OSFest 2026 Presents: Hosting for OpenSim!

Thinking About Hosting Your Own OpenSim Grid?

Join Josh Boam of Hosting4OpenSim for an informative presentation exploring the world of OpenSim hosting!

Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand your virtual world, this is a great opportunity to learn about hosting options, ask questions, and discover new possibilities!

Wednesday October 21, 2026 & Thursday October 22, 2026

10 AM - 12 PM Grid Time Q & A Live with Josh (LIVE)

Location: OSFest - 2026 – OSF_N_Expo

🎨❤️🖤 **OSFest 2026: FINAL GUIDED TOUR!** 🖤❤️🎨
Join **Star Ravenhurst and Drew Blood** for one last ride through *Neopop Art Ludic*, the vibrant, playful world of artist **Tina Bey**, featured on Imagination Island in the Le Beau Retrouvé Art Gallery Complex!
Grab your skateboard and come explore this colorful, surreal landscape where pop art and imagination collide. This is your final opportunity to experience the exhibit before the 2×2 region is cleared for the next artistic adventure!
📅 **Oct 22, 2026 11 AM – 12 PM Grid Time**
📍 **Imagination Island, Tenth Dimension Grid**
🚀 **Hop:** grid.tenthdimension.org:26002/Imagination Island/128/128/22
Come for the art, stay for the fun, and help us give this extraordinary exhibit a fabulous OSFest send-off! ✨🛹

🎙️ THE DAVE KING EXPERIENCE 🎙️

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👤 WHO: Dave King

🎶 WHAT: Singing Live & Taking Requests

📅 WHEN: Every Tuesday
11:00am - 12:00pm Noon Grid Time / PST

🕒 Time Note:
SLT = Second Life Time
PST = Pacific Standard Time

👕 HOW: Come As You Are, with all our bits properly covered

📍 WHERE: hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/Bar-Bus-Bay/439/74/22

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📌 LANDMARK HERE: 􀀀

🎁 INCLUDE A GIFT HERE: n/a

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Come enjoy great music, good company, and a fun hour with Dave King!

🎙️ THE DAVE KING EXPERIENCE 🎙️

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👤 WHO: Dave King

🎶 WHAT: Singing Live & Taking Requests

📅 WHEN: Every Tuesday
11:00am - 12:00pm Noon Grid Time / PST

🕒 Time Note:
SLT = Second Life Time
PST = Pacific Standard Time

👕 HOW: Come As You Are, with all our bits properly covered

📍 WHERE: hop://login.twiztidtimez.com:8002/Bar-Bus-Bay/439/74/22

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📌 LANDMARK HERE: 􀀀

🎁 INCLUDE A GIFT HERE: n/a

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Come enjoy great music, good company, and a fun hour with Dave King!

Liebe Lagerfeuertänzer und Musikzuhörer,
morgen, 20. Oktober ab 20:00 Uhr (11:00 SLT) gibt es eine herbstliche Musikalische Rumpelkiste, eher mit sanftem Inhalt. Schon ab 19:30 gibts Vormusik - kommet zuhauf - wir freuen uns drauf.
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Dear campfire dancers and music lovers,
tomorrow, October 20th, starting at 8:00 PM (11:00 AM SLT), we'll be having an autumnal musical smorgasbord, with a rather gentle selection of tunes. There will be pre-show music starting at 7:30 PM - come one, come all - we're looking forward to it!

Welcome to The Portal - the hypergrid gateway where you can browse and discover destinations.

Advertise your Store, Club or Service at The Portal - where visitors are teleported directly to your destination with a single click.

Find out how at
hop://hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002/ThePortal/128/128/21

GET READY FOR A SPLASH OF ADVENTURE! HG SAFARI IS HEADING TO MERMAID'S COVE!

We're soooo excited to announce that Hypergrid Safari is coming to Mermaid's Cove on Harmony's Haven Grid!

