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WILLY's WINTER CAMP IN THE FAR NORTH
Being a lumberjack is a tough life
But Willy had well organized and supplied cosy place


Lise: Great place! I hiked from the arrival area to the next highest point where the Super Snow Slaucer station is located. From there, I sledded down and took the cable car up, enjoying the beautiful scen... 23 hours ago

Historically accurate new outfit. :D


Arielle: Historically accurate in the middle of the summer maybe. ;) 24 hours ago
*** Golden Bauble Week at Novale's Winter Worlds Travel Agency ***
Among more than 50 winter - xmas destinations, four
Golden Baubles identify four destinations that I love particularly
for their creativity and immersive feel good ambiance

Santa has so much to do... he must often go back and forth
between his homebase and his packaging shop ...
To avoid tiring his reindeers, he uses his special zipline

May you all have a blessed and merry Christmas and a healthy, happy, safe and prosperous New Year! From all of us on the Genesis Roleplay Grid.


Lynne Lundquist: Merry Christmas Lavia. 2 days ago
In the heart of the digital realm, where grids and codes intertwined, there existed a special place known as the Gentle Fire Grid. This grid was unlike any other; it was a warm, welcoming community where avatars from all corners of the virtual world gathered to share stories, create art, and celebrate together.

As Christmas approached, the Gentle Fire Grid buzzed with excitement. The avatars decorated their virtual homes with twinkling lights, digital wreaths, and pixel-perfect Christmas trees. The air was filled with the sound of cheerful carols and the scent of virtual gingerbread cookies.

One chilly December evening, the grid's founder, a wise and kind avatar named Santa Mint, decided to host a grand Christmas party. Invitations were sent out to all the neighboring grids, including the renowned OpenSim. The message read, "Merry Christmas from Gentle Fire Grid to OpenSim! Join us for a night of joy, laughter, and celebration with live singer's and DJ's"

On the night of the party, avatars from OpenSim arrived, their digital forms glowing with anticipation. They were greeted with open arms and warm smiles. The Gentle Fire Grid had prepared a feast of virtual delicacies, from pixelated plum pudding to holographic coffee.

As the night went on, the avatars shared stories of their adventures, exchanged gifts, and danced under the shimmering lights of the virtual sky. Santa Mint stood by the grand Christmas tree, watching the joy spread across the grid. It was a night to remember, a night where the boundaries of the digital world melted away, and the true spirit of Christmas shone brightly.

And so, the Gentle Fire Grid and OpenSim celebrated together, creating memories that would last a lifetime. It was a reminder that no matter where you are, the warmth of community and the magic of Christmas can bring everyone together.
Bonjour,
rappel, comme tous les ans le marche fermera debut janvier , merci
Good morning,
Remember, as every year the march will close in January , thank you
Guten Tag,
Erinnerung, wie jedes Jahr schließt der Marsch zu Januar , danke

Govani13: hätte gerne mal ein spaziergang genacht ..aber läst mich nicht zu ... 2 days ago

J'ai fini ... le marché de noël chez Eden à voir et à revoir
Région rare à voir absoluement


Hicks: plein de trucs cool à copier !) 2 days ago

Tant Kristine's House, near Novale's XMas market
This is her litte winter palace

While most of us associate PBR only with mirrors and shiny metals, there is a lot more to it since all surfaces benefit from it. The top pic here shows the room with the old standard (blinn phong) textures and materials taken using the FS 6.6.17 viewer, while the bottom pic shows the same room with all pbr textures taken using the FS 7.1.11 viewer. Note that you can add both texture sets to a surface so that any viewer can see something. Also note that there is a reflection probe filling this room that prevents the blue light outside from seeping in (a current known bug being investigated).

Saturation, lighting, and detail are significantly improved across the board when all surfaces are pbr, which is what Physically Based Rendering was designed to do: to more accurately capture the interplay of light on various surfaces. For those wondering about how performance was affected, these were taken using my 8 year old desktop that has a GTX 1070 graphics card. I was at 40 fps on ultra graphics, but you don't need to set the graphics that high to get this look. That's because the new viewer is more efficient since it uses more of your computer's available resources.

Jerralyn Franzic: I can get enough of this look shown here, even with all of the shaders turned off and PBR settings at minimum. For shinier things I do need to set PBR a bit higher than minimum, but it doesn't affect ... 3 days ago
Now we all are in the holiday mood, we offer you a winter adventure.
The ELEVEN CITIES SKATING TOUR. SKATE AND COLLECT STAMPS, WIN A PRIZE.

