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Website: https://catronian.jouwweb.nl Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJgJgHEgvT8 Catronian Archipelago provides a place for sailors and roleplayers. Winter fair from 14 dec to 14 jan. Me...

Live streaming my desktop in world! Part of our new server infrastructure,

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Passion Jumanji: This is GREAT! I'm so thankful so many new options are coming to Wolf Territories Grid! Thank You Lone! Such a great idea for both streaming movies, where we can have Movie Nights and what nots and li... 2 years ago
Freitag 5.4.2024
Rock-House
mit DJ Anachron

Beginn 19:00 Uhr

Lasst euch überraschen!
Die zeitliche Abfolge traditioneller Programmteile wird in diesem Programm durchbrochen.
Wer nichts versäumen möchte, kommt zeitig

Ende wie immer um Mitternacht

Hypergrid : dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon
Infinity 21, Has been returned with a few little changes. ** Feel free to come and explore ! **** Events Have not been arranged at this time, Ty. Also Please, be Aware that for
now Infinity 22, Infinity Alpha and Infinity 11 are not at this time open for the public, due to move.
Heya Friends,
Today, humpday ;) , 8.15AM There will be a 2nd tour on Samsara, everyone is welcome to join, dinkies, just you... bring your friends and lets get that tour on the beautiful Region Samsara !!!

Yana is waiting for you to call you welcome on the port of Samsara

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Samsara/177/464/26

Wanna play with fire?


"Fire good!" by Jason O'Halloran is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.


Textures Trees & Scripts

that little store everyone is talking about

Zoree Jupiter Live
2-3:00pm
New Club Fire
Gentle Fire Grid
Semi Casual attire
hop://gentlefire.opensim.fun:8002/gentlefire.opensim.fun%3...


Patinha: I will go there! :) 2 years ago

For all you Xara/LaraX wearers come check out this new collection of Gowns
6 Different Style in Animal, Sequins, Florals, and Pastels.

The Witches Hud - New Release - Fixes: For some reason the broom travelled backwards in opensimulator 0.9.2.2. I fixed this. Also the arcane meeting place was phantom even though it wasn't set to phantom. I fixed this too. Get yours here: login.friends-grid.com:8002:Textures Trees, & Scripts at the Wizardry store. :) NOTE: if you try too use arcane spell above 4000 it will kick you out. For some reason you must only cast [Arcane] between 1 and 3999 meters high. It's a limitation of opensimulator. *The huds are hidden at the Wizardry store behind a secret bookcase. :) PLEASE RESET THE SCRIPTS IN THE HUD AND THE ATTACHMENT SO THEY WORK.
While SL embraces PBR in an attempt to embrace greater 'realism' using the increasingly creaky old technology we’re all familiar with there is a backlash among Generation Z and other younger demographics towards cutting edge gaming with hypereal graphics and an embracing of older, less graphically real aesthetics. Some of this may be down to the fashionable adoption of retro, as in the numbers buying things like typewriters and traditional film cameras, but is some of it also likely a backlash against the increasing trend for hyperrealism where it’s no longer really easy to spot something real from recorded game action.

I am not a gamer, hence there have been a few times when I’ve been watching videos purporting to be actions in the current Russo-Ukrainian war where the game graphics have been so good that they appear to be real, it’s only when one looks more intently that it becomes subtly obvious that it’s recorded game action and not footage of an actual battlfield encounter.

I’m aware of arguments that the graphics of SL/OS are ‘poor’ but I have never agreed as this is a very subjective area depending on so many different factors, such as the comparisons being made. Relative to Minecraft and Active Worlds the graphics of SL and Opensim are fantastic, but compared to a photograph or the hypereal renderings of high end computer graphics, very poor indeed. Personally I rather like the aesthetic of SL/Opensim and would argue that the aesthetics are neither good nor bad, but exactly what they are. I’m not arguing against hyperrealism for those who want it, but rather agruing that the current graphics are regarded as fine by the vast majority if those who use Opensim and SL.