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
1:00 PM SLT (Grid Time)
Mermaid's Cove – Harmony's Haven Grid

PARADISE IS CALLING!

Join us for a magical afternoon of exploration, friendship, music, and fun in the sun!

Mermaid's Cove is a beautiful, friendly, laid-back tropical paradise where there's something for everyone!

Explore this amazing tropical destination!

Shop and discover hidden treasures!

Play at the carnival and enjoy the attractions!

Swim in the beautiful lagoon and unleash your inner mermaid or merman!

Dance to the fabulous sounds of DJ Lavia Lavine, providing the music for our tropical adventure!

FREE MERMAID & MERMAN COSTUMES!

Come early and visit the Swim Shop at the landing area to pick up your FREE mermaid or merman costume. And don't forget your Mermaid AO so you can swim in style!

That's what Hypergrid Safari is all about — exploring new grids, discovering amazing places, making new friends, and celebrating the wonderful creativity of our OpenSim community!

YOUR DESTINATION:
login.harmonyshaven.com:8002:Mermaids Cove

Whether you're a seasoned Hypergrid explorer or joining us for the very first time, EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

So grab your fins, bring your friends, and get ready to make a splash!

See you Wednesday at Mermaid's Cove!

#HypergridSafari #MermaidsCove #HarmonyHaven #OpenSim #Hypergrid #VirtualWorlds #ExploreConnectDiscover

🌴 PACK YOUR HOLIDAY FEELING AND COME VISIT US! ☀️🏝️

Welcome to our tropical island paradise, where relaxation, romance, and cozy moments are waiting for you!

Discover countless charming hideaways scattered across this region and throughout the entire tropical paradise. Whether you're looking for a secluded spot to cuddle, a peaceful beach retreat, a romantic sunset location, or a cozy corner to spend quality time with someone special, you'll find plenty of beautiful places to make yourself at home.

Imagine warm tropical breezes, the gentle sound of the ocean, swaying palm trees, golden sunsets, and those magical moments when time seems to stand still. Leave your everyday worries behind and let yourself be carried away by the relaxed island atmosphere.

💕 Looking for romance? Find a quiet place to enjoy an intimate moment together.

🌺 Need some relaxation? Unwind in one of our many cozy hideaways and let the tropical surroundings work their magic.

🌅 Love beautiful scenery? Explore the island, discover hidden gems, and enjoy breathtaking views from your favorite spots.

🥂 Want to spend time with friends? Meet up, chat, laugh, and create wonderful memories in a truly special setting.

There is so much to explore, so many places to discover, and countless opportunities to enjoy your own little escape from everyday life. Come alone, bring your partner, or invite your friends to share the experience.

Take a walk through our tropical landscape, find your personal favorite spot, and stay as long as you like. Whether you prefer peaceful solitude, romantic togetherness, or relaxed socializing, our island paradise offers something for every mood.

So, what are you waiting for?

Pack your virtual suitcase, bring your holiday spirit, and come explore!

🌴 Your tropical escape. Your cozy hideaway. Your island paradise.

Come for a visit — and stay for the feeling! ☀️💕

We have been taking the GREED out of OPENSIM since 2015. Anyone who tells you that they sell regions to keep you safe, are just looking for sales. We NEVER pressure anyone to buy land, we have our self hosting package here: Sign up here https://neverworldgrid.com/self-host-regions-on-neverworld...

🎃 10am - 12pm Trick or Treat Competition with DJ Tyler 🎃

Enter the spooky streets of Sleepy Hollow for a thrilling Halloween Trick or Treat adventure!

👻 Grab your Bucket & HUD at the TP point.
🏃 Run through the haunted streets and knock on doors to collect candy.
🍬 Fill your bucket and deposit your candy into the cauldron.
🚪 Keep knocking, keep collecting, and climb the leaderboard!
🏆 The top candy collector wins the daily prize.

Do you dare knock on the next door?

Good luck, and watch out for the things that go bump in the night! 🎃👻🕸️
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Sleepy%20Hollow/131/154/...

