Hi Everyone! I'm just posting this to let everyone know about the upcoming OSFest 2026. I've had the chance to set up my display parcel and I've seen others and they are absolutely magnificent. This promises to be an amazing and fun event. Be sure to mark your calendar for the 12th - 26th of October and come see the remarkable things that people have made and what they are doing. I promise you it will be quite an experience. Also, this is the link to their Calendar of Events - https://hyperspace.0hubgrid.com/events?source=osfest
You won't want to miss this fun 2 weeks with plenty of things to do, entertainment galore and freebies. Blessings and much Love, Lavia

NEVERWORLD — THE NO DRAMA GRID

Creator-driven. Friendly. Free to enjoy.

• Free Homestead Land
• Free Marketplace Content
• Free Regions for Marketplace Staff
• Jerry Garcia Foundation — Official Collaboration
• Orbit Region Management System
• Gatecrashers Event System
• Daily Events
• Shopping • Creating • Exploring • Socializing

Come for the freebies. Stay for the community.

Neverworld — Live. Love. Create.

Neverworld Grid Registration

🍾✨ **SPIN THE BOTTLE** ✨🍾

Feeling playful? A little curious? Maybe even a little naughty? 😉

Click the **turning mandala** and let the game begin!

💙 A blue menu gives you a question
🔥 Choose **YES • NO • MAYBE**
💬 Your answer appears in local chat
🔄 Then it’s the next person’s turn!

And when the mood gets interesting…
you might discover a few ideas worth talking about. 😈

**Spin the bottle. Answer honestly.
Or… maybe not.** 🍾✨

This is a new Cozy Comforts Freebie...

Me, myself and I, we made this script some time ago... well the only one that ever worked...
No, that was a lie - it was me, myself and chat gpt. lol.

You can get it at Village of Art and I will also integrate it in the Hypergrid Teleporter,

btw. the event info in it is obsolete, just an example... put your notecard in it... freebies and landmarks...

The version of the Hypergrid Teleporter at Village of Art will be updated now and again...

Spin the bottle is to be played at all my clubs...
Solaris today and at Aphra Social Club of course.
This new club will open on 11. Oktober 2026.

If you have not been in awhile, it might be time to come grab the freebies while they are still on Osgrid. New Things added. So come grab them now while the region is still up! Who Knows- Osgrid AI Generated Poster....LOVE IT!

Fleetwood Beach Shop

The Fleetwood Beach Shop is an exhibition space for unusual objects, technical gadgets and special creations from the world of Fleetwood Beach.

The building is designed in the characteristic style of the region, combining industrial elements with a more restrained Steampunk look. This makes the shop feel like a natural part of the environment rather than just a conventional exhibition room.

Inside, visitors can discover scripted objects, interactive systems, vehicles, technical tools and other ideas developed especially for OpenSim.

Many of these objects originate directly from projects that are developed and tested on Fleetwood Beach. The shop therefore also serves as a showcase for new developments, experiments and unusual technical concepts.

In addition to being an exhibition space, the Fleetwood Beach Shop is also a place for freebies. Visitors can regularly find free objects and small extras to take home.

Anyone who enjoys experimenting, building their own regions or simply looking for new inspiration should definitely stop by.

Explore, try things out and maybe take a freebie or two with you.

For nostalgic visitors of the Le Village region on FrancoGrid, a brand new freebies section is available at Cherry Freebies, where you'll find my early works.
hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/Cherry%20Freebies/69/113/2673

Brand new region that I just am opening today. This is a freebie landscaping/garden sim with original creations. Everything is free to copy or buy for zero at the vendor signs. All are full permissions and you can do anything with them that you want. New things will be added regularly because I am just getting started. So hop over from time to time. You may need to give yourself a minute or two to rez once you arrive.
hop://grid.sub-version.space:8002/Willowbrook%20Gardens/12...
grid.sub-version.space:8002:Willowbrook Gardens

If you create in OpenSim, there is a resource worth bookmarking: Fred Beckhusen’s Outworldz Creator resources.

