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Jerralyn Franzic @JeromFranzic
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This is the news everyone tried to guess what it was. Virtual beach region which is our current welcome region is getting a major upgrade!
I would like to thank Darci Viper and Lilly Sparks from OS grid for doing the complete rehaul and putting up with me. They have put a lot of effort in the region, I have done a few things but the credit really goes to them.
Also i want to thank Cuetulala artis aka bloom peters for working on a special project in there i cant yet reveal.
When it is finished, there will be a reveal party, stay tuned for details.
I would like to thank Darci Viper and Lilly Sparks from OS grid for doing the complete rehaul and putting up with me. They have put a lot of effort in the region, I have done a few things but the credit really goes to them.
Also i want to thank Cuetulala artis aka bloom peters for working on a special project in there i cant yet reveal.
When it is finished, there will be a reveal party, stay tuned for details.
 | Lillysparks: I am SO happy and excited I just cannot wait! That will be a party spot for sure. xoxox. You designed a lot of it too, take credit where it is deserved. Hugs. 13 days ago |
----- NEW HAIR -----
NEW RELEASE
As the rickshaw, its wooden frame creaking with every turn of the wheels, carried a woman adorned in the intricate garments of her dynasty, a delicate sight unfolded before her. A little chicken, its feathers glistening under the sun, innocently pecked at grains scattered across the dusty path. With a sudden jolt, the rickshaw lurched forward, its operator perhaps distracted by the grandeur of his passenger. In a split second, the fragile creature found itself caught beneath the wheels, a tragic casualty of haste and carelessness. The woman's heart sank as she witnessed the scene unfold, a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and mindfulness in navigating the Rickshaws at Zensational's Sakuragawa. In the aftermath, amidst the clucking of nearby hens, a lesson resonated deeply—a plea for caution to all who tread the paths of life, urging them to watch carefully, lest they trample the innocent underfoot. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Zensational
| | Fred Beckhusen/Ferd Frederix: Very romantic sim! The boat rides and horse riding is just gorgeous. 1 month ago |
La Fontaine du Triton (Wishing well) Click on the edge of the fountain, accept and then add the coin, stand near the fountain, make a beautiful wish and throw your coin into the wishing fountain! yay!
hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/163/409/3224
hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/163/409/3224
Let's talk about child avatar criteria for a moment.
This is Juno, my little in-world sister. Little as in one year younger. What she's wearing is something she isn't too unlikely to wear these days. It's still quite chilly outside after all.
Those of you who know her won't doubt that she's a grown-up woman. But there's a whole lot about her that may qualify her as an underage avatar. I'm not even joking.
Yes, on the one hand, protection against paedos and their unlawful ageplay is a necessity; see also Safine's most recent post: https://opensimworld.com/post/108176
On the other hand, paedos are trying to circumvent countermeasures. Add to this the most recent drama about Lindens being directly involved in sexual ageplay in Second Life.
As a result, sim owners ramp up their countermeasures. This goes well beyond more and more sims redefining the Adult rating as "G-rated, but no child avatars allowed". It's likely that the signs that an avatar is underage will be "upgraded", too.
And the wide-spread anti-underage paranoia has made them absolutely ridiculous quite a while ago already. There's so much that could qualify Juno here as a kid.
Let me sum it up.
First of all, her height. The most blatant sign and the only one that triggers auto-bans. She's "only" 1.74m which is 5'8½". Many childgates still run on default settings which ban everyone under 1.80m. And I guess their number will increase as more and more sim owners decide that 1.60m or 1.70m doesn't cut it anymore. I'm pretty sure Juno has fallen victim to childgates twice already.
The other criteria are purely visual.
Her shape is somewhat close to realistic. Her head is about ⅛ of her body height which is actually still a bit small for a real-life woman. By OpenSim standards, however, her head is rather large in comparison with her body height. This reeks of a kid shape.
Next, look at her skin tone. In early April in real life, this is a fairly typical skin tone. In OpenSim, however, grown-ups are basically required to have a deep tan. Even most goths have darker skins than Juno. The only avatars with such light skins are child avatars. Well, and Juno, but if you don't know her, you're easy to take her for a kid because her skin is so light.