A skating tour , 12 sims huge , leading you through a wonderful winter landscape with some nice details underway, like cabins for a rest ( or a cuddle ), Icy waterfalls, animals, and more surprises.

How does it work?

Hop : grid.kitely.com:8002:Catronian Archipelago

On the landing place a teleport sign will lead you to the winter fair/ skating tour start point.
Find the information board. It gives you historical information about this funny Dutch tradition, and an opportunity to collect all the original stamps in this tour and win the 11 cities trophy , which in the Netherlands is like being a local hero.

You will get a map/ texture and when opening your world map, you will be able to locate all the checkpoints by comparing the map with your position on the world map. We introduced this bc too many people got lost on track and miss stamps !

Drag all your stamp textures on a notecard and sent it to me. You will be rewarded . I will mention names of the people who are in the "hall of fame" in this thread.

Oh, and don't forget to visit the market with all its freebees !

Happy skating!

Trouble Ahead : Who finished the tour? Kimm Starr Cooper Swizzle Dot Matrix Congrats !! Prize is free shopping in the fair ! 2 days ago
All this drone talk I had my own reasoning as to what it was, until I announced the new PBR Metal Materials I created. Seems whoever it is flying them wanted a new updated shiner PBR metal for their craft. You never know who will stop by 👽👁️👁️👽

🎅Wishing you all a happy start to the week.🎅

I added metal PBR Materials in the foyer so that you can edit your jewelry.
Copper, Gold, Rose Gold and Silver, 8 materials in each pack. notes in contents. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry

You must have the latest Firestorm and the grid has to have the PBR implemented. To test you can come to my grid it is implemented. I have a sandbox where you can test. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Sandbox

Marianna : I added info on how to use the metals. Some of you might wonder how in the world do I create a GLTF texture? I found a great little free png----->GLTF converter https://products.aspose.app/3d/conver... 3 days ago

Enjoying the evening with my four elf-friends

Come in and get a bench; all seats have been added. The Christmas bench is out for the day.

Today 12.00 PM noon Grand opening Kitely Winter fair! DJ Melanie Auxifur will play and fair is officially open! Come dance , or get your skates and do the tour in a 12 sim wide winterwonderland !


Trouble Ahead : and this was the event !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et9OQunFF4g&t=1s 4 days ago

BREATH TAKING VIEW
from my preferred resting place
at the end of a skiing day

Arkham Grid 2024 Holiday Gifts

Am Sonntag den 15. Dezember gibt es die nächste Adventslesung mit Rubeus Helgerud. Ab 20:00 Uhr gibts Weihnachtsstimmung im Märchenzelt auf Dorenas Weihnachtsmarkt

dorenas-world.de:8002:Weihnachtsmarkt

Weihnachtliche Vormusik gibts wieder ab 19:30 zu hören. Schnappt Euch Glühpunsch und setzt Euch auf die Kissen ins gut beheizte Märchenzelt und hört ein wenig zu. Wir freuen uns auf Euch alle.

On Sunday, December 15th, there will be the next Advent reading with Rubeus Helgerud. From 8:00 p.m. there will be a Christmas atmosphere in the fairy tale tent at Dorena's Christmas market

dorenas-world.de:8002:Christmas market

Christmas pre-music will be heard again from 7:30 p.m. Grab some mulled punch and sit on the cushions in the well-heated fairy tale tent and listen for a while. We look forward to seeing you all.
Weihnachten kommt in großen Schritten näher, bescuht den Christmas-Advent-Markt mit Euren Freunden und Familie, vielleicht findet Ihr sogar noch ein paar Weihnachtsgeschenke für Eure Lieben dort.

Stellen Sie sich Folgendes vor: ein Wunderland im Herzen eines malerischen Stadtplatzes, mit verschneiten Wegen und funkelnden Lichterketten, die verspielt in der frischen Winterluft tanzen. Der Duft gerösteter Kastanien liegt in der Luft, die Kastanien sind tatsächlich heiß, eingebettet in kleine Papiertüten, die knistern, wenn man sie Ihnen reicht, und ihren nussigen, gerösteten Duft verströmen. Sie stecken sich eins in den Mund und es ist eine Symphonie aus Geschmack und Wärme, ein herrlicher Kontrast zu der Kälte, die Ihre Nase erstickt, und dem süßen Duft von Karamell
Die frisch zubereiteten Crêpes brutzeln mit Zucker überzogen und jeder Atemzug ist ein
Ein köstlicher Cocktail aus festlichen Düften, der Ihre Nase kitzelt und Ihre Seele wärmt
Vergessen röstet Marshmallows über dem offenen Feuer, die klebrige Süße der schmelzenden Marshmallows weht durch die Luft, ein Sirenenruf für Naschkatzen. Während Sie sitzen und genießen, werden Ihre Wangen von den Flammen rosig, während Sie versuchen, den perfekten S’more zu kreieren.

