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FEATURED Gentle Fire Welcome 0 Users 11 0 Gentle Fire Grid protects its peace, and we proudly stand with every resident who calls this place home.
This grid is shaped not by objects or scenery, but by the spirit of its people — their unity... |
Bingo Bingo Bingo! at 8am - 10am SLT (4pm - 6pm UK)
Come and join us for a few Games of Bingo
And have a laughter and a banter
Experience a new Bingo system, made special for AMV!
everybody is welcome to come and play
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...
Come and join us for a few Games of Bingo
And have a laughter and a banter
Experience a new Bingo system, made special for AMV!
everybody is welcome to come and play
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...
- Es stehen wieder freie Server zur Vermietung -
- Dual Xeon
- Arbeitsspeicher: 128GB hoch bis 384GB
- Festplatten: 2 x Betriebsystem (Raid 1) - Daten Festplatten ab 1TB (Hardware Raid)
- Eigene IP Adresse
- Voller Zugriff (keine Ports gesperrt)
- 1 Gigabit Anbindung
- Betriebsystem frei wählbar (System wird von uns aufgespielt)
Bei echtem Interesse bitte PM an mich.
- Dual Xeon
- Arbeitsspeicher: 128GB hoch bis 384GB
- Festplatten: 2 x Betriebsystem (Raid 1) - Daten Festplatten ab 1TB (Hardware Raid)
- Eigene IP Adresse
- Voller Zugriff (keine Ports gesperrt)
- 1 Gigabit Anbindung
- Betriebsystem frei wählbar (System wird von uns aufgespielt)
Bei echtem Interesse bitte PM an mich.
🌴 WHAT WILL YOU BUILD ON YOUR OWN PRIVATE ISLAND? 🌴
Imagine having your very own island—a place where your creativity has no limits, your imagination can run wild, and you can create a little piece of paradise that is uniquely yours!
🌺 This breathtaking hideaway was created by one of our talented Friends Grid residents. She transformed her island into a beautiful, peaceful retreat where she can escape the everyday hustle, unwind, and simply enjoy the world she has created.
That's the beauty of Friends Grid. We provide the space, but YOU bring it to life! Whether your dream is a tropical paradise, a cozy seaside cottage, a magnificent castle, or a secluded forest sanctuary, the possibilities are endless.
🏝️ YOUR ISLAND. YOUR VISION. YOUR HOME.
✨ LIMITED FREE ISLANDS AVAILABLE! ✨
Friends Grid is offering a limited number of FREE, full-sim-sized islands with 10,000 prims to people who are looking for more than just a place to build. We're looking for residents who want to make Friends Grid their main virtual home, put down roots, make lasting friendships, and become part of our welcoming, growing community.
❤️ Because at Friends Grid, we're not just building islands. We're building a community.
📩 Interested in claiming your own piece of paradise?
Contact @zuzubahro or @safinemahoe2 for more information.
🌐 https://friends-grid.com/
Come for the free island. Stay for the friendships.
#FriendsGrid #OpenSim #VirtualWorlds #FreeLand #VirtualCommunity #OpenSimulator #VirtualLiving #BuildYourDream
Imagine having your very own island—a place where your creativity has no limits, your imagination can run wild, and you can create a little piece of paradise that is uniquely yours!
🌺 This breathtaking hideaway was created by one of our talented Friends Grid residents. She transformed her island into a beautiful, peaceful retreat where she can escape the everyday hustle, unwind, and simply enjoy the world she has created.
That's the beauty of Friends Grid. We provide the space, but YOU bring it to life! Whether your dream is a tropical paradise, a cozy seaside cottage, a magnificent castle, or a secluded forest sanctuary, the possibilities are endless.
🏝️ YOUR ISLAND. YOUR VISION. YOUR HOME.
✨ LIMITED FREE ISLANDS AVAILABLE! ✨
Friends Grid is offering a limited number of FREE, full-sim-sized islands with 10,000 prims to people who are looking for more than just a place to build. We're looking for residents who want to make Friends Grid their main virtual home, put down roots, make lasting friendships, and become part of our welcoming, growing community.
❤️ Because at Friends Grid, we're not just building islands. We're building a community.
📩 Interested in claiming your own piece of paradise?
Contact @zuzubahro or @safinemahoe2 for more information.
🌐 https://friends-grid.com/
Come for the free island. Stay for the friendships.
#FriendsGrid #OpenSim #VirtualWorlds #FreeLand #VirtualCommunity #OpenSimulator #VirtualLiving #BuildYourDream
Richi's Music Call
-the ultimate cult show-
On 10.15, 2026, , at 10 p.m. inworld, we'll be kicking off Richi's Music Call at the TimeBandit in the Moonrose Grid.
Let's enjoy a little musical vacation for our hearts and souls together.
Everyone is always welcome.
Providing sound: Richi Rizzoli
Stream: https://stream.laut.fm/radiorockt
Streaming URL: https://stream.laut.fm/radiorockt
-the ultimate cult show-
On 10.15, 2026, , at 10 p.m. inworld, we'll be kicking off Richi's Music Call at the TimeBandit in the Moonrose Grid.
Let's enjoy a little musical vacation for our hearts and souls together.
Everyone is always welcome.
Providing sound: Richi Rizzoli
Stream: https://stream.laut.fm/radiorockt
Streaming URL: https://stream.laut.fm/radiorockt
DJ Ting is back for your breakfast show
Come on over and enjoy tunes from the 70's
All your fave Disco Classics
The Party is on, Look forward to seeing you there
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...
Come on over and enjoy tunes from the 70's
All your fave Disco Classics
The Party is on, Look forward to seeing you there
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...
https://youtu.be/4mAypwC40rg
WolfViewer "Fixing Frog" (7.2.4 w67): a real sky, Wolf Experiences and new building tools
Everything new since Space Rabbit, including the Smiling Frog update.
☁️ A real sky on Wolf Territories
WolfViewer now draws its own sky on every Wolf Territories region: a real atmosphere, with 3D clouds you can see from below, from the side and from above. Press WE in the navigation bar to switch it on or off.
🌦️ Clouds that match the weather
Puffy cumulus low down, altocumulus in the middle, thin cirrus up high. When thunder is forecast, towering clouds build up kilometres tall. Regions tied to a real place get that place's real weather and real time of day.
✈️ The sky changes as you fly
Cross into another region, even far out over the sea, and its sky comes in over a few seconds.
🌠 Shooting stars on clear nights, and light that adapts like a camera between day and night.
🌧️ Choose your own weather
In the World menu, under Weather, pick rain, snow or fog for yourself, even when the region has its own weather.
Each region starts with its own weather when you arrive.
🎢 Wolf Experiences
In the Wolf World menu, choose Wolf Experiences: pick something to do and go straight there. Fly Concorde, ride into a Wild West
town, land on Jupiter's moon Europa, and more.
📅 What's on
The grid's events for the week, with posters, what's live now, and one click to get there.
🏗️ Add your own experience
Builders can add their place for everyone to find: wolf-grid.com/build-an-experience
⛏️ Make Caves
In the Build menu, choose Make Caves: draw a box, add tunnels and doors, press Generate.
