A new year begins, and also a new season of the HG Safari tours around Opensim! Week 1 was on Wednesday. Join us next Wednesday at 12 noon Grid time if you'd like! In the meantime here are a few recent posts on the HG Safari blog.
A bit of info about how Safari trips work, as a refresher
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/01/safari-returns.html
Looking back through the past year of safarying around the place - here are some 2025 highlights, have you been to all these places yet?
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/12/safari-25.html
The HG Safari calendar for the new year
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/12/calendar-views.html
A nice light opening event on Littlefield to get us all back in the mood for hypergridding. The great Camryn Darkstone showed us around her creation, Luminaria
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/01/light-entertainment....
Our second stop of the new year was an art overload of the best kind
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/01/daydream-believers.h...

It’s time for that Breakfast Vibe - today from 6AM to 8AM grid time at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!

It's time to Bounce out of your Bed and grab your coffee mug, and teleport over to the Main Landing Point.

Let DeeJay Sofee wake your Friday morning up with a BIG BANG to start your day. (It's not going to be a quiet Morning)

Today’s Genre: Sofees Morning Style (DANCE) to the BEATS!!!.

Come on over and Wake up the Sofee Way and celebrate being alive this beautiful Friday morning!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

SECURITY: How your grid CAN handle HG traveler assets.

Opensimulator documentation is available but how many of us fully utilize it?

I have a confession to make: I feel like a complete imbecile! I followed instructions on some klutz of a website which gave me instructions on running a standalone grid... GREAT... everything is up and running smoothly. Now lets build some worlds and secure my....

EGAD! Suddenly, it dawned on me, I have been using this software for years and I did not completely READ THE F⭐⭐⭐ING MANUAL!

As a refugee from several worlds, my hosting journey began with a standalone setup, where I was blissfully unaware of the complexities involved in the handling of assets from hypergrid travelers. As a former Kitely merchant, I am looking into ways people can interact with my creations without taking them. Out of ignorance, I took the wrong security measures.

One of the common misconceptions that led to limitations, such as banning prim or mesh attachments (to avoid cheating) at Dismayland, is the belief that the server must download and store visitor assets to display them properly. This is not entirely true. By applying specific precautions, you can prevent visitor assets from being stored or affecting your environment.

So if you do not want "SL-Lara" on your grid, or you do not want the rot from someone's full suitcase, you can rest in the comfort of knowing their assets will not infect your world if you take the following precautions...

Restricting the ability for hypergrid visitors to rez objects or execute scripts is crucial. By doing so, you can effectively ensure that their assets are not saved in your database, significantly reducing the risks of unwanted modifications or overwrites. This approach provides a balanced way to maintain control over your creations while still offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy your content visually.

By understanding how asset management works in OpenSim and applying the correct security measures, you can create an environment that respects the creative efforts of your residents while sharing the beauty of your virtual worlds with others.

This approach is not without caveats: when you travel to other worlds, you WILL appear as a blob while your viewer shows you a cached appearance. It will not stop copycats, the most determined rippers can easily grab what is seen, but without your code and hidden assets, those useless rips end up in stuff boxes, wasting valuable server resources. There is nothing I enjoy more than making clever obstacles in today's virtual 'Wild Wild West'!

TL;DR: When we share knowledge openly and freely, EVERYONE BENEFITS.

We're making progress! Today we finished the spike, which can drain 10, 25, or even 40 liters of vital fluid. I'll add the video of the spike once I've finished the Soul Reaper, which is the next step. I apologize for the delay, but between my day job, family life, and other commitments besides OpenSimulator, I haven't been able to find much time to dedicate to it. You can watch the video of what I've already accomplished, keeping in mind that the spike wasn't finished at the time of filming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQJIaxfVj_Q

Thank you for your patience.

Well Christmas 2025 is over and now belongs to the ages, 2025 is over and belongs to the ages as we continue endlessly moving forward and growing, but not to despair about what is gone, no we celebrate so much in the year to come, especially those we LOVE the most - friends, family, and our significant other, and so with that in mind I have created some "VALENTINES" items for y'all! They are found in the Holidays & Seasons section of the Mall. Drop by and check them out. I'm putting the Valentines stuff out early because we who own the grid are moving this month and well we have a month's worth of packing and scheduling and address changes, utilities to turn off and utilities to turn on, I'm sure if you've done any moving you know how very busy it can be. And well, I didn't want to let you down and miss making Valentines stuff for y'all to enjoy. C'mon over and check it out and there will be more very soon. Blessings and much love, Lavia!

