✨ Senioren‑Tanztee im Lifehaven Grid ✨

Am Sonntag, den 01.02.2026, öffnen wir wieder die Türen zu einem beschwingten Nachmittag voller Musik, Bewegung und guter Laune.
Von 16 bis 18 Uhr lädt der Senioren‑Tanztee dazu ein, gemeinsam zu tanzen, zu plaudern und einfach eine schöne Zeit zu genießen.
🎶 Diesmal treffen wir uns im HaliGali – ein Ort, der wie gemacht ist für heitere Stunden und nette Begegnungen.
📍 Adresse: hg.lifehaven.ch:8002:HaliGali
Ob ihr ein Tänzchen wagen möchtet, alte Bekannte trefft oder einfach die gemütliche Atmosphäre auf euch wirken lasst – dieser Nachmittag gehört euch.
Zwei Stunden voller Charme, Musik und Herzlichkeit warten auf euch.

💛 Wir freuen uns auf einen wunderbaren Sonntag mit euch.

DJ TED, A Latino Morning Breakfast , come join me , have some salsa, bachata, merengue with your breakfast. Everybody welcome 6 am - 8 am

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

MazebzOS_AVX-1-0-0-260310515_Setup has escaped...Really I will stop sometime...In this version I added 3 debug toggles to allow people to turn off my mods If you have an older video card 3000 nvidias especially try setting these to make it run better. Thank you Allmans!
APAnimationTimeFactor set to 1.0 to disable
OffloadParticleSimulation and OffloadRenderListBuild to False
Thank you to Mr. Belgarion Silmaril for requesting an increase to the range for Media on a prim form 512 to ...well I made it 10000:-)
Keep the requests and bugs coming...thank you!
I also fixed a bug with texture choice for Sunrise and Sunset, thanks to Angel Dreamscape.

Gestern gab es 20cm Neuschnee, und die Pisten sind präpariert. Das Training kann losgehen... Ab 20 Uhr öffnet die Schneebar.

Yesterday we had 20 cm of fresh snow, and the slopes are groomed. Training can begin... The snow bar opens at 8 pm.

hop://VirtualAfrica.spdns.org:9000/Alpen/295/123/29

Oh my gosh, Valentine's clothing is absolutely dazzling this year, and you won't believe the treasures waiting! From Xara/LaraX and Legacy's stunning gowns to Simona/Athena's and don't forget the Dinkies exquisite dresses, every detail screams romance and elegance. Don't forget the perfect complementary jewellery to complete your look, all available now at Vesti's Seasons Store or The Shops Region for your Legacy! It's time to truly sparkle and make hearts flutter with your perfect festive ensemble!
hg.trianon-world.com:18002:Vesti For Men's Ares and Apollo Women's Xara and Simona &Dinkies
hg.trianon-world.com:18002:The Shops for Legacy

Discover a realm where imagination soars beyond the horizon. Skyrealm invites you to explore a breathtaking world suspended in the clouds, where art, fantasy, and innovation merge.

Located at the SkyRealm Observatory, this surreal exhibit has quietly existed for some time—yet remains newly discovered by many.

Inspired by Salvador Dalí’s The Persistence of Memory, the installation explores time as something fluid, observed, and strangely aware. Clocks are held rather than worn, memory floats rather than fades, and the viewer becomes part of the equation.

Set near the Dance Tower, the piece rewards those who pause long enough to notice it. It isn’t loud. It doesn’t announce itself. It waits.

🎥 Preview: https://youtu.be/HLMd_V7Nmvw

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


If you haven’t seen it yet, now is a good time.
Time, after all, is already watching.

Drei Männer, drei Missionen – und Gianni meistert sie alle mit Stil, Charme und einem Hauch Größenwahn:

👨‍🍳 Gianni, der Gourmet-Gigant

Mit dem Kochlöffel in der einen und dem Sixpack in der anderen Hand zaubert er nicht nur Pasta, sondern auch Herzklopfen. Sein Geheimrezept? Ein Schuss Testosteron, eine Prise Tattoo und ein Lächeln, das selbst Tiefkühlpizza zum Schmelzen bringt.