This article in today’s Guardian prompted me to write the above after last week I read something about the implementation of PBR in Second Life. Sometimes maybe, less is more, and if the aesthetics of retro games are appealing to Generation Z and other demographics younger than the average found in Opensim, then maybe there is hope yet that our hobby will endure. After all, Active Worlds is now nearly in its 30th year, has a very faithful and dedicated community together with graphics that make Minecraft look good!

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/apr/02/why-are-yo...

RemmyRavenhurst: I am a tech dummy so don't really understand how PBR works but I can figure out that it will take a long time for people to implement for two reasons 1) People have invested so much in what they alre... 2 years ago

The region is upgraded and open again for visitors. Stop in and check it out you might like it. All are welcome to visit this ancient, historical land.

Let's talk about child avatar criteria for a moment.

This is Juno, my little in-world sister. Little as in one year younger. What she's wearing is something she isn't too unlikely to wear these days. It's still quite chilly outside after all.

Those of you who know her won't doubt that she's a grown-up woman. But there's a whole lot about her that may qualify her as an underage avatar. I'm not even joking.

Yes, on the one hand, protection against paedos and their unlawful ageplay is a necessity; see also Safine's most recent post: https://opensimworld.com/post/108176

On the other hand, paedos are trying to circumvent countermeasures. Add to this the most recent drama about Lindens being directly involved in sexual ageplay in Second Life.

As a result, sim owners ramp up their countermeasures. This goes well beyond more and more sims redefining the Adult rating as "G-rated, but no child avatars allowed". It's likely that the signs that an avatar is underage will be "upgraded", too.

And the wide-spread anti-underage paranoia has made them absolutely ridiculous quite a while ago already. There's so much that could qualify Juno here as a kid.

Let me sum it up.

First of all, her height. The most blatant sign and the only one that triggers auto-bans. She's "only" 1.74m which is 5'8½". Many childgates still run on default settings which ban everyone under 1.80m. And I guess their number will increase as more and more sim owners decide that 1.60m or 1.70m doesn't cut it anymore. I'm pretty sure Juno has fallen victim to childgates twice already.

The other criteria are purely visual.

Her shape is somewhat close to realistic. Her head is about ⅛ of her body height which is actually still a bit small for a real-life woman. By OpenSim standards, however, her head is rather large in comparison with her body height. This reeks of a kid shape.

Next, look at her skin tone. In early April in real life, this is a fairly typical skin tone. In OpenSim, however, grown-ups are basically required to have a deep tan. Even most goths have darker skins than Juno. The only avatars with such light skins are child avatars. Well, and Juno, but if you don't know her, you're easy to take her for a kid because her skin is so light.

Now, look at her face. Look at her lips. No pumped-up boat lips. This is what real-life lips look like, but in OpenSim, the only avatars with such thin lips are either male avatars or child avatars. Since she doesn't have a perma-stubble or a full beard, she can't be the former.

Anything else you notice about her face? Right, no make-up whatsoever. Practically all other adult female avatars out there at least wear lipstick. She doesn't even wear that. Well, sometimes she does, but not here, not now. Makes her look like a kid in comparison.

Speaking of make-up, look at her hands. No nail polish. AFAIK, not a single one of the popular female mesh bodies lets you go without nail polish. Especially Athena doesn't. So basically, if a female avatar doesn't wear nail polish, it's either a classic, mesh-less layer-and-prim avatar from, like, 2007 or a child avatar. And Juno doesn't look like she doesn't have a mesh body.

And her hair? Yes, that's a bob. In real life, it was a rather popular hairstyle in the 1960s. In OpenSim, hair significantly shorter than shoulder length is probably the second-most child-like girl hairstyle right after twin pigtails. As an adult woman, she should be expected to have a long lush mane. I've never seen a single female avatar with Paige hair. Black could be a saving throw because little girls are usually blond, but not necessarily.

Let's continue with her clothes.

