To both Colonial Navy and the Pirates that ravage Utopia seas.

Utopia Sky Grid is changing; the management that controls our grid have determined that effective January 1, 2026 they will block Hypergrid travels. This will affect both inbound and outbound travelers.So if you have a region in Utopia Sky Grid, best ask for an OAR before January 2026.

What will that do to our sea battle? Are you by chance considering joining the sea battles? We will be continuing our battles while evaluating how this change effects our battles before deciding if we must change grids since that takes a lot of work after the move before we can start up battles again.

In the interim, if you are a Hypergrid traveler then it will be necessary for you to create an avatar on Utopia Skye grid to be able to join the battles we have.

Clothing, ships and lessons will be available for regular players in Utopia Battle Group for free.

Lt. Daye Chrills
Adm. Modee Parlez

Loose Cannon Ship Yard

Ready for a little jaw-dropping wizardry?
Fred has outdone himself once again — the Great Oz has officially risen inside our Emerald City region, and let me tell you… this isn’t just a static mesh. This is a full, animated, larger-than-life Oz head that watches, moves, and commands the room exactly the way the Wizard should.

Perched above his ornate throne and framed in glowing lights, this spectacular creation brings the magic of Oz to life in a way you truly have to see to believe. Whether you’re exploring for fun, taking photos, or just want that nostalgic, spine-tingling “we’re not in Kansas anymore” feeling — this is the spot.

Come walk the green glow of the Emerald City, hear the hum of the wizard’s chamber, and stand before Oz himself.
Just… don’t forget to bring your courage, heart, and brains. He notices everything.

Visit, explore, snap pictures, and enjoy the magic.
The Great Oz is waiting. thank you @FerdFrederix !

three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Emerald City

Some pie options for American Thanksgiving in progress on the baker's table at the Rainbow Bakery. Free to copy/buy for 0. 2 pumpkin options - 1 was a special order:) And Purple Sweet Potato Pie because it has to be a thing in all worlds.

@ Tommy White
Lieber Tommy und Paristella.
Ihr beide habt keine Feinde und Neider.
Die Neider. Lügner und falschen Freunde sind unmittelbar in euer Nähe.
Macht die Augen auf !!!!!
Die größte Unruhestifterin ist Icelady !!!!

Dear Tommy and Paristella,

You two have no enemies or envious people.

The envious ones, liars, and false friends are right around you.

Open your eyes!

The biggest troublemaker is Icelady!

Zoree Jupiter singing LIVE @ Speakeasy Swinghard! 11:00am
Zoree is
a truly incredible live singer with a wide variety of music and
a voice that ranges from soft, sultry & sexy to ready to rock
your socks! Don't miss her events, every other Thursday, 11am Grid time!
Dress is casual to semi formal.
Map us at: alternatemetaverse.com:8002:AMV Events

If you have 18 minutes, come by the church to see Shandon Loring's rendition of Arlo Guthrie's Alice's Restaurant! A Thanksgiving Tradition!
Starts @ 10AM GridTIme!
hop://grid.kitely.com:8002/OCTOBERWORLD/222/143/23

Thanksgiving at the AMV Community Farm
Join us this Thanksgiving, November 27th at 8am grid time, for a day of music, laughter, and gratitude at the AMV Community Farm!

🎶 Live Music by Zephner Magic

🚜 Tractor Tour Guide around the farm

🎲 Games hosted by Adrian Webb

🍗 Virtual Feast with all the traditional trimmings

💛 A time to share thanks, friendship, and community spirit

The turkey may be virtual, but the smiles are real! Happy Thanksgiving from Alternate Metaverse — we’re thankful for YOU!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/AMV%20Community%20Farm/1...

Some regions are built from mesh and textures.
This one began as a dream.

I once dreamed of Japan — cliffs draped in cherry blossoms, walkways glowing under twilight, and water that shimmered like painted silk. When I told Fred about it, he didn’t laugh or brush it off. He simply said, “Let’s build it.”

And so we did.

But there’s one moment that sealed Zensational's Sakuragawa into my heart forever.
Two years ago, on Easter morning, I logged in to find the most beautiful gift waiting for me: the glowing blue bell flowers you’ll see along the river, created by Fred and quietly placed into the land like a blessing. No announcement, no fanfare — just a pure act of creativity and kindness.

That morning, the whole region felt touched by magic.

