After spending most of the day working with it, we won't be doing the Dreamgrid Smart Start after all.

After crashing repeatedly with three different versions of Firestorm, and finding with no Smart Start the crashes ended - as well as the very large and heavy regions we have not loading as they need to -- it's just not working for us. It's a great concept, however. With a pretty powerful dedicated 64 gig Server we should be okay.

I think this works well for some grids and not for others, depending on what has to be loaded in etc etc.

Many thanks to Mistress Delgado for all her advice and help trying this out! :)

Welcome to Port Arcadia in the Avedon South Region. Arcadia is a festive little gypsy port in the waters of Oceana. Much to explore! There is ample open water for boating, plenty of beautiful photo spots or just enjoy some horseback riding. We are extra proud to be the home of Black Cat Radio, the best music provider across the metaverse! Come by and grab a free radio and check out their festival grounds! Avedon South is an Adult region. Please join our group and be sure to READ our simple rules to help you enjoy your adventure.

Still checking out the Smart Start.

Seems at times to be trying to work correctly, but FS keeps crashing on tp -- and updated to the latest FS and same thing.

Is this something that happens a lot with teleporting to a Smart Start region? Also, noticing my Dream grid tp boards are often not resetting to be active at all once the regions start. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't.

I have my delay set to 30 seconds. Have tried 45 seconds too, and same thing. The time for a region to close down in 2 minutes. Have tried less and more, no change.

Any ideas on what I am doing wrong? Or does this just often glitch out?

Currently playing with the Smart Start on E.

Regions loading then logging off, so messing with it a bit this morning.

UPDATE: Pretty sure I have the settings correct. May need a second attempt to tp, and be patient -- it may give an error, but wait and the tp should happen :)

This will allow us to have many more regions.

Great news in Tierra De Volcanes, we are happy to announce the birth of "Tierra De Calipso" by Calipso Morsu a new area in the shopping with wonderful clothes at your disposal, don't miss it! hop://astralia.eu:8002/TierraDeVolcanes/78/263/3226

As some of you might have seen, the region hosting the Shoppe has divided into four themed ones, and so have we!
- Starchild Shoppe: Furniture: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NW/768/...
- Starchild Shoppe: Odds&Decor: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/380/...
- Starchild Shoppe: Landscaping: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20SE/109/...
While the previous location is still available, it will be decomissioned soon!

Our new landing station at Aveon Park is complete and ready to transport you to wherever you want to go. Explore and learn the history of the park and its founders, or perhaps you can solve the puzzle of the secret society! Explore the beautiful scenery or enjoy a hot air balloon ride. Play Greedy! Check into the La Fountaine hotel's suites, or just hang out in the piano bar. Shop at Luna's Landing. There is ample hiking, photo spots and great locations for boating. Enjoy some Live music at Tesla's. Explore the new Secret Garden. Shop at Luna's Landing. Please join our group and be sure to READ our simple rules to help you enjoy your adventure.

Most regions of E are now back up and fully updated :)

Thank you for your patience, it's been over a week of final backups and upgrades, but we're back in the saddle again.

Dinosaur Island will return soon in a much larger region.

Something New in our Livingroom & Bedroom department at the mall. The Rose Nightstand is a beautiful little Nightstand or End Table of Oak wood and it has beautifully carved drawer fronts for that added panache to your décor. The drawers are scripted so they can be opened and have auto close. Toss a giver script in the drawers and store some of your favorite things in them. Blessings and much love, Lavia

Welcome to the enchanting Goliath Gardens, a realm where you can actually be a bug! As a bug you can experience the wonders of nature up close in this goliath-sized garden. We have bug Avatars! Ladybug, Beetle, Bee, and Praying Mantis!! Be careful in the garden there is a snake that might bite! three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Goliath Gardens

10 MINUTE CURTAIN CALL
ROGUE GALAXY
COUNTRY NIGHT!
WHEN: 5:00pm (1700h) OST
WHERE: PARSONS CREEK LODGE
WHAT: LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC
DRESS: CASUAL/COUNTRY
MAP: HG.OSGRID.ORG:80:PARSONS CREEK LODGE

Due to unforseen circumstances the Festival Of The Arts was
moved up two weeks, the following information is all correct
and updated - Thank you!
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AMV SUMMER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & CARNIVAL 2024
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Festival dates are:
Thursday July 25- Sunday, July 28th 2024
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Covering 5 VAR Regions on Alternate Metaverse Grid