It is one of those places where you can arrive looking for one texture and an hour later realize you’ve found enough material for three completely different projects. 😊

Outworldz has collected and preserved an enormous library of resources for virtual-world creators, including:

• Creative Commons seamless textures
• Thousands of mesh, sculpt and 3D resources
• 1,000+ free LSL scripts
• Avatars and avatar components
• Animations and sounds
• OARs and IARs
• Building kits, objects and project files
• Tools, tutorials and other creator resources

One particularly valuable collection is the work of Linda Kellie, whose creations were generously made available to the community. Outworldz preserves a huge selection of her textures and other resources so creators can continue putting them to use. The seamless texture library alone includes hundreds of Linda Kellie materials, including fabrics, stone, tile, glass and building surfaces.

And it goes far beyond textures. The Outworldz 3D library currently contains more than 1,800 downloadable entries, including mesh, DAE/OBJ files, animations, sounds, OARs, IARs and complete resource packs.

The script library contains more than 1,000 open-source, copyleft and public-domain LSL scripts, searchable by category and creator.

This isn't simply a pile of freebies. It's a creator's toolbox and an archive of work contributed by people who helped build our virtual-world community. Fred has put an extraordinary amount of work into collecting, organizing, converting and keeping these resources accessible.

Before deciding you don't have what you need for your next project, take a look through Outworldz. Chances are Fred has already tucked something useful into the toolbox.

https://outworldz.com/

https://outworldz.com/cgi/free-seamless-textures.plx?count...

Create something. Experiment. Learn something new. Then build something wonderful with it.

Fred thank you very much for everything you give to the community, I have learned so much using your portal. YOU totally rock!

I have rigged a suit for Ruth2 v4, it is at the Freebie Shops in the Ruth/Roth shop
at Catena di Isole This fits the basic shape. I added a sarong to the giver too.
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Catena di Isole

I can't win for loosing! Hypergrid Passport Delayed. And On that note~ After changing Internet Providers Saphysworld was created and has been running for a week with no drops! A permanent move will be coming soon with ALL new items and Freebies.

Birch Grove Summer hosts a carnival. Mostly so I have a place to share my fanaticism with food trucks...lol. Bullseye Mini Donuts was made from the LK Camper trailer. Last year I made a FNAF dart game which was modded from her Boardwalk dart game. So this year I made a Fallout themed ring toss because Nuka Cola! And this region can house my Zodiac Wheel mod (from the LK Topsy Turvy) and another decorative Ferris Wheel as well as my mod of the LK Teacups ride. The teacups and the Zodiac wheel work and the big ferris wheel is decorative. But you can sit in it for a picture. Most of this is fun, decor and freebies:)

Churchtown is now on the new servers... We have changed the tp and LM in the Town Hall... the group gifts settings... but not the thousands LM in all the freebies boxes... we will change them one shop after an other ... It may take a long time ... Thanks

Everything is in place and working.... you will find the beacon, the region teleporter, a touch for LM and the home made bag that will give you the direct LM and informations for the region rides .....
About freebies.... they are everywhere... animesh, pirats, decorations, sounds, animals.....
What is not free to copy is no transfer and comes from famous creators but you will enjoy using them here....
Golden

Honey's Fun Creations.... Home made stuff .... with prims... fun creations, furniture, jewels, fun houses, many freebies, teddy bears, frogs, outside and inside furniture and the Party Time shop for all your events or home ... animated food and drinks, cash register, hula hoops, chocolates, cakes, champagne and more.... lot of fun

