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FEATURED Bare Parks and Recreation 0 Users 4 0 A A beach , camping , motels , trailer park , fast food , a smallmart super center, drive in theatre and more to explore ! Part of 100 regions of fun ! Next door to Bare Paradise , Bare Mountains and Ba... |
What is PBR?
PBR (Physically Based Rendering) is a rendering approach that uses physics-based calculations for more realistic lighting, while Blinn-Phong is a non-physically based, older shading model that approximates specular highlights. PBR uses techniques like energy conservation and microfacet models to create more accurate materials that react realistically to light, whereas Blinn-Phong often produces a plastic-like, less realistic appearance. PBR is generally more computationally efficient and produces more consistent results because it focuses on the material's properties rather than the final rendered output.
PBR (Physically Based Rendering)
- Based on physics: PBR is a collection of techniques that aim to mimic how light interacts with surfaces in the real world.
- Realistic output: It produces more realistic results because it uses inputs like the material's microfacet properties and energy conservation to calculate how light reflects.
- Consistent results: The final appearance is more predictable and consistent because it is not based on a specific "look" but on physical principles.
- Efficient: PBR is often more efficient, as it relies on a smarter implementation where a single material object contains all the necessary textures and a single drag-and-drop can apply them.
- Example textures: Uses textures like metallic, roughness, and normal maps to define the material's physical properties.
Blinn-Phong
- Approximation: It is a non-physically based shading model that approximates the appearance of light reflection.
- Less realistic output: It can produce a "plastic" or less realistic look because it doesn't account for real-world light behavior.
- Fixed pipeline: It was developed for older fixed-function graphics pipelines and works by calculating a specular highlight based on the angle between the view direction and a halfway vector, rather than the more complex rendering equation.
- Texture maps: It typically uses diffuse, specular, and other texture maps to define its appearance.
So what does that all mean? It means PBR is more efficient and better at handling how light reacts with a material, producing a more realistic rendering. So PBRs are considered materials and not simply textures, because all the bumps, surface roughness and textures are included on one packaged resource.
In the upper image, I put a light source between two cubes.
LEFT: PBR
RIGHT: Blinn_phong
You can see how the light reflects correctly on the left and the right looks more plasticy
In the bottom picture is:
LEFT: PBR Drag and drop
MIDDLE: Blinn-Phong Adjusted, meaning I turned down the default shininess
RIGHT: Default Blinn-Phong No adjustments made
PBR (Physically Based Rendering) is a rendering approach that uses physics-based calculations for more realistic lighting, while Blinn-Phong is a non-physically based, older shading model that approximates specular highlights. PBR uses techniques like energy conservation and microfacet models to create more accurate materials that react realistically to light, whereas Blinn-Phong often produces a plastic-like, less realistic appearance. PBR is generally more computationally efficient and produces more consistent results because it focuses on the material's properties rather than the final rendered output.
PBR (Physically Based Rendering)
- Based on physics: PBR is a collection of techniques that aim to mimic how light interacts with surfaces in the real world.
- Realistic output: It produces more realistic results because it uses inputs like the material's microfacet properties and energy conservation to calculate how light reflects.
- Consistent results: The final appearance is more predictable and consistent because it is not based on a specific "look" but on physical principles.
- Efficient: PBR is often more efficient, as it relies on a smarter implementation where a single material object contains all the necessary textures and a single drag-and-drop can apply them.
- Example textures: Uses textures like metallic, roughness, and normal maps to define the material's physical properties.
Blinn-Phong
- Approximation: It is a non-physically based shading model that approximates the appearance of light reflection.
- Less realistic output: It can produce a "plastic" or less realistic look because it doesn't account for real-world light behavior.
- Fixed pipeline: It was developed for older fixed-function graphics pipelines and works by calculating a specular highlight based on the angle between the view direction and a halfway vector, rather than the more complex rendering equation.
- Texture maps: It typically uses diffuse, specular, and other texture maps to define its appearance.
So what does that all mean? It means PBR is more efficient and better at handling how light reacts with a material, producing a more realistic rendering. So PBRs are considered materials and not simply textures, because all the bumps, surface roughness and textures are included on one packaged resource.
In the upper image, I put a light source between two cubes.
LEFT: PBR
RIGHT: Blinn_phong
You can see how the light reflects correctly on the left and the right looks more plasticy
In the bottom picture is:
LEFT: PBR Drag and drop
MIDDLE: Blinn-Phong Adjusted, meaning I turned down the default shininess
RIGHT: Default Blinn-Phong No adjustments made
 | Susa_Footage: Thanks for that! 7 months ago |
Come see our latest Photo Studio 1.5
Added Light and Glow.
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If you find my work valuable and want to contribute and help me keep working on, please send your donations or come rent a few weeks in Glossy Island.
Thank you for your generous donations.
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Added Light and Glow.
hg.vallands.ca:8002
http://www.vallands.ca
If you find my work valuable and want to contribute and help me keep working on, please send your donations or come rent a few weeks in Glossy Island.
Thank you for your generous donations.
https://paypal.me/valr300?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US
Hello Everyone, come and explore Nevermore...
... an unearthly place.
hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Nevermore/60/85/71
* use shared environment for the best experience.
Hope you enjoy.
DJ Ted will be spinning his tunes today at 12 Noon Grid Time — now at the Halloween Pumpkin Stage instead of Bare Lilies!
