A statement:

This is a world for avatars. If you put your avatar face in the profile, instead of the standard default picture, you get much more reactions and attention for your posts here in the forum. A standard profile picture does not specifically encourage you to open an account and take a closer look. If a profile is not maintained, the contributions and grid are usually the same. It takes effort, patience and perseverance to get people on his grid. Action = reaction. This is never quick! ;-)

Governor Heron

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Eine Feststellung:

Das hier ist eine Welt für Avatare. Wenn Du Dein Avatar Gesicht ins Profil gibst, an Stelle des Standardes Vorgabe Bildes, bekommst Du wesentlich mehr Reaktionen und Aufmerksamkeit für Deine Posts hier im Forum. Ein Standard Profil Bild animiert nicht speziell einen Account zu öffnen und näher anzusehen. Wenn ein Profil nicht gepflegt wird, sind meistens auch die Beiträge und Grid so. Um Leute auf sein Grid zu bringen, braucht es Anstrengung, Geduld und Ausdauer. Aktion = Reaktion. Das geht nie auf die schnelle! ;-)

Governor Heron

New today at Willowbrook Gardens: Fantasy Set #1 (More coming soon). These were so much fun to make that I am sure I will be doing a lot more with this theme. These are free and full perms to use anyway you wish. They all have a slight glow on them of 0.030 but you can unmark that if you want. Also because they are fantasy they look great on full bright but I didn't set them to full bright.

hop://grid.sub-version.space:8002/Willowbrook%20Gardens/19...

Breaking news because OSgrid officials never post here:

OSgrid is going to charge for attached regions if you've got more than one.

* One region is always free (unless you don't have one that's a 2x2 at most).
* Each region beyond that one is $1/month.
* What counts is how many regions you're running at the same time. So if you've got five regions, but you never have more than two online at a time, only these two count.
* The billing for region hosters will be different, the price will be the same.

EDIT for those who don't read the comments:

A var counts as 1 region. Even a 16x16 var counts as 1 region. It won't cost $255/month, but only $1/month.

If it's your "first" region (whichever one you declare your "first" region), it's only free if it's a single region or a 2x2 var. So if you have at least one single region or 2x2 var, but you also have bigger vars, declare one of your single regions or 2x2 vars your "first" region.

🚀 OPENSim Network Grid Introduces the Flyboard!
Take to the water and FLY!
OPENSim Network Grid is continuing our development of interactive physics-based experiences with our new Flyboard system, built specifically for OpenSim.
This isn't just a vehicle that moves up and down. The Flyboard has been developed to give the rider a much more dynamic experience over the water, with forward flight, rapid lift, controlled descent, banking left and right, turning, hovering, and even backflips.
The system features twin high-pressure water-jet effects, a water-powered motor system, and a flexible particle hose connecting the Flyboard to its water source. The board pitches during climbs and descents and banks into turns, creating a much more convincing feeling of riding a real water-powered Flyboard.
🏄 Flyboard Features
- Fast water-powered lift
- Forward and backward movement
- Aircraft-style pitched climbing
- Left and right banking
- Controlled turns
- Controlled descent
- Hovering above the water
- Backflip capability
- Twin animated water jets
- Particle hose and water-power system
- Custom OpenSim physics development
This project is part of our continuing work at OPENSim Network Grid to create more advanced games, vehicles, physics systems, missions, and interactive experiences for OpenSim residents and Hypergrid visitors.
Come fly with us at OPENSim Network Grid.
OPENSim Network — Where virtual worlds become interactive experiences.

The Sitting room set is a 6 piece set. nice colors and shape. I have it sitting in an Elven castle background , but I am sure you will find a home for it. Buy the box not the furniture, it has everything in it. ENJOY! comes with plant ,end table ,coffee table chair , love seat, and lamps ..... a bowl of fruit or flowers. All located in the front yard. Rugs are located in the store first floor boxed.

✨ Legacy – drei Looks, drei starke Statements! ✨

Sportlich, lässig und mit einer ordentlichen Portion Attitude – die neuen Legacy-Outfits von BK-Mode bringen modernen Streetstyle nach OpenSim. 🖤🔥 Ob markante Weste, cooler Layering-Look oder lässiger Cargo-Style: Jeder Look hat seinen eigenen Charakter und macht aus einem einfachen Outfit garantiert einen Hingucker.

Also, welcher der drei Looks passt zu dir? 😎 Entdecke die neuen Legacy-Outfits jetzt bei BK-Mode! ✨

Au cœur du Sylvara Basin s'élève la Forest Dragon Tower, cœur vivant d'une
légende encore active. Quatre tours abritent les fragments du cœur du dragon
Sylvarath ; huit tourelles, huit horloges désynchronisées maintiennent
l'équilibre du monde. Très rarement, elles s'accordent : c'est l'Harmonique
Draconique. Venez écouter le temps.

