I want to thank everyone who participated in our little poll yesterday regarding adoption of PBR viewers. The tally as of today: 45% of the 29 respondents said they love it, 28% said they had tried it but had reverted back, and 14% said they had no interest in using one.

As I have shown before, the pic above shows the difference between PBR and full Blinn-Phong materials. Both are the best I was able to accomplish with each graphics engine. Both are part of all my builds now, so users can decide how they want to see them.

As many of you know, I've always been an early adopter and proponent of new viewer features, such as materials and eep, and used them in everything, regardless of how widely adopted the tech was among the user base. And as with pbr now, the primary early adopters are usually artists, designers, and creators, because we are are supported by a great group of patrons who enable us to keep doing what we love and push the limits of creation on this platform. So, if a user doesn't want to upgrade, we understand and we accommodate, but if they do, they're in for a treat :-)

More and more of you are using OSSN, the social network designed specifically for OpenSim users. OSSN is free, ad-free, and will always remain so.
Network owner: create your group on OSSN and share your news, events, etc.

Tired of advertising, surveillance, algorithms, and the control of web giants?
OSSN (Open Source Social Network) is a free, simple, ad-free space that respects your privacy and is 100% independent.

No tracking, no profiling, no resale of your data.
💬 You're among friends, in a friendly and human setting.
It's a platform hosted independently for our community, without outside interference.

Join us, let's build together a social space that truly reflects us.
It's our network, our space, our freedom.

We are waiting for you!!

https://ossn.duckdns.org/

Come, drive, and have fun...
The longest racing track in Austria.
Cars and bikes free in the pit lane.
hg.cc-group.cc:8002:CCI Racing - Nuerburgring with Nordschleife

Komm, fahr und hab Spass.....
Der Längste Racing Track in OS.
Cars und Bikes frei ind der Boxengasse.
hg.cc-group.cc:8002:CCI Racing - Nuerburgring with Nordschleife

Tauche ein in die Welt, in der Mode mehr ist als nur Stoff. Es ist ein Gefühl. Ein Versprechen. Eine Revolution deines eigenen Stils.

Unsere neue Kollektion ist da – und sie ist sexy, aufregend, heiß!

Wir haben sie für dich kreiert, um die Straßen zu deinem Laufsteg zu machen. Jedes Stück ist ein Bekenntnis zu deiner inneren Stärke und unwiderstehlichen Ausstrahlung.

Sexy: Fließende Stoffe und Schnitte, die deine Silhouette umspielen und deine Persönlichkeit in Szene setzen. Zeige, wer du bist – selbstbewusst und verführerisch.

Aufregend: Unerwartete Details und kühne Designs, die das Abenteuer in dir wecken. Sei bereit für die Nacht, die dein Leben verändert.

Heiß: Intensive Farben und kraftvolle Looks, die dich aus der Masse hervorstechen lassen. Fühle die Leidenschaft und sei der Mittelpunkt der Aufmerksamkeit.

Das Leben ist zu kurz für langweilige Kleidung. Wähle den Look, der dich inspiriert und dich zu der Person macht, die du sein willst.

Entdecke jetzt die Kollektion und entfache das Feuer in dir!

Approaching alpha. As that point draws closer, my work starts on promotional graphics and the visual design of the game. I came to Opensim from SL years ago to have the opportunity to work on a larger canvas and push the boundaries. Now I will have the largest canvas imaginable and I'm excited.

The developer and I met several years ago here on Opensim and collaborated on several fun projects, becoming fast friends. We developed the expanded concept for Starlite here, hoping to create and streamline a fork of OS code to fit our vision, but that was not possible. With the exception of the Vulkan renderer, everything else for Starlite was written from scratch.

THE BEACH ...
"Adventure Drama Film based on novel of same name by Alex Garland"

We've recreated Maya Bay Island from the movie "The Beach" as best we can. Rocky cliffs, a flat beach, and hidden corners invite you to relax.

Maya Bay Island will be opening soon...

ATTENTION all Cowboys, Cowgirls and Rodeo Enthusiasts: Bull Riding has now been installed in Wicked Waves. It's located just outside the main entrance of TWIZTID SIZTA'z SHIT SHOW KARAOKE. Faith has been practicing. Good Luck!

✨ LEGACY by BK – Schuhe, die Geschichte schreiben. Vergiss den Mainstream. Diese Kollektion ist für alle, die auffallen wollen – mit Stil, mit Haltung, mit einem Hauch Rebellion. Ob himmelhohe Heels, provokante Plateaus oder edgy Boots: Jedes Paar ist ein Statement.

💎 Pink trifft Power. Blau trifft Boldness. Die „LEGACY“-Schuhe sind mehr als Mode – sie sind ein Manifest. Für Visionärinnen, Rulebreaker und Fashion Queens.

🔱 BK-Shopping präsentiert: Deine Zukunft auf Absatzhöhe. Trag sie. Zeig sie. Lebe sie. Denn dein Stil verdient ein Vermächtnis.

Get ready for an explosion of cuteness because Funzies World just dropped 10 brand-new, absolutely adorable outfits that your Dinkies are going to go wild for! Imagine your little pals sporting everything shimmering princess gowns to adventurous gear and even Fairy Dresses – there's a perfect ensemble for every Dinky personality, each bursting with vibrant colors and charming details that will make them shine. These exclusive, must-have styles can only be found at Funzies World, ensuring your beloved companions will be the most fashion-forward creatures around. Don't miss out on transforming your Dinkies into the talk of the town with these incredible new additions they'll adore! hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Funzies World

Today is a great day for a little Odyssey. "When light bounces off of something and is reflected back into a human’s eyes, we perceive color. For millennia, color has been one of the elements of art that artists use to render the world as they see it." When you view the colors the Mind Odyssey artists display, such as Nyx Breen, you will see a dance of color and movement. Make sure you take the time to spend here and appreciate the artists of OpenSim.
Cherry Manga
Nyx Breen
Shirl Tainted Angel
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Mind Odyssey

Image is "Forces in Motion" Nyx Breen

Available on the OSGrid Sandbox Plaza III for about 22 hours from the post time here.. This is the Zodiac Wheel a new update of an old old mod I made of Linda Kellie's Topsy Turvey Ride. Free to copy rezzed out. Free to copy/buy for 0 boxed. I will give it a more permanent home later.

