The first issue of 2025 is out, the Winter Issue of Virtual Education Journal! The Journal (VEJ) was mainly a Second Life Publication, but the new Editors decided to expand into many different virtual platforms including OpenSim. Which is great for us. Check it out here. FYI, the summer edition is going to be all about OpenSim, so if you want to write an article go to the back page of the journal, all of the submission info is there. https://virtualeducationjournal.com/

Dear Friends of the Virtual Carnival,

What an incredible time we have had! Once again, we were able to celebrate an unbelievably beautiful carnival in the Pangea Grid together. It was a festival of colors, imagination, and pure joy. One of the undisputed highlights was our Rose Monday parade, where creativity and community spirit came together in a truly impressive way.

A huge thank you goes to all those who, with tireless dedication and boundless imagination, built the incredibly creative floats, airplanes, UFOs, and many other wonderful constructions. You transformed the Pangea Grid into a true carnival spectacle and brought joy to countless people!

We are especially delighted that so many external grids joined us again this year, making our carnival an even more diverse and exhilarating event. A heartfelt thank you to Soul Grid, Monroose Grid, Nabila Grid, CCI Bikerworld, SoA.Bad and SINAS.S, HG Safari, and Loru.Destiny from the Grid artdestiny! Your participation has once again enriched and brought life to this Rose Monday parade.

I would also like to extend a special thank you to Abraxas and Lilie Oller, Bink Draconia, Finja and Jason Flux, Tutz, Lampithaler and Reyno Parx, Lilly Topas, Kitty Sarrasine,, and all the many dedicated participants who made this carnival what it was: an unforgettable experience!

As we cherish the memories of this wonderful carnival in our hearts, we already look ahead: Next year, we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Cologne Virtual Carnival! A very special jubilee that we will mark with even more brilliance, even more magic, and even more enthusiasm. The anticipation is already immense!

With a short video insight, I bid you farewell and say from the bottom of my heart Thank you! For your enthusiasm, your creativity, and your love for the carnival. Without you, this festival would not be the same!

Three cheers from the heart: Kölle Alaaf! Pangea Alaaf! Virtual Carnival Alaaf!

With carnival greetings and full of excitement for next year,

Yours, Marlon Wayne

https://youtu.be/-vs4npr7qK0?si=DwrpQReSMX8GJvKR

Liebe Freunde des virtuellen Karnevals,

was für eine grandiose Zeit liegt hinter uns! Auch in diesem Jahr durften wir gemeinsam einen unglaublich schönen Karneval im Pangea Grid erleben. Es war ein Fest der Farben, der Fantasie und der puren Lebensfreude. Einer der unbestrittenen Höhepunkte war unser Rosenmontagsumzug, bei dem sich Kreativität und Gemeinschaftssinn auf beeindruckende Weise vereinten.

Ein riesiges Dankeschön gebührt all jenen, die mit unermüdlichem Einsatz und grenzenloser Vorstellungskraft die unfassbar kreativen Wagen, Flugzeuge, UFOs und viele andere wunderbare Konstruktionen gebaut haben. Ihr habt das Pangea Grid in ein wahres Narrenschiff verwandelt und damit unzähligen Menschen Freude bereitet!

Besonders freuen wir uns, dass auch in diesem Jahr wieder zahlreiche auswärtige Grids teilgenommen haben, was unseren Karneval zu einem noch vielfältigeren und mitreißenderen Ereignis gemacht hat. Ein herzliches Dankeschön an das Soul Grid, das Monroose Grid, das Nabila Grid, CCI Bikerworld, SoA.Bad und SINAS.S, die HG Safari sowie Loru.Destiny aus dem Grid Artdestiny! Eure Teilnahme hat diesen Rosenmontagszug wieder einmal bereichert und mit Leben gefüllt.

Ebenso möchte ich mich ganz besonders bei Abraxas und Lilie Oller, Bink Draconia, Finja und Jason Flux, Tutz Zabelin, Lampithaler und Reyno Parx, Lilly Topas, Kitty Sarrasine und all den vielen engagierten Teilnehmern bedanken, die diesen Karneval zu dem gemacht haben, was er war: ein unvergessliches Erlebnis!

