Hey friends!
We’re happy to share that our Christmas Market is now officially open!
The place is filled with wonderful gifts, a warm festive atmosphere, and lots of joy, peace, and love for everyone.
Come visit, explore, enjoy, and celebrate this magical season with us. ❤️
You’re all warmly invited!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Tierra%20De%20Volcanes/5...

New Physics custom appendages for men!
Pre-configured and textured so that you don't have to keep resetting it.
This version will not expose you or anyone else when you visit
A new region or grid. Maintaining your modesty and preventing
any costume malfunctions. Available in 5 skin tones and other presets.
30 options to choose from. Including a working HUD with hundreds of options.

hop://grid.spartanskeep.com:8002/Spartan%20Village/89/168/...

Come one, Come all for 2 hours of fun filled entertainment, brought to you live by the talented DJ Luci!
From 10am to 11:30am
Bringing you a variety of awesome music, fun, banter, laughs! from The Tea Pot, at the Chester region, only in Alternate Metaverse!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Chester/128/128/2

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Liebe Freunde und Bewohner der virtuellen Welten.

Zum Weihnachtsmarkt gehören ja auch Rubeus Adventslesungen an den Sonntagen dazu (abwechselnd im Märchenzelt auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt und im Winterwunderland)- in diesem Jahr lauten die Daten:

30. November - Weihnachtsmarkt ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Weihnachtsmarkt
07. Dezember - Winterwunderland ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Santas Winterwunderland
14. Dezember - Weihnachtsmarkt ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Weihnachtsmarkt
21. Dezember - Winterwunderland ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Santas Winterwunderland

An allen Tagen beginnen wir mit der Lesung um 20:00 Uhr - musikalische Einstimmung gibt es ab 19:30.

Vor und nach den Lesungen laden wir alle Gäste ein zum Bummel über die winterlichen Plätze unserer Weihnachtsmärkte.

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Dear friends and inhabitants of the virtual world.

Rubeu's Advent readings on Sundays are a regular part of the Christmas market (alternating between the fairy tale tent at the Christmas market and the Winter Wonderland). This year's dates are:

November 30 - Christmas Market ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Christmas Market

December 7 - Winter Wonderland ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Santa's Winter Wonderland

December 14 - Christmas Market ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Christmas Market

December 21 - Winter Wonderland ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Santa's Winter Wonderland

The readings begin at 8:00 p.m. each day, with musical accompaniment starting at 7:30 p.m.

Before and after the readings, we invite all guests to stroll through the winter wonderland of our Christmas markets.

******* Vorankündigung *******

Genießt duftenden Kaffee, süße Leckereien und festliche Stimmung – aber diesmal mit einem besonderen Twist: Nicht nur klassische Weihnachtslieder, sondern auch Dance, Pop & Partyhits sorgen für gute Laune!
Kommt vorbei, feiert mit uns und erlebt die perfekte Mischung aus gemütlichem Kaffeeklatsch und ausgelassener Party!
Enjoy fragrant coffee, sweet treats, and a festive atmosphere – but this time with a special twist: Not only classic Christmas carols, but also dance, pop, and party hits will keep you in a good mood!

Come along, celebrate with us, and experience the perfect blend of cozy coffee and a lively party!

Exploring Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland is not simply a virtual landscape but an entire world sculpted from imagination, shimmering snow, and the warmth of holiday spirit. Entering the region feels like stepping through a frosted gateway into a place where every element—every drifting snowflake, every echo of laughter, every sparkle on the ice—invites visitors to rediscover childhood wonder. From glistening skating plazas to the legendary North Pole itself, Winter Wonderland offers an experience rich with movement, magic, and festive charm.

The journey typically begins at the Crystal Lake Ice Rink, a vast oval of frozen perfection surrounded by towering pines powdered with snow. Soft music rings through the crisp air, encouraging skaters of all skill levels to glide, spin, or wobble across the glasslike surface. The rink’s edges are lined with twinkling lights, making the entire scene glow with a soft, wintry radiance. You can see families linking hands as they attempt a synchronized glide, couples tracing figure-eights side by side, and solo adventurers testing new twists and daring leaps. The soundscape is an uplifting blend of scraping blades, bubbling laughter, and the occasional joyful shriek as someone regains their balance just in time. It’s a place where movement feels effortless, and the cold seems to energize rather than chill.