On this day of giving thanks, I want to honor that spirit — Fred’s imagination, his generosity, and the way he brings life to every idea I hand him. Zensational's Sakuragawa exists because he believed in a dream I tried to describe half-awake.

Now I’m inviting the OpenSim community to come walk inside that dream.

Explore the bridges and lantern paths.
Rest beneath the cherry trees.
Follow the glowing flowers gifted on Easter morning.
Let this region remind you how beautiful a shared vision can become.

Visitors, photographers, wanderers — you’re welcome here.

Come see what happens when a dream is met with friendship, creativity, and the simple magic of someone saying, “Let’s make it real.”

I am thankful for you @FerdFrederix 😘 three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Zensational

Athena – dreimal Stil, dreimal Magie.

Mal wild wie ein nächtlicher Tanz auf glühendem Asphalt, mal ein Feuerwerk aus Farben, das den Sommer küsst, mal die stille Eleganz einer Frau, die weiß, was sie will.

Jede Silhouette erzählt von Mut zur Mode, von Lust am Spiel, von einem Blick, der sagt: Ich bin da – und ich bleibe. Athena ist kein Outfit. Athena ist ein Gefühl.

Mercado Navideño, en nuesto sim el Sueño de Jhon, vestuarios, regalos, decoración, y una gran pista de patinaje sobre hielo, donde pasareis momentos navideños super agradables , encontrareis a nuestro Papa Noel donde haceros la foto de recuerdo de esta Navidad 2025, os esperamos

It's Thanksgiving Eve in the USA and after today's news about the passing of our dear friend Luna Lunaria, I got to thinking how blessed I am for having known her, and then I looked at my friends lists and thought, how blessed I am for all of my friends! Then I looked at all the comments and posts in Discord and here in OSW and except for a few really mean ones.... belittling others...complaining about this and that, everyone in Open Sim is so kind, such great creators, performers.... and I thought.... why isn't everyday Thanksgiving?
So, I would like to ask that tomorrow, everyone, no matter what you celebrate, how you believe or where you live.... take a minute to thank someone for being in your life! Take a minute to send that apology.... make that sweet compliment...say I AM THANKFUL FOR YOU!! Why on Earth should we wait for a special holiday or event to do that? We should be grateful every single day for this life we have been given!!
And... I am :)
I AM THANKFUL FOR ALL OF YOU!
Hugggs and love,
Harmony Jo!
(Harmony and Jojo!)
Mermaid's Cove

Happy Thanksgiving - Join us in the Celebration!
We have several things happening for everyone US Thanksgiving Day Today!

WLFG is now running it's Thanksgiving Show featuring Alice's Restaraunt every hour on the hour!

Littlefield Grid and WKRP's annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Giveaway!!

1 - We have the WKRP Turkey Drop being re-inacted at Littlefield Mall all day every hour on the hour! Stop by WLFG Radio Station and watch (or anywhere on the Mall). (hg:lfgrid.com:8002:Littlefield)

2 - Thanksgiving Dinner for ALL at Stonehaven! We will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner all day at Stonehaven! (hg:lfgrid.com:8002:Stonehaven)

3 - WLFG will be playing Alice's Restaraunt every hour on the hour starting at 1:00am PST along with several Thanksgiving Classics!

4 - Thanksgiving Dance at Speakeasy - Thursday 11/27/2025 at 8pm PST! (hg:lfgrid.com:8002:Speakeasy)

Liebe Freunde und Bewohner der virtuellen Welten.

Zum Weihnachtsmarkt gehören ja auch Rubeus Adventslesungen an den Sonntagen dazu (abwechselnd im Märchenzelt auf dem Weihnachtsmarkt und im Winterwunderland)- in diesem Jahr lauten die Daten:

30. November - Weihnachtsmarkt ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Weihnachtsmarkt
07. Dezember - Winterwunderland ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Santas Winterwunderland
14. Dezember - Weihnachtsmarkt ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Weihnachtsmarkt
21. Dezember - Winterwunderland ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Santas Winterwunderland

An allen Tagen beginnen wir mit der Lesung um 20:00 Uhr - musikalische Einstimmung gibt es ab 19:30.

Vor und nach den Lesungen laden wir alle Gäste ein zum Bummel über die winterlichen Plätze unserer Weihnachtsmärkte.

781 / 5.000
Dear friends and inhabitants of the virtual world.