Sonntag:
🎰 Viva Las Vegas – Party Night! 🎲
Mach dich bereit für eine glitzernde Online‑Nacht voller Spaß und guter Musik!
DJ Kai und Plattenschubse Marina bringen den perfekten Vegas‑Sound,
dazu gibt’s ein kleines, feines Showprogramm als Überraschung.
Sei dabei und lass die Lichter von Las Vegas für einen Abend bei uns aufleuchten!

***Dance The Trance***
Today is DJ Light Ray on the Decks with one of his great Trance Sets!!!
The Cube calls all to come over and have a great time again with good Tunes and Fun !!
12:00pm Grid Time [21 Uhr Euro Time]

🚀 ATEK Grid — Open Beta Has Begun

ATEK Grid is officially open for public beta, and we are inviting builders, creators, developers, and community leaders to help shape what comes next.

ATEK Grid is a technology hub designed to develop, test, and foster new technology for OpenSim. Our long-term mission is simple and transparent:
build real tools, share knowledge, and contribute usable code back to the OpenSim community.

This is not just another grid launch. We are focused on:

Developing and testing new OpenSim-focused applications and services

Supporting innovation through collaboration and shared infrastructure

Building long-term relationships across grids, creators, and developers

Creating a welcoming, professional community centered on growth and experimentation

We are actively hiring for PAID positions, including:

Community Builders

Greeter & Support Staff

Development & Technical Staff

Whether you are a social connector, a builder, a scripter, or someone who simply believes OpenSim deserves better tools and stronger collaboration, there is a place for you here.

2026 is the year to make things happen.
ATEK Grid is laying the foundation now. Openly, collaboratively, and with the intent to give back to the wider OpenSim ecosystem.

Join us early. Help build the future.

🌐 ATEK Grid Open Beta — Now Live https://atekgrid.com/

ACTIVE NPC USERS:
Make your Greeter NPCs even SMARTER with your LOCAL OLLAMA server!
Random Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtSSMs6ObqY
Active NPC Scripts: https://opensimworld.com/library?view=151
Make sure ollama runs as a server:
export OLLAMA_HOST=0.0.0.0
ollama serve
This has been a game changer on my grid and I hope you guys will have fun with this.

Wake Up with DeeJay Sofee! this Morning.

It’s time for that Breakfast Vibe - today from 6AM to 8AM grid time at the Alternate Metaverse Main Landing Point!

It's time to Bounce out of your Bed and grab your coffee mug, and teleport over to the Main Landing Point.

Let DeeJay Sofee wake your Friday morning up with a BIG BANG to start your day. (It's not going to be a quiet Morning)

Today’s Genre: Sofees Morning Style (DANCE) to the BEATS!!!.
Come on over and Wake up the Sofee Way and celebrate being alive this beautiful Friday morning!

Location:
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/34...

See you there! :-))

Jefferson Airplane

Die Geschichte von Jefferson Airplane ist untrennbar mit dem kulturellen Beben der 1960er Jahre verbunden.
Alles begann im Jahr 1965 in San Francisco, einer Stadt, die zum Epizentrum einer neuen Lebensphilosophie wurde.
Marty Balin, ein visionärer Musiker, suchte nach einem Weg, den Folk mit der Energie des Rock zu verbinden.....

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Wünsche Euch allen ein frohes neues Jahr, naja fast allen. :D

Dear clients,

The new server currently in operation does not yet meet the level of network stability and performance we require. We deliberately prioritize slightly longer simulator loading times in favor of a far more stable Internet connection and a smoother, more reliable avatar loading experience.

For this reason, Sunlight-Production will carry out an exceptional and unplanned full service interruption during the day, lasting a few hours. This intervention is necessary to restore the services under the same conditions as last week and to regain the level of stability that defines the Sunlight-Region standards.

We are doing everything possible to minimize the impact of this maintenance and sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding.

Sunlight-Production Team

Happy New Year to all!

CCC & The Cube, as well as all Sunlight Regions, will be offline until further notice due to server maintenance. We will inform you as soon as everything is resolved. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Just as stars shine brightest on the darkest nights, we too can find our inner light in difficult times. May your light shine even brighter in 2026, illuminating your own path and guiding others.

Each new year is a magical opportunity to start over. Leave behind what no longer serves you and embrace the unknown with courage. The future is full of possibilities and promises.

Happy New Year!
That's what we wish for everyone!
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Assim como as estrelas brilham mais intensamente nas noites mais escuras, também podemos encontrar nossa luz interior nos momentos difíceis. Que em 2026 sua luz brilhe ainda mais forte, iluminando seu próprio caminho e guiando os outros.