Making AI images is fun, but at what cost?

We’ve all seen the funny, beautiful, and creative pictures generated by AI. But have you ever stopped to think about the environmental cost of creating them? I see them on this website daily! I have made hundreds of Ai images!

But, did you know? Every AI-generated image requires computing power. That means electricity, water to help cool data centers, and powerful computer equipment that requires mining and manufacturing.

And every time we ask AI to create a picture, fix a mistake, or generate another version, we use even more resources.

One image may not seem like much, but multiply that by millions of people generating millions of images every day.

More energy consumption. More water demand. More carbon emissions. More electronic waste.

We talk about protecting our planet, reducing waste, and conserving natural resources. Yet we're embracing a technology without always considering its environmental footprint.

I'm not saying AI doesn't have valuable uses. It absolutely does. But do we really need to generate endless pictures just because we can?

Making AI images is fun. But is the environmental cost worth it?

Something to think about before clicking "generate" again.

Dear OpenSim Residents,
Whether you are completely new to the OpenSim metaverse or a long-time resident looking for a permanent place to call home, we want to welcome you to AviWorlds!
AviWorlds is a strong, stable, and rapidly evolving grid where there is always something new to discover. We have just recently opened a smashing new club called Soho, and it is just one of many exciting developments unfolding across our world.
But we offer so much more than just great entertainment. We are deeply committed to helping our residents build their dreams and foster a welcoming community. Here is what you can look forward to when you join us:
• Free Land & Flexible Options: Every resident can start off with a free clean parcel! While some parcels have a lower prim allowance, many feature high prim limits—it all comes down to doing a little legwork and exploring what is available.
• Rentals Made Easy: Looking for more space? When you land at our welcome area, you will find a dedicated rental board. Just touch the board to view all available lands left to rent.
• Launch Your Own Grid: Ready to expand your horizons? In our welcome area, look for the large board marked Hosting4OpenSim. Touch this board to connect with our hosting arm, Hosting4OpenSim. With great servers and a dedicated team running them, you could be well on your way to creating and operating your very own grid!
• A Friendly, Helpful Community: At the heart of AviWorlds is our incredible community. Our resident base and support team are exceptionally friendly and always willing to lend a hand, whether you need help building, navigating, or setting up your new home.
You can choose to stay right here in AviWorlds to build your dream virtual life, or use our platform to launch your own world. The choice is yours, and the possibilities are endless.
Log in today, grab your free parcel, and see what makes our community so special. We cannot wait to see what you create!AviWorlds is built on the passion and creativity of its community. We want to thank each and every one of you for bringing this grid to life, sharing your creativity, and being a vital part of the AviWorlds family.
Warm regards,
The AviWorlds Team
AviWorlds Official Website

The move to the new grid will begin over the weekend (October 24/25). If everything goes according to plan, you are all cordially invited to visit the new grid—which will still feature the familiar Gummybear Island—starting Monday, October 26.
If you would like to join the new group ahead of time, you can do so here.
hop://hg.stadt-nexverse.de:80/Freiburg%20Sued/159/193/22

Am Wochenende (24/25.10.) wird der Umzug ins neue Grid starten. Wenn alles gut läuft, seit ihr alle ab Montag den 26.10. herzlich eingeladen im neuen Grid, aber dem alte bekannten Gummybear Island vorbei zu schauen.
Wer vorher schon in die neue Gruppe möchte, kann sich diese hier holen.
hop://hg.stadt-nexverse.de:80/Freiburg%20Sued/159/193/22

Ich sitze hier und schreibe,
doch meine Worte finden dich nicht mehr.
Die Tränen fallen leise,
und mein Herz ist unendlich schwer.

So schicke ich dir kleine Herzen,
hinauf ins unbekannte Licht.
Vielleicht kannst du sie sehen,
denn meine Liebe stirbt mit dir nicht.