Come join the fun, dance, and celebrate with friends — everyone is welcome!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Halloween%20Town/303/321...
Come join the fun, dance, and celebrate with friends — everyone is welcome!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Halloween%20Town/303/321...
Adorable little stuffed animals to give your home that warm "fuzzy" feeling! They're full perm and free and on the first floor of The Plaza here at the mall. You'll find them next to the little critters. Blessings and much love, Lavia.
I was playing in Meshy again and came up with a few thing for you all to enjoy, I'll be placing them in the garden center with the statues and up in the mall on the first floor later today. Blessings and much love, Lavia
AMV Autumnfest 2025 – Day 3!
Start your day at the Main Landing Point with DJ Debbie from 6–8am, bringing you the latest Autumnfest news and happenings!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...
10am–1pm: AutumnFest InTribute Palooza at the InTribute Stage on AutumnFest InTribute Region – a celebration of music and memories!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AutumnFest InTribute
1pm: Icky Thump Live performing at the AutumnFest Stage on AMV AutumnFest Stage Region – don’t miss this awesome live show!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV AutumnFest Stage
Evening Finale: at 4pm with DJ Tom Southmoor spinning at the Halloween Town Hall on Halloween Town – the perfect end to a fantastic day!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:Halloween Town
Join us for another full day of music, energy, and Autumn magic at AMV Autumnfest 2025 – Day 3!
Check the Autumnfest Happening Page for more details at: https://alternatemetaverse.com/main/index.php?ccat=h
Start your day at the Main Landing Point with DJ Debbie from 6–8am, bringing you the latest Autumnfest news and happenings!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...
10am–1pm: AutumnFest InTribute Palooza at the InTribute Stage on AutumnFest InTribute Region – a celebration of music and memories!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AutumnFest InTribute
1pm: Icky Thump Live performing at the AutumnFest Stage on AMV AutumnFest Stage Region – don’t miss this awesome live show!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV AutumnFest Stage
Evening Finale: at 4pm with DJ Tom Southmoor spinning at the Halloween Town Hall on Halloween Town – the perfect end to a fantastic day!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:Halloween Town
Join us for another full day of music, energy, and Autumn magic at AMV Autumnfest 2025 – Day 3!
Check the Autumnfest Happening Page for more details at: https://alternatemetaverse.com/main/index.php?ccat=h
I have a new Pagan Altar for you, my friends! Just in time for your Samhain celebrations! Follow the red arrows to find it as well as other goodies.
🎧 DEEP TECHNO CONNECTION – Streaming Now! 🚨
Dive into a non-stop journey of deep, hypnotic grooves with my exclusive remix session.
🔊 Pure underground vibes. No breaks. Just the beat.
▶️ Tune in now: http://aegura.harriman4.com:8048/deeptechno.mp3
https://x.com/ChanelHurricane/status/1981064824420520211
💣 For true deep techno lovers only. Lock in and let the rhythm take control.
#DeepTechno #LiveStream #RemixSet #UndergroundBeats #NowPlaying
In world sharingiscaring.family:8002:Huang (Region Anime Haunt)
Dive into a non-stop journey of deep, hypnotic grooves with my exclusive remix session.
🔊 Pure underground vibes. No breaks. Just the beat.
▶️ Tune in now: http://aegura.harriman4.com:8048/deeptechno.mp3
https://x.com/ChanelHurricane/status/1981064824420520211
💣 For true deep techno lovers only. Lock in and let the rhythm take control.
#DeepTechno #LiveStream #RemixSet #UndergroundBeats #NowPlaying
In world sharingiscaring.family:8002:Huang (Region Anime Haunt)
Jimmy Olsen's Norge region - out for a walk in the mountains.
| | Xenon Darrow: It's so lovely, right? 7 months ago |
Puttering with cars again because it pushes my PBR skills in new directions. Today I finally had a breakthrough with PBR glass that looks much closer to the real thing. That's transparent glass in the photos with real reflections achieved by modifying a silver PBR texture I had.
SL, and by extension Opensim, did not implement the full PBR spectrum of textures, leaving out about 5 or 6 types. One of those not included was Transmission, which communicates to the graphics engine the details of the glass surfaces. So I basically have been wracking my brain on and off trying to come as close as I can to the real thing. Today was a good day.
SL, and by extension Opensim, did not implement the full PBR spectrum of textures, leaving out about 5 or 6 types. One of those not included was Transmission, which communicates to the graphics engine the details of the glass surfaces. So I basically have been wracking my brain on and off trying to come as close as I can to the real thing. Today was a good day.
| | CandM World: Bet you a Gloebit that you can't manage a blue one for the "series" ;-) ...and a Podex that the Gloebit doesn't xfer successfully :p 7 months ago |
🍂 Autumnfest Opening Ritual with DJ Yana 🍷
As the leaves turn and the grid awakens, DJ Yana calls the flame. Let the rhythm rise, let the spirits dance. Autumn begins here.
Join us for a morning of sonic fire and mythic rhythm as DJ Yana Dakota opens Autumnfest with a set that blends glam rock, mysticism, and pure grid-shaking energy.
Expect thunder, seduction, and spectral surprises.
Featuring epic anthems like:
- Sympathy for the Devil — The Rolling Stones
- Thriller — Michael Jackson
- Xanadu — Olivia Newton-John
- Welcome to the Pleasure Dome — Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- Into the Mystic — Van Morrison
🕯️ Dancefloor vibes.