Got another ferris wheel I'm fighting with but this one works:)

Rez it while facing North.

hg.osgrid.org:80:Sandbox Plaza III

hop://homelandz.opensim.fun:8802/Gloeb%20Mall/401/154/23

The next selection for the Homelandz Public Library might be the most useful, for some. 489 pages helping anyone from beginner to advanced Blender user to understand the VAST many capabilities of this wonderful and FREE software called blender! May we all improve our Blender skills and help OpenSim to grow to be a more beautiful and amazing place!

Note: Seriously, if you can spare some dough to support the author, PLEASE DO. Especially if you can get the pdf as cheap as me via Amazon ($3usd). Yes, there is a TON of free info out there on Blender, but to get so much in easy to understand, step by step instructions...perhaps decide if it's within your budget to show the author some support! :D

https://www.amazon.com/Blender-4-2-Guidebook-Step-Step-ebo...

Always busy working (which I love) most of the time you will find me on a platform or a sim creating the next idea. I never really took the time out to create a "home" One day @ferdfrederix IM saying, "Hey!! I created a nice place I think you will like!" He loaded an OAR to 3HG called Rock Island, all you have to say is rocks to me and I am there! I love it so much ❣️ He had placed a perfect little tree house that makes an excellent home, thank you Ferd! I am home. Please stop by anytime to visit, there are horses to ride and really neat trails and caves!
🌳🌳🌳💗💗💗🌳🌳🌳 three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002/RockIsland/106/108/23

Fara Meta wird zum ersten Mal im Pangea Grid singen. Sie ist die Tochter von Putri Solo und hat eine wundervolle Stimme
Fara Meta will sing on the Pangea Grid for the first time.She is the daughter of Putri Solo,with a wonderful voice
Wednesday, July 16
Start 20 Uhr CET / 11 am SLT
hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/GypsyCamp/298/367/22

Khiron Ametza Singing Live
Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

Join us and help us make the party goes wild!
Great music, as you know, and a wonderful time with this amazing singer!

3pm @ Barefoort Ballroom
Attire: Elegant Casual to Formal
http://hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002/
Region: Barefoot Lands
Location: 793, 804, 39
hop://hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002/Barefoot%20Lands/793/804/...

When the horses are busy, you saddle up the next best thing. 🐷 Country glam meets piggy power oink oink! @FerdFrederix thank you!! When you visit !New Silver Stirrup Stables check out the pig! 🐽🐷🐖🐽

spacegrid.online:6002
Свадьба Omellija Star💖Sergei Uzdemir 04.07.2025 г.
Этот день — день вашей свадьбы — теперь ваш личный праздник среди прочих праздников в году. И пусть он останется приятной памятной датой на долгие и счастливые годы!
hop://spacegrid.online:6002/Ocean/939/580/22

Something new for Petite

🌞 Summer, Style & Statement – at BK-Mode!

Five looks, one mission: to carry you through the season with ease, elegance, and unmistakable flair! Whether it’s poolside, the promenade, or a city stroll – these outfits deliver that extra spark. Feminine cuts, airy fabrics, and a touch of glam await you at BK-Mode Shopping Park.

Drop by and discover your signature summer style! ✨


Noch etwas Neues für Petite

🌞 Sommer, Stil & Statement – bei BK-Mode!

Fünf Looks, ein Ziel: dich durch den Sommer begleiten – mit Leichtigkeit, Klasse und jeder Menge Fashion-Flair! Ob Poolside, Promenade oder City-Streifzug – diese Outfits bringen das gewisse Extra. Feminine Schnitte, luftige Stoffe und ein Hauch Glamour erwarten dich im BK-Mode Shopping Park.

Komm vorbei und finde deinen Sommer-Style! ✨

hop://offworld.eu:8002/BK-Mode Shopping-Park/149/25/28

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ Tribute remix ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ Depeche Mode Tribute Remix

Sunday / Sonntag 22 June 2025
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr
☊ DJ CRAZY - Livemix
no Dresscode / kein Kleiderzwang

Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:FLORES SeaVibes
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

E – Evolution

Nothing stays the same. TAKE Land reflects growth, inner transformation, and the mutations that make us wiser. Every element in this environment was placed with intention. Everything has a purpose.

“What you were, no longer is. Here, you begin again.”

A – Awakening

The soul awakens in every corner. TAKE Land is not just a landscape; it’s a call to remember who you are. The structures, the paths, and the details invite introspection, a connection with nature, with the sacred, and with creativity.

“Awaken. You’re in the place where your essence remembers.”

I searched high and low for the elemental guardians and could not find them so I guess they went the way of anything else captured in the machinations of Opensim. So I shopped and shopped and then I shopped again until I finally found just the right statues, took them home, tore them all apart, and created my own elemental guardians. Earth, Water, Air and Fire are ginormous angelic guardians of the elements and I created them for an Fantasy themed region that can be used for RP'rs if they like. These beautiful guardians are located in the "fantasy builds" department of the Masala Al Kohav mall. Stop by and get yours. Blessings and much Love, Lavia.