༺🐲༻
ignis-fatuus.no-ip.biz:8002:Forest Dragon Tower
༺🐲༻
At the heart of the Sylvara Basin stands the Forest Dragon Tower, the living core of a legend still unfolding. Four towers hold the fragments of Sylvarath the dragon's heart; eight turrets, eight unsynchronised clocks keep the world in balance. Rarely, they align: this is the Draconic Harmonic. Come and listen to time.

Vor fünf Jahren haben wir Ja gesagt.
Fünf Jahre Liebe, Treue und Füreinander-da-sein – und das möchten wir mit Euch feiern.
Zu unserer hölzernen Hochzeit laden wir Euch herzlich zu einem Gothic Ball ein.
Wir freuen uns auf Euch!
Belze & Chubby
Five years ago, we said "I do."
Five years of love, devotion, and being there for one another—and we would like to celebrate this with you.
We cordially invite you to a Gothic Ball to mark our wooden wedding anniversary.
We look forward to seeing you!
Belze & Chubby

Halloween with Fred: The Zombie That Just Won’t Stay Dead

Halloween is creeping closer, which means it is time to dig through the wonderfully strange corners of Outworldz and resurrect a few old friends.

And this one is very difficult to keep dead.

Meet Fred’s Animated Zombie.

This isn't the sort of zombie that stands in the corner of your Halloween build looking menacing while everyone ignores it.

Fred apparently looked at that idea and decided zombies needed a better job description.

This zombie walks.
It attacks.
It makes noise.
You can hit it.
It falls apart.
It puts itself back together.

And, naturally...

YOU CAN RIDE IT.

Because why run away from the zombie when you can climb aboard and drive the thing around?

A Zombie With a Few Tricks Left in Him

Fred designed the zombie as an animated wandering character using his Prim Animation Compiler system.

The animation sequence includes standing, attacking, walking with alternating left and right steps, reacting to hits, taking a particularly nasty hit, and finally falling completely to pieces.

But death is apparently only a temporary inconvenience.

After enough abuse, the zombie collapses into scattered pieces on the ground.

Wait a bit...

...and he puts himself back together.

Then off he goes again.

There is something wonderfully Fred about engineering an undead creature that even death can't persuade to stop working.

Go Ahead. Hit Him.

The zombie actually keeps score as people interact with him.

Clicking him causes a hit reaction and eventually does enough damage to trigger the full death animation.

Head, arms, body — down he goes.

Then the zombie reassembles himself and resumes wandering around.

It makes a great interactive Halloween prop because visitors aren't simply looking at something spooky. They're causing things to happen.

And probably clicking him repeatedly just to see him explode again.

We know how people are.

But Wait — There's a Ride Me Button

This may be my favorite part.

Right-click the zombie and choose RIDE ME.

Your avatar climbs aboard, and suddenly the shambling Halloween decoration has become transportation.

Fred's script turns the zombie into a controllable vehicle, allowing you to steer him with your arrow keys.

So while everyone else is arriving at the Halloween party on broomsticks, motorcycles and dragons, you can make your entrance...

piggybacking on a zombie.

I think that wins Halloween.

When You Get Off, It Gets Even Better

Getting off your undead transportation doesn't simply end the ride.

The zombie falls apart.

Then he reassembles himself.

Then he walks back home.

Because apparently Fred even taught the zombie to clean up after the party.

The Engineering Behind the Silly

That's what I particularly enjoy about discoveries like this in the Outworldz archives.

They're funny, but underneath the humor is some genuinely clever scripting.

The zombie combines prim animation, sounds, physics, vehicle controls, randomized movement, interaction, damage scoring, roaming boundaries and a home position into one wonderfully ridiculous project.

Fred didn't just explain how to use it, either. His original tutorial documents how the animations are recorded, how the physics base is constructed, how the sounds are added, how the riding position is created and how the scripts work together.

It's one of those projects where you can play with the finished creation — or dig into the code and learn something from the way it was made.

That has always been part of the fun of Outworldz.

Build something.

Take it apart.

Learn how it works.

Change it.

And occasionally ride it around while it makes monster noises.

Resurrect Something This Halloween

There are years and years of creations tucked away at Outworldz, and Halloween seems like an excellent excuse to start opening some of those old crypts.

Fred's zombie certainly deserves another walk among the living.

Just remember one important rule:

If you manage to kill him...

don't celebrate too quickly.

He's getting back up. https://outworldz.com/Secondlife/posts/zombie/

To be or not to be? - Ask the oracle

A mysterious new place awaits you on Fleetwood Beach. At its center sits The Oracle – a mystical Buddha who does not simply watch over everything in silence, but actually speaks with visitors.