🚀 Gianni, der galaktische Gentleman

NASA ruft – und Gianni hebt ab. In seinem Raumanzug sieht er aus wie der erste Mann auf dem Mond, der gleichzeitig ein Modelvertrag bei BK-Mode unterschrieben hat. Houston, wir haben kein Problem – wir haben Gianni.

📦 Gianni, der sportliche Paket-Prinz

Ob Jogginghose oder Jetpack – Gianni liefert. Mit Maske, Muckis und einem Karton voller Charisma sprintet er durch die Modegalaxie. Wer sagt, dass man beim Shoppen nicht ins Schwitzen kommt?

BK-Mode bringt Outfits mit Augenzwinkern und Charakter – für alle, die mehr wollen als nur Stoff am Körper. Gianni zeigt: Mode kann alles. Außer langweilig sein.

🔥WALL‑TO‑WALL ENERGY 🔥

Tomorrow brings a new playlist that moves through the early morning like a living pulse
from deep house to progressive, from melodic techno to trance, from tribal rhythms to those cinematic, emotional lift‑offs that hit you right in the chest.

It starts low and warm, grows steady, and then rolls forward with a momentum that doesn’t break.

A full journey, smooth transitions, rising energy, and that unmistakable wall‑to‑wall flow.

If you’re in the mood for something that carries you, shakes you awake, and keeps you moving without a single dull moment,
you’ll want to be there.

Tomorrow.
Wall to wall.
Let the sound take over.

hop://alternatemetaverse.com:8002/Alternate%20Metaverse/32...

Heute
Ölt die Zahnräder, poliert die Goggles und schnallt euer Korsetts fest – am 25.01.2026 ab 20:00 Uhr wird nicht nur Dampf gemacht, sondern richtig aufgedreht.
DJ Kai wirbelt die Ventilatoren an,
Plattenschubse Marina schmeißt die Scheiben wie glühende Kohlen ins Getriebe.
Erwartet einen Abend voller Funkensprühen, schräger Erfindungen und tanzender Maschinenwesen.
Komm im Steampunk-Look oder so, wie du die Zeitmaschine gerade ausspuckt – Hauptsache bereit für Chaos mit Stil.

I don't believe in goals that you set like pieces of furniture.
I believe in images that appear before you know what they mean.
I believe that desires are not weaknesses, but clues.
That dreams are not escapes, but designs.
That imagination is not a luxury, but a compass.
I reject the notion that you have to be "ready" to begin.
Readiness arises in action.
Clarity follows movement, not the other way around.
A vision board is not a wish list.
It is not a success plan.
It is a quiet place where the unspoken finds expression.
I don't work against resistance;
I listen to it.
Often, it knows more than the will.
I don't believe in creative and uncreative people.
I believe in experienced and discouraged people.
And in the right to practice again.
The process is more important than the product.
Not because the result is irrelevant,
but because otherwise it remains empty.
I trust slow insights.
I distrust quick promises.
I take inner images seriously, even if they don't yet have a language.

Cool School launches today at 2:00 PM!

It’s SVG day, and we’re getting hands-on with PhotoPea, Blender, and Copilot to turn ideas into clean, powerful graphics.

Learning just leveled up. 🎨🧠And a reminder, these workshops are for intermediate creators.

Sonntag:
Ölt die Zahnräder, poliert die Goggles und schnallt euer Korsetts fest – am 25.01.2026 ab 20:00 Uhr wird nicht nur Dampf gemacht, sondern richtig aufgedreht.
DJ Kai wirbelt die Ventilatoren an,
Plattenschubse Marina schmeißt die Scheiben wie glühende Kohlen ins Getriebe.
Erwartet einen Abend voller Funkensprühen, schräger Erfindungen und tanzender Maschinenwesen.
Komm im Steampunk-Look oder so, wie du die Zeitmaschine gerade ausspuckt – Hauptsache bereit für Chaos mit Stil.

▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ CLUB ZEPHRA Party ▇ ▆ ▅ ▄ ▃ ▂ ▁

▶▷▶ PARTY - NIGHT
Saturday/Samstag 24.Jan. 2026
◕ starts 11:00 OS grid time – startet ab 20:00 Uhr EU
DJ NICK Greeklife
DJ CRAZY Onasis
DJ TOMI Balboa
▶▷▶ good mood , good tunes , ☊ Gute Laune gute Sounds
Where the night comes alive, live the rhythm of the night
Wo die Nacht lebendig wird, lebe den Rhythmus der Nacht

Taxi: hg.osgrid.org:80:CCClub
░░▒▓◙█◙█◙ CC – CLUB – ZEPHRA ◙█◙█◙▓▒░░

Unity, energy and global rhythm
“One Love, One World”, “Feel the Beat, Live the Moment” and “Unleash Your Inner Rhythm”

"Music brings us people together. It allows us to experience the same emotions. People everywhere are the same in heart and spirit. No matter what language we speak, what color we are, the form of our politics, or the expression of our love and our faith, music proves: We are the same."

Einheit, Energie und globaler Rhythmus
„Eine Liebe, eine Welt“, „Spüre den Beat,lebe den Moment“ und „entfessle deinen inneren Rhythmus“

„Musik verbindet uns Menschen. Sie ermöglicht es uns, dieselben Emotionen zu erleben. Im Herzen und im Geiste sind alle Menschen gleich. Egal welche Sprache wir sprechen, welche Hautfarbe wir haben, welche politischen Ansichten wir vertreten oder wie wir unsere Liebe und unseren Glauben ausdrücken, die Musik beweist: Wir sind alle gleich.“

Alina's Vehicles

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

4 +full sims of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

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

🎉 Xara wirft sich in Schale – und zwar in richtig verrückte!
Die neuen Faschingsoutfits sind im Shop gelandet, und sie benehmen sich genau so, wie man es von ihnen erwartet: laut, bunt, frech und absolut unvernünftig.
Genau richtig also.

Kaum ziehst du eines davon an, fängt Xara an zu glucksen, die Stimmung kippt in Richtung „total überdreht“, und plötzlich tanzt sogar der Cursor Samba.
Diese Outfits haben nur eine Mission:
Gute Laune verbreiten, bis selbst der grimmigste Avatar ein Grinsen nicht mehr wegdrücken kann.

Federpracht, Glitzersturm, Farbenexplosion – jedes Teil schreit:
„Los, mach dich zum Spaßmagneten der Saison!“

Also rein ins Kostüm, Krone zurechtrücken, Flügel schütteln, einmal tief durchatmen und dann:
Ab in den närrischen Wahnsinn!

We have carried out a complete redesign of LBSA.
The former structure has been entirely reimagined to better reflect today’s virtual world experience.

The sim is now more open, more spacious, and more welcoming, with areas designed to encourage interaction and connection. Special attention has been given to flow, visual comfort, and overall atmosphere, creating a pleasant place where visitors truly want to stay and spend time.

A new dedicated area now allows visitors to dance, have fun, and share more festive moments, further strengthening the social and lively spirit of LBSA.

This transformation marks a new chapter:
LBSA has become a modern, friendly space adapted to today’s uses, where conviviality and the pleasure of being together take center stage.

So, are you curious to discover the new LBSA?
Or perhaps you simply feel like coming by to chat and share a moment?

Whether to explore, connect, or just enjoy a good time, the doors are open.
Feel free to join us anytime.

hop://hg.osgrid.org:80//134/121/22

yeah it´s Wednesday we have a DJ Double in The Cube !!!! 11:00am - 02:00pm Grid Time ...DJ Light Ray & DJ Lia The Queen of the Rubber Chickens behind the Decks !!!!!