🔥 Ritual rhythm.
🎶 One unforgettable wake-up.
Location: AMV Grid
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 AM Gridtime
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...
Let the music cast its spell. The flamekeeper is ready.
As the leaves turn and the grid awakens, DJ Yana calls the flame. Let the rhythm rise, let the spirits dance. Autumn begins here.
Join us for a morning of sonic fire and mythic rhythm as DJ Yana Dakota opens Autumnfest with a set that blends glam rock, mysticism, and pure grid-shaking energy.
Expect thunder, seduction, and spectral surprises.
Featuring epic anthems like:
- Sympathy for the Devil — The Rolling Stones
- Thriller — Michael Jackson
- Xanadu — Olivia Newton-John
- Welcome to the Pleasure Dome — Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- Into the Mystic — Van Morrison
🕯️ Dancefloor vibes.
🔥 Ritual rhythm.
🎶 One unforgettable wake-up.
Location: AMV Grid
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 AM Gridtime
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...
Let the music cast its spell. The flamekeeper is ready.
| | Marpil Grafenwalder: Wonderful session, Yana! And an incredible start to Autumnfest 2025!!!!! 7 months ago |
Cinderella's Castle is now a 3x3 region, i can start building the rest of Disneyland!
Alina Custom Vehicles.
Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..
Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE
Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.
All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina.
Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..
Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE
Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.
All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina.
Für alle die auf dunkle Themen keine Lust haben, biete ich heute eine Abendveranstaltung im Maurice Resort Club, mit der Möglichkeit einer Safari auf Pferderücken oder per Boot. Es wird rythmische Musik gespielt die Stressfreie Urlaubs Stimmung aufkommen läßt. Warum also nicht ein Last Minute Ticket erstehen und mit dem kleinen Inselhopper bei uns landen? Zieht an was ihr im Urlaub gerne tragt. Es geht um 20 Uhr europäische Zeit los. Wir freuen uns auf euren Besuch Tron
-- wir sprechen deutsch und englisch
hop://VirtualAfrica.spdns.org:9000/Africa/340/316/24
Hier ein bissl mehr Infos: https://opensimworld.com/hop/94580
-- wir sprechen deutsch und englisch
hop://VirtualAfrica.spdns.org:9000/Africa/340/316/24
Hier ein bissl mehr Infos: https://opensimworld.com/hop/94580
| | Rose Lavande: super Musik , die Party beginnt :)) 7 months ago |
Alina Custom Vehicles.
Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..
Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE
Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.
All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina.
Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..
Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE
Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.
All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina.
Path to the old circus!
I'm so excited to report that Wolf Software Systems Ltd has signed a partnership with MariaDB. As we own the grid, we will be upgrading our databases to the latest version of Galera Cluster (5 nodes) and Maxscale. We will be working with Mariadb next week on the deployment plan.
| | Trawell Mildor: Galera Cluster is really great :) We use it at work 7 months ago |
BK Mode – trag, was dich markiert.
BK-Mode ist kein Styling. BK-Mode ist Grenzziehung. Wer sie trägt, setzt Koordinaten: scharf, direkt, unverkennbar. Keine Kompromisse, keine Erklärungen. Die Schnitte sprechen. Die Silhouetten antworten. Und wer hineinschlüpft, verschwindet nicht – er tritt auf.
BK Mode – für alle, die nicht bloß erscheinen, sondern Spuren hinterlassen.
BK-Mode ist kein Styling. BK-Mode ist Grenzziehung. Wer sie trägt, setzt Koordinaten: scharf, direkt, unverkennbar. Keine Kompromisse, keine Erklärungen. Die Schnitte sprechen. Die Silhouetten antworten. Und wer hineinschlüpft, verschwindet nicht – er tritt auf.
BK Mode – für alle, die nicht bloß erscheinen, sondern Spuren hinterlassen.
🧡Have a good start to the new week.🧡
Alina Custom Vehicles.
Bringing unusual and unseen vehicles in Opensim.
Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..
Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
In region Teleporter to make it easier to get around..
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE
All new Vendors for an easier experience
Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.
All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina
Bringing unusual and unseen vehicles in Opensim.
Classic American vehicles, Nascar race cars, Huge Hotrod range, Monster Trucks, Heavy Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Dinkie Vehicle section , Pick up trucks, British vehicles, just about something for everyone..
Selection of vehicles for Big Girls
In region Teleporter to make it easier to get around..
New Vehicles added every week
ALL VEHICLES ARE DRIVEABLE
All new Vendors for an easier experience
Complete sim full of vehicles, almost 250 different vehicles.
All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..
Hope to see you soon.
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/luna/126/128/22
Yes, I love Betty :)
Alina
| | Yinni Benelli: 'worse' think you mean worth ;) and yes =D 7 months ago |
***Autumnfest 2025 Is Just Around the Corner!***
This year’s Autumnfest is going to be bigger and better than ever!
Take a sneak peek at one of the newest regions created especially for this year’s event: http://af25.amv.world
October 23rd – October 31st, 2025 - 9 Regions • 9 Days • Endless Autumn & Halloween Fun!
**Celebrate the magic of the season across:**
AMV Autumnfest, Open Mic Arts, AMV Autumnfest Stage, Surreal Autumnfest, Autumnfest InTribute, Autumnfest Halloween, Meow Fashion, Autumnfest October, and Halloween Town!
