There are people in every community who give everything and ask for nothing in return. In the OpenSimulator metaverse, Fred Beckhusen — known to thousands by his avatar name Ferd Frederix — is that person. An engineer, programmer, 3D artist, world-builder, and open source advocate, Fred has spent nearly two decades quietly making OpenSim easier, richer, and more welcoming for everyone who enters it. His tools run on grids around the world. His scripts are embedded in regions he will never visit. His generosity has shaped the virtual lives of people he has never met.

https://virtual-hg.com/index.php/fred-beckhusen_ferd-frede...
https://www.reddit.com/r/DreamGrid/comments/1u368ya/fred_b...

Update on Grid Portal Site:

We've now got a splash page: at https://portal.sub-version.space/splash.php
A login page for the portal at https://portal.sub-version.space/login.php
Public profiles at: https://portal.sub-version.space/publicprofile.php

Currently I am the only user with a profile set to public - so if you search for me - you will see what the public profiles look like.

We're still away off from release - we need to do:

* Registrations
* Admin Interface
* Region Management
* Odds and Ends

Background images are randomly selected from /splashimages/
Other images/logos are taken from /theme/themename/

They are easy to replace with your own grid images

**Harris Skin & Set FATPACKs OUT NOW!**
Hi lovely people. Coming with another skin fatpack with tones of add-ons, for the RUNE EvoX Head:
- 20 different tones matching the Dali body lines
- Brow and browless options
- Head and Head Shape included
- Set comes with 8 different hair tones + 1 beard ion natural and tintable

Taxi: hop://sanctumastra.com:8002/StarchildShoppe/148/164/27

Спешу поздравить самого дорогого моему сердцу человека — тебя, родной! С днем рождения! Безграничного счастья, богатырского здоровья, окрыляющей любви, преданных друзей, неземного богатства и космического успеха!
❤️❤️WhiteAngel Deed❤️❤️

Fenella Skin FATPACK OUT NOW!
Happy Sunday Starchild Shopper - a new face skin fatpack is out for MADRID EvoX Head.
Please (really) BEAR IN MIND these specific ones don't match any body skin lines' tones - so DO leverage neckfades to 'blend' them (like, really I won't be answering IMs about how to make them fit, and why they don't match, etc...)

- It comes in 10 different, light, tones
- Brow and browless options
- Head Shape and Brows Shape included

Taxi: hop://sanctumastra.com:8002/StarchildShoppe/115/173/27

AVW trails has 100's animesh and related thingies. New added items and spiffy remodel making a great place to shop.avirtualworld.org:8002/trails We leave the lights on and checkout is always free so fill up. Bob Solo and Shea Butter

✨ BK-Mode fuer Reborn + Waifu – Wenn Stil Wiedergeburt feiert!

Hier trifft Glanz auf Haltung, High Heels auf Selbstbewusstsein und jede Kurve auf ein Statement.
Die Looks? So unterschiedlich wie deine Laune – von „Ich regiere die Nacht“ bis „Ich hol mir nur kurz Kaffee, aber bitte mit Glamour“.
Reborn ist kein Trend – es ist eine Einstellung.

Also: Outfit an, Kopf hoch, Spiegel raus – und zeig der Stadt, dass sie heute nur Statistin ist. 💋

**** UPDATED RELEASE MAY 2th 2026 *****OPENSIM WATCHDOG V3 – ALL-IN-ONE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
SECURE SPLIT-KEYS VERSION + SIM RESTART AUTO NOTIFICATION

*** WHAT IS IT NEW FROM V2? *****
Added an extra feature: it creates now a notecard called GHOSTLIST - just add anyone`s UUID and the device won`t detect at all (SIM entering or leaving).

Based on the script from Satyr Aeon
Fully modified and extended by ChatGPT, DeepSeek AI and Claude AI

USER MANUAL
=============================================


1) REZ THE OBJECT
----------------

Rez the object in your region.

The script will start automatically.

You do NOT need to edit the script.


2) STAFF NOTECARD (OPTIONAL)
---------------------------

Notecard name: NOTIFICATION STAFF

- Add ONE avatar UUID per line.
- These avatars will receive in-world IM notifications:
• Avatar entering the region and position
• Avatar leaving the region

- The owner ALWAYS receives notifications.
- If the object is group-owned, any group member with edit rights can modify the notecard.
- Leave the notecard empty if you do not want to use staff notifications.

Example:

a8c9e85e-8076-4bd8-842d-083f0fe7c2e4
9d425ade-c383-4dae-9622-187a594ee927
340d6df7-658b-4cb8-820c-61b5cbc86cb1


**************************************************************
IMPORTANT – AUTOMATIC SECURITY ON TRANSFER
**************************************************************

You NO LONGER need to manually wipe this notecard before sharing the object.