Approach the Oracle and begin your personal audience with a click. For ten minutes, you can ask questions, share your thoughts, or simply engage in an unusual conversation. The Oracle responds calmly, with dignity, and with a slightly mystical tone.

As the audience begins, the atmosphere changes: a mystical sound starts to play, a cosmic veil appears, and golden-blue energy effects accompany the beginning of the conversation.

After ten minutes, the audience ends automatically, the effects disappear, and the Oracle is ready for the next visitor.

Important: Only one person can speak with the Oracle at a time, and only that person can read the Oracle’s answers. You can easily reach the Oracle via the teleport pads.

Visit Fleetwood Beach and discover what answers the Oracle may have waiting for you!

I’m delighted to share that I have given Fred Beckhusen exclusive distribution rights to my newest region, Tumbletwig, created especially for the DreamGrid community.

Tumbletwig is a tiny enchanted world of Frog Fairies, magical treehouses, winding woodland paths, ponds, gardens, hidden little inhabitants, and plenty of surprises to discover.

Fred will be making the Tumbletwig Exclusive OAR available in the next few days through Outworldz for DreamGrid owners.

A heartfelt thank you to Fred for giving me a platform where I can continue creating and sharing these lovely little worlds. Having the tools and freedom to turn an idea into an entire place—and then share that place with others—is something I truly appreciate.

I hope Tumbletwig brings a little magic, a few smiles, and perhaps a new appreciation for frogs to many DreamGrids.

Welcome to Tumbletwig — Frog Fairy Paradise.
Where the frogs have wings and the forest is much bigger than you think. 🐸

Inspired by the elegance of Cuba's colonial silver craftsmanship, Herencia Cubana features engraved floral conchos joined in a graceful collar design with a matching teardrop pendant.

Created for Corazón del Mar, this necklace celebrates the beauty of historic Cuban-inspired jewelry.

Free • Full Permissions • OpenSim

Herencia Cubana – a tribute to Cuba's rich artistic heritage.
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002/Corazon%20del%20Mar/128/128/51

We've been working on our wolfstorm web based viewer for opensim, with VR and Mobile support, I'm excited to say we are really getting to our first release (beta), it will only run on Wolf Grid right now because when you login you are giving your username and password. Just wanted to show you our welcome centre rendered in a web browser, no downloads.

ANNOUNCEMENT
Hello, animeshies lovers....its been much longer than I hoped for, but...
The Crane flock is ready!
Perfectly smooth dwelling, at as low cost as possible.
Please, read the enclosed instructions carefully, to avoid mishaps.
Also, again, this is for ubODE only....bullet has lousy fysics.
U can grab your Crane flock copy in my shoppie now @ Zweet Zurroundingz>
Enjoy!
Peter

this has been a very long and exhausting 2-3 months of my life. Between facing the death of loved ones, my own health and working on a new system and HUD i haven't really been here too often. I just got out of the hospital 1 a week ago.

Im hoping to return to working on Demon Island that the Tribulations system next weeks between the doctor appts. I hope you have all had a good couple of months and I hope to go wander around OS soon to find new things to add to my builds.

At the threshold of Ignis Fatuus Grid, time seems to stand still.
In this virtual realm born of OpenSim, stones whisper ancient legends, forests guard their secrets, and paths lead toward horizons steeped in mystery.

From Coralys to Guinguette, from Shalott to Forest Dragon Tower, from Saraneth to Phaedra, from Sybella to Yggdrasil—each region reveals a fragment of a dream, a touch of enchantment, a promise of escape.
Here, castles rise like dreams carved in stone, woods open onto the unknown, and the soul journeys to the rhythm of a medieval world filled with beauty and wonder.

Ignis Fatuus Grid is not merely a place to visit; it is an invitation to wander, to contemplate, and to dream.
A realm of shadow and light, where the imagination finds sanctuary and every step opens the door to an enchanted elsewhere.

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Au seuil d’Ignis Fatuus Grid, le temps semble suspendu.
Sur cette terre virtuelle née sous le signe d’OpenSim, les pierres murmurent des légendes anciennes, les forêts gardent leurs secrets, et les chemins conduisent vers des horizons empreints de mystère.

De Coralys à Guinguette, de Shalott à Forest Dragon Tower, de Saraneth à Phaedra, de Sybella à Yggdrasil, chaque région dévoile un fragment de rêve, un éclat de féerie, une promesse d’évasion.
Ici, les châteaux se dressent comme des songes de pierre, les bois s’ouvrent sur l’inconnu, et l’âme voyage au rythme d’un monde médiéval peuplé de beauté et de merveilles.

Ignis Fatuus Grid n’est pas seulement un lieu à visiter : c’est une invitation à errer, à contempler, à rêver.
Un royaume d’ombres et de lumière, où l’imaginaire trouve refuge et où chaque pas ouvre la porte d’un ailleurs enchanté.