Und manchmal glaube ich zu spüren,
du bist noch immer nah bei mir.
Dann flüstere ich in die Stille:
**„Ich liebe dich. Ich vermisse dich.“**
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I sit alone and write these words,
but they can no longer reach your heart.
My tears fall softly in the silence,
in a world where we're apart.

I send you little hearts of love,
up into the unknown light.
Perhaps somehow you'll see them,
still glowing through the night.

And sometimes I can almost feel
your gentle presence drawing near.
Then softly I whisper to the silence:
**“I love you. I wish you were here.”**

👂 Schluss mit weißen NPC-Ohren!

Den **NPC-Ohren-Helfer** gibt’s jetzt kostenlos in meinem Shop auf **3-World**! 😊

Mit 3 Hauttönen für Männer, 4 für Frauen und passenden Vorschaubildern. Einfach den Notecard-Text einfügen, Ohrtextur auswählen und den fertigen Text zurückkopieren.

✨ Deutsche und englische Version – keine Installation nötig!
3-world.de:8002:ShopZone

DJ Dragon Lady , bringing you 2 hours of incredible selection of music! Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to The Party Stage at Alternate Metaverse
We are looking forward to seeing you all here :)

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...

24 hours support 7 days per week? no, that would be impossible, we need to sleep as well :-) . However we are pleasantly crazy, and have friendly and helpfull grid owners and co-tennants. We have a double backup system for just in case, but so far we are stable and lag free.
Regions of 5x5 always, if you think it is too big, we can lower land for you, so you have water around your land. Lots is possible with a 5x5 region.

You are welcome to join us, also when you do not want to rent land and just have an avatar on ansjelagrid.com

Looking forward to meet you :)
hugs
Ansjela

Und wieder das alte Leiden. Da geht man online und sieht aus wie aus der Hölle raus geworfen. Mehrfach die letzten Tage angeschrieben, keine Reaktion. Heute gleich nochmals und dieses mal ein Bild Inworld gemacht , nicht das es heißt ich hätte nicht geschrieben. Die gleiche Nachricht per Mail gesendet, es wird wohl nichts passieren.
Schön wenn hier User berichten das der Umzug gut verlief, ich bin am Verzweifeln und am Boden zerstört.

And here we go again—the same old misery. You log on, and it’s like you’ve been spat out of hell. I’ve reached out several times over the last few days, but there’s been no response. I tried again today—and this time, I even took an in-world screenshot, just so no one can claim I never sent a message. I also sent the same note via email, though I doubt anything will come of it.
It’s great for other users that their migration went smoothly, but as for me—I’m in despair and completely devastated.

Ich verstehe auch nicht wieso hier berichtet wird das das gesamte Inventar mit umgezogen ist von OS Grid nach Neverworld. Laut Aussage von Masala muss dieses einer Überprüfung unterzogen werden ansonsten zieht nur das Land mit um. Werden da nun auch Unterschiede bei den Usern gemacht ? Alles sehr komisch. Ich freue mich echt das es User gibt die es hinter sich haben und das da alles geklappt hat. Aber was mich angeht bin ich da sehr skeptisch. So wie sich die ganze Sache jetzt schon gestaltet wird es wohl noch im Desaster enden.

I also don’t understand why it’s being reported here that the entire inventory was moved over from OS Grid to Neverworld. According to Masala, the inventory has to undergo a review process; otherwise, only the land gets transferred. Are they making distinctions between different users, then? It’s all very strange. I’m genuinely happy for the users who have already gone through the process and for whom everything worked out, but as far as I’m concerned, I remain very skeptical. The way things are shaping up right now, this is likely to end in a disaster.

