Goodbye, OpenSim. Closing "Russian Grid" and saying my final farewells
Dear friends and the OpenSim community,
The time has come for me to say goodbye. I am officially closing my project, shutting down the "Russian Grid," and leaving OpenSimulator for good.
This heartbreaking decision is driven by the massive geoblocks and internet restrictions in Russia, designed to limit people's access to information. I have tried everything to fight this. I used the most expensive VPN services and the most aggressive bypass methods available, but none of it works anymore. My viewer constantly crashes, and regions take forever to load. Instead of enjoying the world we built, my entire experience has turned into a stressful, never-ending puzzle of trying to bypass the heavy traffic filtering imposed by my ISP and every provider in Russia.
The internet is no longer free. They just give you a temporary illusion of freedom to pull you into the system, only to later manipulate your network—banning what they dislike and totally forcing what serves their own interests.
If everything is working fine for you right now, I am genuinely happy for you. But please remember: it happens unexpectedly. You might just wake up one morning and find yourself locked out of your favorite website because your president ordered a restriction on it—simply because the owner no longer aligns with their political interests.
I want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has been my friend throughout this journey. Thank you for your endless support, your help, and for valuing what I did. I will always remember it. I will forever cherish all of your favorite photos and the memories we made.
This was truly my most interesting and beloved game. Thank you to my friends and to every single person I crossed paths with in this virtual world. Each of you was unique and fascinating.
I wish you all incredible creative success, health, longevity, peace, and prosperity. As for me, it is time to move on. I truly hope I will find something new to fill the void that OpenSim leaves behind.
Thank you for everything, and goodbye.

DJ Cataplexia Numbers 9am- 11am Tuesdays! Join me at AMV Autumnfest Stage- Bell;y Dance Pavilion for Tribal & World beats & Sensual Eastern rhythms-All are welcome, Men & Women - Dress code silks or Warrior Kilts (men yup men do it too!). Free outfits available, come early and you will catch Cliff's Pre Show tunes!!
alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV Autumnfest Stage

OSFest 2026 – THE GRAND FINALE!
Monday, October 26th – The Last Day of OSFest 2026!
What an incredible celebration it's been! But we're not finished yet! Join us for one final day of fantastic music, entertainment, and community fun as we bring OSFest 2026 to a spectacular close!
TODAY'S ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP
HOP: grid.opensimfest.com:8022/OSF_Event/317/128/520
2:00–3:00 PM Grid Time – DJ ROOI
3:00–4:00 PM Grid Time – DJ Rosa Alekseev
4:00–5:00 PM Grid Time – Charice Singer
5:00–6:00 PM Grid Time – DJ Virgo Monroe
7:00–8:00 PM Grid Time – The Burning Women – A Special Closing Evening Event!
HOP for Burning Women: grid.opensimfest.com:8022/OSF_Event/317/128/520
ONE LAST CHANCE TO EXPLORE!
Before the festival ends, take time to visit the amazing exhibits, discover creative builds, browse the shops, and enjoy everything our talented OpenSim community has brought to life!
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU!
To our exhibitors, performers, sponsors, volunteers, organizers, and everyone who visited and supported OSFest 2026 — THANK YOU! Your creativity, dedication, and enthusiasm made this festival possible.
OSFest is more than a festival — it's a celebration of the people, creativity, and friendships that make OpenSim special!
Let's close OSFest 2026 with music, laughter, friendship, and memories that will last until we meet again!
DON'T MISS THE GRAND FINALE!
#OSFest2026 #OpenSim #OpenSimulator #VirtualWorlds #OSFest #GrandFinale #OpenSimCommunity

The Dumb Farmer is open!
We are happy to welcome you to a farm-themed environment with animals.
The Dumb Farmer is an old barn converted into a space for relaxation, featuring musical events with great DJs.
It will open its doors on Halloween night, October 31, 2026, starting at 9:00 PM.
"The Old Sorcerer" will be our DJ for the evening, spinning fun tracks that fit the theme.
We look forward to seeing many of you there for some great times and good conversation!
The dress code is, naturally, Halloween-themed—but much like at McDonald’s, feel free to just come as you are! ☺
See you very soon at the Dumb Farmer! ♥

The Dumb Farmer is a converted barn transformed into a relaxing space, featuring live music events with great DJs.
Opening will coincide with Halloween on October 31, 2026, starting at 9 PM.