Rubeu's Advent readings on Sundays are a regular part of the Christmas market (alternating between the fairy tale tent at the Christmas market and the Winter Wonderland). This year's dates are:

November 30 - Christmas Market ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Christmas Market

December 7 - Winter Wonderland ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Santa's Winter Wonderland

December 14 - Christmas Market ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Christmas Market

December 21 - Winter Wonderland ----- dorenas-world.de:8002:Santa's Winter Wonderland

The readings begin at 8:00 p.m. each day, with musical accompaniment starting at 7:30 p.m.

Before and after the readings, we invite all guests to stroll through the winter wonderland of our Christmas markets.

Come one, come all for 2 hours of fun, banter and music, live DJ coming to you, bringing you the best music I have to offer, music requests accepted!!!!

12pm to 2pm grid time!!!

Today I am bringing you a fun club music mix!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Phoenix%20Docks/125/121/...

Here I am in front of the x-mas tree Luna Lunaria built for me one day before she passed away and put at her house in NORGE sim.
RIP, my friend. Hope you next life u still can build and script and it be a nice and lovely shinny PBR one like stuffs you had built here :)

We have five parcels now to give away at Orgenia:
Each is on a platform with 4096 qm. You get 777 prims.
No childlooking avatars, be friendly to your neighbours!
Parcel 1 ---> hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/ORGENIA/502/459/2223
Parcel 2 ---> hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/ORGENIA/483/382/2223
Parcel 3 ---> hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/ORGENIA/488/336/2223
Parcel 4 ---> hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/ORGENIA/458/255/2223
Parcel 5 ---> hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/ORGENIA/465/142/2223

There are actually users who create anonymous OSW accounts to claim that they use fake avatars at their parties, which is simply not true. Such people don't have the courage to express themselves with their real accounts—how pathetic.

Dear enemies, haters, liars, and false friends, we still have so much for you to gossip about!

Patience, Patience...........

Ci sono effettivamente utenti che creano account OSW anonimi per affermare che utilizzano avatar falsi alle loro feste, il che semplicemente non è vero. Queste persone non hanno il coraggio di esprimersi con i loro account reali: che cosa patetica.

Cari nemici, haters, bugiardi e falsi amici, abbiamo ancora molto su cui spettegolare!

Pazienza, pazienza...

Step into Mashup — where scale doesn’t matter and imagination runs the show.

Looking for a place to take photos that aren’t the same old stand-and-pose?
Mashup is my creative photo studio full of props just like this — surreal, whimsical, giant-sized, tiny-sized, and everything in between.

Come play, experiment, bring friends, and snap something no one else has.


Mashup is open.
Come create something unexpected.

three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:MashUp

Starting Tomorrow Morning!!! Littlefield Grid and WKRP's annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Giveaway!!

Happy Thanksgiving - Join us in the Celebration!
We have several things happening for everyone US Thanksgiving Day!

1 - We have the WKRP Turkey Drop being re-inacted at Littlefield Mall all day every hour on the hour! Stop by WLFG Radio Station and watch (or anywhere on the Mall). (hg:lfgrid.com:8002:Littlefield)

2 - Thanksgiving Dinner for ALL at Stonehaven! We will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner all day at Stonehaven! (hg:lfgrid.com:8002:Stonehaven)

3 - WLFG will be playing Alice's Restaraunt every hour on the hour starting at 1:00am PST along with several Thanksgiving Classics!

4 - Thanksgiving Dance at Speakeasy - Thursday 11/27/2025 at 8pm PST! (hg:lfgrid.com:8002:Speakeasy)

Alina Custom Vehicles

New in for Christmas, Side of trailer opens

Make the trailer anything you want , Stage, ect

Two different types, White Lights / Yellow lights

It has Betty's Approval

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina%20Custom%20Vehicles/118/35/22

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

Alina Custom Vehicles

New stuff in

Stuff you need and stuff you dont

Nearly 300 different vehicles, take home something.

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80/Alina%20Custom%20Vehicles/118/35/22

All vehicles can be altered or modified should you need, adjustments or additions happily done on request..

Hey friends!
We’re happy to share that our Christmas Market is now officially open!
The place is filled with wonderful gifts, a warm festive atmosphere, and lots of joy, peace, and love for everyone.
Come visit, explore, enjoy, and celebrate this magical season with us. ❤️
You’re all warmly invited!
hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Tierra%20De%20Volcanes/5...