Now, look at her face. Look at her lips. No pumped-up boat lips. This is what real-life lips look like, but in OpenSim, the only avatars with such thin lips are either male avatars or child avatars. Since she doesn't have a perma-stubble or a full beard, she can't be the former.
Anything else you notice about her face? Right, no make-up whatsoever. Practically all other adult female avatars out there at least wear lipstick. She doesn't even wear that. Well, sometimes she does, but not here, not now. Makes her look like a kid in comparison.
Speaking of make-up, look at her hands. No nail polish. AFAIK, not a single one of the popular female mesh bodies lets you go without nail polish. Especially Athena doesn't. So basically, if a female avatar doesn't wear nail polish, it's either a classic, mesh-less layer-and-prim avatar from, like, 2007 or a child avatar. And Juno doesn't look like she doesn't have a mesh body.
And her hair? Yes, that's a bob. In real life, it was a rather popular hairstyle in the 1960s. In OpenSim, hair significantly shorter than shoulder length is probably the second-most child-like girl hairstyle right after twin pigtails. As an adult woman, she should be expected to have a long lush mane. I've never seen a single female avatar with Paige hair. Black could be a saving throw because little girls are usually blond, but not necessarily.
Let's continue with her clothes.
She's covering a whole lot of skin, more than almost all other female avatars. Granted, most little girl avatars show a whole lot more skin, too. Just look at those super-short skirts that seem to be a requirement for underage girl avatars. But grown-up female avatars are basically expected to do the same. Thus, covering up makes her look less adult.
So does the rather loose fit of her clothes. Adult female avatars may be allowed to wear long denim jeans, but only of the skin-tight kind. But while Juno's jeans are labelled slim fit, they look rather like something a little boy could wear.
Her pullover gives the impression that she doesn't have a waist. You know what other avatars don't have much of a waist? Good thing she doesn't have a petite body because there's no petite variant of her body, otherwise she'd look almost flat in this pullover. Also, that shade of teal might be questionable at least. It'd be worse if that pullover was pink, but she doesn't have it in pink.
Finally, her footwear. She's wearing flat shoes. Adult female avatars are expected to always walk around on 6" heels. In fact, she's even wearing sneakers. Flat sneakers. Even tip-toe sneakers are questionable, but unless worn by a manly man, they're little girl material.
And if that wasn't enough, she's wearing them with white socks. The only hosiery adult female avatars may wear in OpenSim is nylon stockings, Zettai Ryouiki-style, showing skin on the thighs above. Socks are pretty much exclusively worn by children, so what does that make Juno?
I bet that if Juno wore this to events in places whose owners don't know her, chances are she'd be banned on the spot for being a kid. Good thing her usual party styles are of the kind that causes her to be accused of dressing like a grandma instead.
This is Juno, my little in-world sister. Little as in one year younger. What she's wearing is something she isn't too unlikely to wear these days. It's still quite chilly outside after all.
Those of you who know her won't doubt that she's a grown-up woman. But there's a whole lot about her that may qualify her as an underage avatar. I'm not even joking.
Yes, on the one hand, protection against paedos and their unlawful ageplay is a necessity; see also Safine's most recent post: https://opensimworld.com/post/108176
On the other hand, paedos are trying to circumvent countermeasures. Add to this the most recent drama about Lindens being directly involved in sexual ageplay in Second Life.
As a result, sim owners ramp up their countermeasures. This goes well beyond more and more sims redefining the Adult rating as "G-rated, but no child avatars allowed". It's likely that the signs that an avatar is underage will be "upgraded", too.
And the wide-spread anti-underage paranoia has made them absolutely ridiculous quite a while ago already. There's so much that could qualify Juno here as a kid.
Let me sum it up.
First of all, her height. The most blatant sign and the only one that triggers auto-bans. She's "only" 1.74m which is 5'8½". Many childgates still run on default settings which ban everyone under 1.80m. And I guess their number will increase as more and more sim owners decide that 1.60m or 1.70m doesn't cut it anymore. I'm pretty sure Juno has fallen victim to childgates twice already.
The other criteria are purely visual.