Enjoy an incredible lineup of Live Performers, DJs, Tributes, Karaoke, and a BIG Costume Party!
Plus — Storytelling, Belly Dancing, Guided Meditation, Chakra Awareness, and a Rocky Horror Show Tribute!
Don’t miss the AI Autumn & Halloween Art Show at the Crescent Moon Gallery, and get your Autumn & Halloween portraits taken by our amazing staff photographer, Zelle Mist!
Free outfits for everyone — come dressed or grab one at the event!
Check out the full event schedule on the AMV website: https://alternatemetaverse.com/main/index.php?ccat=h
This year’s Autumnfest is going to be bigger and better than ever!
Take a sneak peek at one of the newest regions created especially for this year’s event: http://af25.amv.world
October 23rd – October 31st, 2025 - 9 Regions • 9 Days • Endless Autumn & Halloween Fun!
**Celebrate the magic of the season across:**
AMV Autumnfest, Open Mic Arts, AMV Autumnfest Stage, Surreal Autumnfest, Autumnfest InTribute, Autumnfest Halloween, Meow Fashion, Autumnfest October, and Halloween Town!
Enjoy an incredible lineup of Live Performers, DJs, Tributes, Karaoke, and a BIG Costume Party!
Plus — Storytelling, Belly Dancing, Guided Meditation, Chakra Awareness, and a Rocky Horror Show Tribute!
Don’t miss the AI Autumn & Halloween Art Show at the Crescent Moon Gallery, and get your Autumn & Halloween portraits taken by our amazing staff photographer, Zelle Mist!
Free outfits for everyone — come dressed or grab one at the event!
Check out the full event schedule on the AMV website: https://alternatemetaverse.com/main/index.php?ccat=h
| | ZelleMist: Can't Wait, Love AutumnFest... Click Click 🤣📸📸 7 months ago |
¸.•*(¸.•*´ DISCO - PARTY `*•.¸)`*•.¸
mit DJ Tommy und Paristella !
con DJ Tommy e Paristella !
Freitag, 10.10.2025
Venerdì, 10/10/2025
Beginn: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT
Inizio: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT
Taxi: newlifeitaly.com:8002:NewLifeWelcome/298/120/45
mit DJ Tommy und Paristella !
con DJ Tommy e Paristella !
Freitag, 10.10.2025
Venerdì, 10/10/2025
Beginn: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT
Inizio: 22:00 CET - 13:00 SLT
Taxi: newlifeitaly.com:8002:NewLifeWelcome/298/120/45
| | Angeldark: Gooooooooooooooooo Party!!! 7 months ago |
Skully's a collection of skeleton and halloween decorations.
| | Bobsolo: Must see tour every skeleton known and fun time to be had. 7 months ago |
***Autumnfest 2025 Is Just Around the Corner!***
This year’s Autumnfest is going to be bigger and better than ever!
Take a sneak peek at one of the newest regions created especially for this year’s event: http://af25.amv.world
October 23rd – October 31st, 2025 - 9 Regions • 9 Days • Endless Autumn & Halloween Fun!
**Celebrate the magic of the season across:**
AMV Autumnfest, Open Mic Arts, AMV Autumnfest Stage, Surreal Autumnfest, Autumnfest InTribute, Autumnfest Halloween, Meow Fashion, Autumnfest October, and Halloween Town!
Enjoy an incredible lineup of Live Performers, DJs, Tributes, Karaoke, and a BIG Costume Party!
Plus — Storytelling, Belly Dancing, Guided Meditation, Chakra Awareness, and a Rocky Horror Show Tribute!
Don’t miss the AI Autumn & Halloween Art Show at the Crescent Moon Gallery, and get your Autumn & Halloween portraits taken by our amazing staff photographer, Zelle Mist!
Free outfits for everyone — come dressed or grab one at the event!
Check out the full event schedule on the AMV website: https://alternatemetaverse.com
This year’s Autumnfest is going to be bigger and better than ever!
Take a sneak peek at one of the newest regions created especially for this year’s event: http://af25.amv.world
October 23rd – October 31st, 2025 - 9 Regions • 9 Days • Endless Autumn & Halloween Fun!
**Celebrate the magic of the season across:**
AMV Autumnfest, Open Mic Arts, AMV Autumnfest Stage, Surreal Autumnfest, Autumnfest InTribute, Autumnfest Halloween, Meow Fashion, Autumnfest October, and Halloween Town!
Enjoy an incredible lineup of Live Performers, DJs, Tributes, Karaoke, and a BIG Costume Party!
Plus — Storytelling, Belly Dancing, Guided Meditation, Chakra Awareness, and a Rocky Horror Show Tribute!
Don’t miss the AI Autumn & Halloween Art Show at the Crescent Moon Gallery, and get your Autumn & Halloween portraits taken by our amazing staff photographer, Zelle Mist!
Free outfits for everyone — come dressed or grab one at the event!
Check out the full event schedule on the AMV website: https://alternatemetaverse.com
Camila - Reborn ( MORGANA COMPLETE AVATAR)
Fühl dich unschlagbar Die neue Mode ist angekommen .