🔨 Builders Mode
Midday light, object names and a build grid while you build.
🏖️ Sandbox land
In About Land, the Sandbox tab lets region owners set prim limits and auto-return per person.
🚗 Vehicle HUDs
Resize any vehicle HUD, rez your vehicle from the HUD, and use the new truck retarder controls.
⬇️ Download WolfViewer (Windows, Mac, Linux): https://wolf-grid.com/viewers.php
Already have it? WolfViewer will offer the update when you next start it.
🐺 Wolf Territories Grid: https://wolf-grid.com
WolfViewer "Fixing Frog" (7.2.4 w67): a real sky, Wolf Experiences and new building tools
Everything new since Space Rabbit, including the Smiling Frog update.
☁️ A real sky on Wolf Territories
WolfViewer now draws its own sky on every Wolf Territories region: a real atmosphere, with 3D clouds you can see from below, from the side and from above. Press WE in the navigation bar to switch it on or off.
🌦️ Clouds that match the weather
Puffy cumulus low down, altocumulus in the middle, thin cirrus up high. When thunder is forecast, towering clouds build up kilometres tall. Regions tied to a real place get that place's real weather and real time of day.
✈️ The sky changes as you fly
Cross into another region, even far out over the sea, and its sky comes in over a few seconds.
🌠 Shooting stars on clear nights, and light that adapts like a camera between day and night.
🌧️ Choose your own weather
In the World menu, under Weather, pick rain, snow or fog for yourself, even when the region has its own weather.
Each region starts with its own weather when you arrive.
🎢 Wolf Experiences
In the Wolf World menu, choose Wolf Experiences: pick something to do and go straight there. Fly Concorde, ride into a Wild West
town, land on Jupiter's moon Europa, and more.
📅 What's on
The grid's events for the week, with posters, what's live now, and one click to get there.
🏗️ Add your own experience
Builders can add their place for everyone to find: wolf-grid.com/build-an-experience
⛏️ Make Caves
In the Build menu, choose Make Caves: draw a box, add tunnels and doors, press Generate.
🔨 Builders Mode
Midday light, object names and a build grid while you build.
🏖️ Sandbox land
In About Land, the Sandbox tab lets region owners set prim limits and auto-return per person.
🚗 Vehicle HUDs
Resize any vehicle HUD, rez your vehicle from the HUD, and use the new truck retarder controls.
⬇️ Download WolfViewer (Windows, Mac, Linux): https://wolf-grid.com/viewers.php
Already have it? WolfViewer will offer the update when you next start it.
🐺 Wolf Territories Grid: https://wolf-grid.com
 | Yinni Benelli: Looks really good. ;) 2 hours ago |
🔥🎸 TECHNO MEETS BAGPIPES — DJ CHOCOLATE LIVE! 🎸🔥
💀⚡ Get ready for a dark, explosive night where pounding techno meets the wild spirit of the bagpipes! ⚡💀
Prepare yourself for a unique fusion of Techno, Hard Techno, Trance, Folk Fusion and Bagpipe Remixes, bringing ancient Celtic energy straight into a dark, apocalyptic rave!
🎧 LIVE SET BY DJ CHOCOLATE
Expect heavy beats, haunting melodies, powerful drops and enough energy to wake the dead! 🖤🔥 The bagpipes are calling, the bass is rumbling, and the dance floor is about to descend into beautiful chaos!
📅 Thursday, 15th October ⏰ 11:00 AM Grid Time 📍 Rooftop Events — Virtual Worlds Grid
🌐 Location: grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002:Rooftop-Events
🦇 Bring your darkest vibes, unleash your inner demon, and prepare to dance like the apocalypse is tomorrow!
ONE ROOFTOP. ONE DJ. BAGPIPES FROM HELL. 🤘🔥
💀 Don't miss it — DJ Chocolate is bringing the fire! 💀
💀⚡ Get ready for a dark, explosive night where pounding techno meets the wild spirit of the bagpipes! ⚡💀
Prepare yourself for a unique fusion of Techno, Hard Techno, Trance, Folk Fusion and Bagpipe Remixes, bringing ancient Celtic energy straight into a dark, apocalyptic rave!
🎧 LIVE SET BY DJ CHOCOLATE
Expect heavy beats, haunting melodies, powerful drops and enough energy to wake the dead! 🖤🔥 The bagpipes are calling, the bass is rumbling, and the dance floor is about to descend into beautiful chaos!
📅 Thursday, 15th October ⏰ 11:00 AM Grid Time 📍 Rooftop Events — Virtual Worlds Grid
🌐 Location: grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002:Rooftop-Events
🦇 Bring your darkest vibes, unleash your inner demon, and prepare to dance like the apocalypse is tomorrow!
ONE ROOFTOP. ONE DJ. BAGPIPES FROM HELL. 🤘🔥
💀 Don't miss it — DJ Chocolate is bringing the fire! 💀
LET’S MAKE THIS WINTER MAGICAL!
Bla Bla Bla Magazine is looking for upcoming Winter, Christmas & Holiday events around OpenSim!
Got a DJ set, party, market, game, celebration or special event coming up? Let’s share the festive fun and help others discover what’s happening across the Hypergrid!
Have your event featured in our December Issue!
Magazine Release: 1 December 2026
Submission Deadline: 11 November 2026
Contact Sofee Supermarine via Discord or OpenSimWorld to submit your event.
Bla Bla Bla Magazine — Let’s LinkUp for the Holidays!
Bla Bla Bla Magazine is looking for upcoming Winter, Christmas & Holiday events around OpenSim!
Got a DJ set, party, market, game, celebration or special event coming up? Let’s share the festive fun and help others discover what’s happening across the Hypergrid!
Have your event featured in our December Issue!
Magazine Release: 1 December 2026
Submission Deadline: 11 November 2026
Contact Sofee Supermarine via Discord or OpenSimWorld to submit your event.
Bla Bla Bla Magazine — Let’s LinkUp for the Holidays!
Welcome to Sanctuary Canyon, part of the Silver Basin Wilderness Area in Land of Enchantment. Trails wind through the mountains, forests, lakes and hidden places throughout the canyon. Come wander.
🛠️ **GridGather Maintenance — Thursday, October 15**
Heads up, everyone! GridGather is getting a **server upgrade** for more speed and room to grow. 🚀
🕗 **When:** Thursday, Oct 15 at **8:00 PM Eastern** (**5:00 PM SLT**)
⏱️ **How long:** about 30 minutes, up to an hour
During that window gridgather.net may be briefly unavailable. Nothing you've posted or set up will be affected — your profile, posts, events, Regions and Venues are all safe. In-world Gate boards will catch up automatically once we're back.
Thank you for your patience — and thank you for helping GridGather grow so fast that it needs a bigger home! 💜
— The GridGather Team
Heads up, everyone! GridGather is getting a **server upgrade** for more speed and room to grow. 🚀
🕗 **When:** Thursday, Oct 15 at **8:00 PM Eastern** (**5:00 PM SLT**)
⏱️ **How long:** about 30 minutes, up to an hour
During that window gridgather.net may be briefly unavailable. Nothing you've posted or set up will be affected — your profile, posts, events, Regions and Venues are all safe. In-world Gate boards will catch up automatically once we're back.