When ownership changes:

- Telegram token is wiped
- Telegram chat ID is wiped
- Discord webhook is wiped
- Script is reset automatically
- The STAFF notecard is wiped out.

**************************************************************


IMPORTANT STAFF NOTES
---------------------

- Staff members receive messages ONLY if:
• Their UUID exists on the grid
• They have logged into the grid at least once
• UUID is valid (no missing numbers, letters or spaces)

- Staff notifications include:
• Avatar entering the region and position
• Avatar leaving the region, position and how long one remained on region.

- SIM RESTART messages:
• Are sent to the OWNER, STAFF Telegram, and Discord
• Are NOT (most of the time) sent to staff when hypergridding or UUIDs of HG avatars or when UUIDs are invalid or partial and may be ignored silently.


3) TELEGRAM SETUP
-----------------

a) Open Telegram and search for: @BotFather
b) Send command: /newbot
c) Follow the instructions
d) Copy the BOT TOKEN provided

e) Create a private chat or group for notifications
f) Obtain the CHAT ID:
- Private chat: use @userinfobot
- Group chat: add a bot and retrieve the chat ID

g) In OpenSim:
- Touch the object
- Select "Telegram"
- Choose "Set Token"
- Choose "Set ChatID"
- Enable Telegram if it is disabled


4) DISCORD SETUP
----------------

a) Open Discord
b) Go to your server
c) Server Settings → Integrations → Webhooks → New Webhook
d) Copy the webhook URL

e) In OpenSim:
- Touch the object
- Select "Discord"
- Choose "Set Webhook"
- Enable Discord if it is disabled


5) TIMEZONE SETTINGS
--------------------

Default: UTC-8

To change:

Touch object → TIMEZONE → enter a value between -12 and +12

Reference:
https://www.utctime.net/
􀀁

****************************************************************
TIME DISPLAY LABELS - IMPORTANT NEW FEATURE
****************************************************************

The script now displays different time labels in notifications:

1. GRID TIME - When using grid's default timezone
• Appears when timezone is set to match grid time
• Shows time as it appears on the grid server

2. Defined user time - When using a custom timezone
• Appears when you manually set a timezone
• Shows time adjusted to your chosen timezone

Examples in notifications:
• "John Resident entered Main Region (14:30:15 PM GRID TIME)"
• "John Resident entered Main Region (14:30:15 PM Defined user time)"

****************************************************************

Note:
- The script uses grid Unix time + your offset.
- Daylight Saving Time is handled by the grid time reference if supported.
- Changing timezone affects ALL notifications (Telegram, Discord, IM).


6) OBJECT NAME (OPTIONAL)
-------------------------

You may rename the object to identify the region:

Examples:
- Main Region
- Shop
- HQ
- Sandbox
- Event Area


7) STATUS LIGHTS and COLOR MEANINGS
------------------------------------------------
IM_light
- GREEN → In-world IM system active (always on)

STAFF_light
- RED → STAFF notecard missing
- YELLOW → Notecard exists but empty or invalid UUID(s)
- GREEN → At least one valid staff UUID loaded

TG_light (Telegram)
- RED → Token or Chat ID missing or NOT configured
- YELLOW → Telegram disabled
- GREEN → Telegram enabled and configured

DC_light (Discord)
- RED → Webhook missing or NOT configured
- YELLOW → Discord disabled
- GREEN → Discord enabled and configured


8) SECURE STORAGE
-----------------

Secrets (*) are NO LONGER stored in the main object description.

They are stored in:

- Telegram → child invisible prim named: TG_key
- Discord → child invisible prim named: DC_key

These prims store encrypted-style data in their description field.

Do NOT DELETE or UNLINK them.

(*) Token, ChatID and Webhook provided by the user.


9) WHAT GETS NOTIFIED
---------------------

Avatar enters region and SIM position (x,y,z coordinates):
- Owner (IM)
- Staff (IM)
- Telegram (if enabled)
- Discord (if enabled)

Avatar leaves region, SIM position (x,y,z coordinates) and how long one remained on region:
- Owner (IM)
- Staff (IM)
- Telegram (if enabled)
- Discord (if enabled)

Region restart (when region comes back online):
- Owner and Staff (*) (IM)
- Telegram (if enabled)
- Discord (if enabled)

(*) It often fail if hypergridding, offline or hypergriders UUIDs.



10) DETECTION SYSTEM
--------------------

- Avatar scan runs every ~5 seconds.
- NPCs are flagged as (NPC).
- Position is reported using integer coordinates. (x,y,z)
- When leaving script also detects how long it remained on region.


11) CROSS-GRID UUIDS
--------------------

- UUIDs from other grids may fail.
- Best results are with avatars that have logged into your grid at least once.