Shoppe jetzt deinen Wow-Look auf Little City!
| | CleaPerido: dankeschön 7 months ago |
Have pimp my Second Lifer Avatar a little bit :D
| | Rulus_Kaliopov: Sorry yes has nothing to do with OpenSim but was so satisfied with the result 7 months ago |
Update on Garden Towers Mall: Lone Wolf has moved my region to a different server, giving us an improved experience. All the hair and women's clothes have been tested by my alt from another grid. The assets should all be okay. I'm also in the process of adding some new items.
Hidden beyond the reach of maps and memory, veiled by time and shadow, lies Pendle Hollow , a long forgotten realm where the land itself hums with ancient magic.secrets. Stir along the cobble streets where few have dared to seek, but those who do will find a place where beauty and darkness exist together. We welcome you to get lost in the accent maze with towering stone wall that sits at the front the gates of Pendle Castle. You will also find a forest with a winding path that weaves through the shadowy woods, cloaked in mist and moonlight , branches whispering secrets in the wind leading the way deeper into the unknown and suddenly it opens into a radiant, moonlit clearing. Here, in a perfect circle of wildflowers and glowing mushrooms, a witch coven!
| | Speck: I do love a good narrative, lovely writing Pixey. 7 months ago |
Just put some new stuff out here at the mall in our Holidays & Seasons section. There is the little ghostie vamp, Babystein and big brother Frankie and then there are a couple of Frank In a Steins (Hot dogs in beer steins). I'm also going to be adding some new Christmas and spring items. Blessings and much love, Lavia
The Bla Bla Bla Magazine is Out Now!
The latest edition of Bla Bla Bla Magazine has just been released!
Check it out on the AMV webpage here: https://alternatemetaverse.com/main/index.php?ccat=bla
Dive into stories, events, and highlights from across Opensim—don’t miss it!
*** Novembers ISSUE I am inviting you to Share Your Story's with Bla Bla Bla Magazine! ***
As Autumn is here, and Bla Bla Bla Magazine wants your input! We’re now open for Opensim happenings, region spotlights, and themed events you’d like featured in the next issue. Don’t be shy—let us help get your story out there!
Just send a notecard with:
Your SLURL
Your OSW page
Details you’d like included in the magazine plus your photos or pictures, Advertisements for Special Events for November are all welcomed!
(DEADLINE for ARTICLES is the 18th OCTOBER)
It’s that easy!
Contact Sofee on OSW, inworld on AMV, or via Discord to share your story.
Let’s make this Autumn edition shine with your events, creativity, and November highlights!
> or a HUD Version can be picked up at the Main Landing Point:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...
The latest edition of Bla Bla Bla Magazine has just been released!
Check it out on the AMV webpage here: https://alternatemetaverse.com/main/index.php?ccat=bla
Dive into stories, events, and highlights from across Opensim—don’t miss it!
*** Novembers ISSUE I am inviting you to Share Your Story's with Bla Bla Bla Magazine! ***
As Autumn is here, and Bla Bla Bla Magazine wants your input! We’re now open for Opensim happenings, region spotlights, and themed events you’d like featured in the next issue. Don’t be shy—let us help get your story out there!
Just send a notecard with:
Your SLURL
Your OSW page
Details you’d like included in the magazine plus your photos or pictures, Advertisements for Special Events for November are all welcomed!
(DEADLINE for ARTICLES is the 18th OCTOBER)
It’s that easy!
Contact Sofee on OSW, inworld on AMV, or via Discord to share your story.
Let’s make this Autumn edition shine with your events, creativity, and November highlights!
> or a HUD Version can be picked up at the Main Landing Point:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...
| | Omy2024: Thank you so much Sofee for covering Just Shoot Me photo competition in Bla Bla Bla magazine! Your magazines are always wonderful, and it is appreciated that you have taken the time, not just to visi... 8 months ago |
Ein Blues Abend der besonderen Art, mit Bier und Whiskey.
Eine Party für einen ganz besonderen Menschen!
Herzlich willkommen!
Loru wird uns ab 20 Uhr mit ihrem mega Set verwöhnen.
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Eine Party für einen ganz besonderen Menschen!
Herzlich willkommen!
Loru wird uns ab 20 Uhr mit ihrem mega Set verwöhnen.
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| | SoA .BAD: Vielen Dank an ALLE die mitgeholfen haben diese Überraschungsparty vorzubereiten, besonders an meine Siwas und an Loru. Die Überraschung ist gelungen und ich freue mich dass soviel Gäste die Party dan... 8 months ago |
Little City: Frische Styles sind da!
Endlich ist sie da: die neue Kollektion bei Little City!
Egal, ob Sie einen schicken Look fürs Büro, ein lässiges Outfit fürs Wochenende oder das perfekte Kleidungsstück für den Abend suchen – wir haben genau das Richtige für Sie und Ihn.
Für Damen: Entdecken Sie die aktuellsten Trends, von eleganten Kleidern bis zu bequemer Streetwear.
Für Herren: Finden Sie hochwertige Hemden, coole Jeans und smarte Jacken, die Ihren Stil unterstreichen.
Qualität trifft auf Fashion – kommen Sie vorbei und definieren Sie Ihren Look neu!
Little City – Ihr Style-Upgrade wartet!
Endlich ist sie da: die neue Kollektion bei Little City!
Egal, ob Sie einen schicken Look fürs Büro, ein lässiges Outfit fürs Wochenende oder das perfekte Kleidungsstück für den Abend suchen – wir haben genau das Richtige für Sie und Ihn.
Für Damen: Entdecken Sie die aktuellsten Trends, von eleganten Kleidern bis zu bequemer Streetwear.