Accès : ignis-fatuus.no-ip.grid:8002

Oar creation kiosk at Holoneon. We wrote an Oar archive server that's much faster than the one built into opensimulator region server, without torching the processor cores. an average region with a few buildings and furniture takes about 10 seconds to create. loaded region takes maybe 10 minutes or so. The software queues up jobs and runs two at a time if needed. Some of the speed gained is due to switching to RFC 8878 compression in our custom assetd server instead of using legacy gzip from the 90's RFC 8878 is used in OpenZFS and is much more performant than gz. To create an oar touch the kiosk in welcome and you will see a list of all your regions with links to create, download and delete oar files. This is still beta so you should test out restore on a different grid/region and let me know if you have any issues.

Skintight BoM clothing has now moved! You can find it at Bodies & Clothing, go to "BoM clothes" via the teleporters. BoM lingerie, stockings, tops, body oil, pants and much more to combine with mesh clothing or wear on its own. Guaranteed no clipping, fits any BoM enabled mesh body.

screenshot of Firestorm running on steam deck/Bazzite CloudDeck

We aim to provide the easiest way to run Firestorm viewer on Linux.

beta testing
https://github.com/holoneon/org.holoneon.FirestormOpenSim

Get your grid listed in the login drop-down here:
https://github.com/holoneon/opensim-grid-directory

I just realized that I had a mistake on the original post so I fixed it and if you didn't see it I'm not telling you what the typo was. :D Anyway I want to take this time to wish everyone in Opensim a very peaceful, relaxing, fun and safe 4th of July as we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday. May our nation know 250 more years of peace, prosperity, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Blessings and much love, Lavia. (And yes that's the real me in the picture)

Meet the Nexari, Ancient travelers. Silent explorers. Keepers of the stars.

The Nexari have arrived at Gallumbits! This all-new alien species is now available as a complete male and female avatar set, featuring sleek biomechanical designs, luminous cosmic colors, and an unmistakable extraterrestrial presence.

Whether you're exploring distant worlds, building a sci-fi roleplay, or creating your own interstellar adventures, the Nexari are ready to journey beyond the stars.

Available now at Gallumbits — where imagination has no limits.
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Eccentrica Gallumbits

🎧 Tribute to Maldrul Smith
(Written in your voice, with your heart)

Today, I lost one of the dearest friends I’ve ever had in OpenSim — Maldrul Smith. My heart is breaking in ways I can barely put into words. Mal wasn’t just a friend… he was one of those rare souls who made life feel lighter just by being present. Kind, compassionate, gentle, and always a true gentleman — that was Mal.

He had a sweetness about him that never felt forced. A warmth that wrapped around you the moment he spoke. And oh, his wit — always sharp, always playful, always ready to make me laugh when I needed it most. Mal was fun, interesting, thoughtful, and full of life. He was one of the few people I could talk to openly and honestly, without fear, without hesitation. He understood me. He listened. He cared.

And when he DJ’d…
He brought magic into the room.
His sets weren’t just music — they were moments.
He knew how to lift spirits, how to create atmosphere, how to make people feel connected.
He played from the heart, and you could feel it every time.

Mal, I’ll miss you so much.
I’ll miss your voice, your humor, your kindness, your presence.
I’ll miss the way you made the world feel a little softer.
You were one of the few and far‑between people who truly mattered to me.
One of the dearest friends I’ve ever had in OpenSim.

Thank you for being exactly who you were — a sweet man, a compassionate soul, a gentleman, a friend.
Rest in peace, my sweet friend.
You will never be forgotten.

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💛 Prayer for Maldrul Smith
Father God,
Another dear friend has left this world, and my heart is breaking. Maldrul Smith was such a close and precious friend to me — kind, compassionate, gentle, and full of warmth. He was the kind of man whose presence made life feel lighter. A sweet soul, a true gentleman, and one of the most genuine people I’ve ever known.

Lord, I thank You for the gift of his friendship.
For his wit, his humor, his kindness, and the way he made every conversation feel meaningful.
He was one of the few people I could talk to openly, honestly, and without fear.
He was rare — one of the dearest friends I had in OpenSim, and losing him leaves a space that hurts deeply.

Father, hold him close now.
Let his spirit rest in Your peace.
Let him feel the love of those who cherished him.
Let him be surrounded by Your light, Your comfort, and Your eternal rest.

Mal… I’ll miss you so much.
Rest in peace, my sweet friend.
You will always be remembered with love.

Amen.

A gentle reminder to the self-appointed critics of the metaverse:

When you visit a curated experience and leave a one star review because you could not follow the rules, the theme or the personal boundaries set by the sysop, you are not exposing a flaw in the build. You are exposing YOURSELF.

