"Hairpinning" Public Safety Annoucement and a small favor to ask of home Opensimulator server owners.

If you added a MAC address to a ban list, you may ban yourself, or ban all uses from any grid that uses a Loopback adapter for hairpinning. The problem is all Loopback adapters use the same MAC address. There is a different one for each type, such as WIndows, Mac and Linux.

Opensimulator servers require routers with working hairpinning so the server can find itself at the WAN's public IP. Loopback adapters are sometimes necessary at the server because not all home routers support hairpinning, a.k.a. Loopback. Only the the server can log in to itself, when the server has a loopback adapter. Others on thje same LAN can use a VPN, which moves the network endpoint outside the LAN, and onto the WAN.

Also, a lot of people think Loopback is needed for the Hypergrid. It's not. It only so the server can see itself at the external WAN IP.

I help maintain a list at http://opensimulator.org/wiki/NAT_Loopback_Routers of compatible and incompatible routers. Please, do us all a huge favor, and if your router for your home server is not listed, please comment the brand, model number and whether loopback works or not, and I will add it.

Thank you!

~Ferd Frederix/Fred Beckhusen

After almost 2 years in development (yeah i'm slow), I realize it could be another 2 years before the Chased region is ready. So i've decided to open up for testing. You are invited to come for some random surprises and fun. I'm not giving away much info here, you'll find out when you get there...

A damage enabled fae region full of surprises and pretty (and dangerous) things. Some basic skills like knowing how to run and jump, will keep you alive a little longer. Things are random, even I frequently die there!

My regions are hosted on my pc, and can run only a few avatars at once. If by chance the region has many visitors and you find lag, you might want to come back later when its quiet.

🌹 The Treasured Garden Hunt 🌹
A celebration in honor of beloved mothers.

In every corner of the grid, roses have been hidden — each one holding a never-before-seen gift created especially for this event. This hunt honors the spirit of all mothers, who deserve to be cherished and celebrated.

Explore and discover the treasures placed lovingly throughout the grid
Each rose offers a unique surprise, never before released in OpenSim
Ongoing through Mother’s Day week, with new gifts replenished as roses are found

Join us in celebrating the beauty, love, and strength of mothers everywhere.
Because every mother is a treasure — and in the Treasured Garden, they are honored with joy.

🌹 Please note: Once a rose is taken, that gift is gone — it will be replaced with a new, unique treasure. Each gift is limited, not copied, and only a few of each will be given, making every find truly special.

three.hills.grid.outworldz.net:8002:Catena di Isole

Découvrez la nouvelle boutique Luxuria HOME COLLECTION 🖤✨
Du mobilier épuré, des matériaux nobles, pour un intérieur unique et raffiné.
Entrez dans un univers de design et d'élégance.
Discover the new Luxuria HOME COLLECTION boutique 🖤✨
Pure lines, noble materials, for a unique and refined home.
Step into a world of design and elegance.

A large range of outdoor decorations and furniture in PG and G ratings. Available now in the Outdoor store at Ardent Town.

Many many other items available at other stores in the region with more being added regularly.

* NEW * Greenhouses in 4 colors * NEW *

Now available in the small garden center of Needful Things
[ - - - > click on the ticket machine at the landing point to teleport directly to the right street].

p.s.: The matching flower decoration from the HG is available right next to the vendors in the garden center.

* * * * *

* NEU * Gewächshäuser in 4 Farben * NEU *

Ab sofort erhältlich im kleinen Garten Center von Needful Things
[ - - - > klicke den Fahrkartenautomaten am Landepunkt an um direkt in die richtige Straße zu teleportieren!]

p.s.: Die passende Blumendeko aus dem HG gibt es direkt neben den Vendoren im Gartencenter.

🌸✨ Nouvelle Boutique à Luxuria : Dolls Luxuria vous ouvre ses portes ! ✨🌸

Bienvenue dans l’univers envoûtant de Dolls Luxuria, votre nouvelle destination incontournable sur la région Luxuria !
Plongez dans une ambiance féérique où chaque poupée incarne l’élégance, la romance et le rêve.

🌸✨ New Boutique in Luxuria: Dolls Luxuria Opens Its Doors! ✨🌸

Welcome to the enchanting world of Dolls Luxuria, your new must-visit destination in the Luxuria region!
Step into a fairytale atmosphere where every doll embodies elegance, romance, and dreams.