Creating an Original OpenSimulator Character
A Simple Guide to ChatGPT, Tripo, and Ferd Frederix's New Mesh Uploader
Creating original 3D characters for OpenSimulator has become much easier. With ChatGPT for reference artwork, Tripo for 3D model creation and rigging, and Ferd Frederix's new GLTF/DAE/FBX Mesh Uploader, you can bring your creations into OpenSimulator without manually rigging them in Blender or Avastar.
This tutorial walks through the process, from your first character idea to seeing your creation in-world.
What You'll Need
- ChatGPT — To create your character reference image.
- Tripo — To turn your image into a 3D model, rig it, and preview animations.
- Fred's Mesh Uploader — To import your finished model into OpenSimulator.
- An OpenSimulator viewer — To inspect and test your creation.
You will also need access to a DreamGrid installation with the uploader enabled, either through its desktop interface or through authorized web uploading.
Step 1: Create Your Character in ChatGPT
Every character starts with an idea!
You might create a fantasy creature, a holiday character, a cartoon animal, or something entirely original.
For characters you intend to rig, the reference image is particularly important.
Ask ChatGPT to create a full-body character in a T-pose, facing directly forward.
Suggested ChatGPT prompt:
"Create an original full-body 3D character reference image, facing directly forward in a true T-pose. Arms extended horizontally, fingers separated, legs slightly apart with a clear gap between them, and both feet fully visible. Use a plain gray background. No props, scenery, text, or clothing connecting the legs."
A clean image helps Tripo distinguish the character's limbs and body proportions.
Tip: Avoid long skirts, hanging fabric, complicated accessories, and overlapping body parts. These can interfere with automatic rigging.
Step 2: Create Your 3D Model in Tripo
Once you are happy with your reference image:
Open Tripo and select its Image to 3D workflow.
Upload your ChatGPT character image.
Generate the 3D model.
Examine the character from several angles.
Check that the arms, hands, legs, and feet are properly separated.
If something looks wrong, correct the reference image and generate another model.
Do not rush into rigging a model with fused limbs or badly distorted geometry. Fixing the source is usually easier than trying to repair the finished result.
Step 3: Rig Your Character in Tripo
This is where your character comes to life!
Tripo provides automatic rigging capabilities for supported character models.
Open your generated model.
Select the available rigging or animation workflow.
Apply automatic rigging.
Preview an available animation.
Watch the shoulders, elbows, hands, hips, knees, and feet.
Look for unnatural bending, stretching, or distortion.
If the rigging is unsuccessful, try regenerating a cleaner model.
For wearable OpenSimulator characters, preserve a proper T-pose as the rig's reference pose. An action pose is not a suitable substitute.
Important: Tripo's interface and available features may change over time.
Step 4: Export Your Character as an FBX ZIP
Once your model is ready, use Tripo's FBX export option.
Select the appropriate FBX export.
Download the exported model and associated files.
Keep the supplied ZIP package intact, including any textures or supporting files.
Save a backup of your original character image and Tripo project.
For this tutorial, we use an FBX ZIP because Fred's uploader supports FBX files, including rigged characters, and ZIP packages containing models and their textures.
A static GLB and a rigged FBX are not interchangeable for every intended use. Choose the export that preserves the data you need.
Step 5: Open Fred's GLTF/DAE/FBX Mesh Uploader
Fred Frederix has developed a Mesh Uploader that can import several popular 3D formats directly into an OpenSimulator region.
Supported formats include:
- DAE (Collada)
- FBX
- GLTF
- GLB
- ZIP packages containing supported models and textures
For grid administrators using DreamGrid, open the main DreamGrid window, choose Content, and select Load DAE, GLB, GLTF, FBX.
The uploader opens with options to select your model, preview it, adjust scale, and choose its destination.
Select your FBX ZIP package using the file browser.
Preview your model before uploading. This can help you catch missing textures, incorrect sizing, and other problems.