12) TROUBLESHOOTING
-------------------

STAFF NOT RECEIVING
- Avatar must exist on the grid
- Avatar must have logged in at least once
- UUID must be valid
- No spaces before/after UUID
- No empty lines

TELEGRAM NOT WORKING
- Check bot token
- Check chat ID
- No spaces
- Ensure Telegram is enabled in menu

DISCORD NOT WORKING
- Verify webhook URL
- No spaces
- Must start with:
https://discord.com/api/webhooks/
- Ensure Discord is enabled in menu

SIM RESTART MESSAGE NOT RECEIVED
- Owner always receives it
- Telegram / Discord must be enabled

TIMEZONE NOT CHANGING
- Only values between -12 and +12 are accepted
􀀀

TIME LABEL CONFUSION
- "GRID TIME" = Using grid's default timezone
- "Defined user time" = Using custom timezone you set
- Both show accurate time, just different labels to indicate source

SCRIPT NOT RESPONDING
- Reset the script
- Touch object again

INVENTORY CHANGES
- Editing the STAFF notecard reloads automatically
- If not, reset the script


13) REGION OWNERSHIP
--------------------

You do NOT need to own the region.

You only need rez rights.


=================================================
END
=================================================

Enjoy,
Jimmy Olsen

HG SAFARI CAME, The CLOWNS NUKED THE PARTY!

Even if you were to spend the entire day at Dismayland, you would not get to see everything. Mistress Dalgato's secret is SAFE, the Fountain of Youth's exact location remains a secret!

The region is open 'as designed' for all to enjoy, the park is available for public groups and parties, just let me know in advance so you can enter on a fresh restart. I may consider allowing private parties and tours as well. The only thing you will NOT find at Dismayland is boredom. https://hgsafari.blogspot.com/2026/05/safari-signs-off-for...

What are your PLANS for WEDNESDAY? At the end of the HG Safari season, Thirza brings her TRAVELERS to Dismayland for a Scavenger HUNT in a KILL ZONE! What would you possibly expect in a place named like this? Bring your body armor just in case... it will not help.

Whether you come for the games, the shows, knowledge or just for the rides, there will be plenty of whimsical bedlam for all attendees. Bring your sense of humor and have a BLAST!

REMINDER: OpenSim SYSTEM standards are fairly enforced by script. Adult mesh avatars must meet SYSTEM not 'real world' standards. If your attachments are triggered, please change. Dismayland is WORTH the extra effort.

Last night I disappeared into Samsara again… and honestly, I think that’s exactly why I love creating worlds like this.

What started as “just building a little Japanese garden” slowly turned into something much deeper. Piece by piece the atmosphere came alive: the dark koi pond, the softly glowing lanterns, the curved bridge, the raked sand patterns, cherry blossoms falling onto the paths, and the quiet feeling of hidden peace between the bamboo.

This place wasn’t made from perfection. It was made from feeling.
Moving stones.
Adjusting lights.
Watching reflections in the water.
Following instinct instead of a plan.

People sometimes ask why virtual worlds matter so much to us.
Because places like this become more than pixels. They become memories, emotions, creativity, comfort, stories… little pieces of ourselves.

And tonight, for the first time, I stood still in this garden and felt:
“Yes… this is exactly what I imagined.”

Welcome to my little corner of Samsara 🌸

I wrote this song for my sister so this one means a lot to me. It isn't just pixels and avatars in virtual...there are real humans with real feelings behind the screen. Friendships are real and they last. How many years have many of us known each other? I feel blessed for all the friendships I have made over the years, and having someone who feels like family on this journey, I am thankful beyond words. 10 years and counting... Thank you for watching! SUBSCRIBE :)
https://youtu.be/de6LWcBhyR4?si=j9_eikUkLKVU_2gk

NEW at Moana: The beach club. A place to relax and unwind, hang out with friends, play a game of Greedy or hang by the pool or on the beach itself. From the landing point take the teleporter to the beach and let the sun and the palm trees brighten your day.

Testing MeshyAI for Jewelry Parts: A First Workflow Experiment

I was recently asked whether I had ever tried using MeshyAI to create jewelry parts.

At the time, I had not.

Rather than simply answering the question, I decided to test it and document the process. This example represents my first experiment using MeshyAI-generated geometry as a starting point for jewelry development.



https://virtual-hg.com/index.php/2026/05/21/meshyai-jewelr...

🌆 Holkham Beach in Arkham Grid

A vibrant city destination dedicated to summer fashion events and exclusive shopping. Discover stylish brands, glowing urban energy, and a modern space where fashion comes alive. ✨

It's finally here! I've gathered almost everything and can now make it available for you!! The new Blacked Tribe Africa level is now open! All items shown there can be purchased. The teleporter can be found in the Main Office.