Beyond the rink lies the Snowmobile Ridge—a thrilling expanse built for speed and excitement. Snowmobiles of every size and color wait neatly in rows, each one equipped with sleek handlebars and engines that hum with anticipation. Riders follow winding trails carved into the hills, racing past icicle-encrusted cliffs, drifting through tunnels of snow-dusted branches, and launching over gentle slopes that provide just the right amount of breath-catching lift. Whether cruising leisurely or speeding toward a horizon tinged with violet winter light, visitors experience an exhilarating blend of freedom and festive adventure. The chill of wind rushing past one’s face mingles delightfully with the cozy glow from cabins scattered along the ridge, offering warm drinks and a place to thaw before the next ride.

Yet the true heart of Winter Wonderland lies in the North Pole, home to Santa’s legendary workshop. Approaching the North Pole feels like entering the center of holiday myth itself. Giant candy-cane pillars rise on either side of a wide, snowy path. Multicolored lights twinkle along rooftops shaped like oversized gingerbread houses, their chimneys puffing out clouds of peppermint-scented steam. Reindeer tracks crisscross the snow, leading toward a fenced corral where the famous herd occasionally peeks curiously at visitors.

The workshop is a bustling hive of magical activity. Inside, the air smells of cinnamon, pine, and freshly sawed wood. Conveyor belts carry half-constructed toys; gears, ribbons, and tiny mechanical parts fill the room with a gentle clatter. And everywhere—absolutely everywhere—elves can be seen. These cheerful workers, clad in bright greens and reds, are constantly in motion: hammering, painting, wrapping, organizing. But they’re not all business. Some elves can’t resist their mischievous impulses, sneaking outside to engage in spirited snowball matches. Snowballs fly across the courtyard in glittering arcs, bursting into powder upon impact. Others twirl and dance in choreographed routines, stamping tiny boot prints into the snow as they spin to jolly tunes.

Just beyond the workshop lies perhaps the most whimsical attraction of all: the Snowmen Collection, a floating assembly of snow sculptures drifting atop large, gently bobbing icebergs. Each snowman has a unique personality—some tall and stately, others short with round, jolly faces. Many are adorned with scarves, hats, lanterns, or even little carved instruments. They sway softly on their icy platforms, creating a surreal parade that shifts slowly with the water’s movement. Visitors often hop from iceberg to iceberg, careful but delighted, taking in the artistry and charm of each snowman. At times, the snowmen appear to communicate through subtle changes in posture or expressions carved by the frosty air. Under moonlight, the entire collection glows faintly, as though illuminated from within, turning the area into a quiet, dreamlike sanctuary.

Winter Wonderland is more than a collection of virtual attractions; it is an emotional landscape. It evokes nostalgia while inviting creativity, balancing exhilarating activity with cozy comfort. Whether one is racing down the slopes, drifting among snowmen, joining the elves’ joyful chaos, or simply watching snowflakes fall against the gentle glow of distant lights, the region offers a sense of peace paired with boundless delight.

To explore Winter Wonderland is to step into a living celebration of the season—a place where adventure thrives, imagination flourishes, and every corner brings the promise of magic just waiting to be discovered.

DJ DragonLady - EARLY MORNING BREAKFAST SHOW at Party Stage on Alternate Metaverse : Tue 25th Nov 6:00 AM to Tue 25th Nov 8:00 AM
DJ DragonLady - Dragon loves gothic rock, her sets are lively and often feature the less well known european artists
DJ DragonLady Shinobiaa Carpenoctem, bringing you 2 hours of incredible danceable tunes! Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to The Party Stage at Alternate Metaverse
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

✨ Legacy neu erleben – frisch, frech, lässig! ✨ Im BK-Mode Shopping-Park gibt’s jetzt brandneue Outfits für deinen Legacy-Body:

Stylische Unterwäsche, die Komfort und Eleganz vereint

Coole Hosenoutfits, perfekt für Alltag und Abenteuer

Festliche X-Mas Pullover, die Glanz und gute Laune bringen

Lässige Jacken, die jeden Look abrunden

Ob gemütlich, verspielt oder mit einem Hauch Glamour – die neuen Legacy-Styles sind gemacht, um dich locker und selbstbewusst durch jede Saison zu begleiten. Zieh sie an, fühl dich wohl und lass deinen Avatar mit jedem Outfit eine neue Seite zeigen.