The Arts
OpenMic Arts
AMV Special Events
Festival Of Arts
In Tribute
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Highlights Include
Alternate Metaverse Carnival - (AMV Special Events)
Visual & Creative Arts: Photographic & Multimedia 2D Art, AI Art (Festival Of Arts)
Immersive Visual & Interactive 3D Artscapes (Festival Of Arts & OpenMic Arts)
Musical Performances by DJs & Live Performers (AMV Special Events)
Dinkies Do Summer (Festival Of Arts)
Storytelling By Yichard Muni (Festival Of Arts )
Live Performers & DJs (AMV Special Events & The Arts)
Zoree Jupiter's Live Burlesque Show (AMV Special Events)
Clan Escotia & His Band Present Live USO Show (Festival Of Arts)
Fashion Show- Summer Sizzle by The Cat's Meow (AMV Special Events - Runway)
Tribute Palooza 8 - A Live Tribute to a wide variety of Musicians (In Tribute)
Lorin Tone's Soundscape Art (Festival Of Arts)
Power Trance Friday Straight from Prana Mountain (AMV Special Events)
Nyx Breen's Immersive Artscapes on Festival Of Arts & Open MIc Arts regions
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - July 25th through July 28th
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Thursday, July 25th

10a-11am Boat Tour from Metasea Tour Office to The Arts for Burlesque Show
11a-12:30p Zoree Jupiter - Burlesque Show @ The Arts
12:30-1:30p DJ Alex Harper - The Arts Live Performance Gazebo
1:30p-2:30p Dave King Live - The Arts Live Performance Gazebo
4-6pm DJ Maldrul Smith - AMV Special Events Main Stage
6-8pm DJ James Bogbat - AMV Special Events Main Stage
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Friday July 26th

8am-10am Dinkies Do Summer w DJ Ted & DJ Sofee - Festival Of Arts
10am-12noon Cats Meow Summer Sizzle Fashion Show - The Runway at AMV Special Events
12n - 1p Elf Dream Storytelling - Festival of Arts Story Pavilion
1p-2p Clan Escotia & Clan's Band Live @ AMV Special Events
2p - 3p Tommy C sings Live - AMV Special Events Main Stage
4p-5p DJ Anys - AMV Special Events Stage
6p-8p Power Trance Night - AMV Special Events / Carnival
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Saturday July 27th

11am-12n Clan Escotia & His Band USO Show - Festival of Arts
12n-1p Mavenn Live @ AMV Special Events Stage
1pm-2pm DJ Bela Cara @ AMV Special Events Stage
3p-5p Open Mic with Chris Dayellis & Whisper Carfield @ Open Mic Arts
5p-7p DJ Chris McCracken @ The Arts Main Stage
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Sunday July 28th

10am -11am DJ Dragonladyshinobiaa / In Tribute
11am - 3pm In Tribute Concert Fundraiser / In Tribute
3-4pm DJ Veleroalf @ AMV Special Events Stage
4-5pm Ian Kitsilano Live - Mr M & The Allnighters @ AMV Special Events Stage
5pm-7pm DJ Maldrul Smith - AMV Special Events Stage
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Artists Will Include:

April McKenna
Cataplexia Numbers
Clifford Hanger
Doc Nolan
DragonLadyShinobiaa Carpenoctum
Jimmy Olsen
Lilie Finesmith
Lorin Tone
Lynnestra Parker
Maia Antarra
Maldrul Smith
Nyx Breen
Siren Song
Spirit Phelan
Ted Junior
Tina Parx
Wintermyst Tangerae
Zoree Jupiter

There are 2 large immersive artscapes by Nyx Breen

The first was done 2 years ago and is still a part of our festival
because we love it so much!
Located on Festival Of Arts

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/214...

The SECOND is an Immersive display called The Expanse with 2 stories, a dance area and ridable tour orbs. This artscape is located at the OpenMic Arts Region.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Open%20Mic%20Arts/216/12...
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Performers & DJs Include:

DJ Alex Harper
DJ Anys
DJ April McKenna
DJ Bela Cara
DJ Cataplexia Numbers
DJ Chris Dayelis
DJ Chris McCraken
DJ James Bogbat
DJ Jordan Melody
DJ Maia Antarra
DJ Maldrul Smith
DJ Sofee Supermarine
DJ Ted Junior
DJ Veleroalf

Live Performers

Clan Escotia & His Band
Dave King
Ian Kitsilano
Mavenn Live
Tommy C
Zoree Jupiter
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Burlesque Show:

Zoree Jupiter - Live Music - Dancer
Jaelle Falodir - Choreography - Dancer
Cataplexia Numbers - Dancer
Lilie Finesmith - Dancer
Lynestra Parker - Dancer
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In Tribute Show

DJ/Host /MC
Cataplexia Numbers

Tribute Performers
April McKenna
Cataplexia Numbers
Chris McCracken
Clifford Hanger
Jordan Melody
Lilie Finesmith
Lynnestra Parker
Maldrul Smith
Taffy Starr
Tyler Mathews
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The Cat's Meow Summer Sizzle Fashion Show