DJ Ting is back for your breakfast show
Come on over and enjoy tunes from the 70's
All your fave Disco Classics
The Party is on, Look forward to seeing you there

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

Samsara, The Beauty of Taking the Long Way

Sometimes the most beautiful places are the ones that visitors never get to see.

Samsara was never created to be explored in a hurry. Every winding path, every hidden corner, every quiet garden and peaceful resting place has its own story to tell. Some of the most beautiful spots are not marked on a map, nor will you discover them by simply teleporting from one destination to another.

They are waiting for those who take the time to wander.

I have always hoped that visitors would experience Samsara on foot, following its pathways, crossing its bridges, discovering little places they never knew existed. There is something special about turning a corner and finding an unexpected view, a peaceful sanctuary, or a small detail that was placed there with love and care.

During the time Samsara was under different management, certain areas became inaccessible because of strict access restrictions and a number of technical errors. Unfortunately, this meant that visitors were sometimes unable to explore parts of the region that were always meant to be enjoyed.

I am happy to say that these issues have now been resolved. Samsara is once again open for exploration, without those unnecessary restrictions standing in your way.

And so, I have one little request.

When you visit Samsara, please resist the temptation to use teleporters all the time. Take a walk instead. Follow a path simply because you are curious where it might lead. Stop for a moment, look around, listen to the surroundings and allow yourself to get a little lost.

You might discover something that has been there for years, patiently waiting to be noticed.

Samsara is more than a collection of beautiful buildings, gardens and landscapes. It is a place of memories, creativity, tranquility and countless hours of dedication. Every part of it carries something meaningful, including the wonderful creations left behind by those who are no longer with us.

Now that Samsara has returned home, I would love nothing more than to see people truly enjoying everything it has to offer.

There is no need to rush. There is no finish line.

Sometimes the most beautiful destination is the one you discover when you weren't looking for it.

Welcome back to Samsara, and please, take the scenic route.

With love,

Yana Dakota

Keeper of Samsara

hop://grid.virtual-worlds.zone:8002/Samsara/549/797/23

LATIN DANCE NIGHT AT OSFEST 2026!
Get Ready to Shake It Down!
The party is heating up at Nefertari Resort Beach, and you're invited! Join us for another exciting evening of Latin rhythms, tropical vibes, and fantastic music with the one and only DJ Rosa Alekseev!
From sizzling Latin beats to your favorite dance tunes, DJ Rosa will keep the music flowing and the dance floor moving! Whether you're ready to show off your moves or just kick back and enjoy the beach atmosphere, there's something for everyone!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST (Grid Time)
Nefertari Resort Beach
Hop:
login.digiworldz.com:8002/Nefertari%20Beach%20Resort/212/431/22
Featuring DJ Rosa Alekseev
Bring your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready for an hour of music, laughter, and fun in the sun!
The beach is calling, the music is playing, and the dance floor is waiting for YOU!
See you at OSFest 2026!
#OSFest2026 #OpenSimulator #DJRosaAlekseev #LatinDanceNight #VirtualWorlds #OpenSimCommunity #DanceParty

SAMSARA BOAT TOURS ARE BACK!

I am very happy to announce that the boat tours at Samsara are fully operational again!

After restoring Samsara on Virtual Worlds Zone, I discovered that I had lost the original HUD used to create and record the waypoints for the boat tours. Without it, making new routes or correcting existing ones was practically impossible.

Rather than giving up, I decided to rebuild the system with the assistance of ChatGPT.