11am-12pm DJ Light Ray
12pm-02pm Dj Lia the Queen of Rubber Chickens
Dont miss this Event come over and hang out with us again ♥

🎉 Achtung, Faschingsfans – es wird wild, bunt und garantiert nicht langweilig! Unsere nächsten Outfits sind da und sie haben mehr Persönlichkeit als ein Konfettiregen auf Espresso. Ob tierisch gemütlich, zuckersüß verrückt oder charmant durchgeknallt – diese Looks tanzen aus der Reihe und direkt in dein Herz. BK macht Schluss mit Kostüm-Einheitsbrei und serviert dir Charaktere mit Kultfaktor und Augenzwinkern.

💥 Jeder Style ein Statement, jedes Detail ein Lacher – und das Beste: Wir sind noch lange nicht fertig. Die nächste Ladung Faschingsfrechheit ist bereits in der Mache. Also schnall dich an, zieh die Glitzerstrümpfe hoch und mach dich bereit für eine Parade der schrägen Eleganz.

BK – wo Verkleidung zur Kunstform wird und Fasching endlich wieder Spaß macht.

Alina's Vehicles

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

4 full sims of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

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

NOW LIVE !!!
Spend Sunday afternoon @Alternate Metaverse! Join us at AMV Events on Sundays, and become enchanted by KHIRON AMETZA, a seasoned performer who has been singing in virtual worlds for a dozen years! Khiron is Fun & Friendly and WOW what a voice! Her provocative singing is the result of a lifetime of professional musicianship in her real world in Brazil. Contemporary Ballads, 70's & 80's, 90's, 00's, Rock, Disco, and more. You'll recognize famous covers and fun danceable tunes!

Alina's Vehicles

Hot rods, Monster Trucks, Classic Car, Modern Cars,
Indy, Touring cars, Pro Stock cars, F1 cars. ALL DRIVEABLE
Semi Truck, Full Size Rigs, Semi Trailers

4 full sims of vehicles approximately 800 to 900 different vehicles in stock

Easy Region Teleporter for easy access or take a segway ride at your leisure

Lots of new things to see i cant list all here.so come over and find things you didnt think you needed

All vehicles drive unless stated

hop://login.friends-grid.com:8002/Alina's%20Vehicles/369/301/22

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

Speaker Left ......CHECK......Speaker Right ...... CHECK !!!
Are you ready???
Hey Party People!!! DJ Light Ray in da HouseToday !!!!!!
Yeah we want do it again!!!
The Cube is on Fire!!!
Jan.17th-2026
11:00AM Grid Time

If anyone is looking for a fun to fly Microlight Trike you can find a Copyable Rezzer at my Mini Grid on my main region Kara. It is at The Runway which you can access via our Virtec teleports dotted around our regions!

Celebration of Life for Emmalena Damour
SATURDAY JAN 17
1:00PM Gridtime
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at Damour Da Kea Region in KEA Nation of Digiworldz.
All are welcome to attend
hop://login.digiworldz.com:8002/Damour%20De%20Kea/190/122/...

We have a couple of folks still a bit under the weather, but
we are meeting tomorrow at 2:00 PM Grid Time.
The workshop will run for about one hour. We’ll help everyone
get set up with Blender downloads and add-ons, then go
over the Cool School Discord channel, and what to expect
in the upcoming workshops. Low stress, no pressure, just
getting everyone ready and on the same page.
grid.curiosityzone.us:8002:Cool School

I want to post a brief follow‑up to my earlier statement.

I’ve been informed that Kamilian is leaving Wolf Territories. This development addresses the immediate concern that many residents have raised over the past year regarding the content he has been promoting. I appreciate that this situation is being taken seriously, and I hope this brings some relief to those who have been affected or uncomfortable.

My original message was never about creating conflict or targeting anyone personally — it was about protecting our community and maintaining the standards that make OpenSim a safe and welcoming place for everyone. With this change, I’m hopeful that we can move forward with more stability and clarity.

