Lots of news and views from around Opensim in the past couple of weeks... like this:
The French-speaking community inaugurated a new garden of memory on Francopholie
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/french-respects.html
Neverworld reorganized their continents
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/a-var-var-better-thi...
Safari went to see Anachron Young's Mystic paradise
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/the-mysteries-of-atl...
Safine took us swimming
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/super-scuba.html
@EllenTiratzo organized a message from us all to Verna Avril
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/love-to-verna.html
Alien encounters on OSgrid with Geo perez
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/signs-and-visions-on...
We found out more about Hogwarts and Animesh from Taarna Welles
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/domadun-fun.html
A tour of Paris with Ana, Nadir, and friends
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/anas-paris.html
Khiron Ametza tells her story
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/khirons-voice.html
and finally, some background to tomorrow's big anniversary on Craft
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/crystal-craft.html

Another fun project. "The Legend of La Mariecomo" She was a legendary witch of south-east New Brunswick Canada, who lived from 1838 - 1910. She was like the Marie Laveaux of Canada. I learned of her while studying my Mi'kmaq and French ancestry. I think we have a few people from that area in OpenSim. If anyone knows of her story, I would love to hear from you.

There is a book that is out of print, unfortunately: La mariecomo: Roman (Collection Les Romanciers du jour ; R-112) (French Edition)

"Mariecomo is the story of an Acadian witch (born in 1838, died around 1910) who made the rain and the good weather during the second half of the 19th century in the Acadian villages of the southeast coast of New Brunswick. From Cap-Pelé to Richibouctou, it was the "country of Mariecomo" and like the other sorcerers, witches, spellcasters, fortune tellers, readers of the black books, the Little and Great Albert, the Richibouctou Tears, celebrants of black masses, white and black magic, etc., Mariecomo was part of the "sect" that the world called the "sorcerers of the Coast"."

15 Jahre Dorenas World.
Freitag 17.1.2025
Rock-House
mit DJ Anachron

Beginn 19:00 Uhr

Ihr könnt auf uns zählen!
Ein Programm im Rahmen der Events zum Jubiläum
15 Jahre Dorenas-Welt

Ende wie immer um Mitternacht.
Hypergrid : dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon

15 years of Dorenas World.
Friday 17.1.2025
Rock-House
with DJ Anachron
Starts at 7:00 p.m.
You can count on us!
A program as part of the anniversary events
15 years of Dorenas World
Ends as always at midnight.
Hypergrid: dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon .

Marianna of Monets jewlery wanted to honor Trizzys legacy by creating a PBR Pendant for all of her friends and everyone to enjoy.

You can pick it up at grid.myvirtualbeach.com:8002:Rayvn's Roost Concourse

Blessed Yuletide from The Starchilds!
Let this be my gift and Blessing to you: 'May, when give the choice, you always choose kindness. For you are all Children of the Earth and Starry Heavy, but your race is of Heaven Alone'.
For it's when the choice is the hardest to make, that becomes the most meaningful. May, when blame, when criticism, when frustration are the easy paths, you still make the hardest choice to be kind. For in this dwells a great Mystery of the quality of humankind.
As Miradola portrayed:
'We have given thee, Adam, no fixed seat, no form of thy very own, no gift peculiarly thine, that thou mayest feel as thine own, have as thine own, possess as thine own the seat, the form, the gifts which thou thyself shalt desire. A limited nature in other creatures is confined within the laws written down by us. In conformity with thy free judgment, in whose hands I have place thee, thou art confined by no bound; and thou wilt fix limits of nature for thyself. I have placed thee at the centre of the world. Neither heavenly nor earthly, neither mortal nor immortal have we made thee. Thou, like a judge appointed for being honourable, art the moulder and maker of thyself; thou mayest sculpt thyself into whatever shape thou dost prefer. Thou canst grow downward into the lower natures which are brutes. Thou canst again grow upward from thy soul's reason into the higher natures which are divine'.
Bright Blessing!

OUT NOW: Pack Scars v2 and Plastic Bandage add-ons for EvoX
Another two pack along with the vibe of the previous two.
A face scars pack for EvoX with 6 different variations
A plastic bandage pack compatible with BOM

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/88/2...

Pixey and Harmony (Jojo), owners of Pendle Hollow and Mermaid's Cove, send love and prayers to all of those affected by Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton. Pixey is in Florida and has been evacuated to safer ground. Stay safe everyone!

@@@@@@ FUNNY ALIEN NPCs (*) WITH CRAZY SONGS COLLECTION @@@@@@
---------------------- updated October 09th 2024 -----------------------
(*) NPC Killer HUD included.

By request, NPCs you could see at sims at EUROPA now available at LIGHT and SOUND MUSEUM, SOUND SECTOR, BOX 07 for FREE AND FULLPERM!

01- ALIEN BEATLES, singing "Yellow Subarine";
02- ALIEN MADONNA, singing, "Like a Virgin";
03- STARWARS ALIEN PERFORMERS, singing "Cantina in Mos Asley";
04- EDITH-ALIEN-PIAF, singing "Je ne regrette rien";
05- Alien singing "I just pooped in my pants";
06- LORD SITH and STORMTROPPERS, singing "I`m too sexy for my shirt";
07- MARILYN-ALIEN-MONROE, singing "Diamonds are the best girls friend;
08- REDNECK ALIEN, singing "Big Rock Candy Mountain";
09- THE ALIEN CHORDETTES, singing "Lollipop";
10 -TINY ALIENS, singing "We are the world".
11- DEE-ALIEN-LITE, singing "Grooves in the heart";
12- ALIEN FRANK SINATRA, singing NEW YORK, NEW YORK.

Nestled down a quaint path, you'll discover the newly opened Nailed It! salon. Inside, you'll find an array of 6 fresh nail options tailored for the modern, on-the-go woman.
Four of the styles are designed to fit the nails of Simona, Xara, and potentially Athena, while two come with their own custom nails.
The Belle Nails collection offers longer-than-standard tips in a vibrant selection of 30 colors. For those seeking a bold look, the Coffin Nails come in 21 distinctive hues and styles, featuring an extra-long, tapered shape.
We hope you'll stop in and enjoy the latest nail trends and offerings at Nailed It!

Teaching myself pbr materials. Very different process to get those materials into OS. This is the clearest comparison yet of the difference between legacy materials and pbr materials. The one on the left was the best I was able to do with regular materials using only the original diffuse, normal, and specular textures. The one on the right uses all the original textures and shows them correctly.

==[OUT NOW] Paxton Skin Fatpack for EON EvoX==
Check out the new Paxton skin Fatpack for EON EvoX.
Comes in 10 different light tones matching the Dali Body skin tones.
Similar Ethan and Eros.

Uber: hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/88/2...

Opensim - there is so much out there to see ! Here are a few recent posts about a few of the interesting and fun people and places you can experience.
The new Safari season continues tomorrow at 12.00
Recent news from the OSWF:
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/09/fair-dos.html
Find out more about Genie Fegte:
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/09/on-offworld.html
Safari season starts on a fantasy sim in Pangea
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/09/safari-fall.html
The wonderful Marpil Grafenwalder shows us around her home
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/09/tierra-de-marpil.htm...
A new project for bringing the French community closer together
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2024/09/call-it-communaute.h...

"Drama is like dog crap. The more you stir it, the more it stinks."

New Project, Interior Decoration Ideas. Find The Beach House @ hg.ansjelagrid.com:28002:Wonder

This time a Beach House, I made some modifications to it. Complete furniture & Decorated. Almost everything is copy for your own delight & creativity. Hope you like it
Hugs Bebe

New landscaping has arrived! I am obsessed! Meadows and bushes and trees and flowers! I put a big red glowing NEW sign above them. When you land, face the store and walk to the right then left at the corner. You can't miss them. You will find "New" signs to identify recent additions in the shop. More architecture is now available as well. Thanks for visiting. All are welcome.

VAL's COCK 4.0

now with Intuitive Materials / Colors HUD
Compatible with Val's small Thong Bulge
+ 4 cock positions for the thong

features:
Cock control accessible by YOU, the PUBLIC or your GROUP.
Blacklist / whitelist
Cock position: flaccid, erect1, erect2, erect3, erect4, erect5
+ 4 cock position available with the Thong Only (big bulge, bulge, Semi tucked, tucked)
2 cum selection available. 1 drip mode, 1 pee mode.
CUT / UNCUT Skin for your cock.
2 Toys : cock cage and ring piercing.
2 cock sizes: regular and small
Intuitive Materials / Color Hud :
. 9 Materials to choose from :
Textiles, Latex, Plastic, Silicone,
Transparent, Glass, Diamond,
Fluorescent, Metal
. +180 colors to pick from
Change cock color to fit your skin color.
Change the material and colors for all parts of the cock / toys
Compatible with Val's Small Thong Bulge 2.0+ (cock inside the thong)
Compatible with SJ Cum System
Compatible with NPC Companion 2.22+
Several animations for your Avatar: Jerk, doggy position, etc,
Bento head control, open your mouth from xSmall to Large as well as tongue option.
Position your avatar.
Access the cock either through the menu (click on cock) or from the HUD.

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/ValLands/1180/815/52
http://www.vallands.ca


If you find my work valuable and want to contribute and help me keep working on, please send your donations or come rent a few weeks in Glossy Island.

Thank you for your generous donations.
https://paypal.me/valr300?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US

Well after a hiatus due to RL, I am slowly rebuilding the sim, at the moment there isn't much in the way of goodies. However, I will be working like a mofo to get items brought to the store for you. Please be patient whilst I work on the sim (I am doing this on my own).

Hopefully see you soon, drop by and say hello!

Discover the Chapel of Tranquility: Your Sanctuary Awaits

Step into the Chapel of Tranquility, the perfect addition to your town. From the moment you enter, you’ll feel an immediate sense of peace and calm, enveloped by the sacred atmosphere of this serene space.

Unlike a traditional church, which serves as a gathering place for communal worship, a chapel is designed for personal reflection or small, intimate gatherings. Here, you can worship and reflect on your own terms—no need for a pastor or priest. This space is yours to experience in solitude or with a few close companions.

The chapel features a bell tower that chimes on the hour, adding a touch of timeless grace. You can also touch the bell to hear its resonant tone at any time. The benches offer a variety of animations, with two different poses in each of the four benches.

At the altar, you’ll find scripted animations to enhance your worship experience. The Eucharist plate and goblet are also scripted, allowing you to partake in communion with the Body of Christ (wafer) and the Blood of Christ (wine). Simply add either to immerse yourself in this sacred ritual.

To further enrich your experience, a leather-bound Bible, a Hymnal, and altar candles are included. All of these items are neatly boxed and placed beside the altar for your convenience.

The Chapel itself is available in a box located outside the entrance, and arrows on the street will guide you there. While visiting, take a moment to explore the other architectural wonders in the region—all handcrafted over the years and freely available to help you build your sim.

Made for my Christian friends, I hope you will enjoy this chapel as much as I did building it. Peace, Love, and Light! ~*Star*~

Anyone here missing a chicken???

My secret test lap today on the new go-kart track in Pangea was unfortunately not accident-free..... :(

If you fancy banning me just-for-fun from one of the last places on the display board or seriously want to train for the big race for Pangeagrid's birthday in October, the track is officially open to all visitors!!!!

You can get all the info on how the track works at the GoKart Rezzer near the landing point...

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https://opensimworld.com/hop/92659

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Vermisst hier jemand ein Hühnchen???

Meine heimliche Proberunde heute auf der neuen GoKartBahn in Pangea verlief leider nicht unfallfrei..... :(

Wer Lust hat, mich Just-for-Fun von einem der letzten Plätze auf dem Anzeigeboard zu verbannen oder ernsthaft für das große Rennen zum Pangeagrid-Geburtstag im Oktober trainieren möchte, die Bahn ist offiziell für alle Besucher freigegeben!!!

Alle Infos wie die Bahn funktioniert erhaltet ihr am GoKart-Rezzer in der Nähe des Landepunkts...

*MAGABAGA MALL* SCI FI ALIEN FREEBIES* is now at ground area, closed to INTERSIM pyramid station. Access can be done by walking from TP station or rezzing the interphasic magabaga bubble. Also, CHEZ WATTO has new location.
Enjoy :)

The MAGABAGAS intersim maglevs are now rezzed by rezzers available on all INTERSIM AREAS in all regions(but the sandbox).
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Intructions on how to use it are in MAGABAGA and in English and its super easy:
01- Click the rezzer;
02 - Once maglev shows up, take a seat;
03- Wait for 10 seconds and maglev will start run automatically, crossing allover the eight (4x4s) regions!! (*)
Have fun!
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(*) Thx @cliffordhangar AMV who gave me the hint on fixing the script to keep objects rezzed remaining inworld after a SIM crossing. and Thx also @lonewolf AKA Furball that had sent me script that make it all work.

Einladung zum freien Trainig auf der Go - Kart Bahn auf der Pangea Grid bis zum 15 September
Am 13 Oktober wird dort ein Rennen statt finden ....dazu wird es aber noch weitere Infos geben in kürze.

Invitation to free training on the go-kart track on the Pangea Grid until September 15th
There will be a race there on October 13th...but there will be more information about that shortly.

hop://pangeagrid.de:8002/GoKartBahn/114/201/22

I wanted to leave it at that - but thought I would bring at least 1 face skin + eyes to go with the skin tones!
Bear in mind it's in a new location (since I plane to bring some more items on this theme): hop://playground.darkheartsos.com:8002/Boutiques%20NE/85/2...

Simon Stålenhag display at:

hg.osgrid.org:80:Mech Lab

Simon Stålenhag a Swedish artist, musician, and designer specialising in retro-futuristic digital images focused on nostalgic Swedish countryside alternate history environments.
The settings of his artwork have formed the basis for the upcoming film The Electric State.
To Explore Simons Artwork at Mech Lab teleporter to: 02 STORE district.
You will find the fan Gallery celebrating the work.