And here's another reminder: We are no longer publishing new releases on OSW. For information about new articles, we have a Discord channel. You can get the link by contacting me.

Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls its Monday again and once more time to lock yourself in to the the best live mix experience in OS.
from the Edge of Reality, DJ Azraella brings us another 2 hours plus of the best Electro House from around the world and helps us celebrate Star Wars Day!
12 P.M. till 2 P.M. (ish) @ Subterranea Club Advantis.

Of all the things you 'Don't want to miss' this May 4th. This event should be top of your list!
Taxi below
hop://hg.neverworldgrid.com:8002/Advantis/351/276/998

OK, OK, OK.. with all these AI pics here on Opensim I couldn`t resist lol

**AI vs. Reality: Why You Should Never Trust Your Screen**

Take a look at the image: On the left, AI gives us a chiseled, beach-ready elf version of me with a perfect tan and a margarita. On the right, we see the "Real Life" "me"version: a bald, pizza-loving guy in a stained shirt on a crumbling sofa.
This is exactly what the critics are shouting about! They want you to see this as proof that AI is out to deceive us all. According to them, if you aren't careful, you’ll be catfished by a digital elf when the reality is just a guy, his soda, and a very tired couch.
So, let’s join the panic: watch out, world! If the internet says I'm a muscular ginger elf, I`m probably just a guy with a "Pizza King" box and a dream. Don't let the pixels fool you!
Ok, I get to go now. need rest a little bit on that same sofa lol.

Reborn goes Royal Blue:

Diese Outfits, und noch einige mehr, bringen genau die Mischung aus Glam, Attitüde und „schaut ruhig hin, ich weiß, dass ich gut aussehe“.

Ein Hauch Paris, ein Schuss Drama, viel Stil – perfekt für alle, die Reborn nicht nur tragen, sondern zelebrieren.

🌸🔥 Tanz in den Mai – Unsere Mai Party! 🔥🌸

Der Winter ist vorbei, die Nächte werden länger und der Frühling ruft – Zeit, gemeinsam in den Mai zu feiern! 🎉

Kommt vorbei, bringt gute Laune mit und lasst uns zusammen eine unvergessliche Nacht erleben. Euch erwarten gute Musik, kühle Drinks, leckere Snacks und eine Stimmung, die garantiert bis in die frühen Morgenstunden anhält.

💃 Tanzt, lacht und feiert mit uns den Start in den schönsten Monat des Jahres.
🌙 Lasst den Alltag hinter euch und genießt eine Nacht voller Spaß, Freunde und Frühlingsgefühle.

📅 Datum: 30. April
📍 Ort: TOSCA im SOUL GRID hop://soul-grid.de:8002/Tosca/45/199/24
⏰ Einlass: 20 Uhr
⏰ Start: 21 Uhr

Seid dabei, wenn wir gemeinsam in den Mai tanzen! 🌷🎶
Wir freuen uns auf euch!

ActiveNPC USERS:
A patch is now available to let you add 'profile pictures' and 'about text' to any NPC in your controller. Please read the documentation carefully folks. This one is for you, R.Lion!

The patch was written to work specifically with the ActiveNPC code on this site.
https://opensimworld.com/library?view=163

Hiya Guys. *Waves* WhoKnows on osgrid will be down for a few days as I move it back to the ground. I have decided to do a Pandora build to walk through as you shop for your goodies ( as I have binge watched it for two days Incredibly well done)....:) Thanks for your patience I hope you all visit when its back open and enjoy the creations you find. Thanks Saph

💙 Athena – wenn Eleganz verführerisch wird

Athena zeigt diesmal die hohe Kunst des „weniger ist mehr“.
Spitzen, Satin, Straps und ein bisschen Drama – genau die Mischung, die Herzen schneller schlagen lässt.

Ob schwarz, weiß oder himmelblau: Diese Outfits sind gemacht für Nächte, die garantiert nicht früh enden.

Athena trägt man nicht einfach. Athena inszeniert man.

The Dismayland RATING has DROPPED from an "A" to "M". This act has had devastating consequences! Velma owns FNN News, the TV station and the Narrative! She does not care about the petty election, She controls what everyone sees and thinks. Corny Collins and his slutty girlfriend have gone too far! Time for Von Tussle to set the record STRAIGHT, while Corny and Tracy must endure her endless lies! More interesting updates are on my blog: https://opensimliving.blogspot.com/

NEW at Bodies & Clothing: Lots and lots of new female hairstyles, from short to mid length and from long to OMG I stepped on it long. Come see for yourself at Bodies & Clothing, take the "girl hair" (yes, I know, but I was limited in the number of characters I could use so "female hair" didn't fit) option from the telepad menu and stock up on new gorgeous hair.