Thank you for your patience — and thank you for helping GridGather grow so fast that it needs a bigger home! 💜
— The GridGather Team
| | Spax Orion: IF you BREAK it you get to keep all the little pieces... be extra careful! 6 hours ago |
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╔═══◈◈ CaRnAl RaDiO EnTeRtAiNmEnT ◈◈
╫◈ ᴅᴊ ◈ DJ Vixx Black
╫◈ ᴍɴɢʀ ◈ Yhivi
╫◈ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ◈ Rock With Vixx
╫◈ ᴛɪᴍᴇ ◈ 4-6
╫◈ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ◈ Club NaKKie
↓ ↓ ↓ Grab the Limo and let's Party!!! ↓ ↓ ↓
hop://kinkyhaven.com:8002/Club-Nakkie/631/359/102
╔═══◈◈ CaRnAl RaDiO EnTeRtAiNmEnT ◈◈
╫◈ ᴅᴊ ◈ DJ Vixx Black
╫◈ ᴍɴɢʀ ◈ Yhivi
╫◈ ᴡʜᴀᴛ ◈ Rock With Vixx
╫◈ ᴛɪᴍᴇ ◈ 4-6
╫◈ ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ◈ Club NaKKie
↓ ↓ ↓ Grab the Limo and let's Party!!! ↓ ↓ ↓
hop://kinkyhaven.com:8002/Club-Nakkie/631/359/102
HE JOURNEY IS ALMOST HERE!
Join Kimm Starr and Cooper Swizzle for the OSFest 2026 tour as we invite you to step into a world alive with color, music, tradition, remembrance, and a little unexpected magic.
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A Journey Beyond
It’s just days away!
This is more than a tour, it’s an immersive journey created to surround you with the sights, sounds, stories, and spirit of Día de los Muertos.
The journey begins October 16th!
Time: 12:00 PM Grid Time
Location:hop://login.thezones.icu:8002/Day%20of%20the%20Dead/131/12...
Hypergrid into the vibrant world of Día de los Muertos, (Day of the Dead). But this isn't your ordinary tour, You won't just LOOK at the experience. You'll STEP INTO it. You'll EXPLORE it.
And encounter a few surprises along the way!
It’s an immersive experience where the environment comes alive around you. Bring your sense of adventure, because you never know what might happen when you step through the portal!
Mark your calendar, and everyone’s invited.
Friendly reminder: Please remove any jewelry, AOs, HUDs, attachments, and other scripted objects.
Join Kimm Starr and Cooper Swizzle for the OSFest 2026 tour as we invite you to step into a world alive with color, music, tradition, remembrance, and a little unexpected magic.
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS: A Journey Beyond
It’s just days away!
This is more than a tour, it’s an immersive journey created to surround you with the sights, sounds, stories, and spirit of Día de los Muertos.
The journey begins October 16th!
Time: 12:00 PM Grid Time
Location:hop://login.thezones.icu:8002/Day%20of%20the%20Dead/131/12...
Hypergrid into the vibrant world of Día de los Muertos, (Day of the Dead). But this isn't your ordinary tour, You won't just LOOK at the experience. You'll STEP INTO it. You'll EXPLORE it.
And encounter a few surprises along the way!
It’s an immersive experience where the environment comes alive around you. Bring your sense of adventure, because you never know what might happen when you step through the portal!
Mark your calendar, and everyone’s invited.
Friendly reminder: Please remove any jewelry, AOs, HUDs, attachments, and other scripted objects.
Elven Arbor Bench is unique in looks and style . Try it out and see if it's your cup of tea...I know it's mine .lol Enjoy!
🎶 OSFest 2026 – Turn Up the Music! 🎉🚀
Get ready for another fantastic afternoon of music, dancing, and fun at OpenSim Fest 2026!
Join us on Thursday, October 15, as four talented performers take the stage to keep the party going!
🎧 Thursday's Entertainment Lineup:
🎵 2:00–3:00 PM – DJ Nay Kell
🎵 3:00–4:00 PM – Nazirah Avro
🎵 4:00–5:00 PM – Evan Williams
🎵 5:00–6:00 PM – RoseDrop
⏰ All times are Grid Time.
🌟 And there's more than music!
Come early and explore the incredible exhibits, browse the stores, discover freebies, and see what the creative OpenSim community has been building!
Whether you're here to dance, explore, reconnect with friends, or make new ones, OSFest 2026 is the place to be!
🚀 TELEPORT TO OSFest:
hop://grid.opensimfest.com:8022/OSF_Welcome/249/402/564
🎉 Bring your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and join the celebration!
#OSFest2026 #OpenSim #VirtualWorlds #LiveMusic #VirtualEvents #OpenSimCommunity
Get ready for another fantastic afternoon of music, dancing, and fun at OpenSim Fest 2026!
Join us on Thursday, October 15, as four talented performers take the stage to keep the party going!
🎧 Thursday's Entertainment Lineup:
🎵 2:00–3:00 PM – DJ Nay Kell
🎵 3:00–4:00 PM – Nazirah Avro
🎵 4:00–5:00 PM – Evan Williams
🎵 5:00–6:00 PM – RoseDrop
⏰ All times are Grid Time.
🌟 And there's more than music!
Come early and explore the incredible exhibits, browse the stores, discover freebies, and see what the creative OpenSim community has been building!
Whether you're here to dance, explore, reconnect with friends, or make new ones, OSFest 2026 is the place to be!
🚀 TELEPORT TO OSFest:
hop://grid.opensimfest.com:8022/OSF_Welcome/249/402/564
🎉 Bring your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and join the celebration!
#OSFest2026 #OpenSim #VirtualWorlds #LiveMusic #VirtualEvents #OpenSimCommunity
NightPetal is a sacred, immersive space for artistic expression and quiet reflection. The gallery and glowing gardens are designed as an ethereal journey of light, nature, and spirit. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:NightPetal
I just checked the region it is up and running. It is set on Smart Start if at first the tp doesn't work please try again.
I just checked the region it is up and running. It is set on Smart Start if at first the tp doesn't work please try again.
Happening in 14 minutes!
The show must go on!
ZEE - ♫ where the beat goes on! ♫
hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Misty%20Isles/591/893/23
Welcome to Sanctuary Canyon, part of the Silver Basin Wilderness Area in Land of Enchantment. Trails wind through the mountains, forests, lakes and hidden places throughout the canyon. Come wander.
| | CyberGlo CyberStar: I could not find a single squirrel anywhere in this whole dang woods. >:( 18 hours ago |
THE BUZZ — WEDNESDAYS!
Join us one Wednesday every month from 10 AM – 12 Noon (Grid Time) for great music, good vibes, and plenty of fun!
DJ WHISPER — OLD TO NEW!
DJ Whisper brings you her own unique style, taking us on a musical journey from the classics we love to the newest sounds!
Come join us for great tunes, good company, dancing, and a Wednesday to remember!
hop://login.linkup-grid.com:8002/LinkUp%20Welcome
Join us one Wednesday every month from 10 AM – 12 Noon (Grid Time) for great music, good vibes, and plenty of fun!