Ab sofort ist der traditionelle Weihnachtsmarkt in Dorenas World wieder für alle geöffnet. Er existiert in der Form, bereits seit 2015 und gehört damit so den ältesten im OpenSim.

The traditional Christmas market in Dorena's World is now open to everyone again. It has existed in this form since 2015, making it one of the oldest in OpenSim.

Alina Custom Vehicles

New in for Christmas, Side of trailer opens

Make the trailer anything you want , Stage, ect

Two different types, White Lights / Yellow lights

It has Betty's Approval

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina%20Custom%20Vehicles/118/35/22

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

About the newest Firestorm Viewer: I want to love it, but I don't. I really do love PBR materials and they show up just fine with the new viewer and they seem to have fixed the blurry, out of focus view when you move around in-world. Problem is, Animesh. I have to be right on top of the animesh to see it move. Koshari and I were in-world tonight and couldn't see any animesh moving unless we were right next to them and even then they seemed to lag out a bit. We both changed our viewer to the old, pre PBR viewer 6.6.17 and could see the animesh moving from all the way across the sim. My guess is that, because you are constantly rendering PBR textures in-world, they decreased the animation visibility to compensate for it. Until Firestorm gives us a toggle, slider, or patch to bring back proper animation distance, sticking with 6.6.17 is the smart move. The PBR viewer is beautiful, but not worth sacrificing functional animesh. That's a hard pass for me
Anyone have thoughts on this? Does anyone have any inside scoop on whether they plan on fixing this.

“Animation culling” is basically the viewer deciding not to bother updating animations for things that are “too far away” or “not important enough.”

Think of it as Firestorm saying:
“Hmm… you’re 40 meters away from that animesh? Yeah, I’m not wasting CPU cycles on making it dance. Freeze frame it is.”

More technically:

Animation Culling = Distance-Based Animation Shutdown

The viewer stops updating animations on avatars or animesh once they’re beyond a certain distance or priority threshold.
Instead of actually animating them, it just shows the last frame and saves performance.

Why viewers do it

To reduce:

CPU load

GPU load

Network updates

Overall rendering cost

In the PBR viewer, the rendering pipeline is heavier (PBR = shiny but hungry), so the viewer culls animations more aggressively.
What is the point of animesh if it only animates when you’re making out with it?

✨ Neue Mode für Legacy Classic ✨
Im BK-Mode Shop gibt’s jetzt frischen Nachschub für alle, die ihren Kleiderschrank lieben: Legacy Classic Outfits!

👗 Was dich erwartet:

Zeitlose Schnitte, die trotzdem modern wirken

Bequeme Styles, die dich durch den Alltag tragen

Ein kleines Extra an Glamour – weil Glanz einfach dazugehört

Ob für den Kaffee mit Freunden, den spontanen Ausflug oder den großen Auftritt: Die neuen Legacy Classic Outfits sind echte Allrounder. Sie machen Spaß, sehen klasse aus und bringen genau die richtige Portion Eleganz mit.

👉 Also: Schau rein, probier’s aus – und wenn du plötzlich das Gefühl hast, du läufst über den roten Teppich… dann liegt das wohl an deinem neuen Outfit.

Die Modewelt dreht sich weiter – und wir drehen mit! Ab sofort gibt’s im BK-Mode Shop die neuen Legacy Bombshell Outfits.

👗 Was dich erwartet:

Stylische Looks, die sich sowohl für den Alltag als auch für den großen Auftritt eignen

Bequeme Schnitte, die nicht nur gut aussehen, sondern sich auch gut anfühlen

Designs, die zeigen: Mode darf Spaß machen

Kurz gesagt: Bombshell, aber ohne Drama – einfach Outfits, die sitzen, glänzen und Laune machen.

👉 Schau vorbei, probier’s aus – und wenn du beim Anziehen plötzlich das Gefühl hast, du könntest eine eigene Modenschau starten… dann liegt das wohl am Outfit.

Come get some fun mesh from Meshy @ Stuffz & Junkz! A new store on the train line at Wolf Territories Welcome! Everything is full perm and free! Sharing is Caring! Everything is CC0!

hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Wolf%20Territories%20G...