If anyone still has concerns, questions, or needs to talk privately, you are welcome to reach out to me directly. Our community deserves a space where people feel safe, respected, and supported, and I will continue advocating for that.

Passion Jumanji

Earlier in the BOX,
I said something SIGNIFICANT is about to happen and I am a man of my word!

Ozone Miniverse may be a closed content grid but we are not greedy. When we share knowledge openly and freely, EVERYONE BENEFITS. We had a nasty wake-up call last year. Our grid went down 6 months because of a hardware failure and lack of time to get things operational. We thought we were going to be gone forever. Thankfully, due to backups and a little elbow grease, we were able to restore Ozone in it's entirety.

An assortment of useful things were made and we had lots of people asking about them after closing SimGEAR. Now that I am retired, I decided to release this content for your PERSONAL USE. Open them, learn from them, improve them, get inspiration and make something better!

*This includes the coveted LIGHT CLUB many of you wanted....

Content will leave my grid sometime this weekend when I temporarily remove the EXPORT flag. I will give these packages to the following people and their representatives for legal redistribution.

1. Satyr of Opensimworld
2. Mistress Dalgato of MyVirtualBeach
3. Lotek Ixtar of OS-Collar Fame.
4. Maze of the MIND

Be careful who you get your content from. If this comes from the people I mentioned, you can be assured the content is safe and authentic. I am NOT authorizing anyone else to share this content as is. Some people will ignore this directive, I know that.

People who vend things without authorization are the reason why nobody wants to make original quality content for Opensim. There is more to Opensim than shopping stuff malls for broken junk which adds bloat to your databases.

Vendor announcements will post when they are ready.

Prepárate para una Fiesta Galáctica única donde la música y el futuro se encuentran ✨🚀. Este viernes 16 de enero a las 12 pm SLT, disfruta de una sesión In Live con DJ Amosis, viajando por sonidos espaciales en un ambiente cósmico espectacular. El evento se celebrará en la Constelación de Orión 2 (hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Constelacion%20de%2...). Ven con tu traje futurista, saca tu mejor estilo del mañana y prepárate para bailar bajo las estrellas en una noche fuera de este mundo. 🌌🪐
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Get ready for a unique Galactic Party where music and the future meet ✨🚀. This Friday, January 16 at 12 pm SLT, enjoy an In Live session with DJ Amosis, traveling through space sounds in a spectacular cosmic environment. The event will be held in Orion Constellation 2 (hop://outofthisworld.opensim.fun:36002/Constellation%20de%...). Come in your futuristic outfit, bring out your best style of tomorrow and get ready to dance under the stars on an out-of-this-world night. 🌌🪐

✨ New Style Alert in Little City! ✨

Die neue Kollektion von Legacy und Lara X ist da! 👗🔥

Entdecke die heißesten neuen Styles, die ab sofort in Little City eingetroffen sind. Egal ob eleganter Chic oder cooler Streetstyle – hol dir die exklusiven Looks von Legacy und Lara X und setze dein Statement.

Besuche uns jetzt und finde deine neuen Lieblingsstücke! 🛍️✨

🔥 ROCK & METAL REMIX NIGHT 🔥
🎸 Live ᎠᎫ Chanel Hurricane @ HUANG CLUB 🎸 Arkham Grid
Get ready for an explosive night of Rock & Metal Remixes 💥
🔊 Listen live:
http://aegura.harriman4.com:8036/djhurricane.mp3
🌀 Feel the rhythm.
hop://grid.arkhamgrid.org:8002/Huang/104/170/1734

[TTG]Public Group Members. Today we have a Copy/Modify Peacock Feather Flexi Skirt to be used for your personal use! This is a licensed and legal content. Please DO NOT Edit PERMISSIONS!

You can find this in the BUILDING EMPORIUM and here is the direct link to the store: hop://hg.twiztidtimezgrid.com:8602/Building%20Emporium/373...

