Luna Lunaria^✦ @lunalunaria

The OSFest 2022 website has been updated with new images from participants, HG addresses to all public regions, event lineups for all three filled weekends, sponsor ads, and sponsor links. We've added download, heart, and social share icons for the images. You can see the website here: https://www.opensimfest.com/

Kudos to the great OSFest team!

We open in two days! Construction on the grid is happening at a fast pace. Late entries for free parcels and sponsors are welcome!

We still have some free parcels open and 8 days still left to build. Tell your friends and get your own if you don't have one already!

Here is how to get started (we apologize for the multiple steps, but these have become necessary in light of recent grid attacks):

Step 1: Go to https://www.opensimfest.com/register to get a ticket as an exhibitor or as a merchant if you want to sell your products. This is how we get your email address

Step 2: You will receive an email invite to create an optional local avatar account on OSFest Grid. You may skip this step and proceed directly to Step 3 if you would like to use your HG avatar instead, but you will need to contact us in Discord to set up a meeting with your HG avatar on the OSFest Grid.

Step 3: Sign up for an open parcel at https://signupschedule.com/osfest

Step 4: We will get an email about your choice, then arrange to send a group invite to your local OSFest avatar as officer to your parcel so that you can build on it

For those of you who are interested in learning more, here are the significant links:

Main Information Source: https://www.opensimfest.com/

Main Communication Channel (Discord): https://discord.gg/uhZUZQkw

List of Hypergrid Addresses: https://opensimworld.com/user/OSFest

Grid URI to add the grid to your viewer: grid.opensimfest.com:8022

OpensimFest 2022 is four weeks away from opening on July 8th, and participants are already busy creating fabulous displays. For those of you participating and for those of you who are interested in learning more, here are the significant links:

Main Information Source: https://www.opensimfest.com/

Main Communication Channel (Discord): https://discord.gg/uhZUZQkw

List of Hypergrid Addresses: https://opensimworld.com/user/OSFest

Grid URI to add the grid to your viewer: grid.opensimfest.com:8022

I was excited to be featured in Focus Magazine, an online publication dedicated to art in the metaverse. They also gave me the opportunity to talk about the upcoming OSFest 2022 at length. You can find my article on page 92, but everything in this issue was fascinating for me:
https://artfocused.com/3d-flip-book/focus-june-2022/

Fun with Building - the main access from the harbor is now complete. I'm the tiny little speck on the stairs to the left of the lower access opening. The style of the region is less ancient history and more like my take on a Stargate vibe :-)

It's time to select your parcel if you signed up as an Exhibitor or Merchant for OSFest! Parcel assignments for all sponsors and large exhibitors and merchants have been completed for those who made requests (Nyx, Luna, Lain, Trouble, and Modee) so they don't need to choose their parcels. The rest of you can now choose where you want to be on the grid using this webpage. You only need to enter your avatar name (email is optional as that is shown on the page if you enter it). Reference the diagram parcel numbers when you choose your spot. Use this link to select your parcel: https://signupschedule.com/osfest

You can see the grid map in the OSFest Discord at this link: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/89187163372639847...

Exhibitors: Choose a parcel from either of the Alchemist Estates.

Merchants: Select your merchant parcel from the Guild Estate.

Exhibitors and Merchants: Larger exhibitors and merchants may select parcels from one of the two Marches Estates. Keep in mind that those larger estates are split into two regions: Chlorine uses Yengine and ubode physics; Quantium uses Xengine and Bulletsim.

Important! It is not too late to sign up as an exhibitor, performer, merchant, sponsor , or volunteer. If you would like to participate in some role, please go here: https://www.opensimfest.com/register

Or here: https://www.opensimfest.com/callforsponsors

Here's the most recent notice regarding OpensimFest 2022 from the admins on our Discord server, which is our main point of communication for all things OSFest:

"We are in the process of bringing the OSFest2022 grid online with the latest NGC code. This is happening one region at a time while we are testing to be sure everything is working. We will let everyone know when it is ready for access and subdivided parcel location choices and group invites for each.

You can join the OSFest Discord server here: https://discord.gg/wuH93Ugj

You can also see information on the website here: https://www.opensimfest.com/

The next venue in my spotlight series is the Art Deco Lounge. This one began life four years ago on my home region to provide a more intimate place for grid parties. We had some great events in this one, especially a couple of birthday parties. I eventually set it for sale after the original grid closed. This one is perfect for groups of 10-30 people and doesn't feel like you're being swallowed up by a cavernous structure. Comes complete with decor.

You can walk through the original at these store locations:
Mobius Store: main.mobiusgrid.us:80:Lunaria
Kitely Store: grid.kitely.com:8002:Lunaria Emporium

You can find it on the Kitely Market here and check out all the pictures: https://www.kitely.com/market/product/60662189/Art-Deco-Lo...

Sneak peek on a new region build, details and location to come later. The pic is from the first of two 4x4 varregions. This was originally just a test build on a former small region. Still a lot to go - for instance, the pyramid is in the early build stages with no textures, and the style was inspired by the Ra mothership from Stargate.