Und während wir diesen wundervollen Karneval nun in unseren Herzen bewahren, richten wir den Blick bereits nach vorne: Nächstes Jahr feiern wir das 20-jährige Bestehen des Kölner virtuellen Karnevals! Ein ganz besonderes Jubiläum, das wir mit noch mehr Glanz, noch mehr Magie und noch mehr Begeisterung begehen werden. Die Vorfreude darauf ist jetzt schon riesig!

Mit einem kleinen Video-Einblick verabschiede ich mich und sage von Herzen Danke! Für eure Begeisterung, eure Kreativität, eure Liebe zum Karneval. Ohne euch wäre dieses Fest nicht dasselbe!

Dreimol vun Hätze: Kölle Alaaf! Pangea Alaaf! Virtueller Karneval Alaaf!

Mit karnevalistischen Grüßen und voller Vorfreude auf das nächste Jahr, euer Marlon Wayne

https://youtu.be/-vs4npr7qK0?si=hFxO1s7r6o0ixVFJ

Littlefield Grid's monthly State of the Grid meeting. All Residents and HG Visitors are welcome!

This month's topics:

12th year Anniversary celebration, Rogue Galaxy's LFGrid Spring Fling Fest, Rogue Galaxy's new Parson's Creek music region, WLFG Adverstising promotion, OSGrid state, Additional free land plots for new users, New BDSM scripts.

Friday 03/07/2025 1:30PM Pacific

No need to check your radio—Fri., March 7th, at 12:00 PM grid time tune in as Mike Lorrey brings his country vibes to keep us moving! Let’s get this party started! Come on over to the OpenSim Worlds Fair.

Stage 4 hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/1245/804/22

* Justin, the nightwatch's futur commander is nowhere to be found. A search party might be required.
* Being appointed as King becomes urgent. So the Coronation takes place. Long live King Max ! People from all continents comes to see the ceremony.
* A dance took place after the coronation with live DJ Thalion.

it dj Max for next two hrs
♬ WHO/CHI: DJ MAX
♬ WHAT/COSA:MIXED
♬ DAY/GIORNO: 08.03.2025
♬ WHEN/ORARIO: 14-16 pm GRID TIME
♬ WHEN/ORARIO: 21-23 pm EUROPE TIME
♬ WHERE/DOVE: clonefantasy.sytes.net:8002/Disco-Welcome/
♬ COME DANCE WITH US!!! ♬ VIENI A BALLARE CON NOI!!!
♬ BRING YOUR FRIENDS - ♬ PORTA I TUOI AMICI

* From the citadelle (building that holds the human knowledges) Steve and Anniera go to the country side of OldTown in search of that famous blue plant that could heal internal infections. As Anniera finds the unknown plant first, the name of 'Anniera purple Star' is assigned to it in the books.
* The plant is brought to Mina who has some knowledges of healing, and she crush the medecine and gives it to Asad.
* Rowk installs himself in the Iron-Islands and creates a special hidden room in case he has to help Asad escape from jail. The dark areas suits him well.

* Meeting at Sunspear castle (South) where 7 people united and choosed the best paintings of Westeros.
* Steve visit CastleBlack in the north to bring food and goods so Justin can sustain the winter.
* Steve return from North visits the old Gods but something seems to watch him
* Asad is found in CasterlyRock, Max and Mina chase him until Asad jumps a cliff and breaks his leg. Once in jail they realise he has internal infection as he faints.
* To heal Asad, Steve, Mina, Anniera are going to the citadelle to find remedy.

Lynnestra Parker & On The Rocks present TGI Thursday!

Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Pacific time

DJ Maldrul will be playing a mix of classic and contemporary Rock & Roll and his signature selection of SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!

Come check out Rocky Shores where you can dance, surf, play Greedy, hang out and explore!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Airmid/478/97/23

It’s a night of jazz, a night of rhythm, a night to remember, Fri., March 7th at 6:00 PM grid time. And taking center stage is none other than DJ Rosa Alekseev, ready to give you a performance like no other! Come as you are or dress in costume!

Four Winds & Coopersville: hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/1006/187/23

#OSWF #opensim

No need to check your radio—Fri., March 7th, at 12:00 PM grid time tune in as Mike Lorrey brings his country vibes to keep us moving! Let’s get this party started! Come on over to the OpenSim Worlds Fair.

Stage 4 hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/1245/804/22

#OSWF #opensim

HAPPENING NOW!!!!!!!!!!
Guess what, folks? On Thursday., March 6th, at 12:00 PM grid time, it’s time to get your groove on! Charice Singer is about to take over and bring the good vibes. Grab a drink, hit the dance floor, and enjoy the show!