Dismayland works like a carnival ride. You must be this tall to enter. This is not a suggestion. This is not negotiable. This is not a personal attack on your creative choices. It is a sign on a gate; read it.

Dismayland has height restrictions. It has had them. The compliance system has been OFFLINE for TWO WEEKS and people are STILL offended by the concept of it. That is remarkable. The gate does not even have teeth right now and the outrage is fully operational.

YOU READ THAT RIGHT ... the GATE has been down and these ORACLES of Wisdom never even bothered to check, no need to mention names, their self indictment is already on the wall.

This is the beauty of themed experiences; they are not for everyone and they are not supposed to be. If the child gate offends you, congratulations; it is working exactly as designed. Dismayland is a demusement park. The clue is in the name. The misery is the point. THE INCONVENIENCE IS THE ART.

As a bonus feature, the same system that checks your height also has opinions about poorly imported stolen Second Life meshes, that is an intriguing and welcome side effect. Dismayland enforces restrictions fairly as part of the user experience.

One star because you "dislike the policy" is not a review. It is a confession. One star because "the region recognized your self entitlement and processed you" is far more truthful and entertaining.

We thank you for your contribution to the experience. Your reaction has been noted, cataloged, and will be used as evidence that we are doing something right.

DISMAYLAND SECURITY IS DOWN until the MAIN LK EVENT (TBA)
At that time: COSTUME MANAGEMENT and ENFORCEMENT goes into effect.
I promise... that will end the complaints about the HEIGHT SCANNER... Muah ha ha ha ha ha!

In OpenSimulator, some region creators are choosing PBR materials—and the results are impressive! ✨ PBR makes textures truly come alive: it accurately conveys reflections, roughness, and light refraction. Stone appears cold and rough, metal smooth and shiny, wood warm and textured. Landscapes, buildings, and details—everything looks more three-dimensional and realistic. Even clothing takes on new, beautiful properties. This isn't just a graphics upgrade, it's a new level of immersion: every corner of the region, every object, makes you want to look at it again and again. Explore the worlds of OpenSimulator—they're especially beautiful now! 😍

New Video out! Thank you for watching. Thank you for liking, if you do, subscribing if you feel moved, and I would welcome your comments. There are a couple of fun only AI can do glitches. :)
https://youtu.be/J-9I0GxC67w?si=yRYDj8cwWhfsHg71

I have added a modified Auto Return script.

The original behavior could be inconvenient when using vehicles for exploration. For example, if you traveled by boat, car, or another vehicle and then exited it at your destination, the vehicle would immediately auto-return, leaving you stranded. The alternative was for region owners to disable auto-return entirely, which isn't always desirable.

This modified script changes that behavior. The vehicle will now only auto-return if the driver leaves the region. This allows you to park your vehicle while you enjoy an adventure, picnic, sightseeing, or any other activity, and still have it available for your return trip. Once you leave the region, the vehicle will automatically return itself, keeping the area organized without interrupting your outing.

Update: I’ve also added a water bobbing script for the boat. The bobbing effect is active when the boat is stationary, and it automatically suspends while underway so you can sail smoothly. Once the boat comes to a stop, the bobbing resumes, allowing it to float naturally on the water until movement begins again.

Update: Fixed an issue where the script would not automatically return when a player logged out. Also resolved a bug that caused returned vehicles and objects to lose their original rotation.

Update: Fixed issue where ship would eventually list: Latest is beta 3c.

💎 Reborn + Waifu – Schönheit mit Rückgrat

Das hier ist kein Look, das ist ein Statement mit Nachhall.
Spitze, Leder, Transparenz – jedes Detail flüstert: „Ich weiß, was ich tue.“

Reborn spielt mit der Eleganz, Waifu mit der Versuchung – und beide tanzen auf der Grenze zwischen Kunst und Attitüde.

Hier wird nicht gefragt, ob man darf. Hier wird entschieden, dass man kann.
Ein Outfit, das keine Bühne braucht, weil es selbst eine ist.
Es ist der Moment, in dem Stil und Selbstbewusstsein sich verschwören – und das Ergebnis trägt High Heels.

Reborn + Waifu: Für alle, die nicht glänzen wollen, sondern leuchten.

Ensemble is now complete at release candidate 1.

The LSL and PHP scripts are all available in the script library at https://opensimworld.com/library?view=167 and the full manual is available at https://www.glenysbieler.com/ensemble/ in word, pdf, and web view.

The HUD itself can be made using the LSL scripts - but a copy is also available pre-built in my store at Sub-Version Mall (https://opensimworld.com/hop/93827). I havent yet put a teleport up at the landing point for the Ensemble store (and it is "in progress") but the hud is available to obtain there.

Please feel free to use the provided hosting - or use the PHP scripts in the scripts library to host yourself.

