Ein neues Jahr heißt neue Hoffnung, neues Licht, neue Gedanken und neue Wege zum Ziel. Einen guten Start ins Jahr 2022 das wünsch ich Euch!
A new year means new hope, new light, new thoughts and new ways to the goal. I wish you a good start into the year 2022!

The Snowfall Expanse
https://youtu.be/44iGtczRJjQ
Go in skates and a scarf, you can have fun in the snow, it is very big you need time to visit it, there are ski slopes in the mountains, then you can go to the Christmas market, visit the castle and the house of Santa Claus. Don't be in a hurry or don't enjoy this region, have fun, thanks to everyone it was a great job.

Bonjour, hello, guten tag
J'ai beaucoup de problémes, I have many problems
avec mon ordinateur, win-shit, viewer, adsl connection et autre, and other
I make a break, une pause
à bientôt
see you soon
kisses kuss bisoux

Pink Floyd - In the Flesh! Or is it In the Mesh? Ernest and I spent all day bringing album cover art to life today. A different spin on art, but the installations are pretty amazing to see! Come by Battersea and see for yourself!

The Art Factory is about art and artists. At The Art Factory, we display art; we appreciate art; we learn about art; and, we promote art. We have over a dozen galleries dedicated to in-world artists, where they show their innovative creations. As such, we are beginning a feature called Meet the Artist.

This week we want to introduce to you, the very talented Nice Minik.

Ms. Minik, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your art?
My interest for VL-Photography started back in InworldZ with some photos of dancing Avis.
In 2017 the "Nice Minik" on OSG was created to try out "hypergriding" and to build a photo-studio with backdrops and "flat" lighting for Avi photo sessions.A visit of Ellen and Ernest in my first little gallery changed my virtual life.
Since that day I explored the photo-features of Firestrom and tried a lot of light-effects to make my inworld-photos more interesting. It comes in handy to be a prim builder (for certain backgrounds) and I also learned to create poses in the meantime.

And what are you doing artistically now?
Nowadays I can display model-sessions and themed series at "the Art Factory". And I was able to create some issues of the Stark Magazine.

So, what's the motivation behind your work?
Some of my work just tries to show beauty. Some may be a bit provocative. But I always try to find the mood, lighting and angle to take photos, that "tell a story". And sometimes I can even achieve that goal.
One thing stayed consistently through my development as an inworld-photographer: what you see is what I saw. That means, that I never do after-works on my photos.

What do you enjoy most about creating art in virtual worlds?
Besides that, I very much like to show virtual life in a way, that makes viewers enjoy what I enjoyed or maybe get an impulse to think about certain aspects.

Thank you for the interview, Ms. Minik!

Please stop by The Art Factory Reloaded and check out Nice Minik's art! It won't disappoint!

Living with friends ...
Amazing community
wir sind mal wieder mächtig stolz auf unsere Leute. Einfach weil sie sind wie sie sind,
weil sie " living with friends" nicht nur als geklauten Slogan nehmen,
sondern dieses feeling jeden Tag leben. Dafür sind wir sehr dankbar .

Ein aufregendes Jahr liegt hinter uns.
Wir hatten Verluste.
Manche taten weh, manche weniger.
Wir hatten aber auch Gewinne
Der größte Gewinn war
Teil einer funktionierenden, lebensfrohen, lebendigen Gemeinschaft geworden zu sein.
Teil eines Grids zu sein,in dem Freundschaft nicht nur ein geklauter Werbeslogan ist.
Teil eines Grids zu sein, dass eigenständig zurecht kommt.

Dafür sind wir sehr dankbar. Unseren Bewohnern und allen, die uns dies ermöglicht haben, wie auch unseren zahlreichen Besuchern.
Möge die Zeit der bollernden Heizungen und prasselnden Kamine die Herzen der Menschen erwärmen und der Duft der Tannenbäume
all den Menschen die schlechten Gedanken vertreiben

Wir wünschen Euch allen ein besinnliches Weihnachtsfest, einen sensationell schönen Start ins neue Jahr und bleibt gesund.