Step 6: Choose Object, Clothing, or Avatar
Fred's uploader supports different kinds of mesh imports.
Object: Use this for decorative characters, statues, props, furniture, and other in-world objects. With both wearable options unchecked, an FBX armature is ignored and the model imports in its saved pose.
Clothing: Use this for supported rigged attachments intended to follow an avatar's movements.
Avatar: Use this for a complete wearable character body. The uploader can process supported rigs, skin weights, and joint positions for OpenSimulator.
For wearable characters, the uploader's automatic skeleton conversion requires a working Python installation on the DreamGrid computer. The Clothing and Avatar options will be unavailable if Python is not detected.
The model must also have a suitable armature and T-pose. Automatic conversion cannot guarantee that every unusual character or rig will work perfectly.
Note about animation: Importing a rigged model is not the same as importing and playing its original Tripo animation. A wearable character uses the OpenSimulator avatar animation system. Test animation behavior separately rather than assuming every animation embedded in an FBX will play in-world.
Step 7: Build and Load Your Character
In Fred's uploader:
Choose the source model or ZIP package.
Examine the model preview.
Adjust the scale if necessary.
Select a running destination region.
Set the desired placement coordinates, or use the online-avatar placement option.
Select the appropriate wearable option if needed.
Click Build & Load.
The uploader processes the model and builds an OpenSim Archive (OAR) behind the scenes, then loads the model into the chosen region.
When using avatar-based placement, the object can appear approximately two meters in front of your avatar.
Watch the uploader's status window for errors or warnings.
Step 8: Test Your Character in OpenSimulator
Once your character appears in-world, inspect it carefully.
For decorative objects, check the size, textures, orientation, geometry, and placement.
For wearable characters, right-click the imported object and select Take. Find it in your inventory and wear it.
Test several ordinary avatar animations to see whether the character bends and moves correctly.
Check the arms, knees, feet, and overall proportions. Some characters may require additional adjustments.
Before sharing your creation, also check permissions, texture quality, and rendering performance.
Tips for Better Results
Start simple. Characters with clean proportions and separated limbs are easier to rig.
Keep your models efficient. Highly detailed geometry can increase rendering costs and cause upload problems. Fred's uploader enforces a maximum of 65,535 vertices per material section.
Keep textures with the model. A ZIP package helps prevent supporting files from getting separated.
Use a proper T-pose for wearable characters. This is essential for correct avatar animation behavior.
Test before distributing. What looks good in Tripo may need adjustment once imported into OpenSimulator.
The Complete Workflow
Character idea → ChatGPT reference image → Tripo 3D generation → Tripo rigging → FBX ZIP export → Fred's Mesh Uploader → OpenSimulator testing
No manual Blender rigging. No Avastar workflow. Just a much more direct way to create and import original characters.
Thank You, Ferd!
This new uploader has saved an enormous amount of time in my creative workflow.
Instead of manually building and rigging characters through several different programs, I can create a character, generate and rig it in Tripo, export the FBX package, and bring the result into OpenSimulator using Fred's GUI.
Seeing something I imagined become a 3D character standing in-world is still a wonderful experience.
Thank you, Fred, for continuing to develop tools that make creating in OpenSimulator easier and more accessible to everyone!
Official documentation: https://outworldz.com/Outworldz_installer/Help/Mesh%20Uplo...
Tutorial note: The exact results depend on the model, its rigging, the chosen import mode, and the DreamGrid version. This guide covers mesh import and wearable character testing; it does not guarantee automatic playback of Tripo's exported animations.
If you need help please feel free to IM u/MariannaMonentes Thank you Adrian Moon for reaching out asking for a tutorial.