Here are the latest posts from HG Safari blog in case you missed it. The blog showcases all kinds of creative people and interesting places across the hyperverse since 2014.
Cornflakes Week is coming - what is it?
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/02/flaking-out.html
Tierra de Volcanes - much more than a freebie shop
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/02/marpils-wonderland.h...
The fantastic inworld arcade game by Bloom Peters
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/02/adventures-at-arcade...
Rosa and Kat show us around the Mars base on Kitely
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/02/isms-20th.html
Legend of Zelda recreated in Mobius by Diana Dismantled
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/02/isms-20th.html
a side quest to Niagara on Neverworld
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/02/neverworlds-niagara....
And finally - what's up with the new Inworld Review ?
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-inworld.html

HOW I MAKE VISUAL SHOWS TUTORIAL

I was asked many times about how I create the visual shows such as the ones I made for HIE, just yesterday, the talented artist Tina Bey asked me to explain my process to her. So I decided to create a tutorial in spanish for her, but I quickly realized that this work should benefit more people; with this in mind, I created the English and French versions.
I really hope the tutorial is clear enough to be understood. Anyway I can help you if you are more questions.

The tutorial is available in SOUP section in Cherry Freebies region

pangeagrid.de:8002:Cherry Freebies

Free rent shops at Mermaid's Cove! I added 2 new free rent shops at Mermaid's Cove! Join the creators of Four Winds, Virtual Vignette, Lost Isle and Arts and Friends and give your freebies and LMs to the many people who visit the Cove! Also, Box up your logo, LMs, notecards....anything you'd like me to put in a vendor for you in the Explore and Discover Destination Shop! Drop the Full Perm box in my IM and leave me a message that you did! You don't have to live on OSG to do it! These two shops won't last long! huggggs all around!
hg.osgrid.org:80:Mermaid's Cove

New Year, New Skills: Ignite Your Inner Creator in OpenSim This 2026

As the calendar flips to 2026, there's something electric in the air—a fresh start, a blank canvas waiting for your bold strokes. In the vast, ever-evolving grids of OpenSim, where imagination knows no bounds, what better time to challenge yourself? This year, let's make a pact: commit to learning one new skill that elevates your virtual world-building game. Whether you're a seasoned grid-hopper or a newbie dipping your toes into hypergrid adventures, picking up a fresh ability isn't just about adding tools to your inventory—it's about unlocking doors to entirely new realms of creativity.


Think back to those early days of OpenSim, when resources were scarce and ingenuity was king. Creators didn't wait for the perfect mesh import or the latest PBR shader; they dove in with what they had, turning simple primitives and scavenged freebies into masterpieces. It's that spirit of resourcefulness that still fuels our community today. If you've ever marveled at how a discarded texture or a forgotten sculptie can transform into something extraordinary, you're already on the path. But why stop at admiration?

2026 is your invitation to become the alchemist. One skill that's ripe for the picking—and perfectly suited to OpenSim's DIY ethos—is the art of modding. It's not about starting from scratch; it's about seeing potential in the overlooked. Remember that full-perm lamp gathering dust in your inventory? With a bit of tweaking, its base could become the foundation of a futuristic throne.
Or take a humble plant asset: stretch it, tint it green-blue, and suddenly you've got alien foliage for your sci-fi outpost. As I explored in a recent piece on turning "found parts" into new worlds, modding is like virtual recycling at its finest—it breathes life into old items and sharpens your eye for innovation.But modding is just one gateway.

Maybe scripting calls to you: imagine crafting interactive objects that respond to avatars, like a door that whispers secrets or a fountain that dances to music.

Or dive into texturing—mastering UV mapping and bump maps to make your builds pop with realism. For the bold, there's even world management: learning to tweak server settings or set up your own region could turn you from visitor to visionary host.

The beauty of OpenSim is its openness; skills here aren't locked behind paywalls. Free tutorials abound on forums, YouTube channels dedicated to virtual worlds, and even in-world classes hosted by fellow creators.Here's how to get started without overwhelm:Set a micro-goal: Don't aim to master everything at once. Pick one skill and dedicate 15 minutes a day. For modding, start by deconstructing a freebie—unlink its parts, experiment with rotations, and reassemble into something wild.