Her shape is somewhat close to realistic. Her head is about ⅛ of her body height which is actually still a bit small for a real-life woman. By OpenSim standards, however, her head is rather large in comparison with her body height. This reeks of a kid shape.
Next, look at her skin tone. In early April in real life, this is a fairly typical skin tone. In OpenSim, however, grown-ups are basically required to have a deep tan. Even most goths have darker skins than Juno. The only avatars with such light skins are child avatars. Well, and Juno, but if you don't know her, you're easy to take her for a kid because her skin is so light.
Now, look at her face. Look at her lips. No pumped-up boat lips. This is what real-life lips look like, but in OpenSim, the only avatars with such thin lips are either male avatars or child avatars. Since she doesn't have a perma-stubble or a full beard, she can't be the former.
Anything else you notice about her face? Right, no make-up whatsoever. Practically all other adult female avatars out there at least wear lipstick. She doesn't even wear that. Well, sometimes she does, but not here, not now. Makes her look like a kid in comparison.
Speaking of make-up, look at her hands. No nail polish. AFAIK, not a single one of the popular female mesh bodies lets you go without nail polish. Especially Athena doesn't. So basically, if a female avatar doesn't wear nail polish, it's either a classic, mesh-less layer-and-prim avatar from, like, 2007 or a child avatar. And Juno doesn't look like she doesn't have a mesh body.
And her hair? Yes, that's a bob. In real life, it was a rather popular hairstyle in the 1960s. In OpenSim, hair significantly shorter than shoulder length is probably the second-most child-like girl hairstyle right after twin pigtails. As an adult woman, she should be expected to have a long lush mane. I've never seen a single female avatar with Paige hair. Black could be a saving throw because little girls are usually blond, but not necessarily.
Let's continue with her clothes.
She's covering a whole lot of skin, more than almost all other female avatars. Granted, most little girl avatars show a whole lot more skin, too. Just look at those super-short skirts that seem to be a requirement for underage girl avatars. But grown-up female avatars are basically expected to do the same. Thus, covering up makes her look less adult.
So does the rather loose fit of her clothes. Adult female avatars may be allowed to wear long denim jeans, but only of the skin-tight kind. But while Juno's jeans are labelled slim fit, they look rather like something a little boy could wear.
Her pullover gives the impression that she doesn't have a waist. You know what other avatars don't have much of a waist? Good thing she doesn't have a petite body because there's no petite variant of her body, otherwise she'd look almost flat in this pullover. Also, that shade of teal might be questionable at least. It'd be worse if that pullover was pink, but she doesn't have it in pink.
Finally, her footwear. She's wearing flat shoes. Adult female avatars are expected to always walk around on 6" heels. In fact, she's even wearing sneakers. Flat sneakers. Even tip-toe sneakers are questionable, but unless worn by a manly man, they're little girl material.
And if that wasn't enough, she's wearing them with white socks. The only hosiery adult female avatars may wear in OpenSim is nylon stockings, Zettai Ryouiki-style, showing skin on the thighs above. Socks are pretty much exclusively worn by children, so what does that make Juno?
I bet that if Juno wore this to events in places whose owners don't know her, chances are she'd be banned on the spot for being a kid. Good thing her usual party styles are of the kind that causes her to be accused of dressing like a grandma instead.
| | TrishiaOConnell: if no one like children avatars, why are there so many shops for childrens clothes? 1 month ago |
The future
https://gyazo.com/43c2c7aabaa67e14194486b090184035
beacon on full graphics shared environment on.
| | Wolf Territories Grid: Brilliant as usual! 24 days ago |
Sakuragawa (Cherry Blossom River) has neat boats to float down the river! Make sure you have your media sounds on to hear the Japanese music in the distance. three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Zensational thank you, @FerdFrederix
Not all our textures are beautiful.....
actually some are pretty ugly
so if you need an ugly texture like Tropical thatch roofing,
Make a trip to
Textures Trees & Scripts
hundreds of beautiful textures.....and a few ugly ones!
actually some are pretty ugly
so if you need an ugly texture like Tropical thatch roofing,
Make a trip to
Textures Trees & Scripts
hundreds of beautiful textures.....and a few ugly ones!