DJ/ Host/ Fashion Designer
Cataplexia Numbers- Host/MC

Models
Alexandra Samson
Chris McCracken
Clifford Hanger
Desy Graywolf
Gentle Dragonheart
Jordan Melody
Kat Cloudpunk
Lilie Finesmith
River Moonglade

Finale - Arabian Segment- Dancers & Silks Fashions
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HOP ADDRESSES TO ALL 5 REGIONS
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FESTIVAL OF ARTS FEATURES
USO Show @ Festival Of Arts hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/243...
Dinkies Do Summer @ Festival Of Arts
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/135...
Nyx Breen - Immersive 3D Art @ Festival Of Arts
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/214...
Lorin Tone - Soundscape Art
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/207...
3D Art Walk- Festival Of Arts
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/295...
2D Art Displays @ Festival Of Arts
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/536...
Storytelling By Yichard Muni @ Festival Of Arts
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/658...
Landing Point @ Festival Of Arts
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/632...
The Swan Ferry Water Taxi - Festival Of Arts Side
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Festival%20Of%20Arts/625...
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AMV SPECIAL EVENTS FEATURES
Fashion Runway - Summer Sizzle Clothing Booth @ AMV Special Events
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20Special%20Events/4...
Power Trance Stage- Skating Rink & Bumper Cars @ AMV Special Events
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20Special%20Events/5...
The Swan Ferry Water Taxi - AMV Special Events Side
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20Special%20Events/2...
Main Stage
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20Special%20Events/3...
Runway & Shops hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20Special%20Events/4...
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THE ARTS FEATURES
Arrival Boat Docks for Metasea Boat Tour To The Arts
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/The%20Arts/141/54/22
Theater Of The Arts - Burlesque
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/The%20Arts/237/380/50
The Arts - Party Pavilion
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/The%20Arts/233/224/50
Live Performance Stage
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/The%20Arts/356/168/50
Art Gallery & Inspiration Cafe'
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/The%20Arts/353/371/50
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OPEN MIC ARTS FEATURES
Open Mic Stage
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Open%20Mic%20Arts/225/43...
The Expanse- 3D Immersive Art by Nyx Breen
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Open%20Mic%20Arts/216/12...
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IN TRIBUTE FEATURES
Live Performance Tribute Stage - Fundraiser for AMV
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/In%20Tribute/174/132/26
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Lynnestra Parker and On The Rocks present "Freedom!"
Sunday July 7th 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Pacific
DJ Maldrul will be playing Rock songs about freedom mixed with other classic and contemporary Rock & Roll tunes as well as 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

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗝 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗼
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Every Monday - The great dance night with DJ Mick Florido in the Virtual Vista Metaverse Grid. We start at 10 OST / with 80s & 90s hits, as well as rock & pop and would be delighted if you could join us 💛
Taxi: virtualvistametaverse.com:8002:discofux
Jeden Montag - Die grosse Tanznacht mit DJ Mick Florido im Virtual Vista Metaverse Grid. Wir starten um 19 Uhr mit 80er & 90er Schlager, sowie Rock & Pop und würden uns freuen wenn du mit dabei wärst

Sunday 7 July three hours of live music with three live singers
11am Grid Time - 2pm Grid Time
20 Uhr CET - 23 Uhr CET
11am Rogue Galaxy
12pm Evan Williams
1pm Putri Solo
hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/THE CURSE OF THE GYPSIES/298/368/22

Sunday Brunch Blues with DJ Kith on the Bayou Belle every Sunday Morn at 9:00AM (SLT)!!
Region: Bayou Belle at Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues
Event begins: 2024-07-07 09:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk✦
Details:
Get up, grab your breakfast and come on down to The Bayou Belle to chill with DJ Kith & The Tribe for coffee and relaxing blues!! DJ Kith may be a lousy cook but he's a fabulous blues DJ! He's got the blues that will both ease your troubles from the previous week, put a smile on your face and give you the motivation to head into the next! No better way to start your day than with a heaping helping of DJ Kith and some chill blues! See you there!!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues

The VHG Exclusive Interview with Cherry Manga has been added to the new website. I will be adding more Exclusive Interviews in the next few weeks. They can be found here:

https://three.hills.grid.outworldz.net/index.php/2024/06/2...

💗Thank you @CherryManga💗 Each piece you create challenges the norms and brings a new perspective that is thought-provoking.