Heiße Getränke und dampfende Becher mit Glühwein und gewürztem Apfelwein werden herumgereicht und die Wärme dringt durch die Handschuhe bis in die Knochen. Sie können nicht anders, als an dem duftenden Gebräu zu nippen, die Gewürze von Zimt, Nelken und Muskatnuss drehen sich auf Ihrer Zunge und hinterlassen eine wohlige Wärme. Und für die weniger Abenteuerlustigen gibt es heiße Schokolade, die so reichhaltig und cremig ist, dass man sie wie eine warme Umarmung fühlt von innen nach außen, garniert mit einem Berg Schlagsahne und einer Prise glitzerndem Zucker.

Die Standbesitzer sind ein fröhlicher Haufen, ihre Augen funkeln mit der gleichen Begeisterung wie die oben aufgereihten Lichter, man erkennt die Details, die diesen Ort so besonders machen. Girlandenstränge waren über jede Oberfläche drapiert, das Rascheln von Tannennadeln war zu hören frisch geschnittene Kränze, ab und zu eine Schneeflocke, die vom Himmel herabflattert.

Der Carpe Noctem Weihnachtsmarkt ist nicht nur ein Ort zum Einkaufen; Es ist ein Erlebnis, das Ihr Herz mit der Magie der Jahreszeit erfüllt. Es ist ein Ort, um mit Freunden und Liebsten Erinnerungen zu schaffen, die Freude am Geben und Empfangen zu genießen und einfach im Moment präsent zu sein.

Fügen Sie Carpe Noctem zu Ihrer Winterreiseliste der zu besuchenden Orte hinzu. Zu finden unter:

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Carpe Noctem 2/248/343/1995

Govani13: wäre ja gern vor bei gekommen . jedoch der teleporter am landepunkt wollet mich nur an der fasade sitzen lassen ... 5 days ago
Arkham Grid 2024 Holiday Gifts: Merry Christmas from Arkham Grid!
to celebrate the holidays, we will be releasing important exclusive gifts
Come and get the goodies at Kingman City, Arkham Grid, With a gifted out every day up to Christmas!

At Novale's 'Stay Warm' boutique
you fill find a vast selection of rigged winter coats and sweaters.
Make sure though to click the poster inside
To get the notecard on how to wear them.

The final two weeks will be completed as the two weeks on the board are coming to an end. The board will be updated with gifts starting Sunday. The last 2 of these 2 weeks are being added today. Happy Holiday's everyone

Definitely enjoying this little Japanese Home project. Testing lighting in a full PBR environment to see what the ambiance is like at night.


CandM World: love it Luna Lumaria 5 days ago

Merry Xmas :) x

PREPARING FOR HIS WORLD DELIVERY TOUR
Time flies and Santa has so many things to prepare
At least, his magic sleigh is almost ready

IN CROSS_COUNTRY SKI TO THE XMAS MARKET
At the Touring Station, near landing lobe, get and wear your skis
Sit on the departure block and keep skiing
You will automatically stop at market entry. Enjoy!
It's snowing in Vallands.
Wishing you a happy holiday to everyone !

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/ValLands/1180/815/52
http://www.vallands.ca
Thank you for your generous donations.
https://paypal.me/valr300?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US

Passion Jumanji: I have these trees from Luna's Store :D I love them :D I see there are more there that I want now :D Hehe :D 7 days ago
🎄 Einladung zur Weihnachtsfeier 🎅

🎁✨Hallo ihr Lieben,
die schönste Zeit des Jahres steht vor der Tür, und ich möchte diese besondere Gelegenheit mit euch feiern! Deshalb lade ich euch herzlich zu unserer Weihnachtsfeier im Soul-Grid ein.
Wann: 11.Dez. 2024/19 Uhr
Wo: Tosca
Freut euch auf eine gemütliche winterliche Atmosphäre, mit netten Menschen, guter Musik und eine Portion guter Laune!
Ich freue mich auf euch, einen wundervollen Abend mit euch zu verbringen!
Mit weihnachtlichen Grüßen,
Nasti