Everyday InSTYle has some new styles just for you.. come check them out
Due to the apparently huge demand for thoroughbred female avatars to satisfy the needs of the Majority of the OpenSIM community, I have forced myself to select for you EVERYTHING you wished for:
A real dream woman!
I wish you to be surrounded only by such beauties in reality!
You can find it in my Bordello store and feel free to copy and paste in all your stores!
You can give it away for free, sell it for money or offer it for half an hour - around the corner...
forgotenworld.freeddns.org:9000:Bordello
A real dream woman!
I wish you to be surrounded only by such beauties in reality!
You can find it in my Bordello store and feel free to copy and paste in all your stores!
You can give it away for free, sell it for money or offer it for half an hour - around the corner...
forgotenworld.freeddns.org:9000:Bordello
| | DJTKO: mmm hell yeah curvy thats what i need to see a lil more on here haha ;) 1 month ago |
While SL embraces PBR in an attempt to embrace greater 'realism' using the increasingly creaky old technology we’re all familiar with there is a backlash among Generation Z and other younger demographics towards cutting edge gaming with hypereal graphics and an embracing of older, less graphically real aesthetics. Some of this may be down to the fashionable adoption of retro, as in the numbers buying things like typewriters and traditional film cameras, but is some of it also likely a backlash against the increasing trend for hyperrealism where it’s no longer really easy to spot something real from recorded game action.
I am not a gamer, hence there have been a few times when I’ve been watching videos purporting to be actions in the current Russo-Ukrainian war where the game graphics have been so good that they appear to be real, it’s only when one looks more intently that it becomes subtly obvious that it’s recorded game action and not footage of an actual battlfield encounter.
I’m aware of arguments that the graphics of SL/OS are ‘poor’ but I have never agreed as this is a very subjective area depending on so many different factors, such as the comparisons being made. Relative to Minecraft and Active Worlds the graphics of SL and Opensim are fantastic, but compared to a photograph or the hypereal renderings of high end computer graphics, very poor indeed. Personally I rather like the aesthetic of SL/Opensim and would argue that the aesthetics are neither good nor bad, but exactly what they are. I’m not arguing against hyperrealism for those who want it, but rather agruing that the current graphics are regarded as fine by the vast majority if those who use Opensim and SL.
This article in today’s Guardian prompted me to write the above after last week I read something about the implementation of PBR in Second Life. Sometimes maybe, less is more, and if the aesthetics of retro games are appealing to Generation Z and other demographics younger than the average found in Opensim, then maybe there is hope yet that our hobby will endure. After all, Active Worlds is now nearly in its 30th year, has a very faithful and dedicated community together with graphics that make Minecraft look good!
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/apr/02/why-are-yo...
I am not a gamer, hence there have been a few times when I’ve been watching videos purporting to be actions in the current Russo-Ukrainian war where the game graphics have been so good that they appear to be real, it’s only when one looks more intently that it becomes subtly obvious that it’s recorded game action and not footage of an actual battlfield encounter.
I’m aware of arguments that the graphics of SL/OS are ‘poor’ but I have never agreed as this is a very subjective area depending on so many different factors, such as the comparisons being made. Relative to Minecraft and Active Worlds the graphics of SL and Opensim are fantastic, but compared to a photograph or the hypereal renderings of high end computer graphics, very poor indeed. Personally I rather like the aesthetic of SL/Opensim and would argue that the aesthetics are neither good nor bad, but exactly what they are. I’m not arguing against hyperrealism for those who want it, but rather agruing that the current graphics are regarded as fine by the vast majority if those who use Opensim and SL.
This article in today’s Guardian prompted me to write the above after last week I read something about the implementation of PBR in Second Life. Sometimes maybe, less is more, and if the aesthetics of retro games are appealing to Generation Z and other demographics younger than the average found in Opensim, then maybe there is hope yet that our hobby will endure. After all, Active Worlds is now nearly in its 30th year, has a very faithful and dedicated community together with graphics that make Minecraft look good!