Live from Pontchartrain Beach! It's Saturday Night with DJ Kith! 7:30PM-9PM!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Pontchartrain Beach
Event begins: 2024-07-06 19:30 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk✦
Details:
Blues man DJ Kith continues our first Beach Blues Party of the season!! DJ Kith is gonna ROCK Pontchartrain Beach with the most exciting blues anywhere!! Kith's sets are guaranteed to be fresh and full of surprises, so if you like your blues with an edge... Grab a friend and hop the first gator down to Rockin' the Blues on Wyldwood Bayou Grid; taxis to the beach will be provided.! This party will be full of fun, friendship and awesome blues tunes!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues

Hey Everyone! Hope to you all down here for your dose of Rock n Blues and Dance mix!
We are on Gentlefire Grid - Regular set 4p-6p Every Saturday afternoon!
here ---> 6aa11818-0bfe-4771-b467-26b99d392fa6
Come down and check us out!
At Moonlight Myst, it's ALL about the music!

DJ Riker's Saturday Beach Party Blues Showcase at Pontchartrain Beach tonight at 6:00PM!
Region: Wyldwood Bayou Pontchartrain Beach
Event begins: 2024-07-06 18:00 SLT
Added by: Kith Whitehawk✦
Details:
Calling all blues lovers; grab your swimsuits! Get ready for a night of smokin' hot blues with DJ Riker at at our first Beach Party of the season! Riker is a master of the blues, with a deep knowledge of the genre and a knack for keeping the dance floor packed! He'll be spinning your favorite blues from classics to contemporary in a great beach setting! Rockin' the Blues is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of the blues! Come on down!

wyldwoodbayou.com:8002:Wyldwood Bayou Rockin' The Blues

Simon Stålenhag display at:

hg.osgrid.org:80:Mech Lab

Simon Stålenhag a Swedish artist, musician, and designer specialising in retro-futuristic digital images focused on nostalgic Swedish countryside alternate history environments.
The settings of his artwork have formed the basis for the upcoming film The Electric State.
To Explore Simons Artwork at Mech Lab teleporter to: 02 STORE district.
You will find the fan Gallery celebrating the work.

Some few changes done on EUROPA and SIMs:
1- TP POINTS in all the 9 4x4s (excepted the EUROPA SANDBOX) will be at INTERSIM STATION (easily identified by the glassy pyramid);
2- Teleports inside available that building - the Bubble interphasic to go within a region and I have reactivated the MAGABAGA INTERSIM system;
3- INTERSIM MAGABAGA system now going to 8 regions - 32 passengers maximum.
Visit all other regions as:
EUROPA COLONY
EUROPA SPACEPORT
EUROPA FARM
EUROPA RANCH
EUROPA MINES
EUROPA RACEWAY
EUROPA UNIVERSITY (still an undergoing project)
EUROPA SANDBOX (*)
(*) Public access but used only for EUROPA members

Join us at 5 pm grid time for an hour of great fun with a live performance from Steven Strikker.
The Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together.
Drop this link into your map;
http://bridgemere.outworldz.net:8002:Paradise Lagoon

DJ Alex comes on fire, guys at 3 pm grid time! with the hottest tunes for everyone to set the mood. Yes! because it's always time to party. What's the reason for it? Well... we are PARTY PEOPLE!
Piazza, where great fun and good friends come together. Drop this link into your map; http://bridgemere.outworldz.net/:8002:Paradise Lagoon

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Hey Everyone 🙂
I'm performing at Event Plaza today!
Some 60's, 70's. 80's Tunes today!
Join me for some FUN!
» Шhen: ❈ ∵∴1:00pm ∵∴ ❈
» Шhere: ✫EVENT PLAZA✫
◂◄◀ MAP ▶►▸hg.osgrid.org:80:Event Plaza

Replacing the old (non-reflective) mirrors in the hairdressing salon with PBR mirrors
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The windlight of BW Castle had to be adapted to the new display with PBR, as it suddenly appeared much too dark. Another PBR inconvenience was the need to retexture the terrain, as all regions in the new viewer were displayed with standard ground textures. Black White Castle with green grass texture doesn't work at all ;)
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Austausch der alten (nicht spiegelfähigen) Spiegel im Friseursalon gegen PBR Spiegel
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Das Windlight von BW Castle musste an die neue Darstellung mit PBR angepasst werden, da es plötzlich viel zu dunkel wirkte. Ein weiteres PBR-Ungemach war die Notwendig der Neutexturierung des Terrains, da alle Regionen im neuen Viewer mit Standard-Boden-Texturen angezeigt wurden. Black White Castle mit grüner Grastextur geht gar nicht ;)
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Sharry is Novale's Naturalist in residenz.
You can meet him at the scientist shack
He prepared for you a collection of birds heard in the swamp :
e.g. Solitary Trush, Great Wood Picket etc with their real song !