She's covering a whole lot of skin, more than almost all other female avatars. Granted, most little girl avatars show a whole lot more skin, too. Just look at those super-short skirts that seem to be a requirement for underage girl avatars. But grown-up female avatars are basically expected to do the same. Thus, covering up makes her look less adult.

So does the rather loose fit of her clothes. Adult female avatars may be allowed to wear long denim jeans, but only of the skin-tight kind. But while Juno's jeans are labelled slim fit, they look rather like something a little boy could wear.

Her pullover gives the impression that she doesn't have a waist. You know what other avatars don't have much of a waist? Good thing she doesn't have a petite body because there's no petite variant of her body, otherwise she'd look almost flat in this pullover. Also, that shade of teal might be questionable at least. It'd be worse if that pullover was pink, but she doesn't have it in pink.

Finally, her footwear. She's wearing flat shoes. Adult female avatars are expected to always walk around on 6" heels. In fact, she's even wearing sneakers. Flat sneakers. Even tip-toe sneakers are questionable, but unless worn by a manly man, they're little girl material.

And if that wasn't enough, she's wearing them with white socks. The only hosiery adult female avatars may wear in OpenSim is nylon stockings, Zettai Ryouiki-style, showing skin on the thighs above. Socks are pretty much exclusively worn by children, so what does that make Juno?

I bet that if Juno wore this to events in places whose owners don't know her, chances are she'd be banned on the spot for being a kid. Good thing her usual party styles are of the kind that causes her to be accused of dressing like a grandma instead.

TrishiaOConnell: if no one like children avatars, why are there so many shops for childrens clothes? 2 years ago
My latest and probably most difficult memorial build, not that it was hard to do, but that it is a memorial to my very first pet who was so loyal, loving and protective. Wolfie was truly my best friend and to this day I miss him. He was half great Dane and half Siberian Husky and looked very much like a Canadian Timberwolf, hence his name. He was the most adorable puppy and grew into a beautiful and amazing adult dog. His memory will be forever treasured by me, but building the memorial brought a few tears to my eyes, I loved my boy.

Andremus Miklos: I know what you're talking about my friend, I miss my boy each and every day...Hugs 2 years ago
Casino stage and fountain area. The Jazz singers will soon have music to entertain you. This isn't a club with dj's...just that. The games are set up to play now. The race track is finished to be able to race the npc horse you rez with your friends, or try the obstacle course.
❮⇤«☊»⇥❯→»⇥❯→»⇥❯→»⇥❯→»❯
♥Đℐ❯OUR AWESOME Dj james
♥ᴡнєɳ❯6-8
♥Ѡнᴇʀᴇ❯ Badass harley lounge
♥тυηєѕ❯MIX
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hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Badass%20Club%20Land/395...
Party going strong come on over
❮⇤«☊»⇥❯→»⇥❯→»⇥❯→»⇥❯→»❯
♥Đℐ❯OUR AWESOME Dj james
♥ᴡнєɳ❯6-8
♥Ѡнᴇʀᴇ❯ Badass harley lounge
♥тυηєѕ❯MIX
❮⇤«☊»⇥❯→»⇥❯→»⇥❯→»⇥❯→»❯
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Badass%20Club%20Land/395...
Overwatch Sentry. Now by default it blocks the DWARF MESSIAH, aka Pagane Succubus who calls me a racist because it blocks short people. LOL hhahahahaha What? Just kidding it's not set to block Pagane but you can certainly add her name to the list. But Pagane is absolutely rabid about me being a racist against dwarfs. o.0 Nuttier than a fruitcake. You need to keep in mind you rabid fruitcake, IT'S ABOUT BLOCKING CHILDREN FROM GETTING INTO ADULT AREAS. I have no idea if there is even a single dwarf in the metaverse, but if there is, I could care less. Besides you do know that the OVERWATCH SENTRY has a white list for adding dinkies AND DWARFS to allow them access right? You egg with teeth. >:( Stop bothering me.
Today there will be one more special event for visitors to the GavezDois Art Gallery: an hour-long show by the excellent singer Putri , at 1:00 pm grid time (21:00 GMT), at Velazquez Bonetto Space.