The Medieval area of Lunaria Emporium on Wolf Territories Grid is now completely redone. Originally, there wasn't much in the room pictured here, but now there are several new medieval furniture pieces that have been added to the decor.

You can find the Medieval Area on the left at the back of the lobby.

Live Music with Icky Thump – A Blues-Fueled Experience!
Starting at 1:00PM (SLT)

Join us for an unforgettable hour of live music with British singer & guitarist Icky Thump (aka Icky Flux in SL)! A true bluesman at heart, Icky brings his unique twist to every song, blending soulful Dylan-esque vocals, masterful guitar playing, and the raw rhythm of a stompbox to create a sound like no other.

Feel the blues, folk, and rock come alive in a performance full of passion and energy!

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

Gather your friends and experience the magic of Icky Thump live!

The Phantom of the Forums


A shadow lurks with many a face,
A master of disguise, yet leaves no trace.
Posts appear like ghosts in the night,
Burying truth, dodging the light.
One name? Two? Perhaps even three—
A puppet dangles, yet claims to be free.
Echoing loudly, drowning the room,
Spreading division, sowing the gloom.
No regions to share, no art to create,
Just endless chatter, laced with hate.
Hijacking boards with a flick of the key,
Yet pretending to be part of "we."
But riddles unravel and masks grow thin,
A hollow voice cannot truly win.
For those who build, who craft, who dream,
Will always rise, while shadows scream.
So let the puppets dance and play,
Their tangled strings give them away.
We see, we know, and we stand tall—
Truth and creation outshine them all.

Hello I am Pixie. I am a < new oldie > or < old newbie > in Opensim. 😁
I was owner of < Pixel 3D > before I left Opensim a few years ago.
I am very happy to be back and thank everyone for the warm welcome. 😘A lot has changed while I've been away. I have to find my way around again. 🤔

Unfortunately, I can no longer manage to set up my own store. But I am planning a photo exhibition on the subject of “Original and fake - what would an Opensim snapshot look like in real life?”

The two pictures above are a first AI attempt with my profile picture.

At the moment I have returned to Kitely as a homeless person. Unfortunately, it's not worth having my own region as I can only spend very little time in Opensim. 😢 But maybe I'll move back to OSGrid when their technical issues are fixed.

I'm very excited about all the people I'll meet here in the future. 😊❤️😍
Have a nice evening.

hugs, Pixie

The Witches Hud - New Release - Fixes: For some reason the broom travelled backwards in opensimulator 0.9.2.2. I fixed this. Also the arcane meeting place was phantom even though it wasn't set to phantom. I fixed this too. Get yours here: login.friends-grid.com:8002:Textures Trees, & Scripts at the Wizardry store. :) NOTE: if you try too use arcane spell above 4000 it will kick you out. For some reason you must only cast [Arcane] between 1 and 3999 meters high. It's a limitation of opensimulator. *The huds are hidden at the Wizardry store behind a secret bookcase. :) PLEASE RESET THE SCRIPTS IN THE HUD AND THE ATTACHMENT SO THEY WORK. You may have to take the objects off and wear them a second time to imprint them with your id and start them working. Note: If you cast spells on your friend, please don't harass them. It only works on your land b/c you dont have rights on other peoples lands unless they allow it.

Heute ist wieder "Dream Night" Zeit

Ihr dürft euch wieder auf einen Abend mit romantischen Love Songs, schöner Balladen, und feinster Kuschel Muschel Musik freuen.
Endlich wieder eine Gelegenheit die Abendgarderobe auszuführen und in einer bezaubernden Location einen harmonischen Tanzabend zu verbringen.


Wir freuen uns auf euch

Today is "Dream Night" time again

You can look forward to an evening with romantic love songs, beautiful ballads, and the finest cuddly music.
Finally another opportunity to wear your gala clothes and spend a harmonious dance evening in an enchanting location.

We look forward to seeing you

Hey folks, don't worry any more about outfits breaking. There is now a patch in core Opensimulator code to allow outfits to load correctly without reaking Links from IARs. For the ~ 17% of grids that do not use core 0.9.3.1, or use Linux instead, I posted a one liner SQL for grid owners to fix their broken links in outfits.