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Hello loved Ones. The sweetest time of the year is coming and i want to celebrate it with you! We are going to have a Christmas-Party at Soul-Grid.
When: Dec. 11.th, 7pm CET / 10 PST
Where: Tosca
Enjoy a cozy, wintry Atmosphere, with nice people, good music and a lot of fun. Christmassy Wishes, Nasti

Rose Lavande: Vielen Dank liebe Nasti für die tolle Weihnachtsfeier und die super Musik ♥♥♥ 7 days ago

In Novale's winter landing occurs in a snowglobe
It is reducing the amount of exposure to textures at arrival
Stay inside a few minutes to ease your loading

Novale's Advent Hunt
Objects to be found are green baubles like this one
A new hint everyday to find where is the bauble of the day
Baubles are active over three days: calendar day +/- one day

Come get a pair of skates and take a spin now that winter is here. Picking up a lot of X-MAS things through my journey... Shops where you can shop & turn on your music and listen to wonderful songs

The Rainbow Bridge in Luxor. Working with glass using PBR, which needs texture, reflectivity, and transparency to look real. Before PBR we were missing the reflectivity part, which could only be rendered by duplicating the prims above and flipping them upside down.

Ahoy sailors, Loose Cannon Ship Yard will resume battles in Utopia Sky Grid on
friday 20th of december 24! We will start with a demo battle for all to participate!

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Black White Castle wird schon bald 1 Jahr alt - Zeit, die Region endlich mit einer Party einzuweihen! Wie der Name schon sagt, ist Black White Castle komplett in schwarz-weiß Tönen gehalten, daher sind möglichst monochrome Outfits, vielleicht sogar im Vintage-Stil sehr wünschenswert!!! Schließlich soll sich jeder Partygast wie auf einer Zeitreise zurück in die Schwarzweiß-Film-Ära fühlen.


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Black White Castle will be 1 year old soon - so it is time to finally inaugurate the region with a party! Black White Castle is completely designed in black and white tones, so monochrome outfits, perhaps even vintage style, are highly desirable!!! Every party guest should feel like traveling back in time to the black and white film era.
The excitement of turning a dream into reality. It begins as a spark of imagination, a vivid mental picture of a breathtaking world—perhaps a misty mountain range, an alien landscape, or a bustling medieval city. This dream is like the first stroke of inspiration for an artist.

When you start building, the blank OpenSim region becomes your canvas, a digital palette where each prim, texture, and script is a brushstroke. The process is exhilarating as you shape the terrain, paint the sky with colors and clouds, and breathe life into your vision. You sculpt cliffs, plant forests, and carve rivers, adding details that make your world not just beautiful but immersive.

What makes OpenSim even more thrilling is its ability to provide massive land sizes without the prohibitive costs of other virtual platforms like Second Life. The expansive landscapes give creators room to explore their wildest ideas, unburdened by financial constraints. This freedom fuels creativity, allowing for sprawling builds that are limited only by the creator’s imagination.

There's also a sense of discovery as the imagined meets the possible. You experiment with elements—adjusting lighting for a perfect sunset, scripting interactive elements, or adding soundscapes that make the environment hum with life. The joy of creation is heightened when the imagined dream surpasses your expectations and becomes a place where others can explore, share, and marvel.

Building in OpenSim is not just crafting pixels; it’s the act of creation in its purest form—a thrilling dance between imagination and realization, where the limits are only bound by the extent of your dreams.

This is an excellent place to start:
https://outworldz.com/Outworldz_installer/



Fred Beckhusen/Ferd Frederix: Very nice, Marianna, and really accurate. 11 days ago
SPECIAL EVENT! Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 4pm – 5pm SLT join us at the OpenSimulator Community Conference (#OSCC24) for a fireside chat with Second Life’s founder Philip Rosedale! This is not to be missed!

Hypergrid to "OSCC Keynote 2", or watch live at: https://www.youtube.com/c/AvaconOrg/live

Check out our Schedule: https://conference.opensimulator.org/schedule/

Register & support OSCC.
https://conference.opensimulator.org/register/

*** PUZZLED BY OUR ADVENT HUNT HINTS ?? ***
I understand, not everybody is born 'Hunter'
Learn HOW to decode hints and go hunting
Join me today Dec 6 at noon SLT

Sweet sea style. Guess who is back! ♥


Mistressdalgato: welcome back! been wondering where you was 13 days ago