Good music in a stunning space is what we have to offer to anyone who visits us today. We meet there.

hg.osgrid.org:80:GavezDois

Patinha: Certainly another great show! 2 years ago

GlennXpletive: I knew I shouldn't have eaten that eggs, bacon and bowl of Lucky Charms this morning. ;-p 2 years ago

NEW RELEASE

Littlefield Anniversary Region is now open to the public for the month of April! Come and help us celebrate 11 years in Opensim!

A Visit by night from our Welcome:

NEW CLOTHING
SN Bikini Sophia
Athena & Reborn
Alltime Moneygiver and Luckyshower at Beach
~NO RESELL~

Grand Opening of Flores Sea: A Spectacular Adventure Awaits!

We are thrilled to announce the official opening of Flores Sea, an enchanting destination for adventure seekers and explorers. As of today, Monday, April 1st, 2024, at 05:00 pm european time our gates are wide open, inviting you to immerse yourself in a world of natural beauty and thrilling experiences.

Visiting Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 4:00 PM to midnight (European Time)
What Awaits You:
Picturesque Landscapes: Flores Sea boasts numerous breathtaking locations waiting to be discovered.
Arrival Instructions: Upon arrival, take the teleporter (TP) to Wild Adventure. From there, you can access a variety of islands via our convenient boat rezzer.
The wild adventure Island has a lot to offer , take your time as there is a lot to see. We offer Surfing Rock climbing and jumping , Quad Rezzer, Elephant riding Rezzer, cozy hideaways and much more.

Island Exploration: Explore the hidden gems scattered across the archipelago. Crystal-clear waters, lush forests, and pristine beaches await your discovery.
Thrilling Activities: Whether you’re into surfing, rock climbing, or adrenaline-pumping jumps, by boat crossing caves, underwater world at the caves and naturist area Flores Sea has it all.
Cozy Retreats: Unwind in our cozy hideaways, where tranquility meets adventure.

There are also skippered sailing yacht tours throughout Flores Sea, upon request.

Adult-Only Experience: Please note that Flores Sea is an adult-only sim, ensuring a mature and respectful environment for all visitors.
Join Us!
We extend a warm invitation to all adventurers, thrill-seekers, and nature enthusiasts. Come experience the magic of Flores Sea—a place we’ve poured our hearts into creating.

Warm regards,

Crazy and Carmen Ever Owners, Flores Sea Adventure



Feierliche Eröffnung von Flores Sea: Ein spektakuläres Abenteuer erwartet euch!

Wir freuen uns, die offizielle Eröffnung von Flores Sea bekannt zu geben, einem bezaubernden Reiseziel für Abenteuersuchende und Entdecker. Ab heute, Montag, 1. April 2024, um 17:00 Uhr europäischer Zeit sind unsere Tore weit geöffnet und laden euch ein, in eine Welt voller natürlicher Schönheit und aufregender Erlebnisse einzutauchen.

Besuchszeiten:
Dienstags und donnerstags: 16:00 bis 24:00 Uhr (europäische Zeit)
Was euch erwartet:
Malerische Landschaften: Flores Sea bietet zahlreiche atemberaubende Orte, die darauf warten, entdeckt zu werden.
Ankunftsanweisungen: Nehmt nach euerer Ankunft den Teleporter (TP) zu Wild Adventure. Von dort aus könnt ihr über unseren praktischen Bootsrezzer eine Vielzahl von Inseln erreichen.
Das Wildlife Adventure hat viel zu bieten, nehmt euch Zeit, denn es gibt viel zu sehen. Wir bieten Surfen, Klettern und Springen, Quad-Rezzer, Elefantenreiten-Rezzer, gemütliche Rückzugsorte und vieles mehr.