Stage 3: hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/732/804/22

#OSWF #opensim

1x1 - w/5K prims = $5
2x2 - w/10K prims = $10
3x3 - w/15K prims = $15
4x4 - w/20K prims = $20
5x5 - w/25K prims = $25
6x6 - w/30K prims = $30
8x8 - w/40K prims = $40

The purchase of 2 - 4x4 or larger regions grants a free 1x1 or 2x2 region.

No additional charge to add prims and you can go
as high as 120K prims in the larger regions.
All regions are monitored for security and functionality.

All tier payments are monthly and non refundable.

For more information message me.
We also have free housing on several of our regions for those who do not wish to or cannot afford to purchase a region of their own.

Freitag 7.3.2025
Rock-House
mit DJ Anachron

Beginn 20:00 Uhr

The Godfather of Grunge
(A Journey Through The Past)
Ende wie immer um Mitternacht.
Friday March 7th, 2025
Rock-House
with DJ Anachron

Starts at 8:00 p.m.

The Godfather of Grunge
(A Journey Through The Past)
Ends as always at midnight.
Hypergrid : dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon.

Hey guys, I have some exciting great news about the E Grid, and some semi-bad news. Well it isn't really bad as such, more of a heads up.

So the semi bad first: From the 11th to the 24th of March, the Grid will be completely down, as we install and work on upgrading new regions and doing massive multiple backups. They are BIG backups, and it can't do them correctly with the grid running, sadly.

As you already see, Builds Ahoy seems down for the most, due to the crash at Osgrid.

We are backing up and then backing up again.

The good news:

We're going to be back fully, with most or all of our former regions. We have a new Server situation and its going to allow us to do this.

I will be adding lands today here, bear in mind most will be up 24/7 but not all. We have a good amount of large lands, and in order to do this, at times a few will be offline. Again please remember we'll be down totally 11th to 24th this month. We're doing this to safeguard ALL our assets in multiple places.

Have a great day and please bear with me as we bring back E Grid fully :)

The Shork Group is a small collection of board gamers, roleplayers, tinkerers and storytellers who like to be something else at times. With the help from commissioned artists the Shork Group and its subsidiary, Shork Industries, create modular anthropomorphic avatars, happily sharing them with everyone who likes something outside the norm.They are a wonderful group of people who really believe in the term "Sharing is Caring"It's an awesome exhibit, so well put together and very informative. Go find out what they are all about! hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/682/1094/22

Lavia Lavine has crafted several impressive exhibits to showcase the Genesis Roleplay Grid, each highlighting the unique experiences it offers. If you're interested in roleplay in OpenSim, be sure to explore Lavia's exhibits at the fair to learn more about this growing and immersive grid.


Parcel Lioness Den
hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/161/804/22
Stag Hollow
hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/147/975/22
Haven of Memories
hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/147/658/22
Lavine's Divine Creations
hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/122/104/22

DINKIES (っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Come on down and share your talent with us!
FRIDAY'S 10:00am-NOON Grid/PST

This one is located in the [TTG]Dinkies Welcome Area
Biggees aka Hoomans (Humans) are welcome to join in!

Perfection isn't required. Sing on our House Stream or sing in Local using your voice. If you're not comfy singin' then sit back, relax, and listen or dance until the cows come home. Either way git-on down here!
hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Twiztid Timez Welcome Area/467/450/22

Captiva is full of places to see and free shops. Various clubs featured for your use and entertainment. New additions include Neptune's underwater beach, Alien encounter, Eqyptian area and more! We are looking for entertainers for our clubs.

Hi There :D

We are the Savannah Sister's & we would like to tell you a little bit about Wolf Territories today.

We've been talking up a storm with Bobby our very own personlized AI!

Bobby is available to talk with anyone who desires all types of information, Especially about Wolf Territories!

If you own your own region, you can own your very own Bobby!

Bobby! Only available on Wolf Territories Grid! :D

We asked Bobby to give us some interesting facts about Wolf Territories Grid and he gave us lots of information.
Here is the first & formost one! :D

Besides the popular regions, there are hidden gems like the Sci-Fi regions in the east, which include Europa—a must-visit for any sci-fi enthusiast.

Europa is owned, built & run by the ever so loved & popular Jimmy Olsen!