🌹 Memorial Note for Luna Lunaria

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Luna Lunaria, a beloved friend, visionary creator, and cherished member of our community.

Just two days ago, Luna left us suddenly due to a massive heart attack, leaving all who knew them in shock and sorrow.

Luna was the heart behind Lunaria’s Emporium and Luxor, stores that became cornerstones in OpenSim. Through these creations, countless people found joy, inspiration, and connection. Luna’s work was more than commerce—it was artistry. From buildings to intricate items, every creation carried a spark of imagination and care that made them unforgettable.

What set Luna apart was not only extraordinary talent but also a profound dedication to others. Customers were never just buyers; they were valued friends. Luna always ensured that each person felt cared for, listened to, and delighted with what they received. This compassion, paired with creative brilliance, made Luna a living legacy in every sense.

Luna’s presence will be deeply missed, but the legacy lives on in the worlds built, the communities touched, and the memories shared. To all who adored Luna and their creations, may we carry forward that same spirit of creativity, kindness, and connection.

and online again...
I too join in the condolences for Luna. I was completely shocked when I read this. She was a good friend and always gave me tips on how I could improve or could do it better. We had many intense conversations. I will miss her. Rest in peace!

✨ Legacy neu erleben – frisch, frech, lässig! ✨ Im BK-Mode Shopping-Park gibt’s jetzt brandneue Outfits für deinen Legacy-Body:

Stylische Unterwäsche, die Komfort und Eleganz vereint

Coole Hosenoutfits, perfekt für Alltag und Abenteuer

Festliche X-Mas Pullover, die Glanz und gute Laune bringen

Lässige Jacken, die jeden Look abrunden

Ob gemütlich, verspielt oder mit einem Hauch Glamour – die neuen Legacy-Styles sind gemacht, um dich locker und selbstbewusst durch jede Saison zu begleiten. Zieh sie an, fühl dich wohl und lass deinen Avatar mit jedem Outfit eine neue Seite zeigen.

All of us at Virtual Beach are devasted with much grief at the news of Lunas passing. We at Virtual Beach would like to extend our condolences to all of wolf grid, its members and her family.

I was saving all my gloebit for her store. She is so talented and her builds helped made my regions look better among the other talented creators.

There will be place at Virtual Beach memorial gardens for her with permission i was given.

I am in tears and devastated, if I could trade my gloebit to bring her back I so would give them all to god.

If anyone needs anything or wants to talk I am here for all.

About the newest Firestorm Viewer: I want to love it, but I don't. I really do love PBR materials and they show up just fine with the new viewer and they seem to have fixed the blurry, out of focus view when you move around in-world. Problem is, Animesh. I have to be right on top of the animesh to see it move. Koshari and I were in-world tonight and couldn't see any animesh moving unless we were right next to them and even then they seemed to lag out a bit. We both changed our viewer to the old, pre PBR viewer 6.6.17 and could see the animesh moving from all the way across the sim. My guess is that, because you are constantly rendering PBR textures in-world, they decreased the animation visibility to compensate for it. Until Firestorm gives us a toggle, slider, or patch to bring back proper animation distance, sticking with 6.6.17 is the smart move. The PBR viewer is beautiful, but not worth sacrificing functional animesh. That's a hard pass for me
Anyone have thoughts on this? Does anyone have any inside scoop on whether they plan on fixing this.

“Animation culling” is basically the viewer deciding not to bother updating animations for things that are “too far away” or “not important enough.”

Think of it as Firestorm saying:
“Hmm… you’re 40 meters away from that animesh? Yeah, I’m not wasting CPU cycles on making it dance. Freeze frame it is.”

More technically:

Animation Culling = Distance-Based Animation Shutdown

The viewer stops updating animations on avatars or animesh once they’re beyond a certain distance or priority threshold.
Instead of actually animating them, it just shows the last frame and saves performance.

Why viewers do it

To reduce:

CPU load

GPU load

Network updates

Overall rendering cost

In the PBR viewer, the rendering pipeline is heavier (PBR = shiny but hungry), so the viewer culls animations more aggressively.
What is the point of animesh if it only animates when you’re making out with it?

Come one, Come all for 2 hours of fun filled entertainment, brought to you live by the talented DJ Luci!
At 5pm Grid time Tuesday 25th!
Bringing you a variety of awesome music, fun, banter, laughs! from The Tea Pot, at the Chester region, only in Alternate Metaverse!

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Chester/128/128/2

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