Build a "skill scrapbox": Just like a modder's inventory of shapes, curate resources. Bookmark guides, join OpenSim Discord groups, or follow creators on OpenSimWorld for inspiration.
Share your progress: Post your experiments on OpenSimWorld. Feedback from the community isn't just helpful—it's motivating. Who knows? Your first modded creation might spark someone else's journey.
Embrace the fails: Every twisted prim or glitchy script is a lesson. In OpenSim, "mistakes" often lead to the most unique discoveries.

Learning a new skill in 2026 isn't about perfection; it's about growth. In a world where we can fly, teleport, and shape reality with a click, why not level up your own abilities? You'll not only enrich your grids but also connect deeper with our vibrant community—sharing knowledge, collaborating on builds, and inspiring the next wave of creators. So, what's your new skill going to be? Grab that inventory, fire up your viewer, and let's make this year legendary. The hypergrid awaits your spark!

Sketchfab
One of the largest repositories with hundreds of thousands of free downloadable 3D models (many under Creative Commons).
Excellent for interactive previews, scans, cultural heritage, characters, and environments.
Filter by: "Downloadable" + "Free".
→ https://sketchfab.com/3d-models?features=downloadable&sort...

CGTrader (Free Section)
Over 150,000+ free 3D models in formats like OBJ, FBX, MAX, C4D, and more.
Great for game assets, PBR materials, rigged models, low-poly, and architectural items.
→ https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models


Free3D
A dedicated free site with thousands of models in various formats (BLEND, OBJ, FBX, 3DS, C4D, etc.).
Categories include vehicles, architecture, furniture, fantasy, and low-poly game-ready assets.
→ https://free3d.com/
TurboSquid (Free Section)
Professional-grade models with a substantial free collection (search for "free").
High-quality assets often suitable for rendering, visualization, games, and film.
→ https://www.turbosquid.com/Search/3D-Models/free

Thingiverse
Primarily for 3D printable models (STL format), but many are useful for virtual worlds too.
Huge community-driven library of objects, tools, characters, and props.
→ https://www.thingiverse.com/

Cults3D
Excellent for 3D printing and general models (many free STL, OBJ, etc.).
Focus on detailed, printable designs, but great for props and assets.
→ https://cults3d.com/en (filter for free)

NASA 3D Resources
Free high-quality models of spacecraft, planets, astronauts, and space-related items (great for sci-fi builds).
→ https://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/models
Smithsonian 3D Digitization
Free museum-quality scans of artifacts, statues, historical objects, and cultural heritage items.
→ https://3d.si.edu/
itch.io (Free 3D Game Assets)
Indie-focused site with thousands of free 3D assets and packs (characters, environments, low-poly).
Perfect for game development and virtual worlds.
→ https://itch.io/game-assets/free/tag-3d

Quaternius
Completely free stylized low-poly assets (characters, nature, buildings, vehicles).
High-quality packs ideal for games and quick prototyping.
→ https://quaternius.com/

Always respect licenses — CC0 (no attribution) or public domain are safest for unrestricted use.

These sites are community favorites and regularly updated with new free content. Happy modding and world-building in the new year!

The Winter Fair Has Opened — Gloves On, Fun Guaranteed!
Now that the Winter Fair has officially opened, there’s even more to enjoy during the holidays! As every year, the legendary 11 Cities Skating Tour is back — a delightfully icy adventure. Skates are provided, warm winter sweaters are included, and dignity is optional.
At the starting point, you can choose your destiny:
Explore the snowy little city with its charming winter market (yes… freebies 👀),
or
Strap on your skates, grab a map, and vanish into the snowy landscape in search of all 11 stamps. Collect them all and earn the highly coveted 11 Cities Trophy — bragging rights included.
And don’t worry: hot chocolate with rum is available along the way. Purely for warmth. Obviously. 🍫🥃