Für Herren: Finden Sie hochwertige Hemden, coole Jeans und smarte Jacken, die Ihren Stil unterstreichen.
Qualität trifft auf Fashion – kommen Sie vorbei und definieren Sie Ihren Look neu!
Little City – Ihr Style-Upgrade wartet!
| | CleaPerido: dankeschön 8 months ago |
Because a dear friend introduced me to Meshy AI, I can now create these beautiful things for you. Lots of decorations for the Holidays and to suit the seasons. You can find all of these brand new, fresh out of blender, mesh decorations in our Holidays & Seasons department in the mall. Come check them out I'm sure you'll like them and they are free and they are full perm and yours for the taking. Blessings and much love, Lavia
| | NightshadeCeres: little ghosts? but in cute?! how cute is this, please! 8 months ago |
Halloween Market 2026 opened
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Carpe%20Noctem%202/279/3...
| | Jared Seda / Jace Thornwood: Can't wait to check this place out 8 months ago |
A few weeks later ..
Well I am a little more clear on what's going on and what to do. We're going to look into having Una ( Masala Estates) possibly host E Grid next year, early. I want to do it, believe me.
And for right now, I made a mistake saying E Grid was flat out closed -- its still UP. But all those lagging regions are down, they are still existing, but down. We currently have Paradise up, and all the rental lands. They will, barring weather crap or that sort of thing, stay up!
Thank you to those of you who messaged me and gave reassurances and support!
We love you and hope to return the E to its former State xxx
*** PS if you have a rental with us, please please be sure to renew that rental box :) That tells us who is still there and who isn't !
Well I am a little more clear on what's going on and what to do. We're going to look into having Una ( Masala Estates) possibly host E Grid next year, early. I want to do it, believe me.
And for right now, I made a mistake saying E Grid was flat out closed -- its still UP. But all those lagging regions are down, they are still existing, but down. We currently have Paradise up, and all the rental lands. They will, barring weather crap or that sort of thing, stay up!
Thank you to those of you who messaged me and gave reassurances and support!
We love you and hope to return the E to its former State xxx
*** PS if you have a rental with us, please please be sure to renew that rental box :) That tells us who is still there and who isn't !
| | LaviaLavine: Hang in there my friend!! It will all work out. 8 months ago |
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The Mistress Commando is not a collar replacement, but adds enhanced RLV functions. It can be worn with a collar.
Mistress Commando allows one owner to be set. There is no "public" mode.
Warning: Mistress Commando is more strict and controlling than a standard OS Collar.
Owner "keyholder" can make the wearer tall or short, make them pee, shut off im/local "quiet", obscure all names/locations, completely black out their view "blind", hitch wearer to nearest object w/ watchdog enforcer, make wearer "kneel" and "m*st*rb*te", wear cuffs, srtangle them until death, send wearer to TP location.
At the MODERN TORTURE shop in Stark's exciting Red Light District.
hop://hg.zetaworlds.com:80/Stark%20Red%20Light%20District/...
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Mistress Commando allows one owner to be set. There is no "public" mode.
Warning: Mistress Commando is more strict and controlling than a standard OS Collar.
Owner "keyholder" can make the wearer tall or short, make them pee, shut off im/local "quiet", obscure all names/locations, completely black out their view "blind", hitch wearer to nearest object w/ watchdog enforcer, make wearer "kneel" and "m*st*rb*te", wear cuffs, srtangle them until death, send wearer to TP location.
At the MODERN TORTURE shop in Stark's exciting Red Light District.
hop://hg.zetaworlds.com:80/Stark%20Red%20Light%20District/...
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| | Fiona Sweet: Well you could sign up for a free ZW account https://zetaworlds.com/membership-levels Or you can get the item from my online Sweet Box! https://jemcity.com/sweetbox.php Order from the comfort of yo... 8 months ago |
Basic Land Hygiene And Griefer Protection
1. Please add to or offer corrections to this list.
2. Consider giving this list, or one like it, to anyone renting land from you.
3. Send this link to people you think might want to read these tips:
https://opensimworld.com/post/123825?msgSuccess=Posted
Pay attention because there will be a quiz.
1. Set Edit Terrain (Everyone) to Off
2. Set Object Creation to group only. (A private land management group for example)
3. Set Object Entry to Off
4. Set Scripts to Off
5. Set Safe mode (no damage)
6. Set No Push (this does not completely disable pushes, but it makes them less powerful)
7. Set your movelock to make yourself harder to push around. In Firestorm, this is CTRL+ALT+P.
8. The protection from any pushing is to "sit".
9. Set access to group only, or to yourself and a designated approved access list. (Kick out and ban griefers from the group)
10. Set No Fly (makes it harder for griefers to get around quickly)
11. Set Teleport routing to a specific spot (keeps griefers from being able to dodge by local teleporting)
12. Set Object Return to the shortest possible time
13. Turn off avatar visibility in About Land > Options (so griefers outside your parcel can't see you)
14. Do not respond to taunts or threats. REMAIN SILENT!
15. Mute (Block) each griefer
16. Turn off visibility of particles (CTRL_SHIFT_ALT_=)
17. Protect yourself from graphics crashers by limiting the avatar complexity your viewer can render, in Preferences > Graphics. Anything lower than "unlimited" will be fine.
18. Set your preferences to not render media or play sounds attached to other avatars.
The Quiz: What is wrong with the land settings shown in the picture?