Feel free to report any bugs - but no "support" is guaranteed (but ofc I will always try and help).

**** OPENSIM ONLINE WEATHER SYSTEM V8A UPDATED RELEASE *****
AVAILABLE FOR FREE AND FULLPERM AT WEATHER SECTOR

************** WHAT’S NEW IN V8A COMPARED TO V8? ************
1- Added a LIGHTHOUSE addon - more realism to your sim - it plays the fog horn when needed (on certain weather conditions as foggy or mist, for instance);
2- The "day" sound was changed for something more relaxing,smooth, subtle than the previous version.

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY REZZED THE OPENSIM ONLINE WEATHER SYSTEM IN YOUR REGION, YOU ONLY NEED TO ADD THE LIGHTHOUSE AND SOUNBOXES. THATS ALL - IT WORKS ON PREVIOUS VERSIONS AS V8 AND V7

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🌦 Opensim Online Weather System V8A 🌦
Bring your OpenSim region to life with real-time, dynamic weather!

✨ Features
🌍 Live weather updates for any city worldwide
🌡 Temperature shown in both °C and °F
🕒 Local time (AM/PM and 24 hours)
⛅ Realistic conditions: rain, snow, drizzle, thunderstorm; EEP SKY changes automatically on your region!
🎨 Automatic weather textures and matching sounds
🕒 Customizable update interval
💡 Low-lag and optimized for OpenSim
🛠 Easy setup via a dialog menu

Transform your region instantly — rez the system, enter your city and API key, and enjoy dynamic weather all year round!

📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED ON VENDOR V8A:

- SCRIPTS USED V8A (BOX);
- SOUNDS USED V8A (BOX);
- TEXTURES USED V8A (BOX);
-LOGO USED V8A (BOX);
- WEATHER SCULPT SET V8A (BOX);
- OpenSIM Online ADDON (SLAVE) V8A 01 prim;
- OpenSIM Online Weather Display Board V8A (SLAVE) 11 prims;
- OpenSIM Online Weather Controller V8A (MASTER) 01 prim;
- OpenSIM ONLINE THUNDERBOX V8A (SLAVE)(INVISIBLE by default);
- OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V8A (SLAVE MAIN);
- OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V8A (SLAVE SLAVE);
- OpenSIM Online Northern Lights V8A (SLAVE);
- OpenSIM Online Cloud V8A (SLAVE);
- OPENSIM WEATHER CODES UPDT 10JAN26 (NOTECARD);
- OPENSIM Thunder Caller (MASTER) HUD V8A (add me)";
- OPEMSIM Fog Caller HUD V8A (MASTER) (add me);
- READ ME PLEASE!! (ENGLISH) v.26MAY26 (NOTECARD).


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⚙️ HOW TO USE
1 – Get your API Key
API = Application Programming Interface. It lets the weather script fetch live data from a forescast website.
Steps:
Go to: https://openweathermap.org
Sign up or log in (website will prompt you to paid subscription but choose the free one!!)
Open your profile → API keys
Create a key → copy it

2 – Rez the Weather Sculpts (You will find them inside the box "WEATHER SCULPT SET V8A (BOX)".

Rez the weather sculpts across your region - around buildings etc -
I recommend going on infra-red mode (Firestorm) by clicking CONTROL+ALT+T.
Select all sculpts →LINK THEM ALL and insert on the root prim (just select them all) and insert the script called "OpenSIM ONLINE SCULPT V8A (SLAVE)". (*)

(*) THIS SCRIPT AND ALL OTHERS USED ON THIS SYSTEM can be found at the box called "SCRIPTS USED V8A (BOX)".

3- Insert some of the textures included on the "TEXTURES FOR SCULPTS V8A (BOX)" that can be found inside the box "SCRIPTS USED V8A (BOX)"
Textures on the root prim of the linked sculpts MUST be "clear,r1,r2,r3,r4,sr1,sr2,sr3,s1,s2,s3 and s4 to script work perfectly. By default, all pieces of sculpts have already the needed textures so to not worry :)

4 –SET UP THE SYSTEM:
Rez the controller "OpenSIM Online Weather Controller V8A (MASTER) 02 prims" and click it. A dialog menu (blue menu) will prompt:
-> Choose the name of the city (English only - other languages or misspelled, script won`t fetch information). If a city name like Springfield (USA) is selected and there are 5 on that country, script will select a random one - on these cases, type "Springfield,IL,US" (Illinois, United States) so script will fetch information from the correct place. Another option is also select by lat/lon mode (latitude/longitude).
-> Click again, and insert the API KEY generated by the website.
-> Click once more, now insert the interval. and that s it.
It will send information to all soundboxes, sculpts, thunderboxes rezzed if in within same region!
Rez the display board next to the controller "OpenSIM Online Weather Display Board V8A (SLAVE) 11 prims"
-> Click the controller and click the "Update Now" button.
This action updates the info on the display board.