For Captains Who Prefer Strategy Over Slippery Ice:
Captains who want to stay informed during the holidays can join our alternative program, guided by a different battle coordinator. To make sure you haven’t missed a thing, all recent stories are available online (facts… or gossip? You decide 😏).
There you’ll find:
-Updates from the past weeks
-The latest tactics
-And last but not least: early whispers about the plans for 2026
-News, Gossip & Glorious Chaos
Or maybe you just want to read the blog because it’s fun — and slightly insane. Follow the latest news, group updates, and the heroic (and questionable) adventures people survived last month:

👉 https://catronian.jouwweb.nl/news-and-gossip

How to Get to the Skating Fun
📍 grid.kitely.com:8002:Catronian Archipelago
At the landing point, simply choose the sign that says “Winter Fair” — you can’t miss it (unless it’s snowing).
See you on the ice… or flat on it! ❄️⛸️

From all of us at My Virtual Beach Merry Christmas and Happy NEWYEAR.

No matter the time of year, Christmas Dreams is open 365 days. Please come check it out plus the goodies of freebies.

January 18th of 2026 Will mark 3 years of me owning the grid, my how time flies. I never imagined something like this back when I was a member. Thank you for all of the support over the years.

Cheers to many more years to come.

NEW ..
Hi all :-)

Totally new freebies, mesh xmas items for now only, but in the next month -2months there will be 6 shops filled with brand new items. Please feel free to visit and let me know please if you have questions and/or remarks. If you are happy with what you see, a review on opensimworld.com would be very much appreciated, thank you so much. there is a tp sign near the landingpoint with
christmas decorations on it, and before you know it, you land in front of the shop. have fun all, enjoy.

The Christmas Region is open for you to come explore. Whether your looking for something fun to do Skating Sled rides, or train ride tours, or some new Clothing for Christmas we have it here for you as well as other freebies
hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Christmas

We all love freebies—and this year the Kitely Winter Fair is packed with them! Enjoy exclusive, free designs created especially for the fair by some amazing builders, including Kim Starr (animesh), Cooper Swizzle, Koshari Mahana, Elin Egoyan, Masha Core, Sea Pearl (art), Fayre Scribe, and many more.

What makes this event truly special is that several designers have crafted unique Christmas gifts just for this fair, so you’ll discover exclusive presents and one-of-a-kind creations. Wander through the booths, search for the gift boxes, and see what treasures you can find!

For winter lovers, there’s plenty of fun too: we’ve created a 12-sim-wide skating tour complete with checkpoints—and everyone who completes the full tour can win a prize!

Join us for the grand opening party on Sunday, December 14th at 12:30 PM, with music by DJ Melanie Auxifur. All attendees will be entered into a special lottery with a $25 prize!

During the event, we’ll also announce the winner of the Fair Design Competition, who will receive another $25 prize.
Hop over and celebrate with us:
grid.kitely.com:8002:Catronian Archipelago

Kitely Winter Fair: your booth design can be rewarded!
After the huge success of our 2024 Winter Fair, we simply had to bring it back for another sparkling edition! ❄️✨
And this year… we want YOU to be part of the enchantment. it will be in the Kitely world Catronian Archipelago.


We warmly invite all merchants to reserve their spot at our charming winter market. Each participant can claim two stalls to showcase their creations — and yes, we love freebies… we really do! 😉 For the best design we offer a prize in dollars ( you need a PayPal account).

Imagine your stall set in a picturesque, old-European village square (think Dutch–German vibes), gently dusted with snow. Around you: twinkling Christmas lights, cosy market huts, waffles and warm drinks, music in the air, excited visitors hunting for decorations… and of course, talented artists turning the little houses into a magical gallery trail.