1. Please add to or offer corrections to this list.
2. Consider giving this list, or one like it, to anyone renting land from you.
3. Send this link to people you think might want to read these tips:
https://opensimworld.com/post/123825?msgSuccess=Posted
Pay attention because there will be a quiz.
1. Set Edit Terrain (Everyone) to Off
2. Set Object Creation to group only. (A private land management group for example)
3. Set Object Entry to Off
4. Set Scripts to Off
5. Set Safe mode (no damage)
6. Set No Push (this does not completely disable pushes, but it makes them less powerful)
7. Set your movelock to make yourself harder to push around. In Firestorm, this is CTRL+ALT+P.
8. The protection from any pushing is to "sit".
9. Set access to group only, or to yourself and a designated approved access list. (Kick out and ban griefers from the group)
10. Set No Fly (makes it harder for griefers to get around quickly)
11. Set Teleport routing to a specific spot (keeps griefers from being able to dodge by local teleporting)
12. Set Object Return to the shortest possible time
13. Turn off avatar visibility in About Land > Options (so griefers outside your parcel can't see you)
14. Do not respond to taunts or threats. REMAIN SILENT!
15. Mute (Block) each griefer
16. Turn off visibility of particles (CTRL_SHIFT_ALT_=)
17. Protect yourself from graphics crashers by limiting the avatar complexity your viewer can render, in Preferences > Graphics. Anything lower than "unlimited" will be fine.
18. Set your preferences to not render media or play sounds attached to other avatars.
The Quiz: What is wrong with the land settings shown in the picture?
| | JojoTross: Commenting here so I can find this later kthxbai 8 months ago |
Lately I have noticed a lot of drama, bashing, shaming and finger pointing. I am not taking sides but I felt this needed to be said.
As a grid owner I feel its important to talk to other grid owners, get to know them, work with them on issues and problems.
When did it get to the point that we dont listen to other grid owners or its members? If a grid owner or a member came to me about an issue with one of my members I would hear both sides of the story.
I dont block an entire grid unless I have a valid reason or they have me blocked and no way to resolve the issue. I prefer to just block the said member if I have very good reason otherwise I talk to the grid owner.
I dont know why some have to be too busy to not care, I suppose its why I like being a small grid. I want the time to talk to my members, see there cool builds, work on the grid and support other grids.
I know that running a grid is a lot of work, I understand that it can make grid owners so busy. But I dont feel its hard to take 5 minutes or less to listen to members or other grid owners.
If we are constantly tearing each other down, accusing other grids or people, then someday there may not be anything left in Opensim.
My door is always open for anyone that needs to talk.
As a grid owner I feel its important to talk to other grid owners, get to know them, work with them on issues and problems.
When did it get to the point that we dont listen to other grid owners or its members? If a grid owner or a member came to me about an issue with one of my members I would hear both sides of the story.
I dont block an entire grid unless I have a valid reason or they have me blocked and no way to resolve the issue. I prefer to just block the said member if I have very good reason otherwise I talk to the grid owner.
I dont know why some have to be too busy to not care, I suppose its why I like being a small grid. I want the time to talk to my members, see there cool builds, work on the grid and support other grids.
I know that running a grid is a lot of work, I understand that it can make grid owners so busy. But I dont feel its hard to take 5 minutes or less to listen to members or other grid owners.
If we are constantly tearing each other down, accusing other grids or people, then someday there may not be anything left in Opensim.
My door is always open for anyone that needs to talk.
Faith just put out some American Flags (C/M) for anyone that wants one. If you want a flag for your country send a notecard to Faith Fromund with your request and contact information.
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If the region was closed please try to enter again. Senior Moments are real! I'm sorry
| | Omy2024: I would definitely love an American Flag! despite not being an American - some of my favourite people are from the USA ♥ 8 months ago |
| | Speck: Great build! I assume the displays are portals? Whole thing looks good. Not over crowded. 8 months ago |
We raised a whopping $323 for charity this year!
Thank you all so much for coming by and making the evening a massive success!
We raised more for charity than last year. Thank you all for your generous donations. Giving peace a chance!
Special thanks to Niki, Mathilda, Fiona, Prim, Dolfke for your generosity!
(Source: https://zetaworlds.com/blog/view/world-peace-day-2025-than...)
Thank you all so much for coming by and making the evening a massive success!
We raised more for charity than last year. Thank you all for your generous donations. Giving peace a chance!
Special thanks to Niki, Mathilda, Fiona, Prim, Dolfke for your generosity!
(Source: https://zetaworlds.com/blog/view/world-peace-day-2025-than...)
| | Dunkan: And not a cent of thats going to where they promised. GG 8 months ago |
The Annual Hypergrid Community Celebration that began as AvatarFest, became OpenSimFest, and is now #OSFest2025, is a 3D virtual festival where anyone from any OpenSimulator grid can participate from any timezone! Starting this year, you can now host OSFest events on your home grid or, as always, get a free exhibit or store parcel on the OSFest grid. Artists, creators, builders, merchants, educators, developers, grid owners, performers, and hosts - you can showcase whatever, celebrate however, or host wherever you want. Help others find you on the Hypergrid by being a part of the celebration - virtually together.