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/apr/02/why-are-yo...
| | RemmyRavenhurst: I am a tech dummy so don't really understand how PBR works but I can figure out that it will take a long time for people to implement for two reasons 1) People have invested so much in what they alre... 1 month ago |
A mother is a remarkable blend of strength, warmth, and wisdom; she is the heart that beats at the core of a family, nurturing and guiding with a love that’s both fierce and tender. She’s a protector, a confidante, and a source of endless encouragement. On Mother’s Day, we celebrate these extraordinary women who give so much of themselves to light the way for the next generation
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MOTHERS IN OUR VIRTUAL WORLD AND RL :)
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MOTHERS IN OUR VIRTUAL WORLD AND RL :)
| | Carmen Jewel: If its not Mother's day in your part of the world accept this tribute as a celebration of a mothers love :) 4 days ago |
Neu !!!
New !!!
and... one new ride for the fun.... for speed try the orange snake car .... ;-)
| | LeonitasLionheart: YESSSSSSSSSSSS....SSSSSSSSSS....i soooo need thisssssss in my life! 12 days ago |
its officially ready, come down to three rivers and check out our small shops on diff street corners, they are scattered round town.. enjoy exploring and finding our lil treasures
hop://login.osgrid.org/Three%20Rivers/81/155/22
hop://login.osgrid.org/Three%20Rivers/81/155/22
hg.osgrid.org:80:Mech Lab
The Mech Lab Egg Hunt is on! Gear up and scramble to find 4 hidden eggs scattered around the Lab. Each egg cracks open to reveal a different awesome Mech Model!
Get ready to search high and low, pilots!
Your Clues:
Egg 1: G-Suit Gambit
Amongst the gear that pilots don, a hidden Mech awaits, ready to spawn.
Egg 2: Fountain Fortune
By the water's flowing gleam, a Mech Model waits in a parkland dream.
Egg 3: Secret Lab Stash
Deep within the hidden Levels lair, a Mech Model's secrets wait to share.
Egg 4: Hangar Hideaway
Soar through the hangar high and wide, a Mech Model's waiting, where giants reside.
Happy Weekend!
~MECH LAB.
hg.osgrid.org:80:Mech Lab
The Mech Lab Egg Hunt is on! Gear up and scramble to find 4 hidden eggs scattered around the Lab. Each egg cracks open to reveal a different awesome Mech Model!
Get ready to search high and low, pilots!
Your Clues:
Egg 1: G-Suit Gambit
Amongst the gear that pilots don, a hidden Mech awaits, ready to spawn.
Egg 2: Fountain Fortune
By the water's flowing gleam, a Mech Model waits in a parkland dream.
Egg 3: Secret Lab Stash
Deep within the hidden Levels lair, a Mech Model's secrets wait to share.
Egg 4: Hangar Hideaway
Soar through the hangar high and wide, a Mech Model's waiting, where giants reside.
Happy Weekend!
~MECH LAB.
hg.osgrid.org:80:Mech Lab
| | LeonitasLionheart: very cool and ty! they look amazing. are you working towards making them fully operational some day...scripted, animated, fireable weapons with damage, etc? so cool, either way. long as they aren't u... 26 days ago |
Just added 40 more avatars to the 200. Be a superhero or mech or spongebob. All free...never pay for things in opensim!
| | Jerralyn Franzic: Love it! Grabbed a few figures, including Beverly Crusher and the Peekachoo bot. Thanks again! =) 1 month ago |
No, this is not a hallocination.....This is the Twin Sim to Cockatiels paradise called " Paraiso das Calopsitas ". The whole sim is still under construction but at least Froggie Ponds creations are back. Even the artwork on the pictures for the items is genius. There you can see how much love and details she had put in.
On the sim you will find this and that items, funny costumes for system avatars, Avatars on the upper floor and a lot more to come...
On the sim you will find this and that items, funny costumes for system avatars, Avatars on the upper floor and a lot more to come...
Threadz Barely There
Lingerie Store
– where every woman can feel:
sensual,
confident,
empowered,
and undeniably sexy.
Threadz Barely There
one of the specialty shops at
Friends Mall
Lingerie Store
– where every woman can feel:
sensual,
confident,
empowered,
and undeniably sexy.