Not only has he built this massive sci fi region but he's also built our new Welcome Center that's hardly 2 monthsold yet, and we are so close to becoming #1on OSW, with only a few more votes needed to get there! :D

That's penominal, to say the least!

Won't you kindly help us out in getting some more votes?
We so appreciate & enjoy the company of everyone that comes to visit Wolf Territories Grid! We will always have something new & different to offer you!

If you care to give us a vote, here is the link below:

https://opensimworld.com/hop/93300

The grid hosts a wide range of events, from spiritual gatherings at SoulRising over on Wolf Mountain to lively music sessions at Tropical Illusions where the mastermind of muzik, DJ Illusions plays his own music that he produces & composes on his own! There’s something for everyone!

One more fun & oh so important fact about our never ending growing grid is this:

The grid was started by Lone Wolf in 2020 and has since grown into a vibrant community, with Lone Wolf often being showered with ‘Wolf Snacks’ for his contributions.

Lone Wolf is the one person that's been keeping this grid on it's toes. Lone works tirelessly making Wolf Territories Grid run smoothly & efficiently. Lone is gifted with a superb mind in the technical area. So of course Lone is in the perfect positon to manage this ever growing grid. The more people that become members here, the more servers he buys to keep our Wolf Territories Grid running & kept in top notch condition! :D

The Savannah Sisters will be back again to give you more of Bobby's knowledgable fun & interesting facts about this fun loving grid that we all so adore! :D

CIAO 4 NOW!

WOLF TERRITORIES WELCOME AREA GROWS & GETS A FACELIFT LESS THAN TWO MONTHS AFTER BEING BORN!

Welcome to Wolf Territories Grid

Discover the ultimate destination in the OpenSim metaverse with Wolf Territories Grid, the largest grid operating on OpenSim, offering an expansive virtual world with over 32,000 regions of 256x256 meters each.

We invite you to support us by visiting the following link and giving us a 'like'. Your appreciation means the world to us and helps us continue to grow our beloved community.

Visit and Like Us Here - https://opensimworld.com/hop/93300

Thank you for being a valued member & friend of our community. We are grateful for your support and thrilled to have you as part of the Wolf Territories friends & family.

Warm regards,

The Wolf Territories Grid Team

UPDATE- IT APPEARS TO BE AN OUTAGE HOPEFULLY FIX SOON.

The grid will be not accessible until its fixed. The cause is unknown at this time, hoping its just a server internet is down thing. Will keep everyone posted.

♬
Ⓩ░░░ ( ¯:¯)░乙ƠƦЄЄ░JUPƖƬЄƦ
Ⓞ░░(¯`·.\ /.·´¯)░Magestic-Gentle Fire
Ⓡ░ (¯ `·. ❀.·´¯)░2:00 - 3:00pm
Ⓔ░░(_.·´/ \`·._)░ Casual/formal
Ⓔ░░░ (_.:._)░Pop,love,disco,fado,rock,country,etc
New location:
♥Map:
hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/gentlefire.opensim.fun%3...

Luna Lanaria's full-sim exhibit is a must-see, it's an outstanding showcase of how PBR Materials should be used.

Renowned for her mastery of metallic textures long before PBR was introduced, Luna continues to push creative boundaries with her stunning designs.

If you're new to PBR, be sure to visit her display in the Tech Area. Luna is a true expert, and there’s something for all of us to learn from her innovative work!

Full Sim Exhibit:
hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/581/445/23

PBR Showcase in the Tech Area:
hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/101/798/23

Cherry Manga's Cloudy Ride is a whimsical, fantastical confection of pure imagination. Her creativity is truly awe inspiring, making this experience a must visit at the OpenSim World’s Fair.
Step inside and take a ride through the extraordinary world of Cherry Manga’s mind, you won’t want to miss it!
hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/OpenSim Worlds Fair/888/117/22

It's carnival, let the Monsters out.. 2 different Colors ,works with all bodies.We tested it with Athena,Legacy F and Legacy M.You just need to make the body alpha with your body's HUD. So let`s be Cuddle Monsters ;-)

#R2V2R2025 has been activated!
🌎🔬📃👩🏾‍🔬↔️🔬📃👥🌐
Amplifying "Real To Virtual; Virtual To Real (R2V2R)" in 2025... Showcasing #R2V2R projects... Sharing R2V2R vision with the Opensim World community and other special interest communities (physical world and virtual worlds). You are invited to follow "Real To Virtual; Virtual To Real (R2V2R)"; visit my 3D immersive virtual worlds in Kitely; and join R2V2R conversations on Bluesky; and browse the R2V2R Substack.