A completely new waypoint HUD was created, allowing me to record routes, set waypoints at every turn, adjust the cruising height and automatically generate the notecards needed by the boat controller.

The original boat controller, created by Clifford Hanger, was also modified and improved. We managed to resolve the problems with the automatic return system, allowing the boats to return instantly to their starting positions after completing their tours.

And the results are fantastic!

Both boat tours are now running beautifully, and the boats move even more smoothly than they did before. The turns are gentle, the routes are accurate, and everything works exactly as intended.

Visitors can once again enjoy a peaceful journey through the beautiful surroundings of Samsara, passing through its tranquil waterways, bamboo forests and Japanese inspired landscapes.

I am especially happy that another part of Samsara's original charm has been brought back to life.

My thanks to Clifford Hanger for creating the original boat controller, which provided the foundation for these improvements.

And yes, I am rather proud that I managed to get it all working again with a little determination, plenty of testing and some excellent assistance from ChatGPT!

The Samsara Boat Tours are officially back and ready for visitors.

Welcome aboard!

Yana Dakota
Keeper of Samsara
Virtual Worlds Zone

Coming to you at 6am PDT/SLT/OST/Grid Time, 2 hours of fun, laughter and banter, kicking off your Tuesday with a bang!, come one, come all, all are welcome to come and join in party and have fun!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

# 🌍 Stadt NexVerse – Willkommen in deiner neuen virtuellen Heimat!
## 🇩🇪 Deutsch

**🎉 Die Registrierung ist ab sofort für ALLE geöffnet!**

Herzlich willkommen in **Stadt NexVerse**, einer neuen, wachsenden virtuellen Stadt, in der Kreativität, Freundschaft und Gemeinschaft im Mittelpunkt stehen!

Unsere kleine Stadt befindet sich noch im Aufbau, aber genau das macht sie so besonders. Wir erschaffen gemeinsam eine virtuelle Welt voller Möglichkeiten – und **DU kannst von Anfang an dabei sein!**

Ganz gleich, ob du bereits viele Jahre in OpenSimulator unterwegs bist oder gerade erst deine ersten Schritte in virtuellen Welten machst: **Bei uns ist jeder herzlich willkommen!**

### 🏙️ Was erwartet dich in Stadt NexVerse?

- ❤️ Eine freundliche und internationale Gemeinschaft
- 🏡 Eine stetig wachsende Stadt mit neuen Orten zum Entdecken
- 🤝 Neue Freundschaften und gemeinsame Erlebnisse
- 🌳 Mietbare Grundstücke und Parzellen zu günstigen Preisen
- 🎉 Veranstaltungen, Partys und Unterhaltung
- 🛠️ Möglichkeiten zum Bauen, Gestalten und Verwirklichen eigener Ideen
- 🌐 Eine moderne virtuelle Welt auf Basis von **OpenGenesisLINK**
- 🚀 Kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung mit vielen geplanten Funktionen

### ❤️ Gestalte mit uns die Zukunft!

Stadt NexVerse ist mehr als nur eine weitere virtuelle Welt. Es ist ein Ort, an dem Menschen zusammenkommen, Freundschaften entstehen und jeder einen Teil zur Entwicklung beitragen kann.

Wir befinden uns noch im Aufbau. Deshalb ist vielleicht noch nicht alles perfekt oder vollständig. Doch genau hier liegt deine Chance: **Sei von Anfang an dabei und erlebe, wie aus einer kleinen Stadt etwas Großes entsteht!**

**🏙️ Eine kleine Stadt. Große Träume. Unendliche Möglichkeiten.**

### 🚀 Jetzt kostenlos registrieren!

Erstelle deinen eigenen Avatar, entdecke unsere Stadt und werde Teil unserer Gemeinschaft.

🌐 **Unsere Webseite:** https://stadt-nexverse.de

❤️ Wir freuen uns auf dich!