Escape 2 Realitys Halloween 3 amazing levels of halloween scares n spooks sim is up and has over a dozen new items to bring you a more frightning and spooktacular season ,new props and jump scares await you!!! new gifts were added to the end of the maze remember the maze starts at the farm house and there is only one way to escape the maze can you make it out or end up imprisoned in hell forever hahahhah ??hope ya enjoy and we will see you soon that is if ya make it out !!!lol

DJ LaRissa with The Night Owls at Party Stage on Alternate Metaverse : Mon 19th Oct 8:00 PM to Mon 19th Oct 10:00 PM
DJ LaRissa - DJ LaRissa - Infusing the night with a mix of country and outlaw tunes you love.

Party Stage
Alternate Metaverse is the new landing point, come and make new friends
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/31...

Exhibit presenters
OSF_ SOUNDTOWN ENTRY Presented by Shelenn Ayres

It's your OSFest! Make it fun everywhere
OSFest celebrates the creative talents of residents in the decentralized Hyperverse. We welcome merchants, exhibit presenters, and entertainment artists. For two full weeks, including weekends, we'll have music, dance, art, and merchant expos in one place - the OSFest Grid!

Exhibit presenters
OSF_Caro.Fayray presents SCIENCE FANTASY

It's your OSFest! Make it fun everywhere
OSFest celebrates the creative talents of residents in the decentralized Hyperverse. We welcome merchants, exhibit presenters, and entertainment artists. For two full weeks, including weekends, we'll have music, dance, art, and merchant expos in one place - the OSFest Grid!

Come and wander the many paths and be lost in the woods, sit by a lake, and enjoy authentic bird sounds which are also freely available at the harbor in 'The Tipsy Twitcher's Ornithologist Shop'. PATIENCE please. For magical reasons, sometimes delivery of items is as slow as a glacier or as fast as lightning.

Find the teleport board to explore or just start walking!

German + English

Mein Umzug von OSGrid zu NeverworldGrid ✨😉

In den nächsten Tagen schreibe ich auf Discord ein bisschen über meinen Umzug von OSGrid zu NeverworldGrid – also über Erfahrungen, Anleitung und die kleinen bis mittelgroßen Stolpersteine, über die man natürlich rein zufällig trotzdem erst einmal selbst stolpert. 😄

Das Ganze ist vor allem für alle interessant, die selbst eine Region hosten möchten. Mit dabei: meine treue FRITZ!Box, die ganz tapfer den täglichen Wechsel meiner öffentlichen IPv4 managed – was ungefähr so entspannt ist, wie es klingt… also nur mit Humor und Kaffee. ☕✨

Die richtig gute Nachricht: Meine .OAR und meine .IAR wurden perfekt importiert. Und nicht nur das – ich war ehrlich gesagt völlig baff, wie unfassbar schnell das alles ging. Mein Avatar, die .OAR und auch die .IAR waren in einem Tempo importiert, bei dem ich kurz dachte, ich hätte aus Versehen den Turbomodus angeklickt. 🚀
Gerade weil das mein erster Umzug war – und dazu auch noch mein erstes .IAR überhaupt – hätte ich eher mit elegantem Chaos gerechnet. Stattdessen: erstaunlich viel Erfolg, ein bisschen Nervenkitzel und nur an den richtigen Stellen leichtes Herzklopfen. 😉

Natürlich gibt es trotzdem einiges zu beachten, und genau darüber möchte ich berichten – damit andere vielleicht nicht jede meiner kleinen „Learning by Doing mit Glitzer“-Erkenntnisse selbst nachturnen müssen. ✨

Ein ganz großes Dankeschön geht an den super lieben Support, an die hilfreichen Mitbewohner auf Discord und nicht zuletzt an meine Freundin, ohne die ich an der einen oder anderen Stelle vermutlich noch mit hochgezogener Augenbraue vor irgendeiner Konsole sitzen würde. 😄💖

Kurz gesagt:
Erster Umzug. Erstes .IAR. Viel gelernt. Viel Tempo. Viel Hilfe. Und ja – ein kleines bisschen stolz bin ich schon. ✨😉

✨ From OSGrid to NeverworldGrid – My First Big Move! 🚀💖

Well… I did it! My very first grid move, my very first .IAR, and surprisingly, I still have most of my hair! 😂✨

Over the next few days, I'll be sharing my experiences moving from OSGrid to NeverworldGrid on Discord – including a step-by-step guide, useful tips, and all those lovely little pitfalls that apparently exist just to make life more entertaining. 😉

This might be especially interesting for anyone planning to self-host their own OpenSim region.