Cada novo ano é uma oportunidade mágica de recomeçar. Deixe para trás o que não serve mais e abrace o desconhecido com coragem. O futuro é cheio de possibilidades e promessas.

Feliz Ano Novo!
E´o que desejamos a todos!
Klaus e Rebekah Mikaelson

working on speeding up FSAssetService, i noticed in the loop it's got hard-coded 1 second delay per asset. So on a simple thing with 30 assets that's an extra 30 second of nada nothing. I added config option in Robust.HG.ini under

[AssetService]
WriteSleepMs = 10

so that's 10ms or .01 seconds instead of 1000ms but you can adjust in the config how you like it. in the Writer() function i changed Thread.Sleep(1000); to Thread.Sleep(m_WriteSleepMs); (which pulls value from config, defaults to 1000 if dne)

I also moved the spool directory to RAM disk where it determines the hash, and it checks the RAM disk for existing file instead of hitting the drive. Then it does the actual movement from spool to data directory in a background thread without blocking. So far I'm seeing simple remote objects imported over HG taking about 20 seconds that took about 3 minutes originally. Anyway if you want to test it out there's just one file change. https://codeberg.org/fionasweet/FSAssetService
let me know . If I didn't break anything maybe i'll submit a PR upstream.

yeah come over again in the Cube Dance Club,the Crazy Chicken Crew make a Party again with great Tunes !!! DJ ChiChi on the Decks again !!! 12:00pm Grid Time !!!
Dont Miss it again and make it great again !!!

# 📺 LIGHTS, CAMERA, NEVERWORLD! 📺

## The NeverTV Network is Coming to Life - And YOU'RE Invited to Make History!

**Residents and Friends of Neverworld Grid**, something extraordinary is happening...

We're not just launching a TV station - we're building a **full broadcast network** where YOUR creativity takes center stage! NeverTV is coming soon with regularly scheduled programming, and we want YOU to be part of the magic both in front of AND behind the camera!

---

## 🎬 BE THE STAR - Or The Crew - Or BOTH!

### We're Looking For:

✨ **SHOW HOSTS** - Got personality? We want to see it!
📹 **CAMERA OPERATORS** - Capture the action from every angle
🎭 **DIRECTORS** - Bring your creative vision to our productions
📰 **NEWS ANCHORS & FIELD REPORTERS** - Break the stories that matter in Neverworld
🎨 **EDITORS** - Polish our content into broadcast-ready gold
📋 **PROGRAM DIRECTORS** - Help shape our schedule and content strategy
👥 **BEHIND-THE-SCENES CREW** - Every production needs talented support!

**No experience required** - just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn! We'll train you on our in-world studio sets and multi-camera production techniques.

---

## 🌟 WANT YOUR OWN SHOW? NOW'S YOUR CHANCE!

We're offering **select Residents their own regularly scheduled program** on the NeverTV Network!

### Show Ideas We'd Love to See:

🍳 **Cooking Shows** - Share your favorite recipes
💬 **Talk Shows** - Interview fascinating grid residents
😂 **Comedy Shows** - Make Neverworld laugh
🎪 **Variety Shows** - Showcase multiple talents
🛍️ **Shopping Shows** - Feature amazing Neverworld Marketplace products
🏗️ **Building Tutorials** - Teach texturing, scripting, mesh creation
🎨 **Animation Workshops** - Share your technical skills
✨ **And Whatever YOU Dream Up!**

### 📝 Become a Broadcast Partner!

**Apply Now:** https://neverworldgrid.com/nevertv-broadcast-partner-form/

Tell us about your show concept and why you'd be perfect for NeverTV!

---

## 🎥 Join Us for Show Tapings!

Even if you're not ready to be on camera, **come be our LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE!** Attend tapings of exciting shows like:

📺 **NeverNews** - Your source for grid happenings
🗺️ **Explore Neverworld** - Discover hidden gems across the grid
🎬 **5th Axis Productions** - Original programming
...and many more sister programs in the NeverTV Family!

Watch for taping schedules and be part of the energy that makes great television!

---

## 🚀 This Is Just The Beginning

We're building state-of-the-art production facilities with multiple studio sets, professional scheduling, and a growing content library. As NeverTV grows, so do the opportunities for YOU to shine!

**Visitors:** There's never been a better time to become a Resident! Join a community that's creating something truly special together.