Threadz Barely There
one of the specialty shops at
Friends Mall
Here is Savannah dancing and listening to Bobby' the AI's stories and poems & Jokes too! ;)
Bobby even does AI Art! ;)
Just ask him to make you a picture of something and he will ;)
Be specific as to what kind of artwork that you would like Bobby to make for you! ;)
You can meet Bobby our AI that will answer all your questions about Wolf Territories! He tells poems, stories, etc! ;)
Bobby is so much fun! He's chock full of information ;)
ENJOY!
Bobby will be glad to see you! ;)
Bobby even does AI Art! ;)
Just ask him to make you a picture of something and he will ;)
Be specific as to what kind of artwork that you would like Bobby to make for you! ;)
You can meet Bobby our AI that will answer all your questions about Wolf Territories! He tells poems, stories, etc! ;)
Bobby is so much fun! He's chock full of information ;)
ENJOY!
Bobby will be glad to see you! ;)
***Important Announcement to Grid Owners***
I'm an Admin on Wolf Territiories Grid. Our residents, Passionae Love and Chief JudahBean are NOT Passion Jumanji, nor do they have anything to do with her. I have personally voice verified that they are not Passion Jumanji or her alts. Please do not ban them thinking they are Jumanji alts. They only want to visit your grid peacefully and enjoy what open sim has to offer.
I'm an Admin on Wolf Territiories Grid. Our residents, Passionae Love and Chief JudahBean are NOT Passion Jumanji, nor do they have anything to do with her. I have personally voice verified that they are not Passion Jumanji or her alts. Please do not ban them thinking they are Jumanji alts. They only want to visit your grid peacefully and enjoy what open sim has to offer.
| | FreshVirtualWorld: dont care. keep your drama in Wolf Territiories Grid. ;) 6 days ago |
Getting ready for Wolf Fest the Tech talk Big top
These are three of my avatars just dancing' the night away on my Magical Fairies Pass 2 Fantasy region! ;)
So much fun adding to these OAR builds ;)
You are welcome to attend the monthly Worlds Fair planning meeting on Saturday, April 27th @ 12 noon grid time at Wolf Territories.
grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/1025/1023/4001
*if that link isn't working for you IM me (Koshari Mahana) in world and I'll send you a LM.
grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/1025/1023/4001
*if that link isn't working for you IM me (Koshari Mahana) in world and I'll send you a LM.
----- NEW -----
The Dragon King!
----- NEW -----
2 New avatars you can found them at LFG11 Littlefield Anniversary Expo hop://lfgrid.com:8002/Littlefield%20Anniversary/485/355/22 Till Abril 30 (after at Mexico Lindo ) -
A visit from @FerdFrederix today. Bringing more magic to the Sakuragawa region! He added horse stables and horses so that we can ride and explore this 3x3! He tested it out and said you can ride the whole way even going over the bridges! After your ride, you might be hungry so stop in at the Ramen House next to the Fish Market! Thank you, Ferd! three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Zensational https://youtu.be/okFpz1RpmnU?si=VHGHaXYU8cAk9a2Z
WTF?.... I'd rather leave this to your imagination.......
| | LeonitasLionheart: Someone is bound to get lucky, sooner or later... 1 month ago |
Many have tried. Many have died. And their bones turn to dust even now.
Hello and welcome to Mermaid's Cove! I have a little peek for you at what awaits you here! We've got a swimshop in the shopping center with freebie swimwear and beachwear for Mermaids and Mermen! Grab yourself a bikini or a mermaid costume and come for a swim with the fishies! BEWARE the killer sharks, eels and manta rays tho! They like to "play" with the visitors! And no fishing please! Enjoy your stay!
hg.osgrid.org:80:Mermaid's Cove
Huggggs!
hg.osgrid.org:80:Mermaid's Cove
Huggggs!
if you picke dup the 4.1 Simona upgrade and found it isnt always working ( cause of Xengine ) we did a fix on that.. you can pick up the latest Simona version at Vesti, and pick up the updated version only not all the other add ons
| | Jerralyn Franzic: Is the Simona update less complex now? I stopped using it because that was a problem for me, especially if I want to be seen at a venue as myself by others and not as a jellydoll. I typically try not ... 17 days ago |