DJ WHISPER — OLD TO NEW!
DJ Whisper brings you her own unique style, taking us on a musical journey from the classics we love to the newest sounds!
Come join us for great tunes, good company, dancing, and a Wednesday to remember!
hop://login.linkup-grid.com:8002/LinkUp%20Welcome
| | JenniferBrooks: Sorry i cant be there Today Whisper, but i am sure i missed some great music 21 hours ago |
DJ Thalion - Thalion - German DJ with lots of experience an lotsa music to prove it!
EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW at The Party Stage, Alternate Metaverse
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...
EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW at The Party Stage, Alternate Metaverse
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...
Que alguien me ayude! Tengo una duda muy grande en este momento.. REALMENTE CERRARAN ESTE OSGRID, de OpenSimW?? me han llegado rumores.. y yo apenas aprendiendo...
🌌🐘 HG SAFARI MEETS OSFEST 2026! 🚀✨
Get ready for an electrifying adventure across the Hypergrid!
Join Star Ravenhurst for a special HG Safari Region Tour as we explore the spectacular Electric Vortex on the Tenth Dimension Grid, in a special combined event with OSFest 2026!
🌟 Discover an incredible region filled with dazzling sights, imaginative creations, and amazing features. From futuristic landscapes to breathtaking visual experiences, there's plenty to explore!
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM Grid Time
🌐 Destination: Electric Vortex – Tenth Dimension Grid
hop://grid.tenthdimension.org:26002/Electric Vortex/268/197/22
🎤 Your Guide: Star Ravenhurst
Whether you're a seasoned Hypergrid explorer or joining your first Safari, everyone is welcome!
✨ Come for the adventure, stay for the discoveries, and experience the creativity that makes OpenSim extraordinary!
🐘🚀 See you on Safari!
Get ready for an electrifying adventure across the Hypergrid!
Join Star Ravenhurst for a special HG Safari Region Tour as we explore the spectacular Electric Vortex on the Tenth Dimension Grid, in a special combined event with OSFest 2026!
🌟 Discover an incredible region filled with dazzling sights, imaginative creations, and amazing features. From futuristic landscapes to breathtaking visual experiences, there's plenty to explore!
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM Grid Time
🌐 Destination: Electric Vortex – Tenth Dimension Grid
hop://grid.tenthdimension.org:26002/Electric Vortex/268/197/22
🎤 Your Guide: Star Ravenhurst
Whether you're a seasoned Hypergrid explorer or joining your first Safari, everyone is welcome!
✨ Come for the adventure, stay for the discoveries, and experience the creativity that makes OpenSim extraordinary!
🐘🚀 See you on Safari!
4 Fun and Active Years of the Dinkies!
On 2nd November, we will celebrate five wonderful years since the Dinkies came to life in OpenSim at the Funsize Dinkies World Resort!
What an amazing journey it has been so far! Four years filled with fun, laughter, friendship, adventures, and so many beautiful memories. And, of course, many more wonderful years are still to come!
As most of you know, the Dinkies Resort has moved a couple of times over these past four years, always searching for the perfect place to call home.
And now, the Funsize Dinkies have finally found their special home on LinkUp Grid, where many Dinkies have already been enjoying their wonderful lives since the grid first opened.
We are so happy to see our little community continue to grow, welcome new faces, make new friends, and create even more unforgettable memories together.
A huge thank-you to everyone who has been part of our journey over these four amazing years. Whether you have been with us since the very beginning or joined us along the way, you are all part of what makes the Funsize Dinkies World Resort such a special place!
Here’s to more fun, more adventures, more friendships, and many, many more happy years together on LinkUp Grid!
Once a Dinkie, always a Dinkie!
On 2nd November, we will celebrate five wonderful years since the Dinkies came to life in OpenSim at the Funsize Dinkies World Resort!
What an amazing journey it has been so far! Four years filled with fun, laughter, friendship, adventures, and so many beautiful memories. And, of course, many more wonderful years are still to come!
As most of you know, the Dinkies Resort has moved a couple of times over these past four years, always searching for the perfect place to call home.
And now, the Funsize Dinkies have finally found their special home on LinkUp Grid, where many Dinkies have already been enjoying their wonderful lives since the grid first opened.
We are so happy to see our little community continue to grow, welcome new faces, make new friends, and create even more unforgettable memories together.
A huge thank-you to everyone who has been part of our journey over these four amazing years. Whether you have been with us since the very beginning or joined us along the way, you are all part of what makes the Funsize Dinkies World Resort such a special place!
Here’s to more fun, more adventures, more friendships, and many, many more happy years together on LinkUp Grid!
Once a Dinkie, always a Dinkie!
| | CyberGlo CyberStar: I want to be the dinky in the hoody. A hacker dinky with a catastic computer system capable of toppling world governments and instigating coups to take over the WORLD !!! MWAHHH HA HA HA HA. Also ha... 18 hours ago |
Hier ist schon mal was für Eure Halloween Partys....
Here’s something for your Halloween parties...
| | CleaPerido: dankeschön yesterday |
Hi everyone. I have had a few people ask if we will upload IAR files to Wolf Territories from OSGRID. Unfortunately we have to protect the security of the grid so we will not be doing that at this time. However I'm pleased to say that region owners can upload OAR files, although we have a scanner that pre-scans OAR's. We are running a custom version of OpenSim called WolfSim that has many built in protections, including running on dotnet 10 rather than 8 like many grids, properly locked down servers running our WolfStack infrastructure software (https://wolfstack.org) etc. Plus users benefiting from our Viewers get added security,
We have removed some quite severe security vulnerabilities in Firestorm in our WolfViewer viewer that can run on any grid, but Wolf users get a lot of extra features. I wish everyone all the best with what is going on but that's where Wolf Territories is at the moment. Please PM me if you have any questions Lone Wolf in world, on discord or on this platform.
In other news we have a new opensim blog https://opensimblog.com
Lone Wolf
https://wolf-grid.com
We have removed some quite severe security vulnerabilities in Firestorm in our WolfViewer viewer that can run on any grid, but Wolf users get a lot of extra features. I wish everyone all the best with what is going on but that's where Wolf Territories is at the moment. Please PM me if you have any questions Lone Wolf in world, on discord or on this platform.
In other news we have a new opensim blog https://opensimblog.com
Lone Wolf
https://wolf-grid.com
🌿 Welcome to Rigatoni Cemetery! 🌿
Dear OSgrid friends,
Sometimes, even virtual worlds need a place where memories can live on. ❤️
I’m so happy that we can offer this little project completely free of charge! With OSgrid approaching its expected closure at the end of December, I thought it would be lovely to create a special place where everyone can leave a personal mark and preserve a little piece of their virtual life.
Rigatoni Cemetery welcomes you!
There is currently room for 30 individual gravesites , each measuring 64 × 64, where you can create your own memorial, design a unique resting place, or simply celebrate the memories and friendships you made in OSgrid.
Our friendly cemetery administrator, Toni Riga , will be happy to help you find your own parcel.
Everyone is welcome. No fees, no pressure — just a little place for memories, creativity, and friendship.