***** Please be patient. All changes on the dialog box, script may take up to 15 seconds to fetch the information!*****************************

5 – Optional: Add Sound & Thunder & Cloud & Nothern Lights:
Plays drizzle, rain, and blizzard sounds when told by the controller..
If no bad weather: plays birds (day) or crickets (night).

In version V8A, there are now two types of SoundBoxes:

OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V8A (SLAVE MAIN);
OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V8A (SLAVE SLAVE).

How to set up:

-Rez as many “OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V8A (SLAVE SLAVE)” objects as needed in your region (optional);
- Link them all together;
- Rez only one “OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V8A (SLAVE MAIN)”;
- Link all the previously linked SoundBoxes to this one.

Important: For this to work, “OpenSIM ONLINE SOUNDBOX V8A (SLAVE MAIN)” must be the root prim (the last object selected when linking). It is the box that contains the script.

And voilà — you now use one script for all SoundBoxes, and the sound will be emitted from each of them in near-perfect synchronization.

(ps) I recommend rezing them close to buildings or common public areas. DO NOT rez the sounboxes too close to each other. Believe me ,Spam sound will be unpleasant for the visitors and it won`t sound natural to your ears!

SOUNDBOXES NOW HAVE THE NIGHT SOUND (THE CRICKETS) SUPPRESSION!
* The script checks the object’s latitude and the current month!
* Tropics (≤ latitude 30°) → night sounds always play.
* Polar regions (≥ latitude 60°) → night sounds are always blocked.
* Mid-latitudes (latitude 30°–60°) → gradual suppression:

* In winter months (depending on latitude), night sounds are blocked.
* In summer months, "night" sounds play normally.
* The script stops "night" sound if suppression applies; "day","rain", "drizzle" and "snow" sounds always play normally.

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-> Opensim ONLINE THUNDERBOX V8A (SLAVE):
Plays a thunder sound and flashes lightning when told by the controller.
When rezzed, by default it is invisible, please go to infra-red mode (control alt+t) to see and resize it to your needs.
PS. To test it, please add as a hud (or just add it) the "OPENSIM
Thunder Caller (MASTER) HUD" and click it. Once you see the size and position are ok, this script is no longer necessary.
Be patient. Thunder sound and the lighting will show on a random interval of time from 10 seconds to 05 minutes.

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-> OpenSIM ONLINE CLOUD V8A (SLAVE):
4x4 sized sculpt cloud to rez in your region - It will show when the weather conditions told by the controller when it asks to. Otherwise it will remain invisible.
No setup needed

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-> OpenSIM ONLINE Aurora Borealis V8A (SLAVE).
4x4 sized mesh to rez in your region - it will show only at nights (sun position OpenSIM ONLINE EEP ADDON (SLAVE) V8A
This add-on automatically changes the region EEP sky according to the weather conditions received from the OpenSim Online Weather Controller.

1. Rez the object named:
"OpenSIM Online EEP ADDON (SLAVE) V8A 01 prim"
2. Place it anywhere in the region.
3. Ensure the following EEP settings are present inside the prim inventory:
TCLEAR
PCLEAR
PCLOUDY
CLOUDY
FOGGY

4. The script will listen for weather data sent by the Weather Controller and automatically apply the corresponding EEP sky.

PERMISSIONS REQUIRED
The object must be rezzed by the Region Owner or by a user with Estate Manager rights.
Otherwise the script will not have permission to change the region environment.

IMPORTANT NOTES
• This add-on changes only the region EEP sky preset according to the weather condition.
• It does NOT modify the region time offset.
• It does NOT change the day length or sun cycle.
• These parameters remain controlled by the region’s existing environment settings.

OPERATION
Once rezzed and running, the add-on works automatically.
No configuration or user interaction is required.

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-OpenSIM LIGHTHOUSE ADDON (SLAVE) V8A — 07 prims

OVERVIEW
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The Lighthouse Add-on integrates with the OpenSim Online Weather System. It listens for weather data broadcast by the Weather Controller (Master) and responds automatically:

• When fog or reduced-visibility conditions are detected, the lights turn ON and
a fog horn sounds at regular intervals. (once each 90 seconds)
• When conditions clear, the lights return to their normal automatic day/night cycle.


IMPORTANT — READ BEFORE REZZING
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This add-on comes in TWO separate pieces:

1. The lighthouse building
2. The light beam with reflector

⚠ DO NOT LINK THEM TOGETHER. They must remain as two independent objects.


SETUP
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Simply rez both pieces in your region. No additional configuration is required.
The system works SIM-wide regardless of where the objects are placed.