**Dein Stadt NexVerse Team**

*Stadt NexVerse – Beyond the Reality!*

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# 🌍 Stadt NexVerse – Welcome to Your New Virtual Home!
## 🇬🇧 English

**🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN for EVERYONE!**

Welcome to **Stadt NexVerse**, a new and growing virtual city where creativity, friendship, and community come together!

Our little city is still under construction, but that's exactly what makes it so special. We're creating a virtual world full of possibilities – and **YOU can be part of it from the very beginning!**

Whether you're an experienced OpenSimulator resident or completely new to virtual worlds, **everyone is warmly welcome here!**

### 🏙️ What Awaits You in Stadt NexVerse?

- ❤️ A friendly and welcoming international community
- 🏡 A continuously growing city with exciting places to discover
- 🤝 New friendships and shared experiences
- 🌳 Affordable land parcels available for rent
- 🎉 Events, parties, and entertainment
- 🛠️ Opportunities to build, create, and bring your ideas to life
- 🌐 A modern virtual world powered by **OpenGenesisLINK**
- 🚀 Continuous development with many exciting features planned

### ❤️ Help Us Shape the Future!

Stadt NexVerse is more than just another virtual world. It's a place where people come together, friendships grow, and everyone can contribute to building something special.

Our city is still a work in progress, so not everything is perfect or complete just yet. But that's where the adventure begins!

**Join us from the start and experience how a small virtual city grows into something amazing!**

**🏙️ A Small City. Big Dreams. Endless Possibilities.**

### 🚀 Register Now – Completely Free!

Create your own avatar, explore our growing city, and become part of our community.

🌐 **Our Website:** https://stadt-nexverse.de

❤️ We can't wait to welcome you!

**Your Stadt NexVerse Team**

*Stadt NexVerse – Beyond the Reality!*

THURSDAY IS ROCKIN' AT OSFest 2026!

The music keeps coming, and the fun never stops!

Join us Thursday, October 22nd, for another fantastic afternoon of music, dancing, and community fun at the OpenSimulator Festival (OSFest 2026)!

THURSDAY'S ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP:

2:00 – 3:00 PM GT – DJ Tombeur

3:00 – 4:00 PM GT – Nazirah Avro

4:00 – 5:00 PM GT – OuieNanda Proud2BThai

5:00 – 6:00 PM GT – AHYAN

There's More Than Just Music!

While you're visiting, take time to explore the amazing exhibits, discover unique shops, grab some freebies, and experience the creativity that makes our OpenSim community so special!

Bring your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready for an afternoon of great entertainment!

New to OSFest? Everyone is welcome! Come discover, explore, and make some new friends along the way.

OSFest 2026 – Where Creativity, Music, and Community Come Together!

See you on the dance floor!

#OSFest2026 #OpenSimulator #OpenSim #VirtualWorlds #LiveMusic #VirtualCommunity #Hypergrid #MusicAndDancing

VWEC presents the Digital Citizenship Museum in Kitely

WHERE: Meet in Kitely
Use the Opensimulator version of Firestorm
https://www.firestormviewer.org/choose-your-platform/

TYPE this address into the map:
hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Cookie%20II/122/130/25

WHEN: WED Oct 21st 10am SLT

Come join us on a tour of the Digital Citizenship Museum in Kitely with a discussion on key elements!
We will meet at the VWEC HUB and move to the museum (one of the 4 quadrants there.)

SEE on the American Library Association website: https://tinyurl.com/DCMinKITELY

Questions: contact Valibrarian Gregg, Kreatya Shannon or Suemoon Magic

https://tinyurl.com/DCMinKITELY

Join us for an unforgettable session at the New Landing Point in Alternate Metaverse Grid!
Expect a rich musical journey with rock anthems, romantic ballads, couples’ dance tunes, and high-energy dance tracks to get your heart racing.

Bring your friends, your dance shoes, and your love for great music. Let’s start the day with rhythm, connection, and pure virtual joy.

Hypergrid enabled – everyone is welcome!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

Gridtalkparty am 20.10.2026.
Ich bedanke mich für den schönen Abend mit euch.
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Gridtalk party on October 20, 2026.
Thank you for the wonderful evening.