Inselerkundung: Entdeckt die verborgenen Schätze des Archipels. Kristallklares Wasser, mit Booten durchfahrbare Höhlenwelt, Unterwasserwelten in der höhle und im Naturist Gebiet , üppige Wälder und unberührte Strände warten darauf, von euch entdeckt zu werden.
Aufregende Aktivitäten: Ob ihr euch für Surfen, Klettern oder adrenalingeladene Sprünge interessiert, Flores Sea hat alles zu bieten.
Gemütliche Rückzugsorte: Entspannt euch in unseren gemütlichen Rückzugsorten, wo Ruhe auf Abenteuer trifft.

Auf Anfrage werden auch Segelyachttouren mit Skipper im gesamten Flores-Meer angeboten.

Erlebnis nur für Erwachsene: Bitte beachtet, dass es sich bei Flores Sea um eine Simulation nur für Erwachsene handelt, die eine erwachsene und respektvolle Umgebung für alle Besucher gewährleistet.
Begleitet uns!
Wir laden alle Abenteurer, Abenteuerlustigen und Naturliebhaber herzlich ein. Kommt und erlebt die Magie des Flores-Meeres – eines Ortes, für dessen Erschaffung wir unser ganzes Herzblut eingesetzt haben.

Herzliche Grüße,

Crazy und Carmen Ever Owners, Flores Sea Adventure

Carmen Jewel: The region boasts an abundance of breathtaking natural landscapes, ideal for photography enthusiasts. 2 years ago

Steampunk Warehouse Acacia

The Ice Breaker arrives at The Mountain.

Hoppy Easter everyone who came out to the 4th Annual Bunny Bash.. Next Year Same Time Same Place.. hugs

We have upgraded to a VAR region, be patient with us as we rebuild:)

Gather ye thoughts and lay your plans well.
Come the dawn do not tarry, at the toll of the bell.
Castles hold secrets. How many? Who knows?
Be a feared not of shadows, or ghastly red glows.....

And in the darkness, will their cups runeth over, into the well of despair.


ToyBoy: Cool! 2 years ago

MSC Solution New Offre 2024

Many have tried. Many have died. And their bones turn to dust even now.

Small comfort, perhaps, but a welcome respite on your journey through the forests.

The ORIGINAL Latex Lounge Fetish Dance Easter Bunny Edition - with live DJ Molly Sheryffe - Tonight at 5pm Pacific!

Come join in for some great music and a great group of people who've been in the BDSM and Fetish business for over 10 years in Opensim! Free Bunny Outfits for the Ladies!!

Starts at 5pm PST!!
HG: lfgrid.com:8002:battersea
Lynnestra Parker & On The Rocks present Eggcellent Sunday
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM March 31st
DJ Maldrul will be playing a mix of No 1 Rock songs from across the decades as well as his signature selection of SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!

Come check out Rocky Shores where you can dance, surf, play Greedy, hang out and explore!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Airmid/478/97/23

who loves greedy the wife does?

we have boating.

Night view

Grandstand viewing area



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Advantis
Amazing region and blazing fast shopping :) Very well put together
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Anunnaki World Egypt
Aurora has a point, but, conversely, everything in the stores she mentioned, and pretty much every store in Opensim, is available (and was copied) from Secondlife anyway, so, do whatever you want to ...
Max Rilaxin 13 hours ago
Free Life Junky Junction
I love your roomy houses. I wish you had a couple of roomy Castles. Great place you have there Victor.
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Just a mish-mash of other stores. All the stuff is available in R. Lion, Starchild Shoppe, etc (with a much bigger range of items).
Aurora Starchild 2 days ago
Khonsara
Bellissima Land! Da visitare.
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Meow
Recently I have been working on a new fantasy region and I have made many, many trips to Meow. I have had so many trips they may start charging me rent. hahahah Meow offers amazing arrangeme...
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Vanaheim
I love living here. They even put out snow for Christmas ♥. I have to go shopping. Excited to check out the stores!
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A truly successful atmosphere, excellent textures, perfect construction. In short, a fantastic region. Worth seeing again and again...
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