DreamGrid will have this patch this weekend and need do nothing except update to the latest 6.02 (Non PBR) or 7.02 (PBR) when I publish it. DreamGrid is about 83% of all known grids over the last six years. (~6x) and will automatically fix old as well as IAR uploads, even in V6 series which is Opensim 0.9.2 ( Non PBR )

Grid owners who know SQL can see http://opensimulator.org/mantis/view.php?id=9180

Please be aware you need to backup your robust database first!

Come visit Havana @ OMG Twitztid Timez Grid - it's colorful and lots of fun. Walk the streets of Havana, visit the art gallery. Pick up some groceries at the supermarket. Stop at the cafe and people watch and when your done, kick off your heels and dance away at Havana Open Air Club - be sure to pop in and visit the locals close by.

Brrrr lots of goings-on in opensim right now! Need a breather from the asset frenzy? Get yourself a cuppa, here are a few recent posts from the HG Safari blog *caution may contain eye candy*
Yana Dakota's spiritual paradise, with an asian theme
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/yanas-samsara.html
another Japanese build of great beauty
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/fish-love-money.html
important hg news about how your grid can be part of the Parade on Pangea
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/karneval-is-koming.h...
some much needed R&R, Star trek style
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/best-resort.html
Neverworld's fab riders
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/safari-in-clouds.htm...
and finally a positive take on the OSGrid situation
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/02/spring-clean.html

Hey Everybody, TOMORROW starting at 2pm Grid time until 4pm grid time, I will be on the Virtual Beach Grid to help commemorate the life and times of Trizzy Hunter who passed through the portal to eternity in December. This Memorial celebration is hosted by Mistress Dalgato. I hope you will take the time out of your busy schedules to attend and exchange memories of Trizzy who will be tremendously missed.
Beginning at 2:pm (14:00)grid time ----- grid.myvirtualbeach.com:8002:Virtual Beach Memorial Gardens ---- until approximately 2:20 pm (14:20). After the memorial service in the gardens we will transfer to ---- grid.myvirtualbeach.com:8002:Dagger's Edge ---where we will celebrate the life of Trizzy and I will bring you some of the best tunes from the 60's, 70's and 80's and let's continue in the joy that Trizzy wished for all of us.

Thirza Ember has written a beautiful article about Verna Avril's life in Opensim. Please read it here!
https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2025/01/love-to-verna.html?f...

During Christmastime, we pause to take in the beauty and kindness of the season. The spirit of giving inspires us to help those less fortunate or to share simply out of love for humankind. Thank you for giving me your friendship and support. I cherish the laughter we share, your gift of forever smiles makes my season and year bright. Best wishes in the New Year 💗🎄💗

Monentes Jewelry
Christmas 2024
🎄🎄🎄

Arkham Grid 2024 Holiday Gifts: Merry Christmas from Arkham Grid!
to celebrate the holidays, we will be releasing important exclusive gifts
Come and get the goodies at Kingman City, Arkham Grid, With a gifted out every day up to Christmas!

🎄 Einladung zur Weihnachtsfeier 🎅

🎁✨Hallo ihr Lieben,
die schönste Zeit des Jahres steht vor der Tür, und ich möchte diese besondere Gelegenheit mit euch feiern! Deshalb lade ich euch herzlich zu unserer Weihnachtsfeier im Soul-Grid ein.
Wann: 11.Dez. 2024/19 Uhr
Wo: Tosca
Freut euch auf eine gemütliche winterliche Atmosphäre, mit netten Menschen, guter Musik und eine Portion guter Laune!
Ich freue mich auf euch, einen wundervollen Abend mit euch zu verbringen!
Mit weihnachtlichen Grüßen,
Nasti

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Hello loved Ones. The sweetest time of the year is coming and i want to celebrate it with you! We are going to have a Christmas-Party at Soul-Grid.
When: Dec. 11.th, 7pm CET / 10 PST
Where: Tosca
Enjoy a cozy, wintry Atmosphere, with nice people, good music and a lot of fun. Christmassy Wishes, Nasti

SURVEY ON NEW LOCATION
Hi Starchild Shoppers! Some of you have recently given me feedback in terms of the scattered of the stores - which I was thinking about already.
Question is:
If I were to combine all stores in one region - which LAYOUT would work best for you?
A big mall on ground like @hertha201 's SilverFox Mall? Several TP-connected levels like R. Lion or @Pilar 's Tierra de Volcanes? LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS BELOW!