BLUES TONIGHT AT CHICAGO HOME OF BLUES!
DJ Dia will be spinning her blues starting at 6 PM Grid Time tonight (Tuesday). Come in and enjoy some classic blues tunes. Pardon our mess as we are still under construction, but come on in, join us, and let the music take over!

Exhibit presenters
OSF_ NEW MEDIA ARTS by ROSA ALEKSEEV

It's your OSFest! Make it fun everywhere
OSFest celebrates the creative talents of residents in the decentralized Hyperverse. We welcome merchants, exhibit presenters, and entertainment artists. For two full weeks, including weekends, we'll have music, dance, art, and merchant expos in one place - the OSFest Grid!

OSFest 2026 Presents: Hosting for OpenSim!

Thinking About Hosting Your Own OpenSim Grid?

Join Josh Boam of Hosting4OpenSim for an informative presentation exploring the world of OpenSim hosting!

Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your virtual world, this is a great opportunity to learn about hosting options, ask questions, and discover new possibilities!

Wednesday October 21, 2026 & Thursday October 22, 2026

10 AM - 12 PM Grid Time Q & A Live with Josh (LIVE)

Location: OSFest - 2026 – OSF_N_Expo

🎙️ THE DAVE KING EXPERIENCE 🎙️

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👤 WHO: Dave King

🎶 WHAT: Singing Live & Taking Requests

📅 WHEN: Every Tuesday
11:00am - 12:00pm Noon Grid Time / PST

🕒 Time Note:
SLT = Second Life Time
PST = Pacific Standard Time

👕 HOW: Come As You Are, with all our bits properly covered

📍 WHERE: hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/Bar-Bus-Bay/439/74/22

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📌 LANDMARK HERE: 􀀀

🎁 INCLUDE A GIFT HERE: n/a

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Come enjoy great music, good company, and a fun hour with Dave King!

Escape 2 Realitys Halloween 3 amazing levels of halloween scares n spooks sim is up and has over a dozen new items to bring you a more frightning and spooktacular season ,new props and jump scares await you!!! new gifts were added to the end of the maze remember the maze starts at the farm house and there is only one way to escape the maze can you make it out or end up imprisoned in hell forever hahahhah ??hope ya enjoy and we will see you soon that is if ya make it out !!!lol

VWEC presents the Digital Citizenship Museum in Kitely

WHERE: Meet in Kitely
Use the Opensimulator version of Firestorm
https://www.firestormviewer.org/choose-your-platform/

TYPE this address into the map:
hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/Cookie%20II/122/130/25

WHEN: WED Oct 21st 10am SLT

Come join us on a tour of the Digital Citizenship Museum in Kitely with a discussion on key elements!
We will meet at the VWEC HUB and move to the museum (one of the 4 quadrants there.)

SEE on the American Library Association website: https://tinyurl.com/DCMinKITELY

Questions: contact Valibrarian Gregg, Kreatya Shannon or Suemoon Magic

https://tinyurl.com/DCMinKITELY

Come along for the weekly Social Greedy event!

You do not have to play to join in on the social chat, you are welcome to come along, watch and just chat, playing Greedy is optional!

Monday 10:00 AM – 12:00 Every Week
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

a friendly game, beginners are welcome, chat in voice, join in the banter, an opportunity to make new friends, and to cheer everyone on!

🗣📢 OPEN COSTUME / OPEN-MIC

📅 When: Sunday, Oct. 18th, 2pm Grid/SLT/PST (SLT = SecondLife Time / PST = Pacific Standard Time)

👤 Who: Vocalists, Poets, Comedians & Short story tellers

👕 How: Come dressed in any costume you feel like & Sing, recite a poem, short story, or do Stand Up Comedy on our house stream OR using Voice inworld
(voice will be enabled when it's your turn)

🗺️︎ Where: hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/Special%20Events/128/128...