One of the stars of this adventure was my trusty FRITZ!Box, happily dealing with my daily changing public IPv4 address. Because obviously, having a stable IP would have made things far too easy! 😂☕

And now for the REALLY exciting part…

My .OAR and .IAR were imported perfectly! 🎉

The speed was absolutely unbelievable! My avatar loaded incredibly fast, and both my .OAR and .IAR imports were so amazingly quick that I almost wondered whether someone had secretly installed a rocket engine somewhere! 🚀✨

Coming from OSGrid, I honestly couldn't believe my eyes!

Of course, there are quite a few things you need to know before attempting this adventure. And trust me, I discovered some of them the traditional way: by doing them wrong first! 😇

But that's exactly why I want to share everything I've learned – hopefully saving someone else a few hours of head-scratching, coffee drinking, and whispering sweet little threats to their computer. 😂

A HUGE thank you to the incredibly kind and patient Neverworld support team, the wonderful and helpful residents on Discord, and, last but definitely not least, my amazing friend, who helped me through this whole adventure. 💖

Without all of you, I'd probably still be staring at a console window, wondering why the universe hates special characters in passwords! 🤣

So, here we are…

First grid move. First .IAR. A few technical adventures. Lots of wonderful people. An incredible new home. And one very happy Mary! 💕

Stay tuned – the guide is coming soon on Discord!

Kisses, hugs & a little pixel dust! ✨💋

Mary 💖

🤠🎸 OSFest 2026 – Get Ready to ROCK the Country! 🎶🔥

Dust off those cowboy boots, grab your hats, and get ready for an afternoon of Country & Rock at OSFest 2026!

🎵 We've got two fantastic DJs ready to keep the music flowing and the dance floor hopping!

🌟 12 PM – 2 PM Grid Time
🎧 DJ Garth Brooks
Bringing you a great mix of Country & Rock!

🌟 2 PM – 4 PM Grid Time
🎧 DJ Sasha King
Keeping the party going with more Country & Rock favorites!

🎸 Whether you're a country music lover, a rock enthusiast, or just looking for a great time with friends, there's something for everyone!

✨ Great Music! Great People! Great Times!

Come for the music, stay for the friendships, and celebrate the spirit of community at OSFest 2026!

🤠 Put on those dancing boots and we'll see you there!

🌐 TELEPORT TO grid.tenthdimension.org:26002/Yellowstone/128/128/22

🎉 OSFest 2026 – Where Music, Friendship & Community Come Together!

Y’all ready for a little taste of country music right in the heart of London City
Join us for an unforgettable Country Music Night at The Barn – where rustic charm meets big city energy! Expect toe-tapping tunes, line dancing, good ol’ country vibes, requests and dedications, all night long with DJ Jon Temple.
Dress code: Boots, hats, and denim encouraged!
Location: The Barn, London City
hop://login.gentlefiregrid.net:8002/London%20City/135/157/...
Date: Monday 19th October
Time: 12 - 2 pm OST time

A Python project I started working on this morning. An automatic marine life and boat route creator. You tell it where you want to go, and boom! It makes a nice route for your script to use, and a jpeg grid map snippet, for your viewing pleasure!

I'm kind of blown away that it finds it's way through all the narrow rivers and channels. This is pretty specific to GroovyVerse, because it uses our terrain height maps that are saved during our daily backup regimen. We will have a lot of automated boats and pods of dolphins and humpback whales wandering the grid at their own whimsy. lol

Hey guys! Looking for a new home? Why not get your own grid? Cooper Swizzle and I use Hosting 4 OpenSim to help run ours.
Josh is fantastic, and it's a lot easier than you think to get started!

Josh will be at OSFest tomorrow at 10 AM GridTime to answer any questions you may have about owning your own grid!
hop://grid.opensimfest.com:8022/OSF_N_Expo/329/40/464
Click below to see video on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16JTYmeTuQ5/