Because even when a virtual world disappears, the memories we made there deserve a home. 🌹
Dear OSgrid friends,
Sometimes, even virtual worlds need a place where memories can live on. ❤️
I’m so happy that we can offer this little project completely free of charge! With OSgrid approaching its expected closure at the end of December, I thought it would be lovely to create a special place where everyone can leave a personal mark and preserve a little piece of their virtual life.
Rigatoni Cemetery welcomes you!
There is currently room for 30 individual gravesites , each measuring 64 × 64, where you can create your own memorial, design a unique resting place, or simply celebrate the memories and friendships you made in OSgrid.
Our friendly cemetery administrator, Toni Riga , will be happy to help you find your own parcel.
Everyone is welcome. No fees, no pressure — just a little place for memories, creativity, and friendship.
Because even when a virtual world disappears, the memories we made there deserve a home. 🌹
new OAR + IAR kiosk. we use wormhole for safe secure large file uploads (we support up to 100GB) . touch the kiosk in the Payments & Support center to upload your Oar or Iar file. You can download a wormhole GUI client or use the command line. Doesn't have to be on the same computer, you just need to enter the Wormhole code and we'll pull it.
Note: only one of each can be uploaded at a time. if you upload a second Oar or Iar it will replace the previous one. So you have to wait until it is loaded on grid if you have more files to upload.
Note: only one of each can be uploaded at a time. if you upload a second Oar or Iar it will replace the previous one. So you have to wait until it is loaded on grid if you have more files to upload.
| | Kashi Takeshi: Nice work Fiona! yesterday |
The beautiful Sanctuary Chapel at Sanctuary Canyon. Visit it at hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Land of Enchantment/260/428/2508
| | HerbieHaven: hop://groovyverse.com:8002/Black%20Rock%20Desert/174/406/55 2 days ago |
😂🚨 SECURITY HAS REQUESTED MUSIC! 🚨🎧
The security man has spoken, and Adrian Moon has answered! 🤣🔥
Apparently, keeping people safe wasn't enough… now he's requesting tunes too! 🎶😂 Adrian's stepping up to the decks to give The Rooftop some serious vibes!
WHOEVER WANTS TO COME DOWN, THIS IS THE PLACE! 🍻🎧🔥
📍 The Rooftop
hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/Rooftop-Events/128/128...
Come for the music, stay out of trouble… or at least try! 🤣🕺💜
The security man has spoken, and Adrian Moon has answered! 🤣🔥
Apparently, keeping people safe wasn't enough… now he's requesting tunes too! 🎶😂 Adrian's stepping up to the decks to give The Rooftop some serious vibes!
WHOEVER WANTS TO COME DOWN, THIS IS THE PLACE! 🍻🎧🔥
📍 The Rooftop
hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/Rooftop-Events/128/128...
Come for the music, stay out of trouble… or at least try! 🤣🕺💜
| | Nine: omw 2 days ago |
Mr Mikie live at the Mainstage at the amv landing point
Every second Tuesday He comes to sing for us
From Willy Nelson till Josh and requests
Everybody is welcome to join us
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...
Every second Tuesday He comes to sing for us
From Willy Nelson till Josh and requests
Everybody is welcome to join us
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...
🌌🐘 HG SAFARI MEETS OSFEST 2026! 🚀✨
Get ready for an electrifying adventure across the Hypergrid!
Join Star Ravenhurst for a special HG Safari Region Tour as we explore the spectacular Electric Vortex on the Tenth Dimension Grid, in a special combined event with OSFest 2026!
🌟 Discover an incredible region filled with dazzling sights, imaginative creations, and amazing features. From futuristic landscapes to breathtaking visual experiences, there's plenty to explore!
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM Grid Time
🌐 Destination: Electric Vortex – Tenth Dimension Grid
hop://grid.tenthdimension.org:26002/Electric Vortex/268/197/22
🎤 Your Guide: Star Ravenhurst
Whether you're a seasoned Hypergrid explorer or joining your first Safari, everyone is welcome!
✨ Come for the adventure, stay for the discoveries, and experience the creativity that makes OpenSim extraordinary!
🐘🚀 See you on Safari!
Get ready for an electrifying adventure across the Hypergrid!
Join Star Ravenhurst for a special HG Safari Region Tour as we explore the spectacular Electric Vortex on the Tenth Dimension Grid, in a special combined event with OSFest 2026!
🌟 Discover an incredible region filled with dazzling sights, imaginative creations, and amazing features. From futuristic landscapes to breathtaking visual experiences, there's plenty to explore!
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM Grid Time
🌐 Destination: Electric Vortex – Tenth Dimension Grid
hop://grid.tenthdimension.org:26002/Electric Vortex/268/197/22
🎤 Your Guide: Star Ravenhurst
Whether you're a seasoned Hypergrid explorer or joining your first Safari, everyone is welcome!
✨ Come for the adventure, stay for the discoveries, and experience the creativity that makes OpenSim extraordinary!
🐘🚀 See you on Safari!
| | Kimm Starr: With bells on! yesterday |
Escape 2 Realitys Halloween sim is up and has almost a dozen new items to bring you a more frightning and spooktacular season ,new props and jump scares await you!!! this weekend ill be adding new gifts to the end of the maze remember the maze starts at the house and there is only one way to escape the maze can you ?? do it recieve the 4 freebies from last yr and the new items to come this weekend enjoy and see ya soon if ya make it out lmao
| | CyberGlo CyberStar: Does anyone have a hajib for free? I am trying to scare people at my halloween sim by dressing as an islamic terrorist. I already have the bomb vest and a automatic rifle for my avatar. This is int... 2 days ago |
Escape 2 Realitys Halloween sim is up and has almost a dozen new items to bring you a more frightning and spooktacular season ,new props and jump scares await you!!! this weekend ill be adding new gifts to the end of the maze remember the maze starts at the house and there is only one way to escape the maze can you ?? do it recieve the 4 freebies from last yr and the new items to come this weekend enjoy and see ya soon if ya make it out lmao
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MESSAGE! THERE ARE THINGS YOU NEED TO DO PRIOR TO THIS WORKSHOP!
🎃 IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE! Halloween Gazebo Building Class 🕸️
The VWEC event for October has been postponed until October 27!
We've heard your requests, and we're making a change!
Due to the many requests we've received, we're moving our Halloween Gazebo Building Class to Tuesday, October 27, 2026!
This will give everyone additional time to download and install the necessary programs so you're ready to jump right into the fun!
👻 Join Kimm & Cooper at The Learning Zone for a fun, hands-on Halloween building adventure using AI-assisted 3D techniques!
Presented by VWEC, The Zones & WolfTEC
📅 NEW DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ TIME: 10:00–11:30 AM Grid Time (unchanged)
🧭 TELEPORT HERE:
hop://login.thezones.icu:8002/The%20Zones/130/130/23
🎁 What's in Store?
🎃 FREE Mesh Adornment Kit! Pumpkins, lanterns, skeletons, and more!
🛠️ Build Smarter with AI! Learn creative techniques for building immersive 3D Halloween scenes.
👻 Learn, Create & Have Fun! Bring your BOO-tiful Halloween creation to life!