*mistakenly listed as being used for your Twiztid Avi's only - this is incorrect as it's set to Public. Sorry for any confusion.

16 Jahre Dorenas World.

Ja tatsächlich, stolze 16 Jahre bewegt sich Dorenas World schon im OpenSim Universum. Wir haben viele kommen und gehen sehen, aber sind immer noch da.

Dieses Jahr fallen die Feierlichkeiten aus RL-Gründen mal etwas kleiner aus.


Freitag den 16.01.2026
dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon
20:00 Rockhouse mit Anachron „Open End“

Samstag den 17.01.2026
dorenas-world.de:8002:landing
19:00 Lesung Rubeus Helgerut
20:00 Wollem Wobbit Live „Still Alive“
Danach Aftershowparty mit Rubeus Helgerut

Dorenas World celebrates 16 years.
Yes, indeed, Dorenas World has been a proud presence in the OpenSim universe for 16 years. We've seen many come and go, but we're still here.

This year, the celebrations will be a bit smaller due to real-life reasons.

Friday, January 16, 2026
dorenas-world.de:8002:Nihilon
8:00 PM Rockhouse with Anachron "Open End"

Saturday, January 17, 2026
dorenas-world.de:8002:landing
7:00 PM Reading by Rubeus Helgerud
8:00 PM Wollem Wobbit Live "Still Alive"
After-party with Rubeus Helgerud

Yesterday was so good ,and we think we can it better so lets do another crazy Party Today!!!!

The Cube & The Queen of Vibes.....;-)
PRESENTS.....
TODAY 12:00pm Grid Time!!!....
Trance House Mix

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!

Liebe Clubtänzer und Musikzuhörer,

der erste Dienstag im neuen Jahr stellt wieder eine gut gefüllte Musikalische Rumpelkiste zum Auspacken bereit. Passend zum Datum gelabelt mit "neu, Anfang, Start". Um 20:00 am 6.1.2026 fangen wir an, ab 19:30 wird schon wieder Vorprogramm gestartet.
Taxi: dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk
Dear club dancers and music lovers,

The first Tuesday of the new year brings another packed musical treasure trove to unpack. Appropriately labeled "new, beginning, start," it kicks off at 8:00 PM on January 6, 2026, with the pre-show starting at 7:30 PM.
Taxi: dorenas-world.de:8002:Gridtalk

🚀 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/

New Year, New Skills: Ignite Your Inner Creator in OpenSim This 2026

As the calendar flips to 2026, there's something electric in the air—a fresh start, a blank canvas waiting for your bold strokes. In the vast, ever-evolving grids of OpenSim, where imagination knows no bounds, what better time to challenge yourself? This year, let's make a pact: commit to learning one new skill that elevates your virtual world-building game. Whether you're a seasoned grid-hopper or a newbie dipping your toes into hypergrid adventures, picking up a fresh ability isn't just about adding tools to your inventory—it's about unlocking doors to entirely new realms of creativity.


Think back to those early days of OpenSim, when resources were scarce and ingenuity was king. Creators didn't wait for the perfect mesh import or the latest PBR shader; they dove in with what they had, turning simple primitives and scavenged freebies into masterpieces. It's that spirit of resourcefulness that still fuels our community today. If you've ever marveled at how a discarded texture or a forgotten sculptie can transform into something extraordinary, you're already on the path. But why stop at admiration?

2026 is your invitation to become the alchemist. One skill that's ripe for the picking—and perfectly suited to OpenSim's DIY ethos—is the art of modding. It's not about starting from scratch; it's about seeing potential in the overlooked. Remember that full-perm lamp gathering dust in your inventory? With a bit of tweaking, its base could become the foundation of a futuristic throne.
Or take a humble plant asset: stretch it, tint it green-blue, and suddenly you've got alien foliage for your sci-fi outpost. As I explored in a recent piece on turning "found parts" into new worlds, modding is like virtual recycling at its finest—it breathes life into old items and sharpens your eye for innovation.But modding is just one gateway.