Euch allen ein besinnliches und herzerwärmendes Weihnachtsfest

wünschen Euch Nasti und Rudi vom Soul Grid

*** LARCH TREE V- Larix sibirica V3 (version 3). Thx my friend Alfred (from sim WELCOME (https://opensimworld.com/hop/85057/) she gave a better model for these trees as seen at RL, so I could work on blender - once more released at FLORA, BOX 04, FOREST AREA (ground area). All FREE and FULL PERM. Seasonal textures included and leaves has a soft animation. Enjoy :)

CHERRY TREES PACK * FREE and FULL PERM available at FOREST AREA (ground) at BOX02. Animated particles are in mesh and separated prim so u can remove it when playing seasonal (textures inside). Enjoy :)

For years I relied on the animations and systems created by others, never imagining I would one day be creating my own. This week that changed.

I have successfully created my first custom surfboard system, complete with a new board script and original animations. The project is still a work in progress as I continue fine-tuning movements, adjusting timing, and creating additional tricks and poses, but the foundation is now fully working.

This achievement marks the realization of a longtime dream. A huge thank you goes to my friend Ferd Frederix (@ferdfrederix), who pointed me to the correct Avastar tutorial and helped me finally understand the animation workflow. Once everything clicked, I was able to create, export, and test my own animations in OpenSim.

Over the coming weeks I will be refining the animations, creating new tricks, and improving the overall surfing experience. When the project reaches the next stage, Ferd and I plan to publish a complete how-to guide through Outworldz, along with the animations I created, so others can learn the process and begin creating their own custom animations as well.

It's exciting to move from simply using content to actually building the tools and animations myself. This is only the beginning, and I can't wait to see where the next wave takes me.

Image - A much needed break (I had been coding and animating for hours)

I did it! I signed with a Music Distributor! These songs are to be released on June 13-15 to radio stations and stores all over the planet! Captured By The Wolf is a re-recording because the original was not my voice, as we didn't have the feature of using our own voices yet.
Thank you for all of your support, listening to my music and watching the videos. You are the best friends ever!
In case anyone is wondering what this has to do with OpenSim? Everything! I have been building the brand a long time, all around my avatar from Tenth Dimension Grid. She is the face, the persona, the only one anyone will ever see. The website, everything has been leading up to this moment where everything I do, the grid, the regions, the music, all of it is interconnected. This is just another step in the journey you all have been walking with me all along. We are all part of the virtual universe. You are all a part of my world and I am forever thankful for each and everyone of you.

**Vasco Skin FATPACK for EvoX FORD OUT NOW!**
Aaaand in line with the new MATURE release...This amazing fatpack with a more 'aged' (wiser!) look, on darker tones.
It's tailored for the FORD EvoX Head.
- Comes in 6 different dark tones
- Brow and Browless options
- Includes head and brow shapes

Taxi:hop://sanctumastra.com:8002/StarchildShoppe/148/164/27

Hello again from flamflock country.....
there were some nasty bugs in previous releases, all fixed now.
as u see in the pic, I tested a flock of 1145......steady as a rock and extrme low eps and zero! lag.....still find it hard to believe myself:)
Flamsie-2.0 is now available in my zzhop @ Zweet ZurroundingZ.
I'd love to hear your findings!
Good luck, have fun,Peter

Kleidung für Frauen ( LaraX, Athena, Legacy + Perkey, Reborn+Waifu and Petite)
Kleidung für Männer ( Gianni, Legacy and Jake)
Schönen Feiertag Euch allen!!!! 😉😎

Clothing for women (LaraX, Athena, Legacy + Perkey, Reborn+Waifu and Petite)
Clothing for men (Gianni, Legacy and Jake)
Happy holidays everyone!!!! 😉😎

The bus group has actually split up. While one group is still busy with preparations for St. Patrick's Day, the other group has moved on and is looking forward to Easter. Unfortunately, the Easter Bunny wasn't very amused. If you are looking for nice easter decoration, this is the place. Also a new theme arrived to the sim

BK‑Mode: Neue Looks, neue Laune, neuer Glam‑Kick!