LIGHT MODES
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Click the reflector (owner only) to cycle through the available light modes:

Mode 0 — Lights Always Off
Mode 1 — Lights Always On
Mode 2 — Automatic (day/night cycle) ← default

Note: During active fog conditions, the lights and fog horn sound are always forced ON regardless of the selected mode. When conditions clear, the previous mode resumes automatically.


TESTING
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To verify the lighthouse is working correctly, attach the included HUD:

"OPENSIM Lighthouse FOG HORN Caller (MASTER) HUD V8A (add me)"

This HUD allows you to manually trigger the fog horn and confirm the system
is responding as expected.


WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT ACTIVATE THE SYSTEM
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The lighthouse activates under the following weather conditions:

Mist · Smoke · Haze · Dust Whirls · Fog
Sand · Dust · Volcanic Ash · Squalls · Tornado


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📌 Notes

-Keep your API key private — free plan allows ~1,000 calls/day (enough if you set 15-minute intervals).
-Make sure city name is spelled correctly in English.
After changing settings or resetting the script, it may take up to 15 seconds for the menu to reload and fetch the new information to display.
BE PATIENT!

Don’t worry — your settings are saved inside the prim in case of script replacement, script or SIM reset!

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FAQ

1 – What does “Master” and “Slave” mean?

Master script = The boss.
Goes online to fetch live weather.
Sends the result (via channel messages) to all connected objects.
Slave script = The worker.
Never goes online (saves lag). Just listens for the Master’s messages and updates textures, sounds, or lights.

📡 Example:
Master says: “Weather code 502 = heavy rain”.
All Slaves hear it → they switch to rain textures and respective sound.

👉 In short:
Master = speaks.
Slave = listens.
Channel = the walkie-talkie frequency they use.
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2 – Does the script works on a certain distance or on the whole region?
- It works SIM-wide, no matter if your SIM is 1x1 or 12x12 or if any object from this weather system is rezzed 1,000 meters high (*). it will work!
(*) Certain grids limit script activity up to - from 4,000 to 10,000 meters max high - check with your grid owner!

3- Can I rez more than 1 cluster of sculpts on my region?
Yes! Here an example on what I do on my 8x8 SIM called TROMSO: 8x8 VAR with 4 different places, so I put the "OpenSIM ONLINE SCULPT V8A (SLAVE)" on each of the clusters!. no matter how many cluster you have on your region, they ALL call just a single API from website!
SO LOW LAG FOR YOUR REGION!

4- I rezzed the SOUND BOXES but I only hear the birds or just hear the crickets?
- Make sure the sky (EEP) (**) is time zoned. If you play day on your sim (static sky), script reads the sun position on the sky. If sun is =>8 degrees above the horizon ,script will be told its DAY! If < 8 degrees, script will be told its NIGHT!

(**) EEP that come with this weather system are properly time zoned.

5- I rezzed the "OpenSIM Online Cloud V8A (SLAVE)" and I don`t see anything!
- If you have rezzed the controller before, if it fetches info from website and it says it not cloudy", the "OpenSIM Online Cloud V8A (SLAVE)" will remain invisible (100% transparent). - One still can see it on infra red mode (CONTROL+ALT+T)

6- Why all these boxes with the scripts, sounds, textures? Do I need them?
- It just in case one deletes something by accident so one can always recover it. Also, I do it for preventing assets lost -specially if one is from other grid!

7- I rezzed my controller, set all sculpts and sound box. I select city but nothing work. What could it be?
- Make sure city is well written in English. Also, it happens that on 1st time one rezzes the controller, it can act like this. so just reset script!
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🎉 Final Notes

This script was originally created years ago for my region by my friend Satyr Aeon (aka Malaka) and now it has been fully enhanced/ modified by ChatGPT, DeepSeek AI, Gemini AI and Claude AI.

Enjoy and share it — always FREE & FULL PERM!
— Jimmy Olsen

Drift to Coralys, where suspended islets pierce a phosphorescent sea and waterfalls whisper ancient legends beneath copper roofs.

Make your way between enigmatic towers and veiled paths: every corner holds a surprise—a forgotten sanctuary, a lighthouse that shouldn't exist, or a stone path leading further than you imagine.
Teleport, but listen: Coralys is not just to be seen, it's to be felt—let its mysteries call to you.

FR
- Dérivez vers Coralys, où des îlots suspendus percent une mer phosphorescente et des cascades murmurent d'anciennes légendes sous les toits de cuivre.
- Frayez-vous un chemin entre des tours énigmatiques et des sentiers voilés : chaque recoin recèle une surprise — un sanctuaire oublié, un phare qui ne devrait pas exister ou un chemin de pierre menant plus loin qu'on ne l'imagine.
Téléportez-vous, mais écoutez : Coralys n'est pas seulement à voir, c'est à ressentir — laissez-vous appeler par ses mystères.

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