📍 Place LM Object Here: 􀀁

🎧 Listen: http://198.245.61.188:8000

Miss Munk will be spinning her wheels of steel at 1 pm grid time, at The Piazza!
Bring your headphones and get on down here and listen to nonstop beat matching and full spectrum sound!



Plug the link into your map and we'll see you there.

http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

⚡ ELECTRIC VORTEX GRAND OPENING | OSFest2026 ⚡

🌌 The Vortex Awaits. Journey to Another Dimension!

Tonight, Star Ravenhurst welcomes you to the grand opening of Electric Vortex, a new destination on the Tenth Dimension Grid, as part of OSFest2026!

Join us for an electrifying musical journey featuring DJ Drew Blood in his debut performance, bringing you trance, deep house, electronic beats, and unexpected musical surprises. Expect an immersive atmosphere, incredible energy, and a dance experience that ventures beyond the ordinary.

Whether you're a dedicated electronic music lover or simply looking for something different, come explore the Vortex, meet friends, and lose yourself in the music!

📅 Sunday, October 18
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM Grid Time
📍 Electric Vortex, Tenth Dimension Grid
🎧 Hosted by Star Ravenhurst | DJ Drew Blood

Bring your friends, bring your date, and come ready to dance!

⚡ Electric Vortex is coming alive tonight. Will you be there when the portal opens?

It’s not Sunday, but apparently DJ Jim doesn’t need an excuse. 🤠🎶
It’s cold and yucky outside, we’re hanging out at the Smash, and Jim decided to fire up the music. So consider this an unscheduled, informal set happening right now! Come dance, hang out, try your luck on Buck Eye the mechanical bull, or just pull up a chair and enjoy the music. Country is home base, but Jim has a pretty broad playlist, so you never quite know what might turn up. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are and stay as long as you like!

Whiskey Smash Saloon • Land of Enchantment
HOP: hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Land of Enchantment/234/332/2510

And yes, the poster says Sundays 4–6 PM. That’s his regular slot. Tonight is a bonus. 😉

12-2 GRID: SHAKE IT UP! DJ ROSA ALEKSEEV:
DISCO AND FUNK AT LOVELY SPACE CLUB

Rosa back tonight in town
In outer space to shake us down
Floating high above the beach
Lovely space club quite in reach
Disco funk you know its true
Beam it up with me and you

IM Bobbi Fox for Uber or use teleporter at Welcome
hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Lovely/974/311/1245

🔥💀 SECOND HOUR WITH DJ YANA DAKOTA! 💀🔥

SHE HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE!

Lazarus came back once… Jesus rose once… but YANA DAKOTA needed THREE attempts! 🤣

And now she's BACK, ALIVE AND KICKING, delivering another hour of absolutely SMASHING BIG ROOM EDM TUNES!

🔥 Massive bass! Explosive drops! NO MERCY! 🔥

🎧 LIVE NOW at IsolaDellaLuna — NewLifeItaly!

hop://newlifeitaly.com:8002/IsolaDellaLuna/70/193/45

THE GRAVE COULDN'T HOLD HER… AND NEITHER CAN THE DANCEFLOOR! 💀🔥🎶

🔥🎧 DJ YANA DAKOTA IS LIVE RIGHT NOW! 🎧🔥

Turn up the volume and get ready for some EXPLOSIVE BIG ROOM EDM!

Massive beats, thunderous bass and electrifying drops!

🔥 NO BRAKES — JUST PURE EDM ENERGY! 🔥

📍 IsolaDellaLuna — NewLifeItaly

🚀 JOIN THE PARTY NOW!

hop://newlifeitaly.com:8002/IsolaDellaLuna/70/193/45

LET'S SHAKE THAT DANCEFLOOR! 🔥🎶

Join us at the Piazza at 3 pm grid time, for a couple of hours of fun and music while Rockin' Robert spins the tunes for us via his live radio station Wax Radio.
The Piazza, where good friends and great music always come together.
bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon