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Toscanischer Flair , romantische Abende verbringen bei schöner Musik , Voicen in gemütlicher Runde mit netten Menschen ......komm auch du und sei dabei
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So many moralists ... OK too many. I don't understand it, please help me. You don't do everything yourself. You copy right and left. From people who give you everything free, copy mod transe. You do the same things on your land/sim. You block it for others. No mod no trans ...... DID YOU ASK YOURSELF AT WHICH RIGHT? ACROSS FROM YOUR PEOPLE? Do you understand the message Yes? Welcome to Opensim! :-)
Go to Google, learn what is Opensim Free spirit!
So viele Moralisten... OK zu viele. Ich verstehe es nicht, hilf mir bitte. Du machst nicht alles selner. Du kopierst rechts und links. Bei Menschen die Dir alles frei geben, copy mod transe. Die selben Sachen stellst Du an sin Land. Du sperrst es für andere. No mod no trans...... HAST DU DICH IRGEND WANN GEFRAGT: MIT WELCHEM RECHT? GEGENÜBER DEINEN MITMENSCHEN? Verstehst Du die Botschaft? Ja? Willkommen in Opensim! :-)
Gehe zu Google, lerne was Opensim Freigeist ist!
Go to Google, learn what is Opensim Free spirit!
So viele Moralisten... OK zu viele. Ich verstehe es nicht, hilf mir bitte. Du machst nicht alles selner. Du kopierst rechts und links. Bei Menschen die Dir alles frei geben, copy mod transe. Die selben Sachen stellst Du an sin Land. Du sperrst es für andere. No mod no trans...... HAST DU DICH IRGEND WANN GEFRAGT: MIT WELCHEM RECHT? GEGENÜBER DEINEN MITMENSCHEN? Verstehst Du die Botschaft? Ja? Willkommen in Opensim! :-)
Gehe zu Google, lerne was Opensim Freigeist ist!
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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.
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.
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I've been busy updating my Winter's Magic region with new trees and remodeling the lodge. I have a few Christmas gifts out already and will be adding more as time permits between now and Christmas.
This is where I'll be giving away all my Christmas props, so feel free to stop by and check back for new additions!
Winter's Magic
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This is where I'll be giving away all my Christmas props, so feel free to stop by and check back for new additions!
Winter's Magic
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Winter's Magic
Tromso with 1000m high mountains on the next region in WolfViewer
https://wolf-grid.com
| | GaiaHope: Hello!!! Did the water get shrunk down or do I not have something ticked? I don't see my big waves anymore... 3 days ago |
Leaf Settee set comes in 3 colors Blue Green and Cream. I will put them all in one box or take them separately .. ENJOY!
| | Govani13: Your furniture is very beautiful. By the way, in old, classic manor houses, it was precisely this playful quality that the owners desired something more than just a functional object. And that is exac... 5 days ago |
We are a little more than a week away from our MAIN EVENT and we decided to give "G-Forced" the AXE! In its place: Chaos Cheese Factory and this is no kiddie ride. Dirty Helga key-framed this one... I think my way is better! Come on down and try it out!
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Set your clocks for our MAIN EVENT:
Honoring all who contribute meaningfully to our platform.
The Ghost Of Linda Kellie - A compulsory Tribute
Sunday October 25th 11am -2PM
See our brochure for more details.
hop://xoaox.de:7000/Dismayland
Set your clocks for our MAIN EVENT:
Honoring all who contribute meaningfully to our platform.
The Ghost Of Linda Kellie - A compulsory Tribute
Sunday October 25th 11am -2PM
See our brochure for more details.
| | Xenon Darrow: Spax, you are DEMIGOD of coasters! 4 days ago |
Check out the INWORLD REVIEW channel on YouTube
We pull back the CURTAIN on our forthcoming TRIBUTE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G1hU1z1bS4
| | Jupiter Rowland: Maybe it's coincidence, maybe not, but while I had this episode running (I was listening to it more than actually watching it, admittedly), I was working on setting up the biggest collection of Linda ... 8 days ago |
Emmy just kicked off her set, and look at METRO right now!
The vibes are fantastic, and there's plenty more to come!
Take a look around in 360°. You might spot a familiar face! 😎
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The vibes are fantastic, and there's plenty more to come!
Take a look around in 360°. You might spot a familiar face! 😎
📍 hop://hg.noodle-soup.org:8002/Metro/112/124/1016
| | Suzi_Avonside: Amazing gig! 35 here at one point and never below 29. A great night and just what Emmy, probably the best DJ in Opensim needs. 11 days ago |
Chaos ensues at Wednesday at Midnight!
Well, it looks like the neighborhood just got a little stranger. Jack and Sally Skellington moved in over the weekend!
Their wonderfully crooked new home now sits among some rather familiar neighbors — the Addams Family and Beetlejuice. At this point, we’re not entirely sure who is lowering the property values.
Welcome to the neighborhood, Jack and Sally!
A very special thank you to Shirl TaintedAngel for creating Jack & Sally’s place!
Well, it looks like the neighborhood just got a little stranger. Jack and Sally Skellington moved in over the weekend!
Their wonderfully crooked new home now sits among some rather familiar neighbors — the Addams Family and Beetlejuice. At this point, we’re not entirely sure who is lowering the property values.
Welcome to the neighborhood, Jack and Sally!
A very special thank you to Shirl TaintedAngel for creating Jack & Sally’s place!
| | GaiaHope: I'm SO EXCITED!!!!! I been counting the days :D 15 days ago |
New Look, and over 200 new modern luxury Supercars just delivered.
Easy access no lag, Aprox 2000 Vehicles in all regions tp boards to get you where you need.
Take a look at my regions
Boats Region
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Alina Cars & Vehicles
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22
Alina Motorcycles
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Motorcycles/181/361/22
Alina Aviation
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Aviation/539/498/21
Alina Race Cars
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/915/185/22
More than just vehicles, lots of accessories.
If you cant find what you need ask me
Easy access no lag, Aprox 2000 Vehicles in all regions tp boards to get you where you need.
Take a look at my regions
Boats Region
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Boats/516/457/23
Alina Cars & Vehicles
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22
Alina Motorcycles
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Motorcycles/181/361/22
Alina Aviation
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Aviation/539/498/21
Alina Race Cars
hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Race%20Vehicles/915/185/22
More than just vehicles, lots of accessories.
If you cant find what you need ask me
| | SoA .BAD: A visit to Alina is always an experience. 18 days ago |
Nexora, region of Arkham Grid dedicated to original creations, innovation, and immersive virtual experiences.
Here you will find my collection of personally created scripts, HUDs, interactive systems, visual effects, animations, and special effects, all developed and designed by me for OpenSim. https://discord.gg/tsJVPKy365
Here you will find my collection of personally created scripts, HUDs, interactive systems, visual effects, animations, and special effects, all developed and designed by me for OpenSim. https://discord.gg/tsJVPKy365
WolfStorm, WolfViewer, Real waves beautiful sunset https://wolf-grid.com - This is what happens when you rewrite the shaders.
Exciting news! Any one who owns a region at Wolf Territories Grid has a FREE STREAM for streaming audio, ideal if you are a DJ or just want to stream audio to your region, it's in the control panel. Start your own radio station!!!!!
New palms at Willowbrook Gardens. Free and full perms. Use them however you wish.
hop://grid.sub-version.space:8002/Willowbrook%20Gardens/14...
Bellflower Lamps are so cute! Take the one you want or take all 3 in the box! Enjoy!
Somebody threw away a perfectly good lamp :)
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002/GracieandDexterCommunityDump/175/133/35
| | Gentle Dragonheart: One person's trash is another person's treasure! LOVE the image! 26 days ago |
Howl to the Wolf, Baby!
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NEW RELEASE
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The tool isn't the standard. Accuracy is.
And this issue existed long before AI.
Before AI, I used RhinoGold to create studio renders of my jewelry. Those renders often looked considerably better than the jewelry could look inworld at the time—not because the product was different, but because professional rendering gave me control over lighting, reflections and the environment.
Virtual worlds don't have natural sunlight. What we see is rendered by software, and the final appearance depends on the viewer, graphics settings, lighting, environment settings and the technology available at the time.
Then PBR came along, and suddenly materials such as gold could look dramatically more realistic inworld—for people using a PBR-capable viewer with the appropriate settings.
That's an important point: there are many variables affecting what any individual visitor sees.
Two people can stand in front of exactly the same object or in exactly the same region and have a noticeably different visual experience because of their viewer, graphics settings, lighting and hardware.
So expecting an advertisement to reproduce exactly what every person will see on their own screen isn't a reasonable standard.
The reasonable standard is that the advertisement fairly represents the region or product being advertised.
AI doesn't change that.
What works for one creator may not work for another. What looks good on one person's system may not look identical on someone else's. That's always been part of creating for virtual worlds.
Nobody gets to declare, “My AI use is responsible, therefore mine is acceptable, but I don't approve of yours.”
Creators don't need permission from other creators to use new technology.
If you don't like AI, don't use it.
If you do use it, use it responsibly.
And if you're wondering whether my AI advertisement represents Tumbletwig, there is a wonderfully simple way to find out:
Come visit Tumbletwig and see it for yourself.
That is the comparison that matters.
And this issue existed long before AI.
Before AI, I used RhinoGold to create studio renders of my jewelry. Those renders often looked considerably better than the jewelry could look inworld at the time—not because the product was different, but because professional rendering gave me control over lighting, reflections and the environment.
Virtual worlds don't have natural sunlight. What we see is rendered by software, and the final appearance depends on the viewer, graphics settings, lighting, environment settings and the technology available at the time.
Then PBR came along, and suddenly materials such as gold could look dramatically more realistic inworld—for people using a PBR-capable viewer with the appropriate settings.
That's an important point: there are many variables affecting what any individual visitor sees.
Two people can stand in front of exactly the same object or in exactly the same region and have a noticeably different visual experience because of their viewer, graphics settings, lighting and hardware.
So expecting an advertisement to reproduce exactly what every person will see on their own screen isn't a reasonable standard.
The reasonable standard is that the advertisement fairly represents the region or product being advertised.
AI doesn't change that.
What works for one creator may not work for another. What looks good on one person's system may not look identical on someone else's. That's always been part of creating for virtual worlds.
Nobody gets to declare, “My AI use is responsible, therefore mine is acceptable, but I don't approve of yours.”
Creators don't need permission from other creators to use new technology.
If you don't like AI, don't use it.
If you do use it, use it responsibly.
And if you're wondering whether my AI advertisement represents Tumbletwig, there is a wonderfully simple way to find out:
Come visit Tumbletwig and see it for yourself.
That is the comparison that matters.
| | Adrian Moon : Awesome just Awesome, I am a huge huge fan of ai love everything about it, and yes using ai to enhance the build or the place being it lights and few flares here and there polish up the texture fine d... 1 month ago |
Elven in the Round ,,,, Just lounge in one of these and enjoy the day. Sip on tea brewed by the our finest tea collection! Enjoy!
| | Aphra Hendrix: Many new items to get, i think i should visit soon! Thank you for the wonderful freebies! I am decorating my regions with them, and people can also copy from there, i dont change permissions... as my ... 1 month ago |
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✨ Découvrez notre nouveau lounge flottant !
🫧 Bulles colorées • Gauche & Droite
💡 Néons • Color Fade
✨ Ambiance plage & Sound FX
👥 Jusqu’à 4 personnes • Compatible NPC
📍 RED-MOON-BEACH
🇫🇷 Venez voir et tester !
Installez-vous, détendez-vous et profitez des bulles colorées, des néons changeants et de l’ambiance plage. 🌴🌊
Test LM: hop://maze.bz:7002/Red-Moon-Beach/246/462/22
🇬🇧 Come visit & try it!
Relax and enjoy the colorful bubbles, changing neon lights and beach ambience. 🌴🌊
🇩🇪 Kommt vorbei und probiert es aus!
Entspannt euch und genießt die farbenfrohen Blasen, wechselnden Neonlichter und die Strandatmosphäre. 🌴🌊
👥 4 Personen • NPC kompatibel
Free Sale LM: hop://maze.bz:7002/Red-Moon-Beach/89/436/22
✨ Découvrez notre nouveau lounge flottant !
🫧 Bulles colorées • Gauche & Droite
💡 Néons • Color Fade
✨ Ambiance plage & Sound FX
👥 Jusqu’à 4 personnes • Compatible NPC
📍 RED-MOON-BEACH
🇫🇷 Venez voir et tester !
Installez-vous, détendez-vous et profitez des bulles colorées, des néons changeants et de l’ambiance plage. 🌴🌊
Test LM: hop://maze.bz:7002/Red-Moon-Beach/246/462/22
🇬🇧 Come visit & try it!
Relax and enjoy the colorful bubbles, changing neon lights and beach ambience. 🌴🌊
🇩🇪 Kommt vorbei und probiert es aus!
Entspannt euch und genießt die farbenfrohen Blasen, wechselnden Neonlichter und die Strandatmosphäre. 🌴🌊
👥 4 Personen • NPC kompatibel
Free Sale LM: hop://maze.bz:7002/Red-Moon-Beach/89/436/22
* News from Needful Things *
The renovation is largely complete; only a few buildings aren’t quite finished on the inside yet.
- The police station has been expanded to include a few jail cells as well as a visitor and interrogation room.
- “The Warm Mug” is a new small café in the center of the sim, featuring a few new items to copy
- The pet store has been expanded; the second floor now features aquariums with improved scripts
- The hotel has been enlarged and also includes new items to copy
- The selection at the “Figures” shop has been expanded to include several new mesh people for Sim decoration.
Since some buildings and shops have moved to different locations, you’ll find a note card at the landing point in the “Region Guide” terminal with the current list of buildings.
* * * * *
* Neuigkeiten von Needful Things *
Der Umbau ist weitgehendst abgeschlossen, nur ein paar wenige Gebäude sind innen noch nicht ganz fertig.
- Das Polizeigebäude wurde um ein paar Gefängniszellen sowie einen Besucher- und Befragungsraum erweitert.
- "The Warm Mug" ist ein neues kleines Cafè in der Sim Mitte, mit ein paar Neuigkeiten zum Kopieren
- Die Tierhandlung wurde erweitert, im ersten Stock befinden sich nun Aquarien mit verbesserten Skripten
- Das Hotel wurde vergrößert und enthält ebenso neue Dinge zum Kopieren
- Das Sortiment im "Figures" Shop wurde um einige neue Mesh-Menschen zur Sim-Dekoration erweitert
Da manche Gebäude / Shops an einen anderen Platz umgezogen sind, findet ihr am Landepunkt im "Region Guide"-Terminal eine Notizkarte mit der aktuellen Auflistung der Häuser.
Stand September 2026
The renovation is largely complete; only a few buildings aren’t quite finished on the inside yet.
- The police station has been expanded to include a few jail cells as well as a visitor and interrogation room.
- “The Warm Mug” is a new small café in the center of the sim, featuring a few new items to copy
- The pet store has been expanded; the second floor now features aquariums with improved scripts
- The hotel has been enlarged and also includes new items to copy
- The selection at the “Figures” shop has been expanded to include several new mesh people for Sim decoration.
Since some buildings and shops have moved to different locations, you’ll find a note card at the landing point in the “Region Guide” terminal with the current list of buildings.
* * * * *
* Neuigkeiten von Needful Things *
Der Umbau ist weitgehendst abgeschlossen, nur ein paar wenige Gebäude sind innen noch nicht ganz fertig.
- Das Polizeigebäude wurde um ein paar Gefängniszellen sowie einen Besucher- und Befragungsraum erweitert.
- "The Warm Mug" ist ein neues kleines Cafè in der Sim Mitte, mit ein paar Neuigkeiten zum Kopieren
- Die Tierhandlung wurde erweitert, im ersten Stock befinden sich nun Aquarien mit verbesserten Skripten
- Das Hotel wurde vergrößert und enthält ebenso neue Dinge zum Kopieren
- Das Sortiment im "Figures" Shop wurde um einige neue Mesh-Menschen zur Sim-Dekoration erweitert
Da manche Gebäude / Shops an einen anderen Platz umgezogen sind, findet ihr am Landepunkt im "Region Guide"-Terminal eine Notizkarte mit der aktuellen Auflistung der Häuser.
Stand September 2026
Hello to all Hypergrid residents: Over the past week, Shofia and I have been working to launch a yard market this Sunday, featuring wonderful items to decorate your homes, gardens, and anything else you like. We’ve curated a selection of the pieces we’ve gathered, items that Shofia, with her exquisite taste, has been showcasing to us.
The yard market is open all day today, Sunday, September 13th. Shofia and I will be there as much as possible to assist you with whatever you need. Come on by and enjoy a Sunday at the market—browse the stalls, pick up some great items, and grab a cold beer while chatting with friends. Also, for those interested, we’ve add a stall open if you’d like to contribute a piece of your own.
We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona!
Hola a todos los habitantes de Hypergrid: Esta semana atras, Shofia y yo hemos estado trabajando para inaugurar este domingo un mercadillo con cositas estupendas para decorar vuestras casas, jardines y lo que querais. hemos hecho una seleccion de todas las cositas que vamos recogiendo y que especialmente Shofia, con un gusto exquisito, nos ha ido presentando.
El mercadillo estará abierto todo el dia de hoy, domingo13 de septiembre, y nosotros, Shofia y yo estaremos todo el tiempo posible para atenderos en lo que necesiteis, animaos, disfrutad de un domingo en el mercadillo, comprando cositas y viendo los stands, tomaros una cervecita fresquita charlando con los amigos y para los que querais, hemos dejado un stand abierto para los que querais contribuir con alguna pieza.
Venga, os esperamos en Barcelona
The yard market is open all day today, Sunday, September 13th. Shofia and I will be there as much as possible to assist you with whatever you need. Come on by and enjoy a Sunday at the market—browse the stalls, pick up some great items, and grab a cold beer while chatting with friends. Also, for those interested, we’ve add a stall open if you’d like to contribute a piece of your own.
We look forward to seeing you in Barcelona!
Hola a todos los habitantes de Hypergrid: Esta semana atras, Shofia y yo hemos estado trabajando para inaugurar este domingo un mercadillo con cositas estupendas para decorar vuestras casas, jardines y lo que querais. hemos hecho una seleccion de todas las cositas que vamos recogiendo y que especialmente Shofia, con un gusto exquisito, nos ha ido presentando.
El mercadillo estará abierto todo el dia de hoy, domingo13 de septiembre, y nosotros, Shofia y yo estaremos todo el tiempo posible para atenderos en lo que necesiteis, animaos, disfrutad de un domingo en el mercadillo, comprando cositas y viendo los stands, tomaros una cervecita fresquita charlando con los amigos y para los que querais, hemos dejado un stand abierto para los que querais contribuir con alguna pieza.
Venga, os esperamos en Barcelona
We have a new automatic machine translation module for chat tested in dev grid ready for Holoneon. There are no huds or rez balls or annoying repeated popups.
The module supports libretranslate, google-nmt, and google-llm translation engines. So you can run a local instance of libretranslate on your server if you want for free, or you can get your key for google api / or google llm.
the first time you land on the grid you get a dialog box to choose your language, or you can opt out. it will store your preference in the database and every time you visit the grid the language is set. you can change in local with simple commands /884422 EN (or ES, DE, PT, etc) set language. /884422 off /884422 status
The module is optimized to only perform one translation per pair, per chatting av. so if there are 5 english users, 2 portuguese and 3 german, it will only translate once per en-de-pt. you can download from github and build or you can pay me to install it on your grid.
The module supports libretranslate, google-nmt, and google-llm translation engines. So you can run a local instance of libretranslate on your server if you want for free, or you can get your key for google api / or google llm.
the first time you land on the grid you get a dialog box to choose your language, or you can opt out. it will store your preference in the database and every time you visit the grid the language is set. you can change in local with simple commands /884422 EN (or ES, DE, PT, etc) set language. /884422 off /884422 status
The module is optimized to only perform one translation per pair, per chatting av. so if there are 5 english users, 2 portuguese and 3 german, it will only translate once per en-de-pt. you can download from github and build or you can pay me to install it on your grid.
| | niki stuart: wonderful innovation!!! 1 month ago |
🌙✨ BLOODMOON GRID – OUR NEW WEBSITE IS NOW ONLINE! ✨🌙
We are happy to announce that the brand new BloodMoon Grid website is now officially online!
🔗 https://bloodmoonpack.com/grid/
The old portal has been replaced by a completely redesigned website, created to be clearer, more modern, easier to use and much more pleasant on both desktop and mobile.
🌐 What can you already find on the new website?
🏠 A modern home page and a clearer navigation
📰 Grid news and announcements
🎉 Events and community activities
👥 BloodMoon team information
🗺️ Grid map and region information
💰 Currency and donation information
🏝️ Land & simulator information
🛒 Direct access to the BloodMoon Marketplace
👤 Avatar account management
❤️ Partnership management
🔎 Public resident profile search
🖼️ Web Profiles with Profile, Favorites and Real Life information
👥 Friends list for connected residents
💌 Offline IM management
🌍 Personal region list and access to ManagerSim
🛠️ Administration tools for the BloodMoon team
The new Web Profiles also allow visitors to search for BloodMoon residents and view the public part of their profile directly from the website.
🔐 Private information remains private: Friends, Offline IMs and personal region management are only available to the profile owner.
✨ And this is only the beginning!
Later, we also plan to add:
🌍 Page translation options, making the website easier to use for our international community
🌙 A dark theme, for those who prefer a darker visual style
BloodMoon continues to evolve step by step, while keeping the same goal: offering a welcoming, open and easy-to-use OpenSimulator grid for everyone.
Come and discover the new website! ❤️
🔗 https://bloodmoonpack.com/grid/
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🌙✨ BLOODMOON GRID – NOTRE NOUVEAU SITE EST EN LIGNE ! ✨🌙
Nous sommes heureux de vous annoncer que le tout nouveau site de BloodMoon Grid est maintenant officiellement en ligne !
🔗 https://bloodmoonpack.com/grid/
L’ancien portail a été remplacé par un site entièrement repensé, plus clair, plus moderne, plus simple à utiliser et beaucoup plus agréable aussi bien sur ordinateur que sur mobile.
🌐 Que peut-on déjà trouver sur le nouveau site ?
🏠 Une page d’accueil moderne et une navigation plus claire
📰 Les actualités et annonces de la grille
🎉 Les événements et activités de la communauté
👥 Les informations sur l’équipe BloodMoon
🗺️ La carte et les informations sur les régions
💰 Les informations concernant la monnaie et les dons
🏝️ Les informations sur les terrains et simulateurs
🛒 Un accès direct au Marketplace BloodMoon
👤 La gestion de son compte avatar
❤️ La gestion des partenariats
🔎 Une recherche publique des profils des résidents
🖼️ Des Web Profiles avec Profil, Favoris et informations Real Life
👥 La liste d’amis pour les résidents connectés
💌 La gestion des IM Offline
🌍 La liste de ses régions et l’accès à ManagerSim
🛠️ Les outils d’administration pour l’équipe BloodMoon
Les nouveaux Web Profiles permettent également aux visiteurs de rechercher les résidents BloodMoon et de consulter directement depuis le site la partie publique de leur profil.
🔐 Les informations privées restent privées : les amis, les IM Offline et la gestion des régions personnelles ne sont accessibles qu’au propriétaire du profil.
✨ Et ce n’est qu’un début !
Nous prévoyons également par la suite :
🌍 La possibilité de traduire les pages, afin de rendre le site plus accessible à notre communauté internationale
🌙 Un thème sombre, pour ceux qui préfèrent une interface plus foncée
BloodMoon continue d’évoluer progressivement, tout en gardant le même objectif : proposer une grille OpenSimulator accueillante, ouverte et simple à utiliser pour tous.
Venez découvrir le nouveau site ! ❤️
🔗 https://bloodmoonpack.com/grid/
We are happy to announce that the brand new BloodMoon Grid website is now officially online!
🔗 https://bloodmoonpack.com/grid/
The old portal has been replaced by a completely redesigned website, created to be clearer, more modern, easier to use and much more pleasant on both desktop and mobile.
🌐 What can you already find on the new website?
🏠 A modern home page and a clearer navigation
📰 Grid news and announcements
🎉 Events and community activities
👥 BloodMoon team information
🗺️ Grid map and region information
💰 Currency and donation information
🏝️ Land & simulator information
🛒 Direct access to the BloodMoon Marketplace
👤 Avatar account management
❤️ Partnership management
🔎 Public resident profile search
🖼️ Web Profiles with Profile, Favorites and Real Life information
👥 Friends list for connected residents
💌 Offline IM management
🌍 Personal region list and access to ManagerSim
🛠️ Administration tools for the BloodMoon team
The new Web Profiles also allow visitors to search for BloodMoon residents and view the public part of their profile directly from the website.
🔐 Private information remains private: Friends, Offline IMs and personal region management are only available to the profile owner.
✨ And this is only the beginning!
Later, we also plan to add:
🌍 Page translation options, making the website easier to use for our international community
🌙 A dark theme, for those who prefer a darker visual style
BloodMoon continues to evolve step by step, while keeping the same goal: offering a welcoming, open and easy-to-use OpenSimulator grid for everyone.
Come and discover the new website! ❤️
🔗 https://bloodmoonpack.com/grid/
.........................................................................................................................................
🌙✨ BLOODMOON GRID – NOTRE NOUVEAU SITE EST EN LIGNE ! ✨🌙
Nous sommes heureux de vous annoncer que le tout nouveau site de BloodMoon Grid est maintenant officiellement en ligne !
🔗 https://bloodmoonpack.com/grid/
L’ancien portail a été remplacé par un site entièrement repensé, plus clair, plus moderne, plus simple à utiliser et beaucoup plus agréable aussi bien sur ordinateur que sur mobile.
🌐 Que peut-on déjà trouver sur le nouveau site ?
🏠 Une page d’accueil moderne et une navigation plus claire
📰 Les actualités et annonces de la grille
🎉 Les événements et activités de la communauté
👥 Les informations sur l’équipe BloodMoon
🗺️ La carte et les informations sur les régions
💰 Les informations concernant la monnaie et les dons
🏝️ Les informations sur les terrains et simulateurs
🛒 Un accès direct au Marketplace BloodMoon
👤 La gestion de son compte avatar
❤️ La gestion des partenariats
🔎 Une recherche publique des profils des résidents
🖼️ Des Web Profiles avec Profil, Favoris et informations Real Life
👥 La liste d’amis pour les résidents connectés
💌 La gestion des IM Offline
🌍 La liste de ses régions et l’accès à ManagerSim
🛠️ Les outils d’administration pour l’équipe BloodMoon
Les nouveaux Web Profiles permettent également aux visiteurs de rechercher les résidents BloodMoon et de consulter directement depuis le site la partie publique de leur profil.
🔐 Les informations privées restent privées : les amis, les IM Offline et la gestion des régions personnelles ne sont accessibles qu’au propriétaire du profil.
✨ Et ce n’est qu’un début !
Nous prévoyons également par la suite :
🌍 La possibilité de traduire les pages, afin de rendre le site plus accessible à notre communauté internationale
🌙 Un thème sombre, pour ceux qui préfèrent une interface plus foncée
BloodMoon continue d’évoluer progressivement, tout en gardant le même objectif : proposer une grille OpenSimulator accueillante, ouverte et simple à utiliser pour tous.
Venez découvrir le nouveau site ! ❤️
🔗 https://bloodmoonpack.com/grid/
| | Faith Fromund: Congrats on the new site. Wishing you much success! =) 1 month ago |
Enchanted Woodland Window Nook... A nice add-on to the perfect home! Made by one of the Elven elders, this is a beautiful piece. Enjoy!
| | Derrybeg Arabello: I looked at some of your items the other day that were set up at Wolf Fest... omg.. just amazing.. beautiful. 1 month ago |
VWEC PRESENTS: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS: A Journey Beyond the Exhibit
TODAY'S THE DAY!
September 8th
10:00 AM Grid Time
Location: hop://login.thezones.icu:8002/Day%20of%20the%20Dead/132/12...
Get ready to step through the portal and into a world bursting with color, mystery, tradition, and surprises!
But this isn't your ordinary tour...
You won't just LOOK at the experience.
You'll STEP INTO it.
You'll EXPLORE it.
And you may even encounter a few surprises along the way!
This is an immersive experience where the environment comes alive around you. So, bring your sense of adventure, and your avatar, because you never know what might happen when you step through the portal!
Mark your calendar. Bring a friend. Come explore with us!
TODAY'S THE DAY!
September 8th
10:00 AM Grid Time
Location: hop://login.thezones.icu:8002/Day%20of%20the%20Dead/132/12...
Get ready to step through the portal and into a world bursting with color, mystery, tradition, and surprises!
But this isn't your ordinary tour...
You won't just LOOK at the experience.
You'll STEP INTO it.
You'll EXPLORE it.
And you may even encounter a few surprises along the way!
This is an immersive experience where the environment comes alive around you. So, bring your sense of adventure, and your avatar, because you never know what might happen when you step through the portal!
Mark your calendar. Bring a friend. Come explore with us!
| | Aphra Hendrix: Wonderful Work.... https://www.flickr.com/photos/cozycomforts/55516069262/in/dateposted-public/ 1 month ago |
There is something wonderful about seeing Corazon del Mar come alive with visitors—people wandering the streets, exploring the shops, discovering little corners, and simply enjoying the atmosphere.
A region is built with prims, mesh, textures, and countless hours of work, but people are what give it life.
To everyone who has stopped by Corazon del Mar, whether you stayed for a few minutes or spent an evening exploring, thank you for being part of our world.
We hope you found something that made you smile, something worth remembering, and perhaps a reason to wander our streets again. 💗
A region is built with prims, mesh, textures, and countless hours of work, but people are what give it life.
To everyone who has stopped by Corazon del Mar, whether you stayed for a few minutes or spent an evening exploring, thank you for being part of our world.
We hope you found something that made you smile, something worth remembering, and perhaps a reason to wander our streets again. 💗
| | JamieWright: One of my favourite regions:) 1 month ago |
https://youtu.be/ihA_oheWwCo
A love that doesn't need to be seen to be felt.
Breath Of You is an ethereal romantic journey through light, longing, recognition, and the feeling of finding someone whose presence seems to have always been there.
Angelic vocals, shimmering melodies, and cinematic fantasy imagery come together in a story about a love that moves quietly through the soul.
✨ Every breath becomes a promise.
Written and performed by Star Ravenhurst
A Star Ravenhurst Studios production
🎵 Listen, follow, and join me on the journey where music meets myth.
A love that doesn't need to be seen to be felt.
Breath Of You is an ethereal romantic journey through light, longing, recognition, and the feeling of finding someone whose presence seems to have always been there.
Angelic vocals, shimmering melodies, and cinematic fantasy imagery come together in a story about a love that moves quietly through the soul.
✨ Every breath becomes a promise.
Written and performed by Star Ravenhurst
A Star Ravenhurst Studios production
🎵 Listen, follow, and join me on the journey where music meets myth.
| | Aphra Hendrix: beautiful song and amazing video... i love the moment when the landscape changes suddenly.... 1 month ago |
NEW RELEASE
hop://chubelz.de:8002/ChubelzAvatare/193/165/25
Experimenting with "Water on a prim", viewer side only - so you set the object's description to wolfwater and it will render water on the prim.
https://youtu.be/K87upEg-jz8
WolfViewer can be used on any grid, BTW.
https://youtu.be/K87upEg-jz8
WolfViewer can be used on any grid, BTW.
| | LeonitasLionheart: i wanna put the graphic/gif from the big end fight in the final Twilight movie where the dude sighs and says "finally." But in all seriousness, this sounds huge, to me. is this only with your wolfview... 2 months ago |
Eh, what are ya gonna do?
check out the video...lol
https://youtu.be/NOueLPfyM1A?si=KNwIN0_SPQivDq-k
| | Kimm Starr: I’ve had a few people ask me what the video was all about, so here’s the story. Thirza and the Hypergrid Safari visited our Day of the Dead Xperience at The Zones. Everything was going great… until ... 2 months ago |
Experience the Grand Opening of LinkUp Grid on 4 September 2026
Are you ready to witness an unforgettable event? The Grand Opening of LinkUp Grid is happening on 4 September 2026, and you don't want to miss it! Located at LinkUp Welcome, this event promises to be a spectacular celebration with no dress code.
Meet the Live Acts:
DJ Whisper:
Known for her lovable personality and talent, DJ Whisper is a familiar face around opensim. Get ready to groove to her beats as she kicks off the event and sets the stage for an amazing day ahead.
Ouienanda (Proud2BThai):
Hailing all the way from Bangkok, Thailand, Ouienanda, also known as Nanda or Ouie, is a live performer with a passion for singing. With influences ranging from iconic artists like Whitney Houston to Lady Gaga, her performance is sure to captivate the audience.
DJ Ted:
A multi-talented individual, DJ Ted is a well-known figure in opensim. From hosting building classes to co-owning the Funsize Dinkies and now a co-owner of LinkUp Grid, he knows how to get the party started in multiple languages. Get ready to dance the hour away with DJ Ted behind the turntables.
Eva Fae:
Closing the event with a bang, Eva Fae is a live performer who commands the stage with her musical prowess. Playing a variety of instruments, including the guitar, piano, and violin, her soulful melodies are a reflection of her vibrant life experiences. Don't miss the chance to hear her original works and be moved by her engaging performance.
Event Details
- Date: 4 September 2026
- Time: Starting at 10:00 am (Grid Time)
- Location: [LinkUp Welcome] (hop://login.linkup-grid.com:8002/LinkUp%20Welcome/118/70/2...)
The Grand Opening of LinkUp Grid promises to be an extraordinary event filled with live entertainment and endless fun. So mark your calendars, gather your friends, and join us for a day to remember. See you there!
Are you ready to witness an unforgettable event? The Grand Opening of LinkUp Grid is happening on 4 September 2026, and you don't want to miss it! Located at LinkUp Welcome, this event promises to be a spectacular celebration with no dress code.
Meet the Live Acts:
DJ Whisper:
Known for her lovable personality and talent, DJ Whisper is a familiar face around opensim. Get ready to groove to her beats as she kicks off the event and sets the stage for an amazing day ahead.
Ouienanda (Proud2BThai):
Hailing all the way from Bangkok, Thailand, Ouienanda, also known as Nanda or Ouie, is a live performer with a passion for singing. With influences ranging from iconic artists like Whitney Houston to Lady Gaga, her performance is sure to captivate the audience.
DJ Ted:
A multi-talented individual, DJ Ted is a well-known figure in opensim. From hosting building classes to co-owning the Funsize Dinkies and now a co-owner of LinkUp Grid, he knows how to get the party started in multiple languages. Get ready to dance the hour away with DJ Ted behind the turntables.
Eva Fae:
Closing the event with a bang, Eva Fae is a live performer who commands the stage with her musical prowess. Playing a variety of instruments, including the guitar, piano, and violin, her soulful melodies are a reflection of her vibrant life experiences. Don't miss the chance to hear her original works and be moved by her engaging performance.
Event Details
- Date: 4 September 2026
- Time: Starting at 10:00 am (Grid Time)
- Location: [LinkUp Welcome] (hop://login.linkup-grid.com:8002/LinkUp%20Welcome/118/70/2...)
The Grand Opening of LinkUp Grid promises to be an extraordinary event filled with live entertainment and endless fun. So mark your calendars, gather your friends, and join us for a day to remember. See you there!
| | Dbeery: Two days until the magic begins Linkup Grid will officially be open.YAY 2 months ago |
I hold your hand.
And as my strength begins to fade,
I reach for the hand that holds us both.
..............................................................................
Ich halte deine Hand.
Und während meine Kraft schwindet,
suche ich nach der Hand, die uns beide hält.
And as my strength begins to fade,
I reach for the hand that holds us both.
..............................................................................
Ich halte deine Hand.
Und während meine Kraft schwindet,
suche ich nach der Hand, die uns beide hält.
| | LeahMagic: May God continue to give you and your husband strength in this battle. God is in control and answers every prayer. 2 months ago |
Enchanted Grove Dining set . Solid wood from the trees of Lira and built by the Elders. Embedded Forest scene melted into the wood table and chairs. A sight to see! ENJOY!
| | Gentle Dragonheart: I got this and the matching husk and they look amazing, and 100% like the picture. Thank you so much Bonnie for bringing the magic to life. 2 months ago |
Sapphire Dream Canopy Daybed for the Princess Feel! Please remove your sandals before trying out the Bed. lol
| | LisaHellstein: so beautiful ♥ many thanks ♥ 2 months ago |
My beach splats that I retired in sl...they are really great in front of some beach rocks; they bring your beaches to life. I also added a small store you can copy modify and transfer have fun.
My sad attempt to advertise...lol Looks better in person.
I am honored to share the news that Fred Beckhusen’s “Phaze” collection will be coming to the Weathered Woods Second Life Marketplace store.
Phaze was the Second Life region of Fred Beckhusen and Debbie Edwards, and the creations associated with Phaze represent their creativity, work, and history in Second Life. Full credit for these creations and their legacy belongs to Fred Beckhusen and Debbie Edwards.
Weathered Woods is honored to provide a new home where selected pieces from this remarkable archive can once again be made available to the Second Life community.
This will be a carefully curated collection. Fred will decide which creations from his archives he wishes to release, and those pieces will be added to Weathered Woods over time. Each Marketplace listing will preserve the appropriate creator attribution and acknowledge the history behind the work.
For me, having Fred’s work represented alongside my own creations at Weathered Woods is an extraordinary honor. I look forward to helping preserve this little piece of Second Life history and making Fred and Debbie’s creations available for others to discover and enjoy again.
Coming to Weathered Woods
From the Archives of Phaze
The creations and legacy of Fred Beckhusen & Debbie Edwards
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/23062
Please Note! Platform Availability Notice
The Phaze Archive will be curated separately for Second Life and OpenSim. Items, versions, permissions, and availability may differ between platforms.
Each platform will feature content specifically selected and approved for release there. An item available on one platform should not be assumed to be available on the other.
All original creator credits and applicable licensing will be preserved.
From the Archives of Phaze
Fred Beckhusen & Debbie Edwards
Presented through Weathered Woods
To Address any confusion:
A Note About the Phaze Archive
I would like to clarify the purpose of this project.
The Phaze Collection represents archived Second Life creations by Fred Beckhusen and Debbie Edwards. Our goal is preservation—to restore these precious assets, keep them from being lost to time, and allow selected creations to be enjoyed again in the environment for which they were originally created.
These are not simply files that can automatically be moved to OpenSim. Some contain Second Life-specific scripts and functionality that would need to be rewritten or adapted for OpenSim before they could work properly.
We are also not using Second Life Marketplace primarily as a money-making venture. It is the Second Life distribution portal available to us, making it a practical way to preserve and provide access to selected pieces from the archive.
OpenSim is separate. Fred has generously provided creations to the OpenSim community through Outworldz for well over a decade, and new resources continue to be added there. We do not distribute through Kitely Market. We distribute here:
https://outworldz.com/
Many of our OpenSim friends also maintain homes and avatars in Second Life. Those are the people this announcement was intended to reach. We are part of communities that overlap; enjoying one virtual world does not require us to stop enjoying another.
Most importantly, this project is about preservation, respect for the original creators, and ensuring that an important collection of virtual-world creativity survives to be enjoyed again. ❤️
Phaze was the Second Life region of Fred Beckhusen and Debbie Edwards, and the creations associated with Phaze represent their creativity, work, and history in Second Life. Full credit for these creations and their legacy belongs to Fred Beckhusen and Debbie Edwards.
Weathered Woods is honored to provide a new home where selected pieces from this remarkable archive can once again be made available to the Second Life community.
This will be a carefully curated collection. Fred will decide which creations from his archives he wishes to release, and those pieces will be added to Weathered Woods over time. Each Marketplace listing will preserve the appropriate creator attribution and acknowledge the history behind the work.
For me, having Fred’s work represented alongside my own creations at Weathered Woods is an extraordinary honor. I look forward to helping preserve this little piece of Second Life history and making Fred and Debbie’s creations available for others to discover and enjoy again.
Coming to Weathered Woods
From the Archives of Phaze
The creations and legacy of Fred Beckhusen & Debbie Edwards
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/23062
Please Note! Platform Availability Notice
The Phaze Archive will be curated separately for Second Life and OpenSim. Items, versions, permissions, and availability may differ between platforms.
Each platform will feature content specifically selected and approved for release there. An item available on one platform should not be assumed to be available on the other.
All original creator credits and applicable licensing will be preserved.
From the Archives of Phaze
Fred Beckhusen & Debbie Edwards
Presented through Weathered Woods
To Address any confusion:
A Note About the Phaze Archive
I would like to clarify the purpose of this project.
The Phaze Collection represents archived Second Life creations by Fred Beckhusen and Debbie Edwards. Our goal is preservation—to restore these precious assets, keep them from being lost to time, and allow selected creations to be enjoyed again in the environment for which they were originally created.
These are not simply files that can automatically be moved to OpenSim. Some contain Second Life-specific scripts and functionality that would need to be rewritten or adapted for OpenSim before they could work properly.
We are also not using Second Life Marketplace primarily as a money-making venture. It is the Second Life distribution portal available to us, making it a practical way to preserve and provide access to selected pieces from the archive.
OpenSim is separate. Fred has generously provided creations to the OpenSim community through Outworldz for well over a decade, and new resources continue to be added there. We do not distribute through Kitely Market. We distribute here:
https://outworldz.com/
Many of our OpenSim friends also maintain homes and avatars in Second Life. Those are the people this announcement was intended to reach. We are part of communities that overlap; enjoying one virtual world does not require us to stop enjoying another.
Most importantly, this project is about preservation, respect for the original creators, and ensuring that an important collection of virtual-world creativity survives to be enjoyed again. ❤️
| | 0girly0: You are talking about the Second Life Marketplace here, so yes, there are certainly people who will go to Second Life. But we are in OpenSim, so when will it be available on Kitely Market? 2 months ago |
| | Xenon Darrow: GF, you pushing the limits of GORGEOUS! 2 months ago |
Jackie — Wings of Remembrance 🦅
Today I created a piece that means more to me than jewelry.
The passing of Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, touched my heart deeply. Watching her life, her devotion to her nest, and seeing her young finally take flight made her story one I will never forget.
In her memory, I created Wings of Remembrance, a silver eagle choker with her wings spread wide—symbolizing strength, freedom, love, and the beautiful legacy she leaves behind.
Some creations begin as an idea. Others begin in the heart. This was one of those.
Jackie — may your spirit forever soar above the mountains you called home. 🦅🤍
Monentes Jewelry — Collector’s Piece
Made with love in OpenSim.
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry
Today I created a piece that means more to me than jewelry.
The passing of Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, touched my heart deeply. Watching her life, her devotion to her nest, and seeing her young finally take flight made her story one I will never forget.
In her memory, I created Wings of Remembrance, a silver eagle choker with her wings spread wide—symbolizing strength, freedom, love, and the beautiful legacy she leaves behind.
Some creations begin as an idea. Others begin in the heart. This was one of those.
Jackie — may your spirit forever soar above the mountains you called home. 🦅🤍
Monentes Jewelry — Collector’s Piece
Made with love in OpenSim.
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Monentes Jewelry
| | LaviaLavine: This is positively stunning! Beautiful work as always! Impressive, I love it! 2 months ago |
Become the bug! 🐞🐛🐜🪲🦗🪳🦟🪰
three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Goliath Gardens
| | Kimm Starr: Well, this looks cool! 3 months ago |
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If you're also tired of constantly playing rock and pop or 1000 oldies ;-) then you've come to the right place!!!
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