R2V2R: Real2Virtual2Real https://linktr.ee/Real2Virtual2Real
Designed & Built by Sally Cherry aka Sally S. Cherry, MLS(ASCP) 🍒

Bluesky Starter Pack: "Real To Virtual; Virtual To Real (R2V2R) Exchange" - https://go.bsky.app/JqtvxJB
Real To Virtual; Virtual To Real (R2V2R) Exchange features 3D immersive virtual worlds; and various applications. It is a space about strategies; projects; people; events; creator tools; and more within the hypergrid sector of the Metaverse.

Substack: "Real To Virtual; Virtual To Real (R2V2R)" - https://real2virtual2real.substack.com/
Features places, spaces and resources experienced (and discovered) within the physical world (RL), and various 3D immersive virtual worlds communities.

#Opensimulator #VirtualLab

Hey Everyone 🙂 I'm performing at Stark Islands at 11:AM
Come join me, request a few tunes and have some fun!
Time: 11:00am/1100hr Grid Time
Place: Cafe Gossip
Dress: Seasonal/Casual/Club Wear/Nakie
MAP: hop://login.zetaworlds.com/Stark/90/95/46

EVENTS AT LOVELY BEACH CLUB AND SPACE CLUB

All events on Lovely region, both Space Club on Saturdays 12-2 grid and Beach Club on Tuesdays 12-2 grid will be held at Docklands Club on dark-heaven until OSG returns.

Hope to see all our regulars still and best wishes to OSG team in getting the grid up and running again.

All our events will be posted on OSW as usual

dark-heaven.eu:8002:Club DOCKLANDS2

🐑 🎀 Mixed Dances Revaival 🎀 🐑
(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ Dj ISABEL ♥
(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ 04.03.2025 ♥
(っ◔◡◔)っ ♥ H 13.00 SLT H 21.00 EU ♥
TAXI : clonefantasy.sytes.net:8002/Disco-Welcome/

I've just posted a script to the scripts libary for a Personal Ad Board.

This is the current script in use at the MatchMaker region (hop://grid.sub-version.space:8002:MatchMaker) and the Adoptions service at Ardent Lake (hop://grid.sub-version.space:8002:Ardent Lake).

Currently this script allows someone to get your notecard and optionally like your board. Likes will be attempted to be IMd to the owner (but HG being what it is - this mostly wont work unless they are local).

Board owners can click their board to see how many notecards have been given out and how many likes they have and list the last 20 people to like their board.

It has a way to go - but it "works" for what I need it for at the moment. I will update the script when I make more modifications.

Posting it in case its of any use/interest to anyone.

Liebe Clubtänzer und Musikzuhörer,

am Dienstag den 4. März lädt die Musikalische Rumpelkiste wieder zum Musikhören und Tanzen ein. Ab 20:00 gibts wieder eine gehörige Portion Musike aus der gemischten Soundtüte - Vormusik ab 19:30. Und das ganze Faschings-/Karnevalsfrei. Versprochen.

Wir freuen uns schon auf Euch alle.
Dear club dancers and music listeners,

on Tuesday, March 4th, the Musikalische Rumpelkiste invites you to listen to music and dance again. From 8 p.m. there will be a good portion of music from the mixed sound bag - pre-music from 7:30 p.m. And the whole thing will be Mardi Gras/Carnival free. Promised.

We are looking forward to seeing you all.

Lone Wolf tidying the garden at welcome ready for another busy day. https://www.wolf-grid.com , very mindful, very demure. We're doing a rolling restart right now to clear the cobwebs a bit.

Here's a video on how to set a custom texture on your maptiles with our control panel at the grid https://youtu.be/m3NMwmsb3dI?si=aep56VYqeuld6njI

HERE IS DJ DAVEEEEEEEEE
♬ WHO: DJ DAVE KING
♬ WHAT:MIXED
♬ WHEN: 6-8 pm GRID TIME
♬ WHERE: THE BADASS HARLEY LOUNGE
♬ COME DANCE WITH US!!!
♬ BRING YOUR FRIENDS AND SONG REQUESTS

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Badass%20Club%20Land/431...

all bits are to be covered