Our market is nestled in the heart of a 12-sim-wide Winter Wonderland, home of the legendary 11 Cities Skating Tour!
Find the checkpoints, collect the stamps, earn the trophy — and maybe even secure a proud place in the Skaters’ Hall of Fame. ⛸️🏆

This fair traditionally attracts a huge crowd, so early reservations are highly recommended. Many booths are already taken. There is no need to be a highly skilled designer or builder, it is for the fun of participating.
To secure your two stalls, please send an IM to Trouble Ahead.
How to get there : grid.kitely.com:8002:Catronian Archipelago

Our regular Thursday Meet and Greet for December 11th will be at Christmas dreams instead of Virtual Beach region.

Please enjoy this Christmas region that is around all year long. It was built by Trizzy which also has some goodies and freebies for all.

grid.myvirtualbeach.com:8002:Christmas Dreams

After the huge success of our 2024 Winter Fair, we simply had to bring it back for another sparkling edition! ❄️✨
And this year… we want YOU to be part of the enchantment. it will be in the Kitely world Catronian Archipelago.
We warmly invite all merchants to reserve their spot at our charming winter market. Each participant can claim two stalls to showcase their creations — and yes, we love freebies… we really do! 😉

Imagine your stall set in a picturesque, old-European village square (think Dutch–German vibes), gently dusted with snow. Around you: twinkling Christmas lights, cosy market huts, waffles and warm drinks, music in the air, excited visitors hunting for decorations… and of course, talented artists turning the little houses into a magical gallery trail.

Our market is nestled in the heart of a 12-sim-wide Winter Wonderland, home of the legendary 11 Cities Skating Tour!
Find the checkpoints, collect the stamps, earn the trophy — and maybe even secure a proud place in the Skaters’ Hall of Fame. ⛸️🏆

This fair traditionally attracts a huge crowd, so early reservations are highly recommended.
To secure your two stalls, please send an IM to Trouble Ahead.

And there’s more! At the end of December, we’ll kick off the final countdown to the holidays with a festive winter party featuring DJ Melanie Auxifur. Date and details will follow right here — so stay tuned!
The fair will be from 14 th of dec until 15 th of jan.
We can’t wait to welcome you, your creativity, and your sparkle.

Warm winter greetings,
Trouble Ahead (Events Coordinator)
Cata Raven (Design Advisor)

still time to head on over to this years Halloween addition Bloodthorn Acres Maze this place is filled with many spooks and a few tricks and u may even get a few laughs along the way dont forget to go in or click things or just stand near things a min or two as some things are on timers or set by distance so take your time the ambience and turn the enviroment setting to midnight to get the most out of this sim sized maze ,,,,,,, you can also visit the last 2 yrs places as well as stated in the previous post.... so come on over and take the bloodthorn acres porter to visit this years halloween maze we hope you enjoy and if u make it all the way out??lol,,,,,,check the barn wall for a freebie or 2 adding another gift today~s

Come and find you 'scare',
loads to see and do,
Loads of shopping to be done,

Watch out for the Zombies, the ghosts, the skeletons, even some of the pumpkins have attitude,

Meet Rosemary's baby
Visit the asylum if you are brave enough. Say hello to the Count.

Casper will find you, but so will Freddie.

Every corner or the areas have freebies, every building has items. don't be fooled and what ever you do DO NOT LET YOUR GUARD DOWN.

Have fun and watch where you step, after all you never know what lurks there!

hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Cartref/203/897/24

The new Safari season is well underway, and here are a few posts about places we've been to so far...
A really clever Maze by Forest Azure and Poppy Fields that entertains and promotes hypergrid adventures. OSgrid features heavily in this new season - join us if you can, there are 8 weeks of trips ahead of us, upcoming tours are always advertised on OSW in Events, it's Wednesdays at 12 noon SLT.
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/09/forest-in-fall.html
Cherry Manga's new build - lots to see, to experience, to freebieze
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/09/safari-gets-desolate...
A trip to a Russian language grid where we made some new friends (which is kind of the point of Safari)
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/09/a-red-safari.html
A trip to see the legendary Lofoten Islands, on SoA BAD and Siwas' grid - always a delight!
Plus this post about a 9/11 memorial on LFGrid .
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/09/9-11.html

Looks like OpenSim users are getting increasingly anxious that e.g. Mississippi and UK law enforcement will kill every last OpenSim grid on the grounds of their age verification laws, what with none of them having verified the real-life age of all their users. Even if a grid runs in Kazakhstan under a Russian domain with a Kazakh and Russian admin team.