⚠️ IMPORTANT — PLEASE PREPARE BEFORE CLASS!
All participants must download and install the required programs BEFORE October 27th.
To get started:
Join The Zones Discord.
Visit the #learning-zone channel.
Find the document titled Halloween Gazebo Building Class and follow the preparation instructions.
Please remember: This is a 90-minute hands-on class. We will not have time during the session to download or install programs.
💜 Thank you to everyone who reached out! We want everyone to have the opportunity to participate, and this extra time will help make the experience enjoyable and productive.
🎃 Mark your calendars for OCTOBER 27TH!
We can't wait to see what you create!
Kimm & Cooper 👻
🎃 IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE! Halloween Gazebo Building Class 🕸️
The VWEC event for October has been postponed until October 27!
We've heard your requests, and we're making a change!
Due to the many requests we've received, we're moving our Halloween Gazebo Building Class to Tuesday, October 27, 2026!
This will give everyone additional time to download and install the necessary programs so you're ready to jump right into the fun!
👻 Join Kimm & Cooper at The Learning Zone for a fun, hands-on Halloween building adventure using AI-assisted 3D techniques!
Presented by VWEC, The Zones & WolfTEC
📅 NEW DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
⏰ TIME: 10:00–11:30 AM Grid Time (unchanged)
🧭 TELEPORT HERE:
hop://login.thezones.icu:8002/The%20Zones/130/130/23
🎁 What's in Store?
🎃 FREE Mesh Adornment Kit! Pumpkins, lanterns, skeletons, and more!
🛠️ Build Smarter with AI! Learn creative techniques for building immersive 3D Halloween scenes.
👻 Learn, Create & Have Fun! Bring your BOO-tiful Halloween creation to life!
⚠️ IMPORTANT — PLEASE PREPARE BEFORE CLASS!
All participants must download and install the required programs BEFORE October 27th.
To get started:
Join The Zones Discord.
Visit the #learning-zone channel.
Find the document titled Halloween Gazebo Building Class and follow the preparation instructions.
Please remember: This is a 90-minute hands-on class. We will not have time during the session to download or install programs.
💜 Thank you to everyone who reached out! We want everyone to have the opportunity to participate, and this extra time will help make the experience enjoyable and productive.
🎃 Mark your calendars for OCTOBER 27TH!
We can't wait to see what you create!
Kimm & Cooper 👻
SOCIAL GREEDY — EVERY TUESDAY!
The dice are polished, the seats are dusted, the coffee is ready…
…and the devils are waiting!
Come join us for another night of Social Greedy, good laughs, good company, and plenty of dice-rolling action.
Roll the dice
Grab a coffee
Face the devils
Enjoy the craic!
Every Tuesday — come roll with us!
The dice are polished, the seats are dusted, the coffee is ready…
…and the devils are waiting!
Come join us for another night of Social Greedy, good laughs, good company, and plenty of dice-rolling action.
Roll the dice
Grab a coffee
Face the devils
Enjoy the craic!
Every Tuesday — come roll with us!
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...
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...
DJ DragonLady - EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW at Party Stage on Alternate Metaverse : Tue 13th Oct 6:00 AM to Tue 13th Oct 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, 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 DragonLady - Dragon loves gothic rock, her sets are lively and often feature the less well known european artists
DJ DragonLady Shinobiaa, 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...
🌐 GridGather is LIVE — the social home of the Hypergrid! 🎉
Hey OpenSim family! 👋
Remember when finding the party meant digging through group notices and old event lists? Those days are over.
GridGather is a brand-new social platform built by OpenSim folks for OpenSim folks: one place for your events, your venues, your regions and your people, from every grid on the Hypergrid. And it’s free.
✨ What’s live right now:
📰 The Feed — the community’s front page: shoutouts, announcements, and what’s happening across the grids
🗓️ Events & Venues — post your events, find the party, and see live head counts from in-world Gate boards
🌍 Regions — give your sim its own page, photo feed and likes, and discover amazing places to explore
👤 Your Profile — your own post wall, your events, your venues, and your friends
🤝 Friends & Following — add friends, follow the DJs and builders you love
💬 GatherChat — live chat right on the Feed
✉️ Private Messages — one-to-one conversations, photos included
🌐 360° Snapshots — drag to look all the way around inside someone’s build
▶️ YouTube in the Feed — videos play right where you scroll
🛡️ A friendly, moderated community — built to stay a good place to hang out
This is just the beginning. GridGather is growing every week, and your feedback shapes what comes next. There’s a full User Manual if you want the grand tour.
👉 Claim your profile, make your first post, and help us build the hub OpenSim deserves:
https://gridgather.net
💬 Come say hi on Discord: https://discord.gg/mVNw9eShRn
— The GridGather Team 🚀
Hey OpenSim family! 👋
Remember when finding the party meant digging through group notices and old event lists? Those days are over.
GridGather is a brand-new social platform built by OpenSim folks for OpenSim folks: one place for your events, your venues, your regions and your people, from every grid on the Hypergrid. And it’s free.
✨ What’s live right now:
📰 The Feed — the community’s front page: shoutouts, announcements, and what’s happening across the grids
🗓️ Events & Venues — post your events, find the party, and see live head counts from in-world Gate boards
🌍 Regions — give your sim its own page, photo feed and likes, and discover amazing places to explore
👤 Your Profile — your own post wall, your events, your venues, and your friends
🤝 Friends & Following — add friends, follow the DJs and builders you love
💬 GatherChat — live chat right on the Feed
✉️ Private Messages — one-to-one conversations, photos included
🌐 360° Snapshots — drag to look all the way around inside someone’s build
▶️ YouTube in the Feed — videos play right where you scroll
🛡️ A friendly, moderated community — built to stay a good place to hang out
This is just the beginning. GridGather is growing every week, and your feedback shapes what comes next. There’s a full User Manual if you want the grand tour.
👉 Claim your profile, make your first post, and help us build the hub OpenSim deserves:
https://gridgather.net
💬 Come say hi on Discord: https://discord.gg/mVNw9eShRn
— The GridGather Team 🚀
| | Spax Orion: You've set up a very nice bulleten board and social platform. 2 days ago |
https://www.osgrid.online/news/the-end-of-the-road/
Das Ende einer Ära: Warum OSgrid nach 19 Jahren den Betrieb einstellt
19 Jahre lang war OSgrid mehr als nur ein Server oder eine Plattform. Es war ein digitales Grenzland, das auf einer radikalen Grundidee beruhte: dass ein offenes, dezentrales Metaverse allein durch Gemeinschaft, Vertrauen und eine gemeinsame Architektur florieren kann. Heute muss der Vorstand von OSgrid mit tiefem Bedauern das Ende dieser Reise verkünden. Wir beenden das Projekt offiziell.