**Residents:** This is YOUR network. Let's make Neverworld the most entertaining grid in the metaverse!

---

### 📺 **NeverTV Network** 📺
*Where Every Resident is a Star*

**Coming Soon to a Virtual TV Near You!**

👉 **Apply to be a Broadcast Partner:** https://neverworldgrid.com/nevertv-broadcast-partner-form/
🌐 **Visit Neverworld Grid:** hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002:NW Welcome
💬 **Questions? Contact Us:** Discord: https://discord.gg/qahGrfHN

---

*#NeverTV #NeverworldGrid #VirtualBroadcasting #OpenSimulator #MetaverseTV #BeAStar #CommunityTV*

Gianni. Wo Eleganz nicht einfach glänzt, sondern strahlt.

Diese Kollektion ist kein Outfit, sie ist ein Auftritt.
Ein leises Rascheln von Luxus, das trotzdem jeder hört.
Goldene Akzente, die nicht protzen müssen, weil sie wissen, dass sie gewinnen.
Stoffe, die aussehen, als hätten sie einen eigenen VIP‑Bereich.
Und ein Stil, der so selbstverständlich wirkt, als wäre er schon immer da gewesen — nur eben nicht an jedem.

Gianni ist Glamour ohne Ausrede.
Für Nächte, die länger funkeln dürfen.
Für Momente, die ein bisschen mehr Bühne vertragen.
Für Menschen, die wissen: Wenn man schon erscheint, dann bitte so,
dass selbst das Licht kurz innehält.

🎄 GIRLS POWER X-MAS BASH 🎄

Vergiss „Stille Nacht“ – wir machen es laut! 🔊✨

Mädels, schnappt euch eure Besties und feiert mit uns die ultimative Christmas Party. Wir lassen den Weihnachtsstress hinter uns und feiern geballte Female Power!

🎧 An den Decks: Niemand Geringeres als SYLVIA! Sie versorgt uns mit den heißesten Beats und sorgt dafür, dass die Tanzfläche brennt. 🔥


🎄 GIRLS POWER X-MAS BASH 🎄

Forget ‘Silent Night’ – we're turning up the volume! 🔊✨

Girls, grab your besties and celebrate the ultimate Christmas party with us. We're leaving the stress of Christmas behind and celebrating concentrated female power!

🎧 On the decks: none other than SYLVIA Köln! She'll be providing us with the hottest beats and making sure the dance floor is on fire. 🔥

The Claypool Lennon Delirium: Eine psychedelische Odyssee durch Klang und Kreativität

The Claypool Lennon Delirium verkörpert eine außergewöhnliche Symbiose aus innovativen musikalischen Traditionen,
die aus den Welten des Rock, Psychedelia und Progressiven entstehen.
Gegründet von Les Claypool und Sean Lennon, zwei Persönlichkeiten mit reichem Erbe in der Musikgeschichte,
schafft die Band einen Sound, der nostalgisch an die experimentellen Epochen der 1960er und 1970er Jahre erinnert,
während er gleichzeitig frische, zeitgenössische Elemente einwebt.
Ihre Kompositionen sind durchzogen von komplexen Rhythmen, surrealen Texten und einer Atmosphäre,
die den Zuhörer in alternative Realitäten eintauchen lässt. ...

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Christmas Party @ DJ LOOVE

Tuesday, December 23, 2025
8:30 p.m. Paris time
11:30 AM (SL TIME,PST)
hop://bloodmoonpack.com:8002/Event%20Beach%20Club/128/128/...

Events page:
https://bloodmoonpack.com/grid/events/view.php?id=25
https://opensimworld.com/events/130189

In the mood to chat about your best and worst Christmas memories? Come hang out with me from 2 to 3 PM or so. hop://grid.wolfterritories.org:8002/Xinashi/931/614/25

I'm streaming my “Cover Me: Tender Tunes” playlist at the hangout spot. It’s a carefully curated selections of cover tunes performed by artists like Aretha Franklin, Rickie Lee Jones, Norah Jones, Harry Nelson, Patti Smith, Johnny Cash, and Peter Gabriel. It also has selections from the Rockabye Baby! series of CDs containing instrumental lullaby versions of popular rock bands including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin. While tender, the music can engage a number of emotions and invite reflection. If you'd like, you can listen in on the web instead. http://aegura.harriman4.com:8038/nico.mp3

BK‑Mode präsentiert: Schuhe, die mehr Drama haben als dein Lieblings‑Soapstar.

Unsere neue Kollektion ist nicht einfach ein Haufen Schuhe.
Das ist ein Moodboard fürs Leben.
Ein „Ich‑komm‑rein‑und‑alle‑schauen“-Moment in vielen Variationen.