Maybe scripting calls to you: imagine crafting interactive objects that respond to avatars, like a door that whispers secrets or a fountain that dances to music.

Or dive into texturing—mastering UV mapping and bump maps to make your builds pop with realism. For the bold, there's even world management: learning to tweak server settings or set up your own region could turn you from visitor to visionary host.

The beauty of OpenSim is its openness; skills here aren't locked behind paywalls. Free tutorials abound on forums, YouTube channels dedicated to virtual worlds, and even in-world classes hosted by fellow creators.Here's how to get started without overwhelm:Set a micro-goal: Don't aim to master everything at once. Pick one skill and dedicate 15 minutes a day. For modding, start by deconstructing a freebie—unlink its parts, experiment with rotations, and reassemble into something wild.

Build a "skill scrapbox": Just like a modder's inventory of shapes, curate resources. Bookmark guides, join OpenSim Discord groups, or follow creators on OpenSimWorld for inspiration.
Share your progress: Post your experiments on OpenSimWorld. Feedback from the community isn't just helpful—it's motivating. Who knows? Your first modded creation might spark someone else's journey.
Embrace the fails: Every twisted prim or glitchy script is a lesson. In OpenSim, "mistakes" often lead to the most unique discoveries.

Learning a new skill in 2026 isn't about perfection; it's about growth. In a world where we can fly, teleport, and shape reality with a click, why not level up your own abilities? You'll not only enrich your grids but also connect deeper with our vibrant community—sharing knowledge, collaborating on builds, and inspiring the next wave of creators. So, what's your new skill going to be? Grab that inventory, fire up your viewer, and let's make this year legendary. The hypergrid awaits your spark!

Sketchfab
One of the largest repositories with hundreds of thousands of free downloadable 3D models (many under Creative Commons).
Excellent for interactive previews, scans, cultural heritage, characters, and environments.
Filter by: "Downloadable" + "Free".
→ https://sketchfab.com/3d-models?features=downloadable&sort...

CGTrader (Free Section)
Over 150,000+ free 3D models in formats like OBJ, FBX, MAX, C4D, and more.
Great for game assets, PBR materials, rigged models, low-poly, and architectural items.
→ https://www.cgtrader.com/free-3d-models


Free3D
A dedicated free site with thousands of models in various formats (BLEND, OBJ, FBX, 3DS, C4D, etc.).
Categories include vehicles, architecture, furniture, fantasy, and low-poly game-ready assets.
→ https://free3d.com/
TurboSquid (Free Section)
Professional-grade models with a substantial free collection (search for "free").
High-quality assets often suitable for rendering, visualization, games, and film.
→ https://www.turbosquid.com/Search/3D-Models/free

Thingiverse
Primarily for 3D printable models (STL format), but many are useful for virtual worlds too.
Huge community-driven library of objects, tools, characters, and props.
→ https://www.thingiverse.com/

Cults3D
Excellent for 3D printing and general models (many free STL, OBJ, etc.).
Focus on detailed, printable designs, but great for props and assets.
→ https://cults3d.com/en (filter for free)

NASA 3D Resources
Free high-quality models of spacecraft, planets, astronauts, and space-related items (great for sci-fi builds).
→ https://nasa3d.arc.nasa.gov/models
Smithsonian 3D Digitization
Free museum-quality scans of artifacts, statues, historical objects, and cultural heritage items.
→ https://3d.si.edu/
itch.io (Free 3D Game Assets)
Indie-focused site with thousands of free 3D assets and packs (characters, environments, low-poly).
Perfect for game development and virtual worlds.
→ https://itch.io/game-assets/free/tag-3d

Quaternius
Completely free stylized low-poly assets (characters, nature, buildings, vehicles).
High-quality packs ideal for games and quick prototyping.
→ https://quaternius.com/

Always respect licenses — CC0 (no attribution) or public domain are safest for unrestricted use.

These sites are community favorites and regularly updated with new free content. Happy modding and world-building in the new year!