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

The List That Really Matters.

I recently listed the shops that were recommended in the What Are You Looking For group in the past six months as a way to encourage these and other shop owners to join the group and help people find stuff they are looking for.

But here is the list that really matters. If anyone helps people find stuff in the What Are You Looking For group, their help is acknowledged and their regions promoted. It’s the least I can do to thank our members who make the effort to help people find what they are looking for. It’s been three months since I’ve done that. Here are the people who have helped in that time.

• JamieWright. Moderator of the group and one of our main helpful persons. Visit their profile for info on their regions. https://opensimworld.com/user/JamieWright
One thing I especially love about Jamie's shops is that they are supportive of the 2SLGBTQIA+ (2Spirit/Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic + many more) communities.

• Felix Mafia. Visit his profile for a list of his regions. One of them, Kingman City, has been a place for 5 years to find the finest animations. https://opensimworld.com/user/FelixMafia

• FallenAngelAbsent. Visit her region Circus. It features Bumper Cars (my favorite as a kid!), and the Ghost Train.
hg.osgrid.org:80:Circus

• Mistressdalgato offers many things on her Virtual Beach Grid region. I’m going to highlight just one: Free little land without the need for a local account. See her profile for more info. https://opensimworld.com/user/Mistressdalgato

• Jupiter Rowland Moderator of the group and one of our main helpful persons. He has no regions. He's just a freelance helper who is one of the most informed people in OS about where to find stuff.

• RafaGuzn: A mystery man from Mexico.

• Chelsea Louloudi. This is so cool! One of her regions is Pepperland, based on the 1968 ground breaking animated cartoon, Beatles 'Yellow Submarine". lfgrid.com:8002:Pepperland

• Sharpened Razor: Visit Norti Farm for the Vivosim Farming System & Shop with new Farming Item's Freebies & Much more
utopia.outworldz.net:8002:Norti Farm

• Bink Draconia: Among their many regions is the Black White Castle. It's a "monochrome region that gives you the feeling of being in an old black and white movie”. How cool is that! pangeagrid.de:8002:Black White

• Wolf Territories: I had to take my shoes off to count all of the regions Wolf has, and even counting up to twenty was not enough. Check it out.
https://opensimworld.com/dir/?grid=grid.wolfterritories.or...

• John Sheppard  has regions devoted to Dragonriders of Pern Roleplay, and Highlander the TV Series based Roleplay. For more info: https://opensimworld.com/user/johnsheppard

I encourage you to visit these places and thank these helpful folks should you meet them. I also hope you will join us and help out. https://opensimworld.com/groups/1060

Hey Open Sim!!! We are back at Mermaid's Cove this Friday, June 13 at The Blue Grotto Bar! Come join your friends and meet new ones while DJ Macy spins your favorite tunes! We love to party and have fun and in these uncertain times, friends and fun are where it's at! Just the friendships and fun here all with a soundtrack of amazing tunes! Nothing political or sad or distressing so TAKE A BREAK from the news and your socials and join us for a great evening! The residents are mermaids but as long as your avi is adult and your bits are covered, everyone is welcome here! Hope to see you all Friday!!
hg.osgrid.org:80:Mermaid's Cove
Whie you are here, don't forget the freebie and display shops, the working carnival and, of course, the Mermaid Lagoon! Great for swimming with friends and loved ones!!

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)!

Sweet Spot mall has nice little freebie shops. Candles, Plants, Perfume, Bakery, Kites, Flowers, and Jewelry. http://three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8000/VR/
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Sweet Spot

hop://homelandz.opensim.fun:8802/Gloeb%20Mall/400/154/23

Next up to our opensim public library is the #1 selling book on the planet...the Holy Bible! We hope you have use for this and can gain strength and inspiration. Bearing that in mind, i am aware there are a number of different faiths and beliefs out there. I am respectful of others beliefs, so keep in mind i will be deleting and maybe blocking anyone that tries to take a positive thing for a large group of people, and turn it into a heated debate, flaming, trolling. This is a peaceful freebie FOR THOSE WHO WANT IT. :) nobody is under obligation to come claim this free item, and thus, nobody should complain. Thank you in advance for being polite, rational and kind :)

A *BIG* shout out to Cyberglo Cyberstar, who has been so generous and kind with his time, adding 1 fix to take us to version 1.1 and allow pages to move backwards. Then the next day taking us to version 2.0 and allowing us the potential to make books in minutes rather than days and hours. and yet a 3rd update already to take us to script version 2.3!