For #OSFest2025, rather than a specific theme, since anyone can now participate whether on their home grids or the OSFest grid, take a look at this year's logo created by Banker Ibor. Themes that come to mind are Celebration, Culture, Fantasy, SciFi, Space, Avatars, Fashion, Shopping, Holidays, Hypergrid, and more. Whatever theme you see in the logo is your theme - be inspired!
Register at https://osfest.infinitemetaverse.net/ on the #OSFest2025 Event Calendar, request a role change from the menu if needed, book your slot, then share! You can always edit the name or description, include links, or change the image - even 360 images taken with a viewer.
Choose HG venue type to host an OSFest HG event on another grid. (Any type event on any Hypergrid-enabled grid.) Roles that can book this venue type: Participant, Host, Performer, Producer, Director, Executive Director
Choose TOUR venue type to host a TOUR event on the OSFest grid. (Examples include tours of builds, art, stores, etc. to let visitors know when you will be there.) Roles that can book this venue type: Participant, Host, Performer, Producer, Director, Executive Director
Choose SHOW venue type to host a SHOW event on the OSFest grid. (Examples include fashion shows, light shows, fireworks, burn events, etc.) Roles that can book this venue type: Host, Performer, Producer, Director, Executive Director
Choose STAGE venue type to perform on STAGE1, STAGE2, or STAGE3 on the OSFest grid. (Examples include singers, bands, DJs, comedy, readings, etc.) Roles that can book this venue type: Performer, Producer, Director, Executive Director
Choose ACTIVITY venue type to host an ACTIVITY event on the OSFest grid. (Examples include zombiequest, wellness, yoga, tai chi, presentations, etc.) Roles that can book this venue type: Director, Executive Director
For #OSFest2025, rather than a specific theme, since anyone can now participate whether on their home grids or the OSFest grid, take a look at this year's logo created by Banker Ibor. Themes that come to mind are Celebration, Culture, Fantasy, SciFi, Space, Avatars, Fashion, Shopping, Holidays, Hypergrid, and more. Whatever theme you see in the logo is your theme - be inspired!
Register at https://osfest.infinitemetaverse.net/ on the #OSFest2025 Event Calendar, request a role change from the menu if needed, book your slot, then share! You can always edit the name or description, include links, or change the image - even 360 images taken with a viewer.
Choose HG venue type to host an OSFest HG event on another grid. (Any type event on any Hypergrid-enabled grid.) Roles that can book this venue type: Participant, Host, Performer, Producer, Director, Executive Director
Choose TOUR venue type to host a TOUR event on the OSFest grid. (Examples include tours of builds, art, stores, etc. to let visitors know when you will be there.) Roles that can book this venue type: Participant, Host, Performer, Producer, Director, Executive Director
Choose SHOW venue type to host a SHOW event on the OSFest grid. (Examples include fashion shows, light shows, fireworks, burn events, etc.) Roles that can book this venue type: Host, Performer, Producer, Director, Executive Director
Choose STAGE venue type to perform on STAGE1, STAGE2, or STAGE3 on the OSFest grid. (Examples include singers, bands, DJs, comedy, readings, etc.) Roles that can book this venue type: Performer, Producer, Director, Executive Director
Choose ACTIVITY venue type to host an ACTIVITY event on the OSFest grid. (Examples include zombiequest, wellness, yoga, tai chi, presentations, etc.) Roles that can book this venue type: Director, Executive Director
Freitag Girls Power und Richi
wir starten durch Chrissy Coage Live
diese Party gehört uns! Tanze, lache und feiere deine innere Power. Denn wir wissen: Mädels können alles.
Friday Girls Power and Richi
Let's get started Chrissy Coage Live
This party is ours! Dance, laugh, and celebrate your inner power. Because we know: Girls can do anything.
wir starten durch Chrissy Coage Live
diese Party gehört uns! Tanze, lache und feiere deine innere Power. Denn wir wissen: Mädels können alles.
Friday Girls Power and Richi
Let's get started Chrissy Coage Live
This party is ours! Dance, laugh, and celebrate your inner power. Because we know: Girls can do anything.
Japon
| | Bebetomx: uno de mis lugares favoritos, donde puedes meditar y practicar el tai chi realmente relajante 8 months ago |
At Mall 2 you find now Mesh Objects and classic clothes close to the landing straight ahead.
Full Perm Mesh objects, Season Objects, Deco in the left side there also are my Galeries with art i made.
When you turn right at the landing you find Mesh Clothes for Female and Male, also Hair, Shoes, Accessoires, Costumes and more.
Visit the Bakery or the street cafes.
Relax at the park or visit the playground in the middle of the mall.
Full Perm Mesh objects, Season Objects, Deco in the left side there also are my Galeries with art i made.
When you turn right at the landing you find Mesh Clothes for Female and Male, also Hair, Shoes, Accessoires, Costumes and more.
Visit the Bakery or the street cafes.
Relax at the park or visit the playground in the middle of the mall.
Texture Mall
You find all kind of full perm textures like seasons, wood, stone, sand, water, sky,
native and much more.
Also there are textures without background in seamless or cute motives to make your
own cloth or use for poofers or what ever you can imagine.
Some ready made poofers and floaters are set there too.
You find all kind of full perm textures like seasons, wood, stone, sand, water, sky,
native and much more.
Also there are textures without background in seamless or cute motives to make your
own cloth or use for poofers or what ever you can imagine.
Some ready made poofers and floaters are set there too.
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Spax Orion✦ 19 minutes ago
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