Goldene Vibes, satte Farben, Muster mit Meinung — jedes Paar schreit:
„Ich bin nicht nur Accessoire. Ich bin Hauptrolle.“

Egal ob du heute seriös, chaotisch, elegant oder komplett unberechenbar bist:
BK hat das passende Paar, um deinen Auftritt zu unterstreichen.
Oder zu sabotieren. Je nachdem, wie viel Spaß du haben willst.

Bereit für den nächsten Schritt?
BK‑Mode sorgt dafür, dass er sitzt.

DJ Dave At the Breakfast Show at Amv
Its Manic Monday And Its Dave's Birthday , come and wish him Happy Birthday
Everybody is Welcome .

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/35...

From all of us at My Virtual Beach Merry Christmas and Happy NEWYEAR.

No matter the time of year, Christmas Dreams is open 365 days. Please come check it out plus the goodies of freebies.

January 18th of 2026 Will mark 3 years of me owning the grid, my how time flies. I never imagined something like this back when I was a member. Thank you for all of the support over the years.

Cheers to many more years to come.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Die Geschichte der Jimi Hendrix Experience beginnt in den turbulenten 1960er Jahren,
als ein talentierter Gitarrist aus Seattle den Sprung über den Atlantik wagte und die Rockwelt für immer veränderte.
Im Herbst 1966 traf ein junger Musiker namens Jimi Hendrix in London ein, begleitet von Chas Chandler,
dem ehemaligen Bassisten der Animals, der sein Manager wurde.
Chandler erkannte sofort das außergewöhnliche Potenzial und half dabei, eine Band zusammenzustellen,
die Hendrix‘ visionäres Gitarrenspiel in den Mittelpunkt rücken sollte.
So entstand die Jimi Hendrix Experience,...

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DJ Cliff Walking in the Air Tour - The Frozen Gazebo - WinterFest
Starts11:00am - 1:00pm

Hop on and join the adventure! DJ Cliff brings festive beats to the Snowman Ride and Walking in the Air Tour at The Frozen Gazebo.

Enjoy music, winter fun, and holiday cheer as you ride, walk, and celebrate WinterFest in style.

Map: alternatemetaverse.com:8002:WinterFest

Der Architekt des elektrischen Bogens: Die Lebensreise von Jean-Luc Ponty

Die Geschichte eines der einflussreichsten Musiker der Jazz-Fusion-Ära beginnt am 29. September 1942 in der malerischen Küstenstadt Avranches in Frankreich.
Jean-Luc Ponty wurde in eine Welt hineingeboren, in der Musik nicht nur ein Hobby, sondern die Luft zum Atmen war.
Sein Vater, ein geschätzter Geigenlehrer, und seine Mutter, eine Klavierpädagogin, legten das Fundament für eine Karriere,
die später die Grenzen der klassischen Musik sprengen sollte.
Bereits im zarten Alter von fünf Jahren begann Jean-Luc unter der strengen, aber liebevollen Anleitung seines Vaters mit dem Geigenspiel.
Es war eine klassische Erziehung im besten Sinne, geprägt von Disziplin und dem Streben nach Perfektion...

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DJ Yana - Winter Ballroom -Christmas Market
Today - 10:00am - 11:00am (grid time)

Get ready to dance and celebrate the season as DJ Yana takes the Winter Ballroom stage in the Christmas Market!

Enjoy a lively, festive set full of music, energy, and holiday cheer during WinterFest.

Hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002:Christmas Market

AMV's WinterFest DJs bringing festive beats and winter cheer throughout the festival!

Regions to Explore

Winterfest Main Area -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Winterfest Fun -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Christmas Market -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Christmas Town -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Christmas%20Town/129/119...

Open Mic Arts -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Open%20Mic%20Arts/222/42...

Winterfest Community Build -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/WinterFest%20Community%2...

Alternate Metaverse (Winterfest Morning Shows) -
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/36...

✨ You're Invited to the Mermaid's Cove Christmas Party! ✨
Region: Mermaid's Cove Isla Pacifica (Special region for tonight)
Event begins: Saturday, December 19 at 6:00
Given by: Jojo and Harmony
Details:
Join us for a sparkling night of music, magic, and merriment as DJ Macy brings your favorite holiday and mixed genre beats to life this Friday, December 19 at 6:00, at a very special Christmas venue! Expect laughter, dancing, and festive surprises all night long!
Dress to dazzle in your finest Dressy or Christmassy attire—whether you're rocking sequins or reindeer antlers, we want to see your holiday spirit shine!
Let’s make this a night to remember—Mermaid's Cove style!
Special venue for tonight!!
hg.osgrid.org:80:Isla Pacifica