This is the Renaissance Ballroom, the next venue on my spotlight series. This venue began as an exhibit in the first OpensimFest in 2019. At that time it was only a shell with no windows or interior, but a year later I filled it out into the structure that it is today. This is my heaviest build in terms of land impact but it has been one of my most popular venues.

You can walk through the original at these store locations:
Mobius Store: main.mobiusgrid.us:80:Lunaria
Kitely Store: grid.kitely.com:8002:Lunaria Emporium

You can find it on the Kitely Market here: https://www.kitely.com/market/product/60673720/Renaissance...

Just created my avatar on Wolf Territories and officially joined their grid. Almost done with a satellite store on their Ocean 20 region. I've always loved this grid simply because it is over 500 contiguous regions - great for flying and sailing, and because the owner @wolfterritories is extremely supportive of all my work.

You can find my store here:
grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Wolf Territories Ocean 20

More info on their OSW site here:
https://opensimworld.com/hop/85068

Are you a region owner or grid owner looking for a place to hold large gatherings, events, and concerts? Tired of the generic freebie builds that you see everywhere and want something more dramatic? All of the venues above were designed with you in mind and tested in world with large, hosted events. These are attention grabbers.

You can walk through them all at my stores on Mobius Grid and on Kitely. Click on the Venues sign in the main lobby under Viewing Platforms. And while the builds look good under basic graphics, they look absolutely stunning with graphics set higher. Be sure to use Shared Environment to see the wonderful sky effects.

All venues can be purchased at multiple locations using a variety of currencies: Gloebits at Mobius, Kitely Credits at Kitely and the Kitely Market, Digis at two satellite locations on Digiworldz, and Paypal on Kitely Market.

Here are the addresses and links:

Kitely Market: https://www.kitely.com/market?cat=50600&store=13957705

Mobius Store: main.mobiusgrid.us:80:Lunaria
Kitely Store: grid.kitely.com:8002:Lunaria Emporium
Digiworldz Satellite Store at 12 Acres Mega Mall: login.digiworldz.com:8002:Nefertari Acres of Beauty
Digiworldz Satellite Store at Ocean Waves Mall: login.digiworldz.com:8002:Damour Enterprise Three

Coming soon: A new satellite store on Wolf Territories Grid at the Welcome Area

The new Lunaria Emporium satellite store at the Welcome Area on Wolf territories Grid is coming along. I like the late 19th century vibe to this region so I emulated that style on the structure's interior by changing all the interior's textures. First floor is nearly done ?

You can find my store on Wolf territories here:
grid.wolfterritories.org:8002:Wolf Territories Welcome

See their OSW page here: https://opensimworld.com/hop/85068

You can find Elin's house I used on the Kitely Market here: https://www.kitely.com/market/product/52064227/Charleston-...

And you can find my products on the Kitely Market also: https://www.kitely.com/market?store=13957705

It's the Grand Opening of my new Lunaria Emporium satellite store at Emmalena Damour's Ocean Waves Mall on DigiWorldz ?

To celebrate, this $1599D Japanese group is available for free for a limited time in the front of the store when you join the group. The set includes the Tea House, the Pagoda, and the Hachiman Torii Gate.

You can find the Digiworldz store here:
HG Address: login.digiworldz.com:8002:Damour Enterprise Three

Make sure you're using Shared Environment and have Advanced Lighting Model activated, otherwise the store will look washed out and uninteresting

Kitely Market Store: https://www.kitely.com/market?store=13957705

The new Lunaria Emporium satellite store at Emmalena Damour's Ocean Waves Mall on DigiWorldz is coming along. First floor is nearly done ?

You can find my store here:
HG Address: login.digiworldz.com:8002:Damour Enterprise Three

Working on a new Lunaria Emporium satellite store at Emmalena Damour's Ocean Waves Mall on DigiWorldz. Turning out to be a fun take on a mall store ?

You can find my store here:
HG Address: login.digiworldz.com:8002:Damour Enterprise Three

There's already a smaller Lunaria store in Tari Tari's mall on her region. You can find that store here: login.digiworldz.com:8002:Nefertari Acres of Beauty.

Click my sign at the entrance to go directly to my store, or have a leisurely stroll and see all the mall has to offer.

Reserve your spot now. Registration for all roles is open and is free to everyone. Sponsor levels are available:

https://www.opensimfest.com/post/reserve-your-parcel-or-sp...

I love Steampunk! You can see the Airship on both Mobius and Kitely

HG Address: main.mobiusgrid.us:80:Lunaria

HG Address: grid.kitely.com:8002:Lunaria Emporium

Kitely Market Store: https://www.kitely.com/market?store=13957705

Lunaria on Mobius Grid

My goal with all my stores and regions, but especially this region, is to show that even a store can be an artistic expression of the highest order. Every piece I sell and every place I display them is a work of art.

See Lunaria here: main.mobiusgrid.us:80:Lunaria
Use shared environment and advanced lighting model to see it as it was meant to be seen.