Its Christmas Time @ Wonder
hg.ansjelagrid.com:28002:Wonder
First of all I want to thank all of those who make possible for us to build our dreams here. Merry Xmas to all of you.
Now I invite you to visit my Xmas Village a small space dedicated to this beautiful time of the year. Where almost everything is copy. Come over and celebrate life with me.
Merry Xmas beautiful friends
Bebe Li

DJ TYLER - Breakfast Show Playing Disco from 1970's
Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to Alternate Metaverse!
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)
Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

Night Fever
Die Vorfreude ist schön, euch alle bald auf unserer Fete zu seh'n. Haltet euch den Termin ja frei und kommt zur wilden Feierei
Es ist wieder Montag und Zeit für die abwechlungsreiche Music von A bis Z
It's great to see you all at our party soon. Save the date and come along to the wild celebration.
It's Monday again and time for varied music from A to Z
11:00 SLT
tomis-world.de:8002:Club Fantastic

Moby – Der Weg eines Musikpioniers

Richard Melville Hall, der spater als Moby bekannt werden sollte, kam am 11. September 1965 in Harlem,
dem pulsierenden Herzen von New York City, zur Welt.
Seine Familie war gepragt von einer Mischung aus intellektueller Tradition und Alltagsnot.
Sein Vater, James Frederick Hall, ein engagierter Chemieprofessor, gab dem kleinen Richard kurz nach seiner Geburt den Spitznamen Moby,
inspiriert von der literarischen Erbschaft des Ur-Ur-Großonkels Herman Melville,
dessen Roman Moby Dick ein Meilenstein der amerikanischen Literatur darstellt. ...

Zum ganzen Artikel auf Xenopolias hier lang > https://tinyurl.com/4v5zww97

All articles on Xenopolias are available in all common languages.

I am aware of an issue with this region not being accessible via HG, map, teleport or grid members. The region shows in the Dreamgrid regions folder but not in the main GUI window. I do get emails about expired rentals which indicates its online but there is no dos box to prove that.

The cause of this is unknown, DG was recently updated to fix another issue. I noticed the region having issues after the update. Update doesn't mean its the cause.

I will fix this as soon as i can or once I know how lol. Apologies to all who have rental's on this region in my grid.

I know I can create a mantis but lets see if I can solve this on my own, maybe my tech guy will be able to figure it out, he is very smart but also so busy. So I guess I am putting my brain to work lol.

All you Disco fans, we have a great 2 hour event here at Blue Angel Club in London City's great Trafalgar Square with Jon Temple, So grab your Disco sparkle and come on over to London City 2 in Gentle fire for an awesome entertainment event. 12 - 2pm

All you Disco fans, we have a great 2 hour event here at Blue Angel Club in London City's great Trafalgar Square with Jon Temple, So grab your Disco sparkle and come on over to London City 2 in Gentle fire for an awesome entertainment event. 12 - 2pm

🌙✨ Moonlight Show on the Winter Stage ✨🌙

🎧 DJ Yana brings the fire of legends to the Moonlight Stage @ The Alternate Metaverse!
🕑 Starting at 2 AM, ride the night with mixes infused with:
- Elvis’ timeless groove
- The Zombies’ haunting harmonies
- Bowie’s starlit glam
- The Beatles’ eternal magic
❄️ Under the winter sky, the stage glows with rhythm, myth, and memory.
🔥 Come dance, dream, and celebrate the night where classics meet the future.
Moonlight Show — Winter Stage — Alternate Metaverse — 2 AM
Be there when the legends rise again…

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...

Fetish Factor goes to the Animals with DJ Esse 5pm
Step into the thrilling underground world where latex and leather reign supreme, here you will find a club called the Fetish Factor with the "Expanding Dance Floor™", with a unique Dance Ball only on the Trianon with over 135 couples dances.
This is the place to be on Sundays at 5pm for the hottest party. What are you waiting for? Come Join us.
hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Trianon Complex and Click Portal to the Fetish Factor

I upgraded this region to a bigger circuit, moved it to a server alone for this region and the racetrack is better than I did 2 years ago when I created the region (more large and more space to multiple drivers)

I have plans to develop different paths and be able to chose it with a script once I can (on the future).
Still need to add more decoration to the racetrack so it can have a better look.