Dieses Grid wurde weder von der Zeit noch durch mangelndes Engagement des Teams besiegt, das das Projekt über das letzte Jahrzehnt hinweg vorangetrieben hat. Es wurde systematisch von einem böswilligen Akteur zerstört, der unsere Kernphilosophie gegen uns wandte. Indem er genau jene Freiheit ausnutzte, die uns ausmachte – unser offenes Code-Framework –, löste er einen IAR-Prozess aus, der unsere Architektur mit riesigen Mengen zufälliger, nicht deduplizierbarer Daten überflutete. Die technische Realität ist unumkehrbar. In weniger als einem Jahr wuchs unser über die Zeit gewachsener Asset-Server von 5 TB auf 17 TB an (wovon 80 % mittlerweile Datenmüll sind). Unsere Tabelle für Inventargegenstände explodierte von 3 GB auf lähmende 139 GB, wodurch routinemäßige Datenbank-Backups von 10 Minuten zu einer 12-stündigen Tortur wurden. Unsere Assets sind faktisch „vergiftet“.
Wir standen vor einer entscheidenden Wahl. Der einzige Weg, diese Angriffe zu stoppen und die Datenbank zu sichern, bestünde darin, unsere Infrastruktur zu schließen und zu einem geschlossenen, kommerziellen Modell überzugehen. Ein solcher Schritt würde das offene Ethos, auf dem dieses Grid ursprünglich aufgebaut wurde, vollständig zunichtemachen. Keiner unserer technischen Mitarbeiter ist bereit, ein kommerzialisiertes, abgeschottetes System („Walled Garden“) zu betreiben. Das ist schlichtweg nicht das, wofür sich irgendjemand hier engagiert hat. Das auf der letzten Sitzung vorgeschlagene Gebührensystem war zwar ein Schritt, um dieses Problem effizienter zu bekämpfen, doch um die Angriffe wirklich zu beenden, müssten wir das Grid dauerhaft abriegeln. Wir weigern uns, die Seele und das Modell von OSgrid zu opfern, nur um den Betrieb irgendwie aufrechtzuerhalten. Täglich elf Stunden im Schichtdienst damit zu verbringen, Angriffe abzuwehren und vergiftete Daten zu bereinigen, ist als ehrenamtliche Tätigkeit nicht mehr tragbar. Wir haben über die Jahrzehnte viele Arten von Angriffen überstanden und abgewehrt, doch die Entropie hat letztlich gesiegt. Als der Vorstand gestern diese endgültige Entscheidung traf, saßen bei Hurliman Menschen am Tisch, die zusammen auf über 80 Jahre Metaverse-Erfahrung zurückblicken. Wir sind nicht bloß Administratoren, die einen Server abschalten; wir sind Veteranen dieses Grids, die mit ansehen müssen, wie unsere eigene Geschichte – genau wie eure – in Flammen aufgeht. An unsere 153.000 registrierten Nutzer: Wir wissen genau, was diese Auslöschung bedeutet. Ihr habt euch hier nicht nur eingeloggt. Ihr habt eine Gemeinschaft aufgebaut. Fast zwei Jahrzehnte lang habt ihr programmiert, gestaltet und in diesen Regionen gelebt. Eine Datenbank zu löschen bedeutet mehr als nur das Entfernen von Dateien – es ist, als würde man digitale Zuhause mit Bulldozern dem Erdboden gleichmachen, tägliche Verbindungen kappen und ein absolut einzigartiges Kapitel der Internetgeschichte begraben. Die Schwere dieses Verlusts ist absolut. Wir gehen nicht leichten Herzens; wir tragen diesen Schlag gemeinsam mit euch an vorderster Front, denn die technische Realität dieser „vergifteten“ Architektur ließ uns keine andere Wahl.
Leider müssen wir euch mitteilen: Die Dienste von OSgrid werden am 31. Dezember 2026 um Mitternacht eingestellt.
Wir laden euch ein, ein letztes Mal mit uns zusammenzukommen. Am kommenden Sonntag, dem 18., findet um 11:00 Uhr am Hurliman Plaza eine letzte Mitgliederversammlung statt.
Neue Registrierungen sind nicht mehr möglich, und alle früheren Pläne wurden abgesagt und widerrufen. Auch wenn Auktionen in dieser Phase völlig deplatziert wirken mögen, wäre es noch schlimmer, die enorme Arbeit, die die Community in diese Bauwerke gesteckt hat, einfach zu verwerfen. Daher wurden unsere stillen Auktionen – anstelle eines Live-Events – ins Internet verlagert und sind nun auf Zeffy verfügbar: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/osgrid-incs-silent-a...
Damit werde ich wohl auch mein dasein hier in der digitalen Welt beenden. Es sind ja noch ein paar Wochen die ich genießen werde, aber zu einem Neuanfang habe ich keine richtige Lust mehr.
Vielleicht ergibt sich ja noch etwas, doch bei meinem Glück wohl eher nicht.
Schade das es so kommt, aber anderer seits verstehe ich es auch. Die Arbeit wird immer mehr und das alles in der Freizeit ist schon heftig.
Euer Andy
Das Ende einer Ära: Warum OSgrid nach 19 Jahren den Betrieb einstellt
19 Jahre lang war OSgrid mehr als nur ein Server oder eine Plattform. Es war ein digitales Grenzland, das auf einer radikalen Grundidee beruhte: dass ein offenes, dezentrales Metaverse allein durch Gemeinschaft, Vertrauen und eine gemeinsame Architektur florieren kann. Heute muss der Vorstand von OSgrid mit tiefem Bedauern das Ende dieser Reise verkünden. Wir beenden das Projekt offiziell.
Dieses Grid wurde weder von der Zeit noch durch mangelndes Engagement des Teams besiegt, das das Projekt über das letzte Jahrzehnt hinweg vorangetrieben hat. Es wurde systematisch von einem böswilligen Akteur zerstört, der unsere Kernphilosophie gegen uns wandte. Indem er genau jene Freiheit ausnutzte, die uns ausmachte – unser offenes Code-Framework –, löste er einen IAR-Prozess aus, der unsere Architektur mit riesigen Mengen zufälliger, nicht deduplizierbarer Daten überflutete. Die technische Realität ist unumkehrbar. In weniger als einem Jahr wuchs unser über die Zeit gewachsener Asset-Server von 5 TB auf 17 TB an (wovon 80 % mittlerweile Datenmüll sind). Unsere Tabelle für Inventargegenstände explodierte von 3 GB auf lähmende 139 GB, wodurch routinemäßige Datenbank-Backups von 10 Minuten zu einer 12-stündigen Tortur wurden. Unsere Assets sind faktisch „vergiftet“.