BK‑Mode hat den Shop wieder ordentlich aufgemischt – und zwar mit einer Ladung frischer Outfits, die so viel Energie haben, dass selbst dein Avatar kurz überlegen könnte, ob er jetzt eine eigene Fashion‑Show starten sollte. Die neuen Styles für Legacy Classic, Bombshell und Perky bringen genau die Mischung aus Eleganz, Frechheit und „Ich weiß, dass du mich anschaust“, die man auf dem Bild sofort spürt.

Die Legacy‑Teile wirken wie die souveräne Freundin, die immer weiß, was sie tut. Bombshell kommt mit dieser selbstbewussten „Ich betrete den Raum, und alle merken es“-Attitüde. Und Perky liefert die verspielte Note, die jedes Outfit ein bisschen lebendiger macht. Zusammen ergibt das eine Kollektion, die nicht nur gut aussieht, sondern auch richtig Spaß macht – ein Trio, das sagt: BK‑Mode macht keine halben Sachen.

Wer also Lust auf ein kleines Style‑Upgrade hat, findet jetzt im Shop jede Menge neue Favoriten. Egal ob elegant, mutig oder einfach nur „Wow“ – die neuen Looks sind bereit, deinen Avatar ein Stück mehr nach „Hauptrolle“ aussehen zu lassen.

Palm Beach is back… better than ever!
We’re thrilled to announce that the maintenance work at Palm Beach is finally complete!
We’re excited to share with you a brand-new area entirely dedicated to shopping, designed to give you the best experience in a beautifully renewed setting.
Women’s Area
You’ll find many outfits designed for: Legacy, Reborn, Lara X, Maitreya.
Men’s Area
Featuring outfits for: Gianni, Legacy Man.
But that’s not all…
You know how much we love hosting events and bringing music to life! This new shopping space is located in a completely redesigned area of Palm Beach. We’ve added a beautiful swimming pool that will host many outdoor events. Alongside the pool, you’ll find our charming bungalows dedicated to shopping, creating a unique experience that blends fashion, relaxation, and entertainment. We can’t wait to see you again and to organize many amazing events with you and for you!

See you at Palm Beach!
hop://newlifeitaly.com:8002/PalmBeach/220/354/24

I’m happy to announce that the second floor of my shop is now open!

Most items upstairs are currently set for sale at $0. You’ll also find a dedicated Art Deco section that I hope you’ll enjoy.

To get there, walk inside the shop and go around the front wall. You’ll see a large sign pointing to the stairs.

Please note that I’m still working on some pieces, and more items will be added soon. I’m also creating many new designs, so be sure to check back often.

Most of these items were created using Meshy and 3DAI Studio, along with plenty of imagination. They aren’t perfect. Much of this collection was made while Meshy6 was still in beta. Since its full release in January, the quality has improved significantly. Anything created after January reflects those improvements, and the quality will continue to get better going forward.

I hope you find something you love.

How I love it when people send me pictures of what they created on their region, with my snails :)
So cute!

These pictures, reviews, and im messages keep me going, thank you all for that.

huggg
Ansjela
hop://hg.ansjelagrid.com:28002/Eternity/545/616/24

Good news everyone!
You asked for it… we built it! 💪
The Display Name system™ is now available in TEST on LBSA and Event Plaza!
⚠️ Important information:
• This system does NOT behave 100% like Second Life®.
• There are cache update delays (this is intentional to prevent flood/spam issues).
• Display Names© cannot be set or reset in-world via your profile.
• All changes must be done exclusively through the website.
• ❌ No Display Name support for HG users.
👉 To set your Nickname (Display Name), please visit the OSgrid website.
This is a testing phase, so adjustments may happen depending on feedback. Thank you for pushing us forward when you ask, we listen.
⏳ Join the test : If everything runs smoothly for 1 month, the system will be deployed grid-wide.
Let’s test it together!