New Features from 2.0 to 2.3:

Can now view the cover by clicking left side from page 1, to close the book/show cover. Adds a professionalism and another level of realism to the book experience. (also close book from menu)

Which leads us to the bigger features...a menu is added! holding down the left mouse ANYWHERE on the book for 5-10 seconds will give a popup menu:
1)page number 2)bookmarks 3)close book

We already mentioned 3 and self explanatory.
1- page number: push this to jump to any of the 1119 pages of this book
2- bookmarks: that's right, save your place, or simply remember some significant pages. you can name each page and you can create a bookmark using the menu, or you can edit the notecard (PATIENCE! it DOES take some computers a bit of time to load 1,119 images!)

Now keep in mind, you want to follow the examples already laid out in the notecard that is included. you can simply edit or erase this once you have the jist of how to name and format the notecard. (dont be silly like me and try to save a page as "John 3:16"....it needs the : to tell it what page to go to...so rather than take me to page 987 or what have you, it took me to page 16.

Yes, I am already aware some adjustments need to be made to the numbering system/script. For now, use it for what it is, and be grateful for the minutes to hours it will save you getting you relatively close to the page you wish to jump to or bookmark. We will obviously do our best to make this more accurate. ENJOY!

First, just a general piece of advice.
If Xenon Darrow ever offers to drive you somewhere, and if there is a bus involved in her plans, make sure your travel insurance is up to date.
Here's a roundup of recent stuff in opensim that ended up on the HG Safari blog.
An unusual Easter Hunt that starts on April 20
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/04/easter-hunt-at-mana....
Some pics from the first hours of OSGrid coming back online
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/04/wb-osgrid.html
HOW HAS OSGRID going offline affected people who rent sims to OSGrid folk? Interviews with Unadecal Masala, and Prince of Amor
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/04/una-iars-and-oars.ht...
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/04/princes-maze.html
THE NEW SEASON of HG Safari premiered with a memorable trip to Iceland by Jimmy Olsen, guided by Xenon Darrow + bus.
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/04/safari-ferast-um-isl...
and then to the outstanding SoA BAD build Nurburgring
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/04/safari-does-bad-driv...
AND FINALLY a summary of what happened at the Hypergrid International Expo, a multi language conference with art and talks and a lotta publicity booths. The Expo is still open for a few more weeks if you want to go get the freebies and such.
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/04/saturday-hie25.html
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/04/sunday-hie25.html

Rolling Thunder Lanes Just Got an Upgrade!

Big thanks to Ferd Frederix for the latest updates to the lanes!

Touch-to-Rez Bowling Balls – Simply tap the terminal in front of the balls to rez a new ball directly on the lane.
Touch-to-Roll – Just touch the ball and let it fly!
Clean & Reset Pins – Use the terminal near the keypad (on the side closest to the lane) to have the rake clear the pins and set up for the next frame.
Live Score Announcements – Scores now show directly in local chat for everyone to follow along!

Thank you again Fred for the fantastic work — the lanes have never looked or played better! three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Catena di Isole
Thunder Lanes located on the Catena di Isole sim behind the Freebie mall!

The HG Safari tour season ended last Wednesday, we will be back in April with more madness. In the meantime, please enjoy the following posts
Game of Thrones roleplay done beautifully on WTG
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/go-westeros.html
visit the 130+ booths at the HIE Expo - get your freebies and info about many grids you may not have heard of before!
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/expo-sure.html
Opensim World's Fair - fun at the Load Test
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/fair-test.html
A guided tour around Tosha Tyran's extraordinary build Timbuktu
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/toshas-timbuktu.html
Lavia Lavine takes us back to Oklahoma in the 1850's to learn more about roleplay
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/going-stag.html
This year's excellent Cornflakes Week party on Neverworld - lest we forget
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/cornflakes-2025-nw-s...
The amazing Dismayland - one of Opensim's true gems!
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/dismayland-undismaye...
Learning how Virtual Learning Village helps people to strengthen their brain power
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/03/safari-boosts-its-br...
The Safari season ends with a party on Wyldwood Bayou
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/03/a-bayou-bye-bye.html
Another big success for AMV's annual International Diversity concert
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/03/getting-internationa...
and finally, highlighting Loru Destiny's Film Festival https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/03/destiny-at-movies.ht...