Wir standen vor einer entscheidenden Wahl. Der einzige Weg, diese Angriffe zu stoppen und die Datenbank zu sichern, bestünde darin, unsere Infrastruktur zu schließen und zu einem geschlossenen, kommerziellen Modell überzugehen. Ein solcher Schritt würde das offene Ethos, auf dem dieses Grid ursprünglich aufgebaut wurde, vollständig zunichtemachen. Keiner unserer technischen Mitarbeiter ist bereit, ein kommerzialisiertes, abgeschottetes System („Walled Garden“) zu betreiben. Das ist schlichtweg nicht das, wofür sich irgendjemand hier engagiert hat. Das auf der letzten Sitzung vorgeschlagene Gebührensystem war zwar ein Schritt, um dieses Problem effizienter zu bekämpfen, doch um die Angriffe wirklich zu beenden, müssten wir das Grid dauerhaft abriegeln. Wir weigern uns, die Seele und das Modell von OSgrid zu opfern, nur um den Betrieb irgendwie aufrechtzuerhalten. Täglich elf Stunden im Schichtdienst damit zu verbringen, Angriffe abzuwehren und vergiftete Daten zu bereinigen, ist als ehrenamtliche Tätigkeit nicht mehr tragbar. Wir haben über die Jahrzehnte viele Arten von Angriffen überstanden und abgewehrt, doch die Entropie hat letztlich gesiegt. Als der Vorstand gestern diese endgültige Entscheidung traf, saßen bei Hurliman Menschen am Tisch, die zusammen auf über 80 Jahre Metaverse-Erfahrung zurückblicken. Wir sind nicht bloß Administratoren, die einen Server abschalten; wir sind Veteranen dieses Grids, die mit ansehen müssen, wie unsere eigene Geschichte – genau wie eure – in Flammen aufgeht. An unsere 153.000 registrierten Nutzer: Wir wissen genau, was diese Auslöschung bedeutet. Ihr habt euch hier nicht nur eingeloggt. Ihr habt eine Gemeinschaft aufgebaut. Fast zwei Jahrzehnte lang habt ihr programmiert, gestaltet und in diesen Regionen gelebt. Eine Datenbank zu löschen bedeutet mehr als nur das Entfernen von Dateien – es ist, als würde man digitale Zuhause mit Bulldozern dem Erdboden gleichmachen, tägliche Verbindungen kappen und ein absolut einzigartiges Kapitel der Internetgeschichte begraben. Die Schwere dieses Verlusts ist absolut. Wir gehen nicht leichten Herzens; wir tragen diesen Schlag gemeinsam mit euch an vorderster Front, denn die technische Realität dieser „vergifteten“ Architektur ließ uns keine andere Wahl.
Leider müssen wir euch mitteilen: Die Dienste von OSgrid werden am 31. Dezember 2026 um Mitternacht eingestellt.
Wir laden euch ein, ein letztes Mal mit uns zusammenzukommen. Am kommenden Sonntag, dem 18., findet um 11:00 Uhr am Hurliman Plaza eine letzte Mitgliederversammlung statt.
Neue Registrierungen sind nicht mehr möglich, und alle früheren Pläne wurden abgesagt und widerrufen. Auch wenn Auktionen in dieser Phase völlig deplatziert wirken mögen, wäre es noch schlimmer, die enorme Arbeit, die die Community in diese Bauwerke gesteckt hat, einfach zu verwerfen. Daher wurden unsere stillen Auktionen – anstelle eines Live-Events – ins Internet verlagert und sind nun auf Zeffy verfügbar: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/osgrid-incs-silent-a...
Damit werde ich wohl auch mein dasein hier in der digitalen Welt beenden. Es sind ja noch ein paar Wochen die ich genießen werde, aber zu einem Neuanfang habe ich keine richtige Lust mehr.
Vielleicht ergibt sich ja noch etwas, doch bei meinem Glück wohl eher nicht.
Schade das es so kommt, aber anderer seits verstehe ich es auch. Die Arbeit wird immer mehr und das alles in der Freizeit ist schon heftig.
Euer Andy
| | Kim Luma: Wenn man sich anschaut, was andere Grids mit weit kleineren Teams auf die Beine stellen, wirkt dieses Drama einfach nur wie das Eingeständnis jahrelanger Überforderung. OpenSim ist von Haus aus anfäl... 2 days ago |
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Looking for new friends, great music, exciting adventures and a friendly community? **LinkUp Grid is the place to CONNECT, EXPLORE and CREATE!**
**THE 10–12 BUZZ SHOW**
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday — Great music, friendly DJs, conversations and plenty of laughs!
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**NEW FRIENDS. NEW ADVENTURES. ONE CONNECTED COMMUNITY!**
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**Website:** https://linkup-grid.com
**Hypergrid Hop:**
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**LINKUP GRID — BRINGING OPENSIM TOGETHER THROUGH LEARNING, FUN & FRIENDSHIP!**
**CONNECT • EXPLORE • SHARE • ENJOY**
### YOUR WORLD. YOUR RULES. YOUR ADVENTURE!
**NEW TO OPENSIM? COME AND DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVOURITE PLACE!**
Looking for new friends, great music, exciting adventures and a friendly community? **LinkUp Grid is the place to CONNECT, EXPLORE and CREATE!**
**THE 10–12 BUZZ SHOW**
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday — Great music, friendly DJs, conversations and plenty of laughs!
**BUILD YOUR WORLD**
Rent land, own a region and bring your imagination to life!
**EXPLORE & DISCOVER**
Visit amazing destinations, magical winter wonderlands and connect with grids across OpenSim!
**THE BLA BLA BLA MAGAZINE**
Discover events, stories and regions, or promote your own grid, events and creations!
**LEARN & CREATE**
Join building classes, develop new skills and unleash your creativity!
**NEW FRIENDS. NEW ADVENTURES. ONE CONNECTED COMMUNITY!**
You don't need to know anyone — just come along, say hello and become part of the LinkUp Community!
**Website:** https://linkup-grid.com
**Hypergrid Hop:**
hop://login.linkup-grid.com:8002/LinkUp%20Welcome
**LINKUP GRID — BRINGING OPENSIM TOGETHER THROUGH LEARNING, FUN & FRIENDSHIP!**
**CONNECT • EXPLORE • SHARE • ENJOY**
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Spax Orion✦ 6 hours ago
IF you BREAK it you get to keep all the little pieces... be extra careful!
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CyberGlo CyberStar 18 hours ago
I want to be the dinky in the hoody. A hacker dinky with a catastic computer system capable of toppling world governments and instigating coups to take over the WORLD !!! MWAHHH HA HA HA HA. Also ha...
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Adrian Moon 19 hours ago
umm, just saying it's been few months i think since lol maybe let it go
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Govega Sachertorte✦ 21 hours ago
Said FREE OF THIS SHITTY UNGRATEFUL GRID. Thats what Nine left on the grid as a parting gift and then accused me of changing the wording. I did. the grid is for adults only and Nine is clearly no...
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JenniferBrooks 21 hours ago
Sorry i cant be there Today Whisper, but i am sure i missed some great music
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Reviews
Southfork Estates
DJ Lila Awesome dj a Great club for people to come and enjoy every other week you going to Love it .
Adore✦ 5 hours ago
OSF_Event
Well, they excluded the Europeans from the party—the whole thing from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. … It's sad to see.
Dakotha_Sunflower yesterday
Rooftop-Events
Who left this place a bad review? This place is awesome. Check this place out for yourselves. You won't regret it. The people there are really nice, they're not power tripping or ready to kick you out...
TheFerret 2 days ago
Greenworld Startpunkt
What a blessed place! I could have wandered for hours! Thank you for places like this, well met!
AlbaW 2 days ago
Playa de Wonderland
Rien à ajouter au commentaire de Benjamin si ce n'est que si on aime le rétro et les boutique (par exemple celle ou il y a les nains de jardin) ou on ne peut rien acheter... aucun intérêt.
Edith G. AUXIFUR 2 days ago