"This will so totally happen!"

The self-same people, however, appear not to be afraid at all that Linden Lab and SL content creators will kill ANY OpenSim grid on the grounds of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, what with almost all of them blistering with stolen SL content. Not even if a grid runs in the USA under a US domain with an all-American admin team.

"This will so totally NEVER happen!"

Pray tell, why should the former wipe OpenSim out in no time while the latter hasn't even happened to one measly OpenSim grid in over ten years of copybotting tons of expensive premium luxury content in SL and offering it in OpenSim as full-perm freebies? Not even after these announcements by Linden Lab themselves from early this year?
https://nwn.blogs.com/nwn/2025/01/linden-lab-sl-ip-rights-...
https://avadelaney.co.uk/musings/a-message-to-sl-content-t...

Oh, and OpenSim cannot survive without selling the most private personal data of every last one of its users to some big, commercial, corporate age-verification service? But at the same time, OpenSim cannot survive either without breaking international copyright and intellectual property laws left and right?

Oh, and by the way: The most that Mississippi and the UK can do against a grid is try to fine it. The most that Linden Lab can do against a grid is Cease & Desist it out of existence.

A curious message landed in my inbox today, bringing to light a common frustration within the virtual world: someone had picked up a Xara body on a specific grid and was stumped by its "Auto Alpha" feature. My immediate thought was, "Well, you should really go back to the grid where you acquired it and ask them for assistance." And if they can't provide the answers, it truly highlights a significant issue: why are entities distributing freebies of products they clearly don't understand or support themselves? This ongoing problem underscores precisely why, if you're genuinely seeking a LaraX or Xara body, it's always best to come directly to the source. Let's be clear: Vesti is the original creator of the Xara body, and any other versions or distributions you encounter are, frankly, the work of thieves. Ultimately, for genuine support, authentic products, and the true understanding of features like "Auto Alpha," trusting the original maker is paramount, as all other offerings are merely unauthorized imitations.

Hi everyone! It's ME! Jojo/Harmony...or is it Harmony/Jojo?? LOL! Well, I'm not confused about this! I still have spots open! This is FREE advertising for your grid, shops, club, beautiful regions or more! There are a few small rent free shops for you too! Who doesn't like FREE ADVERTISING! Come see me!!
(NO! You don't have to be from OSG!)
Hi everyone! I just want to offer a few small shop rentals for FREE at Mermaid's Cove and let you know I have a Discovery shop too, where you can share your LMs to your grids and regions, also for free! Please come visit, the tpers are at the landing! Check it out! The shops are small but perfect for vendors (no monetary system on OSG so freebies are welcome)!
hg.osgrid.org:80:Mermaid's Cove

It's the summer here and so HG Safari is on break until September 3. But the Safari blog continues, and here are a few recent posts you may enjoy.
As many of you know, Mal Burns died recently. Here's a post about his impact on Opensim, through the voices of people who knew him well
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/07/remembering-mal-burn...
OSGrid's big 18th birthday is coming soon - what's it all about this year?
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/07/osgrid-turns-18.html
If you like theater in opensim, maybe you could join this project on SV3D grid
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/07/event-space.html
Dark Wolf's beach sim, with an adult fairytale twist...
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/06/shelly-island.html
Cherry! Freebies! Pangea Grid! 'nuff said
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/06/free-expression.html
Cruising opportunities in Neverworld (in the nicest possible way)
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/06/all-at-see.html
and finally, a little piece of opensim perfection
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/06/small-screen.html