors:** There's never been a better time to become a Resident! Join a community that's creating something truly special together.

**Residents:** This is YOUR network. Let's make Neverworld the most entertaining grid in the metaverse!

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### 📺 **NeverTV Network** 📺
*Where Every Resident is a Star*

**Coming Soon to a Virtual TV Near You!**

👉 **Apply to be a Broadcast Partner:** https://neverworldgrid.com/nevertv-broadcast-partner-form/
🌐 **Visit Neverworld Grid:** hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002:NW Welcome
💬 **Questions? Contact Us:** Discord: https://discord.gg/qahGrfHN

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